JP2830821B2 - Printer print mode automatic setting device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a cut sheet filter.
Printer with optional printer
The present invention relates to a dynamic setting device. [0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Cuts cut into predetermined sizes one by one are provided.
At the printer that prints on the
Stop mode after printing, and after printing the last line
Automatically performs top-of-form behavior, i.e.
Perform the print start preparation operation for the
Print in both continuous mode and continuous mode
Often it is. [0003] Printer automatically cut sheets one by one
If you have a cut sheet feeder to supply
The continuous mode is suitable, but sometimes the pause mode
Because it is necessary to print in
If the printer does not have a cut sheet feeder and
When cut sheets are supplied one by one by the rotator
Is suitable for the temporary stop mode.
When printing on continuous paper that can be separated from
Must be set to the continuation mode. [0004] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A cut-sea printer
If you have a feeder, print mode data
If you set the fault value to a value indicating continuous mode,
Normally, printing is performed in the continuous mode.
Operate only when you want to print in pause mode
Data only needs to be changed by the
Very convenient. However, the cut sheet feeder is
Option, use the default value as described above.
If set to a value indicating continuous mode, the cut sheet
Automatically at the start of use even for printers without headers
Continuation mode is set, so almost every time
If the operator does not perform the print mode change operation
And it becomes an inconvenient printer
Would. Conversely, the default value is temporarily set to the stop mode.
If you select a pre-cut sheet feeder
The operability of the printer is good, but the cut sheet feeder
The operability of the provided printer is deteriorated. [0007] The present invention is based on the background
For printers with an optional sheet feeder
The cut sheet feeder is installed
When the print mode is not
When the default value is automatically changed to a suitable value for each
In both cases, the automatic setting, especially if the operator wants
To be able to change the selected print mode.
It was done as a title. [0008] [MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS] To achieve this object
ToOf the present inventionThe print mode of the printer according to claim 1.
Automatic setting deviceFor printing documentsPrint
Mechanism and the means for supplying document creation data to the print mechanism
Based on the documentation data provided byPaper Cut of
Print the document on a sheetPrint control means and
EquippedThe cut sheet and the printing machine
To transportCut sheet feederWhat can be mounted
In particular, the subjectCut sheet feederIs
Whether or not it was installed on the linterFeeder detection means to detect
And its feeder detecting meansThe cut sheet
If the printer is detected to be mounted on the printer,
IfThe default value of the print control meansAnd said
The print mechanism prints the document on the cut sheet
After finishing, for the next cut sheetAutomatically top
For performing obform actionsFirstSet to value
WhoThe cut sheet holder is detected by the feeder detecting means.
It is detected that the header is not installed in the printer
in case of,The default value isThe printing mechanism is front
After printing the document on the cut sheet,
Second to stop top-of-form operationValue
And a default value automatic setting means for setting
AsI have. [0009]Claim 1 of the present invention having the above configuration.
In the printer's automatic print mode setting device,
Feeder detection means that the cut sheet feeder
Detects whether or not it is installed, and automatically sets default values
Is cut sheet feed by the feeder detection means.
Printer is installed in the printer,
The print mechanism controls the default value of the print control
After printing the document on the
Set to a first value for performing a perform-of-form operation
The cut sheet feeder
If it is detected that it is not installed in the printer,
The print mechanism prints the document on a cut sheet.
After finishing the lint, top
Set to a second value to stop the perform operation.
Therefore, by simply attaching and detaching the cut sheet feeder, the differential
The default value can be automatically set to a suitable value.
The operability of the linter can be improved. [0010] Further, a printer for a printer according to a second aspect of the present invention.
Automatic mode setting deviceFor printing documentsStep
Supply document creation data to the lint mechanism and its print mechanism
Based on the documentation data provided by the meansPaper
Have the document printed on a cut sheetPrint control
With meansAnd cut the cut sheet
Transport to the transport mechanismCut sheet feederMountable
In particular, those mentioned aboveCut sheet feederBut
Whether it is mounted on the printerFeeder detection to detect
Informing means and its feeder detecting meansBy the above,
Is detected as a feeder installed in the printer.
IfDefault value of the print control unit
ToThe printing mechanism stores the document on the cut sheet.
After printing, the next cut sheetautomatically
To perform top-of-form operations onFirstSet to value
WhileBy the feeder detecting means, the cut
Detected that the feeder is not installed in the printer
If so,The default value isThe printing machine
Framing finished printing the document on the cut sheet
Then, a second operation for stopping the top-of-form operation is performed.
ofDefault value automatic setting means to set the value and its default
Set by the default value automatic setting meansSaidDefault
ValueData for changing to the first value or the second value
Fault value changing means andIs characterized by havingI have. [0011]3. The pudding according to claim 2, which has the above configuration.
Feeder detection in the automatic print mode setting
The informing means is that the cut sheet feeder is mounted on the printer
The default value automatic setting means detects whether the
The cut sheet feeder is
If it is detected that the
The print mechanism sets the default value of the control
After printing the document on the
To automatically perform top-of-form operation
While the feeder detection means
It is detected that the sheet feeder is not installed in the printer.
Default value, the print mechanism cuts
After printing the document on the sheet,
Is set to the second value for stopping the system operation. And
The default value changing means is a means for automatically setting the default value.
The default value set by the column to the first value or
Change to the second value. Therefore, the default value is automatically
Even after setting, the printer operator wants
If necessary, change the default value by Change
To improve printer operability.
Can be. [0012]Also,The printer pudding according to claim 3.
Automatic mode setting deviceFor printing documentsStep
Supply document creation data to the lint mechanism and its print mechanism
Based on the documentation data provided by the meansPaper
Have the document printed on a cut sheetPrint control
With meansAnd cut the cut sheet
Transport to the transport mechanismCut sheet feederMountable
In particular, those mentioned aboveCut sheet feederBut
Whether it is mounted on the printerFeeder detection to detect
Informing means and its feeder detecting meansBy the above,
Is detected as a feeder installed in the printer.
IfDefault value of the print control unit
ToThe printing mechanism stores the document on the cut sheet.
After printing, the next cut sheetautomatically
To perform top-of-form operations onFirstSet to value
WhileBy the feeder detecting means, the cut
Detected that the feeder is not installed in the printer
If so,The default value isThe printing machine
Framing finished printing the document on the cut sheet
Then, a second operation for stopping the top-of-form operation is performed.
ofDefault value automatic setting means to set the value, That differential
Set by the default value automatic setting meansThe default
Display device for displaying a menu for changing values
And according to the menu displayed on the display device,
Default value set by the default value automatic setting means
ValueThe first value or the second valueChange
And a means for changing the default value
I have. [0013]4. The pudding according to claim 3, having the above configuration.
Feeder detection in the automatic print mode setting
The informing means is that the cut sheet feeder is mounted on the printer
The default value automatic setting means detects whether the
The cut sheet feeder is
If it is detected that the
The print mechanism sets the default value of the control
After printing the document on the
To automatically perform top-of-form operation
While the feeder detection means
Sheet feeder Is not installed in the printer.
Default value, the print mechanism cuts
After printing the document on the sheet,
Is set to the second value for stopping the system operation. And
The display device is set by the default value automatic setting means.
A menu for changing the default values
The fault value changing means is a menu displayed on the display device.
According to the default value set by the automatic setting means
The default value to the first or second value
You. Therefore, default values are automatically set and
In addition, if the printer operator wishes,
Set the default value according to the menu displayed on the display.
Can be changed easily, and the operability of the printer
Can be improved. A printer for a printer according to claim 4.
The automatic mode setting device includes the default value changing means.
But, A key on a keyboard provided in the printerBy
ExecutedIt is characterized bydoing. [0015]The pudding according to claim 4 having the above configuration.
Default print mode setting
The value changing means is provided by a key on a keyboard provided in the printer.
Is performed by the operator, so if the operator wishes,
Set the default values according to the menu displayed on the display device.
It can be changed very easily by key operation,
The operability of pudding alone can be improved. [0016] BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
This will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 shows a tie having a word processor function.
FIG. 3 is a view showing a printer, and the typewriter is described in detail later.
AsDocument creation data supply meansDocument memory7
4And this documentMemory 74Remembered in
Based on document creation dataDocumentPrintDoPrint
In the mode, as a printer which is an embodiment of the present invention
Function. This typewriter has a keyboard 10 at the front.
Display device 12 and the printing mechanism 1
4 is provided. The keyboard 10 includes alphabets, numbers,
Character key 2 for inputting letters and various symbols
0, space bar 22, return key 24,
Shift key 26, code key 28, cursor key 30, etc.
Many function keys are arranged. The display device 12 includes a liquid crystal display as a display.
A play (LCD) 60 is provided. This LCD 60
3. As shown in FIG.
The LCD control device 62 includes a CPU 64 and a RAM 6
6. Computer 7 comprising ROM 68 and bus 70
Various displays are performed by being controlled to 2. That is, various menus are displayed and an operation is performed.
The operator operates the keyboard 10 to select one of the menus.
Select the menu to switch the typewriter to various modes.
Is set, and input from the keyboard 10
Is stored in the document memory 74 of the RAM 66.RememberedDocuments
A part of the created data is displayed and a typewriter
They also display a message to the operator. [0022]Also,The RAM 76 has an interface 76
ThroughDocument creation data supply meansFrom an external device
Document creation data to be supplied is also stored
You. The printing mechanism 14 is a type wheel shown in FIG.
Drive motor 80, hammer drive solenoid 82, carriage
Drive motor 84, platen drive motor 86,
Feed motor 87 etc. as a drive source.
Drive sources are activated in response to commands from the computer 72.
Wheel controller 88, hammer controller 90, carry
Printer 92, paper feed controller 94, and ribbon feeder.
Control by the controller 96Document
It is something to lint. The output shaft of the type wheel drive motor 80
Is equipped with the type wheel 100 shown in FIG.
You. The type wheel 100 has a radially extending 9
Equipped with 6 arms, one at the end of each arm
And one of these types is driven by a type wheel
Scheduled on platen 102 by rotation of motor 80
Facing the print line. The print position directly facing this print line
Behind the typeface (front side of the typewriter)
Is provided with a hammer 104.
Is driven by the hammer driving solenoid 82.
Therefore, the characters are printed on the paper 106 supported by the platen 102.
Collide via the ribbon 108 and pre-set one character
To Type wheel drive motor 80, type wheel
The print head 110 composed of the
Not shown so as to be movable along the platen 102.
Is mounted on a new carriage.
When driven by the carriage drive motor 84,
The print head 110 is
Moved. The platen 102 is driven by the platen.
The paper 1 is rotated by the motor 86.
06 is sent in the vertical direction.
When the print head 110 is fed, it is placed on the paper 106.
Printing point is changed. The typewriter shown in FIG.
To feeder 116 can be installed as an option
Has become. This cut sheet feeder 116 is shown in the drawing.
There is a control circuit that is omitted.
One sheet is controlled by a controlled paper supply motor and supply roller.
The paper 106 cut into pieces, that is, the cut sheet,
It is supplied to a typewriter. The control circuit of the cut sheet feeder 116 is as follows.
Typewriter with code 118 and connector 120
Connected to a typewriter computer 72
The paper 106 is supplied at an appropriate time while transmitting and receiving signals.
However, the connection of this connector 120
The printer 72 is connected to the cut sheet feeder 1
The presence or absence of 16 is detected. As shown in FIG. 4, the connector 120
One of the multiple leads connected to the
High level line via fixed resistor 122 on the side
To the cut sheet feeder 116 side.
And the signal output port is connected to the typewriter side.
Port 24 is provided. In a state where the connector 120 is connected,
The signal extracted from the signal extraction port 124
Becomes a low level feeder detection signal, and the connector 12
0 is not connected.
The signal becomes a non-detection signal. Connector 120, fixed resistor 122, signal
Feeder detection means is configured by the take-out port 124, etc.
It is being done. In the ROM 68 of the computer 72,
Control program for controlling the operation of this typewriter is stored
However, only those parts of the
It is taken out and shown in a flowchart in FIG. As is clear from this flowchart, the book
Step if the typewriter is set to print mode
S1 (hereinafter simply referred to as S1). The same applies to other steps).
And the CPU 64
Cut sheet feeder 116 is installed based on the signal
It is determined whether it has been performed. Then, if attached, the operation proceeds to S2.
The default value of the print mode., Printing mechanism
After printing the document on the sheet 106, the next sheet 10
For 6Perform top-of-form behavior automaticallyFor
Is the first value ofSet to continuous mode value. Also,
Sheet feeder 116 must be installed
In S3, the default value of the print mode isStep
After the lint mechanism has finished printing the document on paper 106,
Top-of-form behaviorStopThe second valueOnce
Set to the value of stop mode. Thereafter, in S4, another default value is set.
Is set, and the printer shown in FIG.
The condition menu is displayed. That is, if S2 has been executed,
For the lint mode, refer to “1. Pause after
  search page: N "is displayed, and S3 is executed.
If it is after "1. Pause after eac
h page: Y ”is displayed and the print page is displayed.
Alternatively, the number of copies is also automatically set in S4.
The displayed values are displayed. Thereafter, S6, S7, S8 and S9 are repeated.
And waits for an operator's key operation. [0042] Therefore, the operator goes to S2 or S3.
Change the automatically set print mode.
If desired, operate the character key 20 of numeral 1.
Then, the determination result in S6 becomes YES, and in S10
Change the print mode to the mode desired by the operator
You will get. [0043]S10 is the default value change of the present invention.
Functions as a means. A character key of the numeral 2 or 3
20 is operated, the determination result of S7 or S8 is YE
S, print page in S11 or S12
Or you can change the number of copies to the value desired by the operator
It will be. As described above, each default value is changed.
The operator has changed the number after
If the character key of No. 4 is operated, the judgment result of S9 is YE
At S, printing is started. The print control program in the ROM 68 is recorded.
A program constituted by the stored area and the CPU 64.
Lint control meansIs the type wheel control device 88,
Printing machine composed of a character wheel drive motor 80 and the like
That is, the document creation data supplied from the document memory 74 is
And print the document on paper 106 based on theIs
However, since this point is well known, the explanation is omitted.
You. As described in detail above, the type of the present embodiment
Cut sheet feeder 116 is installed in the writer
It is determined whether the connector 120 or the like is
And the cut sheet feeder 1
16 if the print mode is set to continuous mode.
Mode, if not mounted
Are set automatically. In this embodiment, the CPU 64 and the ROM
68, a program for executing S1 to S3 is described.
Depending on the stored area, the default value
The steps are constructed. Also, the printer automatically set by the operator
If you want to change the default mode, display on LCD60
The menu that was set to the operation of the character key 20 of the number 1
Therefore, select, and then use the cursor key 30 and the alphabet
Automatically by the operation of the N or Y character key 20
The set default value can be changed. In this embodiment, the numeral 1, alphabet
N and Y character keys 20 and cursor keys 3
0 constitutes a default value changing operation means. In this embodiment, a typewriter is used.
Built-in document memory 74 supplies document creation data
Means, but the document
The present invention is applied to a printer that performs printing based on
It is also possible to apply, in which case the external device
It becomes a document creation data supply means. The above embodiments are merely examples.
The present invention is not limited to various modifications and improvements based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art.
It is needless to say that the present invention can be carried out in a mode in which. [0053] As is apparent from the above description,
Of the present inventionThe print mode of the printer according to claim 1
Dynamic setting deviceAccording to the feeder detecting means,
Detects whether the feeder is mounted on the printer and
The fault value automatic setting means is controlled by the feeder detecting means.
And the cut sheet feeder is installed in the printer
Is detected, the print control means default
Value, print mechanism prints the document on the cut sheet
To automatically perform top-of-form operations after finishing
While the feeder detection means sets
If the cut sheet feeder is not installed in the printer
If detected, the default value is set by the printing mechanism.
After printing the document on the cut sheet,
To set a second value to stop the form operation
By simply attaching and removing the cut sheet feeder,
Value can be automatically set to a suitable value,
The operability of the data can be improved. A printer for a printer according to claim 2.
Automatic mode setting deviceAccording to The feeder detection means
Checks whether the cut sheet feeder is installed in the printer.
The default value automatic setting means detects the feeder
The cut sheet feeder is mounted on the printer by the knowledge means
If it is detected that the print control
The default value is that the print mechanism prints the document on the cut sheet.
Automatically top-of-form after printing
To the first value for performing the feeder detection
Depending on the step, the cut sheet feeder is mounted on the printer
Default value, the default value is
After the printing mechanism finishes printing the document on the cut sheet,
Set to a second value to stop top-of-form operation
The default value change means
The default value set by the setting means is also used as the first value.
Or change it to the second value,Default value is automatic
Even after being set toPrinterOperator wants
If necessary, change the default value by a predetermined operation.
Can further improve the operability of the printer
be able to. [0055]Also,The printer pudding according to claim 3.
Mode automatic setting deviceAccording to the feeder detecting means,
Checks whether the cut sheet feeder is installed in the printer.
The default value automatic setting means detects the feeder
The cut sheet feeder is mounted on the printer by the knowledge means
If it is detected that the print control
The default value is that the print mechanism prints the document on the cut sheet.
Automatically top-of-form after printing
To the first value for performing the feeder detection
Depending on the step, the cut sheet feeder is mounted on the printer
Default value, the default value is
After the printing mechanism finishes printing the document on the cut sheet,
Set to a second value to stop top-of-form operation
The display device is set by the default value automatic setting means.
Displays a menu for changing the specified default value
Then, the default value changing means displays the message displayed on the display device.
Menu, set by default value automatic setting means.
Changes the specified default value to the first value or the second value.
Default values are automatically set and
In addition, if the printer operator wishes,
Set the default value according to the menu displayed on the display.
Can be easily changed, and Operability
Can be improved. Further, the printer of claim 4
Mode automatic setting deviceAccording to the default value change means
Is activated by the keys on the keyboard provided with the printer.
Defaults if the operator wants
Key operation according to the menu displayed on the display device.
It can be changed very easily by the work,
Operability can be improved.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing only a portion relevant to the present invention in a control program of a typewriter functioning as a printer according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the typewriter. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control device of the typewriter. FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram showing cut sheet feeder detection means in the typewriter. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a display on a liquid crystal display (LCD) shown in FIG. [Description of Signs] 10 Keyboard 12 Display device 14 Printing mechanism 20 Character keys (default value changing operation means) 30 Cursor keys (default value changing operation means) 64 CPU (print control means and default value automatic setting means) 68 ROM (printing) Control means and default value automatic setting means) 74 document memory (document creation data supply means) 116 cut sheet feeder 118 code (feeder detection means) 120 connector (feeder detection means) 122 fixed resistor (feeder detection means) 124 signal extraction port (Feeder detection means)

────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page Examiner Masaki Ueda (56) References JP-A-59-115877 (JP, A) JP-A-55-44808 (JP, A) JP-A-60-99675 (JP, A) 58-17147 (JP, U) NEC Technical Report Vol. 37, No. 4 April 25, 1984, NEC Cultural Center, p. 30-36 Canon Japanese Word Processor Canon Word 80 User's Manual 1st volume, 1985, Canon Sales Co., Ltd., p. 9-1 to 9-69 (58) Field surveyed (Int.Cl. ⁶ , DB name) B41J 11/42 B41J 29/42 B41J 29/52 B41J 13/00

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] A printing mechanism for printing a document, and the above-described text formed on a cut sheet such as paper based on document creation data supplied from a document creation data supply unit to the printing mechanism.
Rutotomo a print control means for printing the book
To, Purintomo mosquito <br/> Tsu preparative sheet feeder to be mounted printer that conveys the cut sheet to the printing mechanism
In over de automatic setting device, the cut sheet feeder is mounted to said printer
Feeder detecting means for detecting whether or not the cut sheet feed is detected by the feeder detecting means.
If the printer is detected as mounted on the printer,
Is the default value of the print control unit, the pre
Prints the document on the cut sheet and finishes.
After were example, while set to a first value of the order to carry out the automatic top-of-form work for the next cut sheet, before
The feeder detecting means detects the cut sheet feeder.
Is detected not to be installed in the printer
The default value and the printing mechanism
After printing the document on the
An automatic print mode setting device for a printer, further comprising default value automatic setting means for setting a second value for stopping an obform operation . 2. A printing mechanism for printing a document, and the above-described text formed on a cut sheet such as paper based on document creation data supplied from a document creation data supply unit to the printing mechanism.
Rutotomo a print control means for printing the book
To, Purintomo mosquito <br/> Tsu preparative sheet feeder to be mounted printer that conveys the cut sheet to the printing mechanism
In over de automatic setting device, the cut sheet feeder is mounted to said printer
Feeder detecting means for detecting whether or not the cut sheet feed is detected by the feeder detecting means.
If Da is detected as being the mounting tower to the printer
Is the default value of the print control unit, the pre
Prints the document on the cut sheet and finishes.
After were example, while set to a first value of the order to carry out the automatic top-of-form work for the next cut sheet, before
The feeder detecting means detects the cut sheet feeder.
Is detected not to be installed in the printer
The default value and the printing mechanism
After printing the document on the
And default value automatic setting means for setting the second value to stop of the Form action, the <br/> default value set by the default value automatic setting means said first value or said second Change to value
An automatic print mode setting device for a printer, further comprising a default value changing means for changing the print mode. 3. A printing mechanism for printing a document, and the above-described text formed on a cut sheet such as paper based on document creation data supplied from a document creation data supply unit to the printing mechanism.
Rutotomo a print control means for printing the book
To, Purintomo mosquito <br/> Tsu preparative sheet feeder to be mounted printer that conveys the cut sheet to the printing mechanism
In over de automatic setting device, the cut sheet feeder is mounted to said printer
Feeder detecting means for detecting whether or not the cut sheet feed is detected by the feeder detecting means.
If the printer is detected as mounted on the printer,
Is the default value of the print control unit, the pre
Prints the document on the cut sheet and finishes.
After were example, while set to a first value of the order to carry out the automatic top-of-form work for the next cut sheet, before
The feeder detecting means detects the cut sheet feeder.
Is detected not to be installed in the printer
The default value and the printing mechanism
After printing the document on the
A default value automatic setting means for setting a second value for stopping the obform operation, a display device for displaying a menu for changing the default value set by the default value automatic setting means , Default value changing means for changing a default value set by the default value automatic setting means to the first value or the second value in accordance with a menu displayed on the display device. Printer print mode automatic setting device. 4. The printer print mode automatic setting device according to claim 3, wherein the default value changing means is executed by a key on a keyboard provided in the printer.