JP2005022332A - Information processor, image recording device, picture recording system, and their controlling method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processor which does not cause useless space for a storage medium when an image to be printed on the storage medium of a large size is divided and recorded and makes it easier to control the divided image stored in the storage medium. <P>SOLUTION: An enlarge image data is produced by enlarging original image data, the enlarged image data is divided to match the width of a long-sized continuous printing paper to be used in a label printer and the divided data is transmitted to be continuously recorded by a label printer. The label printer continuously prints the divided image on a continuous printing paper according to the divided data. The divided images are cut off and are arranged side by side and bonded to one another in a longitudinal or lateral direction to obtain an enlarged image. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an image recording apparatus, an image recording system, a control method thereof, and a control program used for printing control of a printing apparatus using continuous paper whose width is limited to a certain width. The present invention relates to print control that enables printing of a large-sized printed material exceeding the print size of a printing device by dividing print data to be printed on a sheet of paper and printing the paper on the continuous paper.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Usually, when printing on a large-sized recording medium (for example, recording paper), printing is performed using a large-format printer capable of large-sized printing. However, when there is no printer that can print on a large-sized recording medium, printing has been divided as follows.
[0003]
In other words, the print data transmitted from the host computer to the printing device is transmitted after being divided into a matrix according to the recording paper size that can be used in the printing device in advance. Next, when the printer receives the divided print data, the print is divided into a plurality of sheets based on the divided print data. Finally, a large-sized printed material is created by pasting a plurality of printed images so as to be the same as the original image (for example, Patent Document 1).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-7-288758 (FIG. 7, page 2)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, when an image to be printed on a large-sized recording medium is divided and printed as described above, the following problems occur. For example, when sending divided data from a host computer to a printing device, the print data divided into a matrix needs to be matched to a multiple of the recording paper size of the printing device to be used, but the size of the print data varies. Therefore, it was impossible to always satisfy this condition. For this reason, if the print data before division cannot be divided as a multiple of the recording paper size, an unnecessary margin is generated on the recording paper that is divided and printed.
[0006]
In addition, even if the print data divided into the matrix matches the multiple of the recording paper size of the printing device to be used, the printed image is divided into a plurality of sheets and printed. In some cases, management became complicated or attention was required to carry.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to record an image to be printed on a large-sized recording medium with a width narrower than the vertical or horizontal width of the large-sized size. An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus that does not generate unnecessary blanks on a recording medium when the recording is divided into the medium.
[0008]
Another object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus that facilitates management of images that are divided and recorded on a recording medium.
[0009]
Another object of the present invention is to divide and record image data on a long recording medium having a width shorter than either the vertical or horizontal length of the image. An object of the present invention is to divide the image data in accordance with the width of the medium so that divided images formed from the divided image data are continuously recorded on the long recording medium. To do.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention has the following arrangement. That is, an enlargement unit for enlarging the original image data at a specified magnification to generate enlarged image data, and an enlarged image formed from the enlarged image data from the length of either the vertical or horizontal of the enlarged image A dividing unit for dividing the enlarged image data in accordance with the width of the long recording medium and recording the divided image data in order to divide and record on a long recording medium having a short width. Transmission means for transmitting the divided image data so that the divided images are continuously recorded on the long recording medium.
[0011]
Here, for example, the dividing means has a vertical or horizontal length of a divided image formed from the plurality of divided image data substantially equal to a width of the long recording medium, and the The enlarged image data is preferably divided so that the length in the longitudinal direction of the long recording medium substantially matches the remaining horizontal or vertical length of the enlarged image formed from the enlarged image data.
[0012]
Here, for example, the divided image continuously formed on the long recording medium based on the transmitted image data is cut by the length in the longitudinal direction of the long recording medium, The enlarged image is preferably formed by arranging the cut divided images continuously in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction.
[0013]
Here, for example, it is preferable that the dividing unit adds dividing line data for identifying a boundary of the divided image to the divided image data.
[0014]
Here, for example, it is preferable that the dividing unit assigns division number data for identifying a division order of the divided images to the divided image data.
[0015]
Here, for example, it is preferable that the transmission unit transmits the divided image data in the order of the division numbers.
[0016]
In order to achieve the above object, an image recording apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention has the following arrangement. That is, an image recording apparatus for recording an image on a long recording medium based on received image data, the receiving means for continuously receiving divided image data, and the division for continuously receiving the divided image data And recording means for continuously recording divided images on the long recording medium based on the image data.
Here, for example, it is preferable to further include a winding means for winding the long recording medium.
[0017]
In order to achieve the above object, an image recording system according to an embodiment of the present invention has the following arrangement. That is, an image recording system having an information processing apparatus that transmits image data and an image recording apparatus that records an image based on the received image data, wherein the information processing apparatus is designated with original image data. An enlargement unit for enlarging the image at a magnification and generating enlarged image data; and an enlarged image formed from the enlarged image data, wherein the enlarged image has a length that is shorter than either the vertical or horizontal length of the enlarged image. In order to divide and record on a recording medium, a dividing unit that divides the enlarged image data in accordance with a width of the long recording medium, and a divided image formed from the divided image data include the long image Transmitting means for transmitting the divided image data so as to be continuously recorded on a scale-like recording medium, and the image recording apparatus continuously receives the divided image data You Receiving means, for receiving said continuously, on the basis of the divided image data, and having a recording means for continuously recording divided images on the elongated recording medium.
Here, for example, it is preferable to further include a winding means for winding the long recording medium.
[0018]
In order to achieve the above object, a method for controlling an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention has the following arrangement. That is, an enlargement process for enlarging the original image data at a specified magnification to generate enlarged image data, and an enlarged image formed from the enlarged image data, from either the vertical or horizontal length of the enlarged image A division step of dividing the enlarged image data in accordance with the width of the long recording medium in order to divide and record on a long recording medium having a short width, and forming from the divided image data And a transmission step of transmitting the divided image data so that the divided images are continuously recorded on the long recording medium.
[0019]
In order to achieve the above object, a control program according to an embodiment of the present invention has the following arrangement. That is, a control program for controlling the information processing apparatus, including a program code for an enlargement process for generating enlarged image data by enlarging original image data at a specified magnification, and an enlarged image formed from the enlarged image data. In order to divide and record on a long recording medium having a width shorter than either the vertical or horizontal length of the enlarged image, the enlarged image data is matched to the width of the long recording medium. The divided image data is transmitted so that the divided process program code and the divided image data formed from the divided image data are continuously recorded on the long recording medium. And a transmission process program code.
[0020]
In order to achieve the above object, an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention has the following arrangement. That is, in order to divide and record image data on a long recording medium having a width shorter than either the vertical or horizontal length of the image, the image data is adjusted to the width of the long recording medium. Dividing means for dividing the image data and the divided image data are transmitted so that the divided images formed from the divided image data are continuously recorded on the long recording medium. And transmitting means.
[0021]
In order to achieve the above object, a method for controlling an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention has the following arrangement. That is, in order to divide and record image data on a long recording medium having a width shorter than either the vertical or horizontal length of the image, the image data is adjusted to the width of the long recording medium. A dividing step of dividing the image data, and the divided image data is transmitted so that a divided image formed from the divided image data is continuously recorded on the long recording medium. And a transmission step.
[0022]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a printing system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0023]
In this specification, “recording” (sometimes referred to as “printing” or “printing”) is not only for forming significant information such as characters and figures, but also for human beings regardless of significance. Regardless of whether or not it has been revealed so that it can be perceived, a case where an image, a pattern, a pattern, or the like is widely formed on a recording medium or a medium is processed is also expressed.
[0024]
“Recording medium” refers not only to paper used in general recording apparatuses but also widely to cloth, plastic film, metal plate, glass, ceramics, wood, leather, etc. that can accept ink. Shall.
[0025]
Furthermore, “ink” (sometimes referred to as “liquid”) is to be interpreted broadly in the same way as the definition of “recording (printing)” above. A liquid that can be used for forming a pattern or the like, processing a recording medium, or processing an ink (for example, solidification or insolubilization of a colorant in ink applied to the recording medium).
[0026]
[Outline of printing system: Fig. 1]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a printing system to which the present invention can be applied. A host computer 100 that is an information processing apparatus, a color label printer 1 that is an image recording apparatus that can print continuous paper, and a rewinder 50 that winds continuous paper. Consists of.
[0027]
[Configuration of label printer: Fig. 2]
FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing the overall configuration of the label printer of the present invention.
[0028]
In FIG. 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a label printer main body, and the label printer 1 includes an image forming unit 2 and a roll unit 3 that feeds continuous paper P as a recording medium to the image forming unit 2.
Here, the image forming unit 2 conveys the recording head 4 in which a large number of inkjet nozzles are arranged in the direction (width direction) perpendicular to the sheet conveying direction, and the sheet P fed by the roll unit 3, and the recording head 4 is provided. The recording head 4 includes recording heads for ejecting black, cyan, magenta, and yellow, and the size of the recording head is larger than the paper width to perform borderless recording.
[0029]
When the paper P is conveyed to the image forming unit 2, the recording head 4 is controlled in the order of black, cyan, magenta, and yellow to eject ink, thereby forming an image on the surface of the paper P1. After forming an image on the surface of the paper P in this way, the paper P is discharged from the apparatus main body 1 and wound up by a rewinder.
[0030]
[Electric circuit of host computer and label printer: Fig. 3]
FIG. 3 is an electric circuit block diagram of the host computer and the label printer.
[0031]
The host computer 100 includes a processing unit CPU, a control memory ROM, a data memory RAM, and an interface I / F. The processing unit CPU reads a program to be described later and performs processing / control. For example, the control memory ROM stores a program corresponding to the flow shown in FIG. The data memory RAM stores the image data and sends the processed image data to the label printer.
[0032]
When an image is transferred from the host computer 100 to the label printer via the host interface 703, the CPU of the control unit 700 reads the program corresponding to the flow shown in FIG. 5 stored in the EEPROM 702 and reproduces the designated color. For this purpose, the recording data is drawn in each of the image memory 717 for yellow ink, the image memory 716 for magenta ink, the image memory 715 for cyan ink, and the image memory 714 for black ink.
[0033]
When the image development for the four ink colors is completed, the CPU of the control unit 700 drives the drive motor 720 for transporting the paper in the transport unit 5 via the output port 718 and the motor driver 719 to transport the paper. In synchronization, the recording data in the image memories 714 to 717 are transferred to the recording heads 710 to 713 via the head driving circuit 709. The recording heads 710 to 713 eject ink by a driving signal corresponding to the recording data.
[0034]
[Procedure for Creating Large Format Print with Label Printer: FIGS. 4A to 4C]
4A to 4C are conceptual diagrams for explaining a series of processes for realizing a large format print divided by the label printer by the host computer and the label printer constituting the image recording system of this embodiment.
[0035]
4A to 4B are processes of the host computer. In FIG. 4A, in order to create an image to be printed, for example, original image data 201 (horizontal width: X0, vertical width: Y0) that is image data for a normal size. ) Is enlarged n times (horizontal width: X1 = n × X0, vertical width: Y1 = n × Y0) to create expanded image data 202. Next, in FIG. 4B, the expanded image is expanded. The data 202 is divided in accordance with the vertical width Y2 of the continuous paper to be printed, and divided data 203-1, 203-2,.
[0036]
Next, FIG. 4C shows a process of the label printer. In FIG. 4C, printing is performed sequentially on continuous paper using the divided data 203-1, 203-2,. This printed continuous paper is divided by a specified length (for example, the width of a large-format print), and the divided images can be bonded together to enable enlarged printing.
[0037]
[Image formation processing: FIG. 5]
FIG. 5 collectively describes a series of image data creation processing performed by the host computer and the label printer constituting the image recording system of the present embodiment, and image recording processing operations formed based on the created image data. It is a flowchart.
[0038]
The operation of the embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to the flow shown in FIG.
[0039]
In other words, the processing in steps S301 to S307 is image data creation processing performed by the processing unit CPU of the host computer. Based on the control program stored in the ROM of the host computer, the CPU of the host computer sets each unit. It is performed while controlling.
[0040]
On the other hand, the processing of step S308 to step S309 is an image recording process formed based on the created image data performed by the label printer. Based on the control program stored in the ROM of the label printer, the label recording process is performed. This is performed while the CPU of the printer controls each part.
[0041]
This will be described in detail below. First, image data creation processing performed by the host computer will be described.
[0042]
In step S301, the recording large size paper size is registered in the memory RAM as a virtual paper size (horizontal width: X1, vertical width: Y1) (310 in FIG. 5).
[0043]
In step S302, the original print image (image data is horizontal width: X0, vertical width: Y0) is enlarged to the large size (horizontal width: X1, vertical width: Y1) created in step S301 and stored on the memory. The image is developed (311 in FIG. 5).
[0044]
Next, in step S303, in order to divide and print an image for a large paper size with a label printer, the paper size of the continuous paper for the label printer (width: X1, length: Y2) is registered in the memory (FIG. 5 of 312).
[0045]
Next, in step S304, the image data expanded in a large size in step S302 is divided by the width of Y2 in the vertical axis direction as shown by 313 in FIG. 5, and is divided having a horizontal width: X1 and a vertical width: Y2. Image data is formed. Note that the division method shown in FIG. 5 (the vertical axis direction Y1 is divided by the width of Y2) is an example. For example, even if this division is divided in the horizontal axis direction X1 by, for example, the width X2, the same method as described above is used. Can be created.
[0046]
Next, in step S305, as shown by reference numeral 314 in FIG. 5, each image obtained by dividing the separation line data to add a separation line to each left end of the image data divided by the width Y2 is divided. Append to data.
[0047]
Next, in step S306, as shown by reference numeral 314 in FIG. 5, the division number data is added to each of the divided image data in order to add a division number in the vicinity of each left end of the image data divided by the width Y2. Append.
[0048]
In step S307, the divided image data is transmitted to the label printer in the order of division numbers.
[0049]
Next, image data creation processing performed by the label printer will be described.
[0050]
First, when the divided image data is received by the label printer in step S308, the received data is sequentially printed on the continuous paper without a border by the recording head as shown by reference numeral 315 in FIG. 5, and then in step S309. The continuous paper printed by the winder connected to the printer is wound up and rolled to form a printed matter.
[0051]
The created roll paper-like printed material is cut with a dividing line printed with a Y1 width, and the divided printed materials are pasted in order from the top in the order of the numbers printed on the left end, whereby a predetermined large-sized printed material can be created. .
[0052]
As described above, in the information processing apparatus of the present embodiment, an arbitrary paper size can be set. Therefore, large-format print data is divided in the vertical axis direction (or horizontal axis direction) by the paper width of the label printer, and the horizontal size is changed. By setting the axial direction to the length of the large horizontal axis (or the length of the vertical axis), printing can be performed on continuous paper used in a label printer.
[0053]
Thus, it is possible to divide an arbitrary large size printed matter into continuous paper having a single paper width that is narrower than the large size printed matter, and to print without generating unnecessary margins on the continuous paper.
[0054]
In addition, when continuous printing is performed, lines that become large-size separators are automatically printed on continuous paper, so that large-sized printed matter divided into a plurality of pieces can be collectively managed on continuous paper.
[0055]
As a result, a large-sized printed matter can be continuously produced with a continuous paper having a single paper width that is narrower than that of a large-sized printed matter, and a divided printed matter can be easily managed with a single continuous paper. Can do.
[0056]
Further, when a large-sized printed material is created from the divided images, it can be easily and reliably created by dividing the image with dividing lines and connecting them in the order of numbers.
[0057]
[Other Embodiments]
Note that the present invention can take a form of a system, apparatus, method, program, storage medium, or the like, and specifically includes a plurality of devices (for example, a host computer, an interface device, a reader, a printer, and the like). The present invention may be applied to a system composed of the above, or to an apparatus (for example, a copying machine, a facsimile machine, etc.) composed of a single device.
[0058]
Another object of the present invention is to supply a storage medium recording a program code of software for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments to a system or apparatus, and the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus stores the storage medium. Needless to say, this can also be achieved by reading and executing the program code stored in the.
[0059]
In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.
[0060]
As a storage medium for supplying the program code, for example, a floppy disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a CD-R, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, a ROM, or the like can be used.
[0061]
Further, by executing the program code read by the computer, not only the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized, but also an OS (operating system) operating on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that a case where the function of the above-described embodiment is realized by performing part or all of the actual processing and the processing is included.
[0062]
Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written in a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, the function expansion is performed based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that the CPU or the like provided in the board or the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing, and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing.
[0063]
When the present invention is applied to the above storage medium, the storage medium stores program codes corresponding to the flowchart described above (shown in FIG. 5).
[0064]
As described above, according to the present invention, a long continuous paper-compatible printing device (for example, a label printer) that can set an arbitrary paper size is used, and large-format print data is laterally converted by the paper width of the printing device. Alternatively, it is divided in the vertical direction, and the continuous longitudinal direction is set to a large size (for example, vertical width or horizontal), thereby enabling printing on continuous paper. As a result, it is possible to print an arbitrary large size printed matter on a sheet of one paper width and to create an arbitrary large size printed matter.
[0065]
In addition, when continuous printing is performed, a line that becomes a large-size separator is automatically printed at a predetermined position in the longitudinal direction of the continuous paper, whereby a plurality of printed materials can be collectively managed as continuous paper. This makes it possible to create different large-sized prints with a single paper size without matching the printing paper to the large-size paper size.
[0066]
In addition, by having a function of adding numbers to the divided data and sequentially printing them, when creating a large-sized printed product by dividing and joining by dividing lines, it is definitely possible to create them by joining them in order of numbers.
[0067]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, when an image to be printed on a large-sized recording medium is divided and recorded on a recording medium having a vertical width smaller than the vertical size of the large-sized recording, it is not necessary for this recording medium. An information processing apparatus that does not generate a large margin can be provided.
In addition, continuous printing on continuous paper enables high-speed printing, and the printed output (divided images) can be collectively managed in a roll form so that it can be divided and recorded on a recording medium. Image management can be facilitated.
[0068]
According to the invention, the image data is divided into image data according to the width of the long recording medium, and a divided image formed from the divided image data is formed on the long recording medium. It can be recorded continuously.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a printing system according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a label printer according to an embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit of the label printer according to the embodiment.
FIG. 4A is a diagram for describing processing for creating original image data by enlarging the original image data to create enlarged image data.
FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating a process of dividing the expanded and expanded image data according to the vertical width of the continuous paper to be printed.
FIG. 4C illustrates a process in which divided data is sequentially printed on continuous paper, the printed continuous paper is divided by a specified length (horizontal width of a large format print), and images are laminated to enable enlargement printing. It is a figure to do.
FIG. 5 collectively describes a series of image data creation processing performed by a host computer and a label printer that constitute the image recording system of the present embodiment, and image recording processing operations formed based on the created image data. It is a flowchart to do.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Color label printer 2 Image formation part 3 Roll unit 4 Recording head 5 Conveyance part 50 Rewinder 100 Host computer

Claims (14)

Enlargement means for enlarging the original image data at a specified magnification to generate enlarged image data;
In order to divide and record an enlarged image formed from the enlarged image data on a long recording medium having a width shorter than either the vertical or horizontal length of the enlarged image, the long image Dividing means for dividing the enlarged image data in accordance with the width of the recording medium;
Transmitting means for transmitting the divided image data so that a divided image formed from the divided image data is continuously recorded on the long recording medium;
An information processing apparatus comprising: The dividing unit has a vertical or horizontal length of a divided image formed from the plurality of divided image data substantially equal to a width of the long recording medium, and the long recording 2. The enlarged image data is divided so that the length in the longitudinal direction of the medium substantially matches the remaining horizontal or vertical length of the enlarged image formed from the enlarged image data. The information processing apparatus described. A divided image continuously formed on the long recording medium based on the transmitted image data is cut at a length in a longitudinal direction of the long recording medium, and the divided division is performed. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the enlarged image is formed when images are continuously arranged in a vertical direction or a horizontal direction. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the dividing unit adds dividing line data for identifying a boundary of the divided image to the divided image data. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the dividing unit adds division number data for identifying a division order of the divided images to the divided image data. The information processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the transmission unit transmits the divided image data in the order of the division numbers. An image recording apparatus for recording an image on a long recording medium based on received image data,
Receiving means for continuously receiving the divided image data;
Recording means for continuously recording divided images on the long recording medium based on the divided image data received continuously;
An image recording apparatus comprising: The image recording apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising winding means for winding the long recording medium. An image recording system comprising: an information processing apparatus that transmits image data; and an image recording apparatus that records an image based on the received image data.
The information processing apparatus includes:
Enlargement means for enlarging the original image data at a specified magnification to generate enlarged image data;
In order to divide and record an enlarged image formed from the enlarged image data on a long recording medium having a width shorter than either the vertical or horizontal length of the enlarged image, the long image Dividing means for dividing the enlarged image data in accordance with the width of the recording medium;
Transmission means for transmitting the divided image data so that a divided image formed from the divided image data is continuously recorded on the long recording medium,
The image recording apparatus includes:
Receiving means for continuously receiving the divided image data;
Recording means for continuously recording divided images on the long recording medium based on the divided image data received continuously;
An image recording system comprising: The image recording system according to claim 9, further comprising winding means for winding the long recording medium. An enlargement process for enlarging the original image data at a specified magnification to generate enlarged image data;
In order to divide and record an enlarged image formed from the enlarged image data on a long recording medium having a width shorter than either the vertical or horizontal length of the enlarged image, the long image A dividing step of dividing the enlarged image data in accordance with the width of the recording medium;
A transmission step of transmitting the divided image data so that a divided image formed from the divided image data is continuously recorded on the long recording medium;
A method for controlling an information processing apparatus, comprising: A control program for controlling an information processing apparatus,
A program code of an enlargement process for enlarging the original image data at a specified magnification to generate enlarged image data;
In order to divide and record an enlarged image formed from the enlarged image data on a long recording medium having a width shorter than either the vertical or horizontal length of the enlarged image, the long image A program code of a division step for dividing the enlarged image data in accordance with the width of the recording medium;
A program code of a transmission step of transmitting the divided image data so that a divided image formed from the divided image data is continuously recorded on the long recording medium;
A control program for controlling the information processing apparatus. In order to divide and record image data on a long recording medium having a width shorter than either the vertical or horizontal length of the image, the image data is adapted to the width of the long recording medium. Dividing means for dividing
Transmitting means for transmitting the divided image data so that a divided image formed from the divided image data is continuously recorded on the long recording medium;
An information processing apparatus comprising: In order to divide and record image data on a long recording medium having a width shorter than either the vertical or horizontal length of the image, the image data is adapted to the width of the long recording medium. Dividing step of dividing
A transmission step of transmitting the divided image data so that a divided image formed from the divided image data is continuously recorded on the long recording medium;
A method for controlling an information processing apparatus, comprising:

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