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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 2024
Filed:
Dec. 23, 2021
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Mizuki Bizen, Matsumoto, JP;
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A tape cartridge includes: a tape-like member including a tape body having a first edge located in a first direction, which is one side in a width direction of the tape body, and a detection projection portion projecting in the first direction from the first edge so as to be detected by the detecting portion and having a detection end at an end thereof in the first direction; a guide portion that guides feeding of the tape-like member such that the tape-like member curves along a peripheral surface of a platen roller for feeding the tape-like member; and a contact portion that makes contact with the detection end at a position where the tape-like member curves along the peripheral surface of the platen roller.