APPARATUS FOR LABELLING

摘要

We describe a peel and present mechanism for use with labelling apparatus such as a label stock cartridge or cassette, or a label printer. The peel and present mechanism is configured to peel labels from label stock having a backing liner. The mechanism comprises a first, label stock carrying face bounded by a label-detachment edge wherein, in use, said label stock passes in a longitudinal direction over said label stock carrying face and around said label-detachment edge to peel and present labels, and wherein said label stock carrying face has a bent transverse surface profile in a transverse direction perpendicular to said longitudinal direction such that, in use, said label stock is bent in said transverse direction whereby, as said label stock passes over said-label detachment edge, said longitudinal direction of said label stock defines a projected path for a label peeled from said label stock by said label-detachment edge.