JP2019084765A - Printer and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a printer and a program that can save the trouble to attach a tube after printing to a cable and also reduce occurrence of a miss in fitting the tube.SOLUTION: A CPU of a printer generates, based upon print details that a reception part receives, first print data including one-side data for printing one side and other-side data for printing the other side, and also generates, based upon the first print data or print details, second print data having the one-side data and the other-side data replaced with each other. The CPU of the printer prints, based upon the first print data, a first print part on a tube, and also prints, based upon the second print data, a second print part on an upstream side in a conveying direction of the tube having the first print part printed. The CPU of the printer conveys the tube and makes a partial cut between the first print part and second print part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a printing apparatus and a program.

  DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART Conventionally, the printing apparatus which prints on a tube is known (refer patent document 1). The tubes printed by this printing apparatus are mainly attached to both ends of a cable connecting between the terminals of the apparatus so that the connection source and connection destination are not mistaken.

  A terminal device is connected to the printing device described in Patent Document 1. For example, when the user inputs “A01 / B95” as the print content via the operation unit on the terminal device side, the terminal device generates print data of “A01 / B95” and prints before and after “/”. The print data of "B95 / A01" whose contents are replaced is generated and transmitted to the printing apparatus. In general, "A91" before "/" of "A01 / B95" indicates the connection source, and "B95" after "/" indicates the connection destination.

JP, 2017-177492, A

  In this case, the tube printed as "A01 / B95" and the tube printed as "B95 / A01" are discharged from the printing apparatus. Therefore, when attaching a printed tube to a cable, the user inserts a separate tube in the both ends of a cable, and it takes time and effort. Moreover, when attaching to a cable, since it is necessary to confirm the printing content of the tube to be attached at each end of the cable, it takes time and effort. In addition, it is possible to attach the wrong tube.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a printing apparatus and program capable of reducing the trouble of attaching a tube after printing to a cable and reducing the occurrence of a tube attachment error.

  The printing apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention is provided in a printing unit that performs printing on a tube, a transport unit that transports the tube, and a transport path along which the tube is transported, and a part of the tube in the circumferential direction And a receiving unit for receiving input of print contents including one side and the other side of the first print portion to be printed on the tube, the reception unit receiving First print data generation means for generating first print data including one side data for printing the one side and the other side data for printing the other side based on the print content, the first print data or the first print data A second print data generation unit that generates second print data in which the one-side data and the other-side data are switched based on the print content, and the print unit based on the first print data First printing control means for printing the first print portion on the tube, and upstream of the transport direction of the tube on which the first print portion is printed, based on the second print data A second printing control unit that controls the printing unit to print the second printing portion, and controls the transport unit to transport the tube and control the cutting unit; And a partial cut control unit configured to execute the partial cut with the second print portion.

  In the printing apparatus, the receiving unit receives an input of print content including one side and the other side of the first print portion, and the first print data generation unit generates the first print data. The second print data generation unit generates second print data in which the one-side data and the other-side data included in the first print data are interchanged. Therefore, there is no need to input the print content of the second print portion, and the time and effort of input for creating the second print data can be saved. Further, the printing apparatus prints a second print portion based on the second print data on the upstream side of the tube on which the first print portion based on the first print data is printed. The printing apparatus also transports the tube and partially cuts between the first print portion and the second print portion. Thus, the printing device can create a set of printed tubes consisting of a first print portion and a second print portion connected in partial cuts. Next, one set of printed tubes is inserted into the cable at one time, and after insertion, the first print part and the second print part are separated and attached to both ends of the cable, thus reducing the man-hour for cable preparation work it can. Also, the possibility of inserting a tube after incorrect printing can be reduced.

  In the printing apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, the second print data generation unit is configured to, based on the first print data or the print content, the one side data and the other side data are the one side and the one side. The second print data may be created in which the other side is interchanged and rotated 180 ° for printing. In the printing apparatus, the second print data generation unit is a print state in which one side data and the other side data are interchanged and rotated 180 degrees (vertically reversed) based on the first print data or the print content. Create second print data that will be Therefore, the trouble of the input for producing the second print data can be saved. Further, the second print portion is printed in a state in which the first print portion is turned upside down. Therefore, in the tube after printing, which is a set of the first print portion and the second print portion connected by the partial cut, the connection source information is always on the connection source side. Therefore, the occurrence of mounting errors can be suppressed.

  In the printing apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, the first print data generation means may carry forward or backward the consecutive symbols which are designated consecutive symbols included in the first print portion into the next consecutive symbols. The first print data is generated, and the second print data generation unit generates the second print data in which the continuous symbol of the second print portion is rounded up or down to the next sequential symbol, The first print data and the second print in which the continuous symbol is moved up or down to the next order until the designated number of times is reached, respectively, the first print data generation means and the second print data generation means Data may be generated. The printing apparatus can print the sets of the first print data and the second print data in accordance with the order of designation of the continuous symbols, thereby saving the trouble of inputting. Therefore, the productivity of the printing apparatus is improved.

  In the printing apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, the next consecutive symbol may be a consecutive symbol which skips a designated number of the consecutive symbols. The printing apparatus can perform serial number printing over the designated number of continuous symbols, and the user can save time and effort of inputting the print content, thereby improving the convenience of the user.

  In the printing apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, the second print in which the second print data generation unit interchanges the one side data and the other side data based on the first print data or the print content Based on the first conversion mode for generating data, or the first print data or the print content, the second print data generation unit is configured to generate the one side data and the other side data, the one side and the other side. And conversion mode setting means for setting a second conversion mode for creating the second print data in a printing state rotated 180 °. Since the printing apparatus includes the conversion mode setting means, the user can set the first conversion mode or the second conversion mode, and the convenience of the user is improved.

  In the printing device according to the first aspect of the present invention, the printing device includes a display unit for displaying at least a function, and in the case of the first conversion mode, controls the display unit to display a predetermined character. In the case of the second conversion mode, the display unit may include display control means for causing the display unit to rotate the predetermined character by 180 °. In the printing apparatus, the display mode of the predetermined character displayed on the display unit differs between the first conversion mode and the second conversion mode. Therefore, the convenience of the user is improved, and the user can find an error before printing. Therefore, the productivity of the printing apparatus is improved.

  The printing apparatus according to the second aspect of the present invention is provided in a printing unit that performs printing on a tube, a transport unit that transports the tube, and a transport path along which the tube is transported, and a part of the tube in the circumferential direction And a cutting unit that performs a partial cut that is a cutting that has been left behind, and one side data printed on one side of the first print portion and the first print portion, transmitted from the connected terminal device, in the tube A first print data including the other side data to be printed on the other side of the paper; and a communication unit that receives the second print data in which the one side data and the other side data are interchanged; First printing control means for controlling the printing unit to cause the tube to print the first printing portion, and the second printing on the upstream side of the tube on which the first printing portion is printed Controlling the printing unit based on the second printing control unit for controlling printing of the second printing portion, and controlling the transport unit to transport the tube, and controlling the cutting unit; A partial cut control means for performing the partial cut is provided between the first print portion and the second print portion.

  In the printing apparatus, the communication unit receives, from the terminal device, the first print data including the one-side data and the other-side data, and the second print data in which the one-side data and the other-side data are interchanged. Then, the printing apparatus prints a second print portion based on the second print data on the upstream side of the tube on which the first print portion based on the first print data is printed. The printing apparatus also transports the tube and partially cuts between the first print portion and the second print portion. Thus, the printing device can create a set of printed tubes consisting of a first print portion and a second print portion connected in partial cuts. Next, one set of printed tubes is inserted into the cable at one time, and after insertion, the first print part and the second print part are separated and attached to both ends of the cable, thus reducing the man-hour for cable preparation work it can. Also, the possibility of inserting a tube after incorrect printing can be reduced.

  The program according to the third aspect of the present invention is provided in a printing unit that performs printing on a tube, a transport unit that transports the tube, and a transport path along which the tube is transported, and a part of the tube in the circumferential direction A receiving unit connected to a printing apparatus including a cutting unit for performing a partial cut which is a remaining cutting, and receiving an input of print contents including one side and the other side of the first print portion to be printed on the tube; Printing one side data and the other side printing the one side based on the print contents received by the reception unit on a computer of the terminal device including a second communication unit capable of communicating with the printing apparatus First print data generation procedure for generating first print data including the other side data, and replacing the one side data with the other side data based on the first print data or the print content A second print data generation procedure for generating a second print data, and controlling the transport unit to transport the tube and control the cutting unit; and based on the first print portion and the second print data A partial cut instruction generation procedure for generating a partial cut instruction to execute the partial cut between the second print portion printed on the tube by the print unit, the first print data, and the second print data A transmission procedure for transmitting print data and the partial cut command from the second communication unit to the printing apparatus is performed.

  The program is executed by the computer of the terminal device, and the terminal device transmits the first print data, the second print data, and the partial cut instruction, whereby the printing device performs the first print portion based on the first print data. Print a second print portion based on the second print data on the upstream side of the printed tube. The printing apparatus also transports the tube and partially cuts between the first print portion and the second print portion. Thus, the printing device can create a set of printed tubes consisting of a first print portion and a second print portion connected in partial cuts. Next, one set of printed tubes is inserted into the cable at one time, and after insertion, the first print part and the second print part are separated and attached to both ends of the cable, thus reducing the man-hour for cable preparation work it can. Also, the possibility of inserting a tube after incorrect printing can be reduced.

  In the program according to the third aspect of the present invention, in the second print data generation procedure, the one-side data and the other-side data are the one side and the one based on the first print data or the print content. The second print data may be created in which the other side is replaced and the print state rotated 180 ° is generated. In the second print data generation procedure, based on the first print data or the print content, the one-side data and the other-side data in the print state on the tube are printed by rotating one side and the other side by 180 °. Second print data is created. Therefore, the trouble of the input for producing the second print data can be saved. In addition, the second print portion is printed in a state where the first print portion is interchanged with one side and the other side and rotated 180 degrees. Therefore, in the tube after printing, which is a set of the first print portion and the second print portion connected by the partial cut, the connection source information is always on the connection source side. Therefore, the occurrence of mounting errors can be suppressed.

  In the program according to the third aspect of the present invention, in the first print data generation procedure, a continuous symbol which is a designated continuous symbol included in the first print portion is rounded up or down to the next sequential symbol. First print data may be generated, and in the second print data generation procedure, second print data may be generated in which the continuous symbol of the second print portion is rounded up or down to the next sequential symbol. The terminal device generates a set of the first print data and the second print data in accordance with the order of designation of the continuous symbols, and transmits the set to the printing device. Therefore, the productivity of the printing apparatus is improved.

  In the program according to the third aspect of the present invention, the next consecutive symbol may be a consecutive symbol which skips a designated number of the consecutive symbols. The printing apparatus can perform serial number printing over the designated number of continuous symbols, and the user can save time and effort of inputting the print content, so the convenience of the user is improved.

  In the program according to the third aspect of the present invention, the second printing in which the one side data and the other side data are exchanged in the second print data generation procedure based on the first print data or the print content. The one side data and the other side data are one side and the other side in the second print data generation procedure based on the first conversion mode for creating data or the first print data or the print content. The computer may be caused to execute a conversion mode setting procedure for setting a second conversion mode for creating the second print data in which the side is replaced and the print state rotated by 180 ° is created. Since the above program comprises the conversion mode setting procedure, the convenience of the user is improved.

  In the program according to the third aspect of the present invention, the terminal device includes a display unit, and in the case of the first conversion mode, the terminal unit controls the display unit to display a predetermined character, and the second When in the conversion mode, the display unit may be controlled to cause the computer to execute a mode display control procedure for causing the predetermined character to be rotated 180 degrees. The display mode of the predetermined character displayed on the display unit differs between the case of the first conversion mode and the case of the second conversion mode. Therefore, the convenience of the user is improved, and the user can find an error before printing. Therefore, the productivity of the printing apparatus is improved.

  The program according to the fourth aspect of the present invention is provided in a printing unit that performs printing on a tube, a transport unit that transports the tube, and a transport path along which the tube is transported, and a part of the tube in the circumferential direction A computer of a printing apparatus, comprising: a cutting unit for executing a partial cut which is a remaining cutting; and a receiving unit for receiving an input of print contents including one side and the other side of a first print portion to be printed on the tube. A first print data generation procedure for generating first print data including one side data for printing the one side and the other side data for printing the other side based on the print content received by the reception unit; A second print data generation procedure for generating second print data in which the one-side data and the other-side data are switched based on print data or the print content; and A first printing control procedure for controlling the printing unit to cause the tube to print the first printing portion on the basis of a timer; and an upstream side of the tube on which the first printing portion is printed; (2) A second printing control procedure for controlling the printing unit to print the second printing portion based on the printing data, and controlling the transport unit to transport the tube and control the cutting unit. And performing a partial cut control procedure for performing the partial cut between the first print portion and the second print portion.

  The program is executed by the computer of the printing apparatus, and the printing apparatus receives the input of the print content including the one side and the other side of the first print portion, and the first print data is generated in the first print data generation procedure. Is generated. Second print data in which one-side data and the other-side data included in the first print data are replaced in the second print data generation procedure is generated. Therefore, there is no need to input the print content of the second print portion, and the time and effort of second print data creation can be saved. Further, the printing apparatus prints a second print portion based on the second print data on the upstream side of the tube on which the first print portion based on the first print data is printed. Also, the printing apparatus transports the tube and partially cuts between the first print portion and the second print portion. Therefore, it is possible to create a set of printed tubes consisting of the first print portion and the second print portion connected by partial cutting. Next, one set of printed tubes is inserted into the cable at one time, and after insertion, the first print part and the second print part are separated and attached to both ends of the cable, thus reducing the man-hour for cable preparation work it can. Also, the possibility of inserting a tube after incorrect printing can be reduced.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the printing apparatus 1A as viewed from the front upper right. 5 is a plan view of a main body case 51. FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the printing apparatus 1A. (1) is a diagram showing an example of the tube printing setting screen 131, and (2) is a diagram showing an example of the printing content setting screen 132. (1) is a diagram showing an example of the printing result in the OFF mode, (2) is a diagram showing an example of the printing result in the case where the conversion mode 131M is the first conversion mode, and (3) is a diagram FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a print result when the conversion mode 131M is the second conversion mode. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of conversion mode setting processing. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of conversion mode printing processing. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a printing apparatus 1B and a terminal device 2. It is a part of flowchart which shows the flow of the conversion mode setting process in 2nd embodiment. It is a remaining part of the flowchart which shows the flow of the conversion mode setting process in 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the conversion mode printing process in 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the conversion mode setting process in 3rd embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the conversion mode printing process in 3rd embodiment. (1) is a figure which shows the tube 9 after printing, (2)-(4) is a figure which shows the usage method of one set of tube 80 after printing.

First Embodiment
A printing apparatus 1A according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, upper, lower, lower left, upper right, lower right, and upper left in FIG. 1 will be respectively defined as upper, lower, front, rear, right, and left of the printing apparatus 1A. . The printing apparatus 1A can print characters on a long print medium based on print data. The print medium is, for example, a cylindrical tube 9. The character is at least one of a symbol, a symbol string, a figure, an illustration, and the like. A symbol is a concept that includes letters and numbers.

<Outline of Printing Device 1A>
As shown in FIG. 1, the printing apparatus 1A includes a housing 5. The housing 5 includes a main body case 51 and a cover 52. The main body case 51 is a rectangular parallelepiped box-like member which is long in the left-right direction in the example of FIG. The cover 52 is a plate-like member disposed on the upper side of the main body case 51. A keyboard 13 is provided on the top surface of the cover 52. The keyboard 13 is connected to the main body case 51 via a USB (Universal Serial Bus: registered trademark) cable 79. The keyboard 13 includes an input unit 13A and a display unit 13B. The input unit 13A has a plurality of keys, and inputs various information to the printing apparatus 1A in accordance with the user's operation of the keys. The display unit 13B is, for example, a liquid crystal display device or the like, and displays various setting screens, various information, and the like. The rear end of the cover 52 is rotatably supported on the rear end upper side of the main body case 51. When the cover 52 is closed with respect to the main body case 51, the cover 52 covers the mounting surface 51A (see FIG. 2) (see FIG. 1). When the cover 52 is opened with respect to the main body case 51, the mounting surface 51A is exposed upward (see FIG. 2).

  A tube insertion port 15, a tube discharge port 16 (see FIG. 2), and an operation unit 17 (see FIG. 1) are provided on the side surface of the housing 5. The tube insertion port 15 is provided on the right side of the housing 5. The tube insertion port 15 is an opening for guiding the tube 9 into the inside of the housing 5. The tube discharge port 16 is provided on the left surface of the housing 5. The tube discharge port 16 is an opening for discharging the tube 9 to the outside of the housing 5. The operation unit 17 includes a plurality of LEDs indicating the operating state of the printing apparatus 1A, and a plurality of operation buttons such as a power button and a start button.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a ribbon mounting portion 30, a tube mounting portion 40, a cutter 64 and the like are provided on the mounting surface 51 A side of the main body case 51. The ribbon mounting portion 30 is on the left side of the mounting surface 51A. The ribbon mounting portion 30 is a recess that opens upward. The ribbon cassette 90 is removable from the ribbon mounting unit 30. The ribbon cassette 90 is a box-like body in which an unused ink ribbon 90A, a ribbon take-up spool 91 for taking up the used ribbon, and the like are accommodated. The user can attach and detach the ribbon cassette 90 to the ribbon mounting portion 30 from the upper side with the cover 52 opened.

  The tube mounting portion 40 is extended substantially in the left-right direction from the tube insertion port 15 to the tube discharge port 16. Hereinafter, the direction in which the tube mounting portion 40 extends from the tube insertion port 15 toward the tube discharge port 16 is referred to as a transport direction. The tube mounting portion 40 passes through the rear side of the ribbon mounting portion 30 and communicates with the rear end of the ribbon mounting portion 30. The tube mounting portion 40 is a groove that opens upward. The tube 9 is attachable to and detachable from the tube mounting portion 40. The user can attach and detach the tube 9 from the upper side with respect to the tube mounting portion 40 with the cover 52 opened. The tube 9 is attached to the tube attachment portion 40 so as to extend from the tube insertion port 15 to the tube discharge port 16.

  The cutter 64 is provided on the right side of the tube outlet 16. The cutter 64 can cut the printed tube 9 in its radial direction. Further, the cutter 64 can be partially cut under control of the CPU 41 (see FIG. 3) to leave a part of the radial direction without cutting.

  The ribbon mounting portion 30 is provided with a ribbon take-up shaft 63, a print head 61, and a plurality of transport rollers 65-69. The ribbon winding shaft 63 is engaged with a through hole (not shown) at the center of the ribbon winding spool 91. The print head 61 is a thermal head having a plurality of heating elements. The plurality of heat generating elements are vertically juxtaposed perpendicularly to the transport direction of the tube 9 and correspond to the plurality of dots indicated by the print data. The print head 61 performs printing for each printing line in which a plurality of heating elements are arranged.

  The print head 61 moves between the print position and the non-print position by the drive of the head motor 97 (see FIG. 3). In FIG. 2, the print head 61 at the non-printing position is indicated by a solid line, and the print head 61 at the printing position is indicated by a two-dot chain line. The print head 61 in the printing position sandwiches the tube 9 with the transport roller 65. The print head 61 in the non-printing position is spaced forward from the transport roller 65.

  Each of the transport rollers 65 to 69 transports the tube 9 mounted on the tube mounting portion 40 along the transport direction. The transport roller 65 is provided on the rear side of the print head 61. The transport roller 65 faces the print head 61 with the tube mounting portion 40 interposed therebetween. The conveyance roller 66 is provided on the rear side of the tube mounting portion 40 and on the upstream side of the conveyance roller 65 in the conveyance direction. The conveyance roller 67 is provided on the rear side of the tube mounting portion 40 and on the downstream side of the conveyance roller 65 in the conveyance direction. Each of the transport rollers 65 to 67 is rotatable clockwise in plan view.

  The conveyance roller 68 is provided on the front side of the conveyance roller 66. The conveyance roller 68 is opposed to the conveyance roller 66 with the tube mounting portion 40 interposed therebetween. The conveyance roller 69 is provided on the front side of the conveyance roller 67. The conveyance roller 69 is opposed to the conveyance roller 67 with the tube mounting portion 40 interposed therebetween. The transport rollers 68 and 69 can rotate counterclockwise in plan view.

  The transport rollers 68 and 69 are respectively movable between the printing position and the non-printing position. In FIG. 2, the conveyance rollers 68 and 69 in the non-printing position are indicated by solid lines, and the conveyance rollers 68 and 69 in the printing position are indicated by two-dot chain lines. The transport rollers 68 and 69 at the printing position are biased in the direction approaching the transport rollers 66 and 67 with the tube 9 mounted on the tube mounting unit 40 interposed therebetween. The transport rollers 68 and 69 in the non-printing position are spaced forward from the transport rollers 66 and 67, respectively. The user can switch the transport rollers 68 and 69 between the printing position and the non-printing position by operating the release lever 70 provided at the rear of the mounting surface 51A.

<Electric Configuration of Printing Device 1A>
The electrical configuration of the printing apparatus 1A will be described with reference to FIG. The printing apparatus 1A includes a control substrate 20. The control board 20 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 41, a read only memory (ROM) 42, a character graphic read only memory (CGROM) 43, a random access memory (RAM) 44, a flash memory 45, an input / output interface 49, and the like. Prepare. The CPU 41 controls the entire printing apparatus 1A, and is connected to the ROM 42, the CGROM 43, the RAM 44, the flash memory 45, the input / output interface 49, and the like via the bus 46. The ROM 42 stores a program that the CPU 41 executes to control the entire printing apparatus 1A. The CGROM 43 stores printing dot pattern data for printing characters. The RAM 44 temporarily stores print data, various flags, and the like. The flash memory 45 stores various setting screen data (see FIG. 4) and the like.

  To the input / output interface 49, the operation unit 17, the input unit 13A, the display unit 13B, the drive circuits 73, 74, 75, 76, the built-in battery 18, and the like are connected. The operation unit 17, the input unit 13A, and the display unit 13B are described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted. The drive circuit 73 is an electronic circuit for driving the print head 61. The drive circuit 74 is an electronic circuit for driving the head motor 97. The drive circuit 75 is an electronic circuit for driving the conveyance motor 98. The transport motor 98 is a stepping motor. By driving the conveyance motor 98, the conveyance rollers 65 to 69 and the ribbon winding shaft 63 are rotated. The drive circuit 76 is an electronic circuit for driving the cut motor 99. The cutter 64 operates by driving the cut motor 99. The built-in battery 18 is, for example, a lithium battery, and supplies power to the entire printing apparatus 1A.

<Example of printing operation>
An example of the printing operation by the printing apparatus 1A will be described with reference to FIG. The user mounts the ribbon cassette 90 on the ribbon mounting unit 30 with the cover 52 opened. When the ribbon cassette 90 is attached to the ribbon attachment unit 30, the ribbon take-up shaft 63 is inserted into the through hole of the ribbon take-up spool 91. The user mounts the tube 9 on the tube mounting portion 40 with the print head 61 and the transport rollers 68 and 69 in the non-printing position. The user operates the release lever 70 to move the transport rollers 68 and 69 to the printing position, and closes the cover 52. The user operates the input unit 13A and inputs a print instruction to start printing to the printing apparatus 1A.

  When acquiring the print instruction, the CPU 41 drives the head motor 97 to move the print head 61 from the non-printing position to the printing position. The print head 61 is disposed inside the tube mounting portion 40 and approaches the transport roller 65. At this time, the print head 61 overlaps the tube 9 attached to the tube attachment unit 40 and the ink ribbon 90A and urges the same toward the transport roller 65. As a result, the printing apparatus 1A can print characters on the tube 9 using the ink ribbon 90A.

  The printing apparatus 1A drives the conveyance motor 98 at the rotational speed α [r / sec] by transmitting a pulse signal to the conveyance motor 98 at a constant cycle. Thus, the transport rollers 65 to 69 rotate to transport the tube 9, and the ribbon take-up shaft 63 rotates to rotate the ribbon take-up spool 91. As the ribbon take-up spool 91 rotates, the unused ink ribbon 90A in the ribbon cassette 90 is pulled out. The drawn ink ribbon 90A is conveyed between the print head 61 and the conveyance roller 65.

  Hereinafter, when any of the conveyance rollers 65 to 69 is not specified, it is referred to as a conveyance roller. The speed at which the transport roller rotates and the tube 9 is transported is defined as the transport speed V. The conveyance speed V is obtained from the rotation speed of the conveyance roller.

  For example, when the transport motor 98 rotates at the rotational speed α [r / sec], the transport roller rotates at the rotational speed β [r / sec]. The conveyance speed V [mm / sec] of the tube 9 by the conveyance roller is calculated by multiplying the rotation speed β [r / sec] of the conveyance roller by the circumference 2πR [mm] of the conveyance roller. However, R [mm] is a radius of a conveyance roller.

  Strictly speaking, the rotational speeds of the transport rollers 65, 66 and 67 are set to be slightly different. Specifically, the conveyance speed V3 of the pair of conveyance rollers 66 and 68, the conveyance speed V2 of the conveyance roller 65, and the conveyance speed V1 of the pair of conveyance rollers 67 and 69 are slightly different. The rotational speed of V is set to satisfy V1> V2> V3. As described above, the printing apparatus 1A has an appropriate tension on the tube 9 by making the conveyance speed by the conveyance roller disposed downstream in the conveyance direction faster than the conveyance speed by the conveyance roller disposed upstream in the conveyance direction. Transport the tube 9 while applying the Therefore, the conveyance speed V1 by the pair of conveyance rollers 67 and 69 becomes the conveyance speed V of the tube 9.

  The CPU 41 controls the print head 61 to perform printing for each print line composed of a plurality of heating elements. Specifically, based on the printing dot pattern data stored in the CGROM 43, the CPU 41 sets the J-th (J = 1, 2, 3...) Print lines to be printed among the print data. Image data corresponding to the print line is stored in the RAM 44. The CPU 41 reads the image data corresponding to the J-th print line stored in the RAM 44. The print head 61 prints a character on the tube 9 using the ink ribbon 90A based on the image data corresponding to the J-th print line read from the RAM 44. This process is repeated to print the print object corresponding to the print data on the tube 9.

  The used ink ribbon 90A is taken up by the ribbon take-up spool 91. The printed tube 9 is transported by the transport roller 65 to the downstream side of the print head 61. The printed tube 9 is cut by the cutter 64. The cut and printed tube 9 is discharged from the tube outlet 16 and printing is completed.

<Setting screen and conversion mode 131M>
The tube print setting screen 131 and the print content setting screen 132 will be respectively described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. In addition, the conversion mode 131M will be described. The tube printing setting screen 131 is a setting screen displayed on the display unit 13B when tube printing is selected. In the tube printing setting screen 131, as shown in FIG. 4A, the setting of the tube diameter 131D, the setting of the tube length 131L, the setting of the conversion mode 131M, the setting of the serial number function 131C, etc. are possible. The contents set on the tube print setting screen 131 are stored in the RAM 44 as parameter information under the control of the CPU 41. In the tube diameter 131D, the user sets the diameter of the tube 9 mounted on the tube mounting portion 40. In the tube length 131L, the user sets the length of the tube 9 on which the print content 132A, which will be described in detail later, is printed. The cutting position or partial cutting position by the cutter 64 is set based on the tube length 131L. In the conversion mode 131M, the user sets a desired conversion mode 131M. As the conversion mode 131M, there are two types, a first conversion mode and a second conversion mode. Another mode is "OFF mode". The OFF mode is a print mode to which the conversion mode 131M is not applied, and is a mode in which the printing apparatus 1A sequentially prints the input print content 132A on the tube 9 (see FIG. 5 (1)). The example of FIG. 5 (1) corresponds to the input print content 132A shown in FIG. 4 (2) described later. The print content 132A is content to be printed by the printing apparatus 1A input by the user via the input unit 13A.

  In the first conversion mode, for example, when the input print content 132A is "A11 / B11", "A11 / B11" as the first print portion 80A is printed on the tube 9, and immediately after that, "/" is more forward than "/" It is a mode which prints "B11 / A11" as the 2nd printing part 80B which replaced back and front of "B11" behind "A11" and "/" (refer to Drawing 5 (2)). That is, when the print content 132A “A11 / B11” is printed in the first conversion mode, “A11 / B11” is printed on the tube 9, and “B11 / A11” is printed immediately thereafter. The example of FIG. 5 (2) corresponds to the input print content 132A shown in FIG. 4 (2). Here, data for printing the one-side print content which is the print content on the front side of "/" (in this example, "A11") is referred to as "one-side data", and the print content on the rear side of "/" In the example, data for printing the other-side print content that is "B11") is referred to as "other-side data".

  More specifically, the CPU 41 generates print data whose print result is A11 / B11 based on the input print content 132A “A11 / B11”. Hereinafter, print data for which the print result is the same as the print content 132A will be referred to as "first print data". Also, hereinafter, the print result based on the first print data is the first print portion 80A. Then, based on the first print data or the input print content 132A, the CPU 41 generates print data in which the one-side print content and the other-side print content are interchanged. That is, based on the first print data or the input print content 132A, the CPU 41 generates print data in which the print result is different from the print content 132A. Hereinafter, print data whose print result is different from the print content 132A is referred to as "second print data". Also, hereinafter, the print result based on the second print data is the second print portion 80B. Then, the CPU 41 drives the transport motor 98 to transport the tube 9, and controls the print head 61 based on the first print data and the second print data, and in this order, A11 / B11 and B11 / B11 / B11. Print A11. The printed tube 9 is transported to the downstream side in the transport direction from the print head 61 under the control of the CPU 41, and is partially cut by the cutter 64 between A11 / B11 and B11 / A11. That is, the CPU 41 controls the cutter 64 to partially cut between the first print portion 80A printed based on the first print data and the second print portion 80B printed based on the second print data. The two-dot chain line 9C in FIG. 5 indicates the partially cut position.

  In the second conversion mode, for example, when the input print content 132A is "A11 / B11", "A11 / B11" as the first print portion 80A is printed on the tube 9, and immediately thereafter "A11 / B11" In this mode, printing of the second print portion 80B rotated by 180 ° is performed by exchanging the front and back of the one-side print content and the other-side print content (see FIG. 5 (3)). The example of FIG. 5 (3) corresponds to the input print content 132A shown in FIG. 4 (2). Here, for convenience, a state in which a character such as a character or a symbol, for example, “A11” is rotated by 180 ° is represented by | A11 |. That is, when the print content 132A “A11 / B11” is printed in the second conversion mode, “A11 / B11” is printed on the tube 9, and “| A11 | / | B11 |” is printed immediately thereafter.

  More specifically, the CPU 41 generates first print data in which the first print portion 80A is "A11 / B11" based on the input print content 132A "A11 / B11". Then, based on the first print data or the input print content 132A, the CPU 41 generates second print data corresponding to the second print portion 80B in which the one-side print content and the other-side print content are interchanged and rotated by 180 °. Then, the CPU 41 drives the transport motor 98 to transport the tube 9 and controls the print head 61 based on the first print data and the second print data, and in this order “A11 / B11” on the tube 9 Print “| A11 | / | B11 |”. The printed tube 9 is transported to the downstream side in the transport direction from the print head 61 under the control of the CPU 41, and is partially cut by the cutter 64 between "A11 / B11" and "| A11 | / | B11 |" It is cut. That is, the CPU 41 controls the cutter 64 to partially cut between the first print portion 80A printed based on the first print data and the second print portion 80B printed based on the second print data.

  The serial number function 131C is a function of sequentially raising or lowering the continuous symbols which are the continuous symbols designated by the user by the designated number of times and printing. Referring to FIG. 5 (2), for example, when the print content 132A input in the first conversion mode is "A11 / B11", the designated consecutive symbol is the number on the right, and the designated number is three times, The printing apparatus 1A prints A11 / B11, B11 / A11, A12 / B12, B12 / A12, A13 / B13, and B13 / A13 on the tube 9 in this order. That is, the CPU 41 generates first print data corresponding to A11 / B11, A12 / B12, and A13 / A13 based on the print content 132A "A11 / B11" according to the serial number function 131C. . Then, based on the first print data or the print content 132A “A11 / B11”, the second print portion 80B generates second print data respectively corresponding to B11 / A11, B12 / A12, and B13 / A13.

  Referring to FIG. 5 (3), for example, when the print content 132A input in the second conversion mode is “A11 / B11”, the designated consecutive symbol is the number on the right, and the designated number is three times, The printing apparatus 1A prints A11 / B11, | A11 | / | B11 |, A12 / B12, | A12 | / | B12 |, A13 / B13, | A13 | / | B13 | on the tube 9 in this order. That is, the CPU 41 generates first print data corresponding to A11 / B11, A12 / B12, and A13 / B13 based on the print content 132A "A11 / B11" according to the serial number function 131C. . Then, based on the first print data or the print content 132A “A11 / B11”, the second print portion 80B respectively corresponds to | A11 | / | B11 |, | A12 | / | B12 |, | A13 | / | B13 | To generate second print data.

  Further, the serial number function 131C has a jump function. The jump function is a function of skipping a continuous symbol by a number N (N is an integer of “1” or more) designated by the user, carrying it up or down and printing the designated number of times. For example, if the continuous symbol is a number, the first digit is "1", and the number of times specified is four, the user has specified a carry-up, "1", "2 + N", "3 + 2N", "4 + 3N " Also, for example, if the continuation symbol is alphabetic and the first alphabet is "Z", N = 2, and the designated number is 4 times by the user, "Z", "W", It becomes "T", "Q".

  The case where the jump function of the serial number function 131C is enabled in the conversion mode 131M will be described. For example, the first conversion mode is specified, the specified continuous symbol is the first digit from the right, the print content 132A is "A11 / B11", N = 2, and the specified number of times is specified by the user to three times. It is assumed that In this case, the printing apparatus 1A prints A11 / B11, B11 / A11, A14 / B14, B14 / A14, A17 / B17, and B17 / A17 on the tube 9 in this order. That is, the CPU 41 executes the first print data corresponding to the first print portion 80A to A11 / B11, A14 / B14, A17 / B17 based on the print content 132A "A11 / B11" according to the jump function of the serial number function 131C. Generate Then, based on the first print data or the print content 132A “A11 / B11”, the second print portion 80B generates second print data respectively corresponding to B11 / A11, B14 / A14, and B17 / A17.

  Also, for example, the second conversion mode is designated, the designated continuous symbol is the first digit from the right, the print content 132A is "A11 / B11", N = 2, and the designated number is carried up by the user three times. Is assumed to be specified. In this case, the printing apparatus 1A prints A11 / B11, | A11 | / | B11 |, A14 / B14, | A14 | / | B14 |, A17 / B17, | A17 | / | B17 | Do. That is, the CPU 41 executes the first print data corresponding to the first print portion 80A to A11 / B11, A14 / B14, A17 / B17 based on the print content 132A "A11 / B11" according to the jump function of the serial number function 131C. Generate Then, based on the first print data or the print content 132A “A11 / B11”, the second print portion 80B respectively corresponds to | A11 | / | B11 |, | A14 | / | B14 |, | A17 | / | B17 | To generate second print data.

  The print content setting screen 132 is a screen displayed on the display unit 13B after setting of the tube print setting screen 131. The print content setting screen 132 displays a list of print contents 132A input by the user via the input unit 13A in the order of input. Information indicating each input print content 132A is stored in the RAM 44 under the control of the CPU 41. The numbers corresponding to the print content 132A indicate the order of input. Cross 132B is displayed when the conversion mode 131M is set. The CPU 41 controls the display unit 13B to display "Cross" when the first conversion mode is set, and rotates "Cross" by 180 ° when the second conversion mode is set. " Display "| Cross |". That is, in the first conversion mode and the second conversion mode, the display form of "Cross" is different. 132C in the print content setting screen 132 indicates the diameter of the tube 9 and the length of the tube 9 on which each print content 132A is printed.

<Conversion mode setting process>
The flow of the conversion mode setting process performed by the CPU 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The conversion mode setting process is triggered by the power supply of the printing apparatus 1A being input. Specifically, the CPU 41 reads a program for conversion mode setting processing from the ROM 42 and executes the program.

  The CPU 41 determines whether the conversion mode setting is specified by the user via the input unit 13A (S1). When determining that the conversion mode setting is not specified (S1: NO), the CPU 41 determines whether another setting is specified (S2). When the CPU 41 determines that another setting is designated (S2: YES), the CPU 41 executes the process according to the designated setting (S3). When the CPU 41 executes the process of S3 or when the determination of S2 is NO, the process returns to S1. When the CPU 41 determines that the conversion mode setting is specified (S1: YES), it refers to the parameter information stored in the RAM 44 at the time of setting the tube print setting screen 131 and determines whether the conversion mode 131M is specified (S5) . Specifically, the CPU 41 determines that the conversion mode 131M is not specified when the OFF mode is specified by the user, and the conversion is performed when the first conversion mode or the second conversion mode is specified by the user. It is determined that the mode 131M is designated.

  If the CPU 41 determines that the conversion mode 131M is not specified (S5: NO), it proceeds to S2 and executes the process in the OFF mode (S3). The CPU 41 returns to S1. When it is determined that the conversion mode 131M is specified (S5: YES), the CPU 41 refers to the parameter information stored in the RAM 44 when setting the tube print setting screen 131, and determines whether the first conversion mode is specified (S7) ). When it is determined that the first conversion mode is designated (S7: YES), the CPU 41 changes the first conversion flag to "1" (S8). The first conversion flag is a flag indicating whether or not the first conversion mode is specified, and when the value of the flag is “1”, it indicates that the first conversion mode is specified. The initial value of the first conversion flag is "0". The CPU 41 controls the display unit 13B to display a predetermined character at a predetermined position on the print content setting screen 132 (S9). The CPU 41 proceeds to step S13. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (2), “Cross” is displayed on the lower side of the print content setting screen 132.

  When it is determined that the first conversion mode is not designated (S7: NO), the CPU 41 changes the second conversion flag to "1" (S10). The second conversion flag is a flag indicating whether or not the second conversion mode is specified. When the value of the flag is “1”, it indicates that the second conversion mode is specified. The initial value of the second conversion flag is "0". The CPU 41 controls the display unit 13B to rotate a predetermined character by 180 ° and display the character at a predetermined position on the print content setting screen 132 (S11).

  The CPU 41 refers to the parameter information stored in the RAM 44 at the time of setting the tube printing setting screen 131, and determines whether the serial number function 131C is valid (S13). Specifically, when the serial number function 131C is turned on by the user via the input unit 13A on the tube print setting screen 131 shown in FIG. 4 (2), the CPU 41 has the serial number function 131C enabled. When it is determined that there is a sequence number function 131C turned off by the user, it is determined that the sequence number function 131C is not valid. If the CPU 41 determines that the serial number function 131C is not valid (S13: NO), it proceeds to S19.

  When it is determined that the serial number function 131C is valid (S13: YES), the CPU 41 changes the serial number flag stored in the RAM 44 to "1" (S15). The initial value of the serial number flag is "0". The CPU 41 causes the RAM 44 to store the serial number designated by the user and the number of serial numbers via the input unit 13A (S17). The CPU 41 returns to S1.

<Conversion mode print processing>
The flow of the conversion mode printing process will be described with reference to FIG. The conversion mode printing process is triggered by the input of power. Specifically, the CPU 41 reads out a program for conversion mode printing processing from the ROM 42 and executes the program.

  The CPU 41 determines whether there is an input of the print content 132A input by the user via the input unit 13A (S41). More specifically, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the print content 132A is input by determining whether the information indicating the print content 132A is stored in the RAM 44. If the CPU 41 determines that there is no input of the print content 132A (S41: NO), it returns to S41 and repeats S41. When the CPU 41 determines that there is an input of the print content 132A (S41: YES), it determines whether there is a print instruction (S42). More specifically, the CPU 41 determines whether a print instruction has been issued by the user via the input unit 13A. Since the print instruction is input to the CPU 41, the CPU 41 can determine whether the user has issued the print instruction.

  If the CPU 41 determines that there is no print instruction (S42: NO), it repeats S42. When it is determined that there is a print instruction (S42: YES), the CPU 41 generates first print data based on the input print content 132A (S43). More specifically, the CPU 41 generates first print data corresponding to the input print content 132A and stores the first print data in the RAM 44.

  The CPU 41 refers to the values of the first conversion flag and the second conversion flag stored in the RAM 44 and determines whether the first conversion mode is designated (S45). More specifically, when the value of the first conversion flag is "1", the CPU 41 determines that the first conversion mode is specified, and the value of the second conversion flag is "1". It is determined that the first conversion mode is not specified. That is, in this case, the CPU 41 determines that the second conversion mode is designated. If it is determined that the first conversion mode is specified (S45: YES), the CPU 41 replaces the one-side print content with the other-side print content based on the first print data or the input print content 132A. Print data is generated (S47). More specifically, for example, when generating the second print data based on the input print content 132A, the CPU 41 performs second printing in which the one-side print content and the other-side print content of the input print content 132A are interchanged. Generate content. Then, second print data corresponding to the second print content is generated and stored in the RAM 44. In addition, for example, when generating the second print data based on the first print data, the CPU 41 replaces the one-side data and the other-side data of the first print data to generate the second print data, and stores the second print data in the RAM 44 .

  If the CPU 41 determines that the first conversion mode is not specified (S45: NO), that is, if it is determined that the second conversion mode is specified, the first print data or the input print content 132A is selected. Based on the second print data, the second print portion 80B is formed by rotating the input print contents 132A by 180 ° by exchanging the one-side print contents and the other-side print contents (S49). More specifically, for example, when generating the second print data based on the input print content 132A, the CPU 41 replaces the one-side print content and the other-side print content of the input print content 132A and rotates them 180 °. The second print content is generated. Then, the CPU 41 generates second print data corresponding to the second print content and stores the second print data in the RAM 44. Also, for example, when generating the second print data based on the first print data, the CPU 41 replaces the one side data and the other side data of the first print data, and the print result of the one side data and the other side data is The second print data is generated by generating the one-side data and the other-side data to be printed results rotated by 180 °, and stored in the RAM 44.

  The CPU 41 determines whether the value of the serial number flag stored in the RAM 44 is "1" (S51). When the CPU 41 determines that the value of the serial number flag is not "1" (S51: NO), the upper limit value of the counter Cnt is set to "1" (S53). If the CPU 41 determines that the value of the serial number flag is "1" (S51: YES), it sets the upper limit value of the counter Cnt to the specified number of times (S55). The CPU 41 resets the counter Cnt (S57).

  The CPU 41 drives the conveyance motor 98 to start conveyance of the tube 9 (S59). The CPU 41 controls the print head 61 and the like, executes printing based on the first print data (S61), and executes printing based on the second print data (S63). The CPU 41 determines whether the predetermined position of the printed tube 9 (between the first print portion 80A based on the first print data and the second print portion 80B based on the second print data) has reached the cutter 64 (S65) ). As described above, the transport motor 98 is a stepping motor, so that it is possible to detect, for example, whether the predetermined position has reached the cutter 64 based on the number of steps.

  If the CPU 41 determines that the predetermined position of the printed tube 9 has not reached the cutter 64 (S65: NO), it repeats S65. When it is determined that the predetermined position of the printed tube 9 has reached the cutter 64 (S65: YES), the CPU 41 controls the cutter 64 to cause partial cutting at the predetermined position (S67). For example, referring to FIG. 5 (2), the CPU 41 sets a position between the first print portion 80A (A11 / B11) and the second print portion 80B (B11 / A11), that is, a two-dot chain line shown in FIG. Partially cut the position of 9A. The CPU 41 counts up the counter Cnt (S69). The CPU 41 determines whether the value of the counter Cnt after the count-up exceeds the upper limit value of the counter Cnt (S71). When it is determined that the upper limit value of the counter Cnt is exceeded (S71: YES), the CPU 41 resets the serial number flag (S73). The CPU 41 resets the first conversion flag and the second conversion flag (S75). The CPU 41 returns to S41 and repeats the above-described processing.

  If the CPU 41 determines that the upper limit value of the counter Cnt is not exceeded (S71: NO), the first print data processed immediately before is referred to with reference to the parameter information stored in the RAM 44 at the time of setting the tube print setting screen 131. The first print data in the next order is generated based on the carry designation or the carry designation and the designated number N (S75). The CPU 41 refers to the parameter information stored in the RAM 44 at the time of setting the tube print setting screen 131, and executes the next order based on the second print data processed immediately before and the carry designation or the designation N as the carry designation. Second print data is generated (S79). The CPU 41 returns to S59.

<Main actions and effects in the first embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the printing apparatus 1A includes a print head 61 that performs printing on the tube 9, a transport motor 98 that transports the tube 9, a transport roller 65, and the like, and a tube mounting unit 40 that transports the tube 9; Is equipped. The printing apparatus 1A further includes a cutter 64 for partially cutting the tube 9, and an input unit 13A for receiving an input of the print content 132A including the one-side print content and the other-side print content to be printed on the tube 9. There is. The printing apparatus 1A generates, based on the input print content 132A, first print data including one-side data for printing one-side print content and the other-side data for printing the other-side print content, the first print data or Based on the print content 132A, second print data in which one side data and the other side data are exchanged is generated. The printing apparatus 1A controls the print head 61 based on the first print data to print the first print portion 80A on the tube 9, and on the upstream side of the transport direction of the tube 9 on which the first print portion 80A is printed. , And print the second print portion 80B based on the second print data. The printing apparatus 1A controls the transport motor 98, transports the tube 9, controls the cutter 64, and makes a partial cut between the first print portion 80A and the second print portion 80B of the tube 9.

  Therefore, the printing apparatus 1A receives the input of the print content 132A including the one side and the other side of the first print portion 80A, and generates the first print data based on the print content 132A, and the first print data The second print data is generated by exchanging the one-side data and the other-side data included in the above. Therefore, there is no need to input the print content 132A of the second print portion 80B, and it is possible to save the trouble of the input for generating the second print data. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (1), the printing apparatus 1A prints the second print portion 80B on the upstream side of the tube 9 on which the first print portion 80A is printed. In addition, the printing apparatus 1A transports the tube 9, and partially cuts a portion between the first print portion 80A and the second print portion 80B (two-dot chain line 9A, 9C, 9E in FIG. 14A). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14 (2), the printing apparatus 1 </ b> A is, for example, a first printed portion as shown in FIG. 14 (2), a set of printed tubes 80 consisting of the first printed portion 80 A and the second printed portion 80 B A tube 80 consisting of 80A (A11 / B11) and a second printed portion 80B (B11 / A11) can be made. Next, as shown in FIGS. 14 (2) and 14 (3), one set of printed tubes 80 is inserted into the cable 85 at one time. Next, as shown in FIG. 14 (4), the first print portion 80A and the second print portion 80B are separated after insertion and attached to both ends of the cable 85, so that the number of steps of the work of producing the cable 85 can be reduced. . Also, the possibility of inserting the tube 9 after incorrect printing can be reduced.

  In the first embodiment, the printing apparatus 1A changes the printing contents in which the one-side data and the other-side data interchange the one-side printing contents and the other-side printing contents by 180 ° based on the first print data or the printing contents 132A. Create second print data that will be Therefore, the trouble of the input for producing the second print data can be saved. In addition, the second print portion 80B is printed in a state where the first print portion 80A is turned upside down. Therefore, in each of the tubes 80 after printing of the pair of the first print portion 80A and the second print portion 80B connected by the partial cut, the connection source information is always on the connection source side. Therefore, the occurrence of mounting errors can be suppressed.

  In the first embodiment, the printing apparatus 1A generates the first print data in which the designated continuous symbol included in the first print portion 80A is carried up or down to the next sequential symbol, and the second print portion 80B is produced. A second print data is generated by raising or lowering the consecutive symbols to the next consecutive symbol. The printing apparatus 1A generates first print data and second print data in which the continuous symbols are carried up or down to the next order until the designated number of times is reached. Since the printing apparatus 1A can print the sets of the first print data and the second print data in the order of designation of the continuous symbols, it is possible to save the trouble of inputting. Therefore, the productivity of the printing apparatus 1A is improved.

  In the first embodiment, the next consecutive symbol is a consecutive symbol which jumps over the designated number N of consecutive symbols. Since serial number printing can be performed over the designated number N of continuous symbols, it is possible to save time and effort of inputting the print content 132A, and user convenience is improved.

  In the first embodiment, the first conversion mode in which the printing apparatus 1A creates second print data in which the one-side data and the other-side data are switched based on the first print data or the print content 132A, or A second conversion mode for creating second print data in which one side data and the other side data replace the one side print contents and the other side print contents and rotate 180 ° based on one print data or print contents 132A Can be displayed on the display unit 13B. Since the user can set the first conversion mode or the second conversion mode via the tube printing setting screen 131, the convenience of the user is improved.

  In the first embodiment, the printing apparatus 1A includes the display unit 13B, and when in the first conversion mode, the predetermined character is displayed on the display unit 13B. When in the second conversion mode, the predetermined character is 180. The rotated display is displayed on the display unit 13B. The printing apparatus 1A differs in the display mode of the predetermined character displayed on the display unit 13B between the case of the first conversion mode and the case of the second conversion mode. Therefore, the convenience of the user is improved, and the user can find an error before printing. Therefore, the productivity of the printing apparatus 1A is improved.

Second Embodiment
In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the printing apparatus 1B is connected to the terminal device 2 via the network 3, and the terminal device 2 generates print data and transmits the generated print data. . The electrical configuration of the printing apparatus 1B in the second embodiment is the same as the printing apparatus 1A of the first embodiment in the basic configuration, as shown in FIG. However, the printing apparatus 1B is different from the printing apparatus 1A of the first embodiment in that the printing apparatus 1B further includes a communication unit 19. The same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Further, the appearance and the internal configuration of the printing apparatus 1B are the same as the printing apparatus 1A of the first embodiment. The network 3 is various networks such as an intranet and the Internet.

  The communication unit 19 is connected to the input / output interface 49 and is controlled by the CPU 41. The communication unit 19 includes a wireless or wired communication module or the like, and is connected to one or more terminal devices 2 via the network 3. The communication unit 19 receives print data and the like transmitted from the terminal device 2, and outputs the print data and the like to the CPU 41.

<Electric Configuration of Terminal Device 2>
As shown in FIG. 8, the terminal device 2 includes a CPU 21, a ROM 22, a RAM 23, an HDD (Hard Disc Drive) 24, an operation unit 25, a display unit 26, a communication unit 27, and the like. The CPU 21, the ROM 22, the RAM 23, the HDD 24, the operation unit 25, the display unit 26, and the communication unit 27 are connected to one another via a bus 28. The terminal device 2 is, for example, a PC (Personal Computer), a tablet, a high-performance mobile phone, or the like.

  The CPU 21 controls the entire terminal device 2. The ROM 22 stores a program that the CPU 21 executes to control the entire terminal device 2. The RAM 23 temporarily stores various data such as flags. The HDD 24 stores various setting screen data (see FIG. 4) and the like. The operation unit 25 includes various keys and buttons. The user can input a desired instruction or the like through the operation unit 25. The display unit 26 is, for example, a liquid crystal display device or the like, and displays various setting screens and the like (see FIG. 4). The display unit 26 may have a touch panel, and the touch panel functions as the operation unit 25. The communication unit 27 includes a wired or wireless communication module, and transmits print data and the like.

<Conversion mode setting process>
The flow of conversion mode setting processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. The conversion mode setting process is executed by the terminal device 2 with the activation of printing software including the conversion mode function installed in the terminal device 2 as a trigger. Specifically, the CPU 21 reads a program for conversion mode setting processing from the ROM 22 and executes the program.

  The CPU 21 determines whether the conversion mode setting is designated by the user via the operation unit 25 (S101). When it is determined that the conversion mode setting is not designated (S101: NO), the CPU 21 generates print data according to the designated setting (S103). The CPU 21 transmits the generated print data to the printing apparatus 1B via the communication unit 27 (S105). The CPU 21 returns to S101.

  When the CPU 21 determines that the conversion mode setting is specified (S101: YES), it refers to the parameter information stored in the RAM 23 when setting the tube print setting screen 131, and determines whether the conversion mode 131M is specified (S107) . Specifically, the CPU 21 determines that the conversion mode 131M is not specified when the OFF mode is specified by the user, and the conversion is performed when the first conversion mode or the second conversion mode is specified by the user. It is determined that the mode 131M is designated.

  If the CPU 21 determines that the conversion mode 131M is not specified (S107: NO), the process proceeds to S103, generates print data in the OFF mode (S103), and generates the print data via the communication unit 27. And transmit to the printing apparatus 1B (S105). The CPU 21 returns to S101. When it is determined that the conversion mode 131M is specified (S107: YES), the CPU 21 refers to the parameter information stored in the RAM 23 when setting the tube print setting screen 131, and determines whether the first conversion mode is specified (S109) ). When it is determined that the first conversion mode is designated (S109: YES), the CPU 21 changes the first conversion flag to "1" (S110). The CPU 21 controls the display unit 26 to display a predetermined character at a predetermined position on the print content setting screen 132 (S111). The CPU 21 proceeds to step S115. In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (2), “Cross” is displayed on the lower side of the print content setting screen 132.

  When it is determined that the first conversion mode is not designated (S109: NO), the CPU 21 changes the second conversion flag to "1" (S112). The CPU 21 controls the display unit 26 to rotate a predetermined character by 180 ° and display the character at a predetermined position on the print content setting screen 132 (S113).

  The CPU 21 refers to the parameter information stored in the RAM 23 at the time of setting the tube printing setting screen 131, and determines whether the serial number function 131C is valid (S115). Specifically, when the serial number function 131C is turned ON by the user via the operation unit 25 on the tube print setting screen 131 shown in FIG. 4 (2), the CPU 21 has the serial number function 131C effective. When it is determined that there is a sequence number function 131C turned off by the user, it is determined that the sequence number function 131C is not valid. When it is determined that the serial number function 131C is valid (S115: YES), the CPU 21 sets the number of serial numbers designated as the upper limit value of the counter Cnt (S117). The CPU 21 proceeds to step S121. When it is determined that the serial number function 131C is not effective (S115: NO), the CPU 21 sets "1" as the upper limit value of the counter Cnt (S119).

  The CPU 21 determines whether there is a print content 132A input by the user via the operation unit 25 (S123). If the CPU 21 determines that there is no input of the print content 132A (S123: NO), it returns to S123 and repeats S123. When it is determined that the print content 132A is input (S123: YES), the CPU 21 generates first print data based on the input print content 132A (S125). More specifically, the CPU 21 generates first print data corresponding to the input print content 132A, and stores the first print data in the RAM 23. At this time, the CPU 21 includes conversion mode information in the first print data. The conversion mode information is information for instructing printing in the conversion mode 131M.

  The CPU 21 refers to the first conversion flag and the second conversion flag stored in the RAM 23 and determines whether the first conversion mode is designated (S127). More specifically, when the value of the first conversion flag is "1", the CPU 21 determines that the first conversion mode is designated, and the value of the second conversion flag is "1". It is determined that the first conversion mode is not specified. That is, in this case, the CPU 21 determines that the second conversion mode is designated. When it is determined that the first conversion mode is designated (S127: YES), the CPU 21 replaces the one-side print content with the other-side print content based on the first print data or the input print content 132A. Print data is generated (S129). More specifically, for example, when the second print data is generated based on the input print content 132A, the CPU 21 performs second printing in which the one-side print content and the other-side print content of the input print content 132A are interchanged. Generate content. Then, the CPU 21 generates second print data corresponding to the second print content, and stores the second print data in the RAM 23. For example, when generating the second print data based on the first print data, the CPU 21 interchanges the one-side data and the other-side data of the first print data to generate the second print data, and stores the second print data in the RAM 23 .

  If the CPU 21 determines that the first conversion mode is not specified (S127: NO), that is, if it determines that the second conversion mode is specified, the first print data or the input print content 132A is selected. Based on the second print data, the second print portion 80B is formed by rotating the input print contents 132A by 180 ° by exchanging the one-side print contents and the other-side print contents (S131). More specifically, for example, when generating the second print data based on the input print content 132A, the CPU 21 interchanges the one-side print content and the other-side print content of the input print content 132A and rotates them 180 °. The second print content is generated. Then, the CPU 21 generates second print data corresponding to the second print content, and stores the second print data in the RAM 23. Also, for example, when generating the second print data based on the first print data, the CPU 21 interchanges the one side data and the other side data of the first print data, and the print result of the one side data and the other side data is The second print data is generated by generating the one-side data and the other-side data to be the printing result rotated by 180 °, and stored in the RAM 23.

  The CPU 21 generates a partial cut instruction which is a control instruction for partially cutting the tube 9 between the first print portion 80A based on the first print data and the second print portion 80B based on the second print data (S133) ). The CPU 21 transmits the first print data, the second print data, and the partial cut command to the printing apparatus 1B via the communication unit 27 (S135). The CPU 21 counts up the counter Cnt (S137).

  The CPU 21 determines whether the value of the counter Cnt after counting up exceeds the upper limit (S139). When the CPU 21 determines that the upper limit value is not exceeded (S139: NO), the CPU 21 refers to the parameter information stored in the RAM 23 at the time of setting the tube print setting screen 131 and designates the first print data transmitted immediately before and the carry designation or First print data in the next order is generated based on the carry-down designation and the designated number N (S141).

  The CPU 21 refers to the parameter information stored in the RAM 23 at the time of setting the tube print setting screen 131, and based on the second print data transmitted immediately before and the number N designated to be carry forward or carry forward, 2. Generate print data (S143). The CPU 21 returns to S133 and repeats the above-described processing. When it is determined that the upper limit value is exceeded (S139: YES), the CPU 21 resets the first conversion flag and the second conversion flag (S145). The CPU 21 returns to S101.

<Conversion mode print processing>
The flow of the conversion mode printing process will be described with reference to FIG. The conversion mode printing process is executed by the printing apparatus 1B using a power source input as a trigger. Specifically, the CPU 41 reads out a program for conversion mode printing processing from the ROM 42 and executes the program.

  The CPU 41 determines whether print data has been received via the communication unit 19 (S201). If the CPU 41 determines that the print data has not been received (S201: NO), it returns to S201 and repeats S201. When the CPU 41 determines that the print data has been received (S201: YES), the CPU 41 determines whether conversion mode information is included in the received print data (S203). When it is determined that the conversion mode information is not included (S203: NO), the CPU 41 prints the received print data (S205). The CPU 41 returns to S201.

  When it is determined that the conversion mode information is included (S203: YES), the CPU 41 drives the conveyance motor 98 to start conveyance of the tube 9 (S207). The CPU 41 controls the print head 61 and the like, executes printing based on the first print data (S209), and executes printing based on the second print data (S211). The CPU 41 determines whether the predetermined position of the printed tube 9 (between the first print portion 80A based on the first print data and the second print portion 80B based on the second print data) has reached the cutter 64 (S213) ). As described above, the transport motor 98 is a stepping motor, so that it can be detected whether the predetermined position has reached the cutter 64 based on, for example, the number of steps.

  When it is determined that the predetermined position of the printed tube 9 has not reached the cutter 64 (S213: NO), the CPU 41 repeats S213. When it is determined that the predetermined position of the printed tube 9 has reached the cutter 64 (S213: YES), the CPU 41 controls the cutter 64 in accordance with the partial cut command to make a partial cut at the predetermined position (S215). The CPU 41 returns to S201 and repeats the above-described processing.

<Main actions and effects in the second embodiment>
In the second embodiment, the terminal device 2 is connected to the printing device 1 B via the network 3. The terminal device 2 includes the operation unit 25 that receives an input of the print content 132A including the one-side print content and the other-side print content of the first print portion 80A printed on the tube 9. The terminal device 2 generates, based on the print content 132A, first print data including the one-side data for printing the one-side print content and the other-side data for printing the other-side print content, the first print data or the print content 132A. And generates second print data in which the one-side data and the other-side data are interchanged. The terminal device 2 controls the transport motor 98 of the printing apparatus 1B, transports the tube 9, controls the cutter 64, and performs a partial cut between the first print portion 80A and the second print portion 80B. A cut command is created, and the first print data, the second print data, and the partial cut command are sent to the printing apparatus 1B.

  As the terminal device 2 transmits the first print data, the second print data, and the partial cut command, the printing device 1B performs the first print portion based on the first print data as shown in FIG. 14 (1). The second print portion 80B based on the second print data is printed on the upstream side of the tube 9 on which the 80A is printed. In addition, the printing apparatus 1B transports the tube 9, and partially cuts between the first print portion 80A and the second print portion 80B (two-dot chain line 9A, 9C, 9E). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14 (2), the printing apparatus 1B has, for example, a set of a first print portion 80A (A11 / B11) and a second print portion 80B (B11 / A11) connected by partial cutting. The tube 80 after printing can be created. Next, as shown in FIGS. 14 (2) and 14 (3), one set of printed tubes 80 is inserted into the cable 85 at one time. Next, as shown in FIG. 14 (4), the first print portion 80A and the second print portion 80B are separated after insertion and attached to both ends of the cable 85, so that the number of steps of the work of producing the cable 85 can be reduced. . Also, the possibility of inserting the tube 9 after incorrect printing can be reduced.

  In the second embodiment, the terminal device 2 switches to a printing state in which the one-side data and the other-side data replace the one-side print content and the other-side print content based on the first print data and rotate 180 °. Create print data. Therefore, the trouble of the input for producing the second print data can be saved. In addition, the second print portion 80B is printed in a state where the first print portion 80A is turned upside down. Therefore, in each of the tubes 80 after printing of the pair of the first print portion 80A and the second print portion 80B connected by the partial cut, the connection source information is always on the connection source side. Therefore, the occurrence of mounting errors can be suppressed.

  In the second embodiment, the terminal device 2 generates first print data in which the designated continuous symbol included in the first print portion 80A is carried up or down to the next sequential symbol, and the second print portion 80B is generated. A second print data is generated by raising or lowering the consecutive symbols to the next consecutive symbol. The terminal device 2 generates sets of the first print data and the second print data in accordance with the order of designation of the continuous symbols, and transmits the sets to the printing apparatus 1B, so that it is possible to save the trouble of input. Therefore, the productivity of the printing apparatus 1B is improved.

  In the second embodiment, the next consecutive symbol is a consecutive symbol which jumps over a designated number N of consecutive symbols. The printing apparatus 1B can perform serial number printing over the designated number N of continuous symbols, and the user can save time and effort of inputting the print content 132A, and the convenience of the user is improved.

  In the second embodiment, the terminal device 2 generates the second print data in which the one-side data and the other-side data are interchanged based on the first print data and the print content 132A, or the first conversion mode, or A second conversion mode for creating second print data in which the one side data and the other side data interchange the one side print contents and the other side print contents and rotate 180 ° based on the print data or print contents 132A The tube printing setting screen 131 which can be set is displayed on the display unit 26. Therefore, since the user can set the first conversion mode or the second conversion mode via the tube printing setting screen 131, the convenience of the user is improved.

  In the second embodiment, the terminal device 2 includes the display unit 26. When the terminal device 2 is in the first conversion mode, the predetermined character is displayed on the display unit 26. When the terminal device 2 is in the second conversion mode, the predetermined character is The display rotated by 180 ° is displayed on the display unit 26. The display mode of the predetermined character displayed on the display unit 26 differs between the case of the first conversion mode and the case of the second conversion mode. Therefore, the convenience of the user is improved, and the user can find an error before printing. Therefore, the productivity of the printing apparatus 1B is improved.

Third Embodiment
The third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. The configurations of the printing device 1B and the terminal device 2 in the third embodiment are the same as the configurations of the printing device 1B and the terminal device 2 in the second embodiment. Therefore, in the third embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the configurations corresponding to the configurations of the second embodiment, and the descriptions of the respective configurations will be omitted.

  In the third embodiment, the CPU 21 of the terminal device 2 generates the first print data, the second print data, and the partial cut instruction, and transmits the first print data, the second print data, and the partial cut instruction to the printing device 1B via the communication unit 27. At this time, the CPU 21 includes serial number information in the first print data, in addition to the conversion mode information, when the serial number function 131C is enabled. The serial number information includes at least a serial number symbol designated by the user, the number of serial numbers, carry designation or carry designation, and the number N (only when the skip function is valid). When the CPU 41 of the printing apparatus 1B includes serial number information in the received first print data, the CPU 41 sequentially executes the serial number information and the received first print data and second print data. , Generate first print data and second print data, and execute print processing and partial cutting.

<Conversion mode setting process>
The flow of conversion mode setting processing will be described with reference to FIG. The conversion mode setting process is executed by the terminal device 2 with the activation of printing software including the conversion mode function installed in the terminal device 2 as a trigger. Specifically, the CPU 21 reads a program for conversion mode setting processing from the ROM 22 and executes the program.

  The CPU 21 determines whether the conversion mode setting is designated by the user via the operation unit 25 (S301). When the CPU 21 determines that the conversion mode setting is not designated (S301: NO), the CPU 21 generates print data according to the designated setting (S303). The CPU 21 transmits the generated print data to the printing apparatus 1B via the communication unit 27 (S305). The CPU 21 returns to S301.

  When the CPU 21 determines that the conversion mode setting is specified (S301: YES), it refers to the parameter information stored in the RAM 23 when setting the tube print setting screen 131, and determines whether the conversion mode 131M is specified (S307) . Specifically, the CPU 21 determines that the conversion mode 131M is not specified when the OFF mode is specified by the user, and the conversion is performed when the first conversion mode or the second conversion mode is specified by the user. It is determined that the mode 131M is designated.

  If the CPU 21 determines that the conversion mode 131M is not specified (S307: NO), the process proceeds to S303, generates print data in the OFF mode (S303), and generates the print data via the communication unit 27. And transmit to the printing apparatus 1B (S305). The CPU 21 returns to S301. When it is determined that the conversion mode 131M is specified (S307: YES), the CPU 21 refers to the parameter information stored in the RAM 23 when setting the tube print setting screen 131, and determines whether the first conversion mode is specified (S309) ). When it is determined that the first conversion mode is designated (S309: YES), the CPU 21 changes the first conversion flag to "1" (S310). The CPU 21 controls the display unit 26 to display a predetermined character at a predetermined position on the print content setting screen 132 (S311). The CPU 21 proceeds to step S315. In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (2), “Cross” is displayed on the lower side of the print content setting screen 132.

  When it is determined that the first conversion mode is not designated (S309: NO), the CPU 21 changes the second conversion flag to "1" (S312). The CPU 21 controls the display unit 26 to rotate a predetermined character by 180 ° and display the character at a predetermined position on the print content setting screen 132 (S313).

  The CPU 21 determines whether there is a print content 132A input by the user via the operation unit 25 (S315). If the CPU 21 determines that there is no input of the print content 132A (S315: NO), it returns to S315 and repeats S315. When it is determined that the print content 132A is input (S315: YES), the CPU 21 generates first print data based on the input print content 132A (S317). More specifically, the CPU 21 generates first print data corresponding to the input print content 132A, and stores the first print data in the RAM 23. At this time, the CPU 21 refers to conversion mode information and parameter information stored in the RAM 23 at the time of setting the tube print setting screen 131 in the first print data, and includes the serial number information when the serial number function 131C is valid. .

  The CPU 21 refers to the first conversion flag and the second conversion flag stored in the RAM 23 and determines whether the first conversion mode is designated (S319). More specifically, when the value of the first conversion flag is "1", the CPU 21 determines that the first conversion mode is designated, and the value of the second conversion flag is "1". It is determined that the first conversion mode is not specified. That is, in this case, the CPU 21 determines that the second conversion mode is designated. When it is determined that the first conversion mode is specified (S319: YES), the CPU 21 generates second print data in which the one-side print content and the other-side print content are interchanged based on the input print content 132A. (S321). More specifically, for example, when the second print data is generated based on the input print content 132A, the CPU 21 performs second printing in which the one-side print content and the other-side print content of the input print content 132A are interchanged. Generate content. Then, the CPU 21 generates second print data corresponding to the second print content, and stores the second print data in the RAM 23. For example, when generating the second print data based on the first print data, the CPU 21 interchanges the one-side data and the other-side data of the first print data to generate the second print data, and stores the second print data in the RAM 23 .

  If the CPU 21 determines that the first conversion mode is not specified (S319: NO), that is, if it determines that the second conversion mode is specified, the first print data or the input print content 132A is selected. Based on the second print data, the input print content 132A turns the one-side print content and the other-side print content and rotates the image by 180 ° to generate the second print data 80B (S323). More specifically, for example, when generating the second print data based on the input print content 132A, the CPU 21 interchanges the one-side print content and the other-side print content of the input print content 132A and rotates them 180 °. The second print content is generated. Then, the CPU 21 generates second print data corresponding to the second print content, and stores the second print data in the RAM 23. Also, for example, when generating the second print data based on the first print data, the CPU 21 interchanges the one side data and the other side data of the first print data, and the print result of the one side data and the other side data is The second print data is generated by generating the one-side data and the other-side data to be the printing result rotated by 180 °, and stored in the RAM 23.

  The CPU 21 generates a partial cut instruction which is a control instruction for partially cutting the tube 9 between the first print portion 80A based on the first print data and the second print portion 80B based on the second print data (S325) ). At this time, when serial number information is included in the first print data, the CPU 21 refers to the parameter information stored in the RAM 23 at the time of setting the tube print setting screen 131, and performs partial cut instructions by the number of designated serial numbers. Generate a partial cut instruction that becomes valid. The CPU 21 transmits the first print data, the second print data, and the partial cut command to the printing apparatus 1B via the communication unit 27 (S327), and resets the first conversion flag and the second conversion flag (S329). The CPU 21 returns to S301 and repeats the above-described processing.

<Conversion mode print processing>
The flow of the conversion mode printing process will be described with reference to FIG. The conversion mode printing process is executed by the printing apparatus 1B using a power source input as a trigger. Specifically, the CPU 41 reads out a program for conversion mode printing processing from the ROM 42 and executes the program.

  The CPU 41 determines whether print data has been received via the communication unit 19 (S401). When the CPU 41 determines that the print data is not received (S401: NO), the process returns to S401 and repeats S401. When the CPU 41 determines that the print data has been received (S401: YES), the CPU 41 determines whether conversion mode information is included in the received print data (S403). When it is determined that the conversion mode information is not included (S403: NO), the CPU 41 prints the received print data (S405). The CPU 41 returns to S401.

  If the CPU 41 determines that conversion mode information is included (S403: YES), it determines whether serial number information is included in the received print data (S407). When determining that serial number information is not included (S407: NO), the CPU 41 sets the upper limit value of the counter Cnt to "1" (S409). When it is determined that the serial number information is included (S407: YES), the CPU 41 sets the upper limit value of the counter Cnt to the specified number of serial numbers (S411).

  The CPU 41 resets the counter Cnt (Cnt = 1) (S413). The CPU 41 drives the conveyance motor 98 to start conveyance of the tube 9 (S415). The CPU 41 controls the print head 61 and the like, executes printing based on the first print data (S417), and executes printing based on the second print data (S419). The CPU 41 determines whether the predetermined position of the printed tube 9 (between the first print portion 80A based on the first print data and the second print portion 80B based on the second print data) has reached the cutter 64 (S421) ). As described above, the transport motor 98 is a stepping motor, so that it can be detected whether the predetermined position has reached the cutter 64 based on, for example, the number of steps.

  When it is determined that the predetermined position of the printed tube 9 has not reached the cutter 64 (S421: NO), the CPU 41 repeats S421. When it is determined that the predetermined position of the printed tube 9 has reached the cutter 64 (S421: YES), the CPU 41 controls the cutter 64 in accordance with the partial cut command to make a partial cut at the predetermined position (S423). The CPU 41 counts up the counter Cnt (S425).

  The CPU 41 determines whether the value of the counter Cnt after the count-up exceeds the upper limit (S427). If the CPU 41 determines that the value exceeds the upper limit (S427: YES), the process returns to S401 and repeats the above-described processing. When the CPU 41 determines that the upper limit value is not exceeded (S427: NO), the CPU 41 refers to the serial number information, and based on the first print data processed immediately before and the carry designation or the designation number N designated as the carry designation. First print data in the next order is generated (S429).

  The CPU 41 refers to the serial number information and generates second print data in the next order based on the second print data processed immediately before and the carry designation or the designation number N designated as the carry designation (S431). The CPU 41 returns to S415 and repeats the above-described processing.

<Main functions and effects in the third embodiment>
In the third embodiment, the printing apparatus 1B includes a print head 61 for printing on the tube 9, a transport motor 98 for transporting the tube 9, a transport roller 65, and the like, and a tube mounting unit 40 for transporting the tube 9. Is equipped. The printing apparatus 1B further includes a cutter 64 for performing a partial cut on the tube 9, and a second print data transmitted from the connected terminal device 2, the first print data, the second data, and the second data. And a communication unit 19 for receiving print data. The printing apparatus 1B prints the first print portion 80A based on the first print data, and on the upstream side of the tube 9 on which the first print portion 80A is printed, the second print based on the second print data. Print part 80B. The printing apparatus 1B controls the transport motor 98 to transport the tube 9, and performs partial cutting between the first print portion 80A and the second print portion 80B.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14 (2), the printing apparatus 1B has, for example, a set of a first print portion 80A (A11 / B11) and a second print portion 80B (B11 / A11) connected by partial cutting. The tube 80 after printing can be created. Next, as shown in FIGS. 14 (2) and 14 (3), one set of printed tubes 80 is inserted into the cable 85 at one time. Next, as shown in FIG. 14 (4), the first print portion 80A and the second print portion 80B are separated after insertion and attached to both ends of the cable 85, so that the number of steps of the work of producing the cable 85 can be reduced. . Also, the possibility of inserting the tube 9 after incorrect printing can be reduced.

  In addition, the printing apparatus 1B of the third embodiment has the same effects as the printing apparatus 1A of the first embodiment.

<Modification>
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible. For example, in the first to third embodiments, the printing apparatuses 1A and 1B partially cut the printed tube 9. That is, the cutter 64 for performing partial cutting is disposed downstream of the print head 61 in the transport direction. However, without being limited thereto, a cutter dedicated to partial cutting is provided on the upstream side in the transport direction from the print head 61, and when the conversion mode 131M is designated, the cutter partially cuts the tube 9 before printing. It may be applied.

  In the first to third embodiments, the one-side print content and the other-side print content of the print content 132A are separated by "/". However, the symbol is not limited to this, and may be another symbol such as ":".

  When the terminal device 2 is connected to the printing device 1B via the network 3, instead of the terminal device 2 generating print data and transmitting it to the printing device 1B, tube printing and information indicating the input print content 132A Parameter information indicating the content set on the setting screen 131 may be sent to the printing apparatus 1B. The printing apparatus 1B can generate and print the first print data and the second print data based on the received information indicating the print content 132A and the parameter information.

  When the conversion mode 131M is designated by the user, a partial cut is performed between the first print portion 80A and the second print portion 80B. However, during the other part, that is, between the second print portion 80B and the first print portion 80A, a partial cut may be applied, cut, or may not be cut.

  Each step of each flowchart can change the order of steps as long as no contradiction occurs in processing, and steps may be added or deleted. For example, S15 of FIG. 6 and S51 of FIG. 7 may be omitted. By referring to the parameter information stored in the RAM 44 at the time of setting the tube printing setting screen 131, it can be determined whether the serial number function 131C is valid.

  A program or the like for executing a conversion mode setting process or the like may be stored in a disk device or the like included in a server device on the Internet, and the printing devices 1A and 1B and the terminal device 2 may download various programs.

  Depending on the embodiment, the printing apparatuses 1A and 1B and the terminal apparatus 2 may use other types of storage devices other than the ROM and the RAM. For example, the printing apparatuses 1A and 1B and the terminal device 2 may have storage devices such as a content addressable memory (CAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), and a synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM).

  Depending on the embodiment, the electrical configurations of the printing devices 1A and 1B and the terminal device 2 may be different from those in FIG. 3 and FIG. 8, and other hardware other than the standards and types illustrated in FIG. The present invention can be applied to the printing devices 1A and 1B and the terminal device 2.

  For example, the control units of the printing apparatuses 1A and 1B and the terminal device 2 shown in FIGS. 3 and 8 may be realized by hardware circuits. Specifically, each control unit may be realized by a reconfigurable circuit such as a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) instead of at least one of the CPU 41 and the CPU 21. Each control unit may be realized by both the CPU 41 and the CPU 21 and the hardware circuit.

<Others>
The print head 61 is an example of the “printing unit” in the present invention. The conveyance motor 98 and the conveyance rollers 65 to 69 are examples of the “conveying unit” in the present invention. The cutter 64 is an example of the “cutting part” in the present invention. The input unit 13A is an example of the "reception unit" in the present invention. The CPU 41 is a "first print data generation unit", a "second print data generation unit", a "first print control unit", a "second print control unit", a "partial cut control unit", and a "conversion mode" of the present invention. It is an example of "setting means" and "display control means". The one-side print content is an example of the “one-side” in the present invention. The other side print content is an example of the “other side” in the present invention. The operation unit 25 is an example of the “reception unit” in the present invention. The CPUs 41 and 21 are examples of the “computer” in the present invention. The process of S43 shown in FIG. 7 or the process of S125 of the conversion mode setting process shown in FIG. 9 is an example of the “first print data generation procedure” in the present invention. The processing of S47 shown in FIG. 7 or the processing of S129 and S131 of the conversion mode setting processing shown in FIG. 9 is an example of the “second print data generation procedure” in the present invention. The process of S67 shown in FIG. 7 or the process of S133 of the conversion mode setting process shown in FIG. 9 is an example of the “partial cut instruction creation procedure” in the present invention. The process of S135 of the conversion mode setting process shown in FIG. 9 is an example of the “transmission procedure” of the present invention. The process of S109 of the conversion mode setting process shown in FIG. 9 is an example of the “conversion mode setting procedure” of the present invention. The processes of S111 and S113 in the conversion mode setting process shown in FIG. 9 are an example of the “mode display control procedure” in the present invention. The process of S61 shown in FIG. 7 is an example of the “first print control procedure” in the present invention. The process of S63 shown in FIG. 7 is an example of the “second print control procedure” in the present invention.

1A, 1B Printing device 2 Terminal device 9 Tubes 9A to 9E Between first printing portion and second printing portion 13A Input unit 13B, 26 Display unit 19, 27 Communication unit 21, 41 CPU
25 operation part 61 print head 64 cutter 65-69 conveyance roller 80A first printing part 80B second printing part 98 conveyance motor N number

Claims (14)

A printing unit for printing on a tube,
A transport unit for transporting the tube;
A cutting unit provided in a conveyance path along which the tube is conveyed, and performing a partial cut which is a cutting leaving a part in a circumferential direction of the tube;
A reception unit that receives an input of print content including one side and the other side of the first print portion printed on the tube;
Equipped
First print data generation means for generating first print data including one side data for printing the one side and the other side data for printing the other side based on the print content received by the reception unit;
A second print data generation unit that generates second print data in which the one-side data and the other-side data are interchanged based on the first print data or the print content;
First print control means for controlling the print unit based on the first print data to cause the tube to print the first print portion;
A second printing control unit configured to control the printing unit on the upstream side of the transport direction of the tube on which the first print portion is printed, based on the second print data, and print the second print portion; ,
Partial cut control means for controlling the conveying unit, conveying the tube, controlling the cutting unit, and performing the partial cut between the first print portion and the second print portion;
A printing apparatus comprising: The second print data generation unit
Based on the first print data or the print content, creating the second print data in a printing state in which the one side data and the other side data exchange the one side and the other side and rotate 180 °. The printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The first print data generation means generates the first print data in which a continuous symbol which is a designated continuous symbol included in the first print portion is carried up or down to a next sequential symbol.
The second print data generation unit generates the second print data in which the continuous symbol of the second print portion is rounded up or down to the next sequential symbol.
The first print data generation means and the second print data generation means are each configured to raise or lower the consecutive symbols to the next order until the designated number of times is reached, and 2. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the printing data is generated.   The printing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the next sequential symbol is a sequential symbol obtained by skipping a designated number of the sequential symbols. A first conversion mode in which the second print data generation unit generates the second print data in which the one-side data and the other-side data are switched based on the first print data or the print content, or
Based on the first print data or the print content, the second print data generation unit changes the one side data and the other side data between the one side and the other side, resulting in a printing state rotated 180 °. The printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising conversion mode setting means for setting a second conversion mode for generating the second print data. The printing apparatus includes a display unit that displays at least a function;
In the first conversion mode, the display unit is controlled to display a predetermined character, and in the second conversion mode, the display unit displays the predetermined character by 180 °. 6. The printing apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising display control means for causing a rotated display. A printing unit for printing on a tube,
A transport unit for transporting the tube;
A cutting unit provided in a conveyance path along which the tube is conveyed, and performing a partial cut which is a cutting leaving a part in a circumferential direction of the tube;
First printing including one side data printed on one side of the first print portion and the other side data printed on the other side of the first print portion, transmitted from the connected terminal device, in the tube A communication unit that receives data and second print data in which the one-side data and the other-side data are interchanged;
Equipped with
First print control means for controlling the print unit based on the first print data to cause the tube to print the first print portion;
A second print control unit configured to control the printing unit on the upstream side of the tube on which the first print portion is printed based on the second print data, and to print the second print portion;
Partial cut control means for controlling the conveying unit, conveying the tube, controlling the cutting unit, and performing the partial cut between the first print portion and the second print portion;
A printing apparatus comprising: A printing unit that performs printing on a tube, a transport unit that transports the tube, and a transport path that transports the tube are provided, and a cutting that performs partial cutting that is a cutting that leaves a part in the circumferential direction of the tube And a second printing apparatus, the second printing apparatus being capable of communicating between the printing apparatus and a receiving unit for receiving input of print contents including one side and the other side of the first print portion printed on the tube; A computer of a terminal device including a communication unit;
A first print data generation procedure for generating first print data including one side data for printing the one side and the other side data for printing the other side based on the print content received by the reception unit;
A second print data generation procedure for generating second print data in which the one-side data and the other-side data are switched based on the first print data or the print content;
The transport unit is controlled, the tube is transported, the cutting unit is controlled, and the second print portion is printed on the tube by the print unit based on the first print portion and the second print data. And a partial cut instruction creation procedure for generating a partial cut instruction to execute the partial cut, the first print data, the second print data, and the partial cut instruction from the second communication unit. A sending procedure to send to the printing device;
A program to run a program. In the second print data generation procedure,
Based on the first print data or the print content, the second print data in which the one-side data and the other-side data are switched between the one side and the other side and rotated 180 degrees is created. The program according to claim 8, characterized in that: In the first print data generation procedure, the first print data is generated in which a continuous symbol which is a designated continuous symbol included in the first print portion is rounded up or down to a next sequential symbol.
10. The second print data generation method according to claim 8, wherein in the second print data generation procedure, the second print data is generated in which the continuous symbol of the second print portion is rounded up or down to the next consecutive symbol. The program described in.   The program according to claim 10, wherein the next sequential symbol is a sequential symbol obtained by skipping a designated number of the consecutive symbols. A first conversion mode for creating the second print data in which the one side data and the other side data are interchanged in the second print data generation procedure based on the first print data or the print content, or
In the printing state where the one side data and the other side data interchange the one side and the other side in the second print data generation procedure based on the first print data or the print content and rotated 180 ° The program according to any one of claims 8 to 11, for causing the computer to execute a conversion mode setting procedure for setting a second conversion mode for generating the second print data. The terminal device includes a display unit.
In the first conversion mode, the display unit is controlled to display a predetermined character, and in the second conversion mode, the display unit is controlled to display the predetermined character. The program according to claim 12, for causing the computer to execute a mode display control procedure for causing a display rotated 180 degrees. A printing unit that performs printing on a tube, a transport unit that transports the tube, and a transport path that transports the tube are provided, and a cutting that performs partial cutting that is a cutting that leaves a part in the circumferential direction of the tube A computer of a printing apparatus, comprising: a printing unit, and a receiving unit for receiving input of print contents including one side and the other side of a first print portion to be printed on the tube;
A first print data generation procedure for generating first print data including one side data for printing the one side and the other side data for printing the other side based on the print content received by the reception unit;
A second print data generation procedure for generating second print data in which the one-side data and the other-side data are switched based on the first print data or the print content;
A first print control procedure for controlling the print unit based on the first print data to cause the tube to print the first print portion;
A second printing control procedure for controlling the printing unit on the upstream side of the tube on which the first printing portion is printed, based on the second printing data, to print the second printing portion;
A partial cut control procedure of controlling the conveying unit, conveying the tube, controlling the cutting unit, and performing the partial cut between the first print portion and the second print portion;
A program to run a program.

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