1. A tape printer for applying an image onto a tape medium, said tape printer comprising: input means for allowing a user to select an image to be applied to a tape medium; means for applying said image to said tape medium; means for determining whether the tape medium is present; means for obtaining input image information from said input means; and sound generation means for using said input image information to generate an audible output associated with said image selected, only when the means for determining whether the tape is present determines that the tape is present.