EP0236727B1 - Pupitre de commande pour imprimante, en particulier une imprimante matricielle - Google Patents

Pupitre de commande pour imprimante, en particulier une imprimante matricielle Download PDF

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EP0236727B1
EP0236727B1 EP87101437A EP87101437A EP0236727B1 EP 0236727 B1 EP0236727 B1 EP 0236727B1 EP 87101437 A EP87101437 A EP 87101437A EP 87101437 A EP87101437 A EP 87101437A EP 0236727 B1 EP0236727 B1 EP 0236727B1
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Alfred Babsch
Lorenz Fromme
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J5/00—Devices or arrangements for controlling character selection
    • B41J5/08—Character or syllable selected by means of keys or keyboards of the typewriter type
    • B41J5/10—Arrangements of keyboards, e.g. key button disposition
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J29/00—Details of, or accessories for, typewriters or selective printing mechanisms not otherwise provided for
    • B41J29/38—Drives, motors, controls or automatic cut-off devices for the entire printing mechanism
    • B41J29/393—Devices for controlling or analysing the entire machine ; Controlling or analysing mechanical parameters involving printing of test patterns

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  • the invention relates to a control panel for printers, in particular for matrix printers, with displays and trigger elements, e.g. for switching the printer on or off, for switching the printer to a data source, for paper transport, for the end of paper, for time stepping, for paper positioning, for programming the printer, for test mode, print quality or the like, with the control panel is divided into horizontal rows and vertical columns.
  • control panel e.g. a display shows whether the printer is switched on on the network side when the end of paper is recognized by the end of paper detector or when the printer is selected and thus indicates that data can be received via the interface.
  • Such a control panel is known, for example, from the Mannesmann Tally printer MT 140.
  • This printer has the following control panel: There are six keys, namely the "SEL" key (for selection), including the “TEST” key (for the test run), the "YES” and “NO” keys to the right of each other. and again right next to it the "LF” keys for a single line feed or by. Feed a single sheet into the printer or extend it from the printer. Below the "LF” key is the "FF" key, which initiates continuous paper transport until the next form.
  • On the known control panel there are also LEDs for the switching status, the selection and the end of paper detector. The LEDs are arranged one above the other and given the corresponding designation. The keys mentioned are also provided with the names mentioned.
  • Another known control panel (DE-A-3 227 269) is designed for a multi-function device and is provided with a display and a trigger field.
  • the display field is divided into horizontal lines and vertical columns.
  • a trigger button is provided in the keypad for each column and row.
  • a classification system is therefore difficult for the operating personnel to recognize. As a result, the device is difficult to use.
  • the present invention is therefore based on the object of creating a control panel, the control panel of which has a systematic arrangement of the functions via the keys, names and displays.
  • control panel is significantly expanded in the number of functions to be included without taking up a larger area.
  • control panel becomes clearer, which makes it easier for visually less favorable operators to find the desired functions.
  • Such a tap changer allows a step-by-step change from one generic function line to the next, in such a way that the function is changed line by line from bottom to top, with the cycle being carried out.
  • the invention proposes that a first partial control panel arranged according to function groups and a second partial control panel reserved for mixed functions are provided.
  • each individual function is assigned an identifying means and that the identifying means consists of a light emitting diode or a light field.
  • This principle can be expanded to the effect that the mixed functions are arranged in a column in the second sub-control panel and that the trigger button is also connected to a step switch. Therefore, only one key is required for the mixed functions.
  • a control panel (1) is shown on which the functions are displayed which the operator can trigger or influence or observe from the front of the printer without having to act on the printer via a command sequence from the computer.
  • these so-called parameter functions for matrix printers include switching the printer on or off (which can also be done by a separate main switch on the side of the printer, which can also be observed from the front), and switching on the printer to a data source, the disconnection of the printer from a data source, the paper transport, the paper end, a line-stepping circuit, the paper positioning, programming the printer, the test mode, the print quality, the permanent storage of these parameters, an error display or the like.
  • the generic function line (2) contains designations (5), which are all subordinate to the print quality (Pqual): print letter quality (LQP), approximate letter quality (NLQP) and fast print (DQP).
  • the generic function line (3) here contains the printer test, although there are still free function fields.
  • the menu is called up, whereby a horizontally printed menu selection can be approached by means of the print head (not shown) by moving the print head in the two right and left directions. As soon as the desired menu position has been taken up by the print head, the associated parameter can be programmed with "enter” or "set".
  • An additional generic function line (4a) contains the various paper movement steps, such as line feed / format feed (lf / ff) and the directions of the feed, which are indicated by arrows. All designations (5) of the generic function lines (2 to 4a) form a generic column (6). Likewise, the superimposed designations form individual functions (7, 8 and 9), columns (10, 11 and 12). Each of these individual function columns (10 to 12) is assigned a separate trigger button (13, 14 or 15) and the generic column (6) also has only one trigger button (16). The individual functions assigned to the generic function lines (2, 3, 4 and 4a) form a first partial control panel (17).
  • Pure display functions such as "No paper” ("no paper”), "fault” (fault) or "computer switched on” (on line) are arranged in a second part of the control panel (18).
  • each generic function line (2 to 4a) is assigned a identifying means (19), as is each individual function (7 to 9).
  • This characteristic means (19) consists of a light-emitting diode (20) next to the corresponding label.
  • means and / or indicators (19) for a status display are also arranged in the second partial control panel (18), which consist of a light-emitting diode (20) or a corresponding light field.
  • the trigger button (16) for the generic column (6) is connected to a step switch (16a), so that each tap switches the function lines (2 to 4a) by one jump, working in a cycle.
  • the second part of the control panel (18) shows the mixed functions or displays also arranged in a column (21).
  • the associated trigger button (22) is also connected to a tap changer (22a) in the manner of the tap changer (16a).
  • control panel (1) can advantageously also be subdivided via an LC display, the functions selected in each case being emphasized by the size and outline of the identifications.

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  • Accessory Devices And Overall Control Thereof (AREA)
  • Particle Formation And Scattering Control In Inkjet Printers (AREA)
  • Ink Jet (AREA)
  • Printers Or Recording Devices Using Electromagnetic And Radiation Means (AREA)
  • Handling Of Sheets (AREA)
  • Character Spaces And Line Spaces In Printers (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)

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  1. Pupitre de commande pour imprimante, notamment pour imprimante à aiguilles, avec des éléments d'indication de déclenchement, par exemple pour la mise en service ou l'arrêt de l'imprimante, pour le branchement de l'imprimante a une source de données, pour le transport du papier, pour la fin du papier, pour la commutation pas à pas des lignes, pour le positionnement du papier, pour la programmation de l'imprimante, pour le mode de test, la qualité de l'impression, et..., tandis que le tableau de commande est divisé en lignes horizontales et en colonnes verticales, pupitre de commande caractérisé en ce que, sur un tableau de commande (1) figurent plusieurs lignes de fonctions du générique (2, 3, 4, 4a) disposées les unes au-dessus des autres, en ce que dans chaque ligne de fonction du générique (2 à 4a) est associée une désignation (5), en ce que toutes les désignations (5) placées les unes au-dessus des autres forment une colonne de générique (6), en ce qu'à l'intérieur d'une ligne de fonction du générique (2 à 4a), il est indiqué une ou plusieurs fonctions individuelles (7, 8, 9) devant être associées au générique concerné, et en ce que dans chaque colonne (10, 11, 12) pour les fonctions individuelles (7, 8, 9) et dans la colonne du générique (6) il est respectivement prévu une seule touche de déclenchement (13 à 16) et en ce que la touche de déclenchement (16) de la colonne du générique (6) actionne un commutateur à plots (16a) pour la sélection des lignes de fonction (2, 3, 4, 4a).
  2. Pupitre de commande selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu il est prévu un premier tableau de commande partiel (17) ordonné selon des groupes de fonctions, et un second tableau de commande partiel (18) réservé à des fonctions mixtes.
  3. Pupitre de commande selon les revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que, à chaque fonction individuelle (7 à 9) est associé un moyen de caractérisation (19), et en ce que ce moyen de caractérisation (19) est constitué par une diode lumineuse (20) ou bien par un champ lumineux.
  4. Pupitre de commande selon les revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que dans le second champ de commande partiel (18) il est prévu des moyens et/ou des signes caractéristiques (19) pour une indication d'état.
  5. Pupitre de commande selon les revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que dans le second tableau de commande partiel (18) les fonctions mixtes sont disposées dans une colonne (21) et en ce que la touche de déclenchement (22) est également reliée à un commutateur à plots (22a).
EP87101437A 1986-03-11 1987-02-03 Pupitre de commande pour imprimante, en particulier une imprimante matricielle Expired - Lifetime EP0236727B1 (fr)

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AT87101437T ATE84258T1 (de) 1986-03-11 1987-02-03 Bedienungspult fuer drucker, insbes. fuer matrixdrucker.

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DE19863607945 DE3607945A1 (de) 1986-03-11 1986-03-11 Bedienungspult fuer drucker, insbesondere fuer matrixdrucker

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