Provided is a printer capable of enhancing the cutting efficiency of printing paper. A printer, includes a printing unit; a fixed blade; a movable blade provided to be movable relative to the fixed blade, and cut the printing medium with the fixed blade; and a tension mechanism applying a tensional force to the printing medium. The tension mechanism includes a receiving member disposed on the discharge side of the fixed blade; and a pressing member extending from the movable blade toward the discharge side, moving with the movable blade. The pressing member includes a pressing part configured to press the printing medium against the receiving member and move toward the discharge side while holding the printing medium between the pressing part and the receiving member, as the movable blade moves toward the fixed blade.