JP2010026962A - Print label creation device and tag label creation system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To create labels with high reliability by increasing the operational reliability of a print label creation device. <P>SOLUTION: The print label creation device 1 creates a plurality of wireless tag labels T each having wireless tag elements To and a plurality of adjacent information labels Ti each having no wireless tag circuit elements To, by using a base material tape 101 having wireless tag circuit elements To arranged thereon at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction of the tape. A drive roller 51, a tape feed roller driveshaft 108, a print head 23 and a cutting mechanism 15 are controlled in combination so that one wireless tag label T having a predetermined label print R is created for each label printing area PE corresponding to the position of the base material tape 101 where each wireless tag circuit element To is placed, and so that one adjacent information label Ti is created for each area consisting of one front margin area PE1 and one rear margin area PE2, which are sandwiched between two consecutive label printing areas PE of the base material tape 101. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a print label producing apparatus and a tag label producing system for producing a print label by printing on a tag tape having a RFID circuit element.

  There is known an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system that reads / writes information in a non-contact manner between a small wireless tag and a reader (reading device) / writer (writing device). For example, a wireless tag circuit element provided in a label-like wireless tag includes an IC circuit unit that stores predetermined wireless tag information and an antenna that is connected to the IC circuit unit and transmits and receives information. Even if the battery is dirty or placed in an invisible position, the reader / writer can access (read / write information) the RFID tag information in the IC circuit unit, and manage the product. Have already been put to practical use in various fields such as inspection processes.

  As described above, a wireless tag is often handled (for example, attached, pasted, bundled, etc.) with a product or article as a target in a label form (= wireless tag label). At this time, separately from the tag ID stored in the RFID circuit element, if the information related to the tag information or the corresponding article information is printed on a label and used, the above-mentioned relation is received from the user side. It is very convenient to see the information. Therefore, in recent years, a tag label producing apparatus for producing a RFID label by combining information reading / writing on the RFID circuit element and printing on a label has already been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  In this tag label producing apparatus, a tag tape in which RFID circuit elements are arranged at predetermined intervals is fed out from a roll, and the tag tape corresponding to the arrangement position of the RFID circuit elements is attached in the length direction area (or the length direction area). A printed RFID tag label is generated by forming a print on the print target tape area) and cutting it with a cutter. At this time, the length of the print portion varies depending on the print content to be formed. On the other hand, in the tag tape, the RFID circuit elements are arranged at a predetermined interval (fixed pitch). Therefore, the length of the printed portion (tag label body) in one RFID tag with printing is the length of the RFID circuit element. When the pitch is shorter than the arrangement pitch, two non-printing portions (margin portions) are generated on both sides of the printing portion in the tape length direction. Since these two non-printing parts do not have RFID circuit elements and are not used as RFID label, they are usually half-cut so that they can be easily separated from the printing part when the user attaches the label. .

This half-cutting is to cut a part (= half-cutting) of a laminated structure label using a half-cutter (half-cutting means) while leaving a part in the thickness direction. Only the print portion provided with the wireless tag circuit element can be easily separated from the two non-print portions.
JP 2007-328540 A

  By the way, due to the complicated structure of the half cutter, the tag label producing apparatus may be configured not to include the half cutter. In this case, it is conceivable to perform cutting (full cut) with a normal cutter instead of half cutting with a half cutter. However, in this case, in the RFID tag with print, which consists of three parts, one non-printing part / printing part / the other non-printing part, if the boundary between the non-printing part and the printing part is fully cut, one non-printing A part (margin part), a printing part (tag label body), and a non-printing part (margin part) on the other side are separated. That is, each time one RFID label with a print is created, the three labels are discharged in a state of being separated from each other. At this time, the length of the two non-printing portions (margin portions) is significantly shorter than the printing portion (tag label body). For this reason, at the time of transport / discharge after cutting, the operation and performance of various mechanisms (detection mechanism, transport mechanism, etc.) in the vicinity deviate from the transport path by mistake due to static electricity or separation from the transport means. May be adversely affected.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a printed label producing apparatus and a tag label producing system capable of improving operation reliability and producing a highly reliable label.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to a first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of RFID circuit elements including an IC circuit unit for storing information and a tag antenna for transmitting and receiving information are arranged at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction of the tape. A printed label producing apparatus for producing a plurality of first labels provided with the RFID circuit elements and a plurality of second labels not provided with the RFID circuit elements using a tag tape, A conveying means for conveying; a printing means for performing printing on the tag tape or a print-receiving tape bonded to the tag tape; and a cutting means for cutting the tag tape in a thickness direction; One of the tag tapes is provided with a predetermined print corresponding to each first length direction region corresponding to the arrangement position of the RFID circuit element, and the tag tape The conveying means, the printing means, and the like so as to create one second label corresponding to each second length direction area sandwiched between two continuous first length direction areas. And a control means for controlling the cutting means in cooperation with each other.

  In the first invention of the present application, a tag tape is used for label production. On the tag tape, a plurality of RFID circuit elements are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the tape at a predetermined interval (fixed pitch). When the tag tape is conveyed by the conveying means, the printing means performs a predetermined printing on the tag tape (or the print-receiving tape bonded to the tag tape), and the cutting means (at least) cuts the tag tape to label the tag tape. Is created.

  As described above, when a label is produced by printing on a tag tape provided with a RFID circuit element, generally, the length direction area of the tag tape corresponding to the arrangement position of the RFID circuit element ( Alternatively, a print is formed on an area of the tape to be printed that is bonded to the longitudinal direction area, and a RFID label with a print is formed. At this time, as the print to be formed, a print of contents corresponding to information stored in the IC circuit unit (for example, text, graphic image, etc.) is usually formed. The length changes. On the other hand, in the tag tape, the RFID circuit elements are arranged at a predetermined interval (fixed pitch). For this reason, when the length of the printed portion (tag label body) in one printed RFID tag label is shorter than the pitch of the arrangement of the RFID circuit elements, both sides of the printed portion (tag label body) in the tape length direction are provided. Two non-printing portions (margin portions) are generated. Since these two non-printing portions (margin portions) are not used as RFID tag labels because they do not have RFID tag circuit elements, it is usually possible for the user to easily separate them from the printing portion (tag label main body) when attaching a label. A predetermined process is performed.

  As this processing, the label of the laminated structure is cut while leaving a part in the thickness direction (half cutting by so-called half cutting means (half cutter)). If it is not provided, it is conceivable to perform cutting (full cut) by a normal cutting means (cutter).

  However, in a wireless tag label with print (consisting of three parts, non-print part on one side / print part / non-print part on the other side), if the border between the non-print part and the print part is fully cut, The print portion (margin portion), the print portion (tag label body), and the other non-print portion (margin portion) are separated. That is, each time one RFID label with a print is created, the three labels are discharged in a state of being separated from each other. At this time, the length of the two non-printing portions (margin portions) is significantly shorter than the printing portion (tag label body). For this reason, at the time of transport / discharge after cutting, the operation and performance of various mechanisms (detection mechanism, transport mechanism, etc.) in the vicinity deviate from the transport path by mistake due to static electricity or separation from the transport means. May be adversely affected.

  Therefore, in the first invention of the present application, the control means controls the conveying means, the printing means, and the cutting means in cooperation, so that one first label (corresponding to each first length direction area of the tag tape) One tag is created for each second length direction region (other than the first length direction region) of the tag tape, while the RFID tag circuit element is included and provided with predetermined printing. That is, when a plurality of printed RFID tag labels composed of the above-described three small labels are produced along the transport direction (but not necessarily collectively created), the preceding label “not on one side” “Printed part / Printed part / Non-printed part on the other side”, “Non-printed part on one side / Printed part / Non-printed part on the other side” of the subsequent label, Non-printing part / printing part / non-printing part on the other side ”, etc., are combined with the non-printing part on the other side of the preceding label and the non-printing part on one side of the following label. One second label (the printed portion is one first label as described above). Thus, in the above example, the preceding label “one non-printing part / printing part / non-printing part on the other side” and the subsequent label “non-printing part on one side / printing part / non-printing on the other side” “Printed portion”, and the subsequent label “non-printed portion on one side / printed portion / non-printed portion on the other side” are preceded by “first label (printed) / second label (not printed)”, Subsequent “first label (with printing) / second label (without printing)” and subsequent “first label (with printing) / second label (without printing)” are replaced. . That is, as described above, every time a single RFID label with print is created, the first label and the second label are discharged in a state of being separated from each other. As described above, the second label corresponds to a combination of the aforementioned non-printing portion (margin portion) on one side and the non-printing portion (margin portion) on the other side. Compared to (tag label body), it is not so short. As a result, as described above, it is possible to prevent an adverse effect by deviating from the conveyance path to the side during conveyance / discharge after cutting. Therefore, it is possible to improve the operation reliability of the print label producing apparatus and perform highly reliable label production.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, the control unit includes the transport unit, the printing unit, and the cutting unit so that the produced first label and second label are alternately discharged. It is characterized by controlling in cooperation.

  In the second invention of the present application, the first label (with printing) / second label (without printing) / first label (with printing) / second label (without printing) along the transport direction during label production.・ Alternately discharge as shown. The length of the second label discharged alternately with the first label is not so short as compared with the first label as described above. As a result, it is possible to prevent an adverse effect by deviating from the conveyance path to the side during conveyance / discharge after cutting.

  According to a third invention, in the second invention, based on the control of the control means, the printing means performs the predetermined printing at least in the first length direction region of the tag tape, and the cutting means includes: Cutting the first length direction area of the tag tape on which the predetermined printing is formed by the printing means, forming the first label, and cutting the second length direction area of the tag tape; The second label is formed.

  In the third invention of the present application, both the first label and the second label are composed of only the tag tape (without preparing the tape to be printed in addition to the tag tape) and at least about the first label Print on tag tape. Thereby, compared with the case where the said to-be-printed tape is bonded together, the kind of tape and the number of rolls are enough, and the structure and control of a label production apparatus can be simplified. In addition, compatibility with existing label producing apparatuses is improved.

  According to a fourth invention, in the second invention, based on the control of the control means, the conveying means conveys the tag tape and the print-receiving tape, and the printing means includes at least the first of the tag tape. The predetermined printing is performed on the first printing area of the tape to be printed corresponding to the length direction area, and the cutting means is configured to perform the predetermined printing with the first length direction area of the tag tape and the printing means. The first label is formed by cutting the first print area of the print-receiving tape that has been printed and bonded to the first length direction area, and the second length of the tag tape The second label is formed by cutting a length direction area and a second print area of the print tape bonded to the second length direction area.

  In the fourth invention of the present application, both the first label and the second label are formed by bonding a tag tape and a print-receiving tape. As a result, at least for the first label, it is possible to form a print on the back surface side before being attached to the tape to be printed. As a result, in the state of the label after being bonded, the printing surface becomes the back surface side and is not exposed to the front surface side, so that it is possible to realize printing with excellent aesthetics and clarity without being stained or fading. .

  According to a fifth invention, in any one of the second to fourth inventions, the control unit creates the first label having a predetermined print corresponding to each first length direction region, The conveying means, the printing means, and the cutting means so as to create the one second label having a print different from the predetermined print corresponding to each one second length direction region. It is characterized by controlling in cooperation.

  By forming the second label with a printing content different from that of the first label, it can be used separately in a different application from the first label (instead of being discarded as a surplus) (second label). Can be stored separately from the first label and used together for other purposes). As a result, efficient and efficient label creation can be performed.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention based on the fifth aspect, the control means follows the creation-related information of the first label preceding the transport direction and the transport direction corresponding to each second length direction region. The conveyance unit, the printing unit, and the cutting unit are controlled in cooperation so as to create one second label on which the first label production related information is printed.

  As described above, at the time of label production, the first label and the second label are alternately discharged along the transport direction. However, since the first label and the second label are discharged in a state of being separated from each other, for example, in the case where a relatively large number of first labels are created in a lump, the first label and the second label are numerous. The order of creating each label may be confused and difficult to understand.

  In the sixth invention of the present application, the preceding first label, the second label ("preceding first label creation related information" and "following first label creation related information" are printed), the following first label, etc. The information related to the creation of the preceding first label and the succeeding first label is printed on the second label that is created in the middle and discharged between the first labels. As a result, even when a large number of sheets are discharged as described above, the second label is referred to as the first label, the intermediate second label, and the subsequent first label. The creation order can be clarified.

  A seventh invention is characterized in that, in the fifth or sixth invention, a communication means for transmitting / receiving information to / from the RFID circuit element through wireless communication is provided.

  Since it is possible to read information or write information to the RFID circuit element using the communication means, it is possible to print a label (without preparing a RFID tag communication device for transmitting and receiving information separately from the print label producing device). The creation of the RFID label with a print can be completed by the creation device alone.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tag in which a plurality of RFID circuit elements each having an IC circuit section for storing information and a tag antenna for transmitting and receiving information are arranged at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction of the tape. A printed label producing device for producing a plurality of first labels provided with the RFID circuit element and a plurality of second labels not provided with the RFID circuit element using a tape, and produced by the printed label producing device A tag label generation system comprising: a RFID tag communication device provided with a communication means for transmitting and receiving information to and from the RFID circuit element provided in the first label by using wireless communication; The apparatus includes a transporting means for transporting the tag tape and a printing hand that performs printing on the tag tape or a print-receiving tape bonded to the tag tape. Cutting means for cutting the tag tape in the thickness direction, and predetermined printing corresponding to each first length direction area corresponding to the arrangement position of the RFID circuit element in the tag tape. One said first label provided with the said 1st label corresponding to every 2nd 1st length direction area | region pinched | interposed into two said 1st length direction area | regions continuous among the said tag tapes. And a control unit that controls the transport unit, the printing unit, and the cutting unit in a coordinated manner so as to create two labels.

  In the eighth invention of this application, a print label is created by the print label producing device, information is transmitted to and received from the RFID circuit element provided in the print label by the RFID tag communication device, and the RFID label is completed.

  A plurality of RFID tag circuit elements are arranged in a tape longitudinal direction at a predetermined interval (fixed pitch) on a tag tape used for label production by a print label producing apparatus. When the tag tape is conveyed by the conveying means of the print label producing apparatus, the printing means performs a predetermined printing on the tag tape (or the tape to be bonded to the tag tape), and the cutting means (at least) removes the tag tape. A label is created by cutting. At this time, the control means of the print label producing apparatus controls the transport means, the print means, and the cutting means in a coordinated manner, so that one first label corresponding to each first length direction region of the tag tape. (Including a radio tag circuit element and provided with a predetermined print), while creating one second label for each second length direction area (other than the first length direction area) of the tag tape . As a result, every time a single RFID label with a print is created, the first label and the second label are discharged in a state of being separated from each other. The length of the second label (as described above) is not much shorter than that of the first label which is the printed portion (tag label body). As a result, it is possible to prevent an adverse effect by deviating from the conveyance path to the side during conveyance / discharge after cutting, so that the operational reliability of the print label producing apparatus can be improved. As a result, highly reliable label production can be performed in the entire system.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention based on the eighth aspect, the control means of the print label producing apparatus is configured such that the produced means and the second label are alternately discharged so that the produced first label and the second label are alternately discharged. And the communication means of the RFID tag communication apparatus are provided on the first label selected from the first label and the second label that are alternately discharged. In addition, the wireless tag circuit element performs information transmission / reception via wireless communication.

  In the ninth invention of the present application, in the printed label producing apparatus, the first label (with printing) / second label (without printing) / first label (with printing) / second label (without printing) in the conveying direction.・ Alternately discharge as shown. By selectively extracting the first label from the list and supplying it to the RFID tag communication device, information is transmitted to and received from the RFID circuit element of the first label, and the RFID label is completed. In the printed label producing apparatus, the length of the second label discharged alternately with the first label is not so short as the first label as described above, and the side from the conveyance path at the time of conveyance / discharge after cutting. Can be prevented from deviating in the direction.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the eighth or ninth aspect, the control means of the print label producing apparatus applies the one first label having a predetermined print corresponding to each first length direction region. Creating the one second label having a print different from the predetermined print corresponding to each one second length direction region, the conveying means, the printing means, and The cutting means is controlled in cooperation.

  By forming the second label with a printing content different from that of the first label, it can be used separately in a different application from the first label (instead of being discarded as a surplus). Only the second label can be stored separately from the first label, and used together for other purposes. As a result, efficient and efficient label creation can be performed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the operation reliability of the printed label producing apparatus and to produce a highly reliable label.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. This embodiment is an embodiment in which a RFID label with a print is created by one tag label producing device.

  FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram illustrating a wireless tag generation system according to a first embodiment provided with a tag label producing apparatus according to the present embodiment.

  In the RFID tag generating system TS shown in FIG. 1, a tag label producing device (printed label producing device) 1 includes a route server RS, a plurality of information servers IS, a terminal 118a, and a general-purpose computer via a wired or wireless communication line NW. 118b. Note that the terminal 118a and the general-purpose computer 118b are collectively referred to as “PC 118” as appropriate hereinafter.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the overall structure of the tag label producing apparatus 1. In FIG. 2, the tag label producing apparatus 1 creates a printed RFID tag label in the apparatus based on the operation from the PC 118. The tag label producing apparatus 1 is provided with an apparatus main body 2 having a substantially hexahedral (substantially cubic) -shaped casing 200 on the outer shell and an openable / closable (or removable) on the upper surface (upper part) of the apparatus main body 2. An opening / closing lid (lid body) 3 is provided.

  The housing 200 of the apparatus main body 2 is located on the front side of the apparatus (the left front side in FIG. 2), and a label discharge port (discharge port) for discharging a RFID label T (described later) created in the device main body 2 to the outside. 11 and a front lid 12 provided below the label discharge port 11 of the front wall 10 and having a lower end rotatably supported.

  The front lid 12 includes a pressing portion 13, and the front lid 12 is opened forward by pushing the pressing portion 13 from above. Further, a power button 14 for turning on / off the power of the tag label producing apparatus 1 is provided below the opening / closing button 4 in the front wall 10. A cutter driving button 16 for driving the cutting mechanism 15 disposed in the apparatus main body 2 by a user's manual operation is provided below the power button 14, and printing is performed when the button 16 is pressed. The tag label tape 109 (see FIG. 4 to be described later) is cut to a desired length to produce the RFID label T.

  The opening / closing lid 3 is pivotally supported at the end of the apparatus main body 2 on the right back side in FIG. 2 and is always urged in the opening direction via an urging member such as a spring. Then, when the open / close button 4 disposed on the upper surface of the apparatus main body 2 so as to be adjacent to the open / close lid 3 is pressed, the lock between the open / close lid 3 and the apparatus main body 2 is released and opened by the action of the biasing member. Is done. A see-through window 5 covered with a transparent cover is provided at the center side of the opening / closing lid 3.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the structure of the internal unit 20 inside the tag label producing apparatus 1 (however, a loop antenna LC described later is omitted). In FIG. 3, the internal unit 20 schematically includes a cartridge holder 6 that accommodates the cartridge 7, a printing mechanism 21 that includes a printing head (printing means) 23 that is a so-called thermal head, a fixed blade 40, and a movable blade. A cutting mechanism (cutting means) 15 provided with 41 is provided.

  On the upper surface of the cartridge 7, for example, a tape specifying display portion 8 that displays the tape width of the base tape (tag tape) 101 built in the cartridge 7, the color of the tape, and the like is provided. A roller holder 25 is pivotally supported on the cartridge holder 6 by a support shaft 29, and can be switched between a printing position (contact position, see FIG. 4 described later) and a release position (separation position) by a switching mechanism. It is said that. In the roller holder 25, a platen roller 26 and a tape pressure roller 28 are rotatably arranged. When the roller holder 25 is switched to the printing position, the platen roller 26 and the tape pressure roller 28 are The print head 23 and the tape feed roller 27 are pressed against each other.

  The print head 23 includes a large number of heating elements and is attached to a head attachment portion 24 that is erected on the cartridge holder 6.

  The cutting mechanism 15 includes a fixed blade 40 and a movable blade 41 made of a metal member. The driving force of the cutter motor 43 (see FIG. 6 to be described later) is transmitted to the handle 46 of the movable blade 41 through the cutter helical gear 42, the boss 50, and the long hole 49, and the movable blade rotates. Perform cutting operation. This cutting state is detected by the micro switch 126 that is switched by the action of the cutter helical gear cam 42A.

  FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the structure of the internal unit 20 shown in FIG. In FIG. 4, the cartridge holder 6 is arranged such that the width direction of the tag label tape 109 with print discharged from the tape discharge portion 30 of the cartridge 7 and further discharged from the label discharge port 11 is the vertical vertical direction. The cartridge 7 is stored.

  The internal unit 20 is provided with a label discharge mechanism 22 and a loop antenna LC (communication means).

  The label discharge mechanism 22 discharges the tag label tape 109 with print after being cut by the cutting mechanism 15 (in other words, the RFID label T, the same applies hereinafter) from the label discharge port 11 (see FIG. 2). That is, the label discharge mechanism 22 is opposed to a drive roller (conveying means) 51 that is rotated by a driving force of a tape discharge motor 123 (see FIG. 6 to be described later) with the tag label tape 109 with print interposed therebetween. And a mark sensor 127 (detecting means) for detecting an identifier PM (see FIG. 5 described later) provided on the tag label tape 109 with print. At this time, first guide walls 55 and 56 and second guide walls 63 and 64 for guiding the tag label tape 109 with print to the label discharge port 11 are provided inside the label discharge port 11. The first guide walls 55 and 56 and the second guide walls 63 and 64 are integrally formed at the discharge position of the tag label tape 109 with print (RFID label T) cut by the fixed blade 40 and the movable blade 41, respectively. Are arranged so as to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance.

  The loop antenna LC is arranged in the vicinity of the pressing roller 52 so that the pressing roller 52 is positioned in the center in the radial direction, and is magnetic contact (electromagnetic induction, magnetic coupling, other non-contact method performed via a magnetic field) The RFID tag circuit element To provided in the base tape 101 (after printing, the tag label tape 109 with print, the same applies hereinafter) is accessed (information reading or information writing) via wireless communication. It has become.

  Note that, at the time of reading or writing as described above, the tag ID of the RFID tag circuit element To of the generated RFID label T and information read from the IC circuit unit 151 (or information written to the IC circuit unit 151) ) Is stored in the above-described route server RS and can be referred to as necessary.

  The tape feed roller drive shaft (conveying means) 108 and the ribbon take-up roller drive shaft 107 provide the transport driving force for the tag label tape 109 with print and the ink ribbon 105 (described later), respectively. Driven by rotation.

  FIG. 5 is an enlarged plan view schematically showing the detailed structure of the cartridge 7. In FIG. 5, a cartridge 7 includes a housing 7A and a first roll 102 (in fact, spiral, which is disposed in the housing 7A and wound with a band-shaped base tape 101). And a second roll 104 (actually a spiral shape) around which the transparent cover film (printed tape) 103 having the same width as that of the base tape 101 is wound is shown in FIG. A ribbon supply-side roll 211 for feeding out an ink ribbon 105 (thermal transfer ribbon, which is not necessary when the print-receiving tape is a thermal tape), a ribbon take-up roller 106 for winding the ribbon 105 after printing, A tape feed roller 27 and a guide roller 112 are rotatably supported in the vicinity of the tape discharge portion 30 of the cartridge 7.

  The tape feed roller 27 presses and bonds the base tape 101 and the cover film 103 to form the tag label tape 109 with print, and feeds the tape in the direction indicated by the arrow A in FIG. Also works).

  The first roll 102 is wound with the base tape 101 in which a plurality of RFID circuit elements To are sequentially formed at predetermined equal intervals in the longitudinal direction around a reel member 102a. In this example, the base tape 101 has a four-layer structure (see a partially enlarged view in FIG. 5), from the side wound inside (right side in FIG. 5) to the opposite side (left side in FIG. 5), An adhesive layer 101a made of an appropriate adhesive material, a colored base film 101b made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), an adhesive layer 101c made of an appropriate adhesive material, and a release paper 101d are laminated in this order.

  On the back side (left side in FIG. 5) of the base film 101b, a loop antenna 152 (tag antenna) configured in a loop coil shape and transmitting / receiving information is integrally provided in this example, and the information is connected to the loop antenna 152. The IC circuit portion 151 for storing is formed, and the RFID circuit element To is configured by these.

  The adhesive layer 101a for later bonding the cover film 103 is formed on the front side (right side in FIG. 5) of the base film 101b, and the RFID circuit element is formed on the back side (left side in FIG. 5) of the base film 101b. The release paper 101d is bonded to the base film 101b by the adhesive layer 101c provided so as to enclose To.

  The release paper 101d is one that can be adhered to the product or the like by the adhesive layer 101c when the RFID label T finally completed in a label shape is attached to a predetermined product or the like by peeling it off. It is. In addition, on the surface of the release paper 101d, a predetermined position corresponding to each RFID circuit element To (and corresponding to a label printing area PE1 described later) (in this example, the front end in the conveyance direction of the loop antenna 152) Furthermore, a predetermined identifier for transport control (in this example, a black identifier. Alternatively, a hole penetrating the base tape 101 may be drilled by laser processing or the like, or a Thomson type. PM may be provided in advance).

  The second roll 104 has the cover film 103 wound around a reel member 104a. The cover film 103 fed out from the second roll 104 is a ribbon driven by the ribbon supply side roll 211 and the ribbon take-up roller 106 disposed on the back side thereof (that is, the side to be bonded to the base tape 101). 105 is brought into contact with the back surface of the cover film 103 by being pressed by the print head 23.

  The ribbon take-up roller 106 and the tape feeding roller 27 are respectively connected to the ribbon through a gear mechanism (not shown) driven by a conveying motor 119 (see FIG. 3 and FIG. 6 to be described later), for example, a pulse motor provided outside the cartridge 7. By being transmitted to the take-up roller drive shaft 107 and the tape feed roller drive shaft 108, they are driven to rotate together. The print head 23 is disposed upstream of the tape feed roller 27 in the transport direction of the cover film 103.

  In the above configuration, the base tape 101 fed out from the first roll 102 is supplied to the tape feed roller 27. On the other hand, the cover film 103 fed out from the second roll 104 is disposed on the back side thereof (that is, the side to be bonded to the base tape 101), and is driven by the ribbon supply side roll 211 and the ribbon take-up roller 106. The ribbon 105 is pressed by the print head 23 and brought into contact with the back surface of the cover film 103.

  When the cartridge 7 is mounted on the cartridge holder 6 and the roll holder 25 is moved from the release position to the print position, the cover film 103 and the ink ribbon 105 are held between the print head 23 and the platen roller 26. At the same time, the base tape 101 and the cover film 103 are sandwiched between the tape feeding roller 27 and the pressure roller 28. Then, the ribbon take-up roller 106 and the tape feed roller 27 are rotationally driven in synchronization with directions indicated by arrows B and C in FIG. At this time, the tape feed roller drive shaft 108, the pressure roller 28 and the platen roller 26 are connected by a gear mechanism (not shown), and the tape feed roller 27, The pressure roller 28 and the platen roller 26 rotate, the base tape 101 is fed out from the first roll 102, and is supplied to the tape feed roller 27 as described above. On the other hand, the cover film 103 is fed out from the second roll 104, and a plurality of heating elements of the print head 23 are energized by the print drive circuit 120 (see FIG. 6 described later). As a result, a print R (see FIG. 8 described later) corresponding to the RFID circuit element To on the base tape 101 to be bonded is printed on the back surface of the cover film 103. The base tape 101 and the cover film 103 on which the printing has been completed are bonded and integrated by the tape feeding roller 27 and the pressure roller 28 to form a tag label tape 109 with print, and the tape discharge unit 30 ( (See FIG. 4). The ink ribbon 105 that has finished printing on the cover film 103 is taken up by the ribbon take-up roller 106 by driving the ribbon take-up roller drive shaft 107.

  Then, after reading or writing information to the RFID circuit element To by the loop antenna LC with respect to the tag label tape 109 with print generated by being bonded as described above, automatically (or the cutter driving button). The tag label tape 109 with print is cut by the cutting mechanism 15 (by operating 16 (see FIG. 2)), and the RFID label T is generated. Thereafter, the RFID label T is further discharged from the label discharge port 11 (see FIGS. 2 and 4) by the label discharge mechanism 22.

  FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing a control system of the tag label producing apparatus 1 of the first embodiment. In FIG. 6, a control circuit 110 is arranged on a control board (not shown) of the tag label producing apparatus 1.

  The control circuit 110 includes a CPU 111 having an internal timer 111A for controlling each device, an input / output interface 113 connected to the CPU 111 via a data bus 112, a CGROM 114, ROMs 115 and 116, and a RAM 117. It has been.

  The ROM 116 reads a print buffer data in response to an operation input signal from the PC 118, and prints a print drive control program for driving the print head 23, the transport motor 119, and the tape discharge motor 65. A cutting drive control program for driving the printed tag label tape 109 to the cutting position by driving the conveying motor 119 and driving the cutter motor 43 to cut the printed tag label tape 109, for the cut printed tag label A tape discharge program for forcibly discharging the tape 109 (= the RFID label T) from the label discharge port 11 by driving the tape discharge motor 65, and access information such as an inquiry signal and a write signal for the RFID circuit element To are generated. Transmission program output to transmission circuit 306, reception Receiving program for processing an input response signal from the road 307, other tag label producing apparatus 1 controls various programs required for are stored. The CPU 111 performs various calculations based on various programs stored in the ROM 116.

  The RAM 117 is provided with a text memory 117A, a print buffer 117B, a parameter storage area 117E, and the like. The text memory 117A stores document data input from the PC 118. In the print buffer 117B, a dot pattern for printing such as a plurality of characters and symbols, the number of applied pulses that is the amount of energy for forming each dot, and the like are stored as dot pattern data. The print head 23 is stored in the print buffer 117B. Dot printing is performed according to the existing dot pattern data. The parameter storage area 117E stores various calculation data, tag identification information (tag ID) of the RFID circuit element To (to which the information has been read (acquired)) (described above), and the like.

  The input / output interface 113 includes a PC 118, the print drive circuit 120 for driving the print head 23, a transport motor drive circuit 121 for driving the transport motor 119, and a drive for driving the cutter motor 43. In order to access (read / write) the RFID tag circuit element To via the cutter motor drive circuit 122, the tape discharge motor drive circuit 123 for driving the tape discharge motor 65, and the loop antenna LC, a carrier wave Of the response signal received via the loop antenna LC from the RFID circuit element To and the transmission circuit 306 that outputs the interrogation wave (transmission signal) obtained by modulating the carrier wave based on the input control signal. A receiving circuit 307 that performs demodulation and outputs, and the mark sensor 12 that detects the identifier PM. Door is connected.

  In such a control system having the control circuit 110 as the core, when character data or the like is input via the PC 118, the text (document data) is sequentially stored in the text memory 117A, and the print head 23 is driven by the drive circuit. 120, each of the heat generating elements is selectively driven to generate heat corresponding to the print dots for one line, and the dot pattern data stored in the print buffer 117B is printed, and in synchronization with this, for carrying The motor 119 performs tape transport control via the drive circuit 121. The transmission circuit 306 performs carrier wave modulation control based on the control signal from the control circuit 110 and outputs the interrogation wave, and the reception circuit 307 processes the demodulated signal based on the control signal from the control circuit 110. .

  FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the RFID circuit element To. In FIG. 7, the RFID circuit element To includes the tag antenna 152 that performs non-contact signal transmission / reception with the loop antenna LC of the tag label producing apparatus 1 by wireless communication or electromagnetic induction as described above, and the tag antenna 152. The IC circuit portion 151 is connected.

  The IC circuit unit 151 includes a rectification unit 153 that rectifies the interrogation wave received by the tag antenna 152, a power supply unit 154 that accumulates the energy of the interrogation wave rectified by the rectification unit 153, and serves as a drive power source. A clock extraction unit 156 that extracts a clock signal from the interrogation wave received by the tag antenna 152 and supplies the clock signal to the control unit 155, a memory unit 157 that can store a predetermined information signal, and a modulation / demodulation connected to the tag antenna 152 And a control unit 155 for controlling the operation of the RFID circuit element To via the memory unit 157, the clock extraction unit 156, the modulation / demodulation unit 158, and the like.

  The modulation / demodulation unit 158 demodulates the interrogation wave received from the tag antenna 152 from the loop antenna LC of the tag label producing apparatus 1, modulates the reply signal from the control unit 155, and receives a response wave from the tag antenna 152. (Signal including tag ID) is transmitted.

  The clock extraction unit 156 extracts a clock component from the received signal and supplies a clock corresponding to the frequency of the clock component of the received signal to the control unit 155.

  The control unit 155 interprets the received signal demodulated by the modulation / demodulation unit 158, generates a return signal based on the information signal stored in the memory unit 157, and sends the return signal to the tag antenna by the modulation / demodulation unit 158. Basic control such as control returned from 152 is executed.

  In the tag label producing apparatus 1 configured as described above, after the information is read or written to the RFID circuit element To by the loop antenna LC with respect to the tag label tape 109 that has been pasted and generated, the tag label printed by the cutting mechanism 15 is used. The RFID label T can be generated by cutting the tape 109 for use. At this time, the greatest feature of this embodiment is that the RFID label T as the first label having the RFID circuit element To and the information label Ti before and after the second label not having the RFID circuit element To (for details) Are created as a pair by one creation operation by the tag label producing apparatus 1. Hereinafter, details of such a creation operation will be described in detail in order.

  8 (a) and 8 (b) show the RFID label T formed after the tag label producing device 1 completes the writing (or reading) of the RFID tag circuit element To and the cutting of the tag label tape 109 with print. It is a figure showing an example of the external appearance with the said back-and-forth information label Ti created by making a pair with it. FIG. 8A is a top view, and FIG. 8B is a bottom view. 9A is a view obtained by rotating the cross-sectional view taken along the IXA-IXA ′ cross section in FIG. 8 by 90 ° counterclockwise, and FIG. 9B is the cross-sectional view taken along the IXB-IXB ′ cross section in FIG. It is the figure which rotated the figure 90 degrees counterclockwise. The direction from the right side to the left side in FIGS. 8A and 8B corresponds to the transport direction in the tag label producing apparatus 1 (in FIGS. 11, 12, 13, and 14 described later). The same shall apply).

  8 (a), 8 (b), 9 (a), and 9 (b), as described above, the RFID label T and the front / rear information label Ti are used once by the tag label producing apparatus 1. A pair is created by the creation operation. At this time, the RFID labels T are created in the order of the RFID label T next to the front / rear information label Ti along the transport direction. As described above, the RFID label T and the front / rear information label Ti have a five-layer structure in which the cover film 103 is added to the four-layer structure shown in FIG. 5, and the cover film 103 side (upper side in FIG. 9) To the opposite side (lower side in FIG. 9), the cover film 103, the adhesive layer 101a, the base film 101b, the adhesive layer 101c, and the release paper 101d constitute five layers.

  In the RFID label T, the RFID circuit element To including the loop antenna 152 provided on the back side of the base film 101b is provided in the base film 101b and the adhesive layer 101c as described above, and the back surface of the cover film 103 is provided. The label print R (in this example, the letter “FGHIJ” in the alphabet) corresponding to the information stored in the RFID circuit element To is printed. In the RFID label T, the entire area in the longitudinal direction (from the rear end et on the upstream side in the transport direction to the front end ft on the downstream side in the transport direction) of the RFID label T on which the label print R is printed becomes the label print region PE. Of the RFID label T, the portion of the tag tape 101 (the adhesive layer 101a, the base film 101b, the adhesive layer 101c, and the release paper 101d) that constitutes the label printing area PE is described in each claim. ) Configure the first length direction region. Further, the portion of the cover film 103 constituting the label printing area PE constitutes the first printing area.

  Further, in the front / rear information label Ti, a pitch reference line Lp (described later in detail) is located at a position separated by a predetermined distance X1 from the rear end et1 on the upstream side in the tape transport direction toward the front end ft1 on the downstream side in the tape transport direction. Is set. With the pitch reference line Lp as a boundary, the upstream region in the tape transport direction is the front margin region PE1, and the downstream region in the tape transport direction from the pitch reference line Lp is the rear blank region PE2. Of the front and rear information label Ti, the portion of the tag tape 101 (adhesive layer 101a, base film 101b, adhesive layer 101c, and release paper 101d) that constitutes the combined area of the front margin area PE1 and the rear margin area PE2 The (one) 2nd length direction area | region of each claim is comprised. In addition, the portion of the cover film 103 that constitutes the combined area of the front margin area PE1 and the rear margin area PE2 constitutes a second print area.

  Here, in the tag label producing apparatus 1, as described above, a set of base tape 101 and cover film 103 is used, and a plurality of RFID label T are produced sequentially by a tag label tape 109 with prints bonded together. It is. In the present embodiment, when the sequential creation is performed, information related to creation of the RFID label T that follows the front and rear information labels Ti in the tape transport direction is provided on the cover film 103 positioned in the front margin area PE1 of each front and rear information label Ti. Subsequent information printing R1 corresponding to is printed. Further, in the rear margin area PE2 of each front and rear information label Ti, the RFID label T (not shown in particular in FIG. 8) that has been created ahead of the front and rear information label Ti in the tape transport direction is created. A preceding information print R2 corresponding to the related information is printed.

  In the present embodiment, the subsequent information print R1 of the front margin area PE1 and the preceding information print R2 of the rear blank area PE2 are the contents of the print R of the corresponding RFID label T (in the illustrated example, the subsequent information print R1). An alphabetic character string “FGHIJ”, an alphabetic character string “ABCDE” in the preceding information print R2), and created date / time information are printed as creation-related information.

  Note that the text of the subsequent information print R1 and the previous information print R2 may be in English or the like as shown in FIG. 8, or may be in another language such as Japanese. In addition, in order to make the additional information indicated by the information prints R1 and R2 more prominent, at least one of predetermined lines, colors, patterns, and images is added or changed on the information prints R1 and R2 or the surrounding area. You may perform the printing which gave the decoration which contains.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 8A, the length X in the tape conveyance direction of the RFID label T is variably set according to the content and mode of the label print R (for example, the number of characters, font, etc.). In addition, the dimension of the front margin area PE1 in the tape longitudinal direction (the distance from the rear end et1 of the tape conveyance direction of the front and rear information label Ti to the pitch reference line Lp) X1 is set to a predetermined value (fixed in this example) in advance. Has been. Further, the dimension (the distance from the front end ft1 of the front and rear information label Ti in the tape transport direction to the pitch reference line Lp) X2 of the rear margin area PE2 in the tape longitudinal direction depends on the length X of the RFID label T in the tape transport direction. Change short or long. As will be described later, the rear margin area PE2 may not be provided at all (that is, X2 = 0), and the front and rear information labels may be configured only by the front margin area R1.

  Further, the identifier PM is provided on the release paper 101d of the front / rear information label Ti at a position near the upstream side in the tape transport direction from the reference pitch line Lp.

  FIG. 10 is displayed on the PC 118 (terminal 118a or general-purpose computer 118b) when accessing (reading or writing) the RFID tag information of the IC circuit unit 151 of the RFID circuit element To by the tag label producing apparatus 1 as described above. It is a figure showing an example of a screen.

  10, in this example, the type of tag label (access frequency and tape size), label print R printed corresponding to the RFID circuit element To, identification information (tag ID) unique to the RFID circuit element To The access (read or write) ID, the address of the article information stored in the information server IS, the storage address of the corresponding information in the route server RS, and the like can be displayed on the PC 118. Then, the tag tag label producing apparatus 1 is operated by the operation of the PC 118, the label print R is printed on the cover film 103, and information such as the write ID and article information is written on the IC circuit unit 151 (or Information such as read ID and article information stored in advance in the IC circuit unit 151 is read).

  At the time of reading or writing as described above, the tag ID of the RFID tag circuit element To of the generated RFID label T and information read from the IC circuit portion 151 of the RFID label T (or the IC circuit portion 151) The correspondence relationship with the (written information) is stored in the above-described route server RS and can be referred to as necessary.

  As described above, in the tag label producing apparatus 1, after the information is read or written to the RFID circuit element To by the loop antenna LC with respect to the tag label tape 109 with print generated by being pasted together, the cutting mechanism 15 The tag label tape 109 with print is cut, and the RFID label T is generated. Hereinafter, the behavior of control according to the transport position will be described with reference to FIGS. The main cutting position of the RFID label T on the rear end side of the tape transport method light is variably controlled according to whether the label printing R is long or short. In the present embodiment, the case where the label printing R is relatively long is taken as an example. explain.

  First, FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining each dimension setting in the tag label tape 109 with print in a state where it is not cut. In this example, the case where the RFID label T printed with a relatively long character (alphabetic character “ABCDEFGHIJKLMN”) is created is shown as an example.

  In FIG. 11, on the tag label tape 109 with print, a pitch reference line Lp, an identifier PM, and a RFID circuit element To are periodically arranged at the same pitch interval P along the tape transport direction. That is, the corresponding identifier PM and the RFID circuit element To are arranged at the same relative position with reference to the plurality of pitch reference lines Lp arranged at equal intervals with the pitch interval P.

  As described above, the length X1 of the front margin area PE1 in the tape conveyance direction is set to a fixed length, that is, a position separated by X1 from the pitch reference line Lp downstream in the tape conveyance direction (at the rear end et1 in FIG. 8). (Corresponding) is a boundary between the front and rear information label Ti and the RFID label T subsequent thereto, and this position is a front cutting position (a front cutting line CLf) to be cut by the cutting mechanism 15. As described above, the length X in the tape conveyance direction of the RFID label T is set variably according to the content and mode (for example, the number of characters, font, etc.) of the label print R, and downstream of the RFID label T in the tape conveyance direction. The rear end (corresponding to the rear end et in FIG. 8) serves as a boundary between the RFID label T and the subsequent information label Ti that follows, and this position is a main cutting position (main cutting) that is cut by the cutting mechanism 15. Line CLr). The distance from the main cutting line CLr to the pitch reference line Lp of the subsequent front / rear information label Ti is the length X2 of the trailing margin area PE2 in the tape transport direction.

  As described above, since the pitch interval P between two adjacent pitch reference lines Lp is constant, the relationship X1 + X + X2 = P is established. The length of the front / rear information label Ti corresponds to the length X2 of the trailing blank area PE2 corresponding to the RFID label T (not shown in FIG. 11) that has been created in advance and the RFID tag T that follows it. It becomes the length (X2 + X1 located on the left side in the figure) that is the sum of the length X1 of the front margin area PE1.

  In the present embodiment, the length X1 of the front margin area PE1 is set to a relatively long fixed length. As a result, the front and rear information labels are arranged downstream of the cutting mechanism 15 of the tag label producing apparatus 1 in the tape transport direction. Even Ti alone is reliably sandwiched between the driving roller 51 and the pressing roller 52 and is surely discharged out of the apparatus without coming off the label discharge path (see FIG. 4 and the like).

  In the present embodiment, the distance from the front end of the identifier PM in the tape transport direction to the front end of the RFID circuit element To offset in relation to the tape transport direction is set as a predetermined value L (see FIG. 12 described later). The distance from the pitch reference line Lp to the rear end of the RFID circuit element To in the tape transport direction is set as a predetermined value Y. The length X of the RFID label is set to be longer than the predetermined value Y.

  12A to 12L respectively show the identifier PM of the tag label tape 109 with print, the RFID tag circuit element To, the print area S of the label print R, the loop antenna LC, the mark sensor 127, 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a positional relationship between the cutting mechanism 15 and the print head 23. As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, in the base tape 101, the distance L from the front end position of the identifier PM in the tape transport direction to the front end of the RFID tag circuit element To in the tape transport direction is the mark sensor 127 and the print head. It is set in advance so as to be equal to the tape conveyance direction distance Lo between the two. Further, in order to avoid the complexity of the illustration, the subsequent information printing R1 and the preceding information printing R2 are abbreviated by dotted lines.

  First, FIG. 12A shows a state immediately after the feeding of the tag label tape 109 with print from the cartridge 7 is started. In the state shown in the figure, the preceding information print R2 (print corresponding to the creation related information of the RFID label T (not shown) created previously) is already printed in the rear margin area PE2, and the identifier PM is detected by the mark sensor 127. Absent.

  When the printed tag label tape 109 is further conveyed from this state (in other words, the conveyance of the base tape 101 and the cover film 103, the same applies hereinafter), the vicinity of the front end in the tape conveyance direction of the area where the subsequent information printing R1 is printed is printed head. The position 23 is reached (FIG. 12B), and the subsequent information printing R1 (printing corresponding to the production-related information of the RFID label T created this time) is printed on the cover film 103 (FIG. 12C). ).

  When the printing of the subsequent information printing R1 is completed and the transport of the tag label tape 109 with print further proceeds, the vicinity of the front end of the RFID tag circuit element To in the tape transport direction reaches the position of the print head 23 (FIG. 12D). . Here, since L = Lo as described above, when the leading end of the identifier PM reaches the position of the mark sensor 127 due to the movement of the tag label tape 109 with print, the RFID circuit element of the cover film 103 A position corresponding to To (a position to be bonded to the RFID tag circuit element To position of the base tape 101) reaches the position of the print head 23. Correspondingly, when the identifier PM is detected by the mark sensor 127, printing of the label print R on the cover film 103 is started (see FIG. 12E). In this example, as label printing R, as shown in FIGS. 12 (j) to 12 (l) described later, a relatively long character (alphabet character “ABCDEFGHIJKLMN”) is printed as an example.

  When the transport of the tag label tape 109 with print further proceeds from the state of FIG. 12 (e), the pitch is set at the position of the preset cutting line CLf (as described above, the distance (X2 + X1) from the front end of the tape). A position at a distance X1 from the reference line Lp (see FIG. 11) reaches the position of the cutting mechanism 15 (FIG. 12 (f)). In this state, since the identifier PM has already been detected by the mark sensor 127 as described above, the detection of arrival at this position is started from the state shown in FIG. 12D (identifier PM detection start state). This is performed by detecting that the completed tag label tape 109 has advanced a predetermined distance. Corresponding to this detection, the transport of the tag label tape 109 with print is stopped, the cutting mechanism 15 cuts the front cutting line CLf, and the front and rear information labels Ti are divided and formed.

  After that, by restarting the transport, the transport of the tag label tape 109 with print further proceeds from the state of FIG. 12 (f), and the front and rear information labels Ti generated in a label form are discharged out of the tag label producing apparatus 1. (FIG. 12 (g); the front and rear information label Ti is not shown).

  Here, as described above, since the length X1 of the front margin area PE1 is set to be relatively long, the front / rear information label Ti formed longer (X1 + X2) is also removed from the discharge path of the tag label apparatus 1. Without being moved between the driving roller 51 and the pressing roller 52 and reliably discharged.

  Then, when the printed tag label tape 109 is further conveyed from the state of FIG. 12G, the RFID circuit element To reaches the position of the loop antenna LC (FIG. 12H). At this time, since a relatively long character (“ABCDEFGHIJKLMN”) is printed as the label print R in this example as described above, the printing of the label print R has not yet been completed at this point. Therefore, the conveyance and printing of the tag label tape 109 with print are temporarily stopped (interrupted), and wireless communication with the RFID circuit element To is performed from the loop antenna LC in the conveyance stopped state. Thereafter, the conveyance and printing are resumed (FIG. 12 (i)), and finally all (“ABCDEFGHIJKLMN”) printing is completed (FIG. 12 (j)).

  When the transport of the tag label tape 109 with print further proceeds from the state of FIG. 12 (j), the vicinity of the front end in the tape transport direction of the area where the preceding information print R2 is printed reaches the position of the print head 23 (FIG. 12 (k)). )), Printing of the preceding information printing R2 (printing corresponding to the production-related information of the RFID label T created this time) is started on the cover film 103. It is sufficient to detect that this position has been reached by detecting that the tag label tape 109 with print has advanced a predetermined distance from the state shown in FIG. 12D, as in the case of detecting the position of the previous cutting line CLf. .

  When the transport of the tag label tape 109 with print further proceeds from the state of FIG. 12 (k), it corresponds to the tape longitudinal direction dimension X of each RFID label T set variably according to the length of the label print R. The position of the main cutting line CLr reaches the position of the cutting mechanism 15 (note that the printing of the preceding information print R2 is completed at this stage). The detection of this position may be performed by detecting that the tag label tape 109 with print has advanced a predetermined distance from the state shown in FIG. In response to this detection, the transport of the tag label tape 109 with print is stopped, and the cutting mechanism 15 cuts at the main cutting line CLr (FIG. 12 (l)), and the leading end side of the tag label tape 109 with print is cut off. Wireless tag label T.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the front and rear information label Ti and the RFID label T completed as described above, and is a diagram substantially corresponding to the divided tag label tape 109 with print in FIG. 11 described above. FIG. 13 shows an example of the RFID label T for the second and subsequent sheets created after one or more RFID labels T are created in advance. The RFID label T shown in the center is generated as a pair in combination with the front and rear information labels Ti shown on the left side. The front / rear information label Ti shown on the right side as a reference is generated together with the RFID label T (not shown) to be created next.

  In this way, the tag label producing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment controls the front and rear information labels Ti and the RFID label T to be alternately generated and discharged. In the rear margin area PE2 downstream of the pitch reference line Lp in the front and rear information labels Ti shown on the left side, the label printing of the RFID label T (not shown) created last time as the preceding information printing R2 is performed. The contents of R (“01234456789” in the illustrated example) and the date and time of creation are printed (see enlarged view XIIIa). Further, in the front margin area PE1 upstream of the pitch reference line Lp in the same front and rear information label Ti, the contents of the label print R of the RFID label T created together as the subsequent information print R1 (“ABCDEFGHHIJKLMN” in the illustrated example) ) And the created date and time are printed (see enlarged view XIIIb). By referring to the information prints R1 and R2 of the front and rear information labels Ti, it is possible to clearly grasp the prior relationship between the two RFID label T created before and after that.

  Further, the contents information “ABCDEFGHIJKLMN” of the label print R and the creation date and time are printed as the preceding information print R2 on the front and rear information label Ti (the right side in the figure) to be created next (see the enlarged view XIIIc). As the print R1, “abcdefghijklmnop” (label print R of the RFID label T created next time (not shown)) and the creation date / time are printed (see the enlarged view XIIId). The preceding and following information label Ti also clearly shows the relationship between the two RFID tag T created before and after.

  As described above, the pitch reference line Lp is provided at a fixed-length pitch interval P. Within the pitch interval P, the fixed-length front margin area PE1 (length X1) and the RFID label T (length) X) and the rear margin area PE2 (length X2) are arranged. The length X in the tape conveyance direction of the RFID label T is variably set according to the content and mode (for example, the number of characters and the number of fonts) of the label print R to be printed. The remaining area obtained by subtracting the blank area PE1 and the area occupied by the RFID label T is the rear blank area PE2.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14, when the label print R of the RFID label T is printed the longest (in the illustrated example, “ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQ”), the next margin area PE2 is included in the next front and rear information label Ti. In this case, printing of the preceding information print R2 is omitted (or even if the length X2 is not 0, it is omitted even if the printing of the preceding information print R2 is insufficient). You may). Even when the front / rear information label Ti is composed of only the front margin area PE1, the length X1 of the front margin area PE1 is surely set so as not to deviate from the discharge path of the tag label apparatus 1. Since it is set to a length sufficient to be nipped and conveyed by 52 and discharged, it is reliably discharged out of the apparatus.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a control procedure executed by the control circuit 110 to perform such control.

  In FIG. 15, when a predetermined RFID label producing operation is performed by the tag label producing apparatus 1 through the PC 118, this flow is started. First, in step S100, an operation signal from the PC 118 is input (via the communication line NW and the input / output interface 113), and preparation for setting print data, communication data with the RFID circuit element To, and the like based on the operation signal is performed. Processing (refer to FIG. 16 described later for details) is executed.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5, where a control signal is output to the conveying motor drive circuit 121 via the input / output interface 113, and the tape feeding roller 27 and the ribbon take-up roller 106 are driven to rotate by the driving force of the conveying motor 121. Further, a control signal is output to the tape discharge motor 65 via the tape discharge motor drive circuit 123 to drive the drive roller 51 to rotate. Accordingly, the base tape 101 is fed out from the first roll 102 and supplied to the tape feed roller 27, and the cover film 103 is fed out from the second roll 104. The base tape 101 and the cover film 103 are The tape label roller 109 and the sub-roller 109 are bonded and integrated to form a tag label tape 109 with print, which is further conveyed from the outside of the cartridge 7 to the outside of the tag label producing apparatus 1.

  Thereafter, in step S10, whether or not the tag label tape 109 with print has been transported to the print start position of the subsequent information print R1 in the front margin area PE1 (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as the front margin print start position) (in other words, the subsequent information print R1). It is determined whether the tag label tape 109 with print has reached the position where it faces the print head 23 at the print start position (see FIG. 12B). The determination at this time is, for example, a predetermined known method for the distance (which is continuously stored and held from the previous time) after the tape was transported after the identifier PM of the base tape 101 was detected when the RFID label T was created last time. What is necessary is just to detect (counting the number of pulses which the conveyance motor drive circuit 121 which drives the conveyance motor 119 which is a pulse motor outputs). The determination is not satisfied until the front margin printing start position is reached, and this procedure is repeated. When the previous margin printing start position is reached, the determination is satisfied and the process proceeds to the next step S15.

  In step S15, a control signal is output to the print drive circuit 120 via the input / output interface 113, the print head 23 is energized, and the print data generated in step S100 is applied to the above-described front margin area PE1 of the cover film 103. Printing of subsequent information printing R1 such as corresponding characters, symbols, barcodes, etc. is started (see FIG. 12C). Note that the printing of the subsequent information printing R1 is automatically terminated as soon as printing of the corresponding print data is completed.

  Thereafter, in step S20, based on the detection signal of the mark detection sensor 127 input via the input / output interface 113, whether or not the identifier PM of the tag label tape 109 with print is detected, that is, the tag label tape 109 with print is Whether the label print R has been transported to the print start position of the label print R in the label print area PE (hereinafter referred to as the “main print start position” where appropriate) (in other words, for the label label that has been printed to the print print start position of the label print R up to the position facing the print head 23) It is determined whether the tape 109 has arrived; see FIG. The determination is not satisfied until the identifier PM is detected, and this procedure is repeated. If the identifier PM is detected, the determination is satisfied and the process proceeds to the next step S25.

  In step S25, a control signal is output to the print drive circuit 120 via the input / output interface 113, the print head 23 is energized, and the print data generated in step S100 is applied to the label print area PE of the cover film 103 described above. Printing of label printing R such as corresponding characters, symbols, barcodes, etc. is started (see FIG. 12E).

  Thereafter, in step S30, whether or not the printed tag label tape 109 has been transported to the above-described pre-cutting position (in other words, the movable blade 41 of the cutting mechanism 15 has been printed to the position facing the front cutting line CLf set in step S100). It is determined whether the tag label tape 109 has arrived. The determination at this time may be performed, for example, by detecting the transport distance after detecting the identifier PM of the base tape 101 in the above-described step S20 by a predetermined known method (transport that drives the transport motor 119 that is a pulse motor). The number of pulses output from the motor drive circuit 121 is counted). The determination is not satisfied until the previous cutting position is reached, and this procedure is repeated. When the previous cutting position is reached, the determination is satisfied and the routine goes to the next Step S35.

  In step S35, control signals are output to the transport motor drive circuit 121 and the tape discharge motor drive circuit 123 via the input / output interface 113, the drive of the transport motor 119 and the tape discharge motor 65 is stopped, and the tape feed roller 27 is stopped. Then, the rotation of the ribbon take-up roller 106 and the driving roller 51 is stopped. Thus, in the process in which the tag label tape 109 with print fed out from the cartridge 7 moves in the discharge direction, the first cutting blade 15 of the cutting mechanism 15 faces the front cutting line CLf set in step S100 in the first direction. Feeding of the base tape 101 from the roll 102, feeding of the cover film 103 from the second roll 104, and conveyance of the tag label tape 109 with print are stopped. At this time, a control signal is also output to the print drive circuit 120 via the input / output interface 113, the energization of the print head 23 is stopped, and printing of the label print R is stopped (print interruption).

  Thereafter, in step S40, a control signal is output to the cutter motor drive circuit 122 via the input / output interface 113 to drive the cutter motor 43, and the movable blade 41 is rotated to cover the cover film 103 of the tag label tape 109 with print. Then, a pre-cutting process is performed in which the adhesive layer 101a, the base film 101b, the adhesive layer 101c, and the release paper 101d are all cut (divided) by the pre-cut line CLf (see FIG. 12F). By the cutting by the cutting mechanism 15, a front / rear information label Ti is generated, which is separated from the printed tag label tape 109 and has the information related to the creation of the two RFID tag labels T and T created (created) before and after. Is done.

  Then, the process proceeds to step S45, and similarly to step S5, the tape feeding roller 27, the ribbon take-up roller 106, and the driving roller 51 are rotationally driven to resume the transport of the tag label tape 109 with print, and the same as step S25. Then, the print head 23 is energized to resume the printing of the label print R. Further, when the tape conveyance is resumed, the front / rear information label Ti generated in the form of a label (separated from the tag label tape 109 with print) in step S40 is conveyed toward the label discharge port 11, and the label is discharged. It is discharged out of the tag label producing apparatus 1 from the outlet 11.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S200, and print label creation processing is performed. That is, when the RFID tag circuit element To is conveyed to the communication position (position where the RFID tag circuit element To faces the loop antenna LC), conveyance and printing are stopped and information transmission / reception is performed (see FIG. 12 (h)), and then conveyance is performed. Then, the printing is resumed to complete the printing (see FIGS. 12 (i) and 12 (j)), and the preceding information printing R2 is printed on the next preceding / following information label Ti (see FIG. 17 described later).

  Next, the process proceeds to step S50 (note that at this time, the transport of the tag label tape 109 with print has been resumed at step S200), and whether or not the tag label tape 109 with print has been transported to the above-described main cutting position (in other words, It is determined whether the tag label tape 109 with print has reached the position where the movable blade 41 of the cutting mechanism 15 faces the main cutting line CLr set in step S100. The determination at this time may be performed in the same manner as described above, for example, by detecting the transport distance after detecting the identifier PM of the base tape 101 in step S20 (a transport motor 119 which is a pulse motor). The number of pulses output from the conveyance motor drive circuit 121 that drives the motor is counted, etc.). The determination is not satisfied until the main cutting position is reached, and this procedure is repeated. If it is reached, the determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S55.

  In step S55, similarly to step S35, the rotation of the tape feeding roller 27, the ribbon take-up roller 106, and the driving roller 51 is stopped, and the conveyance of the tag label tape 109 with print is stopped. Thereby, in the state where the movable blade 41 of the cutting mechanism 15 faces the main cutting line CLr set in step S100, the base tape 101 is fed out from the first roll 102, and the cover film 103 from the second roll 104 is pulled out. The feeding and printing of the tag label tape 109 with print stops.

  Thereafter, in step S55, a control signal is output to the cutter motor drive circuit 122 to drive the cutter motor 43, and the movable blade 41 of the cutting mechanism 15 is rotated to cover the cover film 103 and the adhesive layer of the tag label tape 109 with print. A main cutting process is performed in which 101a, the base film 101b, the adhesive layer 101c, and the release paper 101d are all cut (divided) along the main cutting line CLr (see FIG. 12L). By the cutting by the cutting mechanism 15, it is separated from the tag label tape 109 with print, the RFID tag information T of the RFID circuit element To is read, and a label-like RFID tag T on which predetermined printing is performed correspondingly is generated. The

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S65, where a control signal is output to the tape discharge motor drive circuit 123 via the input / output interface 31, the drive of the tape discharge motor 65 is restarted, and the drive roller 51 is rotated. As a result, the conveyance by the driving roller 51 is resumed, and the RFID label T generated in the label shape in step S55 is conveyed toward the label discharge port 11 and discharged from the label discharge port 11 to the outside of the label label producing apparatus 1. This flow is finished.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of step S100 described above. In the flow shown in FIG. 16, first, in step S105, an operation signal input from the PC 118 is input (identified) via the input / output interface 113. The operation signal includes, for example, characters, designs, patterns, etc. of the label print R (two prints for the previous print and the current print) specified by the operator, fonts thereof (font, size, thickness, etc.), characters, When printing information such as code data of characters such as numbers and creation date and time are included and information is written to the RFID circuit element To, the writing information (RFID tag information including at least a tag ID as identification information) Is also included. Also included is information relating to the type of cartridge 7 attached to the cartridge holder 6 (in other words, tag attribute information such as the arrangement interval of the RFID circuit elements in the base tape 101 and the tape width of the base tape 101). It is.

  For this cartridge information, a detected part (for example, an identifier such as a concavo-convex shape) provided separately in the cartridge 7 is appropriately detected by means of detecting means (such as a mechanical switch that performs mechanical detection, a sensor that performs optical detection, The type of the cartridge 7 may be automatically detected and searched based on this detection signal.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S110, and print data (label print R, subsequent information print R1, and previous information print R2) corresponding to the print information is created based on the operation signal input in step S105.

  In step S115, communication data corresponding to the writing information is created based on the operation signal input in step S105. As described above, this procedure is performed when information is written to the RFID circuit element To to create the RFID label T, but only the information previously stored in the RFID circuit element To is read. When the RFID label T is created (without writing information), this procedure may be omitted.

  Then, it moves to step S120 and sets the position of the above-mentioned front cutting line CLf. In this setting, the position on the tape of the front cutting line CLf corresponding to the cartridge information is set based on the operation signal input in step S105. That is, as described above, the pitch interval P of the RFID circuit elements To in the base tape 101 (in other words, the distance between the pitch reference line Lp and the pitch reference line Lp) is uniquely determined according to the type of the cartridge 7. The position of the cutting line CLf (unlike the main cutting line CLr) is determined in advance from the tip of the tag label tape 109 with print (or the tip of the identifier PM) to a fixed position regardless of the contents of the label print R (for example, a table Is stored in an appropriate location of the control circuit 110). In this procedure, based on such a premise, the position of the front cutting line CLf is set (fixed) to a predetermined position for each cartridge 7.

  In step S125, the communication position on the tape by the RFID circuit element To described above is set. In this setting as well as step S120, based on the operation signal input in step S105, the type (size) and arrangement position of the RFID circuit element To are determined from the front end of the tag label tape 109 with print according to the type of the cartridge 7. On the premise that the RFID tag circuit element To is preliminarily determined at a certain position, the arrangement position of the RFID tag circuit element To on the tag label tape 109 with print is set to a predetermined position (fixed) for each cartridge 7.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S130, and a position on the tape at which the printing of the label print R is completed (hereinafter referred to as the “main print end position” as appropriate) is calculated based on the print data created in step S110. That is, depending on the contents of the label print R, when the print length is long, the print end position is (relatively) closer to the rear end of the label, and when the print length is short, the print end position is It is closer (relatively) to the label front end side.

  In step S135, the position of the above-described main cutting line CLr is set. In this setting, the position of the main cutting line CLr corresponding to the cartridge information on the tape is set based on the operation signal input in step S105 and the print end position calculated in step S130. That is, based on the operation signal input in step S105, the distance from the printing end position to the main cutting line CLr is calculated in step S130 on the premise that the distance from the printing end position to the main cutting line CLr is fixed in advance depending on the type of the cartridge 7. The position of the main cutting line CLr on the tape is calculated in such a manner that the predetermined distance is added to the print end position (intervened).

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S140, and the position of the pitch reference line Lp of the tag label tape 109 with print is set. In this setting as well as step S120, the label size of the printed tag label tape 109 is premised on the assumption that the label size is fixed in advance depending on the type of the cartridge 7 based on the operation signal input in step S105. The position of the pitch reference line Lp is set (fixed) at a predetermined position for each cartridge 7.

  In step S145, the rear end position on the tape of the RFID circuit element To described above is set. This setting is also based on the premise that the type (size) and arrangement position of the RFID circuit element To are determined in advance by the type of the cartridge 7 based on the operation signal input in step S105, as described above. The rear end position of the RFID label circuit element To on the tag label tape 109 with print is set (fixed) to a predetermined position for each cartridge 7.

  Then, the process proceeds to step S150, and it is determined whether or not the position of the main cutting line CLr (main cutting position) set in step S135 is on the label rear end side with respect to the rear end position of the RFID circuit element To in step S145. . If the position of the main cutting line CLr is set on the label rear end side, the determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S165.

  If the position of the main cutting line CLr is set on the label front end side with respect to the rear end position of the RFID circuit element To, the determination is not satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S155. In step S155, there is a possibility that a part of the RFID circuit element To may be cut as it is. Therefore, in order to avoid this, the position of the main cutting line CLr is changed from the rear end position of the RFID circuit element To. The position is corrected so as to be on the rear end side of the label (reset), and the process proceeds to step S165.

  In step S165, the printing positions of the subsequent information printing R1 and the preceding information printing R2 are set. Similarly to the above, this setting is also based on the precondition that the label size is determined in advance according to the type of the cartridge 7 based on the operation signal input in step S105, for example, the pitch of the tag label tape 109 with print. Using the position of the reference line Lp as a reference, the positions for executing the subsequent information printing R1 and the preceding information printing R2 are set to fixed positions for each cartridge 7 (fixed). Note that, as shown in 14 above, when the trailing margin area PE2 for printing the preceding information print R2 is insufficient, the setting of the print position of the preceding information print R2 is omitted.

  Thereafter, in step S170, when communication is performed from a loop antenna LC, which will be described later, to the RFID circuit element To, the number of times of retrying communication (retry) when there is no response from the RFID circuit element To (number of access attempts). The variables M and N to be counted are initialized to 0, and this routine is terminated.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of step S200 described above. In the flow shown in FIG. 17, first, in step S210, whether or not the tag label tape 109 with print has been transported to the communication position with the loop antenna LC described above (in other words, the loop antenna LC set in step S125 above is the RFID circuit. It is determined whether or not the tag label tape 109 with print has reached a position substantially opposite to the element To position; see FIG. The determination at this time may also be detected by a predetermined known method, for example, after detecting the identifier PM of the base tape 101 in step S20 as in step S30 of FIG. 15 described above. The determination is not satisfied until the communication position is reached, and this procedure is repeated. When the communication position is reached, the determination is satisfied and the process proceeds to the next step S220.

  In step S220, as in step S35, the rotation of the tape feeding roller 27, the ribbon take-up roller 106, and the driving roller 51 is stopped, and printing is performed with the loop antenna LC facing the RFID circuit element To. The conveyance of the tag label tape 109 is stopped. Further, the energization of the print head 23 is stopped, and the printing of the label print R is stopped (interrupted) (see FIG. 12 (i)).

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S400, information is transmitted / received by radio communication between the antenna LC and the RFID circuit element To, and the information created in step S115 in FIG. 16 with respect to the IC circuit unit 151 of the RFID circuit element To. (Or reading information stored in advance in the IC circuit unit) is performed (see FIG. 18 described later for details).

  Next, the process proceeds to step S230, and similarly to step S45 in FIG. 15, the tape feeding roller 27, the ribbon take-up roller 106, and the driving roller 51 are rotationally driven to resume the conveyance of the tag label tape 109 with print, The print head 23 is energized to resume printing the label print R.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S240, and it is determined whether or not the tag label tape 109 with print has been transported to the above-described main printing end position (calculated in step S130 in FIG. 16). The determination at this time may be, for example, as described above, for example, by detecting the transport distance after detecting the identifier PM of the base tape 101 in step S20 by a predetermined known method. The determination is not satisfied until the print end position is reached, and this procedure is repeated. When the print end position is reached, the determination is satisfied and the routine goes to the next Step S250.

  In step S250, as in step S35 of FIG. 15, the energization of the print head 23 is stopped and printing of the label print R is stopped. Thereby, the printing of the label print R for the predetermined print area is completed (see FIG. 12J).

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S500, and a post-margin printing process is performed in which the preceding information print R2 is printed at a position corresponding to the rear margin area PE2 only when the length X2 of the rear margin area PE2 is sufficiently long (details will be described later). 19), this routine is terminated.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of step S400 described above. In this example, information writing will be described as an example of the information writing and information reading described above.

  In FIG. 18, first, in step S410, a control signal is output to the transmission circuit 306 via the input / output interface 113, and a tag ID read command signal is transmitted. That is, the transmitter circuit 306 performs predetermined modulation to obtain the stored ID information of the label producing RFID circuit element To (in this example, the tag ID read command signal as an inquiry signal). ) Is generated. Then, this tag ID read command signal is transmitted to the RFID label circuit element To for label production to be written via the loop antenna LC. Thereby, the memory unit 157 of the RFID tag circuit element To for label production is initialized.

  Thereafter, in step S415, the reply signal (including the tag ID) transmitted from the RFID tag circuit element To to be written corresponding to the tag ID read command signal is received via the loop antenna LC. Capture is performed via the reception circuit 307 and the input / output interface 113.

  Next, in step S420, based on the received reply signal, it is determined whether or not the tag ID of the label producing RFID circuit element To has been normally read.

  If the determination is not satisfied, the process moves to step S425, 1 is added to M, and it is further determined in step S430 whether M = 5. If M ≦ 4, the determination is not satisfied and the routine returns to step S410 and the same procedure is repeated. If M = 5, the process proceeds to step S435, and an error display signal is output to the PC 118 via the input / output interface 113, the corresponding writing failure (error) display is performed, and this routine is terminated. In this way, even if initialization is not successful, retry is performed up to five times.

  When the determination in step S420 is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S440, where a control signal is output to the transmission circuit 306 via the input / output interface 113, and a write command signal is transmitted. That is, the transmission circuit 306 performs a predetermined modulation to specify the tag ID read in step S415 and write a query wave for writing desired data to the memory unit 157 of the RFID tag circuit element To for label production ( In this example, the write command signal) is generated. Then, this Write command signal is transmitted to the RFID tag circuit element To for label creation to be written via the loop antenna LC, and information is written.

  Thereafter, in step S445, a control signal is output to the transmission circuit 306 via the input / output interface 113, and a Read command signal is transmitted. That is, the transmission circuit 306 performs a predetermined modulation to specify the tag ID read in step S415 and to read the data recorded in the memory unit 157 of the label generation RFID circuit element To. (In this example, the Read command signal is generated). Then, this Read command signal is transmitted to the RFID tag circuit element To for label creation to which information is to be written via the loop antenna LC to prompt a reply.

  Thereafter, in step S450, the reply signal transmitted from the RFID tag circuit element To to be written corresponding to the Read command signal is received via the loop antenna LC and taken in via the receiving circuit 307.

  Next, in step S455, information stored in the memory unit 157 of the label generation RFID circuit element To is confirmed based on the received reply signal, and a known error detection code (CRC code; Cyclic Redundancy Check, etc.) is confirmed. ) Is used to determine whether or not the transmitted predetermined information is normally stored in the memory unit 157.

  If it is not stored normally, the determination is not satisfied, the process moves to step S460, 1 is added to N, and it is further determined in step S465 whether N = 5. If N ≦ 4, the determination is not satisfied and the routine returns to step S440 and the same procedure is repeated. If N = 5, the process proceeds to step S435 described above, and similarly a writing failure (error) display corresponding to the PC 118 is performed, and this routine is terminated. In this way, even if information writing is not successful, retry is performed up to five times.

  If the storage has been performed normally in step S455, the determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to step S470. In step S470, a control signal is output to the transmission circuit 306, and a lock command signal is transmitted. That is, the transmission circuit 306 performs a predetermined modulation, thereby specifying the tag ID read in step S415 and prohibiting overwriting of the data recorded in the memory unit 157 of the label creation RFID circuit element To. Interrogation waves (in this example, the lock command signal) are generated. Then, the lock command signal is transmitted to the label creation RFID circuit element To as the information writing target via the loop antenna LC, and writing of new information to the label creation RFID circuit element To is prohibited. This completes the writing of information to the RFID tag circuit element To for label production to be written.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S480, in which the information written in the label producing RFID circuit element To in step S440 and the print information of the label print R that has already been printed in the print area by the print head 23 corresponding to this information. The combination is output via the input / output interface 113 and the communication line NW, and stored in the information server IS or the route server RS. This stored data is stored and held in the database of each server IS, RS, for example, so that it can be referred to from the PC 118 as necessary. This routine is completed as described above.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of step S500 described above with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S510 of the flow shown in FIG. 19, the position of the main cutting line CLr (main cutting position) set in step S135 described above and the position of the pitch reference line Lp set in step S140 described above are determined in advance. It is determined whether or not the distance is equal to or greater than a predetermined distance (specifically, a distance that is necessary for printing the preceding information print R2). If the position of the main cutting line CLr and the position of the pitch reference line Lp are too close, this determination is not satisfied and it is considered that it is not appropriate to print the preceding information print R2, and this routine is terminated. On the other hand, if the position of the main cutting line CLr and the position of the pitch reference line Lp are sufficiently far, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S520.

  In step S520, similarly to step S10, whether or not the tag label tape 109 with print has been transported to the print start position of the preceding information print R2 in the rear blank area PE2 (hereinafter, referred to as the rear blank print start position as appropriate) (in other words, It is determined whether the tag label tape 109 with print has reached the print start position of the preceding information print R2 up to the position facing the print head 23; see FIG. 12 (k)). The determination at this time may be performed by detecting the transport distance after detecting the identifier PM of the base tape 101 in step S20 as described above (driving the transport motor 119 which is a pulse motor). The number of pulses output from the conveying motor drive circuit 121 to be output is counted). The determination is not satisfied until the trailing margin printing start position is reached, and this procedure is repeated. When the trailing margin printing start position is reached, the determination is satisfied and the process proceeds to the next step S530.

  In step S530, as in step S15 and the like described above, a control signal is output to the print drive circuit 120 via the input / output interface 113, the print head 23 is energized, and the above-described rear margin area PE2 of the cover film 103 is Printing of characters, symbols, barcodes and the like corresponding to the print data of the preceding information print R2 generated in step S110 is started (see FIG. 12 (l)). Note that the printing of the preceding information print R2 automatically ends as soon as printing of the corresponding print data is completed. Then, this routine ends.

  In the above, the whole procedure of the flow shown in FIGS. 15 to 19 constitutes the control means described in each claim.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the control circuit 110 performs the driving roller 51, the roller driving shaft 108, the print head 23, and the cutting mechanism 15 according to the procedures of the flowcharts of FIGS. 15, 17, and 19. Are linked and controlled. Under the control, one RFID label T is created corresponding to each base tape 101 (first length direction area) constituting each label printing area PE, while the front margin area PE1 and the rear margin area PE2 are set. For each base tape 101 (second length direction region) constituting the combined region, one front / rear information label Ti is created.

  That is, as described above, the rear margin area PE2 portion of the other side of the RFID label T created in advance is combined with the front margin area PE1 portion of the one side of the RFID label T created subsequently. One front and rear information label Ti is assumed. Thus, as described above, every time a printed RFID label T is printed, the RFID label T and the front / rear information label Ti are discharged in a separated state. As described above, the front / rear information label Ti corresponds to a combination of the above-described rear margin area PE2 portion on the other side and the front margin area PE1 portion on the one side. Therefore, the length (X1 + X2) is the label printing. Compared to the length X of the area PE portion (the main body of the RFID label T), it is not so short.

  As a result, it is possible to prevent the tag label producing apparatus 1 from being adversely deviated laterally from the transport path during transport / discharge after the front / rear information label Ti is cut. Therefore, the operation reliability of the tag label producing apparatus 1 can be improved and a highly reliable label can be produced.

  In this embodiment, the base tape 101 and the cover film 103 are bonded together particularly for the RFID label T and the front / rear information label Ti. At this time, the label print R and the preceding information print R2 (or the subsequent information print R1) are formed on the back side of the cover film 103 of the RFID label T or the front / rear information label Ti before being bonded together. As a result, in the state of the RFID label T after being bonded, the printing surface becomes the back surface side and is not exposed to the front surface side, so that printing with excellent aesthetics and clarity that does not get dirty or faded is realized. Can do.

  Further, in this embodiment, in particular, the front and rear information label Ti is printed with contents different from those of the RFID label T, so that it is used separately in an application different from the RFID label T (instead of being discarded as a surplus). (Only the front and rear information label Ti can be stored separately from the RFID label T and can be used together for other purposes). As a result, efficient and efficient label creation can be performed.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when the RFID label T is created, the RFID label T and the front and rear information labels Ti are alternately discharged along the transport direction. However, since the RFID label T and the front / rear information label Ti are discharged in a state of being separated from each other, the RFID label T and the front / rear information label Ti are separated when, for example, a relatively large number of RFID labels T are created at once. Many are discharged at once, and the order of creating each label may be confused and difficult to understand.

  In this embodiment, the preceding RFID label T, the preceding and following information labels Ti (“preceding RFID tag T creation related information” “following RFID tag T creation related information” are printed), succeeding RFID tag T ··· The information related to the creation of the preceding RFID label T and the succeeding RFID label T is printed on the front and rear information label Ti that is produced as described above and is ejected through the intermediate between the RFID labels T. As a result, even when a large number is discharged as described above, by using the printing of the front and rear information label Ti as a clue, the preceding RFID label T to the intermediate front and rear information label Ti to the subsequent RFID label The creation order of T can be clarified.

  In this embodiment, in particular, information can be read from or written to the RFID circuit element To using the loop antenna LC (RFID communication for transmitting and receiving information separately from the tag label producing device 1). The production of the RFID label T with a print can be completed by the tag label producing device 1 alone (without preparing the device).

  In the first embodiment, one tag label producing device 1 performs both the printing and dividing formation of the RFID label T (that is, the production of the printing label) and the reading or writing of information to the RFID circuit element To. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, for example, print label creation and information transmission / reception may be performed by separate devices. Hereinafter, such a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 20 is a system configuration diagram illustrating a wireless tag label generation system including a printing device that is a printed label producing device of this embodiment and a wireless tag communication device. FIG. 20 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1 in the first embodiment, and the same components as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate (in FIGS. 21 to 23 below). The same).

  In the RFID label generation system (tag label generation system) TS2 shown in FIG. 20, the printing device 402 and the RFID tag communication device 403 are connected to the information server IS, the terminal 118a, and the general-purpose computer 118b via a wired or wireless communication line NW. It is connected.

  FIG. 21 is a conceptual configuration diagram conceptually showing the overall structure of the printing apparatus 402. In FIG. 21, a print label cartridge 407 for generating the print label S is detachably attached to the apparatus main body 408 of the printing apparatus 402.

  The print label cartridge 407 includes a first roll 502 around which a strip-shaped base tape 101 (tag tape) is wound, and a transparent print cover film 103 (printed tape) having the same width as the base tape 101. ), The ribbon supply side roll 511 for feeding out the ink ribbon 505, the ribbon take-up roller 506 for taking up the ribbon 505 after printing, the base tape 101 and the cover film 103 are pressed. Then, a tape feeding roller 507 is provided that feeds the tape in the direction indicated by the arrow while feeding it to the label tape 510 that has been printed and adhered, and feeds it from the cartridge 407 for printing label. A plurality of RFID circuit elements To are sequentially formed on the base tape 101 at equal intervals in the tape longitudinal direction.

  Further, the apparatus main body 408 is a print head (printing unit) that performs predetermined printing on the cover film 103 (printing of label printing R, subsequent information printing R1, and preceding information printing R2 as in the first embodiment). Means) 410, a print drive circuit 425 for controlling energization to the print head 410, a ribbon take-up roller drive shaft 411 for driving the ribbon take-up roller 506, and a tape feed roller for driving the tape feed roller 507. A drive shaft (conveying means) 412, a print label cartridge motor 423 that is a pulse motor for driving the tape feed roller drive shaft 412 and the ribbon take-up roller drive shaft 411, and the drive of the print cartridge motor 423 are driven. Print label cartridge drive circuit 424 to be controlled and printed label tape 5 A cutter (cutting means) 415 that cuts 0 into a predetermined length at a predetermined timing to generate a print label S, a cutter solenoid 426 that drives the cutter 415 to perform a cutting operation, and controls the solenoid 426 And a solenoid drive circuit 427.

  The print label cartridge drive circuit 424, print drive circuit 425, and solenoid drive circuit 427 are controlled by the control circuit 430. The control circuit 430 is a so-called microcomputer, and although not shown in detail, it is composed of a central processing unit such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is stored in advance in the ROM while using a temporary storage function of the RAM. The signal processing is performed according to the programmed program. The control circuit 430 is connected to, for example, the communication line 404 via the input / output interface 431, and exchanges information with the terminal 118a, the general-purpose computer 118b, the information server IS, and the like connected to the communication line 404. It is possible.

  In the above configuration, the ribbon take-up roller 506 and the tape feeding roller 507 are driven to rotate in synchronization with the directions indicated by the arrows by the driving force of the cartridge motor 423. At this time, the tape feed roller drive shaft 412 is connected to the sub-roller 509 and the platen roller 508 by a gear (not shown). As the tape feed roller drive shaft 412 is driven, the tape feed roller 507, the sub-roller 509, And the platen roller 508 rotates. As a result, the base tape 101 having a four-layer structure is fed from the first roll 502 and supplied to the tape feed roller 507, and the cover film 103 is fed from the second roll 504.

  The fed cover film 103 is a print head together with a ribbon 505 driven by the ribbon supply side roll 511 and the ribbon take-up roller 506 disposed on the back side thereof (that is, the side to be bonded to the base tape 101). It is held between 410 and the platen roller 508, and is brought into contact with the back surface of the cover film 103 by being pressed by the print head 410. At this time, a plurality of heating elements of the print head 410 are energized by the print drive circuit 425, and a label print R such as a predetermined character, symbol, barcode, stripe, etc. is printed in a predetermined area on the back surface of the cover film 103. . The ink ribbon 505 that has finished printing on the cover film 103 is taken up by the ribbon take-up roller 506 by driving the ribbon take-up roller drive shaft 411.

  The cover film 103 after printing is sandwiched between the tape feed roller 507 and the sub-roller 509 together with the base tape 101. As a result, the cover film 103 is bonded and integrated to form the printed label tape 510. Then, the printed label tape 510 is cut to a predetermined length by the cutter 415, thereby generating a printed label S including the RFID circuit element To, and the printed label S is transported to the outlet 408B (see FIG. 20). It is carried out from.

  FIG. 22 is a conceptual configuration diagram conceptually showing the overall structure of the RFID tag communication apparatus 403. In FIG. 22, the printing label S generated by the printing device 402 is carried into the device main body 409 of the RFID tag communication device 403 from the carry-in port 409A (see FIG. 20) (for example, by an operator's manual operation). It is like that.

  The apparatus main body 409 includes a label feed roller 517 that conveys the print label S carried in from the carry-in port 409A in the direction indicated by the arrow, a label feed roller drive shaft 518 that drives the label feed roller 517, and this label feed roller drive. For example, a label feed roller motor 519 that is a pulse motor that drives the shaft 518, a label feed roller drive circuit 520 that controls the drive of the label feed roller motor 519, and a RFID circuit element To provided in the print label S Between the antenna 414 (communication means) for transmitting and receiving signals by radio communication using high frequency between them, and accessing the RFID circuit element To via the antenna 414 (reading or writing), thereby providing printing. A high-frequency circuit 421 for completing the RFID label T and a RFID circuit element A signal processing circuit 422 for processing the signal read from To, and a conveying guide 413 for guiding the RFID label T with print to outlet port 409B (see FIG. 20).

  Further, the apparatus main body 408 is connected to the control circuit 530 that controls the operation of the entire RFID tag communication apparatus 403 via the high-frequency circuit 421, the signal processing circuit 422, the label feed roller driving circuit 520, and the like. And a display / operation unit (a touch panel in this example) 540 having a display function and an operation input function. The control circuit 530 is a so-called microcomputer, like the control circuit 430 described above. The control circuit 530 is connected to, for example, the communication line NW via the input / output interface 531, and exchanges information with the terminal 118a, the general-purpose computer 118b, the information server IS, and the like connected to the communication line NW. Is possible. The touch panel 540 displays print information corresponding to the print label S to be accessed with respect to the RFID circuit element To (other information may be displayed as necessary).

  Next, an example of the operation of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the RFID label generation system TS2 of the second embodiment, an operator first sends identification information (tag ID) unique to the RFID circuit element To, print information (print characters, etc.) corresponding thereto and additional information to the terminal. An operation is input through 118a. Then, the identification information, the print information, and the additional information are sent to the printing apparatus 402, and the corresponding packet information (not shown) is generated by the printing apparatus 402. Then, the packet information is sent from the printing device 402 to the wireless tag communication device 403 and the information server IS.

  At this time, in the printing apparatus 402, printing corresponding to the printing information is performed on the cover film 103 by the printing head 410, and the printed label is formed by integrating the printed cover film 103 and the base tape 101. By cutting the tape 510 with the cutter 415, the print label S including the RFID circuit element To is generated and carried out (at this time, the front and rear information labels Ti are also alternately formed with the print label S as described later. ).

  Also, on the touch panel 540 of the wireless tag communication device 403, print information corresponding to the print label S generated by the print device 402 is displayed. The operator sees the display on the touch panel 540, inserts the print label S corresponding to the print information displayed on the touch panel 540 from the carry-in port 409 </ b> A of the wireless tag communication device 403, and supplies the printed label S into the wireless tag communication device 403. Then, data corresponding to the identification information is written in the RFID circuit element To provided in the print label S, and the RFID label T with print is completed. When a plurality of pieces of print information are displayed on the touch panel 540, the operator selects one piece of print information using the touch panel 540, and then wirelessly displays the print label S corresponding to the selected print information. This is supplied to the tag communication device 403.

  A feature of the RFID label generation system TS2 of the present embodiment is a function of creating a print label S in the printing apparatus 402 having the above-described configuration. In the printing apparatus 402, the control circuit 430 controls the print head 410, the tape feed roller 507, and the cutter 415 in cooperation with each other, and is the same as the tag label producing apparatus 1 of the first embodiment (except for control related to information transmission / reception). ) Is controlled in cooperation with conveyance, printing, and cutting.

  That is, the structure of the printed label tape 510 is the same as that of the printed tag label tape 109 shown in FIG. 11 (before cutting) (however, no information is transmitted to and received from the RFID circuit element To, and the RFID label T The print label S is generated instead of the tag label tape 109 with print in the first embodiment).

  At this time, as described above, as shown in FIG. 11, the printed tag label tape 510 has the pitch reference line Lp, the identifier PM, and the RFID circuit element To at the same pitch interval P along the tape transport direction. Arranged periodically. The length X1 of the front margin area PE1 in the tape conveyance direction is set to a fixed length, and the position separated by X1 from the pitch reference line Lp to the downstream side in the tape conveyance direction is the front / rear information label Ti and the print label S subsequent thereto. And the boundary. This position becomes the previous cutting position (the previous cutting line CLf) cut by the cutter 415. In the same manner as described above, the tape transport direction length X of the print label S is variably set according to the content and mode of the label print R (for example, the number of characters, font, etc.), and the tape transport direction of the print label S The rear end on the downstream side becomes the boundary between the print label S and the subsequent information label Ti that follows this, and this position becomes the main cutting position (main cutting line CLr) cut by the cutter 415. The distance from the main cutting line CLr to the pitch reference line Lp of the subsequent front / rear information label Ti is the length X2 of the trailing margin area PE2 in the tape transport direction. The pitch interval P between two adjacent pitch reference lines Lp is constant, and X1 + X + X2 = P. The length of the front / rear information label Ti includes the length X2 of the rear margin area PE2 corresponding to the previously created print label S and the length X1 of the front margin area PE1 corresponding to the subsequent print label S. Combined length.

  Regarding the printed label tape 510 having the above-described configuration, the control circuit 430 performs coordinated control of conveyance, printing, and cutting of the print head 410, the tape feed roller 507, and the cutter 415, thereby producing the tag label of the first embodiment. Similar to the device 1, front and rear information labels Ti (second label) and print labels S (first label) are alternately produced (the RFID tag communication device 403 includes an operator among the labels Ti and S. Only the print label S is selectively extracted and supplied). At this time, also in the present embodiment, the length X1 of the front margin area PE1 is set to a relatively long fixed length as in the first embodiment, and as a result, the tape is transported from the cutter 415 of the printing apparatus 402. On the downstream side in the direction, the front and rear information labels Ti can be reliably discharged out of the apparatus without being removed from the label discharge path (see FIG. 21). Therefore, in the same manner as in the first embodiment, it is possible to prevent the side information from deviating from the conveyance path to the side when discharging after cutting the front / rear information label Ti.

  The configuration of the front and rear information label Ti and the print label S completed by the printing apparatus 402 as described above is the same as that shown in FIG. 13 in the first embodiment (however, for the RFID circuit element To). This is different from the first embodiment in that information is not transmitted / received and a printed label S is generated instead of the RFID label T). That is, FIG. 13 is a view substantially corresponding to the one obtained by dividing the printed label tape 510 described above with reference to FIG. Similarly to the above, in the back margin area PE2 downstream of the pitch reference line Lp in the front and rear information labels Ti shown on the left side of FIG. The contents and date and time of creation are printed. In addition, in the front margin area PE1 upstream of the pitch reference line Lp of the same front and rear information label Ti, the contents of the label print R of the print label S created as the subsequent information print R1 and the created date and time are printed. The By referring to the information prints R1 and R2 of the front and rear information labels Ti, it is possible to clearly grasp the front and rear relationship between the two print labels S created before and after that.

  As described above, also in this embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. That is, it is possible to prevent the printing apparatus 402 from adversely deviating from the conveyance path to the side during discharge after cutting the front / rear information label Ti, thereby improving the operation reliability of the printing apparatus 402 and highly reliable printing. Label creation can be performed. Further, as in the first embodiment, information related to the preparation of the preceding print label S and the subsequent print label S is printed on the front and rear information label Ti that is ejected in the middle between the print labels S and S. Yes. As a result, by using the printing of the front and rear information label Ti as a clue, it is possible to clarify the order of creation of the preceding printing label S to the intermediate front and rear information label Ti to the subsequent printing label S.

  In the first and second embodiments, the cover film 103 different from the base tape 101 provided with the RFID circuit element To is printed and pasted together. However, the present invention is not limited to this. However, the present invention may be applied to a method of printing on a print layer provided on the base tape (a so-called non-laminate type in which bonding is not performed). In this case, both the RFID label T (or the print label S) and the front / rear information label Ti (without preparing and bonding a print-receiving tape such as a cover film in addition to the base tape) It comprises only a tape, and at least the RFID label T (or print label S) is printed on the base tape. Thereby, compared with the case where the said to-be-printed tape is bonded together, there are few types of tapes and the number of rolls, and the structure and control of an apparatus can be simplified. In addition, compatibility with existing tag label producing apparatuses and printing apparatuses is improved.

  Further, in the above, an example in which the base tape 101 or the like is stopped at a predetermined position and the above-described printing or reading / writing is performed has been described. The writing / reading and printing may be performed.

  In addition, the RFID tag information is read from or written to the IC circuit unit 151 of the RFID circuit element To, and the print heads 23 and 410 perform printing for identifying the RFID circuit element To. Absent. This printing does not necessarily have to be performed, and the present invention can also be applied to those that only read or write the RFID tag information.

  The first rolls 102 and 502 are not limited to those that can be attached to and detached from the tag label producing device 1 and the printing device 402 side such as the cartridges 7 and 407, but are provided as non-detachable so-called installation types or integral types on the device main body side. It is also possible. In this case, the same effect is obtained.

  In the above description, the arrows shown in FIGS. 6, 8, 21, 22, and 23 show examples of signal flow, and do not limit the signal flow direction.

  Further, the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and the like are not intended to limit the present invention to the procedures shown in the above-mentioned flow, and the procedures are within the scope not departing from the gist and technical idea of the invention. May be added / deleted or the order may be changed.

  In addition to those already described above, the methods according to the above embodiments and modifications may be used in appropriate combination.

  In addition, although not illustrated one by one, the present invention is implemented with various modifications within a range not departing from the gist thereof.

1 is a system configuration diagram illustrating a wireless tag generation system including a tag label producing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing the whole tag label production apparatus structure. It is a perspective view showing the structure of the internal unit inside a tag label production apparatus. It is a top view showing the structure of the internal unit shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is an enlarged plan view schematically showing a detailed structure of a cartridge. It is a functional block diagram showing the control system of a tag label production apparatus. It is a functional block diagram showing the functional structure of a wireless tag circuit element. It is the upper side figure and bottom view showing an example of the external appearance of the RFID label and the front and rear information label which were formed after the cutting of the tag label tape with print was completed. 9A is a cross-sectional view taken along the section IXA-IXA ′ in FIG. 8, and FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view taken along the section IXB-IXB ′ in FIG. It is a figure showing an example of the screen displayed on a terminal or a general purpose computer at the time of access (reading or writing) to the RFID tag information of the IC circuit part of the RFID circuit element by the tag label producing device. It is a figure explaining each dimension setting in the tape for printed tag labels (or printed label tape) of the state which is not cut | disconnected. It is explanatory drawing showing the positional relationship with the identifier of the tag tape for printed tag labels drawn | fed out continuously, the RFID circuit element, the printing area | region of label printing, a loop antenna, a mark sensor, a cutting mechanism, and a print head. It is a figure showing the example of the completed back-and-front information label and the RFID tag label (or printing label). It is a figure showing the example of the back-and-front information label and radio | wireless tag label when label printing is printed the longest. It is a flowchart showing the control procedure performed by the control circuit. It is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of step S100. It is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of step S200. It is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of step S400. It is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of step S500. It is a system configuration | structure figure showing the RFID label production | generation system provided with the printing apparatus and RFID tag communication apparatus by 2nd Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a conceptual configuration diagram conceptually showing an overall structure of a printing apparatus. It is a conceptual block diagram which represents notionally the whole structure of a wireless tag communication apparatus. It is a conceptual diagram showing the flow which produces | generates the RFID label with a printing by the RFID label production | generation system shown in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 Tag label production device (print label production device)
15 Cutting mechanism (cutting means)
23 Print head (printing means)
51 Driving roller (conveying means)
101 Base tape (tag tape)
103 Cover film (printed tape)
108 Tape feed roller drive shaft (conveyance means)
151 IC circuit section 152 Loop antenna (tag antenna)
402 Printing device (print label production device)
403 RFID tag communication device 410 Print head (printing means)
412 Tape feed roller drive shaft (conveyance means)
414 Antenna (communication means)
415 Cutter (cutting means)
LC loop antenna (communication means)
PM identifier R label printing R1 following information printing R2 preceding information printing PE label printing area PE1 front margin area PE2 rear margin area Lp pitch reference line CLf front cutting line CLr main cutting line S printing label (first label)
T RFID tag label (first label)
Ti Pre- and post-information labels (second label)
To RFID tag circuit element

Claims (10)

A plurality of RFID tag circuit elements each having an IC circuit unit for storing information and a tag antenna for transmitting and receiving information are used, and the RFID tag circuit element is provided using a tag tape arranged at predetermined intervals in the tape longitudinal direction. A printed label producing apparatus for producing a plurality of first labels and a plurality of second labels not provided with the RFID circuit elements,
Conveying means for conveying the tag tape;
Printing means for performing printing on the tag tape or a print-receiving tape bonded to the tag tape;
Cutting means for cutting the tag tape in the thickness direction;
One said 1st label provided with predetermined printing corresponding to every 1st length direction field corresponding to the arrangement position of the above-mentioned tag circuit element among the above-mentioned tag tapes is made, and it continues among the above-mentioned tag tapes Corresponding to each one second length direction region sandwiched between the two first length direction regions, so as to create one second label, the conveying means, the printing means, and the A printed label producing apparatus comprising: control means for controlling the cutting means in cooperation. In the printed label production apparatus according to claim 1,
The control means includes
A printed label producing apparatus, wherein the conveying means, the printing means, and the cutting means are controlled in cooperation so that the produced first label and the second label are alternately discharged. In the printed label production apparatus according to claim 2,
Based on the control of the control means,
The printing means is
At least the predetermined printing is performed on the first length direction region of the tag tape,
The cutting means is
Cutting the first length direction area of the tag tape on which the predetermined printing is formed by the printing means, forming the first label,
The printed label producing apparatus, wherein the second label is formed by cutting the second length direction region of the tag tape. In the printed label production apparatus according to claim 2,
Based on the control of the control means,
The conveying means is
Conveying the tag tape and the tape to be printed;
The printing means includes
At least performing the predetermined printing on a first print area of the print-receiving tape corresponding to the first length direction area of the tag tape;
The cutting means is
Cutting the first length direction area of the tag tape and the first print area of the print tape on which the predetermined printing is formed by the printing unit and bonded to the first length direction area. And forming the first label,
The second label is formed by cutting the second length direction area of the tag tape and the second print area of the print tape bonded to the second length direction area. Printing label making device. In the printed label production apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 4,
The control means includes
Corresponding to each first length direction area, the one first label provided with a predetermined print is created, and corresponding to each one second length direction area, different from the predetermined print. A printing label producing apparatus, wherein the conveying means, the printing means, and the cutting means are controlled in cooperation so as to produce the one second label having printing. In the printed label production apparatus according to claim 5,
The control means includes
Corresponding to each one second length direction region, one piece of information related to creation of the first label preceding in the transport direction and information related to creation of the first label following in the transport direction are printed. A printed label producing apparatus, wherein the conveying means, the printing means, and the cutting means are controlled in cooperation so as to produce the second label. In the printed label producing apparatus according to claim 5 or 6,
A printed label producing apparatus comprising: a communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from the wireless tag circuit element through wireless communication. A plurality of RFID tag circuit elements each having an IC circuit unit for storing information and a tag antenna for transmitting and receiving information are used, and the RFID tag circuit element is provided using a tag tape arranged at predetermined intervals in the tape longitudinal direction. A printed label producing device for producing a plurality of first labels and a plurality of second labels not provided with the RFID circuit elements;
A tag label generation system comprising: a wireless tag communication device including a communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from the wireless tag circuit element provided in the first label created by the printed label production device. There,
The printed label producing apparatus is
Conveying means for conveying the tag tape;
Printing means for performing printing on the tag tape or a print-receiving tape bonded to the tag tape;
Cutting means for cutting the tag tape in the thickness direction;
Among the tag tapes, one first label having a predetermined print is created corresponding to each first length direction region corresponding to the arrangement position of the RFID circuit element, The transporting unit, the printing unit, and the printing unit, so as to create one second label corresponding to each second lengthwise region sandwiched between two continuous first lengthwise regions A tag label generation system comprising: control means for controlling the cutting means in cooperation with each other. The tag label generation system according to claim 8, wherein
The control means of the print label producing apparatus is:
Controlling the conveying means, the printing means, and the cutting means in cooperation so that the created first label and the second label are alternately discharged;
The communication means of the wireless tag communication device includes:
Information is transmitted / received to / from the RFID circuit element provided on the first label selected from the first label and the second label that are alternately discharged via wireless communication. Tag label generation system. In the tag label generation system according to claim 8 or 9,
The control means of the print label producing apparatus is:
Corresponding to each first length direction area, the one first label provided with a predetermined print is created, and corresponding to each one second length direction area, different from the predetermined print. A tag label generation system, wherein the conveying means, the printing means, and the cutting means are controlled in cooperation so as to create the one second label having printing.

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