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title: "How to Load and Use a Tape Gun: Step-by-Step Guide Loading a tape gun correctly  — by Premium Packaging on Knowasiak"
description: "How to Load and Use a Tape Gun: Step-by-Step Guide  Loading a tape gun correctly helps prevent jams, uneven seals and wasted tape during carton packing. Start by checking that the tape width matches"
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# Post by Premium Packaging (@premiumpackaging)

How to Load and Use a Tape Gun: Step-by-Step Guide

Loading a tape gun correctly helps prevent jams, uneven seals and wasted tape during carton packing. Start by checking that the tape width matches the dispenser, then place the roll on the holder so it unwinds from underneath with the sticky side facing down. Thread the tape under the metal gate and over the guide roller, then pull it past the cutting blade and adjust the tension for a smooth, even feed. When sealing a carton, press the tape onto the centre seam, run the dispenser along the box with steady pressure and use the blade to cut the tape at the end. Heavier cartons may require an H-pattern seal across the centre and end seams. Keeping the blade clean and sharp and adjusting the tension correctly can help maintain consistent sealing and safer packing operations.
[How to Load and Use a Tape Gun: Step-by-Step Guide](https://premiumpackaging.com.au/blog/how-to-load-and-use-a-tape-gun)

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