JP2005001120A - Sheet forming device and printer - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problems of a device for forming a sheet, e.g. a stamp such that when the device is installed outdoor, e.g. on a road, paste absorbs moisture to swell up under high temperature and high humidity during the rainy season and since a plurality of incorporated sheets or a roll sheet sticks thereto, the sheet adheres to a roller, or the like, in print process and thereby normal sheet feed may become impossible. <P>SOLUTION: The sheet forming device comprising an imaging means, an image processing means, and a printer is further provided with an environment control section. In order to keep the circumferential environment of the printer within a range of predetermined conditions, the environment control section is provided with a thermal insulation box, a heat cycle system and a Peltier effect element. The printer is contained in the thermal insulation box and the interior of the thermal insulation box is kept within a predetermined temperature range by means of the heat cycle system and the Peltier effect element. An opening for discharging a printed sheet from the printer is provided to penetrate the thermal insulation box surrounded by a heat insulating material. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In particular, the present invention relates to a sheet creation apparatus such as a stamp that enables a purchaser of a stamp sheet to purchase a stamp sheet on which a desired image is printed, and a printer apparatus, and is troubled by glue or a sealant that is attached to the back side of the stamp sheet. The present invention relates to a sheet creating apparatus and a printer apparatus that prevent the occurrence of misalignment.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as a device for creating a stamp sheet, a sheet is prepared as a printing sheet before image formation, a purchaser as an object is imaged, the face portion is extracted, and the extracted image is extracted before image formation. An apparatus that prints a sheet of a stamp to create a stamp sheet is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 10-322544 A (page 2-3, FIG. 2)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the above prior art, glue or the like is applied to the back side of the sheet before image formation as an adhesive for pasting, as in the case of conventional stamps. Also, as a sheet before image formation, there is a case where a sticker paper that is peeled off and immediately attached is used. Such a sticker paper is also coated with a sticking adhesive between the paper on the front side and the back side. Such a stamp sheet creating apparatus is installed not only indoors such as a post office but also outdoors such as a shopping street and a road. In outdoor use environments, the temperature difference between summer and winter and the humidity difference between rainy season and winter are large, and adhesives and sticker paper are affected. At extremely high temperatures and high humidity, the glue absorbs moisture and the built-in sheets and roll-shaped sheets stick together, or the sheets stick to the printer rollers during the printing process. Sheet cannot be fed properly. Also in the case of sticker paper, one side of the paper expands and curls, which may cause a paper jam. Laser printers, sublimation printers, ink jet printers, coating printers, etc. are used as printers, but normal printing may be difficult if the temperature and humidity are outside the allowable temperature and humidity ranges for toners, coloring materials, inks, paints, etc. was there.
[0005]
SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is that it provides a sheet creation apparatus such as a stamp and a printer apparatus that can withstand normal environmental changes such as temperature and humidity and can perform normal printing.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, the sheet creating apparatus and the printer apparatus of the present invention employ the following means.
[0007]
(1) Image input means for receiving image input, image processing means for processing the image, a printer for printing the processing result of the image processing means on paper, and an environment around the printer with predetermined conditions By using the sheet creating apparatus including the environment control unit that keeps the range, the environment of the printer can be brought into a predetermined state.
[0008]
(2) The environment control unit includes a heat insulation box and a heat cycle system, and stores the printer in the heat insulation box, and the heat cycle system has an interior of the heat insulation box at least within a predetermined temperature range and a predetermined humidity range. By using the sheet creating apparatus described in (1), which is maintained on one side, the printer environment can be brought into a predetermined state by a small-scale system, and printing defects can be prevented.
[0009]
(3) The environment control unit includes a heat insulating box and a Peltier effect element, and the printer is housed in the heat insulating box, and the Peltier effect element has an inside of the heat insulating box within a predetermined temperature range and a predetermined humidity range. By using the sheet creating apparatus according to the above (1) that is kept at least one, the environment of the printer can be brought into a predetermined state with a simple configuration.
[0010]
(4) The environment control unit further includes a heater, and keeps the inside of the heat insulation box within at least one of a predetermined temperature range and a predetermined humidity range. By using the sheet creating apparatus, the environment of the printer can be kept within a predetermined temperature range even when the outside air temperature is low.
[0011]
(5) The environmental control unit further includes a humidifier, and is configured to keep the inside of the heat insulation box within at least one of a predetermined temperature range and a predetermined humidity range, either (2) or (3) By using this sheet producing apparatus, the environment of the printer can be kept within a predetermined humidity range even when the outside air humidity is low.
[0012]
(6) The environmental control unit further includes a heater and a humidifier, and keeps the inside of the heat insulation box within at least one of a predetermined temperature range and a predetermined humidity range, either (2) or (3) By using the sheet producing apparatus described above, the environment of the printer can be kept within a predetermined temperature and humidity range even when the outside air humidity is low and low.
[0013]
(7) By using the sheet producing apparatus according to any one of (2) to (6), a discharge port for discharging printed paper is provided so as to pass through the heat insulating box. It can be controlled efficiently with less power.
[0014]
(8) The environment of the printer can be efficiently controlled with less power by using the sheet creating apparatus according to (7) in which the periphery of the discharge port is surrounded by a heat insulating material.
[0015]
(9) The environment of the printer can be controlled more efficiently by providing the sheet creating apparatus of (7) provided with a door so that the path of the discharge port can be blocked.
[0016]
(10) A printer apparatus including a printing unit and an environment control unit, wherein the environment control unit maintains the environment around the printer device in a predetermined condition range, thereby reducing the environment of the printer. It can be in a predetermined state.
[0017]
(11) The environmental control unit includes a heat insulation box and a heat cycle system, and stores the printer device in the heat insulation box, and the heat cycle system places the inside of the heat insulation box within a predetermined temperature range and a predetermined humidity range. By using the printer device of (10) that is kept at least one, the printer environment can be brought into a predetermined state, and printing problems can be prevented.
[0018]
(12) The environmental control unit includes a heat insulating box and a Peltier effect element, and the printing unit is accommodated in the heat insulating box, and the Peltier effect element has an inside of the heat insulating box within a predetermined temperature range and a predetermined humidity range. By using the printer device described in the above (10) that is maintained at least one of the above, the printer environment can be brought into a predetermined state with a simple configuration.
[0019]
(13) The environment control unit further includes a heater, and the inside of the heat insulating box is maintained in at least one of a predetermined temperature range and a predetermined humidity range, according to any one of (11) and (12). By using the printer device, the environment of the printer can be kept within a predetermined temperature range even when the outside air temperature is low.
[0020]
(14) The environmental control unit further includes a humidifier, and is configured to keep the inside of the heat insulating box within at least one of a predetermined temperature range and a predetermined humidity range, either (11) or (12) By using this printer device, the environment of the printer can be kept within a predetermined humidity range even when the outside air humidity is low.
[0021]
(15) The environmental control unit further includes a heater and a humidifier, and keeps the inside of the heat insulation box within at least one of a predetermined temperature range and a predetermined humidity range, either (11) or (12) By using the printer apparatus described above, the environment of the printer can be kept within a predetermined temperature and humidity range even when the outside air humidity is low and low.
[0022]
(16) By using the printer device according to any one of (11) to (15), in which a discharge port for discharging printed paper is provided so as to penetrate the heat insulating box, the environment of the printer is efficiently performed. Can be controlled.
[0023]
(17) By setting the printer apparatus according to (16) above, the environment of the printer can be controlled more efficiently by surrounding the discharge port with a heat insulating material.
[0024]
(18) The printer environment can be controlled more efficiently by providing the printer device according to (16), in which a door is provided so that the path of the discharge port can be blocked.
[0025]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of a sheet creation apparatus and a printer apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description of each embodiment, the same number may be assigned to the same component and the description thereof may be omitted.
[0026]
(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a sheet creating apparatus according to the present invention. The sheet creating apparatus 2 includes an imaging unit 4 as an image input unit, an image processing unit 5, a printer 6, and an environment control unit 8. The imaging unit 4 images the subject 1. That is, the image input unit accepts input of an image of the subject 1. The image processing means 5 extracts an image of the face portion of the subject 1 from the captured image and sends the image to the printer 6. The printer 6 prints the face image at a predetermined position of the built-in sheet before image formation, and discharges the printed stamp sheet 3 from the discharge port 7. The image processing means 5 may add the image by converting it to a portrait or the like, or selecting and adding a background image, in addition to extracting the face image.
[0027]
One sheet has one or a plurality of stamp areas, and perforations and perforations are provided in the periphery and boundary of each area. On each stamp, a face area and a print area are provided. A face value is printed on the face area, and a face image is printed on the print area. Printing is also possible around the stamp area.
[0028]
In the face value area, face values such as 50 yen and 80 yen are printed in a form that cannot be falsified. Alternatively, the printer 6 may print the face value desired by the stamp purchaser. A specific fluorescent paint may be applied to the face area so that it cannot be tampered with, or a surface state of a specific pattern may be created in advance.
[0029]
The sheet creating apparatus 2 of the present invention is provided with an environment control unit 8 for the printer 6. FIG. 2 shows an example of the configuration of the environment control unit 8. In FIG. 2, the printer 6 is housed inside the heat insulation box 11. The heat insulation box 11 is a box using a heat insulation material used for a refrigerator. A lid 14 is provided on the top of the heat insulating box 11. The lid 14 is used for maintenance of the printer 6 and sheet replenishment. The heat insulation box 11 is connected to the heat insulation box 16 with a partition wall 15 therebetween. The partition wall 15 is provided with vents 17 and 18, and air can pass between the heat insulation box 11 and the heat insulation box 16. The heat insulating box 11 is provided with a discharge port 12, and the stamp sheet output from the printer 6 is discharged to the outside. The periphery of the discharge port 12 is surrounded by a heat insulating material 13. The inside of the heat insulation box 11 is maintained in a predetermined environment by a heat pump device. The heat pump device is a heat cycle system including a compressor 20, a heat exchanger 21, a heat exchanger 22, an expansion valve 24, a switch 23, a fan 25, a fan 26, a sensor 27, and a control unit 28.
[0030]
First, the operation during cooling or cooling will be described. The compressor 20 sends out the semi-liquid refrigerant that has become a high temperature by compressing the internal refrigerant to the heat exchanger 22 via the switch 23. The refrigerant has a temperature higher than the outside air temperature, and dissipates heat to the surroundings in the heat exchanger 22. The fan 25 increases the efficiency of heat dissipation. The temperature of the refrigerant decreases and further liquefies. The dissipated liquid refrigerant is sent to the expansion valve 24, and is radiated from the narrow hole to the low pressure side and vaporizes inside the expansion valve 24. At this time, the refrigerant rapidly lowers its temperature. The refrigerant that has become low-pressure low-temperature gas takes heat inside the heat insulating box 16 in the heat exchanger 21. The fan 26 sucks air around the printer 6 through the vent 17, cools it with the heat exchanger 21, and sends low-temperature air to the periphery of the printer 6 through the vent 18. The refrigerant inside the heat exchanger 21 is further vaporized by taking heat away, and returns to the compressor 20 via the switch 23. The returned refrigerant is compressed again and sent out from the compressor 20. In FIG. 2, the moving direction of the refrigerant is indicated by dotted arrows. The heat exchanger 22 operates as a condenser (condenser), and the heat exchanger 21 operates as an evaporator (evaporator).
[0031]
Next, the operation during heating will be described. The compressor 20 sends out the semi-liquid refrigerant that has become a high temperature by compressing the internal refrigerant to the heat exchanger 21 via the switch 23. The refrigerant dissipates heat in the heat insulating box 16 in the heat exchanger 21. The fan 26 increases the efficiency of heat dissipation. The radiated refrigerant is sent to the expansion valve 24, vaporizes and rapidly decreases its temperature. The refrigerant having a temperature lower than the outside air temperature returns to the compressor 20 via the switch 23 while taking away the ambient heat in the heat exchanger 22. The fan 25 enhances the effect of transferring the heat of the surrounding air to the heat exchanger 22. The refrigerant returned to the compressor 20 is compressed again and sent out from the compressor 20. During heating, the inside of the expansion valve 24 is switched so as to be in the opposite direction to that during cooling. The switch 23 switches the path so that the connection paths of the input pipe and output pipe of the compressor 20 and the heat exchangers 21 and 22 are reversed based on the principle of a four-way valve. Therefore, the moving direction of the refrigerant is opposite to that in the case of cooling, as shown in FIG. The heat exchanger 21 operates as a condenser (condenser), and the heat exchanger 22 operates as an evaporator (evaporator).
[0032]
The sensor 27 measures the temperature T inside the heat insulation box 11 and supplies temperature data to the control unit 28. The control unit 28 stops the compressor 20 and the fans 25 and 26 if the temperature T is within a predetermined range. If the temperature T is higher than the predetermined temperature, the switch 23 and the expansion valve 24 are switched to the cooling side, and the compressor 20 and the fans 25 and 26 are driven. When the temperature T returns to the predetermined range, the compressor 20 and the fans 25 and 26 are stopped. On the other hand, if the temperature T is lower than the predetermined temperature, the switch 23 and the expansion valve 24 are switched to the heating side, and the compressor 20 and the fans 25 and 26 are driven.
[0033]
During cooling, the water vapor inside the heat insulation box 11 is liquefied and drops around the heat exchanger 21 as water droplets, so that the water droplets are collected in a recess at the bottom of the heat insulation box 16 and discharged from the drain port 19 to the outside. To do. In this way, the humidity inside the heat insulating box 11 can be kept within a predetermined range. In order to control the humidity, it is only necessary to provide a humidity sensor in addition to the sensor 27 and input measurement data to the control unit 28.
[0034]
In the present invention, since only the vicinity of the printer 6 is surrounded by the heat insulating box 11, it is only necessary to perform local temperature and humidity control, and even with a small heat pump, the printer 6 is placed in an environment within a desired temperature and humidity range. I can do it. Since the periphery of the sheet discharge port 12 is surrounded by the heat insulating material and the heat insulating material 13 in front of the heat insulating box 11, the temperature from the outside can be effectively cut off, a smaller heat pump can be adopted, and the size and the energy can be saved. Can be realized.
[0035]
The predetermined temperature, the range thereof, and the humidity range may be determined as appropriate values according to the temperature characteristics of the sheet and the method of the printer 6. As an example, a temperature range of 22 ± 3 ° C. and a humidity of 45% ± 5% are preferable.
[0036]
In the above description, the imaging unit 4 captures the subject 1, but instead of the imaging unit 4, for example, a scanner that converts a photograph into image information and inputs the image information to the image processing unit 5, or a remote place A receiving unit that receives image information to be sent and inputs it to the image processing unit 5, an image input unit that reads out image information stored in a storage device such as a hard disk drive and inputs the image information to the image processing unit 5, or the like may be used. That is, the image input means may be any means as long as it accepts image input.
[0037]
(Embodiment 2)
In the first embodiment, a heat pump capable of cooling and heating is used. However, a heat cycle system may be used only during cooling, and a heater may be used for heating. FIG. 3 shows an example of this embodiment. In FIG. 3, the switch 23 is omitted, and the direction of the piping of the compressor 20 and the expansion valve 24 is a fixed type dedicated to cooling. A heater 30 is provided on the partition wall 15. When the temperature T is equal to or lower than the predetermined temperature, the control unit 28 stops the compressor 20 and the fans 25 and 26, energizes the heater 30, and heats the inside of the heat insulating box 11. When the temperature reaches a predetermined temperature, the power supply to the heater 30 is stopped.
[0038]
Since the printer 6 normally generates heat, this heat may be used instead of the heat generated by the heater 30. When the heat of the printer 6 is trapped inside the heat insulating box 11 and exceeds a predetermined temperature range, the heat cycle system is activated to perform cooling.
[0039]
(Embodiment 3)
In each of the above embodiments, the indirect cooling method in which the heat insulating box 16 is provided and the heat exchanger 21 is installed is used. However, a direct cooling method as shown in FIG. 4 may be adopted. In FIG. 4, since the heat exchanger 21 is installed near the printer 6 in the heat insulating box 11, the size can be further reduced.
[0040]
(Embodiment 4)
In the first embodiment using the heat pump capable of cooling and heating as described in FIG. 2, the heater 30 described in FIG. 3 may be provided. A heater 30 is provided on the partition wall 15, a humidity sensor is installed inside the heat insulating box 11 in addition to the temperature sensor 27, and signals from the temperature sensor 27 and the humidity sensor are applied to the control unit 28. When the humidity exceeds a predetermined value, the control unit 28 starts the cooling operation and dehumidifies. However, when the temperature T falls below the predetermined temperature, the control unit 28 controls the energization of the heater 30 so as to maintain the predetermined temperature T. To do. When the outside air temperature is too low and the heat pump alone cannot keep the temperature inside the heat insulation box within a predetermined temperature range, the heater 30 can be energized to maintain the predetermined temperature. Also in the direct cooling system of FIG. 4, a heater can be provided inside the heat insulating box 11 and the same control can be performed.
[0041]
(Embodiment 5)
For example, when using the sheet forming apparatus in an environment where the humidity is low, such as outdoors in a severe winter season, a humidifier such as an ultrasonic humidifier is provided in the heat insulating box 11 in each of the above embodiments. May be. An example is shown in FIG. In FIG. 5, a humidifier 51 is provided inside the heat insulating box 11. In addition to the temperature sensor 27, a humidity sensor 50 is installed inside the heat insulating box 11, and signals from the temperature sensor 27 and the humidity sensor 50 are applied to the control unit 28. When the humidity becomes lower than a predetermined value, the control unit 28 drives the humidifier 51 to keep the predetermined humidity. The heat pump apparatus in FIG. 5 is basically the same as that described in FIG. 2, and the switch 23 shown in FIG. 5A is the same as that described in FIG. In FIG. 5, the direct cooling method without the partition 15 is employed.
FIG. 6 shows an example in which the humidifier 50 is installed outside the heat insulation box 11 to guide high-humidity air into the heat insulation box 11. In this example, the heater 30 is also provided, and it becomes easier to control the temperature and humidity within desired ranges.
The moisture and water necessary for the humidifier can be used by storing condensed water. In the configuration of FIG. 6, the drain port 11 may be connected to the humidifier 50. Moreover, you may make it supply water to a humidifier from the small tank provided in the exterior of the heat insulation box 11. FIG. The small tank may be exchanged regularly or irregularly in a low humidity period such as winter depending on the water consumption state. The humidifier is a well-known technique and will not be described in detail. Needless to say, the humidifier is not limited to the ultrasonic humidifier.
[0042]
(Other embodiments and supplements)
A moisture absorbent may be provided inside the heat insulating box 11 so that excess moisture is absorbed by the moisture absorbent and moisture is released from the moisture absorbent when the moisture becomes excessively low.
[0043]
When the printer 6 itself generates a large amount of heat, a window that can be opened and closed is opened in the heat insulation box 11, and usually a window is opened so that the outside air temperature is higher than the predetermined temperature range. In the winter season when the outside air temperature is low, or in the time zone when the ambient temperature rises due to direct sunlight, the heat pump may be used with the window closed. Another fan may be provided in the window. An outside air temperature sensor for measuring the outside air temperature may be provided on the inner wall of the sheet forming apparatus or outside the heat insulating box 11, and the temperature data may be applied to the control unit 28 to control opening / closing of the window and driving of the fan. FIG. 7A shows an example. 7A, the upper lid 70 and the bottom lid 72 of the heat insulation box 11 can be opened and closed with a hinge as a fulcrum. When the outside air temperature is within the predetermined outside air temperature range, the lids 70 and 72 are opened, and outside air is introduced through the maintenance opening 71 and the bottom vent 73 to keep the inside of the heat insulating box 11 within the predetermined temperature range. When the outside air temperature is outside the predetermined outside air temperature range, the lids 70 and 72 are closed, the maintenance opening 71 and the bottom vent 73 are closed, and the above-described heat cycle system is driven to insulate the heat insulating box 11. Keep the interior within the specified temperature range. A motor may be used to drive the hinge portion. The control unit 28 opens and closes the lids 70 and 72 by driving the motor based on the temperature data measured by the outside air temperature sensor and the sensor 27. The position of the opening or the vent may be a place other than the above, for example, the side surface of the heat insulating box 11. In addition to a rotary opening / closing mechanism using a hinge, a sliding opening / closing mechanism may be used.
[0044]
A door may be provided at the exit of the discharge port 12 or in the middle thereof, and may be closed except when the stamp sheet is discharged to prevent the outside air from entering the printer 6. FIG. 7B is an example. In FIG. 7B, a stamp sheet discharge port 12 penetrates the front plate heat insulating material of the heat insulating box 11. A broken arrow indicates a discharge movement path of the stamp sheet. The heat insulating material 13 is provided so as to surround the discharge port 12. The movable shielding door 74 can close the discharge port. Normally it goes down and the outlet is closed. When discharging the stamp sheet, the shielding door 74 moves upward. The heat insulating material on the front plate of the heat insulating box 11 surrounds the discharge port 12, the heat insulating material 13 blocks the discharge port 12 and the inside of the heat insulating box 11, and the shielding door 74 prevents the flow of hot and cold air into the printer 6. It becomes easy to control the environment. The opening / closing structure of the shielding door 74 may be another method. If a heat insulating material is used as the material of the shielding door 74, the heat insulating effect is further increased.
[0045]
In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the heat insulating box 11 and the heat insulating box 16 may be separated from each other, and both may be coupled by a heat insulating pipe instead of the vent holes 17 and 18.
[0046]
Instead of the heat pump using the refrigerant, the temperature inside the heat insulating box 11 may be controlled by using a cooling and heating system using a Peltier effect element. In the Peltier effect element, one surface on the front and back of the element is a cooling surface and the other surface is a heat generation surface, and the cooling surface and the heat generation surface can be reversed depending on the direction of the energizing current. The inside of the heat insulation box 11 can be cooled and heated only by switching the energization direction.
[0047]
In order to effectively perform dehumidification, the temperature of the heat exchanger 21 should be sufficiently lowered to increase condensation and discharge water droplets. However, if the temperature inside the heat insulating box 11 is too low, the vent A heater may be provided at a position away from the outlet 18 or the heat exchanger 21 in the heat insulation box 11 to perform heating in parallel so that the temperature inside the heat insulation box 11 does not drop too much. In order to control the humidity, it is only necessary to provide a humidity sensor in addition to the sensor 27 and input measurement data to the control unit 28.
[0048]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention,
(1) In the sheet creating apparatus, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems due to the melting of the glue on the back surface of the paper and the deformation of the paper.
[0049]
(2) Environmental control is facilitated by surrounding the printer outlet with a heat insulating material. That is, a small-scale cooling / heating heat cycle system or a heating / cooling system can be applied, the size can be reduced, and power consumption can be reduced.
[0050]
(3) By providing a shut-off door at the discharge port of the printer, it is possible to prevent external cold air and hot air from entering, so that environmental control becomes easier. That is, a smaller-scale cooling / heating heat cycle system or heating / cooling system can be applied, the size can be reduced, and power consumption can be further reduced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view of the use of a sheet creating apparatus and a printer according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of an environment control unit around a printer of the sheet creating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of an environment control unit around a printer of a sheet creation apparatus according to an embodiment. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of an environment control unit around a printer of a sheet creation apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of an environment control unit around a printer of a sheet creation apparatus according to an embodiment. FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of an environment control unit around a printer of a sheet creation apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. Thermal insulation structure diagram of environmental control unit around printer according to the embodiment
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Subject 2 Sheet preparation apparatus 3 Sheet 4 Imaging means 5 Image control means 6 Printer 7 Discharge port 8 Environmental control part 11 Heat insulation box 12 Discharge port 13 Heat insulation material 14 Cover 15 Partition 16 Heat insulation box 17, 18 Vent 19 Discharge port 20 Compression Machines 21 and 22 Heat exchanger 23 Switching device 24 Expansion valve 25 and 26 Fan 27 Temperature sensor 28 Control unit 30 Heater 50 Humidity sensor 51 Humidifier 70 Lid 71 Opening 72 Lid 73 Venting port 74 Shielding door

Claims (18)

Image input means for receiving image input;
Image processing means for processing the image;
A printer for printing the processing result of the image processing means on paper and discharging;
A sheet creating apparatus including an environment control unit that maintains an environment around the printer in a predetermined condition range. The environmental control unit includes a heat insulation box and a heat cycle system,
2. The sheet producing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a printer is housed in the heat insulation box, and the thermal cycle system keeps the inside of the heat insulation box within at least one of a predetermined temperature range and a predetermined humidity range. . The environmental control unit includes a heat insulation box and a Peltier effect element, and the printer is housed in the heat insulation box, and the Peltier effect element places the inside of the heat insulation box in at least one of a predetermined temperature range and a predetermined humidity range. The sheet creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sheet creating apparatus is maintained. The said environmental control part is further equipped with the heater, The inside of the said heat insulation box was kept in at least one within the predetermined temperature range and the predetermined humidity range, The Claim 2 or Claim 3 characterized by the above-mentioned. Sheet creation device. The said environment control part is further equipped with the humidifier, and kept the inside of the said heat insulation box in at least one within the predetermined temperature range and the predetermined humidity range, The Claim 2 or Claim 3 characterized by the above-mentioned. Sheet making device. 4. The environmental control unit further includes a heater and a humidifier, and keeps the inside of the heat insulation box within at least one of a predetermined temperature range and a predetermined humidity range. Or a sheet making apparatus. The sheet creating apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein a discharge port for discharging printed paper is provided so as to penetrate the heat insulating box. The sheet creating apparatus according to claim 7, wherein a periphery of the discharge port is surrounded by a heat insulating material. The sheet creating apparatus according to claim 7, wherein a door is provided so that the path of the discharge port can be blocked. A printer device including a printing unit and an environment control unit,
The printer apparatus, wherein the environment control unit keeps the environment around the printer apparatus within a predetermined condition range. The environmental control unit includes a heat insulation box and a heat cycle system, and stores the printer device in the heat insulation box. The heat cycle system places the inside of the heat insulation box within at least one of a predetermined temperature range and a predetermined humidity range. The printer device according to claim 10, wherein the printer device is maintained. The environmental control unit includes a heat insulating box and a Peltier effect element, and the printing unit is accommodated in the heat insulating box, and the Peltier effect element has at least one of the inside of the heat insulating box within a predetermined temperature range and a predetermined humidity range. The printer apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the printer apparatus is maintained. 13. The environment control unit according to claim 11, further comprising a heater, wherein the inside of the heat insulation box is maintained within at least one of a predetermined temperature range and a predetermined humidity range. Printer device. The said environment control part is further equipped with the humidifier, and kept the inside of the said heat insulation box in a predetermined temperature range and at least one in a predetermined humidity range, The Claim 11 or Claim 12 characterized by the above-mentioned. Printer device. The environment control unit further includes a heater and a humidifier, and keeps the inside of the heat insulation box within at least one of a predetermined temperature range and a predetermined humidity range. Or a printer device according to the above. 16. The printer device according to claim 11, wherein a discharge port for discharging printed paper is provided so as to penetrate the heat insulating box. 17. The printer apparatus according to claim 16, wherein a periphery of the discharge port is surrounded by a heat insulating material. The printer device according to claim 16, wherein a door is provided so as to block a path of the discharge port.

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