JP2006192879A - Roll sheet holder - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a roll sheet holder capable of preparing labels which can be detachably mounted without problems and without being wound and adhered, even in cases where a slender bar-like member found in, for example, a food-related application, is used. <P>SOLUTION: A roll sheet 3A of a non-fixed length to be wound in the roll sheet holder 3 is composed of a long-length thermal sheet having a self-colorant without any adhesive layer provided on the rear face side, and the thermal sheet is wound with the rear face side to be outside. In the end frame part in the width direction on the rear face side of the non fixed-length roll sheet 3A, each encoder mark 5 is formed at a predetermined pitch size in the conveying direction. The pre-determined pitch size of each encoder mark 5 is formed to be equal to a distance between respective cut-positions 3B which cut the printed, non fixed-length roll sheet 3A. Behind the respective encoder marks 5 in the conveying direction, respective notch cuttings 3C in a protruded dog-leg shape as shown in Fig are detachably formed in nearly the center between the respective cut-positions 3B. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention is used in a tape printing apparatus comprising a conveying means for conveying a long roll sheet, a printing means for printing on the roll sheet, and a cutting means for cutting the printed roll sheet, The present invention relates to a roll sheet holder that is wound around and supported in a removable state in the tape printer.

Conventionally, various labels have been proposed that are wound around and attached to AC cords, wiring cords, and the like.
For example, a release paper that has second and third sticking portions that are attached to the left and right sides with a first sticking portion that is wound and stuck on an adherend, and is peelable on the back surface. A label formed so as to form a notch corresponding to the first sticking portion on the release paper, and to release the release paper of the first sticking portion independently. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

And in such a structure, since the cut away paper is provided so that only the part corresponding to the part to be wrapped and stuck to the adherend can be peeled off, the winding on the adherend is performed. It is easy to work and can be applied with a beautifully finished label so that other parts do not unnecessarily attract each other during the sticking work.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 56-35654 (1st page, 13th line to 4th page, 6th line, FIGS. 2 to 4)

  However, the above-described conventional label has a problem that the adhesive remains on the member that is wound and adhered due to temperature and humidity during removal, and cannot be removed cleanly. Further, when the member for winding and sticking the label is an elongated rod-like member used for food-related purposes, the usable adhesive has problems such as being easily peeled off because of poor adhesive strength and storage stability.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and can be attached without problems even in the case of an elongated rod-like member used for food-related purposes without being attached to a roll. An object of the present invention is to provide a roll sheet holder capable of producing a label that can be removed cleanly without leaving an adhesive.

  In order to achieve the above object, a roll sheet holder according to claim 1 includes a conveying means for conveying a long roll sheet, a printing means for printing on the roll sheet, and a cutting means for cutting the printed roll sheet. And a roll sheet holder that is wound in the tape printing apparatus and supported in a detachable state in the tape printing apparatus, wherein the roll sheet is predetermined in the longitudinal direction. It has the insertion part which is formed with a pitch and can penetrate a rod-shaped member.

  Moreover, the roll sheet holder according to claim 2 is the roll sheet holder according to claim 1, wherein the roll sheet is formed with an encoder mark formed on the back surface at the predetermined pitch and disposed between the insertion portions. And the tape printer includes a mark detection sensor that detects the encoder mark, and a control unit that drives and controls the transport unit and the printing unit based on detection information of the mark detection sensor, The pitch is equal to the distance between the cutting positions for cutting the printed roll sheet.

  Further, the roll sheet holder according to claim 3 is the roll sheet holder according to claim 2, wherein the insertion portion is a foldable bending portion formed in a peripheral portion on the front end side in the conveyance direction of the insertion portion, It has a separable separating part formed from the both side ends of the bent part to the peripheral part on the rear side in the transport direction of the insertion part.

  Further, the roll sheet holder according to claim 4 is the roll sheet holder according to claim 2, wherein the insertion portion includes two rows of separation portions formed in parallel in the width direction of the roll sheet at a predetermined interval. It is characterized by having.

  In addition, the roll sheet holder according to claim 5 is the roll sheet holder according to claim 4, wherein each of the separation parts is formed in a convex shape in the rear side in the conveying direction in plan view. Features.

  The roll sheet holder according to claim 6 is the roll sheet holder according to claim 2, wherein the insertion portion is a cross-section of the rod-shaped member that is drilled in at least one width direction edge of the roll sheet. It is characterized by having a smaller through-hole.

  The roll sheet holder according to claim 7 is the roll sheet holder according to claim 6, wherein the through-hole has a detachable cut portion formed in the outer peripheral portion with a predetermined length in the radially outward direction. It is characterized by having.

  Further, the roll sheet holder according to claim 8 is the roll sheet holder according to claim 2, wherein the insertion portion includes a through hole formed in at least one width direction edge of the roll sheet, And a slit-like insertion hole formed from the outer peripheral portion of the through hole to the rear cutting position in the conveying direction.

  The roll sheet holder according to claim 9 is the roll sheet holder according to claim 2, wherein the insertion portion includes a through hole formed in at least one width direction edge of the roll sheet; And a separable portion for opening the through hole formed from the outer peripheral portion of the through hole to the rear cutting position in the conveying direction.

  The roll sheet holder according to claim 10 is the roll sheet holder according to claim 1, wherein the insertion portion has a through-hole formed in at least one width direction edge portion of the roll sheet. The tape printer includes a through-hole detection sensor that detects the through-hole, and a control unit that drives and controls the transport unit and the printing unit based on detection information of the through-hole detection sensor. The holes are formed in a substantially horizontally long hexagon that is long in the width direction of the roll sheet.

  The roll sheet holder according to claim 11 is the roll sheet holder according to claim 10, wherein the through hole extends outward from an edge corner on the width direction center portion side of the substantially horizontally long hexagonal roll sheet. It is characterized by having a detachable cut portion formed in a predetermined length.

  The roll sheet holder according to claim 12 is the roll sheet holder according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the substantially horizontally long hexagon has a distance between opposite sides in the longitudinal direction of the roll sheet. It is characterized by being formed to have a length that is approximately half the distance between the edge corners in the width direction.

  A roll sheet holder according to claim 13 is the roll sheet holder according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the roll sheet holder includes sensor means disposed on a bottom surface of the tape printer. A roll sheet specifying unit for specifying the type of the roll sheet in cooperation is provided.

  The roll sheet holder according to claim 14 is the roll sheet holder according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the roll sheet is a continuous long indefinite length having no adhesive material layer. It is formed only from a roll sheet.

  Furthermore, the roll sheet holder according to claim 15 is the roll sheet holder according to claim 14, wherein the indefinite length roll sheet does not contain a fluorescent substance and polychlorinated biphenyl.

In the roll sheet holder according to claim 1, a long roll sheet in which insertion portions through which the rod-shaped member can be inserted is formed at a predetermined pitch in the longitudinal direction is wound and detachable in the tape printer. It is supported by.
As a result, by driving and controlling the conveying means and the printing means to print the print data on the roll sheet, the printed roll sheet is cut, so that the predetermined print data such as manufacturing date data can be printed and the rod-like member can be inserted. It is possible to easily and continuously create a printed label on which a simple insertion portion is formed.

In the roll sheet holder according to the second aspect, a long roll sheet in which encoder marks are formed on the back surface at a predetermined pitch is wound and supported in a removable state in the tape printer. Further, on the roll sheet between the encoder marks, an insertion portion through which a rod-like member can be inserted is formed. The predetermined pitch of each encoder mark is formed to be equal to the distance between the cutting positions for cutting the printed roll sheet.
Thus, the encoder mark is detected by the mark detection sensor, and the printing unit is driven and controlled based on the detection information to print the print data on the roll sheet, and the printed roll sheet is cut after the predetermined pitch conveyance. Accordingly, a printed label on which predetermined print data such as manufacturing date data is printed and an insertion portion through which the rod-like member can be inserted can be easily and continuously created.

Further, in the roll sheet holder according to claim 3, each insertion portion includes a foldable bent portion formed in a peripheral portion on the front end side in the transport direction, and a rear peripheral portion in the transport direction from both side ends of the bent portion. It is comprised from the separable separation part formed in this.
Thereby, since the separation portion is not provided in the peripheral portion in the conveyance direction front end side of each insertion portion, the roll sheet is not caught on the roll sheet insertion port or the thermal head inlet portion of the tape printer, It can be transported smoothly and high-quality printing can be performed. In addition, since a separating portion is provided from the both side ends of the bent portion of each insertion portion to the rear peripheral portion in the conveyance direction, a bar-like member is inserted into the insertion portion of the printed label after cutting the printed label. By inserting and bending, the printed label can be easily attached to the rod-shaped member.

In the roll sheet holder according to the fourth aspect, each insertion portion is composed of two rows of separation portions formed in parallel in the width direction of the roll sheet at a predetermined interval.
Thereby, after cutting the printed label, the printed label can be easily attached to the rod-shaped member by inserting the rod-shaped member into the separation portion of the printed label.

In the roll sheet holder according to claim 5, the two rows of separation portions formed in parallel in the width direction of the roll sheet at a predetermined interval are formed in a convex-shaped character shape on the rear side in the conveyance direction in plan view. Therefore, each cut-off portion gradually enters the roll sheet insertion port of the tape printer or the inlet portion of the thermal head from both ends in the width direction.
Thus, the roll sheet can be smoothly conveyed without being caught by the roll sheet insertion opening of the tape printer or the inlet portion of the thermal head, and high-quality printing can be performed.

  In the roll sheet holder according to claim 6, since each insertion portion is a through-hole smaller than the cross-section of the rod-shaped member formed in at least one width direction edge of the roll sheet, After cutting, the printed label can be easily attached to the rod-shaped member by inserting the rod-shaped member through the through-hole of the printed label, and the printed label is affected by the frictional force generated between the printed label and the rod-shaped member. It can prevent falling off from the rod-shaped member.

  Further, in the roll sheet holder according to claim 7, the outer peripheral portion of the through hole smaller than the cross section of the rod-shaped member drilled in at least one width direction edge of the roll sheet has a predetermined length in the radially outward direction. Since the separable cut portion formed is provided, even if the through hole is smaller than the diameter of the rod-shaped member, the rod-shaped member can be easily inserted into the through-hole. Moreover, since the notch part is formed in the outer peripheral part of a through-hole, a rod-shaped member can be penetrated without tearing a printed label, and this printed label can be reliably attached to a rod-shaped member. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce the size of the through-hole, and it is possible to reliably prevent the roll sheet from being caught in the roll sheet insertion port of the tape printer or the inlet of the thermal head, and it can be transported more smoothly. Can be printed.

In the roll sheet holder according to claim 8, each insertion portion includes a through hole formed in at least one width direction edge portion of the roll sheet, and a rear cutting position in the transport direction from the outer peripheral portion of the through hole. It is comprised from the slit-shaped insertion hole formed until.
Thus, by cutting the printed label at the cutting position, a slit-shaped horizontal hole is formed from the outer peripheral portion of the through hole to the edge on the cutting side. By pressing against the side surface, the bar-shaped member can be inserted into the through hole of the printed label, and the printed label can be quickly attached to the bar-shaped member.

In the roll sheet holder according to claim 9, each insertion portion includes a through hole formed in at least one width direction edge portion of the roll sheet, and a rear cutting position in the conveying direction from the outer peripheral portion of the through hole. And a separable portion for opening the through hole formed up to.
As a result, by cutting the printed label at the cutting position, a separable portion (for example, a perforation or the like) for opening the through hole from the outer peripheral portion of the through hole to the edge portion on the cut side. Therefore, by separating the separable part up to the through-hole and pressing it against the side of the bar-shaped member, the bar-shaped member can be inserted into the through-hole of the printed label. Can be attached to. In addition, since a continuous surface is formed from the outer peripheral portion of the through hole to the rear cutting position in the conveyance direction until the cuttable portion is cut off, the roll sheet insertion port of the tape printer or the inlet portion of the thermal head The roll sheet can be smoothly conveyed without being caught, and high-quality printing can be performed.

Further, in the roll sheet holder according to claim 10, a long roll sheet in which through holes through which a rod-shaped member can be inserted at a predetermined pitch is wound at at least one width direction edge is wound, The tape printer is supported in a removable state. Moreover, this through-hole is formed in the substantially horizontally long hexagon shape long in the width direction of a roll sheet.
As a result, the through hole detection sensor detects the substantially horizontally long hexagonal through hole, and based on this detection information, the conveying means and the printing means are driven and controlled to print the print data on the roll sheet and to convey the predetermined length. After that, by cutting the printed roll sheet, predetermined print data such as manufacturing date data is printed, and a substantially horizontally long hexagonal through-hole through which a rod-like member can be inserted is formed at at least one width direction edge. A printed label can be easily and continuously created. Further, after the printed label is cut, the printed label can be easily attached to the rod-shaped member by inserting the rod-shaped member through the through-hole of the printed label. Further, when the rod-shaped member has a substantially round cross section, the printed label is removed from the rod-shaped member by the frictional force generated between the opposite sides in the longitudinal direction of the roll sheet of the substantially horizontally long hexagonal through-hole and the rod-shaped member. It can be prevented from falling off. In addition, when the cross-section of the rod-shaped member is a substantially flat plate shape such as a substantially rectangular shape or an elongated oval shape, the rod-shaped member is generated between each of the oblique sides facing each other in the width direction of the roll sheet of the substantially hexagonal through hole and the rod-shaped member. It is possible to prevent the printed label from falling off the rod-like member due to the frictional force.

In the roll sheet holder according to claim 11, the substantially horizontally long hexagonal through-hole formed in at least one width direction edge of the roll sheet has a center in the width direction of the substantially horizontally long hexagonal roll sheet. A separable cut portion is provided which is formed to have a predetermined length in the outer direction from the edge corner portion on the portion side.
Thus, even when the diameter of the rod-shaped member having a substantially round cross section is slightly larger than the distance between the opposite sides of the longitudinal direction of the roll sheet of the through hole, the rod-shaped member does not break the printed label by slightly expanding the cut portion. Can be easily inserted through the through hole, and the printed label can be securely attached to the rod-shaped member. Also, when the width of a rod-shaped member having a cross section of a substantially rectangular shape or an elongated ellipse is slightly larger than the distance between each edge corner in the width direction of the roll sheet of the through-hole, the rod-shaped member is formed into a through-hole. Since it can be inserted while expanding the cut portion by pushing, the bar-shaped member can be easily inserted into this through-hole without breaking the printed label, and the printed label is securely attached to the bar-shaped member Can do. Furthermore, by providing a notch in the through hole, it is possible to reduce the through hole, and reliably prevent the roll sheet from being caught by the roll sheet insertion port and the thermal head inlet of the tape printer, Furthermore, it can convey smoothly and can perform high quality printing.

In the roll sheet holder according to claim 12, the substantially horizontally long hexagonal through-hole formed in at least one width direction edge of the roll sheet has a distance between opposite sides in the longitudinal direction of the roll sheet. The sheet is formed to have a length that is approximately half the distance between the edge corners in the width direction of the sheet.
As a result, it is possible to attach the printed label to a substantially flat bar-shaped member formed to have a width dimension approximately twice that of a bar-shaped member having a substantially round cross section that can be inserted into the through hole. In addition, when a cut portion that can be separated by a predetermined length from the edge corner on the width direction center portion side of the roll sheet of the through hole is formed in a predetermined length, a cross section that can be inserted into the through hole. A printed label can be attached to a substantially flat bar-shaped member formed to have a width of at least twice that of a substantially round bar-shaped member. For this reason, the printed label can be easily attached to the bar-shaped member having various cross-sectional shapes, and the printed label can be prevented from falling off from the bar-shaped member due to the frictional force generated between the printed label and the bar-shaped member. .

In the roll sheet holder according to the thirteenth aspect, there is provided a roll sheet specifying unit for specifying the type of the roll sheet in cooperation with the sensor means arranged on the bottom surface of the tape printer.
Thereby, the predetermined pitch dimension of each encoder mark and the predetermined pitch dimension of each through hole, that is, the distance dimension between the cutting positions of the roll sheet, the positional information of each insertion part, the printable area, etc. It is possible to specify information corresponding to the type of each roll sheet, and through the sensor means disposed on the bottom surface of the tape printer, the information is obtained and an insertion part is formed through which a rod-like member can be inserted. The printed label can be automatically created.

  Further, in the roll sheet holder according to claim 14, since the roll sheet is formed only from a continuous long indefinite length roll sheet having no adhesive material layer, the insertion portion of the printed label is provided for food-related purposes. Even if it is inserted through a rod-like member such as a product and attached, it can be attached and used without any problem. Moreover, the printed label which can be removed neatly without leaving an adhesive from this rod-shaped member can be created.

  Furthermore, in the roll sheet holder according to claim 15, the roll sheet is composed of a continuous long indefinite length roll sheet having no adhesive material layer, and the indefinite length roll sheet is made of a fluorescent material and a polychlorinated material. Because it does not contain biphenyl, it is possible to create a printed label that can be used more safely for food safety and hygiene even if the inserted part of the printed label is inserted through a stick-like member such as a food-related product. it can.

  Hereinafter, the roll sheet holder according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings based on the first to eleventh embodiments.

First, a schematic configuration of a tape printer to which the roll sheet holder according to the first embodiment is mounted will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.
As shown in FIG. 1, the tape printer 1 includes a main body housing 2 and a roll sheet holder 3 around which an indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A having a predetermined width is wound, and is stored in a roll sheet holder storage unit 4. The upper part is covered with an upper cover made of a transparent resin (not shown) attached to the upper edge part so as to be freely opened and closed. Further, the tray 6 is made up of a transparent resin tray 6 erected so as to face the front center of the upper cover (not shown), a power button 7 disposed on the front side of the tray 6 and the like. A power cord 10 (see FIG. 3) is connected to one side end of the back surface of the main body housing 2, and a USB (not shown) connected to a personal computer or the like is connected to the other side end. A connector portion (not shown) including a universal serial bus) is provided.

  The indefinite length roll sheet 3A is composed of a long heat-sensitive sheet (so-called thermal paper) having a self-coloring property in which no adhesive layer is provided on the back side, and the back side is on the outside. That is, it is wound around the core so that the printing surface side is on the inside. In addition, at the edge in the width direction on the back side of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A, a predetermined pitch dimension (for example, in the conveyance direction) at a position facing a photo sensor 11 (see FIG. 3) as a mark detection sensor described later. Each encoder mark 5 is formed with a pitch dimension of 10 mm, 20 mm, 30 mm, etc.). The predetermined pitch dimension of each encoder mark 5 is formed to be equal to the distance between the cutting positions 3B for cutting the printed indefinite length roll sheet 3A. Further, on the rear side of each encoder mark 5 in the transport direction, each of the cut-out portions 3C having a convex U-shape protruding rearward in the transport direction is formed at a substantially central position between the respective cut positions 3B. . In addition, the triangular size formed by connecting the cut portion 3C and both end edges on the front side in the conveyance direction of the cut portion 3C is an elongated rod-like member (for example, a handle portion of a frankfurter sausage, etc.) as described later. Is formed in such a size that it can be inserted (see FIG. 7).

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the tape printing apparatus 1 includes one side edge (in FIG. 2, a right side edge) that is substantially perpendicular to the transport direction of the roll sheet holder storage 4. ) Is provided with a holder support member 15 into which a mounting member 13 having a substantially rectangular cross section protruding from the positioning holding member 12 constituting the roll sheet holder 3 can be fitted. The holder support member 15 is formed with a first positioning groove portion 16 that is open in an upward direction and is substantially U-shaped in front view. Further, an engagement recess 15A is formed at the inner base end of the holder support member 15 to engage with an elastic locking piece 12A (see FIG. 5) protruding from the lower end of the positioning holding member 12. Yes.

  Further, a guide that extends substantially horizontally from the rear end edge portion of the insertion port 18 into which the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is inserted to the front upper end edge portion of the roll sheet holder storage portion 4 and constitutes a roll sheet holder 3 described later. A placement portion 21 on which the tip of the member 20 is placed is provided. In addition, at the edge corner on the rear side in the conveying direction of the mounting portion 21, four second positioning groove portions 22 </ b> A to 22 </ b> A having a substantially L-shaped cross section corresponding to a plurality of width dimensions of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A. 22D is formed. As shown in FIG. 3, each of the second positioning groove portions 22 </ b> A to 22 </ b> D is configured so that a part of the portion that contacts the placement portion 21 of the guide member 20 constituting the roll sheet holder 3 can be fitted from above. Is formed. Further, the distal end portion of the guide member 20 constituting the roll sheet holder 3 extends to the insertion port 18.

  In addition, the bottom surface portion of the roll sheet holder storage portion 4 has a positioning recess 4A having a horizontally long rectangular shape in a plan view substantially perpendicular to the transport direction from the inner base end portion of the holder support member 15 to a position facing the second positioning groove portion 22A. Is formed at a predetermined depth (in Example 1, the depth is about 1.5 to 3 mm). The width direction of the positioning recess 4 </ b> A is formed so as to be substantially equal to the width dimension of the lower end edge portions of the positioning holding member 12 and the guide member 20 constituting the roll sheet holder 3. Further, a portion facing the later-described sheet discriminating portion 60 (see FIG. 5), which extends from the lower end edge of the positioning holding member 12 in a substantially perpendicular inner direction at the inner base end portion of the holder supporting member 15 of the positioning recess 4 </ b> A. However, a discrimination recess having a vertically long plan view rectangular shape in the conveying direction formed so as to be deeper than the positioning recess 4A by a predetermined depth (in the first embodiment, the depth is approximately 1.5 to 3 mm). 4B is formed.

The discriminating recess 4B is composed of a push-type microswitch or the like, and the type of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A, the material of the heat sensitive sheet, the roll sheet width, the encoder mark 5 or a through-hole 131 described later (FIG. 17). 5 sheet discrimination sensors S1, S2, S3, S4 for determining presence / absence of encoder mark 5 or conveyance direction pitch dimension of through-hole 131 described later, presence / absence of cut portion 3C, etc. S5 is provided in an L shape. Each of the sheet discrimination sensors S1 to S5 is a known mechanical switch composed of a plunger, a micro switch, and the like, and the upper end of each plunger extends from the bottom of the discrimination recess 4B to the bottom of the positioning recess 4A. It is provided so that it may protrude to the part vicinity. Then, it is detected whether or not each of the sheet discrimination sensors S1 to S5 has sensor holes 60A to 60E (see FIG. 5), which will be described later, of the sheet discrimination section 60, and the roll sheet holder is detected by the on / off signal. 3 type of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A mounted on the sheet 3, the material of the heat sensitive sheet, the roll sheet width, the presence / absence of the encoder mark 5 or the through hole 131, the pitch direction in the conveying direction of the encoder mark 5 or the through hole 131, the notch The presence / absence of the part 3C is detected.
In the case of Example 1, the plungers of the tape discrimination sensors S1 to S5 always protrude from the bottom of the discrimination recess 4B to the vicinity of the bottom of the positioning recess 4A, and the microswitch is turned off. ing. And when each sensor hole 60A-60E of the sheet | seat discrimination | determination part 60 exists in the position which opposes each sheet | seat discrimination | determination sensor S1-S5, since a plunger is not pressed down and a micro switch is in an OFF state, an OFF signal is sent. On the other hand, when the sensor holes 60A to 60E of the sheet determination unit 60 are not located at positions facing the sheet determination sensors S1 to S5, the plunger is pressed and the microswitch is turned on. An ON signal is output. Accordingly, when each sheet determination sensor S1 to S5 outputs a 5-bit “0” or “1” signal and all the sheet determination sensors S1 to S5 are in an off state, that is, the roll sheet holder 3 is not mounted. In this case, a 5-bit “00000” signal is output.

Further, the side edge (on the right edge in FIG. 2) of the insertion port 18 on the holder support member 15 side is formed at a position facing the inner end surface of the positioning member 12 fitted into the holder support member 15. . A guide rib portion is erected on the side edge of the insertion port 18 on the holder support member 15 side.
In addition, the thermal head 31 (see FIG. 3) is moved up and down at the front end in the transport direction of the other side edge (left side edge in FIG. 2) of the roll sheet holder storage 4. A lever 27 for performing is provided. That is, by rotating the lever 27 upward, the thermal head 31 is moved downward and separated from the platen roller 26 (see FIG. 3), and by rotating the lever 27 downward, the thermal head 31 is moved. Is moved upward, and the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is pressed against the platen roller 26 to be in a printable state. In addition, a control circuit board 32 (see FIG. 3) on which a control circuit unit 61 (see FIG. 6) for driving and controlling each mechanism unit in response to a command from an external personal computer or the like is formed below the roll sheet holder storage unit 4. ) Is provided.

Thereby, the roll sheet holder 3 to which the roll sheet 3 </ b> A wound around the winding core is fitted fits the mounting member 13 of the positioning member 12 into the first positioning groove portion 16 of the holder support member 15, and the lower end of the positioning member 12. The elastic locking piece 12A protruding from the portion is engaged with the engagement recess 15A formed at the inner base end of the holder support member 15, and the lower surface of the distal end of the guide member 20 is set to each of the second positioning groove portions 22A to 22A. It is detachably attached to the roll sheet holder storage portion 4 by being fitted into 22D and fitting the lower end portion of the guide member 20 into the positioning recess 4A so as to come into contact therewith. In addition, a sheet determination unit 60 provided at the inner bottom edge of the positioning member 12 is inserted into the determination recess 4B, and the sheet determination unit 60 that faces each of the sheet determination sensors S1 to S5 disposed in the determination recess 4B. It is possible to detect whether each of the sensor holes 60A to 60E is present. That is, the type of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A mounted on the roll sheet holder 3 can be detected.
Then, the lever 27 is rotated upward so that one side edge of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is brought into contact with the inner surface of the guide member 20, while the other side end of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is contacted. Printing can be performed by inserting the edge portion into the insertion port 18 while abutting the guide rib portion standing on the side edge portion of the insertion port 18 and rotating the lever 27 downward.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the roll sheet 3 </ b> A inserted from the insertion port 18 is pressed toward the platen roller 26 by the line-type thermal head 31 by rotating the lever 27 downward. Be energized to be. The platen roller 26 is rotationally driven by a sheet feed motor 72 (see FIG. 6) composed of a stepping motor or the like, and the thermal head 31 is driven and controlled to convey the indefinite length roll sheet 3A. Image data can be printed sequentially on the printing surface of the thermal sheet. When the cutting position 3B on the rear side in the conveyance direction of the printed roll sheet 3A is conveyed to a position facing the cutter unit 8, the cutting motor 74 (see FIG. 6), the sheet is reciprocated in the width direction to be cut and discharged onto the tray 6.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the distal end portion of the placement portion 21 on which the distal end portion of the guide member 20 is placed extends downward from the distal end edge by a predetermined length, and further, An extending portion 24 is formed in the shape of a reverse letter when viewed from the side. Further, on the upstream side of the platen roller 26, a guide member 27 is provided so as to form a predetermined gap with respect to the upper surface portion of the extending portion 24, and an insertion port 18 is formed. Further, a sheet guide path 25 for guiding the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A to the lower end surface of the platen roller 26 is formed by the upper surface portion of the extending portion 24 and the lower surface portion of the guide member 27. As a result, the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A that has entered the insertion opening 18 is guided to the lower side of the platen roller 26 along the sheet guide path 25.
Further, a reflection type optical sensor as a mark detection sensor and a through hole detection sensor is provided at a position near the end edge portion on the holder support member 15 side at the lower end surface portion where the back surface side of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A of the guide member 27 slides. A photosensor 11 is arranged. Further, the surface portion of the extending portion 24 facing the photosensor 11 is colored or painted in black. Thereby, the presence / absence of each encoder mark 5 and each through-hole 131 (see FIG. 17) to be formed on the back surface of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is detected by the photosensor 11.
When the photosensor 11 needs to detect a through-hole 131 described later, each through-hole 131 provided at the side edge portion on the holder support member 15 side of the minimum width dimension of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A. It suffices if it is provided at a position opposite to. Thereby, it can respond to all kinds of each width dimension of this indefinite length roll sheet 3A provided with the encoder mark 5 and the through-hole 131, and the below-mentioned indefinite length roll sheet 130 (refer FIG. 17).
On the other hand, the photosensor 11 is provided at a position facing each encoder mark 5 provided on the back surface side of the minimum width dimension of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A when it is not necessary to detect a through-hole 131 described later. Just do it. Thereby, it can respond to all kinds of each width dimension of this indefinite length roll sheet 3A. Further, the encoder mark 5 can be provided on the inner side in the width direction from the cut portion 3C, and even if the distance between the cut positions 3B is narrowed, the encoder mark 5 and the cut portion 3C are prevented from overlapping. Therefore, the detection accuracy of the encoder mark 5 can be improved.

Next, a schematic configuration of the roll sheet holder 3 will be described with reference to FIG. The roll sheet holder 3 is mounted with an indefinite length roll sheet 3A having a plurality of width dimensions so as to be rotatable in the circumferential direction. The state that has been performed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the roll sheet holder 3 to which the indefinite length roll sheet 3A wound around the winding core is mounted is configured as follows. That is, a first cylinder portion (not shown) standing on the inner surface of the guide member 20 is fitted and inserted into an end edge portion of the cylindrical hole of the core of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A. One end surface of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is in contact with the inner surface of the sheet. Further, a second cylinder portion (not shown) standing on the inner surface of the positioning holding member 12 is fitted and inserted into an end edge portion on the other end side of the cylindrical hole of the core of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A, and the positioning is performed. The other end surface of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A is in contact with the inner surface of the holding member 12. A flange portion 36 that is fitted into the first tube portion of the guide member 20 and is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the end surface on one end side is fixed to the outer end surface of the first tube portion, that is, the outer end surface of the guide member 20. At the same time, an end portion on the other end side is provided with a substantially cylindrical holder shaft member 40 that is fitted into the second cylindrical portion of the positioning holding member 12 and is fixed to the second cylindrical portion. Therefore, by changing the length dimension of the holder shaft member 40, a plurality of types of roll sheet holders 3 to which the indefinite length roll sheets 3A having different width dimensions are attached can be easily manufactured.

Further, the guide member 20 extends from the lower outer peripheral portion of the outer end surface of the first tube portion in the lower direction and is fitted into a positioning recess 4A formed on the bottom surface portion of the roll sheet holder storage portion 4. A first extending portion 42 that is in contact with the bottom surface of the positioning recess 4A is formed. In addition, the guide member 20 is formed with a second extending portion 43 that extends outward so as to cover the outer end surface portion on the substantially 1/4 circumference in the front direction of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A. Further, a third extending portion 44 is formed in which the upper edge extends from the outer peripheral portion of the second extending portion 43 to the vicinity of the insertion port 18 (see FIG. 3) of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A. Has been. The lower end surface of the distal end portion of the third extending portion 44 is formed substantially horizontally and abuts on the mounting portion 21 of the tape printer 1 so that the third extending portion 44 and the second extending portion 43 are in contact with each other. It is configured to guide one end edge portion of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A attached by the inner surface to the insertion port 18.
Further, a fourth extending portion 45 is formed that extends a predetermined length from the position facing the rear end edge in the conveying direction of the mounting portion 21 on the lower end surface of the third extending portion 44 to the first extending portion 42. When the lower end surface of the third extending portion 44 is brought into contact with the placement portion 21, the leading end portion in the transport direction of the fourth extending portion 45 is attached to the fixed length roll sheet 3A. It is comprised so that it may fit in either of each 2nd positioning groove part 22A-22D which opposes the sheet | seat width (refer FIG. 3, FIG. 4).

Further, the core in which the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is wound by the first cylinder portion erected on the inner surface of the guide member 20 and the second cylinder portion erected on the inner surface of the positioning holding member 12 is also provided. Is held rotatably. The holder shaft member 40 is provided with a plurality of types of length dimensions corresponding to the length dimensions of the core of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A.
In addition, the outer end surface portion of the positioning member 12 is substantially at the center in the conveying direction (left and right direction in FIG. 5B), that is, from the end edge portion of the axis of the holder shaft member 40 to the axis. As shown, a vertically long mounting member 13 having a substantially rectangular cross section is provided in the vertical direction. The attachment member 13 is formed so as to be narrow in the downward direction when viewed from the front, and is formed so as to be able to closely contact the first positioning groove portion 16 that is narrow in the downward direction of the holder support member 15 of the tape printer 1. . Further, the protruding height dimension of the mounting member 13 is formed substantially equal to the width dimension of the first positioning groove portion 16.

Further, the lower end portion of the attachment member 13 of the positioning member 12 has a predetermined length in the lateral direction from the lower end portion of the attachment member 13 in the lateral direction (in the first embodiment, it is about 1.5 mm to 3 mm). A projecting guide 57 having a substantially rectangular flat plate shape (in the first embodiment, the thickness is about 1.5 mm to 3 mm in the first embodiment) is formed. Thus, when the roll sheet holder 3 is mounted, the mounting member 13 is placed in the first positioning groove portion 16 while the guide portion 57 formed at the lower end portion of the mounting member 13 is brought into contact with the outer end surface of the holder support member 15. By inserting, the roll sheet holder 3 can be mounted while being positioned easily.
Further, the lower end edge portion of the extending portion 56 of the positioning member 12 protrudes in a lower direction than the lower end edge portion of the guide member 20 by a predetermined length (in the first embodiment, about 1 mm to 2.5 mm). In addition, a substantially rectangular sheet discriminating portion 60 is formed on the lower edge of the lower end edge so as to extend a predetermined length in a substantially right-angle inner direction.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the sheet discriminating unit 60, as described above, the sensor holes 60A to 60E are substantially L-shaped at predetermined positions facing the sheet discriminating sensors S1 to S5. Arranged and drilled. Thereby, since each sensor hole 60A-60E is perforated by a maximum of five, the presence / absence of each sensor hole 60A-60E corresponds to “1” and “0”, so that the indefinite number attached to the roll sheet holder 3 is determined. Type of long roll sheet 3A, material of heat sensitive sheet, roll sheet width, presence / absence of encoder mark 5 or through-hole 131 described later (see FIG. 17), pitch direction dimension of encoder mark 5 or through-hole 131 described later, The presence / absence of the cut portion 3C can be displayed by a 5-bit code.
In addition, a vertically long rectangular through hole 62 is formed in the extending portion 56 at the lower end portion of the attachment member 13 of the positioning member 12, and the upper end edge of the through hole 62 is directed downwardly toward the distal end. An elastic locking piece 12 </ b> A in which a protruding portion is formed is provided.

Next, the circuit configuration of the tape printer 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, the control circuit unit 61 formed on the control board 32 of the tape printer 1 includes a CPU 62, a CG (character generator) ROM 63, a ROM 64, a flash memory (EEPROM) 65, a RAM 66, an input / output interface ( I / F) 67, a communication interface (I / F) 68, and the like. The CPU 62, the CGROM 63, the ROM 64, the flash memory 65, the RAM 66, the input / output interface (I / F) 67, and the communication interface (I / F) 68 are connected to each other by a bus line 69 so that data can be mutually transmitted. Exchanges take place.

Here, the dot pattern data corresponding to each character is stored in the CGROM 63. The dot pattern data is read from the CGROM 63, and the dot pattern is formed on the thermal sheet of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A based on the dot pattern data. Is printed.
The ROM 64 stores various programs, and various programs necessary for controlling the tape printer 1 such as a conveyance processing program for the indefinite length roll sheet 3A are stored. Further, the ROM 64 stores a print area when each cut portion 3C, a through hole 131 described later, and the like are formed. In the ROM 64, the type of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A, the material of the heat sensitive sheet, the roll sheet width, the encoder mark 5 or a through-hole 131 to be described later for each 5-bit code input from each of the sheet discrimination sensors S1 to S5. , Presence / absence of the encoder mark 5 or the conveyance direction pitch dimension of the through-hole 131 described later, presence / absence of the cut portion 3C are stored.

For example, in the ROM 64, the 5-bit code input from each of the sheet discrimination sensors S1 to S5 is “11100”, the type: “indefinite length roll sheet 3A”, the material of the thermal sheet: “material A”, The roll sheet width: “100 mm”, the pitch dimension of the encoder mark 5 in the conveying direction: “20 mm”, the presence / absence of the cut portion 3C: “present”, and the like are stored. Further, when the 5-bit code is “11000”, the type: “indefinite length roll sheet 3A”, the material of the thermal sheet: “material B”, the roll sheet width: “100 mm”, and the conveying direction of the encoder mark 5 Pitch dimensions: “10 mm”, presence / absence of cut portion 3 </ b> C: “present”, etc. are stored. Further, when the 5-bit code is “10110”, the type: “indefinite length roll sheet 3A”, the material of the heat sensitive sheet: “material A”, the roll sheet width: “50 mm”, the conveyance direction of the encoder mark 5 Pitch dimensions: “15 mm”, presence / absence of cut portion 3 </ b> C: “present”, etc. are stored. Further, when the 5-bit code is “10100”, the type: “indefinite length roll sheet 3A”, the material of the heat sensitive sheet: “material B”, the roll sheet width: “50 mm”, the conveyance direction of the encoder mark 5 Pitch dimension: “15 mm”, presence / absence of cut portion 3 </ b> C: “none”, etc. are stored.
When the material of the thermal sheet is “Material A”, the maximum conveyance speed of the thermal sheet that can be printed via the thermal head 31 is 80 mm / sec, and the material of the thermal sheet is “Material A”. “80 mm / sec” is stored in advance in the ROM 64 as the conveyance speed of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A. When the material of the thermal sheet is “material B”, the maximum conveyance speed of the thermal sheet that can be printed via the thermal head 31 is 20 mm / sec, and the material of the thermal sheet is “material B”. “20 mm / sec” is stored in advance in the ROM 64 as the conveyance speed of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A.

  The CPU 62 performs various calculations based on various programs stored in the ROM 64. In addition, the ROM 64 classifies outline data (outline data) that defines the outline of each character for each type of character (such as Gothic typeface, Mincho typeface) for each character such as a large number of characters. Stored in correspondence with the code data. Based on the outline data, dot pattern data is developed on the print buffer 66A.

The flash memory 65 stores dot pattern data such as external character data received from an external computer device or the like, dot pattern data of various symbol data, and the like with a registration number. Even if the power is turned off, the stored contents are retained.
The RAM 66 is for temporarily storing various calculation results calculated by the CPU 62, and is provided with various memories such as a print buffer 64A and a work area 64B. The print buffer 64A also stores dot patterns for printing such as a plurality of characters and symbols, the number of applied pulses that are the amount of energy for forming each dot, and the like, and the thermal head 31 is stored in the print buffer 64A. Dot printing is performed according to the dot pattern data.
The input / output I / F 67 is driven to drive the sheet discrimination sensors S1 to S5, the photo sensor 11, the drive circuit 71 for driving the thermal head 31, and the sheet feed motor 72 for rotationally driving the platen roller 26. A drive circuit 75 for driving a cutting motor 74 that reciprocates the circuit 73 and the cutter unit 8 is connected thereto.
In addition, the communication I / F 68 is configured by, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) or the like, and is connected to an external computer device by a USB cable or the like to enable bidirectional data communication.

Here, when the indefinite length roll sheet 3A having the encoder mark 5 provided on the back surface is mounted on the tape printing apparatus 1 configured as described above, the CPU 62 executes the indefinite length roll sheet 3A conveying process, etc. Will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, when the CPU 62 of the tape printer 1 receives print data from an external computer device via the communication interface (I / F) 68, the CPU 62 stores the print data in the print buffer 66A.
Thereafter, the CPU 62 determines whether or not a print start instruction signal for instructing the print data stored in the print buffer 66A to be printed via the thermal head 31 is input. When this print start instruction signal is input, the CPU 62 reads the 5-bit code input from each of the sheet determination sensors S1 to S5 and stores it in the RAM 66.

Subsequently, the CPU 62 reads the 5-bit code from the RAM 66 again, and the type of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A corresponding to the 5-bit code, the material of the thermal sheet, the roll sheet width, and the conveyance direction of the encoder mark 5 The pitch dimensions and the presence / absence data of the cut portion 3 </ b> C are read from the ROM 64 and stored in the RAM 66.
Thereafter, when the CPU 62 determines that the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is mounted on the roll sheet holder 3, the CPU 62 first reads the data of “material of thermal sheet” stored in the RAM 66, The conveyance speed for “material” is read from the ROM 64, determined as the conveyance speed of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 A, and stored in the RAM 66.
Further, the CPU 62 reads again the conveyance direction pitch dimension data of the encoder mark 5 from the RAM 66, and stores the conveyance direction pitch dimension in the RAM 66 as a distance dimension between the cutting positions 3B.
Further, the CPU 62 reads the data “existence / non-existence of the cut portion 3 </ b> C”.

Then, the CPU 62 starts driving the sheet feeding motor 72 to rotate the platen roller 26 to start conveying the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A at the conveying speed stored in the RAM 66 and input from the photosensor 11. When the voltage of the output signal reaches the threshold voltage, it is determined that the encoder mark 5 has faced the photosensor 11, and the platen roller 26 is moved so as to convey the indefinite length roll sheet 3A to the printing start position. After a predetermined number of rotations, printing is performed via the thermal head 31 based on the print data stored in the print buffer 66A. Then, after the voltage of the output signal input from the photo sensor 11 reaches the threshold voltage, the CPU 62 conveys the indefinite length roll sheet 3A for a predetermined length, and no print output data remains in the print buffer 66A. In this case, the platen roller 26 is further rotated by a predetermined number of revolutions, and the sheet feeding motor 72 is stopped by conveying the platen roller 26 to a position where the cutting position 3B faces the cutter unit 8.
Subsequently, the CPU 62 drives the cutting motor 74 to reciprocate the cutter unit 8, cuts the printed indefinite length roll sheet 3A at the cutting position 3B, and ends the processing. Thereby, a printed label having a pitch dimension width of the encoder mark 5 is created.

For example, the case where the date and time that are the expiration date of a product are input as print data will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, “2004/11/01, 14:20”, “2004” representing the date and time of the expiration date of the product as print data from an external computer device. / 11 / 01,14: 21 ”,“ 2004/11 / 01,14: 22 ”,...,“ 2004/11 / 01,14: 25 ”is input, and a print start instruction signal is input In this case, the CPU 62 transports the indefinite length roll sheet 3A of the roll sheet holder 3 mounted based on the detection information of each sheet discrimination sensor S1 to S5, the transport direction pitch dimension of each encoder mark 5, that is, cutting. The distance dimension between the positions 3B, the presence / absence of the presence / absence of the cut portion 3C, etc. are determined.

  Then, the CPU 62 starts driving the sheet feeding motor 72 to rotate the platen roller 26 to start conveying the indefinite length roll sheet 3A in the direction of the arrow 81 at the conveying speed stored in the RAM 66, and to the photo sensor 11. When the voltage of the output signal inputted from the threshold voltage becomes a threshold voltage, it is determined that each encoder mark 5 faces the photo sensor 11, and the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is conveyed to the printing start position. After rotating the platen roller 26 by a predetermined number of revolutions, “2004/11/01, 14:20”, “2004/11/01, 14:21”, “2004/11 /” stored in the print buffer 66A are stored. 01,14: 22 ”,...,“ 2004/11 / 01,14: 25 ”, the printing data on the inner side in the width direction than the notches 3C for each conveyance of the encoder mark 5 in the conveyance direction pitch. Printing is sequentially performed on the print area via the thermal head 31.

  On the other hand, the CPU 62 conveys the indefinite length roll sheet 3A for a predetermined length from the time when the voltage of the output signal input from the photosensor 11 reaches the threshold voltage, and then prints each print output data sequentially. Further, after the platen roller 26 is rotated by a predetermined number of revolutions and each cutting position 3B is conveyed to a position facing the cutter unit 8, the sheet feed motor 72 is temporarily stopped, and at the same time, the cutting motor 74 is driven to cut the cutter. The unit 8 is reciprocated to cut the printed indefinite length roll sheet 3A at the cutting position 3B. Then, the driving of the sheet feeding motor 72 is resumed, and the remaining print data is sequentially printed via the thermal head 31 for each conveyance by the conveyance direction pitch of each encoder mark 5. As a result, as shown in FIG. 7C, printed labels 82 on which each print data is printed are sequentially created.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 7C and 7D, the notch 3C is bent at 3D by pressing the tip of the rod-like member 83 against the back side surface of the notch 3C of the printed label 82. Is bent to the surface side, and a substantially triangular insertion hole 3E is formed as an insertion portion. Then, by pushing the rod-shaped member 83 further into the insertion hole 3E in the direction of the arrow 84, “2004/11/01, 14:24” representing the date and time as the expiration date of the product is printed. The label 82 can be attached to the rod-shaped member 83.
Thereby, for example, the printed label 82 on which the date and time as the expiration date are printed can be easily attached to the handle portion of a stick such as Frankfurt sausage arranged at the storefront.
The print data includes the date and time of manufacture of the product, the product price, the product name, the country of manufacture, the manufacturer name, the raw material, the product number, and the like.

  Here, the platen roller 26, the sheet feeding motor 72, and the drive circuit 73 constitute a conveying unit. The thermal head 31 and the drive circuit 71 constitute a printing unit. The photosensor 11 functions as a mark detection sensor. The cutter unit 8, the cutting motor 74, and the drive circuit 75 constitute cutting means. Further, the CPU 62, the ROM 64, and the RAM 66 constitute a control means. Further, the cut portion 3C functions as a separation portion. Moreover, the insertion hole 3E functions as an insertion part. Further, the sheet discrimination sensors S1 to S5 constitute sensor means. Moreover, each sensor hole 60A-60E of the sheet specific | specification part 60 comprises a roll sheet specific | specification part.

Therefore, when the roll sheet holder 3 according to the first embodiment is mounted on the tape printer 1, the indefinite length roll sheet is passed through the sensor holes 60A to 60E and the sheet determination sensors S1 to S5 of the sheet specifying unit 60. After identifying the information corresponding to the type of 3A, the sheet feed motor 72 is driven to convey the indefinite length roll sheet 3A, and the encoder mark 5 formed on the back side is detected by the photo sensor 11, and then the detected information is Based on this, the platen roller 26, the sheet feed motor 72, the thermal head 31, and the drive circuit 71 are driven and controlled, and print data such as the date and time of the expiration date is printed on the indefinite length roll sheet 3A, and the encoder mark After the predetermined pitch distance of 5, the sheet feed motor 72 is temporarily stopped and at the same time the cutting motor 74 is driven to cut the cutter unit. Printed unfixed-length roll sheet 3A is cut by the reciprocating movement is allowed by the cutting position 3B.
As a result, it is possible to automatically and continuously create a printed label 82 on which predetermined print data such as date and time, which is the expiration date, is printed and the separation portion 3C is formed. Further, the tip of the rod-shaped member 83 is pressed against the back side surface of the cut portion 3C of the printed label 82, bent from the bent portion 3D, and pushed into the insertion hole 3E, whereby the printed label 82 is attached to the rod-shaped member 84. Since it can be easily attached, the printed label 82 on which the expiration date, the date of manufacture, etc. are printed can be quickly attached to the rod-shaped member. Moreover, since the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is formed only from a heat-sensitive sheet having no pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, even if it is inserted through a stick-shaped member 83 such as a food-related product, it can be used without problems. It becomes possible. Further, it is possible to create a printed label 82 that can be removed cleanly without leaving an adhesive from the rod-shaped member 83.
In addition, each notch 3C is formed in a substantially U-shape convex toward the rear side in the transport direction and can be separated. Therefore, the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A is smoothly conveyed without being caught in the insertion port 18 of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A of the tape printer 1 or the inlet portion of the thermal head 31. And high-quality printing can be performed.

Next, a roll sheet holder according to Example 2 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1 shows the same part as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1, or an equivalent part.
The overall configurations of the roll sheet holder and the tape printer according to the second embodiment are substantially the same as those of the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 according to the first embodiment. The control configuration and control process of the tape printer according to the second embodiment are the same control processes as the control configuration and control process of the tape printer 1 according to the first embodiment.
However, the indefinite length roll sheet 3A according to Example 2 is provided with a through-hole through which the rod-like member 83 can be inserted instead of each cut portion 3C of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A according to Example 1. Is different.

As shown in FIG. 8, the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A of the roll sheet holder 3 has a through-hole through which a rod-like member 83 can be inserted instead of each cut portion 3 </ b> C of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A according to the first embodiment. 91 is provided. Therefore, predetermined print data such as the date and time that is the expiration date is printed, and a through-hole through which the rod-like member 83 can be inserted at the left edge of each printed label 92 cut at each cutting position 3B 91 is formed.
For example, as shown in FIG. 8 (A), the left end edge of the printed label 92 on which “2004/11/01 15:55” representing the expiration date and time is printed is a rod-like shape. A through hole 91 through which the member 83 can be inserted is formed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, by inserting the tip of the rod-like member 83 into the through-hole 91 of the printed label 92 from the back side, “2004 / The printed label 92 printed with “11/01 15:55” can be easily attached to the rod-shaped member 83.

Therefore, when the roll sheet holder 3 according to the second embodiment is mounted on the tape printer 1, the left end of each printed label 92 on which predetermined print data such as the date and time of the expiration date is printed. A through-hole 91 through which the rod-shaped member 83 can be inserted is formed at the edge portion. By inserting the rod-shaped member 83 into the through-hole 91 of the printed label 92, the printed label 92 can be easily inserted into the rod-shaped member 83. Can be attached to. Moreover, since the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is formed only from a heat-sensitive sheet having no pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, even if it is inserted through a stick-shaped member 83 such as a food-related product, it can be used without problems. It becomes possible. Further, the printed label 92 that can be removed cleanly without leaving the adhesive from the rod-like member 83 can be produced.
Here, the through hole 91 functions as an insertion portion.

It is preferable to make the size of the through hole 91 slightly smaller than the cross section of the rod-shaped member 83. In this case, the printed label 92 can be attached to the rod-shaped member 83 by pushing the rod-shaped member 83 into the through-hole 91, and the frictional force generated between the printed label 92 and the rod-shaped member 83 is used. It is possible to prevent the rod-like member 83 from falling off.
Further, although the through hole 91 is provided on the rear side in the conveying direction of each encoder mark 5 of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A, the through hole 91 may be provided on the side edge portion on the opposite side to each encoder mark 5. As a result, a through hole 91 into which the rod-like member 83 can be inserted is formed at the right edge of the printed label 92.

Next, the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 3 is demonstrated based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1 shows the same part as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1, or an equivalent part.
The overall configurations of the roll sheet holder and the tape printer according to the third embodiment are substantially the same as those of the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 according to the first embodiment. The control configuration and control process of the tape printer according to the third embodiment are the same control processes as the control configuration and control process of the tape printer 1 according to the first embodiment.
However, the indefinite length roll sheet 3A according to Example 3 is provided with through holes smaller than the cross section of the rod-shaped member 83 in place of the respective cut portions 3C of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A according to Example 1. It is different in point.

As shown in FIG. 9, the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A of the roll sheet holder 3 penetrates smaller than the cross section of the rod-shaped member 83 in place of each cut portion 3 </ b> C of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A according to the first embodiment. A hole 95 is provided. Further, on the outer peripheral portion of the through-hole 95, a detachable cut portion 95A formed in a predetermined length (for example, about 2 mm to 5 mm) in the radially outward direction is spaced at a substantially central angle of 90 degrees. In four places. Therefore, predetermined print data such as the date and time of the expiration date is printed, and the left edge portion of each printed label 96 cut at each cutting position 3B penetrates smaller than the cross section of the rod-shaped member 83. A hole 95 is formed.
For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, the left edge of the printed label 96 on which “2004/11/01 15:55” representing the expiration date and time is printed is a rod-like shape. A through hole 95 smaller than the cross section of the member 83 is formed, and four cutout portions 95 </ b> A that can be separated are formed at four locations on the outer peripheral portion of the through hole 95.
Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, by pressing the tip of the rod-like member 83 against the through-hole 95 of the printed label 96 from the back side, each notch portion 95A is cut off so that the outer peripheral portion of the through-hole 95 is It is spread to the front side. Further, by pushing the rod-shaped member 83 into the through-hole 95, a printed label 96 on which “2004/11/01 15:55” representing the expiration date and time of the product is printed is a rod-shaped member. 83 can be easily attached.

Therefore, when the roll sheet holder 3 according to the third embodiment is mounted on the tape printer 1, the left end of each printed label 96 on which predetermined print data such as the date and time of the expiration date is printed. A through hole 95 smaller than the cross section of the rod-shaped member 83 is formed in the edge portion, and four separable cut portions 95A are formed in the outer peripheral portion of the through hole 95. Even if the hole 95 is smaller than the diameter of the rod-shaped member 83, the rod-shaped member 83 can be easily inserted into the through hole 95. Further, since four separable cut portions 95A are formed on the outer peripheral portion of the through-hole 95, the rod-shaped member 83 can be inserted without breaking the printed label 96. This printed label 96 can be securely attached to the rod-shaped member 83. Also, the printed label 96 can be attached to the rod-shaped member 83 by pushing the bar-shaped member 83 through the respective through-holes 95 by pushing the notch portions 95 </ b> A, and the printed label 96 is connected to the rod-shaped member 83. It is possible to prevent the rod-like member 83 from falling off due to the frictional force generated therebetween. Moreover, since the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is formed only from a heat-sensitive sheet having no pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, even if it is inserted through a stick-shaped member 83 such as a food-related product, it can be used without problems. It becomes possible. Further, a printed label 96 that can be removed cleanly without leaving an adhesive from the rod-like member 83 can be produced. Furthermore, the through-hole 95 can be made small, and the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is smoothly caught without being caught in the insertion port 18 of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A of the tape printer 1 or the inlet portion of the thermal head 31. It can be conveyed and high quality printing can be performed.
Here, the through-hole 95 and each notch part 95A function as an insertion part.

  The through holes 95 and the cut portions 95A are provided on the rear side in the transport direction of the encoder marks 5 of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A. Good. As a result, the through-hole 95 and the notches 95 </ b> A into which the rod-shaped member 83 can be inserted are formed at the right edge of the printed label 96.

Next, the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 4 is demonstrated based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1 shows the same part as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1, or an equivalent part.
The overall configuration of the roll sheet holder and the tape printer according to the fourth embodiment is substantially the same as that of the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 according to the first embodiment. The control configuration and control process of the tape printing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment are the same control processes as the control configuration and control process of the tape printing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment.
However, the indefinite length roll sheet 3A according to the fourth embodiment has through holes through which the rod-like members 83 can be inserted instead of the respective cut portions 3C of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A according to the first embodiment. It differs in that it is provided.

As shown in FIG. 10, in each of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A of the roll sheet holder 3, each penetration through which a rod-like member 83 can be inserted instead of each incision portion 3 </ b> C of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A according to the first embodiment. Holes 91 are provided substantially symmetrically with respect to the center line in the width direction of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A on the rear side in the conveyance direction of each encoder mark 5 and the side edge on the opposite side. Therefore, predetermined print data such as date and time, which is the expiration date, is printed, and each bar-shaped member 83 can be inserted into the left and right end edges of each printed label 98 cut at each cutting position 3B. A through hole 91 is formed.
For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, the left and right edges of the printed label 98 printed with “2004/11/01 15:55” representing the date and time of the expiration date are Each through hole 91 into which the rod-shaped member 83 can be inserted is formed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), the printed label 98 is bent so as to be convex in the surface side direction, and the bar-like member 83 is inserted into each through hole 91 from the lateral side, whereby the expiration date of the product The printed label 98 on which “2004/11/01 15:55” representing the date and time is printed can be easily attached to the rod-shaped member 83.

Therefore, when the roll sheet holder 3 according to the fourth embodiment is mounted on the tape printer 1, the left and right sides of each printed label 98 on which predetermined print data such as the date and time of the expiration date are printed. Since each through hole 91 into which the rod-shaped member 83 can be inserted is formed at the end edge portion, the printed label 98 is bent so as to be convex in the surface side direction, and each through hole 91 is formed into a rod shape from the side. By inserting the member 83, the printed label 98 can be easily attached to the rod-shaped member 83. Further, the elastic recovery force of the printed label 98 can prevent the stick-like member 83 from falling off. Moreover, since the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is formed only from a heat-sensitive sheet having no pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, even if it is inserted through a stick-shaped member 83 such as a food-related product, it can be used without problems. It becomes possible. Further, a printed label 98 that can be removed cleanly without leaving an adhesive from the rod-shaped member 83 can be produced.
Here, each through-hole 91 functions as an insertion part.

  In addition, it is preferable that the size of each through hole 91 is slightly smaller than the cross section of the rod-shaped member 83. In this case, the printed label 98 can be attached to the rod-shaped member 83 by pushing the rod-shaped member 83 into each through-hole 91, and the printed label 98 is reliably prevented from falling off the rod-shaped member 83. it can.

Next, the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 5 is demonstrated based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1 shows the same part as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1, or an equivalent part.
The overall configurations of the roll sheet holder and the tape printer according to the fifth embodiment are substantially the same as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 according to the first embodiment. The control configuration and control process of the tape printing apparatus according to the fifth embodiment are the same control processes as the control configuration and control process of the tape printing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment.
However, the indefinite length roll sheet 3A according to Example 5 is parallel to the width direction of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A at predetermined intervals in place of the respective cut portions 3C of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A according to Example 1. The difference is that two rows of cut portions are formed.

As shown in FIG. 11, the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A of the roll sheet holder 3 is indeterminate between the encoder marks 5 in place of the notches 3 </ b> C of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A according to the first embodiment. Each of the cut-out portions 101, which can be separated into a convex shape in the shape of the convex shape on the rear side in the conveyance direction in the plan view, is printed at a substantially central portion in the width direction of the long roll sheet 3A. The interval in which data can be printed is formed, and two rows are formed in parallel in the width direction. As a result, predetermined print data such as the date and time of the expiration date are printed, and each printed label 102 cut at each cutting position 3B has a convex-shaped character shape on the rear side in the conveyance direction in plan view. The notches 101 are provided in two rows in parallel.
For example, as shown in FIG. 11 (A), a printed label 102 on which “2004/11/01 15:55” representing the date and time of the expiration date is printed is “2004/11/01 A V-shaped cut portion 101 is formed at the top and bottom of “15:55”.
Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, the printed portion on which the print data “2004/11/01 15:55” is printed is pushed up from the back side of the printed label 102 to the front side, and the rod-shaped member 83 is interposed therebetween. , The printed label 102 printed with “2004/11/01 15:55” representing the date and time as the expiration date of the product can be easily attached to the rod-shaped member 83.

Therefore, when the roll sheet holder 3 according to the fifth embodiment is mounted on the tape printer 1, each cut label 102 of each printed label 102 on which predetermined print data such as the date of expiration and the time is printed. The printed label 102 can be easily attached to the rod-shaped member 83 by inserting the rod-shaped member 83 into the insertion portion 101. In addition, the two rows of cut portions 101 formed in parallel at a predetermined interval are formed in a convex U-shape on the rear side in the transport direction in plan view, so that the indefinite length roll sheet of the tape printer 1 is used. The indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A can be smoothly conveyed without being caught in the 3 </ b> A insertion port 18 or the entrance of the thermal head 31, and high-quality printing can be performed. Moreover, since the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is formed only from a heat-sensitive sheet having no pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, even if it is inserted through a stick-shaped member 83 such as a food-related product, it can be used without problems. It becomes possible. Further, the printed label 102 that can be removed cleanly without leaving the adhesive from the rod-like member 83 can be produced.
Here, each notch part 101 functions as a separation part.

Next, the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 6 is demonstrated based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1 shows the same part as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1, or an equivalent part.
The overall configurations of the roll sheet holder and the tape printer according to the sixth embodiment are substantially the same as those of the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 according to the first embodiment. The control configuration and control process of the tape printing apparatus according to the sixth embodiment are the same control processes as the control configuration and control process of the tape printing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment.
However, the indefinite-length roll sheet 3A according to Example 6 is slightly longer than the maximum diameter or the maximum diameter of the rod-shaped member 83, instead of the respective cut portions 3C of the indefinite-length roll sheet 3A according to Example 1. The difference is that two rows of perforations having a length dimension are provided in parallel to the width direction of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A at a predetermined interval.

As shown in FIG. 12, the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A of the roll sheet holder 3 is replaced with the notch portions 3 </ b> C of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A according to the first embodiment, and the rear of the encoder marks 5 in the transport direction On the side, two rows of perforations 105 having a predetermined length (for example, about three times the maximum diameter of the rod-shaped member) are arranged at predetermined intervals (for example, intervals equal to the printed character height dimension, It is an interval that divides the dimension between the cutting positions 3B into three equal parts.) And is provided in parallel with the width direction of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A. As a result, predetermined print data such as the date and time of the expiration date is printed, and each printed label 106 cut at each cutting position 3B is behind each encoder mark 5 in the transport direction, that is, each print. Two lines of perforations 105 are provided in parallel on the left edge of the finished label 106.
For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, the printed label 106 printed with “2004/11/01 15:55” representing the date and time of the expiration date is above the encoder mark 5, that is, Two lines of perforations 105 are formed in parallel on the left edge of each printed label 106.
Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (B), by pressing between the perforations 105 from the back side of the printed label 106, the perforations 105 are separated and pushed up to the surface side, and the rod-shaped member 83 is inserted between them. By doing so, the printed label 106 on which “2004/11/01 15:55” representing the date and time as the expiration date of the product is printed can be easily attached to the rod-shaped member 83.

Therefore, when the roll sheet holder 3 according to the sixth embodiment is mounted on the tape printer 1, each sewing machine of each printed label 106 on which predetermined print data such as the date and time of the expiration date is printed. The printed label 106 can be easily attached to the rod-shaped member 83 by inserting the rod-shaped member 83 into the gap pushed up from the back side surface by separating the eyes 105. In addition, since the two rows of perforations 105 formed in parallel at predetermined intervals are not cut off, the perforations 105 of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A of the tape printer 1 and the inlet of the thermal head 31 The indefinite length roll sheet 3A can be smoothly conveyed without being caught, and high-quality printing can be performed. Moreover, since the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is formed only from a heat-sensitive sheet having no pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, even if it is inserted through a stick-shaped member 83 such as a food-related product, it can be used without problems. It becomes possible. Further, the printed label 106 that can be removed cleanly without leaving the adhesive from the rod-like member 83 can be produced.
Here, each perforation 105 functions as a separation part.

  Each perforation 105 is provided on the rear side in the conveying direction of each encoder mark 5 of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A, but may be provided on a side edge on the opposite side to each encoder mark 5. As a result, each perforation 105 is formed at the right edge of the printed label 106.

Next, the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 7 is demonstrated based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1 shows the same part as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1, or an equivalent part.
The overall configurations of the roll sheet holder and the tape printer according to the seventh embodiment are substantially the same as those of the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 according to the first embodiment. The control configuration and control process of the tape printing apparatus according to the seventh embodiment are the same control processes as the control configuration and control process of the tape printing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment.
However, the indefinite-length roll sheet 3A according to Example 7 is parallel to the width direction of the indefinite-length roll sheet 3A at predetermined intervals in place of the respective cut portions 3C of the indefinite-length roll sheet 3A according to Example 1. The difference is that two rows of perforations are formed.

As shown in FIG. 13, the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A of the roll sheet holder 3 is indeterminate between the encoder marks 5 in place of the notches 3 </ b> C of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A according to the first embodiment. In the substantially central part in the width direction of the long roll sheet 3A, each separable perforation 111 forms an interval at which predetermined print data such as a date and time as a best before date can be printed, and 2 in the width direction. It is formed in parallel to the columns. As a result, predetermined print data such as the date and time of the expiration date is printed, and each printed label 112 cut at each cutting position 3B is provided with two rows of perforations 111 in parallel.
For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, the printed label 112 on which “2004/11/01 15:55” representing the date and time of the expiration date is printed is “2004/11/01 Each perforation 111 having a predetermined length (for example, about three times the maximum diameter of the rod-like member) is formed in parallel with the top and bottom of “15:55”.
Then, as shown in FIG. 13B, the perforations 111 are separated by pushing up the printed portion on which the print data “2004/11/01 15:55” is printed from the back side of the printed label 112 to the front side. By inserting the rod-shaped member 83 between them, the printed label 112 on which “2004/11/01 15:55” representing the date and time of the expiration date of the product is printed can be easily attached to the rod-shaped member 83. Can be attached.

Therefore, when the roll sheet holder 3 according to the seventh embodiment is mounted on the tape printer 1, each sewing machine of each printed label 112 on which predetermined print data such as the date and time of the expiration date is printed. The printed label 112 can be easily attached to the rod-shaped member 83 by inserting the rod-shaped member 83 into the gap pushed up from the back side surface by separating the eyes 111. In addition, since the two rows of perforations 111 formed in parallel at a predetermined interval are not cut off, the perforations 111 of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A of the tape printer 1 and the inlet of the thermal head 31 The indefinite length roll sheet 3A can be smoothly conveyed without being caught, and high-quality printing can be performed. Moreover, since the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is formed only from a heat-sensitive sheet having no pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, even if it is inserted through a stick-shaped member 83 such as a food-related product, it can be used without problems. It becomes possible. Further, the printed label 112 that can be removed cleanly without leaving the adhesive from the rod-shaped member 83 can be produced.
Here, each perforation 111 functions as a separation part.

Next, the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 8 is demonstrated based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1 shows the same part as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1, or an equivalent part.
The overall configurations of the roll sheet holder and the tape printer according to the eighth embodiment are substantially the same as those of the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 according to the first embodiment. The control configuration and control process of the tape printing apparatus according to the eighth embodiment are the same control processes as the control configuration and control process of the tape printing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment.
However, the indefinite length roll sheet 3A according to Example 8 is transferred from the through hole through which the rod-shaped member 83 can be inserted instead of each cut portion 3C of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A according to Example 1, and the through hole. The difference is that an inverted trapezoidal insertion hole formed up to the rear cutting position is provided.

As shown in FIG. 14, in each of the infinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A of the roll sheet holder 3, each penetration through which a rod-like member 83 can be inserted instead of each incision 3 </ b> C of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A according to the first embodiment A hole 115 and an inverted trapezoidal insertion hole 116 formed from the outer periphery of each through hole 115 to each cutting position 3B on the rear side in the transport direction are provided.
For example, as shown in FIG. 14 (A), “2004/11/01 15:55” and “2004/11/01 15:56” representing the date and time of the expiration date are printed indefinitely. On the upper side of each encoder mark 5 of the long roll sheet 3A, each through hole 115 through which the rod-shaped member 83 can be inserted, and an inverted platform formed from the outer periphery of each through hole 115 to each cutting position 3B on the rear side in the transport direction. Each insertion hole 116 having a shape is provided.
Then, as shown in FIG. 14B, “2004/11/01 15:55” and “2004/11/01 15:56” representing the date and time that are the expiration date are printed. Each printed label 117 is created by sequentially cutting the fixed length roll sheet 3A at each cutting position 3B. Further, a through hole 115 through which the rod-like member 83 can be inserted and an outer end edge continuous to the through hole 115 are opened at the left end edge of each printed label 117 cut at each cutting position 3B. An opening 118 having an inverted trapezoidal shape for front insertion is formed.
Accordingly, by pushing the bar-shaped member 83 into the opening 118 of the printed label 117, the bar-shaped member 83 can be inserted into the through hole 115, and represents the date and time that is the expiration date of the product. The printed label 117 printed with “2004/11/01 15:55” can be easily attached to the rod-shaped member 83.

Therefore, when the roll sheet holder 3 according to the eighth embodiment is attached to the tape printer 1, the left end of each printed label 117 on which predetermined print data such as the date and time of the expiration date is printed. The edge portion is formed with a through-hole 115 through which the rod-shaped member 83 can be inserted and an opening 118 having a reverse trapezoidal shape for front view for insertion guide in which an outer end edge portion continuous to the through-hole 115 is opened. By pressing the rod-shaped member 83 into the opening 118, the printed label 117 can be easily attached to the rod-shaped member 83. Moreover, since the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is formed only from a heat-sensitive sheet having no pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, even if it is inserted through a stick-shaped member 83 such as a food-related product, it can be used without problems. It becomes possible. Further, the printed label 117 that can be removed cleanly without leaving the adhesive from the rod-like member 83 can be produced.
Here, the through-hole 115 and the insertion hole 116 having a reverse trapezoidal shape in front view that continues to the through-hole 115 function as an insertion portion.

It is preferable that the size of the through hole 115 is slightly smaller than the cross section of the rod-shaped member 83. In this case, the printed label 117 can be attached to the rod-shaped member 83 by pushing the bar-shaped member 83 into the through-hole 115, and the printed label 117 is attached to the bar-shaped member 83 as in the second and third embodiments. It is possible to prevent the rod-like member 83 from falling off.
Further, although the through hole 115 and the insertion hole 116 are provided on the rear side in the transport direction of each encoder mark 5 of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A, they may be provided on the side edge portion on the opposite side to each encoder mark 5. . As a result, a through-hole 115 and an opening 118 through which the rod-like member 83 can be inserted are formed at the right edge of the printed label 117.

Next, the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 9 is demonstrated based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1 shows the same part as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1, or an equivalent part.
The overall configurations of the roll sheet holder and the tape printer according to the ninth embodiment are substantially the same as those of the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 according to the first embodiment. Further, the control configuration and control process of the tape printer according to the ninth embodiment are the same control processes as the control configuration and control process of the tape printer 1 according to the first embodiment.
However, the indefinite-length roll sheet 3A according to Example 9 is replaced with a through-hole through which the rod-shaped member 83 can be inserted instead of each cut portion 3C of the indefinite-length roll sheet 3A according to Example 1, and the outer periphery of the through-hole. This is different in that a perforation formed from the portion to the cutting position 3B on the rear side in the transport direction is provided.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A of the roll sheet holder 3, a through-hole through which a rod-like member 83 can be inserted instead of each cut portion 3 </ b> C of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A according to the first embodiment. 121 and a perforation 122 formed from the outer periphery of the through-hole 121 to the cutting position 3B on the rear side in the transport direction.
For example, as shown in FIG. 15 (A), “2004/11/01 15:55” and “2004/11/01 15:56” representing the date and time of the expiration date are printed indefinitely. On the upper side of each encoder mark 5 of the long roll sheet 3A, each through-hole 121 into which the rod-like member 83 can be inserted and the outer peripheral portion of the through-hole 121 are formed along the conveying direction from the cutting position 3B on the rear side in the conveying direction. A perforation 122 is provided.
Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (B), “2004/11/01 15:55” and “2004/11/01 15:56” representing the date and time as the expiration date are printed. Each printed label 123 is created by sequentially cutting the fixed length roll sheet 3A at each cutting position 3B. Further, on the left edge portion of each printed label 123 cut at each cutting position 3B, there is a through hole 121 through which the rod-shaped member 83 can be inserted, and from the outer peripheral portion of the through hole 121 to the upper side edge portion. Reaching perforations 122 are formed.
As a result, the perforations 122 of each printed label 123 are separated to form an opening portion 124 in the outer peripheral portion of each through hole 121, and the rod member 83 is pushed into the opening portion 124, whereby the rod member 83 is inserted into the through hole 121. The printed label 123 printed with “2004/11/01 15:55” representing the date and time that is the expiration date of the product can be easily attached to the rod-shaped member 83. .

Therefore, when the roll sheet holder 3 according to the ninth embodiment is mounted on the tape printer 1, the left end of each printed label 123 on which predetermined print data such as the date and time of the expiration date is printed. The edge portion is provided with a through hole 121 through which the rod-like member 83 can be inserted and a perforation 122 extending from the outer peripheral portion of the through hole 121 to the upper side end edge portion. The printed label 123 can be easily attached to the rod-shaped member 83 by pushing the rod-shaped member 83 into the opening portion 124. Moreover, since the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is formed only from a heat-sensitive sheet having no pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, even if it is inserted through a stick-shaped member 83 such as a food-related product, it can be used without problems. It becomes possible. Further, the printed label 123 that can be removed cleanly without leaving the adhesive from the rod-like member 83 can be produced.
Here, the perforation 122 reaching the cutting position 3 </ b> B from the through hole 121 and the outer peripheral portion of the through hole 121 functions as an insertion portion.

Note that it is preferable that the size of the through hole 121 is slightly smaller than the cross section of the rod-shaped member 83. In this case, the printed label 123 can be attached to the rod-shaped member 83 by pushing the rod-shaped member 83 into the through-hole 121, and the printed label 123 is attached to the rod-shaped member 83 as in the second and third embodiments. It is possible to prevent the rod-like member 83 from falling off.
Further, although the through hole 121 and the perforation 122 are provided on the rear side in the conveying direction of each encoder mark 5 of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A, the through hole 121 and the perforation 122 may be provided on the side edge portion on the opposite side to each encoder mark 5. Thereby, the through-hole 121 and the perforation 122 into which the rod-shaped member 83 can be inserted are formed at the right edge portion of the printed label 123.

Next, the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 10 is demonstrated based on FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1 shows the same part as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1, or an equivalent part.
The overall configuration of the roll sheet holder and the tape printer according to the tenth embodiment is substantially the same as that of the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 according to the first embodiment. The control configuration and control process of the tape printer according to the tenth embodiment are the same control processes as the control configuration and control process of the tape printer 1 according to the first embodiment.
However, the indefinite length roll sheet 3A according to Example 10 is conveyed from the through hole through which the rod-shaped member 83 can be inserted instead of the respective cut portions 3C of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A according to Example 1, and the through hole. The difference is that a slit-like insertion hole formed up to the rear cutting position is provided.

As shown in FIG. 16, in each of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A of the roll sheet holder 3, each penetration through which a rod-like member 83 can be inserted instead of each incision portion 3 </ b> C of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A according to the first embodiment. A slit-like insertion hole 126 formed from the outer periphery of each through-hole 125 to each cutting position 3B on the rear side in the transport direction is provided.
For example, as shown in FIG. 16 (A), “2004/11/01 15:55” and “2004/11/01 15:56” representing the date and time of the expiration date are printed indefinitely. On the upper side of each encoder mark 5 of the long roll sheet 3A, each through hole 125 into which the rod-like member 83 can be inserted, and a slit shape formed from the outer periphery of each through hole 125 to each cutting position 3B on the rear side in the conveying direction. Each insertion hole 126 is provided.
As shown in FIG. 16 (B), “2004/11/01 15:55” and “2004/11/01 15:56” representing the date and time that are the expiration date are printed. Each printed label 127 is created by sequentially cutting the fixed length roll sheet 3A at each cutting position 3B. Further, a through hole 125 through which the rod-like member 83 can be inserted and an outer end edge continuous to the through hole 125 are opened at the left end edge of each printed label 127 cut at each cutting position 3B. A slit-shaped opening 128 for insertion guidance is formed.
As a result, the rod-like member 83 can be inserted into the through-hole 125 by pushing the rod-like member 83 into the opening 128 as a slit-like horizontal hole of the printed label 127, which is the expiration date of the product. The printed label 127 on which “2004/11/01 15:55” representing the date and time is printed can be easily attached to the rod-shaped member 83.

Therefore, when the roll sheet holder 3 according to the tenth embodiment is mounted on the tape printer 1, the left end of each printed label 127 on which predetermined print data such as the date and time of the expiration date is printed. The edge portion is formed with a through hole 125 through which the rod-like member 83 can be inserted and an insertion guide slit-like opening portion 128 having an outer end edge portion continuous to the through hole 125. By pushing the bar member 83 into 128, the printed label 127 can be easily attached to the bar member 83. Moreover, since the indefinite length roll sheet 3A is formed only from a heat-sensitive sheet having no pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, even if it is inserted through a stick-shaped member 83 such as a food-related product, it can be used without problems. It becomes possible. Further, the printed label 127 that can be removed cleanly without leaving the adhesive from the rod-like member 83 can be produced.
Here, the through-hole 125 and the slit-shaped insertion hole 126 continuous with the through-hole 125 function as an insertion portion.

It is preferable that the size of the through hole 125 is slightly smaller than the cross section of the rod-shaped member 83. In this case, the printed label 127 can be attached to the rod-shaped member 83 by pushing the rod-shaped member 83 into the through-hole 125, and the printed label 127 is attached to the rod-shaped member 83 as in the second and third embodiments. It is possible to prevent the rod-like member 83 from falling off.
Further, although the through hole 125 and the insertion hole 126 are provided on the rear side in the conveying direction of each encoder mark 5 of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A, they may be provided on the side edge portion on the opposite side to each encoder mark 5. . As a result, a through-hole 125 and an opening 128 through which the rod-like member 83 can be inserted are formed at the right edge of the printed label 127.

Next, a roll sheet holder according to Example 11 will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the same code | symbol as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1 shows the same part as the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 which concerns on the said Example 1, or an equivalent part.
The overall configurations of the roll sheet holder and the tape printer according to the eleventh embodiment are substantially the same as those of the roll sheet holder 3 and the tape printer 1 according to the first embodiment. Further, the control configuration and control process of the tape printer according to the eleventh embodiment are the same control processes as the control configuration and control process of the tape printer 1 according to the first embodiment.
However, the indefinite length roll sheet according to Example 11 is replaced with each encoder mark 5 and each cut portion 3C of the indefinite length roll sheet 3A according to Example 1, and one width direction of the indefinite length roll sheet. This is different in that substantially horizontally long hexagonal through-holes that are long in the width direction of the indefinite-length roll sheet through which the rod-like member 83 and the like can be inserted are provided at the end edge portions at a predetermined pitch.

As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the indefinite length roll sheet 130 of the roll sheet holder 3 mounted on the tape printing apparatus 1 includes the encoder marks 5 of the indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A according to the first embodiment, and the Instead of the cut portion 3C, each through hole 131 through which the rod-shaped member 83 can be inserted is opposed to the photosensor 11 (see FIG. 3) at the edge in the width direction on the positioning member 12 side of the indefinite length roll sheet 131. It is formed at a predetermined pitch size at a position to be.
The indefinite length roll sheet 130 is composed of a long heat-sensitive sheet (so-called thermal paper) having a self-coloring property in which a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is not provided on the back side, and the back side is on the outside. That is, it is wound around the core so that the printing surface side is on the inside. Further, the indefinite length roll sheet 130 does not need to be provided with the encoder marks 5 on the back surface, and thus is composed of a heat sensitive sheet that does not contain a fluorescent material or polychlorinated biphenyl.

As shown in FIG. 19, each through-hole 131 is formed with a predetermined pitch dimension P1 in the transport direction (for example, P1 = 10 mm, 20 mm, 30 mm, etc .. In Example 11, P1 is P1). (The pitch dimension is about 13.25 mm.) The printed indefinite length roll sheet 130 is cut with a width direction in the conveyance direction that is an integral multiple of two or more times the predetermined pitch dimension P1 of each through hole 131. For example, as shown in FIG. 20, the distance between each cutting position 135 (see FIG. 20) for cutting the printed indefinite length roll sheet 130 is set to twice the predetermined pitch dimension P1 of each through-hole 131. The
Each through hole 131 is formed in a substantially horizontally long hexagonal shape that is long in the width direction of the indefinite length roll sheet 130, and has a height dimension L1 (for example, L1 = 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, etc.) in the conveying direction. In Example 11, L1 has a height dimension of about 4.6 mm.) An elongated rod-like member having a round cross section as described below (eg, generally having a diameter dimension of about 4.6 mm to 5 mm). .1 mm of a sausage handle of a Frankfurt sausage etc.) is formed in a size that can be inserted (see FIGS. 21 and 23).

  Each through hole 131 has a width dimension L2 in the width direction of the indefinite length roll sheet 130 (for example, L2 = 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, etc. In Example 11, L2 is about 9.2 mm). Is formed approximately twice the height dimension L1. Further, a length L3 (for example, L3 = 2 mm, for example) is formed along the width direction of the indefinite length roll sheet 130 at the end edge corner portion of each through hole 131 on the center side in the width direction of the indefinite length roll sheet 130. 3 mm, 4 mm, etc. In Example 11, L3 is about 2 mm. As a result, each through-hole 131 has a flat and slender bar-like member having a substantially horizontally long cross section as described later (for example, generally, the thickness dimension is about 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm and the width dimension is about 8. 5mm to 10.5mm pork, chicken, etc. and onions, onions etc. are alternately stabbed and baked or fried skewers, etc. (See FIG. 22, FIG. 24, etc.)

Here, when the indefinite length roll sheet 130 configured as described above and having the through holes 131 formed in the tape printing apparatus 1 is mounted, the CPU 62 executes the indefinite length roll sheet 130 conveyance process, and the like. Will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, when the CPU 62 of the tape printer 1 receives print data from an external computer device via the communication interface (I / F) 68, the CPU 62 stores the print data in the print buffer 66A.
Thereafter, the CPU 62 determines whether or not a print start instruction signal for instructing the print data stored in the print buffer 66A to be printed via the thermal head 31 is input. When this print start instruction signal is input, the CPU 62 reads the 5-bit code input from each of the sheet determination sensors S1 to S5 and stores it in the RAM 66.

Subsequently, the CPU 62 reads the 5-bit code from the RAM 66 again, and the type of the indefinite length roll sheet 130 corresponding to the 5-bit code, the material of the thermal sheet, the roll sheet width, and the conveying direction of the through hole 131. The pitch dimension and presence / absence data of the notch 132 are read from the ROM 64 and stored in the RAM 66.
Thereafter, when the CPU 62 determines that the indefinite length roll sheet 130 is mounted on the roll sheet holder 3, first, the CPU 62 reads the data of “material of thermal sheet” stored in the RAM 66, and this “thermal sheet of the thermal sheet” is read. The conveyance speed for “material” is read from the ROM 64, determined as the conveyance speed of the indefinite length roll sheet 130, and stored in the RAM 66.
Further, the CPU 62 reads the print data stored in the print buffer 66A, and calculates the print direction print width of the print data. Then, the conveyance direction pitch dimension P1 of each through-hole 131 is read again, and the cutting position 135 (see FIG. 5) is set to a length that is larger than the conveyance direction printing width and at least twice as large as the conveyance direction pitch dimension P1. 20) is stored in the RAM 66.
Further, the CPU 62 reads the data “existence / non-existence of the cut portion 132”, and in the case of “exist”, the print area is located inward in the width direction of the indefinite length roll sheet 130 from the cut portion 132. decide.

Then, the CPU 62 starts driving the sheet feeding motor 72 to rotate the platen roller 26 to start conveying the indefinite length roll sheet 130 at the conveying speed stored in the RAM 66 and inputs from the photosensor 11. When the voltage of the output signal reaches the threshold voltage, it is determined that the through hole 131 is opposed to the photosensor 11, and the platen roller 26 is moved so as to convey the indefinite length roll sheet 130 to the printing start position. After a predetermined number of rotations, printing is performed via the thermal head 31 based on the print data stored in the print buffer 66A. Then, the CPU 62 conveys the indefinite length roll sheet 130 for a predetermined length from when the voltage of the output signal input from the photosensor 11 reaches the threshold voltage, and no print output data remains in the print buffer 66A. In this case, the platen roller 26 is further rotated by a predetermined number of revolutions, and the cutting position 135 (see FIG. 20) is conveyed to a position facing the cutter unit 8 to stop the sheet feeding motor 72.
Subsequently, the CPU 62 drives the cutting motor 74 to reciprocate the cutter unit 8 to cut the printed indefinite length roll sheet 130 at the cutting position 135 and ends the processing. As a result, a printed label having two or more through holes 131 and notches 132 formed on one side edge is created.

For example, a case where the date and time that are the expiration date of a product are input as print data will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 20, “2005/8 / 10,15: 35”, “2005/8 / 10,15: 35 ”,“ 2005/8/10, 15:35 ”...,“ 2005/8/10, 15:35 ”is input, and when the print start instruction signal is input, the CPU 62 The conveyance speed of the indefinite length roll sheet 130 of the roll sheet holder 3 mounted based on the detection information of the sheet discrimination sensors S1 to S5, the conveyance direction pitch dimension of each through hole 131, that is, the distance dimension between the cutting positions 135, The presence / absence of the presence / absence data of the insertion unit 132 is determined.

  Then, the CPU 62 starts driving the sheet feeding motor 72 to rotate the platen roller 26 to start conveying the indefinite length roll sheet 130 in the direction of the arrow 136 at the conveying speed stored in the RAM 66, and to the photo sensor 11. When the voltage of the output signal inputted from the threshold voltage becomes a threshold voltage, it is determined that the through hole 131 faces the photosensor 11, and the indefinite length roll sheet 130 is conveyed to the print start position. After rotating the platen roller 26 by a predetermined number of rotations, “2005/8/10, 15:35”, “2005/8/10, 15:35”, “2005/8/10” stored in the print buffer 66A. , 15:35 ”,...,“ 2005/8/10, 15:35 ”is printed from each notch 132 for each conveyance by a length twice as long as the conveyance direction pitch of each through hole 131. Are also sequentially printed via the thermal head 31 in the print area on the inner side in the width direction.

On the other hand, the CPU 62 conveys the indefinite length roll sheet 130 for a predetermined length from when the voltage of the output signal input from the photosensor 11 reaches the threshold voltage, and then prints each print output data sequentially. Further, after the platen roller 26 is rotated by a predetermined number of revolutions and each cutting position 135 is conveyed to a position facing the cutter unit 8, the sheet feed motor 72 is temporarily stopped and at the same time the cutting motor 74 is driven to cut the cutter. The unit 8 is reciprocated to cut the printed indefinite length roll sheet 130 at the cutting position 135. Then, the driving of the sheet feeding motor 72 is restarted, and the remaining print data is sequentially printed through the thermal head 31 for each conveyance by a length twice as long as the conveyance direction pitch of each through hole 131.
As a result, as shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, each print data “2005/8/10, 15:35” representing the date and time that is the expiration date of the product is printed, and one edge portion is printed. A printed label 138 in which the two through-holes 131 and the notch portions 132 as the insertion portions are formed is sequentially formed (the left edge portion in FIGS. 21 and 22).

Then, as shown in FIG. 21, the tip of the rod-shaped member 83 having a round cross section is pressed against the back side surface of one through-hole 131 of the printed label 138, and the rod-shaped member 83 is moved toward the through-hole 131 in the direction of the arrow 139. By further pushing in, the printed label 138 on which “2005/8/10, 15:35” indicating the date and time as the expiration date of the product is printed can be attached to the rod-shaped member 83.
Thereby, for example, the printed label 138 on which the date and time of the expiration date are printed can be easily attached to the handle of the handle part such as Frankfurt sausage arranged in the storefront.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23A, it is possible to prevent the printed label 138 from falling off the rod-shaped member 83 due to the frictional force generated between the upper and lower opposite sides of the through hole 131 and the rod-shaped member 83. .
Further, as shown in FIG. 23B, when the diameter of the rod-shaped member 143 having a round cross section is slightly larger than the height dimension L1 of the through-hole 131 in the conveying direction of the indefinite length roll sheet 130, By pushing the member 143 into the through hole 131, the cut portion 132 spreads in the width direction (vertical direction in FIG. 23B), and the printed label 138 can be attached to the rod-shaped member 143 without breaking. Further, it is possible to reliably prevent the stick-shaped member 143 from coming off due to the frictional force generated between the printed label 138 and the rod-shaped member 143.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22, the front end of a flat and slender bar-shaped member 141 is pressed against the back side surface of one through-hole 131 of the printed label 138, and the bar-shaped member 141 is moved to the through-hole 131 in the direction of arrow 142 The printed label 138 on which “2005/8/10, 15:35” representing the date and time of the product expiration date is printed can be attached to the rod-shaped member 141.
Thereby, for example, the printed label 138 on which the date and time as the expiration date are printed can be easily attached to the stick of the handle portion such as skewers or skewers arranged in the storefront.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 24A, 25A, and 26A, a bar-shaped member 145 having a horizontally long elliptical cross-sectional shape, a bar-shaped member 148 having a horizontally long rectangular cross-section, and a cross-sectional shape of 6 When the rectangular rod-shaped member 151 is pushed into the through hole 131, printing is performed by the frictional force generated between the left and right oblique sides of the substantially horizontally long hexagonal through hole 131 and the respective rod-shaped members 145, 148, 151. It is possible to prevent the label 138 from falling off the rod-like members 145, 148, 151.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 24B, 25B, and 26B, the bar-shaped member 146 having a horizontally long elliptical cross-sectional shape, the bar-shaped member 149 having a horizontally long rectangular cross-sectional shape, and a cross-sectional shape of 6 When the width dimension of each rod-shaped member 146, 149, 152 is larger than the width dimension L2 of the indefinite length roll sheet 130 in the width direction of the through hole 131 like the square rod-shaped member 152, each rod-shaped member. By pushing 146, 149, and 152 into the through hole 131, the cut portion 132 spreads in the width direction (vertical direction in FIGS. 24B, 25B, and 26B) and is printed. The label 138 can be attached to each rod-shaped member 146, 149, 152 without breaking, and the printed label 138 is caused by the frictional force generated between each rod-shaped member 146, 149, 152. It is possible to reliably prevent falling out from the timber 146,149,152.

  Here, the platen roller 26, the sheet feeding motor 72, and the drive circuit 73 constitute a conveying unit. Further, the thermal head 31 and the drive circuit 71 constitute a printing unit. The photosensor 11 functions as a through hole detection sensor. The cutter unit 8, the cutting motor 74, and the drive circuit 75 constitute cutting means. Further, the CPU 62, the ROM 64, and the RAM 66 constitute a control means. Moreover, the through hole 131 and the notch part 132 constitute an insertion part. Further, the sheet discrimination sensors S1 to S5 constitute sensor means. Moreover, each sensor hole 60A-60C of the sheet specific | specification part 60 comprises a roll sheet specific | specification part.

  Therefore, when the roll sheet holder 3 around which the indefinite length roll sheet 130 according to Example 11 is wound is mounted on the tape printer 1, the sensor holes 60A to 60C and the like of the sheet specifying unit 60 and the sheet discrimination. Information corresponding to the type of the indefinite length roll sheet 130 is specified via the sensors S1 to S5. Thereafter, the sheet feed motor 72 is driven to convey the indefinite length roll sheet 130, and each of the substantially horizontally long hexagonal through holes 131 formed at the edge in the width direction on the positioning member 12 side with the pitch dimension P1 is photographed. After detection by the sensor 11, the platen roller 26, the sheet feed motor 72, the thermal head 31, and the drive circuit 71 are driven and controlled based on this detection information, and the date and time that is the expiration date for the indefinite length roll sheet 130. And the sheet feed motor 72 is temporarily stopped and the cutter motor 74 is driven to drive the cutter unit after transporting a distance that is an integral multiple of twice or more the predetermined pitch dimension P1 of each through-hole 131. 8 is moved back and forth, and the printed indefinite length roll sheet 130 is cut at the cutting position 135.

  Thereby, predetermined print data such as “2005/8/10, 15:35” representing the expiration date and time is printed, and at least two substantially horizontally-long hexagonal through holes 131 and each The printed label 138 in which the cut portion 132 is formed at the edge portion can be automatically and continuously created. Further, by pressing the tips of the rod-shaped members 83, 141, etc. against the back side surface of one through-hole 131 of the printed label 138, and further pushing the rod-shaped members 83, 141, etc. into the through-hole 131, the product A printed label 138 on which printing data such as “2005/8/10, 15:35” representing the expiration date and time is printed can be quickly attached to each of the rod-shaped members 83 and 141.

  Further, when the rod-shaped member 83 having a round cross section is pushed into one through hole 131 of the printed label 138 and inserted, it is generated between the upper and lower opposite sides of the substantially horizontally long hexagonal through hole 131 and the rod-shaped member 83. It is possible to prevent the printed label 138 from falling off the rod-shaped member 83 due to the frictional force. Further, when the rod-shaped member 145 having a horizontally long elliptical cross-section, the rod-shaped member 148 having a horizontally long rectangular cross-section, and the rod-shaped member 151 having a horizontally long hexagonal sectional shape are pushed into the through-hole 131, the substantially horizontally long hexagonal It is possible to prevent the printed label 138 from falling off the bar-shaped members 145, 148, 151 due to the frictional force generated between the left and right oblique sides of the through-hole 131 and the bar-shaped members 145, 148, 151.

  Further, even when the diameter of the rod-shaped member 143 having a round cross section is slightly larger than the height dimension L1 of the through hole 131, the cut portion 132 is expanded in the width direction by pushing the rod-shaped member 143 into the through hole 131. Therefore, the bar-shaped member 143 can be easily inserted into the through-hole 131 without breaking the printed label 138, and the printed label 138 can be securely attached to the bar-shaped member 143. Further, even when the cross-section of each rod-shaped member 146, 149, 152 having a substantially rectangular shape or an elongated oval shape is slightly larger than the width L2 of the through-hole 131, the rod-shaped members 146, 149, 152 are penetrated. By pushing into the hole 131, the cut portion 132 spreads in the width direction, so that the printed label 138 can be attached to each of the rod-shaped members 146, 149, 152 without breaking. Furthermore, it is possible to make each through-hole 131 small by providing the notch 132 in each through-hole 131, and the indefinite length roll sheet 130 is inserted into the insertion port 18 of the tape printer 1 or the entrance of the thermal head 31. Can be reliably prevented, and can be conveyed more smoothly, and high-quality printing can be performed.

Further, since the width dimension L2 of each through hole 131 is formed to be about twice the height dimension L1 of each through hole 131, each rod-shaped member 83 having a substantially round cross section that can be inserted into each through hole 131. , 143 can be attached to each of the substantially flat bar-shaped members 141, 145, 148, 151 formed to have a width of about twice the width.
In addition, since each of the through holes 131 is formed with a detachable cut portion 132 having a length L3, it is at least twice as long as the rod-shaped members 83 and 143 having a substantially round cross section that can be inserted into the through holes 131 The printed label 138 can be attached to each of the substantially flat bar-shaped members 146, 149, 152 formed in the width dimension. For this reason, the printed label 138 can be easily attached to each of the rod-shaped members 83 and 141 having various cross-sectional shapes.
For example, the handle part of a frankfurter sausage generally having a diameter of about 4.6 mm to 5.1 mm, or a skewer generally having a thickness of about 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm and a width of about 8.5 mm to 10.5 mm. It can be easily attached to handle parts such as skewers and skewers.

  Further, the indefinite length roll sheet 130 is formed only from a heat-sensitive sheet having no pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and is formed from a heat-sensitive sheet that does not contain a fluorescent substance or polychlorinated biphenyl. Even if the product is inserted and attached to a bar-like member 83 or the like such as a product, it can be attached and used without any problem in food safety and hygiene. Further, a printed label 138 that can be removed cleanly without leaving an adhesive from the rod-like member 83 or the like can be produced.

In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example, Of course, various improvement and deformation | transformation are possible within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.
The indefinite length roll sheet 3 </ b> A according to Examples 1 to 10 may be formed of only a heat-sensitive sheet that does not have an adhesive layer, and may be formed of a heat-sensitive sheet that does not include a fluorescent substance or polychlorinated biphenyl. Thereby, even if each printed label 82, 92, etc. is inserted and attached to the rod-like member 83, it can be attached and used without any problem in food safety and hygiene.

It is a schematic perspective view which removes an upper cover and shows the state which mounted | wore the tape printing apparatus with the roll sheet holder by which the indefinite length roll sheet of the maximum roll sheet width concerning Example 1 was wound. It is a figure which shows the state which removed the upper cover of the tape printing apparatus with which the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 1 is mounted | worn, (A) is a schematic perspective view, (B) is W enclosed with the dashed-dotted line of (A). It is an expansion perspective view of a part. It is a sectional side view which shows the state which mounted | wore the tape printer with the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 1 removing an upper cover. FIG. 4 is a partial enlarged side cross-sectional view illustrating a positional relationship between the platen roller of FIG. 3 and a mark detection sensor disposed upstream thereof. It is a figure which shows the state which wound the indefinite length roll sheet to the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 1, (A) is a perspective view from the front upper side, (B) is a perspective view from the front lower side. It is a circuit block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the principal part of the tape printer with which the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 1 is mounted | worn. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure which shows typically an example of the printed label produced with the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 1, (A) is a front view which shows the printed indefinite length roll sheet, (B) is the printed nothing. The rear view which shows a fixed length roll sheet, (C) And (D) is a perspective view explaining how to attach the printed label to the rod-shaped member. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the printed label produced by the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 2, (A) is a front view which shows an example of the printed label, (B) uses a printed label for a rod-shaped member. It is a perspective view which shows the state attached. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the printed label produced by the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 3, (A) is a front view which shows an example of the printed label, (B) uses a printed label for a rod-shaped member. It is a perspective view which shows the state attached. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the printed label produced with the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 4, (A) is a front view which shows an example of the printed label, (B) uses a printed label for a rod-shaped member. It is a side view which shows the state attached. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the printed label produced with the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 5, (A) is a front view which shows an example of the printed label, (B) uses a printed label for a rod-shaped member. It is a side view which shows the state attached. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the printed label produced with the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 6, (A) is a front view which shows an example of the printed label, (B) uses a printed label for a rod-shaped member. It is a perspective view which shows the state attached. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the printed label produced with the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 7, (A) is a front view which shows an example of the printed label, (B) uses a printed label for a rod-shaped member. It is a side view which shows the state attached. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the printed label produced with the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 8, (A) is a front view which shows the printed indefinite length roll sheet, (B) is a printed label. It is a perspective view explaining how to attach to a rod-shaped member. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the printed label produced with the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 9, (A) is a front view which shows the printed indefinite length roll sheet, (B) is a printed label. It is a perspective view explaining how to attach to a rod-shaped member. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the printed label produced by the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 10, (A) is a front view which shows the printed indefinite length roll sheet, (B) is a printed label. It is a perspective view explaining how to attach to a rod-shaped member. It is a schematic perspective view which removes an upper cover and shows the state which mounted | wore the tape printer with the roll sheet holder by which the indefinite length roll sheet of the maximum roll sheet width concerning Example 11 was wound. It is a figure which shows the state which wound the indefinite length roll sheet to the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 11, (A) is a perspective view from the front upper side, (B) is a perspective view from the front lower side. It is an enlarged front view of the indefinite length roll sheet wound by the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 11. FIG. It is a front view which shows an example of the indefinite length roll sheet printed by the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 11. FIG. It is a perspective view explaining how to attach the printed label created by the roll sheet holder according to Example 11 to a rod-shaped member having a substantially round cross section. It is a perspective view explaining how to attach a printed label created by a roll sheet holder according to Example 11 to a bar-shaped member having a substantially horizontally long cross section. It is a figure which shows typically the state which inserted the rod-shaped member in the through-hole of the printed label produced by the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 11, (A) is a cross-sectional round of the diameter substantially the same as the height dimension of a through-hole. (B) is a figure which shows the case where the cross-section rod-shaped member of a diameter is inserted rather than the height dimension of a through-hole when the shape-shaped rod-shaped member is penetrated. It is a figure which shows typically the state which penetrated the rod-shaped member in the through-hole of the printed label produced by the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 11, (A) is cross-sectional landscape length of the width dimension substantially the same as the width dimension of a through-hole. (B) is a figure which shows the case where the cross-sectional oblong elliptical flat-plate-shaped rod-shaped member of the width dimension larger than the width dimension of a through-hole is inserted when an elliptical flat-plate-shaped rod-shaped member is inserted. It is a figure which shows typically the state which penetrated the rod-shaped member in the through-hole of the printed label produced by the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 11, (A) is cross-sectional landscape length of the width dimension substantially the same as the width dimension of a through-hole. When a square flat bar member is inserted, (B) is a diagram showing a case where a flat rectangular bar member having a cross-sectionally long rectangular shape with a width larger than the width of the through hole is inserted. It is a figure which shows typically the state which penetrated the rod-shaped member in the through-hole of the printed label produced by the roll sheet holder which concerns on Example 11, (A) is cross-sectional landscape length of the width dimension substantially the same as the width dimension of a through-hole. When a hexagonal flat bar member is inserted, (B) is a diagram showing a case where a horizontally long hexagonal flat bar member having a width larger than the width of the through hole is inserted.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Tape printer 2 Main body housing | casing 3 Roll sheet holder 3A, 130 Indefinite length roll sheet 3B, 135 Cutting position 3C, 95A, 101 Cutting part 5 Encoder mark 11 Photo sensor 26 Platen roller 31 Thermal head S1-S5 Sheet discrimination Sensor 60 Sheet discriminating part 60A-60E Sensor hole 61 Control circuit part 72 Sheet feed motor 74 Cutting motor 82 Printed label 83 Bar-shaped member 91, 95, 115, 121, 125 Through hole 92, 96, 98, 102, 106 Printing Used labels 105, 111, 122 Perforated lines 112, 117, 123, 127 Printed labels 116, 126 Insertion holes 118, 124, 128 Openings 131 Through holes 132 Notches 138 Printed labels 141, 145, 146, 148 149, 51,152 bar-like member P1 pitch dimension L1 height L2 width L3 Length

Claims (15)

A tape printing apparatus comprising: a conveying means for conveying a long roll sheet; a printing means for printing on the roll sheet; and a cutting means for cutting the printed roll sheet. In the roll sheet holder that is wound and supported in a removable state in the tape printer,
The roll sheet holder is characterized in that it has an insertion portion that is formed at a predetermined pitch in the longitudinal direction and through which a rod-shaped member can be inserted. The roll sheet has encoder marks formed on the back surface at the predetermined pitch and disposed between the insertion portions,
The tape printer includes a mark detection sensor for detecting the encoder mark,
Control means for driving and controlling the transport means and the printing means based on the detection information of the mark detection sensor,
The roll sheet holder according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined pitch is equal to a distance between each cutting position at which the printed roll sheet is cut. The insertion part is a foldable bending part formed in a peripheral part on the front end side in the conveyance direction of the insertion part,
A detachable separating portion formed from the both side ends of the bent portion to the peripheral portion on the rear side in the conveying direction of the insertion portion,
The roll sheet holder according to claim 2, comprising:   The roll sheet holder according to claim 2, wherein the insertion portion has two rows of separation portions formed in parallel with each other at a predetermined interval in the width direction of the roll sheet.   5. The roll sheet holder according to claim 4, wherein each of the separation portions is formed in a convex shape that is convex to the rear side in the conveyance direction in plan view.   The roll sheet holder according to claim 2, wherein the insertion portion has a through hole smaller than a cross section of the rod-shaped member that is formed in at least one width direction edge portion of the roll sheet.   The roll sheet holder according to claim 6, wherein the through hole has a detachable cut portion formed in the outer peripheral portion with a predetermined length in a radially outer direction. The insertion part is a through hole formed in at least one width direction edge part of the roll sheet;
The roll sheet holder according to claim 2, further comprising: a slit-shaped insertion hole formed from an outer peripheral portion of the through hole to a rear cutting position in the conveying direction. The insertion part is a through hole formed in at least one width direction edge part of the roll sheet;
The roll sheet holder according to claim 2, further comprising a separable portion for opening the through hole formed from the outer peripheral portion of the through hole to a rear cutting position in the conveyance direction. The insertion portion has a through-hole formed in at least one width direction edge portion of the roll sheet,
The tape printer includes a through-hole detection sensor that detects the through-hole,
Control means for driving and controlling the transport means and the printing means based on detection information of the through-hole detection sensor,
The roll sheet holder according to claim 1, wherein the through hole is formed in a substantially horizontally long hexagon that is long in the width direction of the roll sheet.   The said through-hole has a notch part which can be separated from the edge edge part of the width direction center part side of the said substantially horizontally long hexagonal roll sheet | seat by predetermined length in the outer side. 10. A roll sheet holder according to 10.   The substantially horizontally long hexagon is formed such that the distance between opposite sides in the longitudinal direction of the roll sheet is about half the distance between the edge corners in the width direction of the roll sheet. Claim | item 10 or the roll sheet holder of Claim 11.   The roll sheet holder includes a roll sheet specifying unit that specifies the type of the roll sheet in cooperation with sensor means arranged on the bottom surface of the tape printer. The roll sheet holder according to any one of 12.   The roll sheet holder according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the roll sheet is formed only from a long continuous indefinite length roll sheet having no adhesive material layer.   The roll sheet holder according to claim 14, wherein the indefinite length roll sheet does not include a fluorescent material and polychlorinated biphenyl.

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