JP2010052133A - Medium processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a terminal excellent in versatility for issuing, by the same terminal, a medium to be issued with perforations to easily remove a portion of the medium. <P>SOLUTION: A medium processing device includes a cutting portion for cutting the medium, and cuts the medium into an optional length as instructed by a host unit in the cutting portion to issue the medium to be issued. The cutting portion has a first blade for cutting the medium, and a second blade for cutting the medium while leaving a portion thereof in a widthwise direction, and the both blades are integrated into a two-blade structure in a state wherein the positions of the blade edges of the first blade and the second blade are shifted from each other in a cutting direction. The movement amount of this two-blade structure is controlled to selectively perform complete cutting of the medium and cutting of the medium while leaving the portion thereof in the widthwise direction. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a medium processing apparatus that improves the reliability of integration performance of an apparatus that performs, for example, an issuance process by cutting a medium stored in a roll shape into an arbitrary length.

Conventional media processing apparatuses generally have the configuration shown in FIGS.
The apparatus 1 includes a medium storage unit 2, a printing unit 4, a medium cutting unit 7, and a medium stacking unit 8.
The printing unit 4 includes a platen roller 5 and a thermal head 6, 3 is a thermal roll paper as a medium, and 9 is a discharge roller. The installation direction of the apparatus 1 is horizontal, and is an installation state as shown in FIG.

  Upon receiving the issuing instruction, the control unit 10 (not shown) conveys the medium 3 from the storage unit 2 in which the medium 3 is stored to the printing unit 4. By applying energy to the thermal head 6 for printing according to the issuance instruction, the medium 3 is colored. After that, it is transported to the medium cutting unit 7 and cut into the medium 3 having a designated length. At this time, the length of cutting the medium 3 can be set to several types depending on what is issued.

  The cut medium 3 is conveyed by the discharge roller 9 and accumulated in the medium accumulation unit 8. Next, the issued medium 3 overlaps the previous medium 3, and the medium stacking unit 8 can stack several sheets. Reference numeral 11 denotes an issue medium accumulated in the medium accumulation unit 8.

However, in the apparatus configured as described above, when media having different lengths are accumulated in the medium accumulation unit, there is a problem that the leading edge of the next medium hits the rear end of the medium accumulated in the medium accumulation unit and a jam occurs. there were.
In addition, for example, when using a ticket issued by a media processing device as an admission ticket, it is common for a clerk to receive the customer's admission ticket and return the stub to the customer when the customer enters. However, there was a problem that the staff was difficult to cut the admission ticket and the operability was poor.

  The present invention has a cutting unit that cuts a medium, and in the medium processing apparatus that issues an issuance medium by cutting the medium into an arbitrary length instructed by a host in the cutting unit, the cutting unit includes a medium And a second blade that cuts while leaving a part in the width direction of the medium, and the position of the cutting edge of the first blade and the second blade is changed in the cutting direction. In this state, a two-blade integrated with the two is configured, and the amount of movement of the two-blade is controlled to selectively perform complete cutting of the medium and cutting that leaves a part in the width direction. .

  As a result, the present invention provides an effect that a perforated issuance medium can be issued by the same terminal, and a highly versatile terminal can be provided in a small space-saving manner.

Plan view showing a first embodiment Side view showing the first embodiment Detailed view of the medium cutting section of the first embodiment Detailed view of the medium cutting section of the first embodiment Detailed view of the medium cutting unit of the second embodiment Detailed view of the medium cutting unit of the second embodiment Detailed view of the medium cutting unit of the third embodiment Detailed view of the medium cutting unit of the third embodiment Detailed view of the medium cutting unit of the fourth embodiment Detailed view of the medium cutting unit of the fourth embodiment Plan view showing a fifth embodiment Side view showing the fifth embodiment Detailed view of the medium cutting unit of the fifth embodiment Explanatory drawing which shows the medium which has a notch Plan view showing a sixth embodiment Side view showing a sixth embodiment Detailed view of the medium cutting unit of the sixth embodiment Plan view showing a seventh embodiment Side view showing the seventh embodiment Detailed view of the medium cutting unit of the seventh embodiment Plan view of conventional example Side view of conventional example

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a side view thereof, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are detailed views of a medium cutting unit of the same embodiment.
1 and 2, the apparatus 101 includes a medium storage unit 102, a printing unit 104, a medium cutting unit 107, and a medium stacking unit 108. The printing unit 104 includes a platen roller 105 and a thermal head 106, 103 is a thermal roll paper as a medium, and 109 is a discharge roller. The installation direction of the apparatus 101 is horizontal, and the installation state is as shown in FIG.

3 and 4, the cutting mechanism of the medium cutting unit 107 is a method in which the medium 103 is cut by reciprocating the blade, and the cutting is completed in one reciprocation. Reference numeral 111 denotes a protrusion on the blade of the medium cutting unit 107. Here, the driving of the printing unit 104 and the discharge roller 109 is separated and operates independently.
Upon receiving the issuing instruction, the control unit 110 (not shown) conveys the medium 103 from the storage unit 102 in which the medium 103 is stored to the printing unit 104. By applying energy to the thermal head 106 for printing according to the issuing instruction, the medium 103 is colored.

After that, the specified length is conveyed to the medium cutting unit 107 (FIG. 3), and the medium 103 is cut. At this time, the length of cutting the medium 103 can be arbitrarily set to several types of lengths within a predetermined range depending on what is issued.
The rear end of the cut issue medium 103 is lifted by a projection 111 attached to the blade of the medium cutting unit 107 (FIG. 4). In this state, the issuing medium 103 is held.

  In response to the next issuance instruction, the medium 103 is conveyed from the medium storage unit 102 to the printing unit 104. After printing according to the issuance instruction, the printing unit is driven and conveyed to the medium cutting unit 107 for a specified length. At this time, the previous issuance medium 103 is sandwiched and held by the discharge roller 109 at the position of the medium cutting unit 107, and the rear end of the issuance medium 103 is slightly lifted by the protrusion 111, so that the next issuance medium 103 is The front end of the medium enters the portion where the rear end of the previous issue medium 103 is lifted. Thereafter, in order to accumulate the previous issuance medium 103 in the medium accumulation city 108, the drive on the printing unit side and the drive on the discharge roller side are turned on simultaneously, and the previous issuance medium 103 and the next issuance medium 103 partially overlap Transport in state.

After the next issue medium 103 is conveyed by the cutting length, the drive on the printing unit side and the drive on the discharge roller side are stopped. At this time, since the previous issue medium 103 is conveyed by the discharge roller 109, it is completely accumulated in the medium accumulation unit 108.
When there is no next issuance instruction, the issuance medium 103 currently sandwiched between the ejection rollers 109 is accumulated in the medium accumulation unit 108 by turning on the ejection roller side.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, by providing the protrusions on the blade of the medium cutting unit, it is possible to stably accumulate the issuing media without causing jams even during continuous issuing.
Further, since the processing can be performed in a certain order without changing the order of the issuing processes, it is not necessary for the operator of the medium processing apparatus to rearrange the order for confirming the normal processing of the issuing processes, and a terminal with excellent operability can be provided.

Second Embodiment FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are detailed views of a medium cutting unit showing a second embodiment.
The apparatus configuration of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. In FIGS. 5 and 6, reference numeral 211 denotes a medium guide, and 212 denotes a protrusion provided on the medium guide 211. The protrusion 212 has a smoothly raised shape so as not to jam from the conveyance direction of the medium 203.

  The operation is the same as that of the first embodiment until printing. After printing, the medium is transported to the medium cutting unit 207 by a designated length (FIG. 5), and the medium 203 is cut. At this time, the length of cutting the medium 203 can be set to several types of lengths, similar to the first embodiment, depending on what is issued. The rear end of the cut issue medium 203 is lifted by the protrusion 212 (FIG. 6). In this state, the issuing medium 203 is held.

  In response to the next issuance instruction, the medium 203 is conveyed from the medium storage unit 202 to the printing unit 204. After printing in accordance with the issuing instruction, the printing unit side is turned on and conveyed to the medium cutting unit 207 for a specified length. At this time, the previous issuance medium 203 is sandwiched and held by the discharge roller 209 at the position of the medium cutting unit 207, and the rear end of the issuance medium 203 is slightly lifted by the protrusion 212. The leading edge enters the portion where the trailing edge of the previous issuing medium 203 is lifted.

Thereafter, in order to accumulate the previous issuance medium 203 in the medium accumulation unit 208, the drive on the printing unit side and the drive on the discharge roller side are simultaneously turned on, and the previous issuance medium 203 and the next issuance medium 203 partially overlap each other. Transport in state.
After the next issue medium 203 is conveyed by the cutting length, the drive on the printing unit side and the drive on the discharge roller side are stopped. At this time, since the previous issue medium 203 is conveyed by the discharge roller 209, it is completely accumulated in the medium accumulation unit 208.

When there is no next issuance instruction, the issuance medium 203 currently sandwiched between the ejection rollers 209 is accumulated in the medium accumulation unit 208 by turning on the ejection roller side.
As described above, according to the second embodiment, by providing a protrusion on the medium guide immediately after the medium cutting portion in the medium conveyance direction, a stable issuance medium that does not cause jams even during continuous issuance. Can be accumulated.

Further, since the processing can be performed in a certain order without changing the order of the issuing processes, it is not necessary for the operator of the medium processing apparatus to rearrange the order for confirming the normal processing of the issuing processes, and a terminal with excellent operability can be provided.
Third Embodiment FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are detailed views of a medium cutting unit showing a third embodiment.

The apparatus configuration of the third embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment shown in FIGS.
7 and 8, reference numeral 311 denotes a medium guide, and 312 denotes a medium push plate attached to the medium guide 311. The medium push plate 312 has a smooth shape that does not jam from the conveyance direction of the medium 303, and is retracted from the virtual conveyance line of the medium when the medium is conveyed (direction of arrow (1)). ).

The operation is the same as that of the first embodiment until printing. After printing, the medium 303 is transported to the medium cutting unit 307 for a specified length (FIG. 7), and the medium 303 is cut. At this time, the length of cutting the medium 303 can be set to several kinds of lengths depending on what is issued as in the first embodiment.
The rear end of the cut issue medium 303 is lifted by returning the medium push plate 312 from the retracted position to the virtual medium conveyance line (in the direction of arrow (2)) (FIG. 8). In this state, the issuing medium 303 is held.

  In response to the next issue instruction, the medium 303 is conveyed from the medium storage unit 302 to the printing unit 304. After printing according to the issuance instruction, the printing unit is driven and conveyed to the medium cutting unit 307 for a specified length. At this time, the previous issuance medium 303 is held between the discharge rollers 309 at the position of the medium cutting unit 307, and the rear end of the issuance medium 303 is slightly lifted by the medium push plate 312. The front end of the medium 303 enters a portion where the rear end of the previous issuing medium 303 is lifted. Thereafter, in order to accumulate the previous issuance medium 303 in the medium accumulation unit 308, the drive on the printing unit side and the drive on the discharge roller side are turned on simultaneously, and the previous issuance medium 303 and the next issuance medium 303 partially overlap each other. Transport in state.

After the next issue medium 303 is conveyed by the cutting length, the drive on the printing unit side and the drive on the discharge roller side are stopped. At this time, since the previous issue medium 303 is conveyed by the discharge roller 309, it is completely accumulated in the medium accumulation unit 308.
When there is no next issuance instruction, the issuance medium 303 currently sandwiched between the ejection rollers 309 is accumulated in the medium accumulation unit 308 by turning on the ejection roller side.

As described above, according to the third embodiment, since the medium pressing plate is attached to the medium guide, it is possible to stably collect the issuing medium without causing a jam even in continuous issuing.
Further, since the processing can be performed in a certain order without changing the order of the issuing processes, it is not necessary for the operator of the medium processing apparatus to rearrange the order for confirming the normal processing of the issuing processes, and a terminal with excellent operability can be provided.

Fourth Embodiment FIGS. 9 and 10 are detailed views of a medium cutting unit showing a fourth embodiment.
The apparatus configuration of the fourth embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment shown in FIGS.
9 and 10, reference numeral 411 denotes a medium guide, and 412 denotes a protrusion that protrudes from the medium guide 411 or retracts from the medium guide by an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) 413 (not shown).

The operation is the same as that of the first embodiment until printing. After printing, the medium 403 is conveyed to the medium cutting unit 407 for a specified length (FIG. 9), and the medium 403 is cut. At this time, the length of cutting the medium 403 can be set to several types depending on what is issued in the same manner as in the first embodiment.
The rear end of the cut issue medium 403 is lifted by a projection 412 that is interlocked by operating an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) 413 (not shown) (FIG. 10). In this state, the issue medium 403 is held.

  In response to the next issuance instruction, the medium 403 is conveyed from the medium storage unit 402 to the printing unit 404. After printing according to the issuance instruction, the printing unit is driven and conveyed to the medium cutting unit 407 for a specified length. At this time, the previous issuance medium 403 is sandwiched and held by the discharge roller 409 at the position of the medium cutting unit 407, and the rear end of the issuance medium 403 is slightly lifted by the protrusion 412. The front end of the head enters the portion where the rear end of the previous issue medium 403 is lifted. Thereafter, an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) 413 (not shown) is reset, the protrusion 412 is retracted from the medium guide 411, and the previous printing medium 403 is stacked on the medium stacking unit 408. And the previous issue medium 403 and the next issue medium 403 are conveyed in a partially overlapped state.

After the next issue medium 403 is conveyed by the cutting length, the drive on the printing unit side and the drive on the discharge roller side are stopped. At this time, since the previous issue medium 403 is conveyed by the discharge roller 409, it is completely accumulated in the medium accumulation unit 408.
When there is no next issuance instruction, the issuance medium 403 currently sandwiched between the ejection rollers 409 is accumulated in the medium accumulation unit 408 by driving the ejection roller side.

As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, by providing the medium guide with a protrusion that is arbitrarily movable in accordance with an instruction from the host, stable accumulation of the issuance medium that does not cause a jam even in continuous issuance is performed. Is possible.
In addition, since it can be accumulated in a certain order without changing the order of the issuing processes, it is not necessary for the operator of the medium processing apparatus to rearrange the order for confirming the normal processing of the issuing processes, and a terminal with excellent reproducibility can be provided. .

11 is a plan view showing a fifth embodiment, FIG. 12 is a side view thereof, FIG. 13 is a detailed view of a medium cutting portion, and FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a medium having a cut. .
11 and 12, the apparatus 101 includes a medium storage unit 102, a printing unit 104, a medium cutting unit 107, and a medium stacking unit 108. The printing unit 104 includes a platen roller 105 and a thermal head 106, 103 is a thermal roll paper as a medium, and 109 is a discharge roller. The installation direction of the apparatus 101 is horizontal, which is the same as the installation situation as shown in FIG.

  The difference from the first embodiment is that another medium cutting unit 507 is provided as a second cutting unit that cuts a part of the medium in the width direction before the medium cutting unit 107 in the medium conveyance direction. It is a point. The medium cutting unit 507 is a mechanism for reciprocating the blade similarly to the medium cutting unit 107 in FIG. 3, and the cutting is completed by one reciprocation. ing.

In the case of this embodiment, the blades of the medium cutting unit 507 are removed at regular intervals. By cutting here, a perforated cut 521 enters the medium 103 as shown in FIG. Later, the medium 103 is cut by the medium cutting unit 107 to become the issuing medium 520.
Here, similarly, the driving of the printing unit 104 and the discharge roller 109 is separated and operates independently.

Upon receiving the issuing instruction, the control unit 110 (not shown) conveys the medium 103 from the storage unit 102 in which the medium 103 is stored to the printing unit 104. By applying energy to the thermal head 106, the printing of the content according to the issuing instruction is colored on the medium 103.
After that, the specified length is conveyed to the medium cutting unit 507, the cut 521 is made, and further, the specified length is conveyed to the medium cutting unit 107, and the medium 103 is cut. At this time, the length of the cut into the medium 103 and the length of the cut can be arbitrarily set to several types of lengths within a predetermined range depending on what is issued.

The following operations are the same as those in the other embodiments.
As described above, according to the fifth embodiment, by providing another cutting part with a blade in front of the medium cutting part, a perforated issuing medium can be issued from the same terminal. An excellent terminal can be provided.
Further, by combining with any of the first to fourth embodiments, it is possible to stably accumulate the issuing media that does not cause a jam even in continuous issuing.

Furthermore, since it can be accumulated in a fixed order without changing the order of the issuing processes, it is not necessary for the operator of the medium processing apparatus to rearrange the order for confirming the normal processing of the issuing processes, and a terminal with excellent operability can be provided.
In this embodiment, the second medium cutting unit 507 is provided in front of the medium cutting unit 107 in the medium conveyance direction. However, the second medium cutting unit 507 may be provided between the discharge roller 109 and the medium cutting unit 107 shown in FIG.

FIG. 15 is a plan view showing a sixth embodiment, FIG. 16 is a side view thereof, and FIG. 17 is a detailed view of a medium cutting unit.
The sixth embodiment basically has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but instead of the medium cutting unit 107 and the medium cutting unit 507 of the fifth embodiment, a medium cutting united with them. A portion 607 is provided.

That is, the medium cutting unit 607 is a two-blade composed of a blade 607G that is a medium cutting blade and a blade 607g that is a second blade that cuts a part of the medium installed integrally therewith. It is.
Furthermore, these two blades are combined with a blade length G = 2 × g shifted in the cutting direction to the medium. This is because it is possible to process sharper when the blades are integrated after the blades have been manufactured separately with different precisions, rather than the blades are integrally formed and the positions of the blades are shifted.

  15 and 16, the apparatus 101 includes a medium storage unit 102, a printing unit 104, a medium cutting unit 607, and a medium stacking unit 108. The printing unit 104 includes a platen roller 105 and a thermal head 106, 103 is a thermal roll paper as a medium, and 109 is a discharge roller. The installation direction of the apparatus 101 is horizontal, which is the same as the installation situation as shown in FIG.

  The difference from the fifth embodiment is that the stroke for driving the medium cutting section 607 is made in two stages. By driving the first solenoid (not shown), the cutting edge of the cutting part bites into the medium 103 by about 1/2 g and cut into a perforation, and by driving the second solenoid (not shown), the cutting edge of the cutting part is The medium 103 is cut by about 1.5 times g, and the medium 103 is completely cut. The medium cutting unit 607 can be driven by an actuator (such as a motor) other than the solenoid.

Here, similarly, the driving of the printing unit 104 and the discharge roller 109 is separated and operates independently.
Upon receiving the issuing instruction, the control unit 110 (not shown) conveys the medium 103 from the storage unit 102 in which the medium 103 is stored to the printing unit 104. By applying energy to the thermal head 106, the printing of the content according to the issuing instruction is colored on the medium 103.

  Thereafter, the specified length is first conveyed to the medium cutting unit 607, and the first solenoid (not shown) is driven to insert the notch 521 shown in FIG. 14, and further conveyed to the medium cutting unit 607 to the specified length. Then, the medium 103 is cut by driving a second solenoid (not shown). At this time, the length of the cut into the medium 103 and the length of the cut can be arbitrarily set to several types of lengths within a predetermined range depending on what is issued.

The following operations are the same as in the other embodiments.
As described above, according to the sixth embodiment, by combining the normal cutting part and the perforation cutting part into one body, the issue medium with perforations can be issued by the same terminal, and the terminal has excellent versatility. Can be provided in a small space-saving manner.
Further, by combining with any of the first to fourth embodiments, it is possible to stably accumulate the issuing media that does not cause a jam even in continuous issuing.

Furthermore, since it can be accumulated in a fixed order without changing the order of the issuing processes, it is not necessary for the operator of the medium processing apparatus to rearrange the order for confirming the normal processing of the issuing processes, and a terminal with excellent operability can be provided.
Seventh Embodiment FIG. 18 is a plan view showing a seventh embodiment, FIG. 19 is a side view thereof, and FIG. 20 is a detailed view of a medium cutting section.

  The seventh embodiment basically has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but a medium cutting section 707 is provided instead of the medium cutting section 607 of the sixth embodiment. That is, the medium cutting unit 707 is a single blade in which a cutting blade that cuts the medium and a second blade that cuts a part of the medium are integrally formed. These two-stage blades are composed of a single blade with the blade length G = 2 × g alternately shifted in the cutting direction to the medium. This is an embodiment in which the blade is integrally manufactured to reduce the cost of the apparatus. The thickness of the medium varies, but in the case of cardboard, it is advantageous to divide it into two sheets as in the sixth embodiment. However, if it is a thin paper of about 70 kg, the integrated blade shown in this embodiment is sufficient in terms of performance.

  18 and 19, the apparatus 101 includes a medium storage unit 102, a printing unit 104, a medium cutting unit 607, and a medium stacking unit 108. The printing unit 104 includes a platen roller 105 and a thermal head 106, 103 is a thermal roll paper as a medium, and 109 is a discharge roller. The installation direction of the apparatus 101 is horizontal, which is the same as the installation situation as shown in FIG.

Also in the seventh embodiment, strokes for driving the medium cutting unit 707 are provided in two stages, and the operation is the same as in the sixth embodiment.
Here, similarly, the driving of the printing unit 104 and the discharge roller 109 is separated and operates independently.
Upon receiving the issuing instruction, the control unit 110 (not shown) conveys the medium 103 from the storage unit 102 in which the medium 103 is stored to the printing unit 104. By applying energy to the thermal head 106, the printing of the content according to the issuing instruction is colored on the medium 103.

  Thereafter, the specified length is first conveyed to the medium cutting unit 707, and the first solenoid (not shown) is driven to insert the notch 521 shown in FIG. 14, and further conveyed to the medium cutting unit 707 to the specified length. Then, the medium 103 is cut by driving a second solenoid (not shown). At this time, the length of the cut into the medium 103 and the length of the cut can be arbitrarily set to several types of lengths within a predetermined range depending on what is issued.

The following operations are the same as those in the other embodiments.
As described above, according to the seventh embodiment, by integrating the normal cutting part and the perforation cutting part, the issue medium with the perforation can be issued by the same terminal, and the terminal having excellent versatility can be obtained. Small space-saving and low-cost can be provided.
Further, by combining with any of the first to fourth embodiments, it is possible to stably accumulate the issuing media that does not cause a jam even during continuous issuing.

Furthermore, since it can be accumulated in a fixed order without changing the order of the issuing processes, it is not necessary for the operator of the medium processing apparatus to rearrange the order for confirming the normal processing of the issuing processes, and a terminal with excellent operability can be provided.
In each of the above-described embodiments, description has been made with a reciprocating blade. However, a circular rotary blade can be implemented in exactly the same manner.

  Furthermore, although the printing apparatus in each of the above embodiments has been described with a thermal printer, it is not necessarily limited to a thermal printer, and other printing apparatuses may of course be used.

  As described in detail above, it has a cutting section for cutting the medium, and the cutting section cuts the medium to an arbitrary length designated by the host, and issues a predetermined medium such as printing to issue the issuing medium In the medium processing apparatus, since the lifting support means for lifting and supporting the rear end of the medium that has been cut and issued is provided, it is possible to stably collect the issuing medium without causing jams even during continuous issuance. effective.

In addition, since it can be accumulated in a certain order without changing the order of the issuance process, it is not necessary for the operator of the medium processing apparatus to rearrange the order for confirming the normal process of the issuance process, and a terminal with excellent operability can be provided. effective.
In addition, since the cutting section is provided with a second cutting section having a second blade that cuts a part of the medium in the width direction in front of the cutting section in the medium transport direction, the issuance medium with a perforation that is easy to break Can be issued by the same terminal, and can provide a terminal having excellent versatility.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Apparatus 102 Medium storage part 103 Medium 104 Printing part 105 Platen roller 106 Thermal head 107 Medium cutting part 108 Medium stacking part 109 Ejection roller 111 Protrusion 211 Medium guide 212 Protrusion 312 Medium push plate 412 Protrusion 507 Medium cutting part 520 Issuing medium 521 Cutting 607 Medium cutting unit 607g Medium cutting unit 607G Medium cutting unit 707 Medium cutting unit

Claims (2)

In a medium processing apparatus that has a cutting unit that cuts a medium, and cuts the medium into an arbitrary length instructed by a host in the cutting unit and issues an issuing medium.
The cutting part is provided with a first blade for cutting the medium and a second blade for cutting leaving a part in the width direction of the medium,
In the state where the position of the cutting edge of the first blade and the second blade is changed in the cutting direction, a two-blade is formed, and the movement amount of the two-blade is controlled to control the medium A medium processing apparatus that selectively performs complete cutting and cutting that leaves a part in the width direction. In a medium processing apparatus that has a cutting unit that cuts a medium, and cuts the medium into an arbitrary length instructed by a host in the cutting unit and issues an issuing medium.
The cutting part is provided with a first blade for cutting the medium and a second blade for cutting leaving a part in the width direction of the medium,
The first blade and the second blade are alternately formed in steps in the cutting direction so as to be integrally formed into an integrated blade, and the amount of movement of the integrated blade is controlled to completely cut the medium and part of the width direction. The medium processing apparatus is characterized in that cutting is performed selectively.

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