Apparatus for connecting label tapes

A method for connecting label tapes with an apparatus for connecting label tapes, the apparatus comprising a feed-through region through which the label tapes can be guided along a transport direction, an adhesive application device for applying adhesive material to an adhesive region of a first label end of a first label tape, wherein the adhesive application device comprises an application element for applying the adhesive material in the adhesive region and a supply element for feeding a transfer tape with adhesive material to the application element and for discharging the transfer tape from the application element, wherein the apparatus comprises a first drive element for moving the application element along an application direction and a second drive element for driving the application element and/or the supply element for feeding and discharging the transfer tape, the method comprising driving the application element and/or supply element for feeding the transfer tape to the application element, applying the adhesive material to the adhesive region, and discharging the transfer tape;

• wherein the apparatus comprises a fixing element for fixing the first label end during application, wherein the fixing element comprises two pressure elements spaced apart in the transport direction, which fix the first label end at least temporarily during application, and wherein the application element applies the adhesive material to the adhesive region between the pressure elements;
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• wherein the apparatus comprises a fixing element for fixing the first label end during application, and wherein the fixing element comprises a pressure element arranged downstream or upstream from the application element in the transport direction, which can fix the first label end.