JP2002205434A - Image output unit and printing system - Google Patents
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【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明はインクジェット記録
方法を用いた画像出力装置とそのプリンティングシステ
ムに関する。[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to an image output apparatus using an ink jet recording method and a printing system thereof.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】インクジェット記録は、微細なノズルか
らインクを小滴として吐出して、文字や図形を被記録体
表面に記録する方法である。コンパクト、低コスト、印
字動作のノイズの少なさから、一般家庭やＳＯＨＯ市場
の出力装置として広く浸透している。近年ではアウトプ
ットされた画像は、写真の画質や保存性と遜色ないレベ
ルまで高まってきている。このインクジェット記録は、
前述の高画質であることに加えて、他の記録方式（電子
写真方式、写真方式、印刷方式）と比較しても簡単な機
構で装置の大型化が可能であり、大画面印刷が必要とな
る広告や展示用途用の出力機器としても大型のインクジ
ェットプリンタが開発され市場投入し急速に普及しつつ
ある。2. Description of the Related Art Ink jet recording is a method of discharging characters as droplets from fine nozzles to record characters and figures on the surface of a recording medium. Because of its compact size, low cost, and low noise in printing operation, it has been widely used as an output device in general homes and the SOHO market. In recent years, output images have been increased to a level comparable to the image quality and storability of photographs. This inkjet recording,
In addition to the high image quality described above, the size of the device can be increased with a simple mechanism compared to other recording methods (electrophotographic method, photographic method, printing method), and large screen printing is required. Large-sized inkjet printers have also been developed and put into the market as output devices for advertising and exhibition applications, and are rapidly becoming popular.
【０００３】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】従来の技術は、明らか
に不特定多数の人間を対象とするディスプレー（ポスタ
ーや案内板、事件の号外判）用途であっても、一旦プリ
ンタで印刷し、印刷の終わった記録紙をラミネートや額
縁に入れるなどしていた。また所定の展示期間が過ぎれ
ば、再び回収して画像が記録された記録紙を処分等して
いた。すなわち、印刷物を印字、印刷物を加工（ラ
ミネートや額に入れる）、所定の場所に展示、必要
期間を経過したら回収廃棄という作業から成り立ってい
た。In the prior art, even a display (a poster, a signboard, an extra format of a case) intended for an unspecified number of humans is printed once by a printer, and then printed. The finished recording paper was put in a laminate or picture frame. Also, after a predetermined exhibition period, the recording paper on which the image is recorded is collected again and disposed of. In other words, it consisted of printing a printed matter, processing the printed matter (laminating or putting it in a frame), displaying it at a predetermined place, and collecting and discarding it after a necessary period.
【０００４】本発明による画像出力装置及びプリンティ
ングシステム及びその利用方法は、不特定多数の人間の
鑑賞や広告用途に特化して、上記のからの一部また
は全部をネットワークからの信号により可能とするもの
である。An image output apparatus, a printing system, and a method of using the same according to the present invention are specially designed for viewing and advertising of an unspecified number of people, and enable some or all of the above by using signals from a network. Things.
【０００５】[0005]
【課題を解決するための手段】本発明の画像出力装置
は、少なくとも、紙送り機構、画像印字面表示領域、イ
ンクジェット記録システム及び印字データ処理パーツか
らなることを特徴とする。The image output apparatus according to the present invention is characterized by comprising at least a paper feed mechanism, an image print surface display area, an ink jet recording system, and print data processing parts.
【０００６】本発明の画像出力装置は、紙送り機構が少
なくとも、記録紙を送り出す記録紙保持ロールと記録紙
巻き取りロールからなることを特徴とする。An image output apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the paper feed mechanism comprises at least a recording paper holding roll for feeding out recording paper and a recording paper take-up roll.
【０００７】本発明の画像出力装置は、紙送り機構が少
なくとも、記録紙を送り出す記録紙保持ロールと記録紙
巻き取りロール及び画像印字面表示領域の水平度調整パ
ーツを設置したことを特徴とする。The image output apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the paper feed mechanism has at least a recording paper holding roll for feeding the recording paper, a recording paper take-up roll, and a part for adjusting the level of the image printing surface display area.
【０００８】本発明の画像出力装置は、記録紙保持ロー
ルに供する記録紙が、基材に塗工層を設けることでイン
クジェットインクの吸収性や発色性に適した記録紙であ
ることを特徴とする。[0008] The image output apparatus of the present invention is characterized in that the recording paper to be supplied to the recording paper holding roll is a recording paper suitable for absorbing and coloring ink-jet ink by providing a coating layer on a base material. I do.
【０００９】本発明の画像出力装置は、画像印字面表示
領域に透明パネルを設置したことを特徴とする。An image output apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that a transparent panel is provided in an image printing surface display area.
【００１０】本発明の画像出力装置は、透明パネルに紫
外線を遮断する作用を持たせたことを特徴とする。An image output apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the transparent panel has an action of blocking ultraviolet rays.
【００１１】本発明のプリンティングシステムは、画像
情報の発信源となる画像タンクから、ネットワークを介
して各端末に画像データを送信して、任意の場所や時間
に指定した画像を出力表示可能であることを特徴とす
る。The printing system according to the present invention can transmit image data from an image tank, which is a source of image information, to each terminal via a network and output and display an image designated at an arbitrary place or time. It is characterized by the following.
【００１２】[0012]
【発明の実施の形態】本発明の画像出力装置について説
明する。DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An image output device according to the present invention will be described.
【００１３】本発明の画像出力装置の基本動作を図１に
より説明する。The basic operation of the image output apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
【００１４】本発明による代表的な画像出力装置の紙送
り機構は、記録紙保持ロール１−６及び記録紙巻き取り
ロール１−１及び水平度調整パーツ１−８からなる。さ
らに基本的な動作は、記録紙保持ロール１−６から供給
される記録紙１−２は水平度調整パーツ１−８で水平を
保ちながら図示した矢印方向に搬送され、記録紙巻き取
りロール１−１に巻き取られることからなる。記録紙１
−２は、搬送途中に設置されたインクジェット記録シス
テム１−４により、印字データ処理パーツ１−５で外部
から入力された信号に応じて印字記録される。印字され
た画像は、図示した画像印字面表示領域１−３に表示さ
れる。さらに、画像印字面表示領域１−３は、透明パネ
ル１−９で外部からの刺激（例えば、強い日差し、雨
水、人の指による接触）から保護される。基本的には本
発明の画像出力装置は前述の構成で成り立つが、壁に架
けたり、デザインの選択域を広げる意味でケース１−７
を設けても構わない。A paper feed mechanism of a typical image output apparatus according to the present invention comprises a recording paper holding roll 1-6, a recording paper take-up roll 1-1, and a levelness adjusting part 1-8. Further, the basic operation is as follows. The recording paper 1-2 supplied from the recording paper holding roll 1-6 is conveyed in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 1. Recording paper 1
-2 is printed and recorded by the print data processing part 1-5 according to a signal input from the outside by the ink jet recording system 1-4 installed in the middle of conveyance. The printed image is displayed in the illustrated image printing surface display area 1-3. Further, the image printing surface display area 1-3 is protected from external stimuli (for example, strong sunlight, rainwater, and contact with a human finger) by the transparent panel 1-9. Basically, the image output device of the present invention is realized by the above-described configuration.
May be provided.
【００１５】次に本発明の画像出力装置の構成要素につ
いて具体的に説明する。Next, the components of the image output apparatus of the present invention will be specifically described.
【００１６】本発明画像出力装置の紙送り機構は、記録
紙保持ロールと記録紙巻き取りロールから構成される場
合が多い。図２に本発明の記録紙供給ロールの例、図３
に本発明の記録紙巻き取りロールの例を示す。The paper feed mechanism of the image output apparatus of the present invention often comprises a recording paper holding roll and a recording paper take-up roll. FIG. 2 shows an example of the recording paper supply roll of the present invention, and FIG.
FIG. 1 shows an example of the recording paper take-up roll of the present invention.
【００１７】図２は、本発明の画像出力装置の記録紙保
持ロールの一構成例である。記録紙２−４は、ロール紙
保持ガイド２−１、２−２により保持される。ロール紙
保持ガイドには、片方あるいは両方が固定ばね２−３に
より記録紙が弛みや脱落が生じないように保持される。
図２は、片方のロール紙保持ガイドの固定ばねを設置し
た例を示してある。また、記録紙２−４は装置の構成上
ロール紙タイプが好ましい。FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of a recording paper holding roll of the image output apparatus of the present invention. The recording paper 2-4 is held by roll paper holding guides 2-1 and 2-2. One or both of the roll paper holding guides are held by fixed springs 2-3 so that the recording paper does not loosen or fall off.
FIG. 2 shows an example in which a fixed spring of one roll paper holding guide is installed. Further, the recording paper 2-4 is preferably a roll paper type due to the configuration of the apparatus.
【００１８】図３は、本発明の画像出力装置の記録紙巻
き取りロールの一構成例である。ロール紙保持ガイド３
−１、３−２が対をなす形で設置される。片方のロール
紙保持ガイド３−２には、図２で説明した記録紙保持ロ
ールと同様な目的で、固定ばね３−３が設置されてい
る。またもう片側のロール紙保持ガイド３−１には記録
紙搬送制御機構３−５が設置され、印字データに対応し
て図示されないモーターにより記録紙の紙送り量が制御
されている。さらに、記録紙巻き取りロールには、ロー
ル紙端面固定機構３−４が設置されることで記録紙を保
持し、正確な紙送り精度を保つことが可能となってい
る。FIG. 3 shows an example of the configuration of a recording paper take-up roll of the image output apparatus of the present invention. Roll paper holding guide 3
-1, 3-2 are installed in pairs. A fixed spring 3-3 is provided on one roll paper holding guide 3-2 for the same purpose as the recording paper holding roll described with reference to FIG. A recording paper transport control mechanism 3-5 is provided on the other roll paper holding guide 3-1. The recording paper transport amount is controlled by a motor (not shown) corresponding to print data. Further, the recording paper take-up roll is provided with a roll paper end face fixing mechanism 3-4, whereby the recording paper is held, and accurate paper feeding accuracy can be maintained.
【００１９】次に、図４に水平度調整パーツの一構成例
を示す。Next, FIG. 4 shows an example of the configuration of a horizontality adjusting part.
【００２０】水平度調整パーツ設置の目的としては、画
像印字面印字領域の出力画像の水平度を保ち見やすくす
ることと、装置内の透明パネル１−９との印字直後（イ
ンク定着前）の接触による印字面の汚れを防止すること
にある。記録紙保持ロール１−６から供給される記録紙
１−２は、位置を固定された搬送位置制御ロール４−
１、４−２に、紙押しつけロール４−３、４−４のばね
押圧により押しつけられ透明パネル１−９に対して水平
を保つ位置で搬送経路を固定することで、目的が達成さ
れる。図２、図３及び図４を用いて、本発明の画像出力
装置の紙送り機構の構成例を説明してきたが、装置の構
成はこれらの具体例に限定されるものでなく、本発明の
主旨を逸脱しない限り自由に構成可能である。The purpose of installing the horizontality adjusting parts is to maintain the horizontality of the output image in the printing area of the image printing surface to make it easy to see, and to make contact with the transparent panel 1-9 in the apparatus immediately after printing (before ink fixing). The present invention is to prevent the printing surface from being stained by the printing. The recording paper 1-2 supplied from the recording paper holding roll 1-6 is transferred to a transport position control roll 4-
The object is achieved by fixing the transport path at a position where the sheet is pressed against the transparent panel 1-9 by the spring pressing of the paper pressing rolls 4-3 and 4-4. Although the configuration example of the paper feed mechanism of the image output apparatus of the present invention has been described with reference to FIGS. 2, 3, and 4, the configuration of the apparatus is not limited to these specific examples. It can be freely configured without departing from the gist.
【００２１】次に本発明の画像出力装置のインクジェッ
ト記録システム及び印字データ処理パーツについて説明
するが、これらは本発明の範囲を限定するものではな
い。Next, the ink jet recording system and the print data processing part of the image output apparatus of the present invention will be described, but these do not limit the scope of the present invention.
【００２２】図５は、本発明のインクジェット記録シス
テム及び印字データ処理パーツの構成図である。FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of the ink jet recording system and print data processing parts of the present invention.
【００２３】画像データ５−６は、情報発信元からＷＥ
Ｂや無線（ＦＭ信号）を通じて発信される。この信号を
本発明の画像出力装置内に設置されたプリンタキャッシ
ュメモリ５−５により印字信号として画像出力装置に認
識させる。次にこと信号によりインクジェットプリント
ヘッドが記録紙１−２に印字記録を行う。インクジェッ
トプリントヘッドは、キャリッジガイド５−２により双
方向にオンキャリッジ方式インクジェットプリンタヘッ
ド５−１が動くタイプであったり、記録紙１−２と対向
する方向に設置したマルチラインインクジェットプリン
タヘッド５−３である場合があるが、画像印字面表示領
域の大きさや使用場所、コストを考慮して選択される。
なお、マルチラインインクジェットプリンタヘッドを採
用した場合は、オンキャリッジ方式インクジェットプリ
ンタヘッドとは異なり、インク供給タンク５−４は別に
設ける必要がある。The image data 5-6 is transmitted from the information source to the WE
It is transmitted through B or wireless (FM signal). This signal is recognized by the image output device as a print signal by the printer cache memory 5-5 installed in the image output device of the present invention. Next, the ink jet print head performs print recording on the recording paper 1-2 according to the signal. The ink jet print head is of a type in which an on-carriage type ink jet printer head 5-1 moves bidirectionally by a carriage guide 5-2, or a multi-line ink jet printer head 5-3 installed in a direction facing the recording paper 1-2. May be selected in consideration of the size of the image printing surface display area, the place of use, and the cost.
When a multi-line inkjet printer head is employed, unlike the on-carriage inkjet printer head, the ink supply tank 5-4 needs to be provided separately.
【００２４】本発明の画像出力装置の印字方式は、イン
クジェット記録方式である為、専用に開発されたインク
ジェット専用紙（ロールタイプ）の使用が好ましい。例
えば、感熱ロール紙などは発色性が悪く所望な色が再現
できない、印字滲み等が発生する等の問題が生じる。本
装置に好適に使用可能な記録紙を例示すると、ＰＭ写真
用紙ロールタイプ、ＰＭマット紙、フォトプリントロー
ル紙２ ロールタイプ（何れもセイコーエプソン株式会
社の商品）等が上げられる。Since the printing method of the image output apparatus of the present invention is an ink jet recording method, it is preferable to use a specially developed paper for ink jet (roll type). For example, heat-sensitive roll paper or the like has poor coloring properties and cannot reproduce a desired color, and causes problems such as print blurring. Examples of recording papers that can be suitably used in this apparatus include PM photo paper roll type, PM matte paper, and photo print roll paper 2 roll type (all are products of Seiko Epson Corporation).
【００２５】本発明による画像出力装置は、屋内外を問
わず不特定多数が視覚的に共有可能な静止画像を出力す
ることを目的とする。この為には、画像印字面表示領域
は透明であり、装置内部の記録紙に印字された印刷物が
視認可能であることが必要となる。さらには、屋外使用
を考えた場合、直射日光や大気中のガスに起因する印刷
物の色変化や雨水等による印刷物の劣化を抑える目的か
らも何らかの透明パネルを設けることが好ましい。また
直射日光に対しては、透明パネルに紫外線吸収（カッ
ト）機能を持たせることが極めて有効である。本発明に
使うことが可能な透明パネルの具体例を例示すると、メ
ラニン樹脂シート、アクリル樹脂シート、塩ビシート、
硝子シート等で紫外線吸収特性を持たせたシートを挙げ
ることが出来る。An object of the present invention is to output a still image that can be visually shared by an unspecified number of people, both indoors and outdoors. For this purpose, it is necessary that the image printing surface display area is transparent and the printed matter printed on the recording paper inside the apparatus is visible. Further, in consideration of outdoor use, it is preferable to provide some kind of transparent panel for the purpose of suppressing color change of the printed matter caused by direct sunlight or gas in the atmosphere and deterioration of the printed matter due to rainwater and the like. For direct sunlight, it is very effective to provide the transparent panel with an ultraviolet absorbing (cutting) function. Illustrative examples of the transparent panel that can be used in the present invention include a melanin resin sheet, an acrylic resin sheet, a PVC sheet,
Examples of the sheet include a sheet having a UV absorbing property such as a glass sheet.
【００２６】[0026]
【発明の効果】以上述べた例からわかるように、本発明
による画像出力装置及びプリンティングシステムは、こ
れまで印刷物を印字、印刷物を加工（ラミネートや
額に入れる）、所定の場所に展示、必要期間を経過
したら回収廃棄という作業から成り立っていた不特定多
数の人間の鑑賞や広告用途のかかる作業の一部または全
部をネットワークからの信号により簡素化、低コスト化
を可能にするという効果を有する。さらには、本発明の
展開範囲をこれまでの公共交通機関の吊るし広告の代用
とした場合、社内の美観を損なわないことや緊急度を要
する情報展示に素早く対応可能となるような効果が予測
される。As can be seen from the examples described above, the image output apparatus and the printing system according to the present invention print a printed matter, process the printed matter (laminated or framed), display it at a predetermined place, and have a required period of time. After that, a part or all of the work for appreciating a large number of unspecified persons and the use for advertisement, which has been constituted by the work of collection and disposal, can be simplified and reduced in cost by a signal from the network. Furthermore, if the scope of the present invention is used in place of the conventional hanging advertisement of public transportation, it is expected that the effect will be such that the aesthetics in the company will not be impaired and that it will be possible to quickly respond to information displays requiring urgency. You.
【図１】 本発明の画像出力装置の基本動作説明図。FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the basic operation of an image output apparatus according to the present invention.
【図２】 本発明の記録紙供給ロールの一例説明図。FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a recording paper supply roll of the present invention.
【図３】 本発明の記録紙巻き取りロールの一例説明
図。FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a recording paper take-up roll according to the present invention.
【図４】 本発明の水平度調整パーツの一構成例説明
図。FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a horizontality adjusting part according to the present invention.
【図５】 本発明のインクジェット記録システム及び印
字データ処理パーツの構成図。FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of an ink jet recording system and print data processing parts according to the present invention.
１−１．記録紙巻き取りロール １−２．記録紙 １−３．画像印字面表示領域 １−４．インクジェット記録システム １−５．印字データ処理パーツ １−６．記録紙保持ロール １−７．ケース １−８．水平度調整パーツ １−９．透明パネル ２−１．ロール紙保持ガイド ２−２．ロール紙保持ガイド ２−３．固定ばね ２−４．記録紙（ロールタイプ） ３−１．ロール紙保持ガイド ３−２．ロール紙保持ガイド ３−３．固定ばね ３−４．ロール紙端面固定機構 ３−５．記録紙搬送制御機構 ４−１．搬送位置制御ロール ４−２．搬送位置制御ロール ４−３．紙押しつけロール ４−４．紙押しつけロール ５−１．オンキャリッジ方式インクジェットプリンタヘ
ッド ５−２．キャリッジガイド ５−３．マルチラインインクジェットプリンタヘッド ５−４．インク供給タンク ５−５．プリンタキャッシュメモリ ５−６．画像データ1-1. Recording paper take-up roll 1-2. Recording paper 1-3. Image printing surface display area 1-4. Ink jet recording system 1-5. Print data processing parts 1-6. Recording paper holding roll 1-7. Case 1-8. Leveling adjustment parts 1-9. Transparent panel 2-1. Roll paper holding guide 2-2. Roll paper holding guide 2-3. Fixed spring 2-4. Recording paper (roll type) 3-1. Roll paper holding guide 3-2. Roll paper holding guide 3-3. Fixed spring 3-4. Roll paper end face fixing mechanism 3-5. Recording paper transport control mechanism 4-1. Transfer position control roll 4-2. Transfer position control roll 4-3. Paper pressing roll 4-4. Paper pressing roll 5-1. On-carriage type ink jet printer head 5-2. Carriage guide 5-3. Multi-line inkjet printer head 5-4. Ink supply tank 5-5. Printer cache memory 5-6. image data
Claims (7)
示領域、インクジェット記録システム及び印字データ処
理パーツからなることを特徴とする画像出力装置。1. An image output device comprising at least a paper feed mechanism, an image print surface display area, an ink jet recording system, and print data processing parts.
出す記録紙保持ロールと記録紙巻き取りロールからなる
ことを特徴とする請求項１記載の画像出力装置。2. The image output apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the paper feed mechanism comprises at least a recording paper holding roll for feeding out the recording paper and a recording paper take-up roll.
出す記録紙保持ロールと記録紙巻き取りロール及び画像
印字面表示領域の水平度調整パーツを設置したことを特
徴とする請求項１記載の画像出力装置。3. The image output according to claim 1, wherein the paper feed mechanism is provided with at least a recording paper holding roll for feeding the recording paper, a recording paper take-up roll, and a level adjustment part for an image printing surface display area. apparatus.
材に塗工層を設けた記録紙であることを特徴とする請求
項１記載の画像出力装置。4. The image output apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the recording paper supplied to the recording paper holding roll is a recording paper having a base material provided with a coating layer.
したことを特徴とする請求項１記載の画像出力装置。5. The image output device according to claim 1, wherein a transparent panel is provided in the image print surface display area.
たせたことを特徴とする請求項５記載の画像出力装置。6. The image output device according to claim 5, wherein the transparent panel has an action of blocking ultraviolet rays.
ら、ネットワークを介して各端末に画像データを送信し
て、任意の場所や時間に指定した画像を出力表示可能で
あることを特徴とするプリンティングシステム。7. An image data transmission source transmits image data to each terminal via a network from an image tank, and an image designated at an arbitrary place or time can be output and displayed. Printing system.
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