CN108274897B - Method of printing and device - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention provides a kind of Method of printing and device.Wherein, Method of printing includes: according to configuration scatterplot data the characteristics of required print image, and the scatterplot data are for being traversed to all spray heads of printer within the unit time；Receive dot array data；The dot array data is converted into imaging data；The scatterplot data are added in the imaging data；It is imaged according to the imaging data that joined the scatterplot data.Printing equipment includes: configuration module, receiving module, conversion module, synthesis module and image-forming module.The overall image quality of imagewise pattern can be improved in the Method of printing and device of the present embodiment.
Description
Technical field
The present invention relates to a kind of Method of printing and devices, belong to ink jet printing device technical field.
Background technique
Digital printing is the printing technology of high speed development in recent years, using the side for directly inputting data, handling, printing
Formula.Digital printing equipment passes through host side for original data processing into dot array data, is handled dot array data by control system
At the data of suitable imaging, then image-forming block is controlled to imaging data direct imaging.The number of common on-demand ink jet printing
Printing equipment, under control of the control system, when printing body (such as paper) reaches predetermined position, in image-forming block spray head
Piezo-electric crystal can generate pulse and squeeze out ink, directly spray misty ink droplet imaging to the surface of printing body.
It is general to be printed using the spray head of moment easily dry ink in existing digital printing.If this spray head is long-term
It is on the shelf, it will cause spray head blocking, therefore just need to guarantee using a kind of Method of printing all spray heads in print procedure
In, it can traverse within a certain period of time, to prevent the spray head not printed for a long time from resulting in blockage.
In the prior art, all spray heads before every page image prints are generally adopted by beat according to the line number of setting
The all fronts of certain line number are printed to guarantee spray heads all within a certain period of time all and can be traversed to.But it is this in every page of printing
The mode for safeguarding line, influences whether the integrality of print image, reduces the quality of print image.
Summary of the invention
The present invention provides a kind of Method of printing and device, to solve above-mentioned or potential technical problem.
According to some embodiments of the invention, a kind of Method of printing is provided, comprising: configure according to the characteristics of required print image
Scatterplot data, the scatterplot data are for being traversed to all spray heads of printer within the unit time；Receive dot array data；
The dot array data is converted into imaging data；The scatterplot data are added in the imaging data；It is according to joined
The imaging data of scatterplot data is imaged.
The further improvement of above-mentioned Method of printing, the scatterplot data include one in the density, frequency and position of scatterplot
It is a or multiple.
The further improvement of above-mentioned Method of printing, the scatterplot data are density, frequency and the position of scatterplot.
The further improvement of above-mentioned Method of printing, the position of the scatterplot include: the blank position and/or image of image
Plane coordinates.
The further improvement of above-mentioned Method of printing, the Method of printing further include: judge that the dot array data received is
It is no to reach default value.
According to some embodiments of the present invention, a kind of printing equipment is provided, comprising: configuration module, for being beaten according to required
The characteristics of watermark image, configures scatterplot data, and the scatterplot data are for being traversed all spray heads of printer within the unit time
It arrives；Receiving module, for receiving dot array data；Conversion module, for the dot array data to be converted to imaging data；Synthesize mould
Block, for the scatterplot data to be added in the imaging data；Image-forming module joined the scatterplot data for basis
Imaging data is imaged.
The further improvement of above-mentioned printing equipment, the scatterplot data include one in the density, frequency and position of scatterplot
It is a or multiple.
The further improvement of above-mentioned printing equipment, the scatterplot data are density, frequency and the position of scatterplot.
The further improvement of above-mentioned printing equipment, the position of the scatterplot include: the blank position and/or image of image
Plane coordinates.
The further improvement of above-mentioned printing equipment, the printing equipment further include: judgment module, for judging the institute received
State whether dot array data reaches default value.
The Method of printing and device of the present embodiment, the scatterplot data added in imaging data are according to required print image
The characteristics of configured, so as to improve the overall image quality of imagewise pattern, avoid beating using random scatterplot data
The defect for the poor image quality come.
Detailed description of the invention
Fig. 1 is the flow diagram for the Method of printing that one embodiment of the invention provides；
Fig. 2 is the flow diagram for the Method of printing that further embodiment of this invention provides；
Fig. 3 is the structural schematic diagram for the printing equipment that one embodiment of the invention provides.
Specific embodiment
Below in conjunction with attached drawing, detailed description of the preferred embodiments, it should be appreciated that retouches in this place
The specific embodiment stated is merely to illustrate and explain the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to following specific embodiments.In addition,
Method and step in following embodiment can execute in any order in the case of no contradiction, and can follow bad execution.
Embodiment 1
Fig. 1 is the flow diagram for the Method of printing that one embodiment of the invention provides.
As shown in Figure 1, Method of printing provided in this embodiment, comprising:
S101, according to scatterplot data are configured the characteristics of required print image, the scatterplot data are used to make the institute of printer
There is spray head to be traversed within the unit time.
Specifically, configuration scatterplot data can be for example, by being pre-configured with or the mode that inputs carries out in real time, these are dissipated
Point data is for being traversed to all spray heads of printer within the unit time.It should be understood that making the institute of printer herein
There is spray head to be traversed to all spray heads for not implying that scatterplot data cover printer within the unit time, and refers to and need to print
The collocation of image and these scatterplots together with after each spray head of printer can be made to have ink ejection operation within the unit time.Together
When, in the present embodiment, the mode for being pre-configured with and inputting in real time can then use any way in the prior art.
In the present embodiment, according to scatterplot data are configured the characteristics of required print image, refer to that basis includes in image
The characteristics of white space, configures scatterplot data.It, then can be in paper such as when the left-half blank of certain drawing sheet planes is more
The some scatterplots of left-half multi-configuration in face；In another example the right half part blank when certain drawing sheet planes is more, then it can be in paper
The some scatterplots of right half part multi-configuration in face.
Preferably, scatterplot data include one or more of density, frequency and position of scatterplot.It is further preferable that dissipating
Point data is density, frequency and the position of scatterplot, while can be with required print image by the density, frequency and position of scatterplot
The characteristics of more match, so as to obtain balance in terms of print quality, working efficiency and energy conservation.
Preferably, the position of scatterplot includes: the blank position of image and/or the plane coordinates of image.
In the present embodiment, the frequency for adding scatterplot needs primary scattered every how many pages of additions that is, as unit of every page of image
Point.A variety of different types of scatterplots are stored in advance, it can be achieved that different scatterplot density, according to each in the density for adding scatterplot
The types of densities for configuring selection reads corresponding scatterplot and is added in image, to meet different occasion different demands.Add scatterplot
Position, for example, if it is full width image, or it is not high to image quality requirements when, may be selected to add in entire image, if
It is printing newspaper, books etc., it is contemplated that the spray head of entire paper breadth two sides, unused probability is larger for a long time, adds scatterplot
Mainly for these spray heads, may be selected in the left margin of image and right blank space addition scatterplot.In addition, parameter can also be passed through
The coordinate that scatterplot need to be added in rectangular coordinate system is set, the specific region of selection addition scatterplot, in this way, according to different images come
Scatterplot data added by flexible configuration, the influence by scatterplot to image are preferably minimized.
S102, dot array data is received.
Specifically, digital printing equipment prints every time to be carried out as unit of operation, each operation includes one page
Or multipage data.Above-mentioned one page or multipage data constitute the initial data of printing, and host side will be at these initial data
It is sent to digital printing control system (hereinafter referred to as control system) after managing into dot array data, these dot array datas for example can be with
Page is that unit is sent.Certainly, control system can receive dot array data, such as wire transmission according to any way of the prior art
Mode or wireless transmission method.
S103, the dot array data is converted into imaging data.
Specifically, dot array data is converted into any technology that imaging data can be used using existing printing equipment, this
Field technical staff can make reference to the text-book, technical manual or other disclosed prior art data, no longer go to live in the household of one's in-laws on getting married herein
It states.
S104, the scatterplot data are added in the imaging data.
Specifically, be added in the imaging data scatterplot data can according to prior art any means into
Row, specifically may refer to textbook, technical manual or other disclosed prior art data.
S105, it is imaged according to the imaging data that joined the scatterplot data.
Specifically, the generated imaging data added with scatterplot data is sent to spray head by control system, by spray head pair
The imaging data is imaged.The method of spray head imaging can be imaged any using the spray head of existing digital printing equipment
Method is no longer repeated herein.
The Method of printing of the present embodiment, by adding scatterplot data into the imaging data for the image that needs print, so that
The characteristics of scatterplot and required print image cooperates, so that using the digital printing equipment of this Method of printing
Each spray head carried out ink ejection operation within the unit time, and then prevented its blocking.Also, due to added scatterplot number
According to be configured according to the characteristics of required print image namely scatterplot data be it is controlled, accordingly it is also possible to improve into
As the overall image quality of pattern, the defect for the poor image quality made using random scatterplot data is avoided.
Further, above-mentioned Method of printing can also include: to judge whether the dot array data received reaches present count
Value.When the dot array data received is not up to default value, then other page of dot array data of the subjob is continued to；When reaching
When to default value, then terminate the secondary print job.
Embodiment 2
Fig. 2 is the flow diagram of Method of printing provided in an embodiment of the present invention, comprising:
S201, control system start to start the reception of one-stop operation.Specifically, opening printing equipment, prepare receiving host
The print data at end.
S202, start to receive the dot array data of one page in the operation, and the dot array data received is converted into imaging number
According to.
Specifically, print data is sent to control system by host side, when number control print system received it is a certain amount of
After data, prepares starting one-stop operation and start to print.The imaging data that above-mentioned conversion is formed can store in memory.
S203, control system are that this printing dispenser nozzles service mode is scatterplot mode, configure scatterplot data.It is above-mentioned to dissipate
Point data includes the density, frequency and position of scatterplot.
S204, control system extract the imaging data received, and scatterplot data are added in imaging data.
Specifically, imaging data is taken out in the memory for deposit imaging data of postponing, according to the scatterplot of configuration after starting printing
The parameter of mode adds scatterplot data in every page imaging data, the scatterplot number that need to be added is selected according to different density
According to type, according to different frequency selections every scatterplot of how many pages of additions, selected to be only to exist according to the position of addition scatterplot
The left margin of image and the addition of right blank space are still all added in the whole image page, or according to the seat of specific rectangular coordinate system
Mark is to add scatterplot data, and data store to treated.
S205, the imaging data for adding scatterplot data is sent to spray head, so that spray head is printed.Specifically, can be with
The imaging data added with scatterplot data is read from corresponding memory and is sent to spray head, is directly printed for spray head.
S206, judge whether this subjob printing terminates, if so, thening follow the steps S207；If not, thening follow the steps
S204 continues to read other page datas in the operation.
S207, this subjob printing terminate.
The Method of printing of the present embodiment, by adding scatterplot data into the imaging data for the image that needs print, so that
The characteristics of scatterplot and required print image cooperates, so that using the digital printing equipment of this Method of printing
Each spray head carried out ink ejection operation within the unit time, and then prevented its blocking.Also, due to added scatterplot number
According to be configured according to the characteristics of required print image namely scatterplot data be it is controlled, accordingly it is also possible to improve into
As the overall image quality of pattern, the defect for the poor image quality made using random scatterplot data is avoided.
Embodiment 3
Fig. 3 is the structural schematic diagram of printing equipment provided in this embodiment.
As shown in figure 3, printing equipment provided in this embodiment, comprising:
Configuration module 11, for according to scatterplot data are configured the characteristics of required print image, the scatterplot data to be for making
All spray heads of printer are traversed within the unit time.Specifically, configuration module 11 can be used for configuring this time printing
Blow head maintenance mode is scatterplot mode, which includes configuring density, frequency and the scatterplot of the position data of scatterplot.It is preferred that
Ground, scatterplot data include one or more of density, frequency and position of scatterplot.It is highly preferred that scatterplot data include scatterplot
Density, frequency and position.More preferably, the position of scatterplot includes: the blank position of image and/or the plane coordinates of image.
Receiving module 12, for receiving dot array data.The dot array data at specific 12 receiving host end of receiving module, and it is right
The dot array data received is stored.
Conversion module 13, for the dot array data to be converted to imaging data.Specifically, conversion module is by receiving module
12 dot array datas received, which are processed into, can be sent to the imaging data that spray head directly prints.
Synthesis module 14, for the scatterplot data to be added in the imaging data.Specifically, synthesis module is according to this
The blow head maintenance mode (namely scatterplot mode) of secondary printing configuration, for example, according to the frequency of scatterplot, density and position in scatterplot mode
It sets etc. and scatterplot data processing is added to imaging data, and store and arrive corresponding memory space.
Image-forming module 15, for being imaged according to the imaging data that joined the scatterplot data.Specifically, imaging mould
Imaging data of the block after reading synthesis in corresponding memory space is sent to spray head, directly prints for spray head.
Further, printing equipment further includes judgment module, for judging whether the dot array data received reaches pre-
If numerical value.Specifically, judgment module judges whether to have received a certain amount of data during receiving module 12 receives data
So as to start printing；Certainly, judgment module also judges during print data, all numbers of pages of the operation printed
All whether according to, printing finishes, i.e., whether the imaging data for being added to scatterplot data all in synthesis module 14 is all sent to spray
Head.
The printing equipment of the present embodiment for realizing above-described embodiment Method of printing, specifically how through this embodiment
Printing equipment is printed, can be referring to above-described embodiment.
The printing equipment of the present embodiment, by adding scatterplot data into the imaging data for the image that needs print, so that
The characteristics of scatterplot and required print image cooperates, so that using the digital printing equipment of this Method of printing
Each spray head carried out ink ejection operation within the unit time, and then prevented its blocking.Also, due to added scatterplot number
According to be configured according to the characteristics of required print image namely scatterplot data be it is controlled, accordingly it is also possible to improve into
As the overall image quality of pattern, the defect for the poor image quality made using random scatterplot data is avoided.
Finally, it should be noted that embodiment of above is merely illustrative of the technical solution of the present invention, rather than it is limited
System；Although those skilled in the art answer referring to aforementioned embodiments to inventions have been detailed description
Work as understanding: it can still modify to technical solution documented by aforementioned embodiments, either to part of or complete
Portion's technical characteristic is equivalently replaced；And these are modified or replaceed, the present invention that it does not separate the essence of the corresponding technical solution
The range of embodiment technical solution.
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1. a kind of Method of printing characterized by comprising
According to scatterplot data are configured the characteristics of required print image, the scatterplot data are for making all spray heads of printer in list
It is traversed in the time of position；
Receive dot array data；
The dot array data is converted into imaging data；
The scatterplot data are added in the imaging data；
It is imaged according to the imaging data that joined the scatterplot data.
2. Method of printing according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the scatterplot data include the density of scatterplot, frequency
One or more of with position.
3. Method of printing according to claim 2, which is characterized in that the scatterplot data be the density of scatterplot, frequency and
Position.
4. Method of printing according to claim 2, which is characterized in that the position of the scatterplot includes: the space bit of image
It sets and/or the plane coordinates of image.
5. any one of -4 Method of printing according to claim 1, which is characterized in that further include:
Judge whether the dot array data received reaches default value.
6. a kind of printing equipment characterized by comprising
Configuration module, for according to scatterplot data are configured the characteristics of required print image, the scatterplot data to be for making printer
All spray heads be traversed within the unit time；
Receiving module, for receiving dot array data；
Conversion module, for the dot array data to be converted to imaging data；
Synthesis module, for the scatterplot data to be added in the imaging data；
Image-forming module, for being imaged according to the imaging data that joined the scatterplot data.
7. printing equipment according to claim 6, which is characterized in that the scatterplot data include the density of scatterplot, frequency
One or more of with position.
8. printing equipment according to claim 7, which is characterized in that the scatterplot data be the density of scatterplot, frequency and
Position.
9. printing equipment according to claim 7, which is characterized in that the position of the scatterplot includes: the space bit of image
It sets and/or the plane coordinates of image.
10. according to the printing equipment of any one of claim 6-9, which is characterized in that further include:
Judgment module, for judging whether the dot array data received reaches default value.
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