JP4537619B2 - Printing device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a printing apparatus, and more particularly to a printing apparatus used when issuing a label or a ticket.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a label printer as a conventional printing apparatus, predetermined print data is printed on each label of a label continuum (hereinafter referred to as a roll as appropriate) for continuously supplying labels, and when printing on the final label is completed, A new roll is loaded, and after detecting the label pitch (distance between the leading edge of the next label and the leading edge of the next label), printing is performed from the next print data.
[0003]
In addition, when printing on the final label is a printing failure or a label failure, the user manually recalls the same print data printed on the final label and prints the same print data again. ing.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In this way, when printing on the final label is a printing failure or a label failure, the user manually calls the same print data printed on the final label and prints the same print data again. Since it is necessary, the operation is complicated and time is required. In addition, since the number of reprinted sheets cannot be managed, there is a problem that illegal issue or duplicate issue may occur.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and can reprint the same data efficiently with a simple operation and manage the number of reprinted sheets. .
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The printing apparatus according to claim 1 is a printing apparatus that prints a predetermined print data on a predetermined medium loaded in a state where a predetermined number of continuous print data can be continuously supplied, and a transport unit that transports the medium; Printing means for printing print data on the medium conveyed by the conveying means, detection means for detecting the last medium, storage means for storing the print data printed on the last medium by the printing means, and last medium Inquiry means for inquiring whether the data is normal, an input means for inputting a response to the inquiry, and a medium in which the print data saved by the saving means is newly loaded in response to the response input by the input means Control means for controlling the printer to be reprinted by the printing means, and information indicating that reprinting has been performed by the printing means. Characterized in that it comprises a transmitting means for transmitting.
Further, the external device can be provided with a display unit that counts the number of reissued media based on the information and displays the count value.
The printing apparatus according to claim 3 is a printing apparatus that prints a predetermined print data on a predetermined medium loaded in a state where a predetermined number of continuous print data can be continuously supplied, and a conveyance unit that conveys the medium; Printing means for printing print data on the medium conveyed by the conveying means, detection means for detecting the last medium, storage means for storing the print data printed on the last medium by the printing means, and last medium Inquiry means for inquiring whether the data is normal, an input means for inputting a response to the inquiry, and a medium in which the print data saved by the saving means is newly loaded in response to the response input by the input means And a control unit that counts the number of times the medium has been reprinted when reprinting is performed by the printing unit. Characterized in that it comprises a preparative means.
In addition, display means for displaying the count value counted by the counting means can be further provided.
In the printing apparatus according to the present invention, the conveying unit conveys the medium, the printing unit prints the print data on the medium conveyed by the conveying unit, the detecting unit detects the last medium, and the storing unit The printing means stores the print data printed on the last medium, the inquiry means inquires whether or not the last medium is normal, the input means inputs a response to the inquiry, and the control means In accordance with the response input by the input unit, the print data stored by the storage unit is controlled to be reprinted by the printing unit on the newly loaded medium. Then, the transmission unit transmits information indicating that reprinting has been performed by the printing unit to an external device connected to the printing apparatus. Alternatively, when the reprinting is performed by the printing unit, the counting unit counts the number of times the medium has been reprinted.
[0007]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of an embodiment of a label printer to which the present invention is applied. As shown in the figure, the label printer includes a control unit 10 that controls each unit, a print head 5 that performs printing on the label 1, and a stepping motor that is driven by the control of the control unit 10 (hereinafter simply referred to as a motor as appropriate). 7) and the mount 2 and the mount 2 constituting the label continuum 3 set on the supply shaft 4 to be described later, so as to be peeled off and rotated by the rotational force of the motor 7 transmitted through the belt 8. The platen roller 6 that conveys the label 1 and presses the label 1 against the print head 5, the supply shaft 4 that rotatably supports the label continuum 3, the light emitting unit that emits predetermined light, and the light emitting unit It comprises a light receiving unit that receives the emitted light and outputs an electrical signal corresponding to the intensity of the received light (the amount of light received per unit time). The light emitting unit and the light receiving unit are sandwiched between the mount 2 and the label 1. Arrangement The position detection sensor 9 that detects the label 1 and the gap (the portion of the mount 2 only between the two adjacent labels 1) based on the amount of light received by the light receiving unit, A light emitting unit that emits light, and a light receiving unit that receives light emitted from the light emitting unit and outputs an electrical signal corresponding to the intensity of the received light, and the light emitting unit so as to sandwich the mount 2 and the label 1 An end sensor 11 is provided for detecting the end of the label 1 based on the amount of light received by the light receiving unit, and a cutter 12 for separating the label 1 at the gap.
[0008]
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 10 includes a ROM (ready memory) 22 that stores a predetermined control program, and a CPU (central processing unit) 21 that operates according to the control program stored in the ROM 22 and controls each unit. A random access memory (RAM) 23 for storing various data necessary for the operation of the CPU 21, a motor control unit 24 for supplying a pulse signal to the stepping motor 7 and rotating the stepping motor 7, and a supply from the CPU 21. A control signal corresponding to print data such as characters, figures, and barcodes to be printed is generated, supplied to the print head 5, and a print operation is performed. Under control of the CPU 21, position detection is performed. Controls the light emitting part of the sensor 9 to emit light A sensor control unit 26 that receives an electrical signal output from the light receiving unit, converts it into digital data and supplies it to the CPU 21 as position detection data, and controls the light emitting unit of the end sensor 11 under the control of the CPU 21; An error detection unit 31 that emits light, receives an electrical signal output from the light receiving unit, detects the end of the label 1 based on the magnitude and change of the electrical signal, and supplies end detection data to the CPU 21; 12, a cutter control unit 32 that separates the label 1, an external interface 27, and an interface 30. An input unit 28 for inputting various data and commands and a monitor 29 for displaying input data and various information input from the input unit 28 are connected via an interface 30. Input data input from the input unit 28 is supplied to the CPU 21 via the interface 30, and display data corresponding to various information displayed on the monitor 29 is supplied from the CPU 21 via the interface 30. Yes. Further, various data and commands can be transmitted / received to / from an externally connected device via the external interface 27.
[0009]
Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, it is assumed that a host computer is connected to the label printer via the external interface 27. First, in step S1, the label printer receives print data transmitted from a host computer (not shown) connected to the external interface 27. The received print data is supplied from the external interface 27 to the CPU 21. The CPU 21 temporarily stores this print data in the RAM 23. Next, in step S2, the issued number transmitted from the host computer is received. In step S <b> 3, the CPU 21 edits and expands the print data in the drawing area of the RAM 23.
[0010]
Next, proceeding to step S4, the print data developed in the drawing area of the RAM 23 is printed on the label 1 under the control of the CPU 21. That is, the CPU 21 controls the motor control unit 24 based on the position detection data supplied from the sensor control unit 26 and moves the label 1 directly below the print head 5. Then, it instructs the print control unit 25 to issue the label 1 on which the print data expanded in the drawing area of the RAM 23 is printed. Upon receiving this instruction, the print control unit 25 supplies a control signal corresponding to the print data developed in the drawing area to the print head 5. The print head 5 performs printing on the label 1 in accordance with a control signal supplied from the print control unit 25. In parallel with the print head 5 printing on the label 1, under the control of the CPU 21, the motor control unit 24 controls the stepping motor 7 to convey the label 1 at a predetermined speed. As a result, a character string or the like corresponding to the print data developed in the drawing area is printed on the label 1.
[0011]
Next, in step S5, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the label 1 has been completed. That is, based on the output signal from the end sensor 11, the end of the label 1 is detected by the error detection unit 31, and it is determined whether or not the end detection data is supplied to the CPU 21. As a result, if the CPU 21 determines that the label 1 has not ended, the process proceeds to step S12.
[0012]
On the other hand, if the CPU 21 determines in step S5 that the label 1 has been completed, the process proceeds to step S6, where print data is printed on the remaining label 1. The number of labels 1 printed after the end of the label 1 is detected by the error detection unit 31 can be printed up to the last label 1 by determining the distance between the end sensor 11 and the print head 5. It can be obtained by dividing by the label pitch (distance between the leading edge of the label 1 and the leading edge of the next label 1). Next, in step S7, under the control of the CPU 21, the print data printed on the last label 1 is supplied to the storage area of the RAM 23 and stored.
[0013]
Next, in step S8, it is determined whether or not the last label 1 is usable. That is, the CPU 21 creates display data for inquiring whether or not the last label 1 can be used, supplies the display data to the monitor 29 via the interface 30, and displays an inquiry screen corresponding to the display data. After the last printed label 1 is visually checked by the user who has seen this inquiry screen, the input unit 28 is operated, and the last label 1 of the label continuum 3 is printed normally, and the label Data indicating whether 1 itself is normal is input. Then, based on the data input by the user, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the last label 1 is usable.
[0014]
When the user prints normally on the last label 1 and inputs data indicating that the label 1 itself is normal, the CPU 21 determines that the last label 1 is usable, and the step Proceed to S12. On the other hand, if the user inputs data indicating that the last label 1 has not been printed normally or that the label 1 itself is not normal (for example, there is a defect), the CPU 21 causes the last label 1 to be printed. It is determined that label 1 cannot be used, and the process proceeds to step S9.
[0015]
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when a part of the last label 1 is broken, the user determines that the label 1 cannot be used and sends data indicating that the label 1 cannot be used from the input unit 28. input. Also, as shown in FIG. 5, when the last label 1 has been subjected to processing such as tape fastening, the user determines that this label 1 cannot be used, and inputs data indicating that the label 1 cannot be used. 28 is input. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, even when the corner portion of the last label 1 is broken, the user determines that the label 1 cannot be used, and inputs data indicating that the label 1 cannot be used from the input unit 28. .
[0016]
When printing on the last label 1 of the label continuous body 3 is completed, the user newly loads the label continuous body 3 into the label printer. In step S9, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the user has operated the input unit 28 to instruct reprinting. That is, it is determined whether or not the user has instructed to reprint the same print data as the print data to be printed on the last label 1. If it is determined that reprinting has not been instructed, the process proceeds to step S12. On the other hand, if it is determined that reprinting has been instructed, the process proceeds to step S10.
[0017]
When instructing reprinting in step S9, for example, the user presses a “line” button and a “feed” button (not shown) constituting the input unit 28 at the same time. Thus, the CPU 21 determines that a reprint instruction has been given, and proceeds to step S10.
[0018]
In step S10, the CPU 21 executes reprint processing. That is, the CPU 21 reads the print data printed on the last label 1 of the previous label continuum 3 from the storage area of the RAM 23, edits it in the drawing area of the RAM 23, and develops it.
[0019]
Next, under the control of the CPU 21, the print data expanded in the drawing area of the RAM 23 is printed on the label 1 of the newly loaded label continuous body 3. That is, the CPU 21 controls the motor control unit 24 based on the position detection data supplied from the sensor control unit 26 and moves the label 1 directly below the print head 5. At this time, the label pitch is confirmed. Then, it instructs the print control unit 25 to issue the label 1 on which the print data expanded in the drawing area of the RAM 23 is printed. Upon receiving this instruction, the print control unit 25 supplies a control signal corresponding to the print data developed in the drawing area to the print head 5. The print head 5 performs printing on the label 1 in accordance with a control signal supplied from the print control unit 25. In parallel with the print head 5 printing on the label 1, under the control of the CPU 21, the motor control unit 24 controls the stepping motor 7 to convey the label 1 at a predetermined speed. As a result, a character string or the like corresponding to the print data developed in the drawing area is printed on the label 1. In this way, the same print data as that printed on the final label 1 of the previous label continuum 3 is printed for one sheet, and the operation is stopped.
[0020]
Next, in step S <b> 11, the CPU 21 transmits a reissue signal indicating that reprinting has been performed and the label 1 has been reissued to the host computer via the external interface 27.
[0021]
In step S12, it is determined whether printing for the designated number of issued sheets has been completed. That is, it is determined whether or not printing for the number of issued sheets designated by the user transmitted from the host computer has been completed. If it is determined that printing for the designated number of issued sheets has not been completed, the process returns to step S4, and the processes after step S4 are repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that printing for the designated number of issued sheets has been completed, the process proceeds to step S13, and a print end signal is transmitted to the host computer. Thereafter, this process is terminated.
[0022]
Next, the operation of the host computer will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step S21, print data is input by the user. In step S22, the print data input in step S21 is transmitted to the label printer. Next, in step S23, the number of issued labels 1 designated by the user is transmitted to the label printer.
[0023]
Next, in step S24, it is determined whether or not a reissue signal sent from the label printer has been received. As a result, if it is determined that the reissue signal sent from the label printer has not been received, the process proceeds to step S27. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reissue signal sent from the label printer has been received, the process proceeds to step S25.
[0024]
In step S25, the number of reissues is counted. Next, in step S26, the reissue number is stored in a predetermined storage device. Then, the counted number of reissues is appropriately displayed on the display device of the host computer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S27. In step S27, it is determined whether or not the label 1 has been printed for the designated number of sheets to be issued. This determination can be made based on, for example, whether a print end signal has been transmitted from the label printer. That is, when the print end signal transmitted from the label printer is received, it is determined that the specified number of issued labels 1 have been issued, and when the print end signal transmitted from the label printer has not been received, It is determined that the label 1 for the designated number of issued sheets has not been issued yet.
[0025]
As a result, when it is determined that the label 1 is not issued for the designated number of sheets, the process returns to step S24, and the processes after step S24 are repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the label 1 is issued by the designated number, the process proceeds to step S28, and the issue amount is calculated from the number of labels 1 issued and the price per sheet. The number of issued sheets here is corrected by the number of reissued sheets and the number of defective labels 1 determined to be unusable. That is, when the user operates the input unit 28 and determines that the last label 1 is unusable, the user notifies the host computer as a defective number. The host computer calculates the number of labels 1 that can be used by adding the number of reissues to the number of issues and subtracting the number of defects.
[0026]
In this manner, the number of labels 1 reissued is notified from the label printer to the host computer, so that the number of labels 1 reissued on the host computer side can be accurately grasped. Can be suppressed.
[0027]
Next, the operation of another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the present embodiment, a host computer is not connected to the label printer, and the label printer operates alone.
[0028]
First, in step S <b> 31, the CPU 21 configuring the control unit 10 receives print data input by the user by operating the input unit 28 via the interface 30. The CPU 21 once supplies this print data to the RAM 23 for storage. Next, in step S <b> 32, the CPU 21 receives the issuance number input by the user operating the input unit 28 and temporarily stores it in the RAM 23. In step S <b> 33, the CPU 21 edits and expands the print data in the drawing area of the RAM 23.
[0029]
Next, the process proceeds to step S34, and the print data expanded in the drawing area of the RAM 23 is printed on the label 1 under the control of the CPU 21. That is, the CPU 21 controls the motor control unit 24 based on the position detection data supplied from the sensor control unit 26 and moves the label 1 directly below the print head 5. Then, it instructs the print control unit 25 to issue the label 1 on which the print data expanded in the drawing area of the RAM 23 is printed. Upon receiving this instruction, the print control unit 25 supplies a control signal corresponding to the print data developed in the drawing area to the print head 5. The print head 5 performs printing on the label 1 in accordance with a control signal supplied from the print control unit 25. In parallel with the print head 5 printing on the label 1, under the control of the CPU 21, the motor control unit 24 controls the stepping motor 7 to convey the label 1 at a predetermined speed. As a result, a character string or the like corresponding to the print data developed in the drawing area is printed on the label 1.
[0030]
Next, in step S35, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the label 1 has been completed. That is, based on the output signal from the end sensor 11, the end of the label 1 is detected by the error detection unit 31, and it is determined whether or not the end detection data is supplied to the CPU 21. When the CPU 21 determines that the label 1 has not ended, the process proceeds to step S43.
[0031]
On the other hand, if the CPU 21 determines in step S35 that the label 1 has been completed, the process proceeds to step S36, where print data is printed on the remaining label 1. The number of labels 1 printed after the end of the label 1 is detected by the error detection unit 31 can be printed up to the last label 1 by determining the distance between the end sensor 11 and the print head 5. It can be obtained by dividing by the label pitch (distance between the leading edge of the label 1 and the leading edge of the next label 1). Next, in step S37, under the control of the CPU 21, the print data printed on the last label 1 is supplied to the storage area of the RAM 23 and stored.
[0032]
Next, in step S38, it is determined whether or not the last label 1 is usable. That is, after the last printed label 1 is visually checked by the user, the input unit 28 is operated, the last label 1 of the label continuous body 3 is printed normally, and the label 1 itself is normal. (For example, there is no wrinkle or the like) is input. Then, based on the data input by the user, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the last label 1 is usable.
[0033]
When the user prints normally on the last label 1 and inputs data indicating that the label 1 itself is normal, the CPU 21 determines that the last label 1 is usable, and the step Proceed to S43. On the other hand, if the user did not normally print on the last label 1 or data indicating that the label 1 itself is not normal is input by the CPU 21, the last label 1 is unusable. Determination is made and the process proceeds to step S39.
[0034]
When printing on the last label 1 of the label continuous body 3 is completed, the user newly loads the label continuous body 3 into the label printer. In step S39, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the user has operated the input unit 28 to instruct reprinting. That is, it is determined whether or not the user has instructed to reprint the same print data as the print data to be printed on the last label 1. If it is determined that reprinting has not been instructed, the process proceeds to step S43. On the other hand, if it is determined that reprinting has been instructed, the process proceeds to step S40.
[0035]
When instructing reprinting in step S39, for example, the user presses a “line” button and a “feed” button (not shown) constituting the input unit 28 at the same time. Thus, the CPU 21 determines that a reprint instruction has been given, and proceeds to step S40.
[0036]
In step S40, the CPU 21 executes a reprint process. That is, the CPU 21 reads the print data printed on the last label 1 of the previous label continuum 3 from the storage area of the RAM 23, edits it in the drawing area of the RAM 23, and develops it.
[0037]
Next, under the control of the CPU 21, the print data expanded in the drawing area of the RAM 23 is printed on the label 1 of the newly loaded label continuous body 3. That is, the CPU 21 controls the motor control unit 24 based on the position detection data supplied from the sensor control unit 26 and moves the label 1 directly below the print head 5. At this time, the label pitch is confirmed. Then, it instructs the print control unit 25 to issue the label 1 on which the print data expanded in the drawing area of the RAM 23 is printed. Upon receiving this instruction, the print control unit 25 supplies a control signal corresponding to the print data developed in the drawing area to the print head 5. The print head 5 performs printing on the label 1 in accordance with a control signal supplied from the print control unit 25. In parallel with the print head 5 printing on the label 1, under the control of the CPU 21, the motor control unit 24 controls the stepping motor 7 to convey the label 1 at a predetermined speed. As a result, a character string or the like corresponding to the print data developed in the drawing area is printed on the label 1. In this way, the same print data as that printed on the final label 1 of the previous label continuum 3 is printed for one sheet, and the operation is stopped.
[0038]
Next, in step S41, the CPU 21 counts the number of reissues. Next, in step S42, the count value is supplied to the RAM 23 and stored. Further, the count value is appropriately supplied to the monitor 29 via the interface 30 and displayed. Then, it returns to step S39 and the process after step S39 is repeatedly performed.
[0039]
In step S43, it is determined whether printing for the designated number of issued sheets has been completed. That is, it is determined whether or not the user has operated the input unit 28 and printing on the designated number of labels 1 has been completed. When it is determined that printing for the designated number of sheets has not been completed, the process returns to step S34, and the processes after step S34 are repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that printing for the designated number of sheets has been completed, the process proceeds to step S44, and the amount of money to be issued is calculated based on the number of labels 1 to be issued and the price of one label 1. As described above, the issued number here is calculated based on the reissued number and the number of labels 1 determined to be unusable. Thereafter, this process is terminated.
[0040]
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the last label 1 of the label continuous body 3 is in an unusable state, the same label printed on the last label 1 is newly loaded. The label 1 of the continuum 3 can be quickly reprinted with a simple operation. Since the number of labels 1 that have been reissued can be managed by the host computer or the printing apparatus, unauthorized issuance and duplicate issuance can be suppressed.
[0041]
In addition, the process of step S9 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 3 can be omitted. That is, in step S8, when the user inputs data indicating that the last label 1 is not printed normally or the label 1 itself is not normal, the process proceeds to step S10. Can be. In step S9, it is also possible to simply wait for a reprint instruction from the user. Similarly, the process of step S39 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 8 can be omitted. That is, in step S38, when the user inputs data indicating that the last label 1 is not printed normally or the label 1 itself is not normal, the process proceeds to step S40. Can be. In step S39, it is also possible to simply wait for a reprint instruction from the user.
[0042]
In the above embodiment, when printing for a predetermined number of issued sheets is completed, a print end signal is transmitted to the host computer. However, each time one sheet is printed, a print end signal is transmitted to the host computer. The host computer may count the number of printed sheets.
[0043]
In the above embodiment, the print data to be printed by the label printer is transmitted from the host computer each time and stored in the RAM 23. However, all print data to be printed in advance in the RAM 23 of the label printer is stored. You may make it memorize | store it.
[0044]
In step S6, when printing for the designated number of sheets is completed while printing on the remaining labels 1, printing is temporarily stopped and the next print data is printed on all remaining labels 1. In this case, it is necessary to execute the processes after step S7. The same applies to step S36 in FIG.
[0045]
In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a label printer has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to other printing apparatuses.
[0046]
In the above embodiment, the case where characters, figures, etc. are printed on a label that is detachably attached to the mount has been described. However, the present invention is also applied to the case where characters, figures, etc. are printed on a label without a mount. can do. For example, the present invention can also be applied when issuing tickets or cash vouchers.
[0047]
In addition, the configuration and operation of the above embodiment are examples, and it goes without saying that they can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
[0048]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the printing apparatus of the present invention, the conveying unit conveys the medium, the printing unit prints the print data on the medium conveyed by the conveying unit, and the detecting unit detects the last medium. The storage means stores the print data printed on the last medium by the printing means, the inquiry means inquires whether the last medium is normal, and the control means is input by the input means. In response to the response to the inquiry, control is performed so that the print data saved by the saving unit is reprinted by the printing unit on the newly loaded medium. Then, the transmission unit transmits information indicating that reprinting has been performed by the printing unit to an external device connected to the printing apparatus. Alternatively, when the reprinting is performed by the printing unit, the counting unit counts the number of times the medium has been reprinted, so that the last medium on which the print data is printed cannot be used. The same print data printed on the last medium can be quickly reprinted with a simple operation. If the transmission unit is provided and the number of media reprinted by the printing unit is transmitted to the external device, the number of reissued media can be managed in the external device. Further, by providing a counting unit and counting the number of media reprinted by the printing unit, the number of reissued media can be managed in the printing apparatus.
[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 flowchart for explaining the operation of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2;
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the last label 1;
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing another example of the last label 1;
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing still another example of the last label 1;
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation on the host computer side connected to the label printer.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of another embodiment of the present invention;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 label
2 Mount
3 Label continuum
4 Supply shaft
5 Print head
6 Platen roller
7 Stepping motor
8 belt
9 Position detection sensor
10 Control unit
11 End sensor
12 cutters
21 CPU
22 ROM
23 RAM
24 Motor controller
25 Print controller
26 Sensor controller
27 External interface
28 Input section
29 Monitor
30 interface
31 Error detector
32 Cutter control unit

Claims (4)

A printing apparatus that prints a predetermined print data on a predetermined medium loaded in a state in which a predetermined number can be continuously supplied,
Conveying means for conveying the medium;
Printing means for printing the print data on the medium conveyed by the conveying means;
Detecting means for detecting the last medium;
Storage means for storing the print data printed on the last medium by the printing means;
Inquiry means for inquiring whether the last medium is normal;
Input means for inputting a response to the inquiry;
Control means for controlling the print data saved by the saving means to be reprinted by the printing means on the newly loaded medium in response to the response input by the input means;
A printing apparatus comprising: transmission means for transmitting information indicating that reprinting has been performed by the printing means to a predetermined external device connected to the printing apparatus. The printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the external device includes a display unit that counts the number of reissues of the medium based on the information and displays the count value. A printing apparatus that prints a predetermined print data on a predetermined medium loaded in a state in which a predetermined number can be continuously supplied,
Conveying means for conveying the medium;
Printing means for printing the print data on the medium conveyed by the conveying means;
Detecting means for detecting the last medium;
Storage means for storing the print data printed on the last medium by the printing means;
Inquiry means for inquiring whether the last medium is normal;
Input means for inputting a response to the inquiry;
Control means for controlling the print data saved by the saving means to be reprinted by the printing means on the newly loaded medium in response to the response input by the input means;
A printing apparatus comprising: a counting unit that counts the number of times the medium has been reprinted when reprinting is performed by the printing unit. The printing apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising display means for displaying a count value counted by the counting means.

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