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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2019
Filed:
Feb. 27, 2018
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Hirosuke Yasuki, Matsumoto, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A tape printing apparatus includes a cartridge mounting portion in which a tape cartridge is mounted, the tape cartridge including a first case that has a peripheral wall portion in which a first hook projects from a tip end surface, and for which, on an outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall portion, depths of recessed parts of a first base-end-side part, which is a site that is further on a base end side than a base end portion of the first hook, are different for a plurality of types of tape cartridge, and a second case that has a first hook receiving portion with which the first hook engages, and a first base-end-side part detection sensor, an output of which changes depending on the depths of the recessed parts at the first base-end-side part in a state in which a tape cartridge is mounted in the cartridge mounting portion.