JP3770042B2 - Printing device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a printing apparatus that selects and prints an arbitrary fixed sentence from a large number of fixed sentences stored in advance in the apparatus.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in a word processor, in order to save the labor of inputting the document as much as possible, a large variety of standard sentences are stored in advance classified into genres, which are called up on the display screen for each genre, and the necessary standard sentences are selected from them. By selecting, it is used as part or all of the input document.
[0003]
In addition, if such a standard sentence is prepared by storing various types of standard sentences in advance, assuming various types of document input scenes, it is possible to save time for input in each document input scene. Will be able to.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
A document processing apparatus such as a word processor having a large display screen can display a large number of fixed phrases on the display screen, and it is relatively easy to select a desired fixed phrase from among them. Even if a portable document printing apparatus having a small display screen with only a line display space is provided with a fixed sentence input function, if there are 300 to 500 fixed phrases stored in advance, Even if they are classified by genre, it takes time to find and call a necessary fixed phrase on a small space display screen, and there is a problem that efficient fixed phrase input cannot be performed.
[0005]
Further, when a portable document printing apparatus is used, there are cases where it is desired to print out a simple document of a note-taking level corresponding to the scene in various time zones of daily life. A conventional document processing apparatus such as a word processor does not have a function for efficiently selecting and inputting an appropriate fixed phrase according to each scene of daily life.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. Even if the display screen is small, it is possible to efficiently call a necessary fixed sentence from a large number of fixed sentences held in the device, and to save time and input. It is an object of the present invention to provide a printing apparatus that can be omitted.
[0007]
Another object of the present invention is to provide a printing apparatus having a function capable of efficiently selecting and inputting an appropriate fixed phrase according to the scene in various time zones such as daily life.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The printing apparatus according to the present invention includes a clock unit that generates clock information including day information and time information, and a plurality of fixed sentence information grouped into a plurality of groups in association with a plurality of types of life time zones on holidays and weekdays. Fixed text information storage means stored in advance, holidays and weekday setting information set on any day of the week by the user, and each of the plurality of types of life time set at any time by the user Setting information storage means for storing the time zone setting information of the band, instruction means for instructing the calling of the fixed sentence information stored in the fixed sentence information storage means, and when a call instruction is given by the instruction means , Based on the day setting information and the time zone setting information stored in the setting information storage unit corresponding to the clock information obtained from the clock unit. Control means for selecting and calling the group of fixed sentence information corresponding to the time zone information from the plurality of groups stored in the fixed sentence information storage means, and the fixed sentence information called by the control means Display means for displaying a group of information and individual fixed sentence information from among the group of fixed sentence information displayed on the display means User select for It is characterized by comprising selection means and printing means for printing the fixed sentence information selected by the selection means on a recording sheet.
[0010]
In such a printing apparatus according to the present invention, when an instruction to call the fixed sentence information stored in the fixed sentence information storage means is divided into a plurality of groups, each group of the fixed sentence information is associated with the clock information. Based on the information set in the setting information storage means for selecting, the group of the fixed sentence information corresponding to the current clock information is selected from the fixed sentence information storage means and displayed, and the displayed group Individual fixed sentence information from the fixed sentence information of By user When selected, the selected standard text information is printed on the recording paper, so that only the group of standard text information related to the current clock information can be recalled and displayed, and the required standard text can be displayed. Can be efficiently selected and printed.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The printing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is formed in a small shape excellent in portability, and its data input function is simplified because of the small shape, and a fixed phrase held exclusively in the apparatus is selectively input. It is configured as follows. In addition, a small printing mechanism for printing the selected fixed sentence on the roll paper is incorporated in the apparatus.
[0015]
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0016]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a printing apparatus according to the present invention.
[0017]
FIG. 2 is a rear view showing an internal mechanism of the printing apparatus.
[0018]
As shown in FIG. 1, on the front surface of the main body case 11 of the printing apparatus 10, a power key 12 a for turning on / off the power, a setting menu screen for performing clock setting, holiday / time zone setting, and mode setting are displayed. Setting key 12b for calling, numeric keypad 12c for setting time, cursor key 12d for selecting data by moving the cursor on the display screen in the vertical direction, and printing key for instructing printing of fixed phrases 12e, a key input unit 12 having necessary keys such as an execution key 12f for instructing confirmation of various setting data and execution of processing, a standard sentence called from within the apparatus, and a message necessary for printing processing are displayed. A display unit 13 is provided, and a discharge port 14 through which printed roll paper is discharged is provided on the side surface of the main body case 11.
[0019]
FIG. 2 shows a state in which the cover provided on the back surface of the main body case 11 is removed. Inside the upper half of the main body case 11, printing is performed on the holder 15 for storing the roll paper 1 and the roll paper 1. A printing mechanism 16 is provided, and a drive battery and an electronic circuit of a device (not shown) are accommodated in the lower half of the main body case 11.
[0020]
The holder 15 is formed in a container shape having an opening on the back side of the main body case 11, and the paper tube 2 is rotatably inserted into the support shaft 17 of the holder 15 to mount the roll paper 1.
[0021]
The printing mechanism 16 includes a thermal head 18, a platen roller 19, a step motor 20, and a drive transmission mechanism 21 that transmits the drive of the step motor 20 to the platen roller 19.
[0022]
The thermal head 18 is supported by a head support 22, and an operation lever 23 is connected to the head support 22. The operation lever 23 is pivotally supported by a support frame 24 attached to the main body case 11, and a pressure spring 25 for constantly pressing the thermal head 18 against the platen roller 19 is disposed between the support frame 24 and the head support portion 22. It is installed. When the roll paper 1 is replaced or the like, the thermal head 18 is separated from the platen roller 19 by operating the operation lever 23 and the roll paper 1 is set between the thermal head 18 and the platen roller 19.
[0023]
In addition, a reflection type optical sensor 26 that reads a mark marked on the roll paper 1 is disposed in the conveyance path of the roll paper 1, and a cutter 27 is disposed in the paper discharge outlet 14 at the end of the conveyance path. Has been. The cutter 27 is fixedly provided at the edge of the paper discharge port 14, but the cutter 27 may simply have an edge of the paper discharge port 14 having an acute angle in cross section.
[0024]
FIG. 3 is a view showing a roll paper 1 used as a printing medium of the printing apparatus.
[0025]
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the roll paper 1.
[0026]
The roll paper 1 was wound around a paper tube 2 by laminating a thermal paper (thermal recording layer) 3 having an adhesive (adhesive layer) 5 applied on the back surface with a release paper (release layer) 4 having a release treatment surface. Is.
[0027]
The roll paper 1 is formed with cutting machine lines 6 (broken line-shaped cuts) whose cuts are formed in a broken line shape in the width direction at predetermined equal intervals along the longitudinal direction. The sewing machine line 6 includes the thermal paper 3 and the release paper 4 and is formed so as to penetrate in the thickness direction of the roll paper 1. In this roll paper 1, it is planned that the area cut by the sewing machine line 6 is used as a single sticker label or sticky paper by cutting with the sewing machine line 6.
[0028]
The release paper 4 is cut at predetermined equal intervals along the longitudinal direction of the roll paper 1. That is, it is divided into a predetermined length and laminated on the thermal paper 3. Reference numeral 7 denotes a cutting line of the release paper 4, and the cutting line 7 is formed in the width direction of the roll paper 1 in each region of the release paper 4 partitioned by the sewing machine line 6. The cutting line 7 is not a broken line-like cut like the sewing machine line 6 but a cut continuous in the width direction of the roll paper 1 and is formed only on the release paper 4.
[0029]
Further, a mark 8 for determining a printing position on the thermal paper 3 is printed on the back surface of the roll paper 1, that is, the surface opposite to the adhesive peeling treatment surface of the release paper 4. This mark 8 is provided for each area delimited by the sewing machine line 5. Note that the mark 8 and the cutting line 7 are in a fixed distance relationship.
[0030]
Since the roll paper 1 is formed with a cutting machine line 6 so that it can be easily cut using a cutter 27 disposed at the paper discharge port 14 of the printing apparatus 10, the printing apparatus 10 After printing, the roll paper 1 is conveyed so that the position of the sewing machine line 6 matches the position of the cutter 27. When the leading end of the roll paper 1 discharged out of the apparatus is held and pulled above the paper discharge port 14 in FIG. 1, the sewing machine line 6 hits the cutter 27 and is cut at that portion.
[0031]
In the printing apparatus 10, a label or a sticky note is created in units of regions separated by the sewing machine line 6 of the roll paper 1. Then, with a label or the like created by dividing each sewing line 6, the release paper 4 on the back surface of the thermal paper 3 is peeled off and attached to the object. Since a release line 4 is formed on the release paper 4, the release operation can be easily performed, which is convenient. The release paper 4 may be peeled off entirely and the entire adhesive surface on the back side of the label may be exposed and attached to the entire surface. However, the release paper 4 is divided into two pieces of release paper by the cutting line 7, one of them. Only the adhesive surface that is partially peeled off and the other part is exposed may be attached to the object. In this case, it can be used like a sticky note.
[0032]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electronic circuit of the printing apparatus.
[0033]
The control unit 30 activates a system program stored in advance in the ROM 31 in response to a key operation signal from the key input unit 12, and controls operation of each part of the circuit.
[0034]
The control unit 30 includes a RAM 32 for storing various data related to the printing process of the printing device, a display character generator 33 for generating font font pattern data, and a print character generator for generating font font pattern data. 34. A display unit 13 for displaying input document data and data necessary for printing processing is connected, and a printer unit 35 and a clock circuit 38 for measuring the current time are connected.
[0035]
The printer unit 35 is provided with a thermal head 18 and a drive circuit 36 for the thermal head 18, and a step motor 20 for rotating the platen roller 19 and a drive circuit 37 for the step motor 20. Further, a detection signal from the optical sensor 26 for detecting the mark 7 on the roll paper 1 is output to the control unit 30.
[0036]
The ROM 31 is provided with a fixed sentence memory 31a in addition to a program memory in which system program data for controlling the printing apparatus is stored in advance and a display data memory for various setting screens.
[0037]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a storage state of the fixed sentence information in the fixed sentence memory 31a provided in the ROM 31 of the printing apparatus.
[0038]
The fixed sentence memory 31a includes a first group of fixed sentences that are highly usable corresponding to working hours during weekdays and a second group of fixed sentences that are highly likely to be used corresponding to free hours during weekdays. The third group of fixed phrases that are highly usable in accordance with holiday home service hours and the fourth group of fixed phrases that are highly likely to be used in accordance with free holidays Stored in association with identification information “0”, “1”, “2”, and “3” for individually calling a fixed phrase group.
[0039]
The RAM 32 is provided with an input buffer for storing keyed data, a display buffer for storing display data to be displayed on the display unit 13, a print buffer for storing print data, and a fixed sentence memory 31a in the ROM 31. The first to fourth group fixed phrases stored in the table are automatically specified based on the current clock information, and the clock corresponding call mode and the first to fourth group fixed phrases are individually specified manually. Mode flag M (= 0, 1, 2) of five call modes: first group direct call mode, second group direct call mode, third group direct call mode, and fourth group direct call mode , 3 and 4), the time flag data obtained by the mode flag memory 32a and the clock circuit 38. Current time information memory 32b for storing calendar data including the current day of the week and time data based on the date, setting information of the day of the week / holiday that is arbitrarily set by the user, its home service time zone, working time zone, free time A setting date / time information memory 32c for storing setting information of a time zone such as a belt is provided.
[0040]
Next, the operation of the printing apparatus having the above configuration will be described.
[0041]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the pre-printing input setting process for setting a day of the week for holidays / weekdays and a time zone such as a home service time zone, a working time zone, and a free time zone by the printing apparatus.
[0042]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a setting menu screen G1 displayed in accordance with the operation of the setting key of the printing apparatus.
[0043]
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the display state of the setting screen associated with the setting of the holiday / time zone of the printing apparatus. FIG. 9 (A) shows the holiday setting screen G2, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the time setting screen G3.
[0044]
When the setting key 12b of the key input unit 12 is operated, as shown in FIG. 8, the clock setting for setting the current calendar date and time, or the setting of the day of the week / holiday and the setting of the time zone thereof are performed. Holiday / time zone setting for performing or five calls from the time corresponding call mode (M = 0) and the first group direct designated call mode (M = 1) to the fourth group direct designated call mode (M = 4) A setting menu screen G1 for performing any setting operation of mode setting is displayed on the display unit 13.
[0045]
When a setting operation for clock setting is selected on this setting menu screen G1, the current date is stored in the current time information memory 32b in the RAM 32 after being timed according to the time data obtained from the clock circuit 38. The date, day of the week, and time data are read out and displayed on the display unit 13, and the displayed numerical data of the date, day of the week, day of the week, and time are corrected and set in accordance with the operation of the numeric keypad 12c, and current time information The contents of the memory 32b are rewritten.
[0046]
When the mode setting setting operation is selected on the setting menu screen G1, the mode flag M stored in the mode flag memory 32a in the RAM 32 is read, and the mode flag M is “0”. The call mode currently being set is displayed according to whether it is one of "4", and the call mode being set is switched to an arbitrary call mode according to the operation of the cursor key 12d and set. The mode flag M in the mode flag memory 32a is rewritten.
[0047]
Further, when a setting operation for holiday / time zone setting is selected on the setting menu screen G1, the pre-printing input setting process in FIG. 7 is started. First, as shown in FIG. A holiday day setting screen G2 for setting the day of the week is displayed (step S1).
[0048]
In this holiday day setting screen G2, when the user selects the day of the week that is a holiday by operating the cursor key 12d and operates the execution key 12f, the day of the selected holiday is stored in the set date and time information memory 32c in the RAM 32. Instead, as shown in FIG. 9B, a weekday working time setting screen G3 for setting a working time zone on weekdays is displayed (step S2).
[0049]
In this weekday working time setting screen G3, as the cursor key 12d is operated and the input items of “start time” and “end time” are sequentially selected, the numeric keypad 12c is operated and the user's work start time on weekdays and When the end time is inputted and the execution key 12f is operated, the inputted work start time and end time on weekdays are stored and set in the set date / time information memory 32c in the RAM 32 (step S2).
[0050]
Then, although not shown in the figure, a weekday free time setting screen for setting a free time zone on weekdays is displayed to set the user's free time zone on weekdays (step S3). A home service time setting screen for setting the service time zone is displayed, the home service time zone for the user's holiday is set (step S4), and a free holiday time setting screen for setting a free time zone for the holiday Is displayed and the free time zone of the user's holiday is set (step S5), and each setting data is stored and set in the setting date and time information memory 32c in the RAM 32 in the same manner as described above.
[0051]
That is, in the pre-printing input setting process for setting the holiday / time zone, for example, Saturdays and Sundays on holidays, working hours on weekdays are from 8 am to 7 pm, and free time is from 7 pm to 11 pm Or, a time zone other than the working hours, holiday home service time is arbitrarily set from 8 am to 11 am, and the free time is from 1 pm to 11 pm, etc., and stored in the set date and time information memory 32c. Is done.
[0052]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the process for inputting and printing fixed phrases by the printing apparatus.
[0053]
Printing of the key input unit 12 is performed in order to perform standard text printing that saves the trouble of document input by selectively inputting a desired standard text from among a large number of standard texts stored in the standard text memory 31a in the ROM 31. When the key 12e is operated, the standard sentence input / printing process in FIG. 10 is started, and whether or not the mode flag M (= 0) is set in the mode flag memory 32a in the RAM 32, that is, the time correspondence It is determined whether the call mode is the direct call mode (step A1).
[0054]
Here, if it is determined that the mode is the time corresponding call mode by the mode flag M (= 0) set in the mode flag memory 32 a, the current time stored in the current time information memory 32 b in the RAM 32. The date, day of the week (calendar) and time are read (step A1 → A2), and the day of the day is the day of the week of the user's holiday stored in the set date / time information memory 32c or the day of the week It is determined whether there is any (step A3).
[0055]
Here, for example, the current day of the week / time is 3:00 pm on Thursday, and based on the setting information of holidays / time zones stored in the setting date / time information memory 32c, the user is within working hours on weekdays. When the determination is made, the first group of fixed phrases suitable for the working time zone associated with the identification information “0” is called out from a large number of fixed phrases stored in the fixed phrase memory 31a (see FIG. 6). Then, as shown in FIG. 11, the first group call selection screen G4 is displayed on the display unit 13 (step A9).
[0056]
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a call selection screen G4 for the fixed text first group in the working hours during weekdays accompanying the fixed text input / print processing of the printing apparatus.
[0057]
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the print output state of the fixed sentence accompanying the fixed sentence input / printing process of the printing apparatus. FIG. 12A shows the fixed sentence selected and inputted from the fixed sentence first group during the weekday working hours. FIG. 8B is a diagram showing a print output state of a fixed phrase selected and input from the fixed sentence fourth group during the free holiday period.
[0058]
When the desired fixed sentence “FAX sent” is selected by operating the cursor key 12d and the execution key 12f is operated on the call selection screen G4 of the fixed sentence first group shown in FIG. 11, the selected fixed sentence is selected. Is converted into a print font pattern generated by the print character generator 34 and stored in the print buffer in the RAM 32. The printer unit 35 applies the character code to the roll paper 1 as shown in FIG. Printing is output (step A10 → A11).
[0059]
That is, the fixed sentence print data stored in the print buffer is printed on one line on the roll paper 1 conveyed by the width of one dot line by the rotation of the platen roller 19 driven by the step motor 20 in the printer unit 35. By performing thermal transfer output for each data, the selected fixed text is printed on the roll paper.
[0060]
At this time, the current date, day of the week (calendar) and time read from the current time information memory 32b are also printed out together with the fixed text.
[0061]
On the other hand, for example, the current day of the week / time is from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm from Monday to Friday, and based on the setting information of holidays and time zones stored in the setting date and time information memory 32c, the free time for weekdays for the user Is determined to be within the free time zone of the weekday associated with the identification information “1” from among the many fixed sentences stored in the fixed sentence memory 31a (see FIG. 6). A fixed sentence of the second group is called (steps A3 → A4 → A5 → A7) and displayed on the display unit 13 as a second group call selection screen (step A9). Then, by selecting a desired fixed phrase on the second group call selection screen and operating the execution key 12f, the selected fixed phrase is printed on roll paper (step A10 → A11).
[0062]
Further, for example, the current day of the week / time is from 11 pm to 8 am from Monday to Friday, and based on the setting information of holidays and time zones stored in the set date / time information memory 32c, the working hours for weekdays for the user If it is determined that it is outside the free time, it is associated with the identification information “0” and “1” from among the many fixed sentences stored in the fixed sentence memory 31a (see FIG. 6). The fixed texts of the first and second groups suitable for the working time zone and the free time zone on weekdays are called (steps A3 → A4 → A5 → A8), and the display unit 13 is displayed as the first and second group call selection screens. (Step A9). Then, by selecting a desired fixed phrase on the first and second group call selection screens and operating the execution key 12f, the selected fixed phrase is printed on roll paper (step A10 → A11). .
[0063]
Further, for example, the current day / time is 8:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday or Sunday, and based on the setting information of the holiday / time zone stored in the set date / time information memory 32 c, the home service of the holiday for the user If it is determined that it is within the time, the holiday home service time zone associated with the identification information “2” from among the many fixed phrases stored in the fixed phrase memory 31a (see FIG. 6). A suitable fixed phrase of the third group is called (steps A3 → A12 → A14) and displayed on the display unit 13 as a third group call selection screen in the same manner as described above (step A9). Also on this third group call selection screen, by selecting a desired fixed phrase and operating the execution key 12f, the selected fixed phrase is printed on roll paper (step A10 → A11).
[0064]
Further, for example, the current day of the week / time is 2:00 pm on Sunday, and it is determined that the user is within the free time of the holiday based on the setting information of the holiday / time zone stored in the set date / time information memory 32c. Then, a fourth group of fixed phrases suitable for the free time zone of holidays associated with the identification information “3” is selected from among a large number of fixed sentences stored in the fixed sentence memory 31a (see FIG. 6). Called (steps A3 → A12 → A13 → A15) and displayed on the display unit 13 as a fourth group call selection screen (step A9).
[0065]
On the call selection screen of the standard sentence fourth group, the cursor key 12d is operated to select a desired standard sentence “I will go out”, and the execution key 12f is operated, whereby the character code of the selected standard sentence is changed to the print character. It is converted into a printing font pattern generated by the generator 34 and stored in a print buffer in the RAM 32, and is printed out on the roll paper 1 by the printer unit 35 as shown in FIG. 12B (step A10). → A11).
[0066]
Further, for example, the current day of the week / time is 11:00 am to 1:00 pm or 11:00 pm to 8:00 am on Saturday or Sunday. If it is determined that the user is out of the holiday home service time and out of free time, the identification information “2” is selected from the many fixed sentences stored in the fixed sentence memory 31a (see FIG. 6). The fixed sentences of the third and fourth groups suitable for the holiday home service time zone and free time zone associated with “3” and “3” are called (steps A3 → A12 → A13 → A16), The fourth group call selection screen is displayed on the display unit 13 (step A9). Then, by selecting a desired fixed phrase on the third and fourth group call selection screen and operating the execution key 12f, the selected fixed phrase is printed on roll paper (step A10 → A11). .
[0067]
On the other hand, when the mode flag M (= 1) set in the mode flag memory 32a in the RAM 32 is determined to be the first group direct designation call mode, it is stored in the current time information memory 32b. Regardless of the current date, day of the week (calendar) and time, the work associated with the identification information “0” from among the many fixed sentences stored in the fixed sentence memory 31a (see FIG. 6) A fixed phrase of the first group suitable for the time zone is directly designated and called (steps A1 → A17 → A6), and the first group call selection screen G4 is displayed on the display unit 13 as in the case shown in FIG. Is displayed (step A9).
[0068]
Similarly, when the mode flag M (= 2) set in the mode flag memory 32a is determined to be the second group direct designation calling mode, the current date, day of the week (calendar) Regardless of the time, the second group of fixed forms suitable for the free time zone of weekdays associated with the identification information “1” among the many fixed forms stored in the fixed form memory 31a (see FIG. 6). The sentence is directly designated and called (steps A1 → A18 → A7) and displayed on the display unit 13 as a second group call selection screen (step A9).
[0069]
Similarly, when the mode flag M (= 3) determines that the mode is the third group direct designation call mode, the fixed phrase memory 31a is independent of the current date, day of the week (calendar) and time. A fixed text of the third group suitable for the holiday home service time zone associated with the identification information “2” is directly designated and called out from a large number of fixed texts stored in (see FIG. 6) ( Step A1 → A19 → A14) is displayed on the display unit 13 as a third group call selection screen (Step A9).
[0070]
Similarly, when the mode flag M (= 4) determines that the mode is the fourth group direct designation call mode, the fixed phrase memory 31a is independent of the current date, day of the week (calendar) and time. Among the many fixed texts stored in (see FIG. 6), the fixed text of the fourth group suitable for the free time zone of holidays associated with the identification information “3” is directly designated and called (step A1 → A19 → A15) and displayed on the display unit 13 as a fourth group call selection screen (step A9).
[0071]
Even when the fixed sentence of each corresponding group is directly called and displayed as a selection screen by the group direct call mode of these mode flags M = 1 to 4, the desired fixed sentence is selected in the same manner as described above to execute the key 12f. , The selected and input fixed sentence is converted into print data and printed on roll paper (step A10 → A11).
[0072]
Therefore, according to the routine text call printing function in the printing apparatus having the above-described configuration, a large number of standard sentences can be stored in the routine sentence memory 31a, for example, working hours and free hours on weekdays, and home service hours and free hours on holidays. In addition to grouped and stored in fixed phrases that are expected to be used frequently in each of the bands, the user's own holiday / weekday day of the week and the setting of the working time zone and free time zone are set. When the input / printing of the standard sentence is instructed by operating the print key 12e, the user setting corresponding to the current date, day of the week (calendar) and time stored in the current time information memory 32b is performed. The fixed phrase of the corresponding group is called up and displayed on the display unit 13 by operating the cursor key 12d and the execution key 12f. By selecting and inputting a desired fixed phrase, the selected fixed sentence is output as print data to the printer unit 35 and printed on the roll paper 1. For example, a huge amount of fixed phrases such as 300 sentences to 500 sentences is obtained. Even if a sentence is memorized and prepared, the required fixed sentences can be efficiently called and printed quickly according to holidays, weekdays, and activity time zones, greatly reducing the trouble of document input. It can be omitted.
[0073]
In the embodiment, the fixed phrase memory 31a is provided in the ROM 31 in advance. However, the fixed phrase memory 31a may be provided in the RAM 32 so that the user can additionally register a new fixed sentence as appropriate.
[0074]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the printing apparatus according to the present invention, the printing apparatus is divided into a plurality of groups. Fixed phrase information When an instruction to call the fixed phrase information stored in the storage means is given, in order to select each group of the fixed phrase information corresponding to the clock information Setting information storage means Set Feelings Based on the information, the group of fixed sentence information corresponding to the current clock information is Fixed phrase information When the selected fixed sentence information is selected from the storage means and displayed and the individual fixed sentence information is selected from the displayed fixed phrase information of the displayed group, the selected fixed sentence information is printed on the recording paper. Only a group of fixed sentence information related to the clock information can be called up and displayed, and a required fixed sentence can be efficiently selected and printed out from the group.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a printing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a rear view showing an internal mechanism of the printing apparatus.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing roll paper used as a printing medium of the printing apparatus.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the roll paper.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electronic circuit of the printing apparatus.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a storage state of fixed sentence information in a fixed sentence memory provided in the ROM of the printing apparatus.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a pre-printing input setting process for setting a day of the week for holidays / weekdays and a time zone such as a home service time zone, a working time zone, and a free time zone by the printing apparatus.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a setting menu screen G1 displayed in response to the operation of the setting key of the printing apparatus.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display state of a setting screen associated with the setting of a holiday / time zone of the printing apparatus, where FIG. 9A shows the holiday setting screen G2, and FIG. 9C shows the weekday. The figure which shows working time setting screen G3.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a fixed sentence input / printing process by the printing apparatus;
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a call selection screen G4 of a fixed phrase first group in a working day of weekdays accompanying a fixed phrase input / print process of the printing apparatus.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a standard sentence printout state associated with a fixed sentence input / printing process of the printing apparatus, and FIG. 12A shows a fixed form selected and input from a fixed sentence first group during a workday on weekdays; The figure which shows the print output state of a sentence, The figure (B) is a figure which shows the print output state of the fixed sentence selected and inputted from the fixed sentence 4th group in the holiday free time zone.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... roll paper
2 ... Paper tube
3 Thermal paper (thermal recording layer)
4 ... Release paper (release layer)
5 ... Adhesive (adhesive layer)
6 ... Sewing line
7 ... cutting line
8 ... Mark
10: Printing device
11 ... Body case
12 ... Key input part
12a ... Power key
12b ... Setting key
12c ... Numpad
12d Cursor key
12e ... Print key
12f ... execution key
13 ... Display section
14… paper exit
15… Holder
16 ... Printing mechanism
17 ... Support shaft
18 ... Thermal head
19 ... Platen roller
20 ... Step motor
21 ... Drive transmission mechanism
22 ... Head support member
23 ... Control lever
24 ... Support frame
25… Pressure spring
26: Optical sensor
27 ... Cutter
30: Control unit
31 ... ROM
31a ... Fixed phrase memory
32 ... RAM
32a ... Mode flag memory
32b ... Current time information memory
32c: Setting date and time information memory
33 ... Character generator for display
34 ... Character generator for printing
35 ... Printer section
36 ... Head drive circuit
37 ... Motor drive circuit
38 ... Clock circuit
G1 ... Setting menu screen
G2 ... Holiday setting screen
G3 ... Weekday working hours setting screen
G4 ... 1st group call selection screen

Claims (1)

Clock means for generating clock information including day information and time information;
Fixed phrase information storage means for storing a plurality of fixed sentence information in advance, grouped into a plurality of groups corresponding to a plurality of types of life time zones on holidays and weekdays,
Setting information storage means for storing holiday and weekday day setting information set by the user on any day of the week, and time zone setting information of each of the plurality of types of life time zones set by the user at any time zone;
Instruction means for instructing to call the fixed sentence information stored in the fixed sentence information storage means;
Based on the day of the week setting information and the time zone setting information stored in the setting information storage unit corresponding to the clock information obtained from the clock unit when an instruction to call is issued by the instruction unit, Control means for selecting and calling a group of the fixed sentence information corresponding to the setting information and the time zone information from the plurality of groups stored in the fixed sentence information storage means;
Display means for displaying the group of fixed sentence information called by the control means;
Selecting means for the user to select individual fixed sentence information from the group of fixed sentence information displayed on the display means;
Printing means for printing the fixed sentence information selected by the selection means on a recording paper;
A printing apparatus comprising:

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