TAPE CARTRIDGE

摘要

A cutting mechanism assembly (28) for use with a tape cartridge (2) includes a support arm (140) having first and second opposing ends and adapted to be coupled to the tape cartridge. The cutting mechanism assembly also includes a mount (146) for a biasing element (150). The mount is coupled to the support arm and the biasing element is configured to couple the mount to the tape cartridge. Further, the cutting mechanism assembly includes a support plate (210) for a mechanism (32) for reducing a biasing force from the biasing element. The support plate is coupled to the support arm and the mechanism is configured to couple the support plate to the tape cartridge.