JP2004167993A - Printer paper sheet for handy terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem that recently, utilization data of a transfer paper sheet are often optically read out or copied, and when the data on a printer paper sheet colored by a dot printing or the like with a high quality appearance are read out or copied, the data are not accurately read out or it causes reading errors, and an inconvenience of obtaining no clear image is sometimes generated when they are copied. <P>SOLUTION: The conventional problem can be solved by performing a dot printing of ≥175 lines/inch and with a area ratio of ≤10%, which is not effective to a readout sensor on a part to be printed of the printer paper sheet for a handy terminal, so that a print easily visible and with a high quality can be performed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention periodically reads the value of the integrating meter indicating the usage amount of gas, water, electric power, etc., prints the result on site, and also prints a bill of usage fee attached with a transfer paper, a receipt, etc. The present invention relates to a handy terminal printer paper used in a handy terminal that can be operated at the same time.
[0002]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Recently, handy terminals have been widely used for meter reading of meters such as gas, water and electric power. This handy terminal measures the usage of gas, water, electric power, etc., prints the result on the spot as a notification slip, receipt of automatic debit of usage fee, etc., and separates the printing result and hands it to the user For customers who have not signed a contract for automatic debit of usage fees, a transfer sheet for charging the usage fee to the user is printed based on the data of the meter reading, and this allows the user to pay the fee. Some of them allow you to make transfers.
In this case, the printing form of the handy terminal uses printer paper on which color-coded dot printing has been performed in accordance with the content of the print data in order to provide an easy-to-see, smart, and high-quality appearance. There is also a printer that prints the data. (JP-A-11-115351)
[0003]
Recently, in post offices and financial institutions that perform bank transfer processing, machine processing has been carried out, and usage data on transfer paper is often optically read or copied, but high quality When optically reading or copying data printed on printer paper colored by tint printing etc. that gives an appearance, the optical sensor also reads the colored printing, so the data may not be read accurately This may cause a reading error and may cause inconvenience that a clear image cannot be obtained when copied.
In order to prevent such inconveniences, there is a method in which printing is performed in a color that can be identified by the human eye using ink called a dropout color, but is insensitive to the reading sensor (actually, the actual printing method). No. 6-59071), the dropout color has a limitation that only very limited colors of ink can be used, and the color coding is inconvenient, so that a print format with a smart and high-quality appearance is realized. Was difficult.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention relates to a handy terminal printer paper used in a handy terminal in which the usage of gas, water, electric power, etc. is measured and the result is printed on site, and the printed portion is 175 lines / inch or more. By performing tint printing that is insensitive to reading sensors with an area ratio of 10% or less, it is possible to classify colors by printing various types of printing colors, inform of meter reading results, bills for usage fees with transfer paper attached, Conventional printing paper for handy terminals that can print different patterns such as receipts selectively on dot printing and realize easy-to-read high-quality printing is a problem. It is intended to solve the problem.
[0005]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
【Example】
The printer paper for a handy terminal is a thermosensitive recording paper, and a black print is made on the surface thereof by a thermal head.
The dot printing, which is pre-printed on the surface of the printer paper for the handy terminal, is made by coloring the printer paper to give it a high-quality appearance, and to make it easy to identify the content of the black print made by the thermal head. It is performed on a heat-sensitive surface. This dot printing needs to be insensitive to the sensor of a high-sensitivity optical reader in order not to affect the mechanical processing of the print data.
For this reason, dot printing with various colors and line / inch density and dot area ratio (constituent area ratio of dot) is performed, and the reading test is performed using the sensor of the latest high-sensitivity optical reader. As a result, the dot printing is performed without affecting the reading by the optical reading device by using the configuration of 175 lines / inch and the dot area ratio (the composition area ratio of the dot) of 10% or less. It has been found that the ink used for a wide range can be set in a wide range, and dot printing of various printing colors can be performed.
[0006]
In order to inspect the characteristics of the reader of the optical reader for dot printing, the following forms of handy terminal printer paper which were subjected to dot printing as shown in Examples 1 and 2 were manufactured. For comparison, the forms of the comparative example 1, comparative example 2 and comparative example 3 printer paper for handy terminal were manufactured and a comparative test was performed.
"Example 1"
To create a form of handy terminal printer paper with a pink image, the surface of the paper (Oji Paper Co., Ltd. FH105BS-15AK thermal paper) was 175 lines / inch with UV ink (50 Rose manufactured by Toyo Ink Co., Ltd.). A reading form (Example 1) printed with halftone dots having an area ratio of 10% was manufactured.
The print data was printed as shown in FIG. 1A by printing and coloring the thermosensitive paper in black.
[0007]
"Example 2"
In order to create a form of green image handy terminal printer paper, the paper surface (Oji Paper Co., Ltd. FH105BS-5AK thermal paper) is 200 lines / inch with UV ink (Toyo Ink Co., Ltd. 60 grass). A reading form (Example 2) printed with halftone dots having an area ratio of 5% was manufactured.
The print data was printed as shown in FIG. 1A by printing and coloring the thermosensitive paper in black.
"Comparative Example 1"
The area ratio of dot printing on the printer paper for the handy terminal of Example 1 was set to 30%.
The print data was printed as shown in FIG. 1A by printing and coloring the thermosensitive paper in black.
"Comparative Example 2"
The area ratio of dot printing on the printer paper for the handy terminal of Example 2 was set to 30%.
[0008]
The print data of each example and the comparative example was printed as shown in FIG. 1A by printing and coloring the thermal paper in black.
"Comparative Example 3"
Using blank paper for handy terminals without halftone dot printing. The print data was printed as shown in FIG. 1B on a blank thermal paper by printing the thermal paper in black.
*Test method*
A reading test of the forms of the above Examples and Comparative Examples using an optical reader was performed by the following method.
1. Image scanner reading test Test content: The image scanner Scanjet manufactured by Hewlett-Packard Japan Co., Ltd. was set as a standard, and the above Examples 1, 2 and Comparative Examples 1 and 2 were compared.
The reading test of Comparative Example 2 and Comparative Example 3 was performed.
2. Color Coby machine read test Test content: Read test of the above Examples 1, 2 and Comparative Examples 1, 2 and 3 with the standard density setting of a color copier Docucolor 1250 manufactured by Xerox Corporation. Was done.
[0009]
The state output from the optical reading device is as in Example 1 and Example 2 as shown in FIG. 1C, and in Comparative Example 3 the clear reading was performed as shown in FIG. 1D. In Comparative Examples 1 and 2, the print data of the form after reading was unclear.
FIG. 2 shows the results of a reading test using this optical reading device.
In FIG. 2, the mark “○” indicates that the form data after reading is clear, and the mark “X” indicates that the form data after reading is unclear.
As shown in the results of the reading test in FIG. 2, in both the image scanner reading test and the color Coby machine reading test, the forms of Examples 1 and 2 according to the present invention and the form of Comparative Example 3 are the forms after reading. The data was clear. On the other hand, in the forms of Comparative Examples 1 and 2, the form data after reading was unclear.
As shown in the results of the reading test in FIG. 2, the present invention allows a wide range of ink colors to be used for dot printing, so that various colors can be used for handy terminal printer paper. Now you can.
Printer paper for a handy terminal Whether the dot printing performed in advance is performed on the entire surface of the printer paper or at an arbitrary position does not affect the machine reading of the printed data.
[0010]
FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing one embodiment of a printer paper for a handy terminal embodying the present invention. 3A shows the front surface of the handy terminal printer paper, and FIG. 3B shows the back surface thereof.
In FIG. 3A, m is a perforation, which is inserted between each printed pattern in order to make it easy to separate the printed paper portion. P1 is pink dot printing performed on a specific portion of the print pattern, and the area ratio is set to 175 lines / inch or more and 10% or less.
P2 is red dot printing performed on a portion other than the pink dot printing of the print pattern, and the density can be set arbitrarily.
In FIG. 3B, dt is a sensor mark for print positioning. When printing data, the handy terminal feeds out the paper. When the handy terminal detects a sensor mark for dt print positioning in FIG. 3B, it stops the print paper and performs print positioning. The sensor mark dt is provided for each print pattern. PR is printing of notices, advertisements, etc., and the same printing is performed for each print pattern. In the handy terminal printer paper having such a configuration, various different patterns are printed on the surface of the pink dot printing and the red dot printing on the surface.
[0011]
FIG. 4 shows an example of printing various different patterns on the printer paper for a handy terminal of the present invention. FIG. 4 (a) shows an example of printing a notice slip informing a user who has made a contract for automatic debit from a bank account, and FIG. 4 (b) shows a contract for automatic debit from a bank account. Example of printing a postal transfer payment slip and receipt to pay a fee from the post office to a user who has not performed the payment, and (c) shows a usage without a contract for automatic debit from the bank account This is an example of printing a payment transfer slip and a receipt for paying a payment from a bank or a convenience store to a person.
As is clear from the various print patterns shown in FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C, even though the print patterns are different, portions of the pink dot print P1 and the red dot print P2 on the surface thereof. Is printed on the pink dot print P1 on the usage data, and the red dot print P2 contains data on the payment of the usage fee such as receipt of a fee. Printing is performed, and the range of each printing is set so that printing is performed in the same area even if the printing pattern is different. Therefore, the user of the handy terminal can select an arbitrary print pattern and print it on printer paper. In this case, the form of the print is printed on the color-coded dot printing in accordance with the content of the print data, so that it is easy to see, and has a smart and high-quality appearance.
[0012]
In the portion of the pink dot printing P1 where the printing of the usage data is performed, a bill of the usage fee attached with the transfer paper is printed, but if the paperwork of the transfer is performed by a machine, the use of the P1 is used. The dot printing of the portion where the data printing is performed is an optical area of 175 lines / inch or more, and the area ratio is set to 10% or less. There is no effect on dynamic reading or copying.
The data relating to the payment of the usage fee, such as receipt of a fee, which is printed on the red dot print P2, does not need to be read or copied by a machine. Higher quality handy terminal printer paper that can use solid printing, copy-forgery-inhibited pattern printing, etc. can be realized.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the printing function of the handy terminal using the printer paper for the handy terminal of the present invention.
The handy terminal using the printer paper for the handy terminal according to the present invention can selectively print not only the meter reading result but also a different pattern such as a bill of usage fee and a receipt attached with a transfer paper. I have to. For this purpose, the handy terminal is prepared not only to print out the meter reading results, but also to prepare a format for printing different patterns such as bills of usage fees and receipts attached with transfer paper. The required format is selected by the user's selection or based on the user's data set in advance, and the data of the meter reading result is inserted in the selected format and printed.
[0013]
This operation will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The meter reader inputs the meter reading result into the handy terminal, sets the type of print format, and then presses the start button for starting printing. When the start button is pressed, the handy terminal performs various calculation processes on the result of the meter reading to obtain data necessary for printing. When the calculation process is completed, the handy terminal detects the payment form of the user. The detection of the payment mode is to detect how the user pays the fee. Whether the user has a contract for automatic debit from a bank account, and if a contract for automatic debit has been made, the user will pay the fee from a post office or pay the fee from a bank or convenience store Detects the payment form.
When the payment mode is detected, the handy terminal edits the print information that matches the payment mode. When the print information is edited, the handy terminal selects a suitable layout for printing the print information. In selecting an appropriate layout, a print format is set in accordance with the form of payment of the user's fee. Since the print format differs depending on the form of payment and the payee, a print format that matches the form of payment of the user's fee is selected.
[0014]
After editing the print information and selecting a suitable layout, the handy terminal supplies the print information and the suitable layout information to the printer at the same time, prints these two information simultaneously, and pays the user's fee as a print result. A print format in which the print information of the meter reading result data is printed can be obtained in a format suitable for the form.
In this way, for users who have not made an account transfer contract, the usage amount of the meter reading and the usage fee for this are printed, along with the format of the notification slip and the transfer paper of the transfer destination used by the user. The printing is performed by combining the transfer paper on which the data necessary for the transfer is printed. The user who has received the transfer sheet on which the data necessary for the transfer has been transferred to the transfer sheet of the transfer destination used by the user along with the notification slip, will immediately carry out the transfer procedure if the transfer sheet is brought to the transfer destination And the transfer destination can machine the transfer paper.
[0015]
【The invention's effect】
As is evident from the above description, the present invention provides a method for measuring the amount of gas, water, power, etc. used, and printing the result on a handy terminal printer paper used in a handy terminal which is configured to print the result on site. By performing dot printing that is insensitive to a reading sensor with an area ratio of 175 lines / inch or more and an area ratio of 10% or less, color separation by printing of various types of colors is possible, notification of meter reading results, transfer paper Achieve printer paper for handy terminals that enables high-quality prints that are easy to read by selectively printing different patterns such as invoices and receipts of usage fees attached with It was done.
For this reason, if the user brings the transfer paper to the transfer destination, the user can immediately perform the transfer procedure, and the transfer destination can machine the transfer paper. In addition, electricity, gas, water and other suppliers do not need to send a bill with a transfer sheet to users who have not made a contract for account transfer, so it is extremely efficient to collect money It becomes possible to do business. As described above, by selecting and printing an arbitrary print format in a required format according to the user's fee payment form, it is possible to perform an efficient and high value-added meter reading operation.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 shows a print of data recorded for printing and coloring a thermal paper in black, and an output of reading the data by an optical reader.
FIG. 2 shows the results of a reading test using an optical reading device.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing an embodiment of printer paper for a handy terminal embodying the present invention.
FIG. 4 shows examples of printing of various different patterns on the printer paper for a handy terminal of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a print function of the handy terminal using the printer paper for the handy terminal of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
m ... perforation,
P1: Pink dot printing performed on a specific portion of the print pattern,
P2: Red dot printing performed on portions other than the pink dot printing of the print pattern,
dt: sensor mark for print positioning,
PR: printing of notices, advertisements, etc.

Claims (4)

For handy terminal printer paper used in a handy terminal that measures the usage of gas, water, electricity, etc. and prints the result on the spot,
Different patterns, such as 175 lines / inch or more and dot coverage of 10% or less, are printed on the entire surface of the printer paper. Printing paper for handy terminals, characterized in that the printing of dots can be selectively performed in dot printing. For handy terminal printer paper used in a handy terminal that measures the usage of gas, water, electricity, etc. and prints the result on the spot,
Print different colors of dots with a color area of 175 lines / inch or more and an area ratio of 10% or less on a specific part of printer paper, inform of meter reading result, bill of usage fee with transfer paper attached, receipt Printer paper for a handy terminal, characterized in that different patterns such as letters can be selectively printed. For handy terminal printer paper used in a handy terminal that measures the usage of gas, water, electricity, etc. and prints the result on the spot,
On a specific part of the printer paper, at least one color of the dot printing is 175 lines / inch or more and the area ratio is 10% or less, notification of meter reading result, bill of usage fee with transfer paper attached, receipt Printer paper for a handy terminal, characterized in that different patterns such as letters can be selectively printed in halftone dot printing of the same format. For handy terminal printer paper used in a handy terminal that measures the usage of gas, water, electricity, etc. and prints the result on the spot,
A specific dot on the surface of the printer paper is printed with different dot printing of multiple colors of 175 lines / inch or more and area ratio of 10% or less, notification of meter reading result, bill of usage fee with transfer paper attached, It is possible to selectively print different patterns such as receipts for dot printing of the same format, and prints sensor marks for printing positioning, precautionary notes and advertisements on the back side. Printer paper for handy terminals.

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