JP2011251484A - Tape printing device, method for controlling the same and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a tape printing device, method for controlling the printing device and program, which can prepare a print label of a format similar to that prepared in the past.SOLUTION: The tape printing device 1 includes: an imaging section 50 for picking up an image of a tape shaped printed matter (step S105); a format extraction section for extracting format information of the tape shaped printed matter by analyzing a photographed image data for which the imaging section 50 picks up the image (step S106, step S107); and a format reflection section for reflecting the format information extracted by the format extraction section to a document data (step S108).

Description

  The present invention relates to a tape printer, a control method for the tape printer, and a program.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a tape printing apparatus that prints an image based on document data including a character string on a tape (label) is known. In such a tape printer, it is possible to variously change format information such as character size, typeface, and decoration in document data. Patent Document 1 discloses a tape printer that allows a user to set character attributes (format information) such as character size and typeface in paragraph units, line units, and character units.

Japanese Patent No. 3100164

  When creating a label using such a tape printer, the user may want to create a label of the format information of the character code information and attribute information (character attribute) similar to the label created in the past. . For example, when creating a label to be attached to the back cover of a file, there has been a demand for making the appearance the same by making the same format information as the label created in the past. However, in the conventional tape printer, it is difficult to create a label having the same format as the label created in the past unless the user knows the operation for changing the setting of the format information. There is also a problem that it is difficult to create a label having the same format as a label created by another person.

  SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is to solve at least a part of the problems described above, and the invention can be implemented as the following forms or application examples.

  Application Example 1 A tape printing apparatus according to this application example is a tape printing apparatus that prints an image based on document data on a tape, and includes an imaging unit that captures a tape-like printed material, and a captured image that is captured by the imaging unit. A format extraction unit that analyzes data to extract format information of the tape-like printed material, and a format reflection unit that reflects the format information extracted by the format extraction unit in the document data.

  According to such a tape printer, an imaging part images a tape-shaped printed matter. The format extraction unit analyzes the captured image data and extracts format information of the tape-like printed material. The format reflection unit reflects the format information on the document data. That is, the tape printer can extract the format information of the tape-like printed material and reflect it in the document data. It can then be printed on tape. As a result, the user creates a print label having the same format information as a print label (tape-like printed material) created in the past even if the user does not know the operation for changing the setting information of the format information of the tape printer. It becomes possible. It is also possible to create a print label having the same format information as a print label created by another person.

  Application Example 2 In the tape printer according to the application example, the format information extracted by the format extraction unit is character attribute information included in the captured image data.

  According to such a tape printer, the format information extracted by the format extraction unit is character attribute information included in the captured image data. Here, the attribute information is a so-called print attribute when a character string is printed. Thereby, the tape printer can create a print label having a print attribute similar to the print attribute of the character on the label (tape-like printed matter) created in the past.

  Application Example 3 In the tape printer according to the application example, the format information extracted by the format extraction unit is character code information of the character included in the captured image data.

  According to such a tape printer, the format information extracted by the format extraction unit is character code information of characters included in the captured image data. Thereby, the tape printer can create a print label of character code information similar to the character on the label (tape-like printed matter) created in the past.

  Application Example 4 In the tape printer according to the application example described above, the format information extracted by the format extraction unit is attribute information on the entire character included in the captured image data.

  According to such a tape printer, the format information extracted by the format extraction unit is attribute information (print attribute) relating to the entire character included in the captured image data. Thereby, the tape printer can create a print label having a print attribute similar to the print attribute of the entire character on the label (tape-like printed matter) created in the past.

  Application Example 5 In the tape printer according to the application example described above, the tape printer further includes a tape width input unit that inputs tape width information of the tape-shaped printed matter, and the format extraction unit is configured to input the tape based on the tape width information. The length of the printed material is extracted as the format information.

  According to such a tape printer, the tape width input unit inputs the tape width information of the tape-like printed material. Then, the format extraction unit extracts the length of the tape-like printed matter (tape length) as format information based on the captured image data and the tape width information. Thereby, the tape printer can create a printed label having the same length as a label (tape-like printed material) created in the past.

  Application Example 6 In the tape printer according to the application example, the format extraction unit extracts the size of the character included in the captured image data as the format information based on the tape width information. Features.

  According to such a tape printer, the format extraction unit extracts the character size (character size) included in the photographed image data based on the photographed image data and the tape width information. Thereby, the tape printer can create a printed label having the same character size as the label (tape-like printed material) created in the past.

  Application Example 7 In the tape printer according to the application example described above, the format extraction unit extracts, as the format information, the character spacing included in the photographed image data based on the tape width information. Features.

  According to such a tape printer, the format extraction unit extracts the character spacing included in the photographed image data based on the photographed image data and the tape width information. Thereby, the tape printer can create a printed label between character characters similar to a label (tape-like printed matter) created in the past.

  Application Example 8 A control method for a tape printing apparatus according to this application example is a control method for a tape printing apparatus that includes an imaging unit that images a tape-like printed matter and prints an image based on document data on a tape. An imaging step for imaging the tape-shaped printed material, a format extracting step for analyzing the captured image data captured at the imaging step and extracting format information of the tape-shaped printed material, and the format information extracted by the format extracting step. A format reflecting step for reflecting the document data.

  According to such a control method of the tape printer, the tape printer can extract the format information of the tape-like printed material and reflect it in the document data. It can then be printed on tape. Thereby, the tape printer can create a print label having the same format information as a label (tape-like printed material) created in the past.

  Application Example 9 A program according to this application example is for causing a computer to execute each step in the method for controlling a tape printing apparatus according to the application example.

  By causing the computer to execute such a program, the tape printing apparatus can create a print label having the same format information as a label (tape-like printed material) created in the past.

A perspective view showing a tape printer of an embodiment. A perspective view showing a tape printer of an embodiment. The block diagram which shows the circuit structure of a tape printer. Explanatory drawing of a structure of an attribute data storage part. 6 is a flowchart for explaining extraction processing of character code data and attribute data of the tape printer. It is explanatory drawing of the printing label and imaging data as an imaging target, (a) is a top view of a printing label, (b) is explanatory drawing of the picked-up image data which imaged the printing label. Explanatory drawing showing the imaging tape width selection screen. It is explanatory drawing of the structure of a character code data storage part and an attribute data storage part, (a) is explanatory drawing of a character code data storage part, (b) is explanatory drawing of an attribute data storage part.

  Hereinafter, embodiments will be described.

(Embodiment)
In the present embodiment, a tape printer that captures a print label, analyzes the image, and extracts format information (character code information, attribute information) will be described.

1 and 2 are perspective views showing the tape printer of this embodiment.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the tape printer 1 has a configuration in which the main body is housed in a housing 10. Moreover, the tape printer 1 has the imaging part 50 connected to the main body via the cable CB.

  A keyboard 11 is provided on the upper front side of the housing 10. The keyboard 11 is an input unit that accepts various input operations by the user, such as inputting a character (character) string, and includes a number of character keys that can input character strings such as kana, kanji, alphabets, numbers, and symbols, and a tape. And a plurality of control keys for instructing the printing apparatus 1 to perform various operations. The control keys provided on the keyboard 11 include a power key for switching power on and off, a conversion key for converting to kanji, a decision key for confirming an input character string, and a printing attribute as attribute information. A print attribute menu key for displaying a print attribute menu screen for setting the menu, a cursor key used for moving a cursor, a print key for executing printing, and the like.

  A display unit 12 made of a liquid crystal display device or the like is provided on the back side of the upper surface of the housing 10. The display unit 12 forms an image with a large number of pixels arranged in a matrix, and is used for displaying characters input from the keyboard 11, displaying a menu screen, a message screen, and the like.

  A recess 13 for mounting the tape cartridge 2 is formed adjacent to the display unit 12 on the back side of the upper surface of the housing 10. An opening / closing lid 14 is provided on the opening of the recess 13 so as to be openable and closable. By opening the opening / closing lid 14, the tape cartridge 2 can be attached and detached. In addition, the opening / closing lid 14 is provided with a translucent confirmation window 14a so that whether or not the tape cartridge 2 is mounted in the recess 13 can be visually recognized from the outside. The bottom surface of the recess 13 is provided with a thermal head 15 and rotary shafts 16a and 16b constituting a transport mechanism 16 (see FIG. 3). When the tape cartridge 2 is mounted in the recess 13, the tape cartridge 2 is provided. The thermal head 15 is fitted into the hole-shaped head fitting portion 21, and the rotary shafts 16a, 16b are engaged with the hole-shaped driven portions 22a, 22b, respectively.

  The tape cartridge 2 has a belt-like tape T and an ink ribbon R built in the cartridge case 20. The tape T is a printing medium of the tape printer 1 and has a configuration in which an adhesive layer is formed on the back surface of a base material made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) or a paper material and is covered with release paper. . The tape printing apparatus 1 can cope with a plurality of types of tape cartridges 2 having different widths, materials (materials of the base material), colors, and the like of the tape T, and the user uses the tape cartridge 2 according to the application and preference. be able to. The tape cartridge 2 is provided with a plurality of holes (not shown) for identifying the tape T incorporated therein, and the tape printer 1 is provided with a microswitch or the like provided on the bottom surface of the recess 13. This identification sensor 19 (see FIG. 3) can identify the tape type of the mounted tape cartridge 2.

  When the tape cartridge 2 is mounted in the recess 13, the surface of the tape T faces the thermal head 15 through the ink ribbon R at the head fitting portion 21. The thermal head 15 is formed with a plurality of heating elements (not shown) arranged in a line in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction (conveying direction) of the tape T, and selectively heats each heating element. As a result, the ink on the ink ribbon R is transferred (thermally transferred) to the surface of the tape T. Here, when the rotary shafts 16 a and 16 b are rotationally driven, the tape T and the ink ribbon R are conveyed, the tape T is discharged to the outside of the cartridge case 20, and the ink ribbon R is taken up inside the cartridge case 20. Then, by repeating the above thermal transfer while transporting the tape T and the ink ribbon R little by little, an image composed of a plurality of dots is printed on the surface of the tape T.

  A slit 17 is provided on the side surface of the housing 10 to communicate the outside of the housing 10 with the recess 13, and the printed tape T discharged from the cartridge case 20 passes through the slit 17. It is conveyed by a predetermined amount toward the outside. A cutter unit 18 for cutting the tape T that crosses the slit 17 is disposed inside the housing 10, and the printed portion of the tape T is cut by the cutter unit 18 and a tape piece ( The label is discharged from the opening (tape discharge port) of the slit 17.

  The imaging unit 50 has a configuration covered with a housing 50a and includes a CCD camera. The imaging lens 51 is exposed on the front surface 50f of the housing 50a. An imaging key 52 for instructing imaging is provided on the upper surface 50t of the housing 50a. When the imaging key 52 is pressed, imaging is performed by the CCD camera, and the captured image data is transferred to the main body of the tape printer 1 via the cable CB. In the present embodiment, the imaging unit 50 is a CCD camera, but is not limited thereto. It may be a camera having another imaging function or a scanner having an imaging element.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration of the tape printer 1.
As shown in FIG. 3, the tape printer 1 includes the keyboard 11, the display unit 12, the thermal head 15, the transport mechanism 16 including the rotation shafts 16 a and 16 b (see FIG. 2), the cutter unit 18, and the identification sensor 19. In addition, a control unit 30 that performs overall control of the operation of the tape printer 1, a display drive unit 41 that displays an image on the display unit 12, a head drive unit 42 that drives the thermal head 15 to generate heat, and a transport drive that drives the transport mechanism 16. A unit 43, a cutter driving unit 44 for driving the cutter unit 18, an imaging unit 50, and the like.

  The control unit 30 functions as a computer and has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 31, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 32, a ROM 33, a CGROM (Character Generator ROM) 34, and an input interface connected to each other via a bus 30a. (I / F) 35, output interface (I / F) 36, and the like.

  The CPU 31 operates according to a control program stored in the ROM 33 and controls various operations of the entire tape printer 1.

  The RAM 32 is a storage unit configured by a volatile storage device, and displays various processing results of the CPU 31, character code information (hereinafter referred to as “character code data”) input from the keyboard 11, and the display unit 12. Display image data to be printed, print image data to be printed on the thermal head 15, and the like are temporarily stored. The RAM 32 includes a character code data storage unit 32a, an attribute data storage unit 32b, and an image analysis memory 32c.

  The character code data storage unit 32a stores the character code data described above. Further, the attribute data storage unit 32b stores print attributes (hereinafter, also referred to as “attribute data”) set for the character code data.

Here, the attribute data storage unit 32b will be described.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the configuration of the attribute data storage unit 32b.
As shown in FIG. 4, the attribute types stored as print attributes in the attribute data storage unit 32 b are “typeface” indicating the font type of the character, “decoration” indicating the type of decoration for the character, and “ “Character size (dot)”, “Vertical / Horizontal” indicating vertical writing / horizontal writing, “Frame” indicating a frame covering the entire character string as a printing attribute for the entire character, “Character spacing (dot)” indicating the space between characters ”” Is “tape length (dot)” indicating the length of the tape T. Here, “dot” means the number of dots.

  When the user sets the print attribute on the print attribute menu screen for setting the print attribute, the set setting value is stored in the setting data of each attribute type in the attribute data storage unit 32b. In FIG. 4, initial values (default values) are stored in the setting data.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the image analysis memory 32 c of the RAM 32 stores the captured image data captured by the imaging unit 50. Then, the CPU 31 analyzes the photographed image data, extracts character code data (text data) included in the photographed image data, and extracts attribute data.

  The ROM 33 and the CGROM 34 are storage units configured by a nonvolatile storage device such as a mask ROM or a flash memory. The ROM 33 stores the above-described control program, various data, and the like. The ROM 33 includes an image analysis program 33a that analyzes the captured image data of the image analysis memory 32c and extracts character code data and attribute data.

  The CGROM 34 stores font data of characters that can be printed by the tape printer 1. The font data is bitmap format data for generating characters to be printed on the thermal head 15 and characters to be displayed on the display unit 12. Bitmap font data is composed of a large number of dots, and each dot corresponds to a heating element of the thermal head 15 or a pixel of the display unit 12. The CGROM 34 stores font data of a plurality of fonts. The CPU 31 acquires the corresponding font data from the CGROM 34 by designating the font type, character size, and character code, and uses the font data. Display image data and print image data are formed. As the font data, outline-format font data that can easily correspond to various character sizes may be used.

  The input interface 35 is connected to the keyboard 11, the identification sensor 19, and the imaging unit 50. When the user operates the keyboard 11, the keyboard 11 receives this operation and outputs key information corresponding to the operated key to the CPU 31 via the input interface 35. The identification sensor 19 outputs identification information corresponding to the tape type of the mounted tape cartridge 2 to the CPU 31 via the input interface 35. The captured image data captured by the imaging unit 50 is stored in the image analysis memory 32c via the input interface 35.

  A display drive unit 41, a head drive unit 42, a conveyance drive unit 43, and a cutter drive unit 44 are connected to the output interface 36, and these are based on the control of the CPU 31, the display unit 12, the thermal head 15, Each of the transport mechanism 16 and the cutter unit 18 is driven.

  In the tape printing apparatus 1 configured as described above, when the user operates the power key, the tape printing apparatus 1 starts operation, and can input characters using the character keys and various instructions using the control keys. It becomes a state.

  Here, when the user operates a character key to input a character, the keyboard 11 receives this input and outputs key information to the control unit 30. The control unit 30 specifies the character code of the input character based on the key information input from the keyboard 11 and stores this character code in the character code data storage unit 32 a of the RAM 32. Then, font data corresponding to the character code is acquired from the CGROM 34, and display image data is formed using the font data. When the control unit 30 supplies the display image data to the display driving unit 41, the input characters are displayed on the display unit 12. If the user repeats character input a plurality of times, the character code data storage unit 32a stores character code data including a plurality of character codes, and the display unit 12 includes a character string composed of a plurality of characters. Is displayed.

  When the user presses the print attribute menu key and performs an operation on the print attribute menu screen, the control unit 30 stores the set print attribute in the attribute data storage unit 32b based on the operated operation information. .

  When the user operates a print key after inputting characters (character strings) and print attributes, the tape printer 1 executes print processing.

Next, a description will be given of a process in which the tape printer 1 captures a print label that is a tape-like printed matter and extracts character code data and attribute data as format information.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the character code data and attribute data extraction processing of the tape printer 1. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a print label and image data as an imaging target, FIG. 6 (a) is a plan view of the print label, and FIG. 6 (b) is a captured image obtained by imaging the print label. It is explanatory drawing of data.

The control unit 30 instructs the display driving unit 41 to display an imaging tape width selection screen for inputting the tape width information of the print label L1 to be imaged (step S101). Here, the imaging tape width selection screen will be described.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an imaging tape width selection screen.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a character string “imaging tape width selection” representing the imaging tape width selection screen is displayed at the top of the imaging tape width selection screen G1. Below that, character strings of “6 mm”, “9 mm”, “12 mm”, and “18 mm” are displayed in order. The user can select one by pressing a cursor key provided on the keyboard 11 and further pressing a determination key. The selected tape width (tape width information) is temporarily stored in the RAM 32. Here, the currently selected item is displayed in black and white reversed characters. In the present embodiment, selectable tape widths are “6 mm”, “9 mm”, “12 mm”, and “18 mm”, but are not limited thereto.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the control unit 30 causes the user to select the tape width of the print label to be imaged while the imaging tape width selection screen G1 is displayed (step S102). If the tape width has not been selected (step S102: NO), step S102 is looped to wait for selection. When the tape width is selected (step S102: YES), the control unit 30 temporarily stores the selected tape width (tape width information) in the RAM 32 (step S103). The control unit 30 and the keyboard 11 at this time correspond to a tape width input unit.

  Next, the control unit 30 determines whether or not the imaging key 52 of the imaging unit 50 has been pressed (step S104). If the imaging key 52 has not been pressed (step S104: NO), step S104 is looped to wait for the pressing.

  When the imaging key 52 is pressed by the user (step S104: YES), the imaging unit 50 images the print label L1 as shown in FIG. 6A with the CCD camera (step S105). At this time, the captured image data is captured image data D1 as shown in FIG. Then, the control unit 30 inputs the captured image data D1 captured by the imaging unit 50 and stores it in the image analysis memory 32c of the RAM 32.

  Then, the control unit 30 executes the image analysis program 33a and analyzes the captured image data D1 in the image analysis memory 32c (step S106). Then, the control unit 30 extracts character code data and attribute data (step S107). Specifically, the control unit 30 performs contour extraction processing on the captured image data D1. Then, pattern matching processing is performed to extract the shapes of characters and figures. Thereby, “character code data” and attribute data such as “typeface”, “decoration”, “frame”, “vertical / horizontal” are extracted.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the tape contour TO is extracted from the captured image data, the ratio between the tape width direction and the tape length direction is calculated, and the tape width (tape width information) stored in step S103 is calculated. Based on this, the number of dots of “tape length” is calculated. Further, the ratio of the character portion occupying the tape outline TO is calculated, and “character size” and “character spacing” are calculated from the number of dots of the tape width and tape length. The control unit 30 at this time corresponds to a format extraction unit. Note that the contour extraction process and the pattern matching process use known techniques. The character extraction process can also be performed based on a known OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technique.

  The control unit 30 writes the extracted character code data and attribute data into the character code data storage unit 32a and the attribute data storage unit 32b, thereby reflecting them in the document data being edited (step S108). The control unit 30 at this time corresponds to a format reflection unit. And the process which extracts character code data and attribute data is complete | finished.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of the configuration of the character code data storage unit 32a and the attribute data storage unit 32b after the process of extracting and reflecting the format information, and FIG. 8A shows the character code data storage unit. FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram of the attribute data storage unit 32b. When the process of extracting the character code data and attribute data described above is performed, as shown in FIG. 8, the character code data “ABC” similar to the print label L1 is stored in the character code data storage unit 32a. Further, the attribute data extracted from the print label L1 is stored in the attribute data storage unit 32b.

According to the embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The tape printer 1 images the print label L1 by the imaging unit 50, analyzes the captured image data D1, and extracts attribute data. Then, the extracted attribute data is reflected in the attribute data storage unit 32b. That is, the tape printer 1 can extract attribute data such as the typeface, decoration, frame, and vertical / horizontal of the print label L1 and reflect it in the document data being edited. The user can edit or print the document data. Thus, even if the user is not familiar with the operation for changing the setting of the attribute data, the tape printing apparatus 1 can easily create a print label having the same attribute data as the print label created in the past. It becomes possible. It is also possible to create a print label having the same attribute data as a print label created by another person.

  (2) The tape printer 1 images the print label L1 by the imaging unit 50, analyzes the captured image data D1, and extracts character code data. Then, the extracted character code data is reflected in the character code data storage unit 32a. That is, the tape printer 1 can extract the character code data of the print label L1 and reflect it in the document data being edited. The user can edit or print the document data. Thereby, even if the user does not know the operation for inputting the character code data, the tape printer 1 can easily create the print label of the character code data similar to the print label created in the past. Is possible. It is also possible to create a print label of character code data similar to a print label created by another person.

  (3) The tape printer 1 receives input of the tape width (tape width information) of the print label L1. Then, the tape printer 1 calculates the tape length of the print label based on the photographed image data D1 and the tape width. The character size and character spacing are also calculated. Thereby, even if the user is not familiar with the operation for changing the setting of the tape length, character size, and character spacing, the tape printer 1 can use the tape length, character size, Printing labels between characters can be easily created. It is also possible to create a print label similar to a print label created by another person, such as tape length, character size, and character.

  (4) Since the tape printing apparatus 1 can capture an image of the print label by the imaging unit 50, for example, if a sample of the print label is placed in the instruction manual of the tape printing apparatus 1, the sample Can be used to create a print label with similar attribute data. Therefore, the user can easily set complicated attribute data.

  In addition, the above-described embodiment can be configured in the form of a recording medium or the like in which a program for realizing the above functions is recorded so as to be readable by a computer. Recording media include flexible disks, hard disks, CDs and DVDs, optical disks such as Blu-ray Disc (registered trademark), magneto-optical disks, memory cards equipped with non-volatile semiconductor memory, USB memories, and internal storage of tape printers. Various media that can be read by the computer, such as a device (a semiconductor memory such as a RAM or a ROM), can be used.

  In addition, it is not limited to embodiment mentioned above, It is possible to implement by adding various change, improvement, etc. A modification will be described below.

  (Modification 1) In the above embodiment, the tape printer 1 analyzes the captured image data D1 and extracts the character code data and attribute data by executing the image analysis program 33a as software. A circuit device (hardware) capable of executing the same processing as that of the image analysis program 33a may be provided, and the processing may be performed by the circuit device.

  (Modification 2) In the above embodiment, the attribute types stored in the attribute data storage unit 32b of the tape printer 1 are “typeface”, “decoration”, “character size”, “vertical / horizontal”, “frame”. “Between characters” and “tape length”, but are not limited thereto. Other print attributes may be extracted and stored.

  (Modification 3) In the above embodiment, the “character size”, “inter-character”, and “tape length” of the attribute data storage unit 32b of the tape printer 1 are stored as the number of dots. Not what you want. For example, you may memorize | store as a numerical value showing the relative magnitude | size with respect to a tape width.

  (Modification 4) In the above embodiment, the main body of the tape printer 1 and the imaging unit 50 are connected via the cable CB. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, captured image data captured by wireless communication using radio waves or the like may be transmitted. The captured image data captured by the imaging unit 50 is stored in a recording medium such as a memory card, and the captured image data is transferred to the image analysis memory 32c by loading the recording medium in the main body of the tape printer 1. It is good also as such an aspect.

  (Modification 5) In the above embodiment, the thermal transfer method using the thermal head 15 is used as a printing method for printing characters and the like on the tape T. However, the present invention is not limited to this method, and an inkjet method for ejecting ink droplets or the like. Other printing methods may be used.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Tape printer, 2 ... Tape cartridge, 10 ... Housing | casing, 11 ... Keyboard, 12 ... Display part, 15 ... Thermal head, 16 ... Conveyance mechanism, 18 ... Cutter unit, 19 ... Identification sensor, 30 ... Control part, 31 ... CPU, 32 ... RAM, 32a ... character code data storage unit, 32b ... attribute data storage unit, 32c ... memory for image analysis, 33 ... ROM, 33a ... image analysis program, 34 ... CGROM, 35 ... input interface, 36 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Output interface, 41 ... Display drive part, 42 ... Head drive part, 43 ... Conveyance drive part, 44 ... Cutter drive part, 50 ... Imaging part, 51 ... Imaging lens, 52 ... Imaging key.

Claims (9)

A tape printer for printing an image based on document data on a tape,
An imaging unit for imaging a tape-like printed matter;
A format extraction unit that analyzes the captured image data captured by the imaging unit and extracts format information of the tape-like printed matter;
A format reflecting unit that reflects the format information extracted by the format extracting unit on the document data;
A tape printing apparatus comprising: The tape printer according to claim 1,
The tape printer according to claim 1, wherein the format information extracted by the format extraction unit is character attribute information included in the captured image data. The tape printer according to claim 1 or 2,
The tape printing apparatus, wherein the format information extracted by the format extraction unit is character code information of the character included in the captured image data. It is a tape printer as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3, Comprising:
The tape printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the format information extracted by the format extraction unit is attribute information relating to the entire character included in the captured image data. It is a tape printer as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4, Comprising:
A tape width input unit for inputting tape width information of the tape-like printed matter;
The said format extraction part extracts the length of the said tape-shaped printed matter as said format information based on the said tape width information, The tape printer characterized by the above-mentioned. The tape printer according to claim 5, wherein
The format extracting unit extracts the size of the character included in the captured image data as the format information based on the tape width information. The tape printer according to claim 5 or 6,
The said format extraction part extracts the space between the characters of the said character contained in the said picked-up image data as said format information based on the said tape width information, The tape printing apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. A control method of a tape printer having an imaging unit for imaging a tape-like printed matter and printing an image based on document data on a tape,
An imaging step of imaging the tape-like printed matter;
A format extraction step of analyzing the captured image data captured by the imaging step and extracting format information of the tape-like printed matter;
A format reflecting step of reflecting the format information extracted by the format extracting step on the document data;
A control method for a tape printer, comprising:   The program for making a computer perform each step in the control method of the tape printer of Claim 8.

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