JP2008074513A - Paper bundle printing system and paper bundle printer - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a paper bundle printing system and a paper bundle printer, which can teach a user how to set a paper bundle depending on situations. <P>SOLUTION: The paper bundle printing system comprises: a paper cassette 20 to which a bundle of a lot of paper sheets each having one end part separably adhered to each other is set; a paper cassette mounting part 19 detachably mounting the paper cassette 20; a printing means 22 peeling off a paper sheet H1 from the paper bundle H set to the paper cassette 20 one by one and feeding it to a delivery port 16, and printing the delivered paper sheet H1; a cassette release detection means 28 detecting release of paper cassette 20 from the cassette mounting part 19; and a display means 8 displaying a way of setting of paper bundle H to the paper cassette 20 based on a detection result of the cassette release detection means 28. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a sheet bundle printing system and a sheet bundle printer for printing by peeling sheets one by one from a sheet bundle such as a sticky note bundle.

Conventionally, as a sticky paper printer (paper bundle printer) of this type, there is one in which a sticky paper bundle is set in a sticky paper holder (paper cassette) to enter a print standby state (see Patent Document 1). In this sticky note printer, the lifting roller rolls over the unsticked free end of the topmost sticky note bundle in the set of sticky note bundles, picks up the sticky note paper, and tears off the raised sticky note paper. To print.
JP 2003-212367 A

  By the way, the sticky note bundle is a free end that is not glued at one end, and a fixed end that is glued at the other end. For this reason, in a conventional sticky note printer, if a stack of sticky notes is attached to a sticky note cassette in an incorrect posture, for example, the free end and the fixed end are reversed, the sticky notes are removed from the sticky note bundle. There is a problem that the roller cannot be lifted up by the lifting roller and causes problems such as poor lifting.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a sheet bundle printing system and a sheet bundle printer that can teach a user how to set a sheet bundle according to the situation.

  A sheet bundle printing system according to the present invention includes a sheet cassette for setting a sheet bundle composed of a plurality of sheets with one end peelably adhered, a cassette mounting unit on which the sheet cassette is detachably mounted, and a sheet cassette. A sheet of paper is peeled off from the sheet bundle set on the sheet one by one and sent to the discharge port, and printing means for printing on the fed paper and a cassette opening detection means for detecting the opening of the sheet cassette from the cassette mounting portion And display means for displaying a method for setting a sheet bundle into the paper cassette based on the detection result of the cassette opening detection means.

  According to this configuration, when the paper cassette is released from the cassette mounting portion, the display unit displays the method for setting the paper bundle in the paper cassette. It becomes possible to mount a bundle of sheets. As a result, it is possible to prevent the sheet bundle from being mounted in an incorrect state with respect to the sheet cassette, and thus it is possible to eliminate a problem caused by a mounting mistake. Note that the sheet bundle includes a sticky note bundle and a memo pad.

  Another sheet bundle printing system according to the present invention includes a sheet cassette for setting a sheet bundle composed of a plurality of sheets having one end peelably adhered, and pulling sheets one by one from the sheet bundle set in the sheet cassette. There is no paper bundle by the printing means for printing on the paper that is sent to the peeling discharge port, the paper bundle detecting means for detecting the presence or absence of the paper bundle in the paper cassette, and the paper bundle detecting means. And a display means for displaying a method for setting the sheet bundle into the sheet cassette.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to detect that the sheet bundle is not set in the sheet cassette, and at the same time, the display unit displays the method for setting the sheet bundle in the sheet cassette. A sheet bundle can be appropriately mounted on the sheet cassette while visually recognizing.

  In this case, it is preferable that a paper remaining amount detecting unit for detecting the remaining amount of the sheet bundle is further provided.

  According to this configuration, the user can easily grasp the replacement time of the sheet bundle by visually recognizing the remaining amount of the sheet bundle without pulling out the sheet cassette each time.

  Another sheet bundle printing system according to the present invention includes a sheet cassette for setting a sheet bundle composed of a plurality of sheets whose one end is peelably adhered, and a sheet lifting unit for picking up a sheet from the sheet bundle set in the sheet cassette. The roller, the paper that has been turned up, are sent to the discharge port while being peeled off in cooperation with the lifting roller, and the printing means for printing on the fed paper, and the presence or absence of the turned up paper is detected. And a display unit for displaying a method for setting a bundle of sheets in a sheet cassette when the sheet detection unit detects that there is no sheet.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to detect that the paper is not lifted up to the correct position, and at the same time, the display unit displays the method of setting the paper bundle into the paper cassette. A sheet bundle can be appropriately mounted on the sheet cassette while visually recognizing.

  Another sheet bundle printing system according to the present invention includes a sheet cassette for setting a sheet bundle composed of a plurality of sheets whose one end is peelably adhered, and a sheet lifting unit for picking up a sheet from the sheet bundle set in the sheet cassette. A roller, a printing means for feeding the rolled-up paper toward the discharge port while peeling off in cooperation with the lifting roller, and a printing means for printing on the fed paper, and the lifting roller facing the paper bundle. Roller moving means for moving between the raised position and the printing position for sandwiching the raised paper between the printing means, and roller detecting means for detecting whether the raised roller is in the initial position when the power is turned on. And a display means for displaying a method of setting the sheet bundle into the paper cassette when the roller detecting means detects that the lifting roller is not present.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to detect that the lifting roller is not in the initial position when the power is turned on, and at the same time, the display unit displays the method of setting the sheet bundle in the paper cassette. The sheet bundle can be appropriately mounted on the sheet cassette while viewing the image.

  Another sheet bundle printing system according to the present invention includes a sheet cassette for setting a sheet bundle composed of a plurality of sheets having one end peelably adhered, and pulling sheets one by one from the sheet bundle set in the sheet cassette. The print means for printing on the paper that is sent to the peeling discharge port, the discharge means for detecting whether or not the paper is normally discharged from the discharge port, and the discharge detection means And a display means for displaying a method of setting a bundle of sheets in a sheet cassette when it is detected that the sheets are not discharged normally.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to detect that the sheet is not normally discharged from the discharge port, and at the same time, the display unit displays the method for setting the sheet bundle in the sheet cassette. A sheet bundle can be appropriately mounted on the sheet cassette while visually recognizing.

  In this case, it is preferable that the display means displays that the apparatus is abnormal before displaying the setting method.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to teach the user that the apparatus is abnormal.

  In this case, it is preferable that the display means displays the detection result prior to displaying the setting method.

  According to this configuration, by displaying the detection result of each detection means, the user can grasp the state of the sheet cassette, the sheet, the sheet bundle, the lifting roller, etc. Can be taken.

  In these cases, it is preferable that the setting method includes a sheet bundle replacement procedure and a posture instruction of the sheet bundle to be set.

  According to this configuration, the user can set the paper bundle in the paper cassette while confirming the posture of the paper bundle according to the replacement procedure displayed on the display means. For this reason, it is possible to suppress mounting mistakes in the paper cassette. In the setting method, the sheet bundle replacement procedure and the posture instruction may be displayed as text or may be displayed as animation.

  In this case, it is preferable that the sheet bundle printer includes all the units other than the display unit and the computer includes the display unit.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to display on the display means the setting method for setting the sheet bundle in the paper cassette based on the detection result of each detecting means using a computer.

  A paper bundle printer according to the present invention includes all the means of the paper bundle printing system described above.

  According to this configuration, the sheet bundle printer alone can display the setting method for setting the sheet bundle in the sheet cassette on the display unit based on the detection result of each detection unit.

  Hereinafter, a sticky note printing system (sheet bundle printing system) according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The sticky note printing system uses the sticky note printer to pick up the top sticky note from the set of sticky note paper (paper bundle) based on the print data edited on the computer, and peels off the sticky note that has been raised. Printing is performed while discharging the printed sticky notes to the outside of the apparatus.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a sticky note print system 1 is connected to a sticky note printer 2 on which a sticky note bundle H is set, and a print for printing on a sticky note H1 connected to the sticky note printer 2 via a USB cable 4 or the like. It is composed of a personal computer 3 that creates and edits data and controls various driving of the sticky note printer 2.

  The personal computer 3 includes a personal computer main body 5, a keyboard 6 and a mouse 7 connected to the personal computer main body 5 for inputting data, and a display 8 for displaying input results and the like. A CD-ROM 9 that stores data such as application software (programs) and device drivers related to the printer 2 is detachably set. When various detection signals, various commands, various data, etc. are input from the keyboard 6 or the like, the personal computer 3 processes various data according to the program in the CD-ROM 9 and controls the sticky note printer 2. ing. Although details will be described later, the display 8 is configured as a display means for displaying a method of setting the sticky note bundle H set in the sticky note printer 2.

  Needless to say, the sticky note printer 2 is provided with a print data creation / editing function, a control function of each part, and a display, and the sticky note printer 2 is used as a single unit to perform printing on the sticky note H1. Good.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the sticky note printer 2 has a configuration in which an outer shell is formed by the device case 15 and a sticky note bundle H is set inside the device case 15. Then, the sticky note printer 2 prints a desired character string created by the personal computer 3 on the sticky note H1 that has been peeled off from the set of sticky note bundles H one by one, and a discharge unit formed on the device case 15 13 is sent out.

  The apparatus case 15 is formed in a small size as a whole. A cassette introduction opening 17 for introducing a sticky note cassette 20 to be described later is formed in the lower front surface of the apparatus case 15. A cassette mounting portion 19 is formed through which the sticky note cassette 20 is drawn out from the front through the introduction opening 17 into the case. The discharge unit 13 is provided at the center of the upper front surface, and has a horizontal slit-like discharge port 16 for sending the printed sticky note H1 to the outside of the case. A receiving portion 14 for receiving the peeled printed sticky note H1 is formed. On the upper surface of the device case 15, a ribbon cartridge C containing the ink ribbon R is mounted, and an open / close lid 18 for maintenance is attached.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the sticky note bundle H is a stack of a plurality of sticky note papers H <b> 1 having a rectangular shape in which the base end portion of the back surface is partially glued. The sticky notes H1 are separated from the sticky note bundle H one by one, and after peeling, the sticky notes H1 can be attached to a notebook or the like via the glued portion at the base end.

  The sticky note printer 2 has a sticky note cassette 20 for setting a sticky note bundle H, and a lifting roller 25, and after raising the uppermost sticky note H1 of the set sticky note bundle H at the lifting position 23. The sticky paper H1 is peeled off and transported toward the discharge port 16. The sticky paper transport means 21 and the thermal head 26 are provided, and printing is performed on the sticky paper H1 transported in cooperation with the lifting roller 25. Printing means 22, which are accommodated in the device case 15 described above. In other words, the above-described sheet-rolling roller 25 serves as a feeding roller for the sticky note transport unit 21 and a platen roller for the printing unit 22.

  Various detection sensors are provided inside the sticky note printer 2, and a cassette opening detection sensor 28 that detects the opening of the sticky note cassette 20 from the cassette mounting unit 19 and the presence or absence of the sticky note bundle H are detected. A sticky note bundle detecting sensor (paper bundle detecting means) 29, a sticky note remaining amount detecting sensor (paper remaining amount detecting means) 30 for detecting the remaining amount of the sticky note bundle H to be consumed, and a lifting position 23. A sticky note detection sensor (lifting paper detection means) 31 for detecting the presence or absence of the rolled up sticky note H1, and a roller detection sensor (roller detection means) for detecting whether or not the lifting roller 25 is in the initial position when the power is turned on. ) 32 and a discharge detection sensor (discharge detection means) 33 for detecting whether or not the sticky note H1 is normally discharged from the discharge port 16.

  The sticky note cassette 20 is configured by a cassette case 35 having an open upper surface and formed in a box shape, and a placement stage 36 that is accommodated in the cassette case 35 and places the sticky note bundle H horizontally. A coil spring 37 that biases the mounting stage 36 upward is provided between the mounting stage 36 and the bottom surface of the cassette case 35. Further, the sticky note cassette 20 is configured to be attached to the apparatus case 15 in a pull-out manner, and is detachably attached to the cassette attaching portion 19. For this reason, when exchanging or replacing the sticky note bundle H, the sticky note cassette 20 is taken out and the sticky note bundle H is set. Note that the front surface of the cassette case 35 in the mounting direction is configured to switch a cassette opening detection sensor 28 described later.

  The cassette case 35 is provided at a case body 38 having a quadrilateral frame shape for guiding the placement stage 36 to slide, and an upper end portion of the case body 38 so as to hold down the leading end portion Hs and the base end portion Hk of the sticky note bundle H. A pair of position restricting portions 39 projecting inward. Although details will be described later, contacts 60 and 60 of the sticky note bundle detection sensor 29 are provided on one of the pair of position restricting portions 39.

  The mounting stage 36 is formed in a plate shape and is urged upward by, for example, four coil springs 37. Even if the sticky note bundle H set on the placement stage 36 is fed out one by one, it is reduced. The height level of the sticky note H1 positioned at the uppermost position is made constant by the pair of position restricting portions 39. At this time, the position where the sticky note bundle H is set is the lifting position 23 where the sticky note transport means 21 lifts up. Further, a detection projection 40 that protrudes from the cassette case 35 and serves as a detector of a sticky sheet remaining amount detection sensor 30 to be described later moves in accordance with the vertical movement of the mounting stage 36 on the back side in the mounting direction of the mounting stage 36. It is configured to

  When the sticky note bundle H is set on the placement stage 36 from above the cassette case 35 in the sticky note cassette 20, the sticky note bundle H is urged upward by the coil spring 37, and its leading end Hs and base The position of the end portion Hk is restricted by the pair of position restricting portions 39 to the lifting position 23 while being placed horizontally.

  The sticky note transport means 21 is configured to pick up the uppermost sticky note H1 of the sticky note bundle H facing the pick-up position 23. The sticky note transport means 21 rolls over the uppermost sticky note H1 and rolls it up. The lifting roller 25 for peeling off the raised sticky note H1, the roller moving means 45 for moving the lifting roller 25 between the lifting position 23 and the printing position 24 in contact with the thermal head 26, the lifting roller 25, and A drive motor 46 serving as a drive source for the roller moving means 45 and a reduction gear train 47 for transmitting the driving force of the drive motor 46 to the lifting roller 25 and the roller moving means 45 are provided.

  The roll-up roller 25 is in contact with the back surface on the leading end side of the rolled-up sticky note H1, and is rotated and fed while peeling off the sticky note paper at the printing position 24, and the roller main body 50 that is in direct contact with the sticky note paper H1. And a roller drive shaft 51 that serves as a rotation shaft of the roller body 50. The roller drive shaft 51 is rotated by the power of the drive motor 46 transmitted via the reduction gear train 47.

  The roller moving means 45 has a pair of rotating arms 52 configured to hold the roller driving shaft 51 rotatably at the distal end portion and to be rotatable (oscillated) around the proximal end portion. For example, a planetary gear mechanism that uses one of the rotating arms 52 as a carrier and uses some of the gears constituting the reduction gear train 47, and converts the rotational force of the gears into a rotating operation of the rotating arm 52. Cam mechanism. That is, the circular motion by the planetary gear mechanism is converted into the reciprocating rotational motion of the rotational arm 52 by the cam mechanism. By the reciprocating rotational movement of the rotational arm 52, the lifting roller 25 reciprocates between the lifting position 23 and the printing position 24. Further, the roller moving means 45 is configured so that the lifting roller 25 is positioned at the lifting position 23 in the initial state (print standby state), and a series of printing processing operations are performed with the lifting position 23 as the operation start position. Configured to start.

  The printing unit 22 includes a thermal head 26 disposed in the vicinity of the discharge port 16 and a ribbon winding mechanism (not shown) that winds up the ink ribbon R of the mounted ribbon cartridge C. The ribbon cartridge C includes a ribbon supply reel 55 that winds the ink ribbon R so as to be freely drawn out, a ribbon take-up reel 56 that winds the ink ribbon R, and a cartridge case (not shown) that rotatably accommodates the ribbon ribbon C. Has been. Further, the ribbon take-up mechanism is connected to the reduction gear train 47 when the lifting roller 25 moves to the printing position 24, so that the power from the drive motor 46 is input, and the sticky paper H1 is fed. At the same time, the winding (feeding) of the ink ribbon R is started.

  The printing unit 22 configured as described above performs a print feeding operation on the sticky note H1 while the thermal head 26 and the drive motor 46 are controlled by a control signal from the personal computer 3. In other words, the sticky note H1 and the ink ribbon R are sandwiched between the lifting roller 25 moved to the printing position 24 and the thermal head 26, and are fed in the same direction, and the sticky note H1 is driven by heat generation of the thermal head 26. Print on the surface.

  The cassette opening detection sensor 28 is constituted by a micro switch, and is provided at the innermost part of the cassette mounting portion 19 so as to be switched by the front surface in the mounting direction of the sticky note cassette 20 to be mounted on the cassette mounting portion 19. That is, the cassette open detection sensor 28 detects that the sticky note cassette 20 is closed when switched, and detects that the sticky note cassette 20 is open when not switched. This detection result is input to the connected personal computer 3, and when the personal computer 3 detects that the sticky note cassette 20 is open based on the detection result, it indicates that the sticky note cassette 20 is open. A notification is made on the display 8 and a method of setting the sticky note bundle H is displayed.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 4, the setting method of the sticky note bundle H displayed on the display 8 is demonstrated concretely. In the present embodiment, the setting method is composed only of sentences so as to be displayed on the display 8 in a space-saving manner. In this case, for example, a message such as “The sticky note cassette is open. When sticky note paper is set, the glue side should be in the back and the print side should be up” is displayed. In place of this, “The sticky note cassette is open. Click here for explanation of how to set the sticky note [Explanation]”, put a link in the [Description] section, and set the link destination. May be displayed. If it is not necessary to display on the display 8 in a space-saving manner, it may be displayed by animation.

  The sticky note bundle detection sensor 29 is composed of a pair of contacts 60, 60, one of which faces the contacts 60, 60 provided inside one position restricting portion 39, and is placed thereon. It consists of contacts 60, 60 provided on the placement stage 36, and is provided so as to sandwich the set of sticky note bundles H. That is, when the pair of contacts 60 and 60 are in contact with each other, the sticky note bundle H “No” is detected. On the other hand, when the pair of contacts 60 and 60 are in the non-contact state, the sticky note bundle H is detected. “Yes” is detected. The detection result is input to the personal computer 3 in the same manner as described above. When the personal computer 3 detects the absence of the sticky note bundle H based on the detection result, the fact that the sticky note bundle H has disappeared on the display 8 is confirmed. At the same time, the method of setting the sticky note bundle H is displayed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, on the display 8, for example, “There is no sticky note. When setting a sticky note, please place the glue side in the back and the print side up” is displayed. . Alternatively, as described above, “No sticky note is available. Click here for an explanation of how to set a sticky note [Description]” may be displayed. If there is no sticky note, the sticky note cassette 20 is opened and a new bundle of sticky note bundles H is set. At this point, the setting method is not displayed and “There is no sticky note. There is no sticky note in the sticky note cassette. “Please load a stack of paper” may be displayed.

  The sticky note remaining amount detection sensor 30 is constituted by a slide resistance sensor, for example, and is disposed on the back side of the cassette mounting portion 19. That is, the detection protrusion 40 protruding to the back side of the placement stage 36 moves up and down in accordance with the placement stage 36, thereby changing the resistance value of the sticky note remaining amount detection sensor 30, and by the value, The remaining amount of the sticky note bundle H is detected. For this reason, when the detection protrusion 40 is located on the lower side, it is detected from the resistance value at this position that the remaining amount of the sticky note bundle H is sufficient, while the detection protrusion 40 is located on the upper side. If it is, the remaining amount of the sticky note bundle H can be detected from the resistance value at this position. In addition, when the remaining amount of the sticky note H1 becomes small, that fact may be displayed on the display 8.

  The sticky note detection sensor 31 includes an optical sensor including a light receiving element and a light emitting element. One element is disposed below the receiving portion 14 in the vicinity of the discharge port 16, and the other element is disposed on the thermal head 26. Arranged on the right side of the figure. That is, it is provided so as to sandwich the leading end portion Hs of the rolled up sticky note H1 so as to detect the presence or absence of the sticky note H1 rolled up by the lifting roller 25. For this reason, when it is not possible to detect that the rolled up sticky note H1 is in the correct position, the personal computer 3 displays on the display 8 that the sticky note H1 has not been raised normally, and a bundle of sticky notes. Since there is a possibility of setting mistake of H, the setting method is displayed at the same time.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, on the display 8, for example, “The sticky note paper cannot be raised normally. There may be a sticky note setting error. In the other cases, refer to the link destination and check the internal status. [Description] is displayed. Note that when the sticky note bundle H is set, the sticky note cassette 20 is opened, and at this point, the setting method is not displayed, and “The sticky note cannot be raised normally. Refer to the link destination. Check the internal status. [Description] "may be displayed.

  The roller detection sensor 32 is composed of an optical sensor including a light receiving element and a light emitting element, and is arranged so as to sandwich the lower end portion of one rotating arm 52 in a state where the lifting roller 25 faces the lifting position 23. Has been. For this reason, in the print standby state, when the lifting roller 25 is not positioned at the initial position, that is, the lifting position 23, the detection result is input from the roller detection sensor 32 to the personal computer 3, and the personal computer 3 detects this detection. Based on the result, the fact that the lifting roller 25 is not in the initial position is displayed on the display 8, and the setting method of the sticky note bundle H is displayed because there is a possibility that the sticky note bundle H is set incorrectly.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, on the display 8, for example, “the position of the lifting roller of the sticky paper printer is abnormal. There may be a sticky paper setting error. When setting a sticky paper, With the glue side in the back and the print side up, in other cases, refer to the link destination and check the internal state. [Description] is displayed. Note that when the sticky note bundle H is set, the sticky note cassette 20 is opened, and at this point, the setting method is not displayed, and “the position of the lifting roller of the sticky note printer is abnormal. Refer to the link destination. Check the internal status. [Description] "may be displayed.

  The paper discharge detection sensor 33 is composed of an optical sensor composed of a light receiving element and a light emitting element. One element is disposed below the receiving part 14 and the other element is disposed above the receiving part 14. ing. That is, it is provided adjacent to the discharge port 16 so as to sandwich the sticky note H1 so as to detect the presence or absence of the sticky note H1 conveyed toward the discharge port 16. For this reason, at the end of printing, for example, when the printed sticky note H1 does not reach the discharge port 16 due to sticky paper jam or the like, the paper discharge detection sensor 33 inputs the detection result to this effect to the personal computer 3. Based on this detection result, the personal computer 3 displays on the display 8 that the printed sticky note H1 has not been discharged from the outlet 16, and there is a possibility that the sticky note bundle H may be set incorrectly. The method for setting the sticky note bundle H is displayed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 8, on the display 8, for example, "The sticky note paper has not been discharged from the discharge port of the sticky note printer. It is possible that the sticky note is set abnormally. If this is the case, please place the glue side away from you and the print side up, otherwise refer to the link and check the internal status. Note that when the sticky note bundle H is set, the sticky note cassette 20 is opened. At this time, the setting method is not displayed, and “the sticky note paper is not discharged from the discharge port of the sticky note printer. Link destination Check the internal status with reference to "." [Description] "may be displayed.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 9, a series of operations for picking up the sticky note H1 from the time of turning on the power to the sticky note printer 2 and discharging it will be described. When the sticky note printer 2 is turned on, the sticky note printer 2 performs an initial operation so that the lifting roller 25 faces the lifting position 23 and the sticky note H1 is placed on the lifting roller 25. Do. When the initial operation of the sticky note printer 2 is completed, the sticky note printer 2 enters a print standby state. That is, in the printing standby state, the lifting roller 25 is in the lifting position 23 and the uppermost sticky note H1 of the bundle of sticky notes H set in the sticky note cassette 20 is in the state where it has run on the lifting roller 25. (See FIG. 9A).

  When the start of printing is instructed by the personal computer 3, the lifting roller 25 on which the sticky note H <b> 1 is placed moves (revolves) to the printing position 24 while rotating (spinning), and the lifting roller 25 is positioned between the thermal head 26. The sticky note H1 and the ink ribbon R are sandwiched (see FIG. 9B). When the sticky note H1 is sandwiched between the lifting roller 25 and the thermal head 26, the feeding of the sticky note H1 and the ink ribbon R is started simultaneously (see FIG. 9C).

  The scooping roller 25 rolls in contact with the back surface of the sticky note H1, peels it off from the sticky note bundle H, and rotates and feeds toward the discharge port 16 with the tip end first, and also functions as a platen roller. That is, while the base end portion Hk of the sticky note bundle H, that is, the glued portion is peeled off, the thermal head 26 and the lifting roller 25 cooperate to print on the surface of the sticky note H1 from the front end side (see FIG. 9 (d)).

  When the glued portion of the sticky note H1 reaches the lifting roller 25, the lifting roller 25 moves from the printing position 24 to the lifting position 23. In the moving process, the printed sticky note H1 is received by the receiving portion 14. Pass to. At this time, the printed sticky note H1 delivered to the receiving unit 14 can be removed by the user (see FIG. 9E).

  Next, the lifting roller 25 facing the lifting position 23 rotates and starts a lifting operation for lifting the uppermost sticky note H1 of the sticky note bundle H. Then, when the lifting roller 25 is brought into rolling contact with the topmost sticky note H1 on the front end side of the surface, the longitudinal intermediate portion is bent so as to bend upward gradually (FIG. 9 (f)). reference).

  Immediately after the tip of the sticky note H1 that has been rolled up passes below the lifting roller 25, the sticky note H1 is repelled above the lifting roller 25 by the rotation of the lifting roller 25, and the sticky note H1 The leading end rides on the lifting roller 25 and enters a print standby state (see FIG. 9G).

  Next, a detection flow of various detection sensors in the initial operation of the sticky note printer 2 and a detection flow of various detection sensors in the printing operation will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the detection flow in the initial operation will be described.

  When the power of the sticky note printer 2 is turned on, first, the cassette open detection sensor 28 detects whether or not the sticky note cassette 20 is open (S1). When it is detected that the sticky note cassette 20 is closed, the process proceeds to the next detection. On the other hand, when detecting that the sticky note cassette 20 is open, the personal computer 3 displays a detection result and a method of setting the sticky note bundle H on the display 8 (S2). When the user closes the sticky note cassette 20, the cassette opening detection sensor 28 detects again whether or not the sticky note cassette 20 is open.

  Next, the sticky note bundle detection sensor 29 detects whether or not the sticky note bundle H is set (S3). When it is detected that the sticky note bundle H is set in the sticky note cassette 20, the operation proceeds to the initial operation. On the other hand, when it is detected that no sticky note is set in the sticky note cassette 20, the personal computer 3 displays a detection result and a method of setting the sticky note bundle H on the display 8 (S4). Then, when the user opens the sticky note cassette 20 and the sticky note bundle H is set on the sticky note cassette 20 and closes the sticky note cassette 20, the process returns to the detection process of S1 again. It is detected whether 20 is open.

  Thereafter, an initial operation is performed so that the lifting roller 25 is in the initial position and the sticky note H1 is placed on the lifting roller 25 (S5). Then, it is detected by the roller detection sensor 32 whether or not the lifting roller 25 is in the initial position (S6). When it is detected that the lifting roller 25 faces the lifting position 23, the next detection is performed. On the other hand, if it is not possible to detect that the lifting roller 25 is facing the initial position, the personal computer 3 displays a detection result and a method for setting the bundle of sticky notes H on the display 8 (S7). Then, when the user opens the sticky note cassette 20, confirms and resets the posture of the sticky note bundle H, and attaches the sticky note cassette to the cassette attaching portion 19, the process returns to the detection process of S1 again.

  Finally, the sticky note detection sensor 31 detects whether or not the sticky note H1 that has been picked up by the pick-up roller 25 is riding on the pick-up roller 25 (S8). When it is detected that the sticky note H1 is carried on the lifting roller 25, the initial operation is completed. On the other hand, if it is not possible to detect that the sticky note H1 is riding on the lifting roller 25, the personal computer 3 displays a detection result and a method for setting the sticky note bundle H on the display 8 (S9). When the user opens the sticky note cassette 20, confirms and resets the posture of the sticky note bundle H, and attaches the sticky note cassette 20 to the cassette attachment unit 19, the process returns to the detection process of S1 again. .

  As described above, when the initial operation is completed, the sticky note printer 2 enters a print standby state. Next, the detection flow of various detection sensors in the printing operation of the sticky note printer 2 will be described. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the part which overlaps with the above.

  When print data is created by the user and the print button is pressed, this is used as a print start instruction (S10), and the cassette open detection sensor 28 detects whether the sticky note cassette 20 is open (S11). Next, the sticky note bundle detection sensor 29 detects whether or not the sticky note bundle H is set (S13). Thereafter, it is detected by the roller detection sensor 32 whether or not the lifting roller 25 is in the initial position (S15). Then, the sticky note detection sensor 31 detects whether or not the sticky note H1 that has been picked up by the pick-up roller 25 is riding on the pick-up roller 25 (S17).

  When the above sensing is completed, the print data is sent to the sticky note printer 2 to give a print instruction (S19), and the sticky note printer 2 moves the lifting roller 25 to the print position 24, based on the print data. Then, the print feed operation is performed by the thermal head 26 and the lifting roller 25 (S20). Then, the printed sticky note H <b> 1 is delivered to the receiving unit 14, and the lifting roller 25 is brought back to the lifting position 23. Thereafter, the roller detection sensor 32 detects whether or not the lifting roller 25 has returned to the lifting position 23 normally (S23). When it is detected that the lifting roller 25 faces the lifting position 23, the next detection is performed. On the other hand, if it is not possible to detect that the lifting roller 25 faces the lifting position 23, the personal computer 3 displays a detection result and a method for setting the bundle of sticky notes H on the display 8 (S24). Then, the user opens the sticky note cassette 20, confirms and resets the posture of the sticky note bundle H, and attaches the sticky note cassette 20 to the cassette attachment unit 19. Then, returning to S21, the cassette opening detection sensor 28 detects whether or not the sticky note cassette 20 is mounted on the cassette mounting portion 19 (S21). When the sticky note cassette 20 is normally attached to the cassette attaching portion 19, the sticky note printer 2 brings the lifting roller 25 again to the lifting position 23.

  Thereafter, the paper discharge detection sensor 33 detects whether or not the sticky note H1 is properly discharged to the discharge port 16 (S25). When it is detected that the sticky note H1 has been properly discharged to the discharge port 16, the process proceeds to a lifting operation as preparation for the next printing (S27). On the other hand, if it cannot be detected that the sticky note H1 is facing the discharge port 16, the personal computer 3 displays a detection result and a method for setting the sticky note bundle H on the display 8 (S26). Then, the user opens the sticky note cassette 20, confirms and resets the posture of the sticky note bundle H, and attaches the sticky note cassette 20 to the cassette attachment unit 19. Then, the process returns to S 21 again, and the cassette opening detection sensor 28 detects whether or not the sticky note cassette 20 is mounted on the cassette mounting unit 19.

  When a series of sensing operations are completed as described above, the sticky note printer 2 performs a lifting operation so that the sticky note H1 rides on the lifting roller 25, and then again enters a print standby state.

  According to the above configuration, when an abnormality is detected by various detection sensors, the method for setting the sticky note bundle H is displayed on the display 8, so that the user attaches the sticky note bundle H to the sticky note according to this display. By setting it in the paper cassette 20, it is possible to appropriately set the sticky note bundle H, and it is possible to suppress problems caused by mistakes in attaching the sticky note bundle H. In place of the sticky note remaining amount detection sensor 30 and the sticky note bundle detection sensor 29 of the present embodiment, the sticky note number input means for inputting the number of set sticky note bundles H, and the sticky note H1 consumed. A sticky note counting means for counting the number of stickers, and by displaying on the display 8 the number of stickers that have been consumed from the input number, informing the remaining amount of the sticky note H1 and notifying that the sticky note H1 has run out. May be. In this embodiment, the sticky note bundle H is used as the sheet bundle, but a memo pad or the like may be used.

1 is a schematic diagram of a sticky note printing system according to the present embodiment. 1 is an external perspective view of a sticky note printer according to the present embodiment. It is an internal schematic diagram of the sticky note printer according to the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the setting method displayed on a display by a cassette open | release detection sensor. It is explanatory drawing of the setting method displayed on a display by a sticky note bundle detection sensor. It is explanatory drawing of the setting method displayed on a display by a sticky note detection sensor. It is explanatory drawing of the setting method displayed on a display by a roller detection sensor. It is explanatory drawing of the setting method displayed on a display by a paper discharge detection sensor. It is explanatory drawing of a series of printing processing operation | movement by a sticky note printer. It is a detection flowchart of various detection sensors in the initial operation of the sticky note printer. It is a detection flowchart of various detection sensors in the printing operation of the sticky note printer.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Sticky note printing system 2 ... Sticky note printer 3 ... Personal computer 8 ... Display 19 ... Cassette loading part 20 ... Sticky note cassette 28 ... Cassette open detection sensor 29 ... Sticky note bundle detection sensor 30 ... Sticky note remaining amount detection sensor 31 ... Sticky note detection sensor 32 ... Roller detection sensor 33 ... Discharge detection sensor H ... Sticky note bundle H1 ... Sticky note

Claims (11)

A paper cassette for setting a bundle of papers composed of a large number of sheets with one end peelable and adhered;
A cassette mounting portion on which the paper cassette is detachably mounted;
Printing means for peeling the paper one by one from the paper bundle set in the paper cassette and sending the paper toward the discharge port, and printing on the paper that is sent;
Cassette opening detection means for detecting opening of the paper cassette from the cassette mounting portion;
A sheet bundle printing system comprising: display means for displaying a method for setting the sheet bundle into the sheet cassette based on a detection result of the cassette opening detection means. A paper cassette for setting a bundle of papers composed of a large number of sheets with one end peelable and adhered;
Printing means for peeling the paper one by one from the paper bundle set in the paper cassette and sending the paper toward the discharge port, and printing on the paper that is sent;
A sheet bundle detecting means for detecting the presence or absence of the sheet bundle in the sheet cassette;
A sheet bundle printing system comprising: display means for displaying a setting method of the sheet bundle in the sheet cassette when the sheet bundle detecting unit detects that the sheet bundle is absent.   The sheet bundle printing system according to claim 2, further comprising sheet remaining amount detecting means for detecting the remaining amount of the sheet bundle. A paper cassette for setting a bundle of papers composed of a large number of sheets with one end peelable and adhered;
A hoisting roller for picking up the paper from the paper bundle set in the paper cassette;
Printing means for feeding the paper that has been rolled up toward the discharge port while being peeled off in cooperation with the lifting roller, and for printing on the paper that is being sent;
Pick-up paper detection means for detecting the presence or absence of the paper that has been turned up;
A sheet bundle printing system comprising: display means for displaying a method of setting the sheet bundle in the sheet cassette when the sheet detection means detects that the sheet is not present. A paper cassette for setting a bundle of papers composed of a large number of sheets with one end peelable and adhered;
A hoisting roller for picking up the paper from the paper bundle set in the paper cassette;
Printing means for feeding the paper that has been rolled up toward the discharge port while being peeled off in cooperation with the lifting roller, and for printing on the paper that is being sent;
A roller moving means for moving a lifting roller between a lifting position facing the sheet bundle and a printing position for sandwiching the raised sheet between the printing means;
Roller detecting means for detecting whether or not the lifting roller is in an initial position when power is turned on;
A sheet bundle printing system comprising: display means for displaying a setting method of the sheet bundle in the sheet cassette when the roller detecting means detects that the sheet raising roller is not present. A paper cassette for setting a bundle of papers composed of a large number of sheets with one end peelable and adhered;
Printing means for peeling the paper one by one from the paper bundle set in the paper cassette and sending the paper toward the discharge port, and printing on the paper that is sent;
A paper discharge detecting means for detecting whether or not the paper is normally discharged from the discharge port;
A sheet bundle comprising: display means for displaying a setting method of the sheet bundle to the sheet cassette when the sheet discharge means detects that the sheet is not normally discharged. Printing system.   7. The sheet bundle printing system according to claim 4, wherein the display unit displays that the apparatus is abnormal before displaying the setting method.   The sheet bundle printing system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the display unit displays the detection result prior to displaying the setting method.   9. The sheet bundle printing system according to claim 1, wherein the setting method includes an exchange procedure of the sheet bundle and an orientation instruction of the sheet bundle to be set. A paper bundle printer provided with all means other than the display means;
10. The sheet bundle printing system according to claim 1, further comprising a computer having the display unit.   A paper bundle printer comprising all the means of the paper bundle printing system according to claim 1.

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