JP2000250142A - Photograph printing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To constitute reasonably a photograph printing device easily setting a contact exposure position when a print using an exposure unit is performed. SOLUTION: This device is provided with a controller 4 displaying the format of the print on a monitor 5 at a printing time, reading out the prescribed data from a memory by selecting a print mode from the display with an operation table 6, setting the contact exposure position and an exposure time for a printing paper 2 answering to the print mode selected based on the data and performing a contact print according to the setting.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a film supporting portion for supporting a photographic film, an exposure portion to which photographic paper is supplied, a main light source for guiding a light beam to the photographic film supported on the film supporting portion, and a main light source. An optical lens for forming a frame image of a photographic film on which the light beam of the light source is guided onto the photographic paper of the exposure unit, and setting the photographic paper using the light beam from the sub light source for the image of the film stretched over the opening of the mask. The present invention relates to an improvement of a photographic printing apparatus provided with an exposure unit for performing close contact exposure at a position.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A photographic printing apparatus constructed as described above uses an exposure unit to expose characters, illustrations, and the like to an area such as a postcard or a greeting card, which is different from an area where a frame image of a photographic film is printed. For example, in the case of a postcard in a portrait orientation, a frame image of a photographic film is printed by projection exposure on an upper area of the card, and an address, a message, and the like are written on the lower area. Characters and simple illustrations are printed by close contact exposure. When using the exposure unit, a squirrel film or the like on which characters or images are formed is stretched over the opening of the mask, and a position where the image of the squirrel film or the like is printed on photographic paper (specifically, Is a position based on the position where the frame image is printed), and the amount of photographic paper transported and the necessary amount based on the size of photographic paper used for printing such as postcards and greeting cards. In such a case, the focal length of the zoom lens for projection exposure is also set.

[0003]

However, in the case of performing contact exposure using an exposure unit, as described above, manual setting is required and it is troublesome. In particular, printing using an exposure unit has a lower frequency of printing than so-called simultaneous printing or additional printing, and postcards and greeting cards have various combinations of sizes and contact exposure positions and are many types. For this reason, it is difficult to master each type of printing, and when performing this type of printing, it is a reality that an operator inputs while checking the setting items manually.

An object of the present invention is to rationally configure a photographic printing apparatus which can easily set a contact exposure position when printing using an exposure unit.

[0005]

A first feature of the present invention is, as described at the outset, a film support for supporting a photographic film, an exposure unit to which photographic paper is supplied, and a support supported by the film support. Light source that guides the light beam to the photographic film, and an optical lens that forms a frame image of the photographic film to which the light beam of the main light source is guided on the photographic paper of the exposure unit, and a film stretched over the opening of the mask. A photographic printing apparatus provided with an exposure unit for closely exposing the image of the image to the set position of the photographic paper by a light beam from the auxiliary light source, wherein the image of the film stretched over the opening of the mask is positioned at a predetermined position on the photographic paper. The exposure unit includes a storage unit that stores a plurality of types of position data for contact exposure, and when the exposure unit performs the contact exposure, based on one of the plurality of types of position data stored in the storage unit. Located that it includes a control means for performing contact exposure in a predetermined position of the drawing paper, the effects, and the effects are as follows.

A second feature of the present invention is that,
The exposure unit is disposed on the upstream side in the photographic paper transport direction with reference to the projection exposure position by the optical lens, and the position of the close contact exposure is determined based on the position of the projection exposure image with respect to the photographic paper. When the photographic paper is set on the upper side in the direction, the photographic paper is sent to the projection exposure position and the exposure unit performs the contact exposure with the projection exposure, and the position of the contact exposure is based on the position of the projection exposure image on the photographic paper. If it is set to the lower side of the photographic paper conveyance direction, the end of the lower side of the photographic paper conveyance is sent to the exposure unit to perform the contact exposure, and thereafter, the portion where the contact exposure is performed is projected. The position data is constituted by photographic paper transport control data so that the photographic paper is sent to a position passing through the exposure position to perform the projection exposure. The operation and effect are as follows.

[0007] A third feature of the present invention is that,
When the position of the close contact exposure is set at the same time on the upper side in the transport direction of the photographic paper and the lower side in the transport direction on the basis of the position of the projection exposure image on the photographic paper, After performing the contact exposure, the control unit controls the control unit so that the photographic paper is sent to a position where the contact exposed portion passes through the projection exposure position and the contact exposure on the upper side in the transport direction is performed together with the projection exposure. The operation and the effect are as follows.

A fourth feature of the present invention is that, in the contact exposure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, when the contact exposure is performed using the exposure unit, the projection exposure position of the image of the photographic film on the photographic paper is used as a reference. In addition to the provision of the selection means for selecting the contact exposure position thus set, and the provision of a monitor for displaying the selection status of this selection means, the operation and effect are as follows.

A fifth feature of the present invention is that,
When newly writing position data to the storage means, or when changing the position data, it has an input means for artificially inputting data, and when data is input from this input means, , The value is displayed on the monitor, and the writing means for writing the value to the storage means is provided. The operation and effect are as follows.

According to the first feature, the control means converts the image of the film stretched over the opening of the mask from the auxiliary light source based on one of the plurality of types of position data stored in the storage means. The photographic paper is exposed in close contact with the light beam, so not only does it not have to manually input the exposure position data when performing this contact exposure, but also avoids printing based on incorrect data input. When printing using this close contact exposure, the operator only has to select a plurality of types of position data.

According to the second feature, the exposure unit is arranged at a position on the upper side in the transport direction of the photographic paper based on the projection exposure position, and only the timing of the contact exposure is set.
Based on the position of the projection exposure image with respect to the photographic paper, the contact exposure can be performed on the upper side in the transport direction of the photographic paper and on the lower side in the transport direction of the photographic paper, and these exposures are stored in the storage means. Can be performed based on

According to the third feature, the contact exposure is performed at two positions, the upper side in the photographic paper transport direction and the lower side in the photographic paper transport direction, based on the position of the projection exposure image on the photographic paper. Also, the exposure can be performed based on the data stored in the storage means.

According to the fourth feature, the contact exposure position can be selected through the selection means, and the selection status can be confirmed on the monitor, so that the selection is not mistaken.

According to the fourth feature, when newly writing the position data or changing the position data, the writing means can display the data from the input means on the monitor and can confirm the data. At the same time, the data confirmed in this way is written into the storage means.

[Effects of the Invention] Therefore, a photographic printing apparatus which can easily set a contact exposure position without performing a complicated setting operation when printing using an exposure unit is rationally constructed. . Also, based on the area where the frame image of the photographic film is printed, both the upper side and the lower side in the transporting direction of the photographic paper are used as one exposure unit to perform contact exposure at a required position. The contact exposure to the side can be easily performed, and the selection of the contact exposure position based on the display on the monitor can be made without error, and a new input and change of the contact exposure position can be easily and reliably performed.

[0016]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a photographic printing apparatus. This printing apparatus includes an optical system for projecting and exposing an image of a frame of a 135-size negative film 1 (an example of a photographic film) onto a photographic paper 2. And a controller 4 (an example of a control unit) for controlling the operation of each unit. The controller 4 is for inputting a monitor 5 for displaying information and various control instructions. Console 6 (an example of a selection means and an input means).

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the negative film 1 is supported so as to be able to be conveyed to a film conveying unit F (an example of a film supporting portion), and the optical system mainly comprises a white halogen lamp. A light source 7, a dimming filter 8 for adjusting the color balance of the light beam from the main light source 7 by moving out of each of the cyan, magenta, and yellow filters, and a cold mirror for removing an infrared component of the light beam and changing an optical path at the same time. 9 and a mirror tunnel 10 for making the distribution of light rays uniform, the light rays are guided to the negative film 1, and the frame image of the negative film 1 to which the light rays are guided is printed on the photographic paper 2. A zoom type optical lens 11 for forming an image, a focus adjustment motor 12 for adjusting the focal length of the optical lens 11, and a projection from the optical lens 11 to the photographic paper 2. Shutter 13 to determine the exposure time
And Also, a plurality of rollers 14 for sandwiching and transporting the negative film 1 in the transport unit F, a film transport motor 15 for driving the rollers 14 synchronously,
Negative mask 1 that determines the area of the frame image of negative film 1
6 and an information sensor 18 which is a CCD line sensor that receives a light beam transmitted from the light source 17 through the negative film 1 into three primary colors of red (R), green (G) and blue (B). I have. The information sensor 18 can read a negative number, a bar code, and the like formed on the outer area of the negative film 1 in addition to the color information and the density information of the frame image of the negative film 1.

A plurality of rollers 21 for feeding and transporting the photographic paper 2 from the photographic paper magazine 20 to the projection exposure position where the frame image is projected by the optical lens 11, and a first transport motor 22 for driving these rollers And a cutter 23 for cutting the photographic paper 2 from the photographic paper magazine 20
So that the photographic paper 2 sent from the cutter 23 is sent to the projection exposure position in a suction state by a negative pressure.
And a second transport motor 26 for driving the endless transport band 25 through the ring 24, and sends out the photographic paper 2 exposed at the projection exposure position. The image forming apparatus includes a plurality of rollers 27, a third conveying motor 28 that drives the rollers 27, and a reference position sensor 29 that detects passage of the photographic paper 2 at the lower end of the conveying direction.

In this photographic printing apparatus, an exposure unit G is provided from the projection exposure position to the upper side in the conveying direction of the photographic paper 2, including the projection exposure position. A mask 33 that can be inserted into and removed from a slit 32A on the side surface of the frame 32, a lamp box 35 that incorporates an auxiliary light source 34 for exposure that can be adjusted in position relative to the frame 32, and a mask 33 that is in close contact with the printing paper 2. An electromagnetic solenoid 36 is provided, and a squirrel film 37 with characters and illustrations printed thereon is stretched and used in an opening 33A formed in the mask 33.

The light control filter 8, the film transport motor 15, the focus adjusting motor 12, the shutter 13, the first transport motor 22, the second transport motor 26, the third transport motor 28, the cutter 23, and the electromagnetic solenoid 36 are controlled. Signal system is formed between the controller and
A system for inputting signals from the information sensor 18 and the reference position sensor 29 is formed between the information sensor 18 and the controller 4. FIG.
As shown in FIG.
PU and memory ROM in which control program is set
And an EEPROM (an example of a storage unit) storing a data table, and a memory RA storing data during control.
M and an interface I / to access these signals
O, and a signal system is formed between the interface I / O and each actuator (only those related to the configuration of the present invention are shown in the drawing) and between the monitor 5 and the console 6. Have been. Also, the film transport motor 1
5. A stepping motor is used for each of the focus adjustment motor 12, the first transport motor 22, the second transport motor 26, and the third transport motor 28. When the controller 4 drives the film transport motor 15, a drive signal is generated by software. The transport amount of the negative film 1 is determined by counting the
When the focus adjustment motor 12 is driven, the focal length of the optical lens 11 is determined by counting the drive signals by software, and the first transport motor 22 and the second transport motor 2 are counted.
6. When the third transport motor 28 is driven, the transport amount of the photographic paper 2 is determined by counting the drive signal by software.

In this printing apparatus, the printing paper 2 cut by the cutter 23 is conveyed to a projection exposure position set at the center position of the conveyance path of the endless conveyance belt 25 to perform projection exposure. The exposure unit G is also configured to be able to perform printing in which an image such as a character or illustration is exposed in close contact with a position adjacent to an image projected and exposed on the paper 2. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the endless transport band 2 that transports the photographic paper 2 in a suction state by a negative pressure from the “cutting position” by the cutter 23 to the downstream side of the transport.
5 is set, the point where the transport surface of the photographic paper in the endless transport zone 25 intersects with the optical axis L of the optical lens 11 is set as an “exposure center”, and a projection exposure position is set in this vicinity area. A non-contact type reference position sensor 29 for judging the presence or absence of the photographic paper 2 is disposed at a position near the "exposure center", and the detection position of the reference position sensor 29 is set to "reference position". The exposure unit G includes a projection exposure position,
The mask 33 is arranged in a region extending from the projection exposure position to the upper side in the transport direction of the photographic paper 2, and a contact exposure region in a card mode to be described later is set with reference to the projection exposure position as shown in FIG. The photographic paper 2 is formed on the upper side in the conveying direction of the photographic paper 2.
The F region is formed at the upper position in the transport direction of
An area is formed. Although not shown in the drawing, a contact exposure area in a character insertion mode, which will be described later, is formed adjacent to one or both sides on the outer side in the width direction of the printing paper with reference to the projection exposure position.

Next, an outline of the operation when performing normal printing (without printing characters or the like) will be described. At the start of the normal printing, the lower end of the transport of the photographic paper 2 sent from the photographic paper magazine 20 is positioned at the "cutting position" of the cutter 23. The first transport motor 22 is driven to send out the printing paper 2, and the count value of the intermittent signal for driving the first transport motor 22 causes the sending length of the printing paper 2 to reach the size of the printing paper 2 to be printed. At this time, the conveyance is stopped, and the cutter 23 is driven to cut the photographic paper 2. Next, the second
When the photographic paper 2 cut by driving the conveyance motor 26 is conveyed by the endless conveyance belt 25 and the lower end of the photographic paper 2 is detected by the reference position sensor 29, the second timing is obtained from the timing.
The counting of the intermittent signal for driving the transport motor 26 is started, and the transport is stopped at the timing when the transport end of the photographic paper 2 reaches the position set based on the size of the photographic paper 2 (see FIG. 14). This figure shows a print mode in a normal mode described later. At this stop position, the center position of the photographic paper 2 in the transport direction is located at the "exposure center". In this state, the shutter 13 is opened for a set time to perform projection exposure, and after this exposure, The exposed photographic paper 2 is sent out and the developing processing unit 3 performs a developing process.

An outline of the operation of printing characters and illustrations by contact exposure using the exposure unit G at a position adjacent to the projection exposure position will be described. The F area is an area used when performing close contact exposure on the lower side in the transport direction of the printing paper 2 based on an image formed by projection exposure, and the R area is printed based on an image formed by projection exposure. This is an area used when performing close contact exposure on the upper side in the transport direction of the paper 2. When performing contact exposure in the R region, the first transport motor 22 is driven to drive the photographic paper 2 in the same manner as in the above-described projection exposure.
At the timing when the length of the transmitted photographic paper 2 reaches the size of the photographic paper to be printed based on the count value of the intermittent signal for driving the first transport motor 22, and stops the cutter 23. The photographic paper 2 is cut by driving, and the photographic paper 2 cut by the second transport motor 26 is further fed. The second transport motor 26 is driven from the timing at which the reference position sensor 29 detects the photographic paper 2 by this feed. When the exposure area of the photographic paper 2 reaches the projection exposure position based on the count value, the conveyance is stopped. Then, in this state, the electromagnetic solenoid 36 is driven to bring the mask 33 into close contact with the photographic paper 2, and the contact exposure is performed by the auxiliary light source 34, and simultaneously, the shutter 13 is opened to perform projection exposure (see FIG. 18). The figure shows an A-type print mode in a card mode described later). When these exposures are completed, the mask 33 is separated from the photographic paper 2 and the exposed photographic paper 2 is sent to the development processing unit 3.

In the F area, it is possible to perform contact exposure only at the above-described position. However, in this printing apparatus, contact exposure using only the F area is not performed, and printing is performed based on an image formed by projection exposure. When performing the contact exposure on the upper side and the lower side in the transport direction of the paper 2, together with the contact exposure in the R region,
Contact exposure is performed in the F region. When this printing is performed, the first transport motor 22 is driven, the photographic paper 2 is sent out while counting the intermittent signal at the time of this drive, and the contact exposure of the lower end of the photographic paper 2 on the transport side is performed based on the count value. When it is determined that the area to be reached has reached the area F, the conveyance is stopped. In this stopped state, the electromagnetic solenoid 36 is driven to bring the mask 33 into close contact with the photographic paper 2 to perform the contact exposure by the auxiliary light source 34. Next, the mask 33 is separated from the printing paper 2, the first conveyance motor 22 is driven to send out the printing paper 2, and the transmission of the printing paper 2 is performed based on the count value of the intermittent signal for driving the first conveyance motor 22. The transport is stopped at the timing when it is determined that the length has reached the size of the card to be printed, and cutting is performed by driving the cutter 23 in this stopped state. Next, the photographic paper 2 cut by driving the second conveyance motor 26 is conveyed by the endless conveyance belt 25,
When the lower end of the photographic paper 2 is detected in step 9, counting of an intermittent signal for driving the second transport motor 23 is started from the detection timing, and the transport end of the photographic paper 2 is determined based on the size of the card. The conveyance is stopped at the timing when the set position is reached. At this stop position, the exposure position of the photographic paper 2 is located at the projection exposure position. In this state, the electromagnetic solenoid 36 is driven to bring the mask 33 into close contact with the photographic paper 2, and the sub-light source 34 makes contact exposure. At the same time, projection exposure is performed (see FIG. 19, which is a B-type print mode in a card mode described later). When this exposure is completed, the mask 33 is separated from the photographic paper 2 and the exposed photographic paper 2 Is sent to the development processing unit 3.

Hereinafter, a control mode in the printing apparatus will be described. In this printing apparatus, when the main switch is turned on and operated at the start of work, a list of a large number of print modes is displayed on the monitor 5, and one of the displayed ones is selected, whereby one of the displayed print modes is selected. Printing can be performed (only the card mode needs to be selected again). This control mode will be described below.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 5 is executed when the printing apparatus is started (when the main switch is turned on). In this control, a menu is first displayed on the monitor 5 when the printing apparatus is started. (Step # 101). This display is similar to that shown in the upper part of FIG.
“2. Test”, “3. Contact”, “4.
The five modes of “5. Card” are displayed, and when “1. Normal” is selected from the display by operating the cursor on the console 6, the normal mode is executed until the mode is canceled (# 102, # 200, # 103 steps)
When "2. Test" is selected, the test mode is executed until the mode is canceled (steps # 104, # 300, and # 105). When "3. Execute the mode (# 106, #
400, # 107 steps) When "4. Character input" is selected, the character input mode is executed until it is canceled (# 108, # 500, # 109 steps).
When "5. Card" is selected, the card mode is executed until it is canceled (steps # 110, # 600, # 111), and this control is continued until it is reset. Also, a normal mode (# 200 step), a test mode (# 300 step), a contact mode (# 400 step), a character insertion mode (# 50 step)
0 step) and the card mode (# 600 step) are set in the form of a subroutine. The outline of each control mode will be described below.

The normal mode routine (# 200 step) is a program for performing normal printing, and its control mode is as shown in the flowchart of FIG.
When there is a request to display the setting data by the operation from, the setting data of the data table stored in the EEPROM is displayed on the monitor 5, and when the pre-scan is performed, the frame from the information sensor 18 is displayed. When the information of the image is stored, and when the information is stored in the pre-scan, the exposure condition is set based on each frame image, and the projection and exposure are performed on the photographic paper 2 based on the exposure condition. Monitor 5 simulating the image that would be obtained
(Steps # 201 to # 204). And
When there is a request to perform printing by the operation of the operation console 6, a designated frame is set on the negative mask 16, and the photographic paper 2 is cut into a predetermined size by a cutter 23, as shown in FIG. Is set to the projection exposure position, projection exposure is performed based on information at the time of pre-scanning, and thereafter, processing for sending out the exposed photographic paper 2 is performed (steps # 205 to # 209). The setting data displayed on the monitor 5 represents the contents shown in the lower part of FIG. 4, and the meaning of the displayed contents will be described in detail in the card mode routine.

In the test mode routine (# 300 step), a mask 33 having an opening 33B having a width W of 1 inch for projection exposure is set in the unit, and a plurality of frame images of the negative film 1 are respectively set. Is a mode in which a part of a frame image is continuously printed in a narrow area on one sheet of photographic paper by projecting and exposing the photographic paper onto the photographic paper 2 through an opening. The control mode is as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When there is a request to display the setting data from the console 6, the setting data of the data table stored in the EEPROM is displayed on the monitor 5, and when the pre-scan is performed, the frame from the information sensor 18 is displayed. If the information of the image is stored, and if the information is stored in the pre-scan, the exposure condition is set based on each frame image, and the exposure condition is set based on the exposure condition. Simulating an image that would be obtained upon projection exposure on the photographic paper 2 Te monitor 5
(Steps # 301 to # 304). And
When there is a request to perform printing by the operation from the operation console 6, after inputting the setting of the number of print frames from the operation console 6,
The top frame to be printed is set on the negative mask 16 and the top of the photographic paper 2 cut to a predetermined size as shown in FIGS.
Is set at the position of the opening 33B, and one frame image is sent each time one frame of projection exposure is performed, and sending the photographic paper 2 by the width W of the opening is repeated by the set number of frames ( # 305 to # 311 steps).

The contact mode routine (# 400 step) is a program for performing contact printing, that is, so-called "solid printing". When this processing is performed, as shown in FIG. It is necessary to hold the negative film 1 cut into 6 frames or 4 frames and mount it on the exposure unit G for the three openings 33C formed in the mask 33 of FIG. As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8, when there is a request to display data from the console 6, the setting data of the data table stored in the EEPROM is displayed on the monitor 5 (step # 401). When there is a request to perform printing by operation from the console 6, the photographic paper 2 cut to a length of 6 frames of the negative film 1 is projected onto the projection exposure position as shown in FIG. To the mask 33 by driving the electromagnetic solenoid 36.
The exposure is performed by opening the shutter 13 for a set time in a state in which the mask 33 is kept in close contact with the photographic paper 2 after the drive of the electromagnetic solenoid 36 is stopped. The exposed photographic paper 2 is sent to the development processing unit 3 in a state where the photographic paper 2 is separated from # (see # 4).
02 to # 407 steps).

In the character insertion mode routine (step # 500), an image such as a character or an illustration is contact-exposed to the outer position in the width direction of the photographic paper 2 with the exposure unit G based on the projection exposure position on the photographic paper 2. In order to perform this processing, the program shown in FIGS.
As shown in the figure, a mask 33 in which a squirrel film 37 having characters and illustrations printed thereon is stretched over the opening 33A, is set in the exposure unit G, and a long lamp is arranged along the transport direction of the photographic paper 2. The operation for setting the box 35 is required. As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9, when the operation console 6 requests to display the setting data, the control mode is set in the data table stored in the EEPROM. Is displayed on the monitor 5, and when there is an operation to change the data from the console 6, the setting data for writing the changed data to the EEPROM is changed (steps # 501 to # 504). When a request for printing is made from the console 6, the number of prints is set and the focus adjustment motor 12 is controlled to control the optical lens 1.
After setting the focal length of 1 to the set value, the cut photographic paper 2 is set at the projection exposure position, and the electromagnetic solenoid 36 is driven so that the mask 33 is brought into close contact with the photographic paper 2. , The auxiliary exposure is performed at the same time as the projection exposure is performed, and the sub-light source 34 is turned on to perform the contact exposure. After that, the drive of the electromagnetic solenoid 36 is stopped, and the exposure is performed in a state where the mask 33 is separated from the printing paper 2. The process of sending the photographic paper 2 to the developing unit 3 is continued until the set number of exposures is completed (# 505 to # 51).
3 steps). Note that in this flowchart, # 504
The writing means is constituted by steps, and the reason for setting the focal length of the optical lens 11 is that when the area of the projection exposure becomes narrow, as in the case of performing contact exposure on both sides of the photographic paper 2, the magnification by the optical lens 11 is reduced. This is because the image of the negative film 1 can be projected as little as possible by making the value slightly smaller.

The card mode routine (# 600 step) includes a position adjacent to one side in the transport direction of the photographic paper 2 based on the projection exposure position on the photographic paper 2 such as a post card or a greeting card, and the projection of this position. The upper and lower sides of the photographic paper 2 in the transport direction across the setting position
This is a program for exposing an image such as a character or an illustration at a position in close contact with the exposure unit G. When this processing is performed, as shown in FIG. 18 or FIG. It is necessary to set the mask 33 on which the squirrel film 37 having the baked film is stretched in the exposure unit G, and the control mode is as follows. When the control in this mode is executed as shown in the flowchart of FIG. A list of types is displayed on the monitor 5. This display is, as shown in the middle part of FIG. 4, a postcard (1) to <print type list>.
Selection items are displayed for a total of eight types of (5) and greeting cards (1) to (3). For each type, the size of the photographic paper 2 to be used (only one type in the case of a post card), the size of the image to be projected and exposed, the size of the area to be contact-exposed, and the position of this contact exposure Are classified into eight types based on the above, and when a selection is made at the console 6, setting data of the selected type (data of a data table stored in the EEPROM)
Is displayed on the monitor 5, and when there is an operation to change data from the console 6, the changed data is
The data to be written in the PROM is changed, and if the selection is changed, the change is permitted (# 601 to # 601).
# 607 step).

When there is a request for printing from the console 6 (step # 606), the A type in which the contact exposure area (R area) is set on the upper side in the conveying direction of the photographic paper 2 is set. It is determined whether the pattern is a B-type pattern in which the contact exposure areas (R areas) and (F areas) are set on the upper side and the lower side in the transport direction of the photographic paper 2. To set the focal length of the optical lens 11 to a set value and execute either the A type print routine or the B type print routine (steps # 608, # 609, and # 700).・ #
608, # 610 step, # 800 step). still,
It is also possible to perform printing in which the contact exposure area (F) is set on the lower side of the transport of the photographic paper 2, but this print is performed by setting the negative film 1 in the film transport unit F in the opposite direction to the left and right. Since the characters and illustrations of the squirrel film 37 and the like stretched over the opening 33A can be set upside down, a mode for performing this printing is not set.

As shown in the flowchart of FIG.
At the time of execution of the type print routine (step # 700), after setting the number of prints, the photographic paper 2 cut to the set length is set at the projection exposure position, and FIG.
As shown in (b), while the mask 33 is brought into close contact with the photographic paper 2 by driving the electromagnetic solenoid 36, the shutter 13 is opened for a set time to perform projection exposure, and at the same time, the auxiliary light source 34 is turned on for a set time. Then, the exposure of the exposed photographic paper 2 to the development processing unit 3 is performed in a state where the driving of the electromagnetic solenoid 36 is stopped and the mask 33 is separated from the photographic paper 2. The exposure is continued until the set number of exposures is completed (# 7).
01 to # 707 steps).

As shown in the flowchart of FIG.
When the type print routine (# 800 step) is executed, after setting the number of prints, the photographic paper 2 is conveyed by the set amount, and the electromagnetic solenoid 36 drives the mask 33 in close contact with the photographic paper 2 to set the length. Photographic paper 2 cut into pieces
19 is set at the projection exposure position, and the mask 33 is brought into close contact with the photographic paper 2 by driving the electromagnetic solenoid 36.
As shown in (a), the auxiliary light source 34 is turned on for a set time to perform contact exposure on the F region, and thereafter, the drive of the electromagnetic solenoid 36 is stopped and the mask 33 is separated from the printing paper 2 for printing. When the paper 2 has been fed by the set length, the cutter 2 drives the cutter 23 to cut the photographic paper 2. The photographic paper 2 is fed to a position where the F area passes through the projection exposure position, and the unexposed area is projected to the projection exposure position. (# 801- #
806 steps). When the photographic paper 2 is set in this way, as shown in FIG. 19B, the shutter 13 is opened for a set time to perform the projection exposure, and at the same time, the auxiliary light source 34 is turned on to perform the close exposure to the R region. After that, the drive of the electromagnetic solenoid 36 is stopped, and the processing of sending the exposed photographic paper 2 to the developing processing unit 3 with the mask 33 separated from the photographic paper 2 is completed. (Steps # 807 to # 811).

The setting data is displayed on the monitor 5 as shown in the lower part of FIG.
Whether or not contact exposure is performed in the area is represented by [ON / OFF] data, and the exposure time (unit: millisecond) when performing contact exposure in the F area is represented by numerical data. Whether or not to perform contact exposure is represented by [ON / OFF] data, and the exposure time (unit: millisecond) when performing contact exposure in this R region is represented by numerical data.
The size (unit: millimeter) of the contact exposure between the region and the R region is represented by numerical data, and the focal point movement amount (unit: millimeter) of the optical lens 11 is represented by a numerical value. Note that when data [OFF] in which the contact exposure is not performed is set in both the F area and the R area, the exposure time data and the exposure size data are not displayed.

In the normal mode and the test mode, the contact exposure is not performed. Therefore, when a request for displaying the set data is made, the contact exposure in the F area and the R area is performed although the set data is displayed. Not to perform [OF
F] has already been set, and input of data from the console 6 is also disabled. Then, in the contact mode, as shown in FIG. 20A, the data for performing the contact exposure in the F region is [OF] as in the case of performing the contact exposure in the R region.
F], the data for performing the contact exposure in the R area is set to [ON], and no other data is set.
No change or entry of the displayed data is allowed. In the character insertion mode, as shown in FIG. 20B, the data for performing the contact exposure in the F area is set to [OFF], as in the case of performing the contact exposure in the R area. Exposure data is set to [ON], contact exposure time data corresponding to the R region is set, and lens movement amount data is further set. This contact exposure time data and lens movement amount data are set. Is allowed, but no other data is allowed to be changed or entered. In both the contact mode and the character insertion routine, the contact exposure is performed at the timing when the lower end of the photographic paper 2 on the transport side reaches a preset position. Therefore, the data of the R region is used as data for determining the timing of the contact exposure.

Next, in the A type of the card mode, FIG.
As shown at 0 (c), the data for performing the contact exposure in the F area is set to [OFF], the data for performing the contact exposure in the R area is set to [ON], and the contact corresponding to the R area is set. Exposure time data is set (this ON / OFF data cannot be changed). Further, data of the size of the R region and data of the lens movement amount are set, and the numerical value displayed in this manner and the R region The contact exposure time and the data of the lens focal length can be changed. In other words, in this type A print, data based on the type of the selected postcard or greeting card is displayed, so that only the exposure time and the lens focal point movement amount need to be adjusted at the time of printing. When the contact exposure is performed in a size not performed, the purpose can be achieved by adjusting the R region size.

Next, in the B type in the card mode, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 0 (d), the data for performing the contact exposure in the F area is set to [ON], and the data for performing the contact exposure in the R area is set to [ON]. The data of the contact exposure time to be set are set, and the data of the size of the F area and the R area and the data of the lens movement amount are set. The numerical value displayed in this manner, the contact exposure time and the lens for the F area and the R area are set. The data of the focal shift amount can be changed. That is, in the B type print, data based on the type of the selected postcard or greeting card is displayed, so that only the exposure time and the lens focal point movement amount need to be adjusted at the time of printing. When contact exposure is performed in a size in which no region is set, the purpose can be achieved by adjusting each size.

As described above, according to the present invention, when performing printing, a required printing type can be selected from a variety of card printing types on the basis of a menu displayed on the monitor 5. This eliminates the need for the operator to manually input the settings and the size of the contact exposure while checking the setting items, thereby enabling quick processing. When printing in each mode, the contents of the data table are EEPRO.
Since it can be read out from M and displayed on the monitor 5, it is possible not only to check the form of the print with numerical values,
It is also possible to change the contents of the data table such as the exposure position for performing the contact exposure, the size of the contact exposure, the time of the contact exposure, and the setting of the focal length of the optical lens 11.
Can be easily performed while visually confirming the display.

[Other Embodiments] In the present invention, besides the above embodiment, for example, it is possible to set a mode in which all data can be set arbitrarily, and the print size when set in this manner. Alternatively, it is also possible to set and execute a program so that the area of the contact exposure is made into a graphic and displayed on the monitor 5 so that the state of the print can be visually grasped.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a photographic printing apparatus.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an arrangement of an exposure system from a light source to photographic paper.

FIG. 3 is a block circuit diagram of a control system.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing display contents of a monitor.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an initial operation.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a normal mode routine.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a test mode routine.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a contact mode routine.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a character insertion mode.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a card mode.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of an A type print routine.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a B-type print routine.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an exposure area.

FIG. 14 is a schematic view showing exposure in a normal mode.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an exposure form and a mask shape in a test mode.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an exposure mode and a mask shape in a contact mode.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an exposure mode and a mask shape in a character insertion mode.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an exposure mode and a mask shape in an A type in a card mode.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an exposure mode and a mask shape in a B type in a card mode.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing display contents of a monitor in an exposure mode.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 photographic film 2 photographic paper 4 control means 5 monitor 6 selection means / input means 7 main light source 11 optical lens 33 mask 33A opening 34 auxiliary light source 37 film F film supporting part G exposure unit

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A film support section (F) for supporting a photographic film (1), an exposure section to which photographic paper (2) is supplied,
Photographic film (1) supported by film support (F)
A main light source (7) for guiding light rays to the light source, and an optical lens (11) for forming a frame image of a photographic film (1) to which the light rays of the main light source (7) are guided on photographic paper of an exposure unit. An exposure unit (G) is provided for contact-exposing an image of the film (37) stretched over the opening (33A) of the mask (33) to a set position of the photographic paper (2) by a light beam from the auxiliary light source (34). A photographic printing apparatus, comprising: a plurality of types of position data for closely exposing an image of a film (37) stretched over an opening (33A) of the mask (33) to a predetermined position of a photographic paper (2); When exposure is performed by the exposure unit (G), the exposure is performed at a predetermined position on the photographic paper (2) based on one of a plurality of types of position data stored in the storage. With control means (4) for performing True printing device. 2. The exposure unit (G) is disposed on the upper side in the photographic paper transport direction with reference to the projection exposure position by the optical lens (11), and the position of the contact exposure is determined by the photographic paper (2). ), The photographic paper (2) is transported to the projection exposure position when the photographic paper (2) is set on the upper side in the transport direction of the photographic paper (2) based on the position of the projection exposure image with respect to the exposure unit (G). When the position of the contact exposure is set on the lower side in the transport direction of the printing paper (2) with reference to the position of the projection exposure image on the printing paper (2), the exposure unit (G ), The lower end of the photographic paper is fed to perform the contact exposure, and then the photographic paper (2) is sent to the position where the contact exposure is performed to pass the projection exposure position to perform the projection exposure. As described above, when the position data is photographic paper (2) 2. The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the photographic printing apparatus is constituted by the following transport control data. 3. The contact exposure position is simultaneously set at two positions, an upper side in a transport direction of the photographic paper (2) and a lower side in the transport direction of the photographic paper (2), based on the position of the projected exposure image on the photographic paper (2). In this case, after the contact exposure is performed on the lower side in the transport direction, the photographic paper (2) is sent to a position where the contact exposed portion passes through the projection exposure position, and the photographic paper (2) is transported together with the projection exposure. 3. The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein an exposure order is set in said control means (4) so as to perform contact exposure on the side. 4. A selecting means for selecting a contact exposure position based on a projection exposure position of an image of a photographic film (1) on a photographic paper (2) when performing contact exposure using said exposure unit (G). The photographic printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising (6) and a monitor (5) for displaying a selection status of the selection means (6). 5. An input means (6) for inputting data artificially when newly writing position data in the storage means or when changing position data,
5. The apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising a writing means for displaying a value on said monitor when data is input from said input means, and writing the value to a storage means. Photo printing equipment.