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Abstract

A printer is described herein that is equipped to internally remove the backings off of self-adhesive label paper, exposing an adhesive layer when ejected from the printer. A user desiring to print some sort of indicia on the self-adhesive paper need only initiate printing, and a label with exposed adhesive is ejected from the printer. A print side of the paper is split from a backing inside the printer pulling preceding print sides and backings at certain tensions, thereby creating a particularly effective separation angle. A ribbon break shaft and one or more rollers create the correct tension in the print sides, while a platen roller and cantilever leaf spring create the correct tension in the backings. In some embodiments, the optimal separation angle lies between 19 and 25 degrees.

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