a dispenser to a strapper directs strap between the dispenser and strapper when in different positions in relation to each other the guide includes an element having an open central passage defining a pathway for strap material to pass therethrough the guide receives strap material in a first direction and allows the strap material to exit in a second direction the guide has bearing surfaces that define the passage so that when the strap material changes directions there is minimal friction between the strap and the guide application_number US 14909605 A description while the present invention is susceptible of embodiment in various forms there is shown in the drawings and will hereinafter be described a presently preferred embodiment with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered an exemplification of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiment illustrated it should be understood that the title of this section of this specification namely u201c detailed description of the invention u201d relates to a requirement of the united states patent office and does not imply nor should be inferred to limit the subject matter disclosed herein referring now to the figures and in particular to fig1 and 2 there is shown a payoff guide 40 the payoff guide 40 is operationally positioned between a dispenser 10 and a strapper 20 a typical dispenser 10 includes a frame 12 having a.