diff --git a/escpos/escpos.py b/escpos/escpos.py
index dc8912e..fc94f95 100644
--- a/escpos/escpos.py
+++ b/escpos/escpos.py
@@ -507,7 +507,11 @@ class Escpos(object):
             pass
 
     def cut(self, mode=''):
-        """ Cut paper
+        """ Cut paper.
+
+        Without any arguments the paper will be cut completely. With 'mode=PART' a partial cut will
+        be attempted. Note however, that not all models can do a partial cut. See the documentation of
+        your printer for details.
 
         :param mode: set to 'PART' for a partial cut
         """