JP2002361991A - Printing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To control the reissue number of labels. SOLUTION: A printing head 5 prints predetermined printing data on the label 1 supplied from a label continuum 3 under the control of a control part 10 and, when the last label 1 of the label continuum 3 is detected by an end sensor 11, printing is applied up to the last label 1 and, after the printing data printed on the last label 1 is preserved, it is inquired whether the last label 1 can be used. When a user checks the last label 1 visually to judge the same to be unusable to indicate re-printing, the control part 10 prints the preserved printing data on the label 1 of the label continuum 3 newly loaded by the user to report reissue to the external device connected to an external interface 27.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a printing apparatus,
In particular, it relates to a printing device used when issuing labels and tickets.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional label printer as a printing apparatus, predetermined print data is printed on each label of a label continuous body (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a roll) for continuously supplying labels, and the label is printed on a final label. When printing is completed, a new roll is loaded, and after detecting the label pitch (the distance between the leading edge of the label and the leading edge of the next label), printing is performed from the next print data.

[0003] In addition, when the printing on the final label is a printing failure or a label failure, the user manually operates the printing operation.
The same print data as the print data printed on the final label is called again, and the same print data is printed again.

[0004]

As described above, when printing on the final label is printing failure or label failure,
Since the user must manually recall the same print data as the print data printed on the final label and print the same print data again, the operation is complicated and takes time. Further, since the number of reprinted sheets cannot be managed, there has been a problem that improper or duplicate issuance may occur.

The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and enables the same data to be reprinted efficiently by a simple operation, and the number of reprints can be managed. Things.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a printing apparatus for printing predetermined print data on a predetermined medium loaded in a state in which a predetermined number of print data can be continuously supplied. Transport means for transporting the medium, printing means for printing print data on the medium transported by the transport means, detecting means for detecting the last medium, and printing means for printing the print data printed on the last medium by the printing means. Storage means for storing, inquiry means for inquiring whether or not the last medium is normal, input means for inputting a response to the inquiry, and printing stored by the storage means in response to the response input by the input means Control means for controlling the data to be reprinted on the newly loaded medium by the printing means; and information indicating that reprinting has been performed by the printing means. Characterized in that it comprises a transmitting means for transmitting to the connected predetermined external device. The external device may include a display unit that counts the number of reissued media based on the information and displays the count value. A printing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the printing apparatus prints predetermined print data on a predetermined medium loaded in a state in which a predetermined number of print data can be continuously supplied, and a transport unit that transports the medium; Printing means for printing print data on the medium conveyed by the conveying means, detecting means for detecting the last medium, storage means for storing the print data printed on the last medium by the printing means, and last medium Means for inquiring whether or not is normal;
Input means for inputting a response to the inquiry, and control for controlling the print data stored by the storage means to be reprinted by the printing means on a newly loaded medium in response to the response input by the input means Means,
And a counting means for counting the number of times the medium has been reprinted when reprinting has been performed by the printing means. Further, it is possible to further include display means for displaying the count value counted by the counting means. In the printing apparatus according to the present invention, the transporting unit transports the medium, the printing unit prints print data on the medium transported by the transporting unit, the detecting unit detects the last medium, and the storing unit detects the last medium. Storing the print data printed on the last medium by the printing means,
Inquiring means inquiring whether or not the last medium is normal, inputting means inputting a response to the inquiry, and controlling means responding to the response inputted by the inputting means, the printing stored by the storing means. The data is controlled so as to be reprinted by the printing means on the newly loaded medium. Then, the transmitting unit transmits information indicating that reprinting has been performed by the printing unit to an external device connected to the printing apparatus. Alternatively, when the reprinting is performed by the printing unit, the counting unit counts the number of times that the medium is reprinted.

[0007]

FIG. 1 shows an example of the configuration of an embodiment of a label printer to which the present invention is applied. As shown in FIG. 1, the label printer includes a control unit 10 for controlling each unit, a print head 5 for printing on the label 1, and a stepping motor (hereinafter simply referred to as a motor as appropriate) driven by the control of the control unit 10. 7), and is rotated by the rotational force of the motor 7 transmitted via the belt 8, and is releasably attached to the backing sheet 2 and the backing sheet 2 constituting the label continuous body 3 set on the supply shaft 4 described later. Roller 1 that conveys the label 1 and presses the label 1 against the print head 5, a supply shaft 4 that rotatably supports the label continuous body 3, a light emitting unit that emits predetermined light, and a light emitting unit that emits predetermined light. A light-receiving unit that receives the emitted light and outputs an electric signal corresponding to the intensity of the received light (the amount of light received per unit time). The light-emitting unit and the light-receiving unit sandwich the mount 2 and the label 1. Arrangement , A position detection sensor 9 for detecting the gap between the label 1 and the gap (only the backing sheet 2 between two adjacent labels 1) based on the amount of light received by the light receiving section, and a predetermined position detection sensor as in the case of the position detection sensor 9. A light-emitting unit that emits light; and a light-receiving unit that receives light emitted from the light-emitting unit and outputs an electric signal corresponding to the intensity of the received light. Arrange the light receiving section, label 1
An end sensor 11 that detects the end of the process based on the amount of light received by the light receiving unit, and a cutter 12 that separates the label 1 at the gap.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the electrical configuration of the embodiment of FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the control unit 10 stores a predetermined control program in a ROM (re
The CPU (central processing) that operates in accordance with the control program stored in the ROM 22 and controls each unit.
a unit (unit) 21 and a RAM (random ac) for storing various data required for the operation of the CPU 21.
(access memory) 23, a motor control unit 24 that supplies a pulse signal to the stepping motor 7 to rotate the stepping motor 7, and print data such as characters, graphics, and bar codes to be printed supplied from the CPU 21. A print control unit 25 that generates a control signal and supplies the control signal to the print head 5 to perform a printing operation;
Under the control of the sensor control unit, which controls the light emitting unit of the position detecting sensor 9 to emit light, receives an electric signal output from the light receiving unit, converts the electric signal into digital data, and supplies it to the CPU 21 as position detection data. 26 and CP
Under the control of U21, the light emitting unit of the end sensor 11 is controlled,
While emitting light, receiving an electric signal output from the light receiving unit, detecting the end of the label 1 based on the magnitude and change of the electric signal, and detecting the end detection data by the CPU 21.
Control the error detection unit 31 and the cutter 12 to be supplied to the
A cutter control unit 32 for separating the label 1, an external interface 27, and an interface 30 are provided. And an input unit 2 for inputting various data and commands.
8 and a monitor 29 for displaying input data input from the input unit 28 and various types of information.
Connected through. Input data input from the input unit 28 is supplied to the CPU 21 via the interface 30, and display data corresponding to various information displayed on the monitor 29 is transmitted to the CPU 21 via the interface 30.
More supplied. Further, various data and commands can be transmitted and received to and from an externally connected device via the external interface 27.

Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG.
The operation of the present embodiment will be described. Here, it is assumed that a host computer is connected to the label printer via the external interface 27. First of all,
In step S1, the label printer receives print data transmitted from a host computer (not shown) connected to the external interface 27. The received print data is sent from the external interface 27 to the CPU 21.
Supplied to The CPU 21 temporarily stores the print data in R
It is stored in AM23. Next, in step S2,
The number of issued sheets transmitted from the host computer is received. Then, in step S3, the CPU 21
The print data is edited and developed in the drawing area of the RAM 23.

Next, in step S4, the print data developed in the drawing area of the RAM 23 is printed on the label 1 under the control of the CPU 21. That is, the CPU 21
The motor control unit 24 is controlled based on the position detection data supplied from the sensor control unit 26 to move the label 1 directly below the print head 5. Then, it instructs the print control unit 25 to issue the label 1 on which the print data developed in the drawing area of the RAM 23 is printed. The print control unit 25 receiving this command supplies a control signal corresponding to the print data developed in the drawing area to the print head 5. The print head 5 prints on the label 1 according to a control signal supplied from the print control unit 25. Print head 5 is label 1
Under the control of the CPU 21, the motor control unit 24 controls the stepping motor 7 to convey the label 1 at a predetermined speed. As a result, a character string or the like corresponding to the print data developed in the drawing area is printed on the label 1.

Next, in step S5, the CPU 21
It is determined whether or not the label 1 has been completed. That is, based on the output signal from the end sensor 11, the end of the label 1 is detected by the error detection unit 31, and it is determined whether the end detection data has been supplied to the CPU 21. As a result, when the CPU 21 determines that the label 1 has not been completed, the process proceeds to step S12.

On the other hand, in step S5, the CPU 21
When it is determined that the label 1 is completed, the process proceeds to step S6, and the print data is printed on the remaining label 1. The number of labels 1 to be printed after the end of label 1 is detected by the error detection unit 31 and the last label 1 can be printed are determined by the distance between the end sensor 11 and the print head 5. It can be obtained by dividing by the label pitch (the distance between the leading end of the label 1 and the leading end of the next label 1). Next, in step S7, the CPU
Under the control of 21, the print data printed on the last label 1 is supplied to the storage area of the RAM 23 and stored.

Next, in step S8, it is determined whether or not the last label 1 is usable. That is, CP
U21 creates display data for inquiring whether or not the last label 1 is usable, supplies it to the monitor 29 via the interface 30, and displays an inquiry screen corresponding to the display data. After the user who has viewed the inquiry screen checks the last printed label 1 visually, the input unit 28 is operated, and the last label 1 of the label continuum 3 is normally printed, and the label is printed. Data indicating whether 1 itself is normal is input. Then, based on the data input by the user, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the last label 1 is usable.

When the user prints normally on the last label 1 and inputs data indicating that the label 1 itself is normal, the CPU 21 determines that the last label 1 is usable. And step S
Proceed to 12. On the other hand, if the user inputs data indicating that the last label 1 has not been printed normally or that the label 1 itself is not normal (for example, has wrinkles, etc.), It is determined that label 1 is unusable, and the process proceeds to step S9.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when a part of the last label 1 is cut off, the user judges that the label 1 cannot be used and inputs data indicating that the label 1 cannot be used. Input from the unit 28. Also, as shown in FIG. 5, when the last label 1 is subjected to processing such as tape fixing, the user determines that the label 1 cannot be used, and inputs data indicating that the label 1 cannot be used in the input unit. Input from 28. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when the corner portion of the last label 1 is cut off, the user also
It is determined that the label 1 cannot be used, and data indicating that the label 1 cannot be used is input from the input unit 28.

When printing on the last label 1 of the label sequence 3 is completed, the user newly loads the label sequence 3 into the label printer. Then, in step S9,
The CPU 21 determines whether or not the user operates the input unit 28 to instruct reprinting. That is, it is determined whether or not the user has instructed to reprint the same print data as the print data to be printed on the last label 1. If it is determined that reprinting has not been instructed, the process proceeds to step S12. On the other hand, if it is determined that reprinting has been instructed, the process proceeds to step S10.

In step S9, when instructing reprinting, the user simultaneously presses, for example, a "line" button and a "feed" button (not shown) constituting the input unit 28 at the same time. Accordingly, the CPU 21 determines that a reprint instruction has been issued, and proceeds to step S10.

In step S10, the CPU 21 executes a reprinting process. That is, the CPU 21
The print data printed on the last label 1 of the previous label continuum 3 is read from the storage area of the RAM 23,
Edit and develop in drawing area 3

Next, the RAM 2 is controlled by the CPU 21.
The print data developed in the drawing area of No. 3 is printed on the label 1 of the newly loaded label continuum 3. That is,
The CPU 21 controls the motor control unit 24 based on the position detection data supplied from the sensor control unit 26, and moves the label 1 directly below the print head 5. At this time, the label pitch is checked. The label 1 on which the print data developed in the drawing area of the RAM 23 is printed
Is issued to the print control unit 25. The print control unit 25 receiving this command supplies a control signal corresponding to the print data developed in the drawing area to the print head 5.
The print head 5 prints on the label 1 according to a control signal supplied from the print control unit 25. At the same time that the print head 5 prints on the label 1, the motor control unit 24 controls the stepping motor 7 under the control of the CPU 21 to convey the label 1 at a predetermined speed. As a result, a character string or the like corresponding to the print data developed in the drawing area is printed on the label 1. In this way, the same print data as that printed on the last label 1 of the previous label continuum 3 is printed for one sheet and stops.

Next, in step S11, the CPU 2
1 transmits a reissue signal indicating that the reprint has been performed and the label 1 has been reissued to the host computer via the external interface 27.

In step S12, it is determined whether printing for the designated number of issued sheets has been completed.
That is, it is determined whether or not printing for the number of issued sheets designated by the user transmitted from the host computer has been completed. If it is determined that the printing for the specified number of issued sheets has not been completed, the process returns to step S4, and the processes after step S4 are repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that printing for the designated number of issued sheets has been completed, the process proceeds to step S
Proceed to 13 to transmit a print end signal to the host computer. After that, the process ends.

Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG.
The operation of the host computer will be described. First, in step S21, print data is input by the user. In step S22, the print data input in step S21 is transmitted to the label printer. Next, in step S23, the number of labels 1 issued by the user is transmitted to the label printer.

Next, in step S24, it is determined whether or not a reissue signal sent from the label printer has been received. As a result, if it is determined that the reissue signal sent from the label printer has not been received, the process proceeds to step S27. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reissue signal sent from the label printer has been received, the process proceeds to step S25.

In step S25, the number of reissues is counted. Next, in step S26, the number of reissues is stored in a predetermined storage device. Then, the counted number of reissues is appropriately displayed on the display device of the host computer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S27.
In step S27, it is determined whether or not the label 1 has been printed for the designated number of issued sheets and has been issued.
This determination can be made, for example, based on whether or not a print end signal has been transmitted from the label printer. That is, when the print end signal transmitted from the label printer is received, it is determined that the designated number of labels 1 has been issued, and when the print end signal transmitted from the label printer is not received, It is determined that the designated number of labels 1 has not been issued yet.

As a result, the designated number of labels 1
If it is determined that has not been issued, step S24
Then, the processing after step S24 is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specified number of labels 1 have been issued, the process proceeds to step S28, and the issue amount is calculated from the number of labels 1 issued and the price per label. The number of issued labels here is corrected based on the number of reissues and the number of defective labels 1 determined to be unusable. That is, when the user operates the input unit 28 and determines that the last label 1 is unusable, the user notifies the host computer of the number of defective labels. The host computer calculates the number of usable labels 1 by adding the reissue number to the issued number and subtracting the defective number.

As described above, the label printer notifies the host computer of the number of reissued labels 1, so that the host computer can accurately grasp the number of reissued labels 1 so that the improper issuance is possible. And duplicate issuance can be suppressed.

Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG.
The operation of another embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, no host computer is connected to the label printer, and the label printer operates alone.

First, in step S31, the CPU 21 forming the control unit 10 allows the user to
Print data input by operating the
Receive through. The CPU 21 temporarily supplies the print data to the RAM 23 and stores it. Next, step S
At 32, the CPU 21 receives the number of issued sheets input by the user operating the input unit 28, and temporarily stores it in the RAM 23. Then, in step S33, the CPU
Reference numeral 21 edits and expands the print data in the drawing area of the RAM 23.

Next, the process proceeds to step S34, where the CPU 21
The print data developed in the drawing area of the RAM 23 is printed on the label 1 by the control of. That is, the CPU 21
Controls the motor control unit 24 based on the position detection data supplied from the sensor control unit 26 to move the label 1 directly below the print head 5. Then, it instructs the print control unit 25 to issue the label 1 on which the print data developed in the drawing area of the RAM 23 is printed. The print control unit 25 receiving this command supplies a control signal corresponding to the print data developed in the drawing area to the print head 5. The print head 5 prints on the label 1 according to a control signal supplied from the print control unit 25. While the print head 5 prints on the label 1, under the control of the CPU 21,
The motor control unit 24 controls the stepping motor 7 to convey the label 1 at a predetermined speed. As a result, a character string or the like corresponding to the print data developed in the drawing area is printed on the label 1.

Next, in step S35, the CPU 2
1, it is determined whether or not the label 1 has been completed. That is, based on the output signal from the end sensor 11, the end of the label 1 is detected by the error detection unit 31, and it is determined whether the end detection data has been supplied to the CPU 21. When the CPU 21 determines that the label 1 has not been completed, the process proceeds to step S43.

On the other hand, in step S35, the CPU 2
1, if it is determined that label 1 has been completed, the process proceeds to step S36, and print data is printed on the remaining label 1. The number of labels 1 to be printed after the end of label 1 is detected by the error detection unit 31 and the last label 1 can be printed are determined by the distance between the end sensor 11 and the print head 5. It can be obtained by dividing by the label pitch (the distance between the leading end of the label 1 and the leading end of the next label 1). Next, in step S37,
Under the control of the CPU 21, the print data printed on the last label 1 is supplied to the storage area of the RAM 23 and stored.

Next, in step S38, it is determined whether or not the last label 1 is usable. That is, after the user checks the last printed label 1 visually, the input unit 28 is operated, and printing is normally performed on the last label 1 of the label continuum 3 and the label 1 itself is normal. (For example, there is no wrinkle or the like). Then, based on the data input by the user, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the last label 1 is usable.

When printing is normally performed on the last label 1 by the user and data indicating that the label 1 itself is normal is input, the CPU 21 determines that the last label 1 is usable. And step S
Proceed to 43. On the other hand, if the user has not performed normal printing on the last label 1 or input data indicating that the label 1 itself is not normal,
The PU 21 determines that the last label 1 is unusable, and proceeds to step S39.

When printing on the last label 1 of the label sequence 3 is completed, the user newly loads the label sequence 3 into the label printer. Then, in step S39, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the user operates the input unit 28 to instruct reprinting. That is, it is determined whether or not the user has instructed to reprint the same print data as the print data to be printed on the last label 1. If it is determined that reprinting has not been instructed, the process proceeds to step S43. On the other hand, if it is determined that reprinting has been instructed, the process proceeds to step S40.

In step S39, when reprinting is instructed, the user simultaneously presses, for example, an unillustrated "line" button and "feed" button constituting the input unit 28 at the same time. As a result, the CPU 21 determines that a reprint instruction has been issued, and proceeds to step S40.

In step S40, reprint processing is executed by the CPU 21. That is, the CPU 21
The print data printed on the last label 1 of the previous label continuum 3 is read from the storage area of the RAM 23,
Edit and develop in drawing area 3

Next, under the control of the CPU 21, the RAM 2
The print data developed in the drawing area of No. 3 is printed on the label 1 of the newly loaded label continuum 3. That is,
The CPU 21 controls the motor control unit 24 based on the position detection data supplied from the sensor control unit 26, and moves the label 1 directly below the print head 5. At this time, the label pitch is checked. The label 1 on which the print data developed in the drawing area of the RAM 23 is printed
Is issued to the print control unit 25. The print control unit 25 receiving this command supplies a control signal corresponding to the print data developed in the drawing area to the print head 5.
The print head 5 prints on the label 1 according to a control signal supplied from the print control unit 25. At the same time that the print head 5 prints on the label 1, the motor control unit 24 controls the stepping motor 7 under the control of the CPU 21 to convey the label 1 at a predetermined speed. As a result, a character string or the like corresponding to the print data developed in the drawing area is printed on the label 1. In this way, the same print data as that printed on the last label 1 of the previous label continuum 3 is printed for one sheet and stops.

Next, in step S41, the CPU 2
With 1, the number of reissues is counted. Next, in step S42, the count value is supplied to the RAM 23 and stored. The count value is appropriately supplied to the monitor 29 via the interface 30 and displayed. Thereafter, the process returns to step S39, and the processing after step S39 is repeatedly executed.

In step S43, it is determined whether printing for the designated number of issued sheets has been completed.
That is, it is determined whether the input unit 28 is operated by the user and printing of the designated predetermined number of labels 1 is completed. If it is determined that printing for the specified number of sheets has not been completed, the process returns to step S34, and the process returns to step S34.
The processes after 34 are repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that printing for the specified number of sheets has been completed, the process proceeds to step S44, and the amount of issue is calculated based on the number of labels 1 issued and the price of one label 1. The number of issued labels here is calculated based on the number of reissued labels and the number of labels 1 determined to be unusable, as described above. After that, the process ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment,
When the last label 1 of the label continuum 3 is in an unusable state, the same one printed on the last label 1 is applied to the label 1 of the newly loaded label continuum 3 by a simple operation. Can be reprinted quickly. Since the number of reissued labels 1 can be managed by the host computer or the printing apparatus, improper or duplicate issuance can be suppressed.

The processing in step S9 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 3 can be omitted. That is, in step S8, when the user inputs data indicating that the last label 1 is not normally printed or that the label 1 itself is not normal, the process proceeds to step S10. Can be
Further, in step S9, it is also possible to simply perform a process of waiting for a reprint instruction from the user. Similarly, the processing in step S39 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 8 can be omitted. That is, in step S38, when the user inputs data indicating that the last label 1 is not normally printed or that the label 1 itself is not normal in step S38.
The process can be shifted to. Further, in step S39, it is also possible to simply perform a process of waiting for a reprint instruction from the user.

In the above-described embodiment, a print end signal is transmitted to the host computer when printing of a predetermined number of issued sheets is completed. However, a print end signal is sent to the host computer every time one sheet is printed. The number of prints may be transmitted and the host computer may count the number of prints.

In the above embodiment, the print data to be printed by the label printer is transmitted from the host computer each time and stored in the RAM 23. The print data may be stored.

In step S6, if printing for the specified number of sheets is completed while printing on the remaining labels 1, printing is temporarily stopped there, and the next print data is transferred to all the remaining labels 1. Is printed in step S7
It is necessary to execute the subsequent processing. The same applies to step S36 in FIG.

In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a label printer has been described.
The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to other printing apparatuses.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which characters, figures, and the like are printed on a label that is releasably attached to a backing paper. The invention can be applied.
For example, the present invention can be applied to issuing a ticket or a voucher.

The configuration and operation of the above embodiment are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the configuration and operation can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0048]

As described above, according to the printing apparatus of the present invention, the conveying means conveys the medium, the printing means prints the print data on the medium conveyed by the conveying means, and the detecting means comprises: Detecting the last medium, the storage means stores the print data printed on the last medium by the printing means,
The inquiry means inquires whether the last medium is normal, and the control means is input by the input means.
In response to the response to the inquiry, control is performed such that the print data stored by the storage unit is reprinted by the printing unit on a newly loaded medium. Then, the transmitting unit transmits information indicating that reprinting has been performed by the printing unit to an external device connected to the printing apparatus. Alternatively, when the counting unit is configured to count the number of times the medium has been reprinted when the printing unit performs reprinting, if the last medium on which the print data is printed is unusable, The same print data printed on the last medium can be quickly reprinted by a simple operation. Then, if a transmitting unit is provided, and the number of media reprinted by the printing unit is transmitted to the external device,
The number of reissued media can be managed in the external device. In addition, if a counting unit is provided and the number of media reprinted by the printing unit is counted, the number of reissued media can be managed in the printing apparatus.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an embodiment of a label printer to which a printing apparatus according to the invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a control unit in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2;

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the last label 1.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing another example of the last label 1.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing still another example of the last label 1.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the host computer connected to the label printer.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Label 2 Mount 3 Label continuous body 4 Supply axis 5 Print head 6 Platen roller 7 Stepping motor 8 Belt 9 Position detection sensor 10 Control unit 11 End sensor 12 Cutter 21 CPU 22 ROM 23 RAM 24 Motor control unit 25 Print control unit 26 Sensor Control unit 27 External interface 28 Input unit 29 Monitor 30 Interface 31 Error detection unit 32 Cutter control unit

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A printing apparatus for printing predetermined print data on a predetermined medium loaded in a state in which a predetermined number of print data can be continuously supplied, comprising: a transport unit that transports the medium; Printing means for printing the print data on the conveyed medium, detecting means for detecting the last medium, storage means for storing the print data printed on the last medium by the printing means, Inquiry means for inquiring whether or not the last medium is normal; input means for inputting a response to the inquiry; and the printing stored by the storage means in response to the response input by the input means Control means for controlling data to be reprinted by the printing means on the newly loaded medium; and reprinting by the printing means. Printing apparatus characterized by comprising information indicating that we have a transmission means for transmitting to the connected predetermined external device to the printing apparatus. 2. The external device, based on the information,
The printing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a display unit that counts the number of reissues of the medium and displays the count value. 3. A printing apparatus for printing predetermined print data on a predetermined medium loaded in a state capable of continuously supplying a predetermined number of print data, comprising: a transport unit that transports the medium; Printing means for printing the print data on the conveyed medium, detecting means for detecting the last medium, storage means for storing the print data printed on the last medium by the printing means, Inquiry means for inquiring whether or not the last medium is normal; input means for inputting a response to the inquiry; and the printing stored by the storage means in response to the response input by the input means Control means for controlling data to be reprinted by the printing means on the newly loaded medium; and reprinting by the printing means. When cracks, printing apparatus characterized by comprising a counting means for counting the number of times the re-printing is performed in the medium. 4. The printing apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising display means for displaying a count value counted by said counting means.