JP4001324B2 - Printing device and operating status management system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a printing apparatus that is used by a large number of persons in charge for shift work.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a label printer is known as a printing apparatus that prints / issues a label that attaches a manufacturing time, a shelf life, or the like to a received food item (such as a lunch box) as needed at a convenience store that is open 24 hours.
Such a label printer is not only used for displaying the expiry date of a convenience store. For example, in a factory that implements three shifts, various labels with barcodes are used for managing manufactured parts and shipped products. It is also used to issue.
[0003]
By the way, with such a conventional label printer, it has not been possible to grasp the operating status of the printer alone. In other words, when a predetermined operation is performed by an operator and printing / issuing of various labels is instructed, the instructed number of labels is issued. There was a problem that the operating status of who the person was and when it was issued cannot be confirmed by the printer alone.
Also, for label printers that are used stand-alone, it is difficult to grasp how many labels were issued by the operator at the end at the headquarters, and in particular, it is impossible to grasp the work efficiency of shifters at night. There was a problem.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention has been made paying attention to the above-described problems, and stores the operating status for each work shift and for each person in charge in the printer body, and enables the host to transmit these operating statuses. It is an object of the present invention to provide a printing apparatus and an operation information management system.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a printing apparatus according to the present invention is a printing apparatus in which at least a plurality of shift times of work are stored in a printer main body that prints on paper, and the printer main body includes at least various types. Input operation means capable of inputting operation, person-in-charge ID, logon and logout; shift time storage means for storing at least a shift time zone in which the person in charge is scheduled to work and a shift section corresponding to the shift time period; and Processing number storage means for storing the number of sheets printed and issued between logon and logoff input from the input operation means for each person in charge as a production amount, and printing is issued for each shift category and person in charge. It is characterized in that the total production volume is totaled and output.
Further, the printer main body further includes target value storage means for storing a scheduled work amount executed by the person in charge during the shift time period as a target value converted into the number of sheets to be issued, the shift classification and the person in charge. For each person, a calculation means capable of calculating the achievement rate from the ratio of the production amount to the target value can be provided.
Furthermore, the operation status management system according to the present invention is an operation status in which a host computer and a printer main body are connected via a network, and the shift classification acquired by the printer main body and data for each person in charge are managed by the host computer. In the management system, the printer main body includes input operation means capable of inputting at least various operations, a person-in-charge ID, logon and logout, a shift time zone of work scheduled for the person in charge, and the shift time zone Shift time storage means for storing at least a shift category corresponding to, and target value storage means for storing a scheduled work amount that the person in charge performs in the work shift time zone as a target value converted to the number of sheets to be issued; , For printing issued between logon and logoff input from the input operation means A processing number storage unit that stores the number of sheets as a production amount for each person in charge, a calculation unit that can calculate an achievement rate from the ratio of the production amount to the target value for each shift category and person in charge, and the shift category and person in charge Each time, the printing means for counting and printing out the number of printed sheets, and when the transmission request to the host computer is instructed from the input operation means, or when the reply request from the host computer is instructed, Transmitting means for transmitting data for each shift category and person in charge to the host computer via the network, the host computer, the instruction means for requesting the printer body to return data, Operating status storage means for storing data aggregated for each shift category and person in charge And wherein the door.
[0006]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a side view showing a main configuration of a printer main body of a label printer as a printing apparatus. The label printer 1 mainly includes a control unit 2 that controls each unit, and a thermal head 4 that performs printing on a label 3. Rotate via a label transport mechanism such as a motor or a belt (not shown), and a label 7 that is detachably attached to a mount 7 and a mount 7 constituting a label continuous body 6 mounted on a supply shaft 5 described later. A platen roller 8 (hereinafter simply referred to as a platen) for conveying the thermal head 4 to the thermal head 4 and pressing the label 1 against the thermal head 4, a supply shaft 5 for rotatably supporting the label continuous body 6, and predetermined light emission. And a light receiving unit that receives the light emitted from the light emitting unit and outputs an electric signal corresponding to the intensity of the received light (the amount of light received per unit time). And a light reflection sensor 9 for position detection for detecting a position of the label 3 on the basis of the amount of light received by the light receiving portion of a substantially identifying mark and portions other than the identification mark.
[0007]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the electrical configuration of the embodiment of FIG. As shown in the figure, the control unit 2 includes a ROM (read only memory) 10 that stores a predetermined control program, and a CPU (central processing unit) that operates according to the control program stored in the ROM 10 and controls each unit. 11, a RAM (random access memory) 12 that stores various data necessary for the operation of the CPU 11, a label transport circuit 14 that drives a label transport mechanism 13 such as a motor and a belt (not shown), and the CPU 11 A control signal corresponding to the supplied print data such as characters, figures, and barcodes to be printed is generated and supplied to the thermal head 4 to perform a printing operation, and the position under the control of the CPU 11 The light is emitted from the light emitting part of the light reflection sensor 9 for detection Received from the light receiving unit, converted into digital data and supplied to the CPU 11 as position detection data, and an operation panel 17 for inputting various operations and displaying various information. A liquid crystal display / operation key circuit 18 for analyzing and displaying the operation, a host control circuit 19, and a real-time calendar circuit 20 are provided. Further, various data and commands can be transmitted / received to / from an externally connected device such as the host computer 21 via the host control circuit 19.
[0008]
The ROM 10 mainly stores a printer control program 22, various fixed data 23, control table data 24, an IO constant 25, and a shift management control program 26.
[0009]
The RAM 12 can mainly read and write a flag 27, a work area 28, a print development area 29, a current date 30, a shift time zone data 31 for work hours, and transaction data 32. The flag 27 is an area where various flags can be set / reset as required, the work area 28 is a work area, and the print development area 29 is a character, figure, bar code printed on the label by the thermal head 4. This is an edit area for use when developing print data such as for example, and outputting “shift-specific work result data” in FIG. 5 described later.
[0010]
FIG. 3 shows the shift time zone data 34 of working hours created and stored in the host computer 21 and is composed of a shift section 34a and a shift time 34b.
[0011]
FIG. 4 shows work result data 35 by shift of working hours. The target data 36 according to charge, which is created by the host computer 21 and includes shift categories 35a, charge 35b, and target value 35c, and the label printer 1 described later. It is composed of production data 35d, achievement rate 35e, and achievement data 37 consisting of achievement time 35f stored by transmission. In FIG. 5, for the sake of convenience, the performance data 37 is illustrated as being stored, but nothing is stored in the performance data 37 before the work performance of the label printer 1 described later is transmitted.
The target value 35c is obtained by converting the scheduled work amount into the number of labels 3 to be issued, and is set in advance for each shift category and person in charge.
[0012]
Next, a process for downloading data on work shift from the host computer 21 to the label printer 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S01, the shift time zone data 34 consisting of the shift section 34a and the shift time 34b of FIG. 3 stored in the host computer 21 and the target by charge including the shift section 35a, the charge 35b and the target value 35c shown in FIG. Data 34 is transmitted to the label printer 1 side.
Data transmitted from the host computer 21 reaches the label printer 1 via the host control circuit 19, the shift time zone data 34 is the shift time zone data 31 of the RAM 12, and the individual target data 34 is the charge of the RAM 12. The data is stored in the separate target data 33, and the process ends.
The transmission timing may be the timing when the unillustrated power supply of the label printer 1 is turned on in the morning, or a command for a transmission request may be instructed from the operation panel 17 to the computer 21 or the start of the shift time zone It may be automatically transmitted from the host computer 21 at an arbitrary time such as one hour before the time.
Although not shown in detail in FIG. 2, the format of the shift time zone data 31 on the label printer 1 side and the target data 33 for each person in charge is the format of the shift time zone data 34 on the host computer 21 side shown in FIG. This is the same as the shift-by-shift work result data 35 shown in FIG. Therefore, for the sake of convenience, the shift section of the shift time zone data 31 on the label printer 1 side is 31a, the shift time is 31b, and the shift target data 33 is 33a, the charge is 33b, and the target value is 33c. Further, description will be made assuming that the production amount of the record data 37 is 33d, the achievement rate is 33e, and the record time is 33f.
[0013]
Next, the operation processing status of the label printer 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the label issuing process of the worker (person in charge).
In step S11, the person in charge inputs a person-in-charge code, and in step S12, a password is input. The label printer obtains data such as the current date, hour, minute, etc. from the real-time calendar circuit 20 and compares the obtained time with the shift time of the shift time zone data 31 in the RAM 12 to calculate the shift category.
Then, the person in charge who has been downloaded from the host computer 21 and set in the target data 33 for each person in charge in the RAM 12 is searched for the calculated shift category and the person in charge, and the password and shift category (not shown) are compared. , Check whether the person in charge is scheduled to work during the shift time and check the working hours. When it is determined that the passwords do not match or are not shifted to shift work, they are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit (not shown) of the operation panel 17 of the label printer, so that the label printer does not operate any more.
[0014]
In step S13, the login time is recorded. That is, the time (hour / minute) is acquired from the real-time calendar circuit 20 and stored in the transaction data 32 of the RAM 12. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, it is stored as the work start time 32b of the transaction data 32. At this time, the person-in-charge code 32a is also stored.
[0015]
In step S14, the number of processes is cleared to zero.
[0016]
In step S15, the format number and the number of prints issued from the operation panel 17 are input.
[0017]
In step S16, a label is printed and issued in accordance with the format input in the previous step S15, and the issued number n is counted as “production amount” each time the label is issued.
[0018]
In step S17, the issued label 3 is affixed to a product not shown.
[0019]
In step S18, it is determined whether or not the inputted desired number of labels have been issued. If not, the process returns to step 15 to repeat the label issuing and label pasting processes in steps S16 to S17.
On the other hand, when printing / issuing and pasting of the desired number of labels is completed, the process proceeds to step S19.
[0020]
In step S19, the label printer 1 is logged out and the operation is terminated. At this time, as the transaction data 32, the issued number n is stored / stored in the label issue processing number 32c, and the logout time is stored / stored in the work end time 32d.
[0021]
Next, the transaction data return procedure will be described with reference to FIG.
[0022]
In step S31, it is determined whether the data is to be printed by the label printer or transmitted to the host. If “print” is instructed / input from the operation panel 17, the process proceeds to step S32, and “transmit to host” is instructed. If so, the process proceeds to step S35.
[0023]
In step S32, the transaction data 32 is sorted by the person-in-charge code 32a and the work start time 32b.
[0024]
In step S33, the number of processes 32c for each person in charge is totaled to calculate the production amount 33d, and the minimum of the work start time 32b and the maximum of the work end time 32b are extracted to obtain the actual time 33f. An achievement rate 33e is calculated from the target value 33c stored in 33 and the production amount 33d. The achievement rate 33c is calculated by the production amount 33d / target value 33c.
[0025]
In step S34, the tabulated results are edited into the shift-specific work result data 33 shown in FIG. 5 in the print development area 29, printed on the label printer 1, and the process proceeds to step 39. As a result, the label printer side can grasp the production amount for each shift, the person in charge, the results for the target value, and the achievement level. The output result can be used as management data on the label printer side, such as being stored in a daily report.
[0026]
Step S35 is processing when the label printer 1 receives a reply request for the transaction data 32 from the host computer 21. In order to prevent forgetting to transmit data from the label printer 1 to the host computer 21, the process in step S31 is performed. In addition to a “host transmission” instruction from the operation panel 17, a return request for the transaction data 32 from the host computer 21 is prepared.
[0027]
In step S36, the label printer 1 sorts the transaction data 32 by the person-in-charge code 32a and the work start time 32b.
[0028]
In step S37, the number of processes 32c for each person in charge is totaled to calculate the production amount 33d, and the minimum of the work start time 32b and the maximum of the work end time 32b are extracted to obtain the actual time 33f. An achievement rate 33e is calculated from the target value 33c stored in 33 and the production amount 33d. The achievement rate 33c is calculated by the production amount 33d / target value 33c.
[0029]
In step S <b> 38, the label printer 1 returns (sends) the collected results to the host computer 21 via the host control circuit 19.
[0030]
In step S39, the transaction data is cleared and the process ends.
[0031]
In step S38, the tabulation results returned from the label printer 1 to the host computer 21 are stored in the result data 37 portion of the shift-by-shift work result data 35 shown in FIG. Is done. That is, the production amount 33d, the achievement rate 33e, and the actual time 33f that are tabulated and calculated by the label printer 1 are stored and stored in the production amount 35d, the achievement rate 35e, and the actual time 35f of the work result data 35 for each shift. Therefore, the operation status of the label printer 1 at the end can be grasped on the host computer 21 side via the network.
[0032]
As described above, in the label printer 1, the number n of labels 3 printed / issued between logon and logoff input from the operation panel 17 is stored as the processing number 32 c of the transaction data 32, and the shift classification For each person in charge, the number of processes 32c can be totaled to print / output the production amount 33d.
[0033]
Furthermore, since the planned work amount is transmitted from the host computer 21 as the target value 33c converted into the number of labels 3 to be issued and stored on the label printer 1, it is represented by the ratio of the target value 33c to the production amount 33d. Since the achievement rate 33e can be grasped for each shift category and person in charge, the operation status can be grasped and managed for each shift category and person in charge on the label printer 1 side in combination with the previous production amount.
[0034]
Further, since the data such as the production amount 33d collected on the label printer 1 side is transmitted to the host computer 21 side via the network, the operation status of the label printer 1 at the end (remote location) is also grasped and managed in the headquarters. It can be done.
[0035]
In the host computer 21, it is also possible to store and store the types of labels 3 that can be issued for each person in charge, for each shift category and for each person in charge, in the format number, etc. Further, the label printer 1 It is also possible to store the format number of the label 3 to be printed / issued and send it to the host computer 21 as the transaction 32 to be acquired on the side, and by checking the format number on the host computer 21 side, It is possible to determine whether or not the label 3 is authorized to be issued by the person in charge, thereby preventing illegal label issuance.
[0036]
Furthermore, since the planned work amount is transmitted from the host computer 21 as the target value 33c converted into the number of labels 3 to be issued and stored on the label printer 1, it is represented by the ratio of the target value 33c to the production amount 33d. Since the achievement rate 33e can be grasped for each shift category and person in charge, the operation status can be grasped and managed for each shift category and person in charge on the label printer 1 side in combination with the previous production amount.
[0037]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the printing apparatus according to the present invention counts and outputs the number of sheets printed and issued between logon and logoff input from the input operation means for each shift category and person in charge as a production amount. There is an effect that it is possible to grasp the shift classification and the operation status of each person in charge with the printer body alone.
[0038]
According to the second aspect, since the target value is stored in the printer main body, there is an effect that the achievement rate can be easily grasped by comparison with the production amount.
[0039]
Furthermore, the operation status management system according to the present invention is provided for each shift category and person in charge when a transmission request to the host computer is instructed from the input operation means of the printer main body or a reply request from the host computer is instructed. Since the data collected in the above is returned from the printer main body to the host computer and stored in the operation status storage means, the host computer side can grasp and manage the operation status of the label main body.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an embodiment of a label printer to which a printing apparatus according to the invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a control unit in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing shift time zone data of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;
4 is a diagram showing work result data by shift according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1; FIG.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;
6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1; FIG.
7 is a diagram showing transaction data in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1; FIG.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Label printer 2 Control part 3 Label 4 Thermal head 5 Supply axis 6 Label continuous body 7 Mount 8 Platen roller (platen)
9 Position detection sensor 10 ROM
11 CPU
12 RAM
13 Label transport mechanism 14 Label transport circuit 15 Thermal head application circuit 16 Identification mark detection circuit 17 Operation panel 18 Liquid crystal display & operation key circuit 19 Host control circuit 20 Real-time calendar circuit 21 Host computer 22 Printer control program 23 Various fixed data 24 Control table Data 25 IO constant 26 Shift management control program 27 Flag 28 Work area 29 Print development area 30 Current date 31 Shift time zone data 32 Transaction data 33 Work result data 34 by shift 34 Shift time zone data 35 Work result data 36 by shift Target by task Data 37 Actual data

Claims (3)

A printing device in which at least a plurality of shift times of work are stored in a printer body that prints on paper,
In the printer body,
Input operation means capable of inputting at least various operations, person-in-charge ID, logon and logout,
Shift time storage means for storing at least a shift time zone in which the person in charge is scheduled to work and a shift section corresponding to the shift time zone;
Processing number storage means for storing the number of sheets printed and issued between logon and logoff input from the input operation means for each person in charge as a production amount;
Is provided,
A printing apparatus characterized in that, for each shift category and person in charge, the production amount printed and issued is totaled and output. The printer main body further includes a target value storage means for storing a scheduled work amount executed by the person in charge in the shift time zone as a target value converted into the number of sheets to be issued;
For each shift category and person in charge, calculation means capable of calculating the achievement rate from the ratio of the production amount to the target value;
The printing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: An operation status management system in which a host computer and a printer main body are connected via a network, and a shift classification acquired by the printer main body and data for each person in charge are managed by the host computer,
In the printer body,
Input operation means capable of inputting at least various operations, person-in-charge ID, logon and logout,
Shift time storage means for storing at least a shift time zone of work scheduled for the person in charge and a shift section corresponding to the shift time zone;
A target value storage means for storing the scheduled work amount that the person in charge performs in the work shift time zone as a target value converted into the number of sheets to be issued;
Processing number storage means for storing the number of sheets printed and issued between logon and logoff input from the input operation means for each person in charge as a production amount;
For each shift category and person in charge, calculation means capable of calculating the achievement rate from the ratio of the production amount to the target value;
Printing means for totalizing and printing out the number of printed sheets for each shift category and person in charge;
When a transmission request to the host computer is instructed from the input operation means, or when a reply request from the host computer is instructed, the data for each shift category and person in charge is transmitted to the host computer via the network. Sending means to
Is provided,
The host computer includes
Instruction means for requesting a reply of data to the printer body;
Operating status storage means for storing data aggregated for each shift category and person in charge;
An operational status management system comprising:

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