JP2002301876A - Recording paper with perforated line and recording system employing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily produce a desired recording paper by devising a recording paper so as to obtain the recording paper satisfying a desired function so that a desired configuration can be obtained in the configuration of end parts after cutting along perforated lines even when a deviation is generated between the position of the perforated lines and the position of cut-ins, in the recording paper with the perforated lines, which is employed for a heat transfer recording device and provided with readily cut perforated lines at both sides in the lengthwise direction of the same. SOLUTION: The recording paper with perforated lines is rounded at the terminal parts of the long sides of the same and, further, added with parts of the same continuous to the cut-ins while the perforated lines are constituted so as to have configurations intersecting with the long sides at the parts of the cut-ins while the recording system employs the recording paper with perforated lines.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a recording paper used in a recording apparatus for recording an image of a plurality of colors by reciprocating the recording paper. The present invention relates to the shape of a recording paper for recording on the entire surface to obtain a print having a desired shape.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Today, with the spread of digital video cameras, digital cameras, and the like, the demand for color printers for recording color images obtained by them has increased. As one of the recording methods of such a color printer, there is a method in which an ink sheet coated with a heat sublimable or heat-meltable ink is selectively heated by a thermal head to transfer an ink image to recording paper. In particular, the sublimation type thermal transfer recording apparatus can obtain a high-quality full-color image and is expected to be used as a color printer for a digital camera.

Further, with the spread of telephone cards and credit cards, purses and notebooks that can handle cards of these sizes and store them at a low price are also becoming widespread. (The size of these cards is 54 mm x 85.5 mm, as shown in Figure 2.
mm, the four ends of which are rounded with a curvature of about R = 4 mm. ) Furthermore, due to the spread of prints and films with lenses, etc., high-quality full-color images such as photographs are stored in these wallets and notebooks, always carried, and watched or exchanged as appropriate. There is an increasing number of opportunities to enjoy high-quality full-color images close to the user.

[0004] Therefore, a color printer capable of preparing a card size high quality full color image is expected. However, the card size is smaller than the size of conventional photo prints, so in order to obtain a more impressive image,
It is desirable to print as large an image as possible, more preferably over the entire surface, and there is a need for a printing system capable of such printing.

In a thermal transfer recording apparatus, generally, a recording paper is reciprocated to record an image of a plurality of colors. Therefore, it is necessary to hold the recording paper at the time of printing. Usually, the size of an image that can be printed on a recording paper is limited, and an image cannot be recorded on the entire surface of the recording paper like a silver halide photograph.

On the other hand, recording paper of a desired size is
In order to obtain a recorded image as wide as possible or to obtain a printed image of the entire recording, use a recording paper with perforations that are easy to cut out on both sides in the transport direction of the recording paper, print with a thermal transfer recording device, and after printing and recording, A part of the recording paper is cut at a perforation to make the recording paper a desired size, thereby obtaining a recording image as wide as possible or obtaining a recording image in which the image is recorded on the entire recording paper like a silver halide photograph. Methods are known.

As examples of recording paper used in this known method, FIG. 3 shows a recording paper before perforation cutting, and FIG. 4 ((A), (B)) shows a recording paper before printing and before perforation cutting. FIG. 5 (A) shows the recording paper (print recording paper of a desired size) after the perforation cutting.
(B)). Here, the images shown in FIGS.
Fig. 4 shows an example in which an image having an aspect ratio of 4: 3 is printed as wide as possible without any part of the image.
The images shown in (B) and 5 (B) are examples of printing on the entire surface.
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 ((A), (B)), the recording paper P has a margin that cannot be recorded in order to hold the recording paper at the time of printing so that it can be easily cut out later by hand. Perforation 12
Is provided. Similarly, a perforation 12 is provided at a contrasting position on the other end, so that the user can easily insert the recording paper into the paper cassette for storing the recording paper without worrying about the orientation. Can be set. After printing, a part of the recording paper is cut off at
A print PS having a desired size shown in (A) and (B) is obtained. Further, since the four-sided ends of the printed matter obtained in this manner are rounded, as shown in FIGS. 4 (A) and 5 (A), an image is printed as widely as possible, or as shown in FIG. ), 5
As shown in (B), it is possible to obtain a printed matter of a desired size in which an image is recorded on the entire surface, and is stored in a wallet, a notebook, a card case, etc. in the same manner as the above-mentioned telephone card or credit card. In this case, it is possible to obtain a print which can be easily stored without the end portions abutting against or being caught by the stored items.

[0008]

In this way, a print having a desired size and a desired shape can be obtained. However, as shown in FIG. Since the position of the cut and the position of the perforation coincide with each other, if the position of the perforation and the position of the cut are shifted, as shown in FIG. 9, the shape of the end portion does not satisfy the desired function. There are cases. In order to prevent this, it is necessary to prevent a deviation between the perforation position and the notch position during the preparation of the recording paper. It cannot be easily realized when creating paper.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a semiconductor device having an end portion having a desired shape after cutting a perforation even if a deviation occurs between a perforation position and a notch position. It is intended to easily create a desired recording paper by devising the recording paper so as to obtain a recording paper satisfying a desired function.

[0010]

In order to achieve the above object,
The first invention according to the present application is directed to a perforated recording paper having perforations that are easy to cut on both sides in the longitudinal direction, which is used in an apparatus for performing thermal transfer recording. The recording paper is configured to have a rounded shape at the end of the long side of the recording paper, and further, the recording that is connected to the cut in the longitudinal direction. The present invention relates to a perforated recording paper, characterized in that a part of the paper is added and the perforation is formed so as to intersect the long side at the cut portion. .

The thermal transfer recording using the perforated recording paper has a color ink layer coated with an ink which is transferred to the recording paper by heating using a heating means in which a plurality of heating elements are arranged in a line. Preferably, the transfer is performed by transferring the color ink to the recording paper by heating a thermal transfer sheet.

Further, a second invention according to the present application is directed to an apparatus for performing thermal transfer recording, a thermal transfer sheet having a color ink layer coated with ink to be transferred to recording paper by heating, and a method for transferring the ink. And a perforated recording paper having perforations that are easy to cut on both sides in the longitudinal direction, the recording paper is provided with a notch that is rounded at the end of the long side, and further, in the longitudinal direction, A part of the recording paper leading to the cut is added, and the perforations are formed so as to intersect the long sides at the cuts, and the recording paper after recording is cut at the perforations. Accordingly, the present invention relates to a recording system characterized in that the four end portions are configured to have a rounded shape.

The heating in the thermal transfer recording using the perforated recording paper is preferably performed by using a heating means in which a plurality of heating elements are arranged in a line.

[Effect] As described above, even if the position of the perforation is shifted from the position of the cut, even after the perforation is cut,
The shape of the end portion becomes a desired shape, and a recording paper satisfying a desired function can be obtained.

[0015]

Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a thermal transfer recording apparatus for carrying out printing and obtaining a print of a desired size in the present invention.

FIG. 6 shows a recording sheet P having a structure showing one embodiment according to the present invention. The recording paper has perforations on both sides in the longitudinal direction, which are easily cut, and after being cut at the perforations, the four ends are rounded. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the recording paper is provided with a notch that is rounded at the end of the long side of the recording paper, and a portion of the recording paper that leads to the cut is formed in the longitudinal direction. In addition, the perforations are configured to intersect with the long sides at the cuts. FIG. 7 shows an example of a print PS having a desired size obtained by the present invention.

First, the overall configuration of the recording apparatus will be described.
Are fed one by one by the paper feed roller 3. Then, the recording section is reciprocated by being nipped and transported by the transport roller pair 4.

In the recording section, a platen roller 5 and a thermal head 6 which generates heat in accordance with recording information are opposed to each other with a recording paper transport path interposed therebetween. By pressing an ink sheet 8 having an overcoat layer overcoated on the printing screen to protect the printing screen with the ink layer coated with the ink on the printing paper P by the thermal head 6, and selectively heating the printing paper P, A predetermined image is transferred and recorded on the recording P, and the protective layer is overcoated.

The ink sheet covers the printing area of the recording paper P, and has a size substantially equal to the size of yellow (Y),
Each of the magenta (M) and cyan (C) ink layers and the overcoat (OP) layer are provided side by side, and each layer is thermally transferred, and the recording paper P is returned to the recording start position P1, and the recording paper P is placed on the recording paper. , And sequentially transferred. Thus, the recording paper P
Is reciprocated by the number of the color inks and the number of overcoat layers by the transport roller pair 4 and finally guided to the paper discharge roller pair 9 to be discharged out of the housing, thereby completing the recording operation. in this way,
In a general thermal transfer recording apparatus, since three YMC colors are recorded three times in a sequential manner, it is necessary to control so that the recording leading ends of the respective colors are accurately matched. For this purpose, the recording paper P must be securely nipped and conveyed by the conveying roller pair 4 shown in FIG. For this reason, an unrecordable margin is required at the end of the recording paper P. In view of this, finally to the desired size,
In order to obtain a printed matter on which an image is recorded as widely as possible or a printed matter without an edge, as shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. A perforation 12 is provided so that the margins that cannot be obtained or a part thereof can be easily cut off later by hand.

[0021]

FIG. 7 (A) and FIG. 7 ((A), FIG. 7 (A), FIG. 6 (A) and FIG. The print record shown in B)) can be obtained.

In the recording paper P shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 ((A) and (B)), a notch is provided by being rounded at the end of the long side of the recording paper, and the recording leading to the notch in the longitudinal direction. A part of the paper is added, and the perforation is configured to intersect the long side at the cut. Therefore, by cutting at perforation 12, as shown in FIG.
It is possible to easily obtain a print having a desired size in which the image is printed as widely as possible or the image is printed on the entire surface and the four-sided ends are rounded.

[Embodiment 1] The images shown in FIGS. 7A and 8A are examples in which an image having an aspect ratio of 4: 3 is printed as wide as possible without a part of the image being overlapped. In this embodiment, the size of the recording paper after the perforation was cut was such that the length of the short side was 54 mm and the length of the long side was 85.5 mm. At this time, the size of the stamp image is 54 mm on the short side and 72 mm on the long side.
In this embodiment, a margin of 6.75 mm is provided for each of the front and rear portions.

[Embodiment 2] The images shown in FIGS. 7B and 8B are examples in which the entire surface is printed.

The recording paper P shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 ((A), (B))
Is provided with a notch that is rounded at the end of the long side of the recording paper, a part of the recording paper leading to the notch is added in the longitudinal direction, and the perforation has a shape that intersects the long side at this notch. It is configured. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the end R is set to 4 mm and the cut is provided, whereas 3 m from the position where the cut in the long side direction starts.
Since the perforation is set at the position of m and the perforation intersects the long side at the notch, the position of the perforation and the position of the notch are 1
Even if there is a deviation of mm, as shown in FIG. 9, the change in shape due to the deviation is absorbed, and it is possible to obtain a desired shape of recording paper having a rounded four-side end.

[0026]

As described above, according to the present invention, even if a deviation occurs between the position of the perforation and the position of the notch at the time of forming the recording paper, the shape of the end portion is not changed after the perforation is cut. A recording paper having a desired shape and satisfying a desired function can be obtained, and a desired recording paper can be easily created.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing an outline of a thermal transfer recording apparatus used for carrying out the present invention.

Fig. 2 Size of telephone card and credit card

FIG. 3 shows a conventional perforated recording paper.

FIG. 4 shows a conventional perforated recording sheet (after printing and before perforation cutting). (A) An example in which an image having an aspect ratio of 4: 3 is printed as wide as possible. (B) This is an example of printing on the entire surface.

FIG. 5 shows a conventional perforated recording paper (after printing and after perforation cutting). (A) An example in which an image having an aspect ratio of 4: 3 is printed as wide as possible. (B) This is an example of printing on the entire surface.

FIG. 6 is a perforated recording sheet used in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an example of a print obtained by carrying out the present invention (after printing and before cutting perforations). (A) An example in which an image having an aspect ratio of 4: 3 is printed as wide as possible. (B) This is an example of printing on the entire surface.

FIG. 8 shows an example of a print obtained by carrying out the present invention (after printing, after cutting perforations). (A) An example in which an image having an aspect ratio of 4: 3 is printed as wide as possible. (B) This is an example of printing on the entire surface.

FIG. 9 is an example showing a problem caused by a conventional perforated recording sheet.

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A perforated recording paper having perforations on both sides in the longitudinal direction, which is used in an apparatus for performing thermal transfer recording, wherein the recording paper is cut at the perforations and the four ends are rounded. The recording paper has a configuration in which a notch is provided by being rounded at an end of the long side of the recording paper. Further, in the longitudinal direction, a part of the recording paper connected to the notch is formed. Perforated recording paper, wherein the recording paper is added, and the perforations are formed so as to intersect the long sides at the cuts. 2. The thermal transfer recording using the perforated recording paper is performed by using a heating unit in which a plurality of heating elements are arranged in a line.
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the heat transfer is performed by transferring the color ink to the recording paper by heating a thermal transfer sheet having a color ink layer coated with the ink transferred to the recording paper by heating. 3. Perforated recording paper. 3. An apparatus for performing thermal transfer recording, a thermal transfer sheet having a color ink layer coated with ink to be transferred to a recording paper by heating, and a sewing machine to which the ink is transferred, which can be easily cut on both longitudinal sides. In a recording system comprising a perforated recording paper having a perforation, the recording paper is provided with a cut by being rounded at an end of a long side, and further, a part of the recording paper leading to the cut is formed in a longitudinal direction. The perforations are formed so as to intersect the long sides at the cuts. By cutting the recording paper after recording at the perforations, the four-sided ends are rounded. A recording system characterized in that the recording system is configured to have a predetermined shape. 4. The recording system according to claim 3, wherein the heating in the thermal transfer recording using the perforated recording paper is performed using a heating unit in which a plurality of heating elements are arranged in a line.