JP2985910B2 - Printing device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a printing apparatus, and more particularly to a printing apparatus for printing a numbering character string in which numbers and characters or characters are combined while executing a numbering process for sequentially counting up numbers and characters. About.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a page number to be printed for each page of a book, a serial number to be printed on various printed materials, and the like generally use a mechanical numbering device that counts up the number (number) for each printing sheet. Printing while performing numbering processing. Therefore, in this numbering process, a numbering string composed of one or more digits is handled.

Recently, in an electronic typewriter or the like,
The numbering process can be performed on the above-described numbering numeral sequence, and the numbering process can be performed on a numbering numeral sequence including a decimal point-containing numeral sequence including a normal decimal point, such as “123.45”.

[0004]

In the conventional numbering process of an electronic typewriter, a numbering sequence consisting of only one or more digits is handled. For example, a seat in a movie theater or theater is used. Character strings combining numbers and alphabetic characters, such as numbers, for example, A1, A2, A3 ..., 1A, 2
There is a problem that a numbering process cannot be performed on a numbering character string in which characters and numbers such as A, 3A,... Are combined. Further, in the electronic typewriter, a numbering process can be performed on an ordinary number string with a decimal point. In addition to this decimal point, for example, a number string using non-countable symbols such as "," and "." Has a problem that the numbering process cannot be performed.

An object of the present invention, the numbering character string that contains the count non symbols such as decimal point to letters and numbers or numbering character string and the numeric part of a combination of characters with each other, Printout that can be printed with the numbering process It is to provide a device.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a printing apparatus comprising: a printing unit including a printing head for printing on a printing medium; In a printing apparatus including an input unit for inputting, a data storage unit for storing input character or symbol data, and a print control unit for controlling the printing unit, a predetermined character such as an alphabet or Japanese syllabary is used. First setting means for setting a start character string to start numbering in a numbering character string in which letters and numbers having an arrangement order are arranged side by side, and setting a final value of a number part of the numbering character string second setting means, based on the data of the data and the final value of the start character string, the numbering character string, the start for the numerical portion for Counting means sequentially counts up over the final value, also by the numeric part is incremented in a predetermined arrangement order for each reach a final value for the character portion, for counting up the numbering character string from the count Control means for receiving the output of the means and printing the numbering character string by the printing means via the printing control means in order from the start character string.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, as shown in the functional block diagram of FIG. 1, in the printing apparatus of the first aspect, the numeral portion of the numbering character string includes a non-countable symbol. The counting means is configured to ignore this symbol when counting the numeral portion.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, as shown in the functional block diagram of FIG. 1, a printing unit including a print head for printing on a print medium, and an input unit for inputting characters, symbols, and various commands are provided. And a data storage means for storing input character or symbol data, and a printing control means for controlling the printing means, wherein the numbers and the predetermined arrangement order such as alphabets or Japanese syllabary are used. First setting means for setting a start character string for starting numbering, and second setting for setting a final value of a character portion of the numbering character string, in a numbering character string obtained by combining left and right characters. Setting means, based on the data of the start character string and the data of the final value, for the character part in the numbering character string, from the start character to the final value By over sequentially counted up in a predetermined sequence order and for the numerical portion that counts up every character portion reaches the final value, counting means for counting up the numbering character string,
Control means for receiving the output of the counting means and causing the printing means to print the numbering character strings sequentially from the start character string via the printing control means.

[0009] printer according to claim 4, as shown in the functional block diagram of FIG. 1, the printing means including a print head for printing on the print medium, an input means for inputting characters and symbols and various commands In a printing apparatus provided with data storage means for storing input character and symbol data and print control means for controlling the printing means, alphabets and five
Letters and numbers with a predetermined arrangement order like a cross
A note that can not be counted in the number part combined with the right side
Numbering in the numbering string containing the number
First setting means for setting a start character string to start
And the final value of the number part of the numbering string
Setting means for setting the start character string,
Numbering based on data and data of the final value
Is the start value for the numeric part in the character string?
Over the final value, ignoring the uncountable symbol.
Next count up, and for the character part, the number part
Counts up in the specified array order each time
To count up the numbering string.
Receiving the output of the counting means;
The numbering strings in order from the start string
Marked via the print control means together with the uncountable symbol
Control means for causing the character means to print .

[00010]

In the printing apparatus according to the first aspect, in a numbering character string in which letters and numbers having a predetermined arrangement order, such as alphabets and Japanese syllabaries, are arranged side by side, a start character string for starting numbering is: ,
The first value is set by the first setting means, and the final value of the number portion of the numbering character string is set by the second setting means. On the other hand, this numbering character string is counted by the counting means from the start value based on the start character string data for the number part in the numbering character string.
The count is incremented sequentially over the final value based on the final value data, and the character portion is incremented by counting up in a predetermined arrangement order each time the numeric portion reaches the final value . As a result, the numbering character string output from the counting means is sequentially printed from the start character string by the control means on the printing medium via the printing control means and the printing means.

As described above, the numbering character string in which characters and numbers are arranged side by side on the right and left is sequentially counted up from the start value to the final value for the number part, and the number part is counted for the character part. Last
Each time it reaches the value , it is counted up and printed, so that a numbering process can be performed on a numbering character string that combines numbers and alphabetic characters.

The printing apparatus according to the second aspect operates in the same manner as the first aspect. In addition, when a non-countable symbol is included in the number portion of the numbering character string, when the number portion is counted. This symbol is ignored and counted by the counting means. As described above, even when the number portion of the numbering character string is a number string including various uncountable symbols, the numbering character string can be sequentially counted up ignoring these symbols.

[0013] In the printing apparatus according to the third aspect, a start character string for starting numbering in a numbering character string obtained by combining numbers and characters having a predetermined arrangement order such as alphabets and Japanese syllabaries in a right and left direction. Is set by the first setting means, and the final value of the character portion of the numbering character string is set by the second setting means. On the other hand, the numbering character string is sequentially counted by the counting means in a predetermined arrangement order from the start value based on the data of the start character string to the final value based on the data of the final value. The count is incremented, and the numerical portion is incremented by counting up each time the character portion reaches the final value. As a result, the numbering character string output from the counting means is sequentially printed from the start character string by the control means on the printing medium via the printing control means and the printing means.

As described above, in the numbering character string obtained by combining numbers and characters side by side, the character portion is sequentially counted up from the start value to the final value, and the character portion is replaced by the character portion. Each time it reaches the final value, it is sequentially counted up and printed, so that a numbering process can be performed on a numbering character string that combines numbers and alphabetic characters.

The printer according to claim 4, indicia of claim 2
It is basically the same as the printing device.
The numbering string is counted in the number part
The counting means includes a symbol that cannot be used.
Numbering statement based on the data and the final value data.
In the character string, the numeric part starts from its start value.
Ignoring the uncountable symbol over the final value
Count up, and for the character part, the number part
Each time the final value is reached, count up in the specified order
To count up the numbering string
I do. The control means receives the output of the counting means and
Numbering strings are counted in order from the
Printed on the printing means via the printing control means together with the impossible symbol
Let it.

[0016]

According to the printing apparatus of the first aspect, the operation is as follows.
As described in the section, the numbering character string in which the first setting means, the second setting means, the counting means, and the control means are provided, and the characters and the numbers are arranged side by side on the left and right, the number part is Since the count is sequentially incremented from the start value to the final value , and the character portion is sequentially incremented and printed each time the numeric portion reaches the final value , a numbering character string combining numbers and alphabetic characters Can be numbered.

According to the printing device of the second aspect, as described in the paragraph of [Function], basically the same effect as that of the first aspect can be obtained, and the number cannot be counted in the number portion of the numbering character string. When a symbol is included ,
Since symbols Nico is not counted is no <br/> seen when counted for more numeric part, even if the numeric part of the numbering character string is a digit string containing various symbols, ignore these symbols The numbering character strings can be sequentially counted up.

According to the printing apparatus of the third aspect, as described in the paragraph of [Operation], the first setting means, the second setting means, the counting means, and the control means are provided, and numerals, characters, and characters are provided. Are serially counted up from the start value to the final value for the character part, and the number part is sequentially counted up each time the character part reaches the final value. Since it is printed, a numbering process can be performed on a numbering character string that combines numbers and alphabetic characters.

According to the printing device of the fourth aspect, as described in the paragraph of [Function], basically the same as the invention of the second aspect is provided.
The effect is obtained. In addition, like the invention of claim 2, the number
Uncountable symbols are also printed on the numeric part of the ring character string
Various numbers including non-countable symbols
Character string can be printed, and it is excellent in versatility.

[0020]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The present embodiment is a case where the present invention is applied to a tape printer for exclusive use in European languages capable of printing a large number of characters such as alphabetic characters and symbols on a printing tape. As shown in FIG. 2, a keyboard 3 is provided at a front portion of a main body frame 2 of the tape printer 1.
A printing mechanism PM is provided in the main body frame 2 behind the keyboard 3, and a liquid crystal display 22 capable of displaying characters and symbols is provided behind the keyboard 3.

The keyboard 3 includes character keys for inputting alphabets, numbers and symbols, a space key, a return key, a cursor movement key for moving the cursor rightward or leftward, a document creation key for creating document data,
An end key for ending various processes, a print key for instructing printing of document data, a power key for turning on / off the power, and the like are provided.

Next, the printing mechanism PM will be briefly described with reference to FIG. 3. A rectangular tape storage cassette CS is detachably mounted on the printing mechanism PM. Approximate width 2 consisting of film
Tape spool 6 on which 4 mm printing tape 5 is wound
And a ribbon supply spool 8 around which the ink ribbon 7 is wound.
A winding spool 9 for winding the ink ribbon 7;
A supply spool 11 in which a double-sided tape 10 having the same width as the printing tape 5 is wound with the release paper outside, and a joining roller 12 for joining the printing tape 5 and the double-sided tape 10 are rotatably provided. Have been. At a position where the printing tape 5 and the ink ribbon 7 overlap with each other, a thermal head 13 is erected, and a platen roller 14 for pressing the printing tape 5 and the ink ribbon 7 against the thermal head 13; A feed roller 15 for pressing the double-sided tape 10 against the joining roller 12 is rotatably supported by a support 16. This thermal head 13 includes
A heating element group including 128 heating elements is vertically arranged in rows.

Accordingly, by driving the tape feed motor 24 (see FIG. 4) in a predetermined rotation direction, the joining roller 12 and the take-up spool 9 are energized to the heating element group while being driven synchronously in the predetermined rotation direction. When printing tape 5
Characters are printed on the upper side by a plurality of dot rows, and the printing tape 5 is fed in the tape feeding direction A with the double-sided tape 10 joined. For details of the printing mechanism PM, see JP-A-2-106555.

Next, the control system of the tape printer 1 is shown in FIG.
Is configured as shown in the block diagram of FIG. Driving a keyboard 3, a display controller (LCDC) 23 having a display RAM for outputting display data to a liquid crystal display (LCD) 22, a drive circuit 25 for driving the thermal head 13, and a tape feed motor 24 And a drive circuit 21 for the warning buzzer 20 are provided with an input / output interface 27 of the control device C.
Connected to each other. The control device C includes a CPU 29,
An input / output interface 27 and a CGROM 3 connected to the CPU 29 via a bus 28 such as a data bus.
0, ROMs 31 and 32, and a RAM 40.

CGROM (Pattern Data Memory) 30
Stores dot pattern data for display in association with code data for each of a large number of characters. In a ROM (outline data memory) 31, for each of a large number of characters for printing characters, outline data (outline data) defining the outline of the character is written in a font (Gothic font, Mincho font, italic font). (E.g., typeface) and stored in correspondence with the code data.

The ROM 32 has a display drive control program for controlling the display controller 23 in correspondence with character code data such as characters, numbers and symbols input from the keyboard 3, and outlines corresponding to each code data in the text memory 42. An image development processing control program for converting data into dot data and developing the data in the print buffer 46, a print drive control program for sequentially reading data from the print buffer 46 and driving the printing mechanism PM, a control program for tape printing control unique to the present application Are stored.

The line buffer 41 of the RAM 40 temporarily stores document data including code data of a plurality of characters and symbols input from the keyboard 3. The text data from the line buffer 41 is stored in the text memory 42. The final value memory 43 stores the code data (39HEX) of the final value “9” of the numeral, and the final value memory 44 stores the code data (5AHEX) of the final value “Z” of the capital letter of the alphabet. . Print pointer (this content is referred to as print pointer value PP) 45
Stores one address of the text memory 42 for reading out the code data to be printed. Print buffer 4
Reference numeral 6 stores print data of characters and symbols developed as images. The flag memory 47 stores the flag data of the numbering flag NF that is set (the data is “1”) when the numbering setting mode is set.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, ASCII codes are applied to the alphabetic characters "A" to "Z" and the numerals "0" to "9". "-Z", the code data is sequentially arranged in the range of "41HEX" to "5AHEX", and the codes of the numbers "0" to "9" are similarly arranged in the range of "30HEX" to "39HEX". Data is arranged sequentially.

Next, the routine of the tape printing control performed by the control device C of the tape printing apparatus 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. By the way, in this control, "9" is set in advance as the final value of the numeral, its ASCII code is stored in the final value memory 43, and "Z" is set in advance as the final value of the alphabet character, and the ASCII code Is the final value memory 4
4 is stored. In the figure, reference symbol Si (i = 10, 1
..) Are each step.

When the power is turned on by operating the power key, this control is started, and initial settings such as clearing the memories 41 to 47 are first executed (S10), and the document creation key is used to create document data. When operated (S1
1 · S12: Yes), the input document data is stored in the line buffer 41, and the characters and symbols corresponding to the code data are displayed on the display 22, while the data in the line buffer 41 is operated by operating the end key. Is stored in the text memory 42 (S13), and the process returns to S11. For example, when a start character string “VER1.8” to start numbering in a numbering character string is input as document data, the start character string “VER1.8” is displayed on the display 22 and the character string of this character string is displayed. The code data is stored in the text memory 42. Note that a normal decimal point “.” Is used in the document data, that is, the numbering character string data.

Next, when the print key is operated to print the numbering character string (S11: Yes, S1
2: No, S14: Yes), the presence / absence of numbering character string data in the text memory 42 is searched, and when this character string data exists (S15: Yes), printing processing is executed (S16). In this printing process, the code data in the text memory 42 is sequentially read out from the first character, and an enlargement ratio is obtained so as to have a predetermined character size, and the outline data is enlarged using this enlargement ratio. Further, print data, which is dot data, is created from the outline data and stored in the print buffer 46, and the print data in the print buffer 46 is output to the printing mechanism PM for printing.
For details of dot data conversion processing control for converting outline data to dot data using the enlargement ratio, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 49-129947.

Next, a numbering process (see FIG. 7) is executed (S17). When this process is started, first, a numbering setting screen for setting whether or not to execute the numbering process is displayed (S30). When the numbering process is executed according to this screen display, the character "Y" is displayed.
If the key is not to be executed, a numbering setting process for operating the character "N" key is executed (S31). Then, when code data of the character "Y" is input based on the operated character key (S32: Ye
s), the numbering flag NF is set (S3)
3) When the code data of the character "N" is input (S32: No, S34: Yes), the flag NF is reset (S35). Further, "Y" and "N" are operated by key operations other than the character "Y" key and the character "N" key.
When code data other than the above code data is input (S32 / S34: No), the buzzer 12 is sounded to warn of an invalid key operation (S48), and the process returns to S31.

Next, when this flag NF is set, that is, when the numbering process is executed (S3
6: Yes), the text memory 4 is stored in the print pointer value PP.
The end address of the numbering character string data in 2 is set (S37), and if the code data indicated by the print pointer PP is any of the numbers "0" to "9" (S38: Yes), And the final value memory 43
When not a code data of the stored last value "9" (S39: No), the data for instructing the printing pointer PP is replaced by counting up on the basis of the numerical sequence order in ASCII code as described above (S40), the process returns . For example, the numbering character string data "VER
When the numbering process is executed while "1.8" is stored in the text memory 42, as shown in FIG. 8, the numbering character string "VER1.8" is changed to a printing tape by operating a print key. 5, and the text memory 42 stores the counted number character string data “VER1.9”. Therefore, the numbering character string “VER1.9” is printed by operating the next print key.

On the other hand, "A5" is input as a start character string to start numbering in a numbering character string in which alphabetic characters and numbers are arranged side by side, and numbering character string data "A5" is stored in the text memory 42. 9, the numbering character string "A5" is printed on the printing tape 5 by operating the print key, and the numbering character string data "A6" is stored in the text memory 42.
Is stored. Therefore, the document numbering character string "A6" is printed by operating the next print key.

Next, when the read data is the code data of the numeral "9" (S38 / S39: Yes),
The data pointed by the print pointer PP is replaced with the code data of the number “0” (S41), and the print pointer value PP
Is incremented by one (S42), and when code data exists in the text memory 42 (S43: Ye
s), and return to S38. If the read data pointed by the print pointer PP is not a numeral “0” to “9” (S38: No) and is not a character “A” to “Z” (S44: No), the code data Is code data of a symbol that cannot be counted, and the process returns to S38 via S42 and S43. Then, when the next read data is any code data of numbers “0” to “8” (S
38: Yes, S39: No), the data pointed to by the print pointer PP is counted up and replaced based on the numerical sequence in the same manner as described above (S40). For example, when the numbering character string data “VER1.9” is stored in the text memory 42, as shown in FIG.
By operating the print key, this numbering character string "VER
"1.9" is printed on the printing tape 5 and the text memory 42 is stored. The counted numbering character string data “VER2.0” is stored. Therefore, the numbering character string “VER2.0” is printed by operating the next print key.

On the other hand, when the read data is code data of the numeral "9" in a numbering character string in which alphabetic characters and numerals are arranged side by side, (S
38.S39: Yes), the data pointed by the print pointer PP is replaced with the code data of the number "0" (S
41). Next, when the data pointed by the incremented print pointer PP is any of the code data of the characters “A to Y” (S38: No, S44: Yes,
(S45: No), the data designated by the print pointer PP is counted up and replaced based on the alphabetical order in the ASCII code (S47), and the process returns. For example, when the numbering character string data "A9" is stored in the text memory 42, the numbering character string "A9" is printed on the printing tape 5 by operating the print key, as shown in FIG.
The text memory 42 stores the counted numbering character string data “B0”. Therefore,
Numbering character string "B0" by operating the next print key
Is printed.

Similarly, when the read data is the code data of the character "Z" (S38: No, S44.S4
5: Yes), the data pointed to by the print pointer PP is replaced with the code data of the character "A" (S46), and the upper digit or character is counted up and replaced by the next higher digit or character (S46). S38-47). For example,
When “5D” is input as a start character string to start numbering in a numbering character string in which numbers and alphabet characters are arranged side by side and combined, and character string data “5D” is stored in the text memory 42, FIG. As shown in (1), the numbering character string "5D" is printed on the printing tape 5 by operating the print key, and the counted numbering character string data "5E" is stored in the text memory 42. Therefore, the numbering character string “5E” is printed by operating the next print key.

When the operation of the print key is repeated and the numbering character string data "5Z" is stored in the text memory 42, this document numbering character string "5Z" is operated by operating the print key as shown in FIG. Is printed on the printing tape 5 and the text memory 42
Stores numbered character string data “6A” counted up. Therefore, the numbering character string “6A” is printed by operating the next print key. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 11, when the numbering character string data “A · 6” using the uncountable symbol “•” other than the decimal point “.” Is stored in the text memory 42, The numbering character string "A.6" is printed on the printing tape 5 by operating the key, and the numbering character string data "A.7" counted up by ignoring this symbol is stored in the text memory 42.
Is stored. Therefore, every time the print key is operated,
"A.7", "A.8", "A.9", "B.0" ...
The numbering character string is printed while counting up sequentially, ignoring this symbol, as in.

As described above, the numbering character string obtained by combining letters and numbers side by side is counted up from the start value to the final value for the number part, and the number part is counted for the character part. Each time a part reaches the final value, it is counted up and printed, or a numbering character string in which numbers and letters are arranged side by side is combined, and the character part is sequentially counted up from the start value to the final value. At the same time, the number portion is sequentially counted up and printed each time the character portion reaches the final value, so that the numbering process can be performed on the numbering character string combining the number and the alphabetic character. Also, a numbering process can be performed on a numbering character string in which characters other than numbers are combined.

Further, when the number portion of the numbering character string includes a non-countable symbol other than alphabetic characters and numbers, this symbol is ignored when counting the number portion. , numeric portion of the numbering character string, ".", even if or string of digits, including a variety of symbols, such as "-", it is possible to ignore these symbols sequentially counts up the numbering character string.

It should be noted that "hiragana" and "katakana" arranged in the order of the Japanese syllabary or in black and white can be used as the characters constituting the numbering character string. It is possible to apply the last character of "Katakana". Each character in the character portion can be counted up based on a code system having a predetermined arrangement order other than the ASCII code system. The present invention can be applied to various printing apparatuses such as a tape printing apparatus and an electronic typewriter provided with a printing mechanism of a wire dot system or a laser system .

By the way, the numbering process can also be performed on a numbering character string in which numbers and characters are combined vertically and in a number, and a numbering character string in which characters are combined vertically and vertically. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, while the character string "5D" is input, the print characters may be printed up and down at the time of printing while counting up the numbering character string. Also, for example, FIG.
As shown in (1), while the character string "A" is input, the numbering character string can be counted up and printed on the wide printing tape 5A in two lines up and down.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the tape printer according to the embodiment of the present invention .

FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view of a printing mechanism.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a tape printer control system.

FIG. 5 is a table showing the co-Dodeta of alphabet letters and numbers.

FIG. 6 is a schematic flowchart of a tape print control routine.

FIG. 7 is a schematic flowchart of a numbering processing routine.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a printing example of a numbering character string in which a character portion and a numeral portion including a decimal point “.” Are combined.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a print example of a numbering character string.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a print example of a numbering character string.
You.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a print example of a numbering character string.
You.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a print example of a numbering character string.
You.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a print example of a numbering character string.
You.

[Description of Signs] 1 Tape printer 3 Keyboard 13 Thermal head 29 CPU 32 ROM 40 RAM 42 Text memory 43 Final value memory 44 Final value memory PM Printing mechanism C Control device

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Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] A printing means including a print head for printing on a printing medium; an input means for inputting characters and symbols and various commands; a data storage means for storing data of the input characters and symbols; In a printing apparatus provided with printing control means for controlling printing means, the numbering is started in a numbering character string in which letters and numbers having a predetermined arrangement order such as alphabets and Japanese syllabary are arranged side by side. A first setting unit for setting a character string; a second setting unit for setting a final value of a numeric part of the numbering character string; and a data of the start character string and a data of the final value. Based on this, the number part of the numbering character string is counted up sequentially from the start value to the final value , and the character part is counted up. A counting means for counting up a numbering character string by counting up in a predetermined arrangement order every time a character portion reaches a final value ; receiving the output of the counting means, and sequentially numbering the character string from the start character string. Control means for causing the printing means to print the character string via the printing control means. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein a numeral portion of the numbering character string includes a non-countable symbol, and the counting means is configured to ignore the symbol when counting the numeral portion. The printing device according to claim 1, wherein 3. A printing means including a print head for printing on a print medium, an input means for inputting characters and symbols and various commands, a data storage means for storing data of the input characters and symbols, In a printing device including a printing control unit that controls a printing unit, the numbering is started in a numbering character string in which a number and a character having a predetermined arrangement order such as alphabets and Japanese syllabary are arranged side by side. First setting means for setting a start character string; second setting means for setting a final value of a character portion of the numbering character string; and data of the start character string and data of the final value. The character portion in the numbering character string is sequentially counted up in the predetermined arrangement order from the start character to the final value. The number portion is counted up each time the character portion reaches the final value, thereby counting means for counting up the numbering character string, and receiving the output of the counting means, sequentially from the start character string, Control means for causing the printing means to print the numbering character string via the printing control means. 4. A printing means including a print head for printing on a print medium, an input means for inputting characters and symbols and various commands, a data storage means for storing data of the input characters and symbols, A printing device having a printing control means for controlling the printing means, the printing apparatus having a predetermined arrangement order such as alphabets and Japanese syllabary
Characters and numbers side by side
In numbering strings containing non-countable symbols
Set the start string to start numbering
Setting means for setting the final value of the number part of the numbering character string.
Second setting means for setting the start character string data and the final value data.
Based on the number part in the numbering string,
The count from the start value to the final value.
Count up sequentially, ignoring functional symbols, and
For the minute, a predetermined array every time the number part reaches the final value
Numbering by counting up in order
Counting means for counting up a character string; receiving an output of the counting means;
In turn, numbering strings into their uncountable symbols
Control for printing on printing means via the print control unit with
Printing apparatus comprising: the means.