JP7069372B2 - Receipt printer, receipt printer system and control program - Google Patents

Description

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a receipt printer, a receipt printer system using this printer, and a control program for the receipt printer.

Many devices related to money transfer, such as POS (Point Of Sales) terminals, payment terminals, and automatic payment machines, are equipped with a receipt printer. A receipt printer generally transports a strip of paper to a receipt issuing port, and prints a receipt amount or the like with a print head during the transport. Then, the receipt printer cuts the printed paper discharged from the issuing port with a cutter in front of the issuing port and issues a receipt. However, if the paper is completely cut, the piece of paper issued as a receipt may fall from the issuing port and be lost. Therefore, there is known a receipt printer that prevents the receipt from falling from the issuing port by using a partial cut that leaves a part of the paper instead of a full cut that completely cuts the paper ejected from the issuing port. ..

The receipt issued by the partial cut is completely separated by the user, for example, by picking and pulling the tip. In other words, unless the user disconnects the receipt from the paper, the receipt remains connected to the paper and remains in the issuer indefinitely.
In particular, in a semi-self-type payment terminal, a self-type POS terminal, or the like, if the user who has received the receipt does not bring back the receipt, the receipt will remain in the issuing port indefinitely, which will be a nuisance to the next user. For this reason, it is necessary to have a person in charge of removing the remaining receipts resident before the next user arrives, which is not suitable for automation. Further, it is conceivable to install a device for removing the receipt remaining in the issuing port separately from the receipt printer, but this is not realistic because of the extra equipment cost.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 6-208773

An object to be solved by the embodiment of the present invention is to provide a receipt printer capable of automatically eliminating receipts remaining in an issuer without incurring equipment costs, and a receipt printer system using this printer. ..

In one embodiment, the receipt printer system includes a payment terminal and a receipt printer. The payment terminal includes a detection means and a generation means. The detection means detects a person. The generation means generates receipt print data. The receipt printer includes a transporting means, a printing means, a cutting means, and a control means. The transport means transports the strip-shaped paper to the receipt issuing port. The printing means prints the receipt print data generated by the generating means on the paper. The cutting means can be a partial cut in which a part of the paper is left uncut or a full cut in which the paper is completely cut off. The control means performs a partial cut on the paper on which the receipt print data is printed, and cuts the paper so as to perform a full cut when a person is detected again after the person is no longer detected by the detection means. Control the means.

The schematic diagram which shows the main part of the receipt printer in one Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the receipt printer. The block diagram which shows the main part structure of the payment terminal which is the higher-level machine of the receipt printer in the 1st Embodiment. The flow chart which shows the control procedure which concerns on the receipt issuance which the CPU of the receipt printer executes according to the control program in 1st Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the main part structure of the self-type POS terminal which is the upper machine of the receipt printer in the 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing a control procedure related to receipt issuance executed by the CPU of the receipt printer according to the control program in the second embodiment.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a receipt printer capable of automatically removing receipts remaining in the issuing port without incurring equipment costs and a receipt printer system using this printer will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
This embodiment exemplifies a receipt printer 10 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) for constructing a receipt printer system by connecting a semi-self-type payment terminal 30 (see FIG. 3) as a host device. By the way, the semi-self method separates the registration terminal that generates the accounting data necessary for the settlement of the transaction and the settlement terminal that executes the settlement processing of the transaction based on the accounting data, and the clerk operates the registration terminal to make the settlement terminal. This is a checkout system that allows the settlement person, who is the customer, to operate.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a main part of the receipt printer 10. The receipt printer 10 includes a housing 11 capable of accommodating a strip-shaped paper 20 wound in a roll shape. The receipt printer 10 has a paper feed roller 12, a platen roller 13, a thermal head 14, and a cutter 15 arranged in the housing 11. Further, the receipt printer 10 is provided with a receipt issuing port 16 on one side surface of the housing 11. The receipt printer 10 forms a paper transport path so that the tip of the paper 20 housed in the housing 11 is ejected from the receipt issuing port 16.

The paper feed roller 12 is arranged on the most upstream side of the paper transport path, that is, on the side closest to the paper 20 wound in a roll shape. The paper feed roller 12 sandwiches the tip of the paper 20 unwound from the roll shape with a pair of rollers, and conveys the tip of the paper 20 to the downstream side by the rotational force thereof.
The platen roller 13 is arranged on the downstream side of the paper feed roller 12. The platen roller 13 conveys the paper 20 fed from the paper feed roller 12 further to the downstream side by its rotation.
The thermal head 14 is arranged at a position facing the platen roller 13 with a paper transport path in between. The thermal head 14 prints receipt print data on the paper 20 conveyed on the platen roller 13 by a thermal method.

The cutter 15 is arranged at the most downstream side of the paper transport path, that is, in front of the receipt issuing port 16 . The cutter 15 includes a fixed blade 15a provided above with a paper transport path in between, and a movable blade 15b provided below. The cutter 15 cuts the paper 20 discharged from the receipt issuing port 16 in front of the receipt issuing port 16 by raising the movable blade 15b and pushing the paper 20 between the movable blade 15b and the fixed blade 15a. At this time, if the moving amount of the movable blade 15b is the first moving amount, only a part of the paper 20, for example, one point is left uncut. On the other hand, when the moving amount of the movable blade 15b is a second moving amount larger than the first moving amount, the paper 20 is completely separated. That is, the cutter 15 can be a full cut that completely separates the paper 20 and a partial cut that leaves a part of the paper 20 uncut.

The piece P on the tip side of the paper 20 fully cut by the cutter 15 falls from the receipt issuing port 16 due to gravity. Therefore, the receipt printer 10 has a box 17 for accommodating the piece of paper P attached below the receipt issuing port 16. Further, the receipt printer 10 is provided with a sensor 18 for detecting the presence / absence of the paper 20 ejected from the receipt issuing port 16 in the vicinity of the receipt issuing port 16. The sensor 18 is, for example, an optical sensor, and outputs an on signal while detecting the paper 20, and outputs an off signal when the paper 20 is no longer detected.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the receipt printer 10. The parts common to FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals.
The receipt printer 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, a timer 104, a communication interface 105, a transfer motor 106, a head driver 107, a cutter motor 108, and an input port. Includes 109 and system transmission line 110. The system transmission line 110 includes an address bus and a data bus, and electrically connects the CPU 101 with the ROM 102, RAM 103, timer 104, communication interface 105, transfer motor 106, head driver 107, cutter motor 108, and input port 109. do.

The CPU 101 is connected to the ROM 102 and the RAM 103 by a system transmission line 110 to form a computer. The CPU 101 corresponds to the central part of the computer. The CPU 101 controls each part in order to realize various functions as the receipt printer 10 according to a program such as an operating system, middleware, and an application program.

The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 correspond to the main storage portion of the computer. The ROM 102 stores programs such as an operating system, middleware, and application programs. The RAM 103 stores setting data that the CPU 101 refers to when performing various processes. The RAM 103 is also used as a so-called work area for storing data temporarily used by the CPU 101 for performing various processes. The RAM 103 may also store the middleware or application program. Similarly, the ROM 102 may store the above setting data.

The timer 104 clocks a preset time. The timer 104 times out when the set time is clocked. The set time is arbitrary, but preferably, it is the shortest time required from the receipt issuance by the receipt printer 10 until the accounting data for the next settlement person is sent from the registration terminal to the settlement terminal 30. ..

The communication interface 105 connects to a payment terminal 30, which is a higher-level device, and performs data communication with the payment terminal 30. Here, the communication interface 105 constitutes a communication unit of the receipt printer 10.

The transfer motor 106 drives the paper feed roller 12 and the platen roller 13. The paper feed roller 12 and the platen roller 13 rotate in a predetermined direction by being driven by the transfer motor 106, and transfer the paper 20 to the receipt issuing port 16. Here, the paper feed roller 12, the platen roller 13, and the transport motor 106 constitute a transport means for transporting the strip-shaped paper 20 to the receipt issuing port 16.

The head driver 107 drives the thermal head 14. The thermal head 14 prints receipt print data on the paper 20 by driving the head driver 107. Here, the thermal head 14 and the head driver 107 constitute a printing means for printing receipt print data on the paper 20 conveyed to the receipt issuing port 16.

The cutter motor 108 drives the movable blade 15b of the cutter 15. The cutter motor 108 can be driven in two stages, a partial cut drive that drives the movable blade 15b by the first movement amount and a full cut drive that drives the movable blade 15b by the second movement amount. When the cutter motor 108 is partially cut driven, the cutter 15 leaves a part of the paper 20 uncut. When the cutter motor 108 is fully cut driven, the cutter 15 completely separates the paper 20. Here, the cutter 15 and the cutter motor 108 constitute a cutting means capable of performing a full cut in which the paper 20 is cut in front of the receipt issuing port 16 and a partial cut in which a part of the paper 20 is left uncut.

The input port 109 inputs an on signal or an off signal output from the sensor 18. The CPU 101 determines whether or not the sensor 18 has detected the paper 20 based on the signal input to the input port 109.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the payment terminal 30. The payment terminal 30 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, a RAM 303, an auxiliary storage device 304, a clock unit 305, a communication unit 306, a touch panel 307, a reader / writer 308, a printer interface 309, a change machine interface 310, and a system transmission line 311. The system transmission line 311 includes an address bus and a data bus, and includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, a RAM 303, an auxiliary storage device 304, a clock unit 305, a communication unit 306, a touch panel 307, a reader / writer 308, a printer interface 309, and a change machine interface 310. And connect.

The CPU 301 is connected to the ROM 302, the RAM 303, and the auxiliary storage device 304 by a system transmission line 311 to form a computer. The CPU 301 corresponds to the central part of the computer. The CPU 301 controls each part in order to realize various functions as the payment terminal 30 according to a program such as an operating system, middleware, and an application program.

The ROM 302 and the RAM 303 correspond to the main storage portion of the computer. The ROM 302 stores programs such as an operating system, middleware, and application programs. The RAM 303 stores setting data that the CPU 301 refers to when performing various processes. The RAM 303 is also used as a so-called work area for storing data temporarily used by the CPU 301 for performing various processes. The RAM 303 may also store the middleware or application program. Similarly, the ROM 302 may store the above setting data.

The auxiliary storage device 304 corresponds to the auxiliary storage portion of the computer. For example, an HDD (Hard Disc Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), an EEPROM (Electric Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), or the like is used as an auxiliary storage device 304. The auxiliary storage device 304 stores data used by the CPU 301 for performing various processes and data generated by the processes of the CPU 301. The auxiliary storage device 304 may store the application program.

The clock unit 305 functions as a time information source for the payment terminal 30. The CPU 301 measures the current date and time based on the time information measured by the clock unit 305.
The communication unit 306 connects a registration terminal via a wired or wireless network, and receives accounting data sent from the registration terminal.

The touch panel 307 functions as an input device and a display device of the payment terminal 30. The touch panel 307 displays a payment method selection screen for cash, electronic money, etc., a payment status confirmation screen for the selected payment method, and the like. On the confirmation screen, a settlement button for the settlement person to instruct the end of confirmation is displayed.

The reader / writer 308 reads the data recorded on a recording medium such as a card or an IC (integrated circuit) chip, which is a kind of payment medium, and writes the data to the recording medium. Cards include payment cards such as credit cards, debit cards, electronic commerce cards, and prepaid cards, as well as various cards such as member's cards and point cards that record information related to payment processing. In addition to the above-mentioned various cards, the IC chip may be provided in an information terminal such as a smartphone.

The printer interface 309 connects the receipt printer 10. The printer interface 309 outputs the receipt print data generated by the CPU 301 to the receipt printer 10.

The change machine interface 310 connects an automatic change machine. The change machine interface 310 takes in data on the denomination and the number of cash inserted in the automatic change machine. Further, the change machine interface 310 outputs the change data generated by the CPU 301 to the automatic change machine.

The payment terminal 30 having such a configuration causes the CPU 301 to function as the generation means 321 and the issuance control means 322 based on a control program which is a kind of application program stored in the ROM 302 or the RAM 303. The generation means 321 generates receipt print data based on the accounting data received from the registration terminal and the payment data by the payment method selected from the selection screen. The issuance control means 322 outputs the receipt print data to the receipt printer 10 in response to the input of the settlement button on the confirmation screen, and controls the issuance of the receipt on which the receipt print data is printed.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a control procedure related to one-time receipt issuance executed by the CPU 101 of the receipt printer 10. This procedure follows a control program which is a kind of application program stored in the ROM 102 or the RAM 103. The contents shown in FIG. 4 and described below are examples, and the control procedure and control contents are not particularly limited as long as similar results can be obtained.

The CPU 101 is waiting to receive the receipt print data as Act1. In this standby state, when the receipt print data is received from the payment terminal 30 via the communication interface 105 (YES in Act1), the CPU 101 stores the receipt print data as Act2. Specifically, the CPU 101 expands the receipt print data in the print buffer of the RAM 103.

Next, the CPU 101 controls the transport motor 106 as Act 3 so that the paper 20 is transported along the paper transport path. Since the paper feed roller 12 and the platen roller 13 are driven by this control to start the transfer of the paper 20, the CPU 101 controls the head driver 107 so that the receipt print data is printed on the paper 20 as Act4. .. Since the thermal head 14 is driven by this control and the receipt print data stored in the print buffer is printed on the paper 20 on the platen roller 13, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the printing of the receipt print data is completed as Act5. To judge. If printing is not completed (NO in Act5), the CPU 101 returns to Act4 and continues printing control of the receipt print data.

When the printing of the receipt print data is completed (YES in Act 5), the CPU 101 stops the transfer motor 106 as Act 6 to stop the transfer of the paper 20. Then, the CPU 101 controls the cutter motor 108 so that the cutter 15 is partially cut driven as Act7. By this control, the paper 20 whose tip is ejected from the receipt issuing port 16 is cut in a state where a part of the paper 20 is left uncut in front of the receipt issuing port 16.
By issuing the receipt in this way, the settlement terminal 30 starts accepting the next accounting data as the handling for one customer is completed.

Therefore, the CPU 101 starts the timer 104 as Act8. Then, the CPU 101 confirms whether or not the timer 104 has timed out as Act9. When the timer 104 has not timed out (NO in Act9), the CPU 101 confirms whether or not the sensor 18 has detected the paper 20 as Act10. When the output signal from the sensor 18 is an on signal, the paper 20 is detected by the sensor 18. In this case (YES in Act10), the CPU 101 returns to the processing of Act9. Therefore, the CPU 101 waits for the timer 104 to time out or the sensor 18 to stop detecting the paper 20 by the Act 9 and the Act 10.

If the output signal from the sensor 18 replaces the off signal before the timer 104 times out, that is, if the sensor 18 no longer detects the paper 20 (NO in Act10), the CPU 101 stops the timer 104 as Act11. Let me.

On the other hand, when the timer 104 times out without the output signal from the sensor 18 replacing the off signal, that is, when a predetermined time elapses while the paper 20 is detected by the sensor 18 (YES in Act9). , CPU 101 controls the cutter motor 108 so that the cutter 15 is driven in full cut as Act12. By this control, the paper 20 whose tip has been ejected from the receipt issuing port 16 is fully cut with a part left uncut. Then, the paper piece P of the fully cut paper is dropped into the box 17 and accommodated.
Here, the computer mainly composed of the CPU 101 performs the processing of Act6 to Act12 to perform partial cutting on the paper on which the receipt print data is printed by the printing means, and then the conveying by the conveying means is started. A control means for controlling the cutting means so as to perform a full cut on the same paper when a predetermined condition is satisfied is configured.

After the processing of Act 12, the CPU 101 stops the timer 104 as Act 11. When the processing of Act 11 is completed, the CPU 101 ends the control procedure related to one receipt issuance.

As described above, in the receipt printer 10 of the present embodiment, when the receipt print data is received from the payment terminal 30, the paper feed roller 12 and the platen roller 13 are driven, and the paper 20 is moved along the paper transport path. At the same time as being conveyed to 16, the thermal head 14 is driven and the receipt print data is printed on the paper 20. Then, when the printing of the receipt print data is completed, the cutter 15 is partially cut and the paper 20 whose tip is ejected from the receipt issuing port 16 is cut in front of the receipt issuing port 16. However, at this time, since the cutter 15 is driven by partial cut, a part of the paper 20 on which the receipt print data is printed remains in the receipt issuing port 16. Therefore, since the sensor 18 detects the paper, the on signal is output from the sensor 18. Further, in the receipt printer 10, the elapsed time after the partial cut drive is performed is timed by the timer 104. Then, when the timer 104 times out without the signal from the sensor 18 becoming an off signal, the cutter 15 is fully cut and the paper 20 remaining in the receipt issuing port 16 is completely separated and used as a piece of paper P. It falls into the box 17.

The settlement person can receive the receipt by picking and pulling the tip of the paper 20 ejected from the receipt issuing port 16 before the timer 104 times out. When the payer receives the receipt, the signal of the sensor 18 changes from the on signal to the off signal. In this case, in the receipt printer 10, the cutter 15 waits for the next receipt print data without driving the full cut.

However, some settler may return without receiving a receipt. If the timer 104 times out without the settlement person receiving the receipt, the receipt printer 10 drives the cutter 15 to full cut. Therefore, the paper 20 remaining in the receipt issuing port 16 is completely cut and dropped into the box 17 to be stored. After that, the receipt printer 10 waits for the next receipt print data.

Therefore, the set time of the timer 104 is set to, for example, the shortest time required from the issuance of the receipt to the transmission of the accounting data for the next settler from the registration terminal. By doing so, even if the previous settlement person does not receive the receipt, this receipt is fully cut before the next settlement person approaches the payment terminal 30, so that the receipt does not remain in the receipt issuing port 16. Therefore, even if the previous settler does not receive the receipt, it does not bother the next settler.

[Second Embodiment]
This embodiment exemplifies a receipt printer 10 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) for constructing a receipt printer system by connecting a self-service payment terminal 40 (see FIG. 5) as a host device.
Since the hardware configuration of the receipt printer 10 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the payment terminal 40. The payment terminal 40 includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, an auxiliary storage device 404, a clock unit 405, a communication unit 406, a touch panel 407, a reader / writer 408, a scanner interface 409, a printer interface 410, a change machine interface 411, and a system transmission line 412. include. The system transmission line 412 includes an address bus and a data bus, and includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, an auxiliary storage device 404, a clock unit 405, a communication unit 406, a touch panel 407, a reader / writer 408, a scanner interface 409, a printer interface 410, and a printer interface 410. Connect to the change machine interface 411.

The CPU 401 is connected to the ROM 402, the RAM 403, and the auxiliary storage device 404 by a system transmission line 412 to form a computer. The CPU 401 corresponds to the central part of the computer. The CPU 401 controls each part in order to realize various functions as a payment terminal 40 according to a program such as an operating system, middleware, and an application program.

The ROM 402 and the RAM 403 correspond to the main storage portion of the computer. The ROM 402 stores programs such as an operating system, middleware, and application programs. The RAM 403 stores setting data that the CPU 401 refers to when performing various processes. The RAM 403 is also used as a so-called work area for storing data temporarily used by the CPU 401 for performing various processes. The RAM 403 may also store the middleware or application program. Similarly, the ROM 402 may store the above setting data.

The auxiliary storage device 404 corresponds to the auxiliary storage portion of the computer. For example, HDD, SSD, EEPROM and the like are used as the auxiliary storage device 404. The auxiliary storage device 404 stores data used by the CPU 401 for performing various processes and data generated by the processes of the CPU 401. Auxiliary storage device 404 may also store application programs.

The clock unit 405 functions as a time information source for the payment terminal 40. The CPU 401 measures the current date and time based on the time information measured by the clock unit 405.
The communication unit 406 connects a store server via a wired or wireless network, and exchanges data signals with and from the store server.

The touch panel 407 functions as an input device and a display device of the payment terminal 40. The touch panel 407 displays a registration screen that displays the product name, amount, etc. of the sales registered product, a payment screen that displays the total amount, deposit amount, change amount (electronic money balance), and the like.

The reader / writer 408 reads the data recorded on a recording medium such as a card or an IC chip, which is a kind of payment medium, and writes the data to the recording medium. Cards include payment cards such as credit cards, debit cards, electronic commerce cards, and prepaid cards, as well as various cards such as member's cards and point cards that record information related to payment processing. In addition to the above-mentioned various cards, the IC chip may be provided in an information terminal such as a smartphone.

The scanner interface 409 connects a scanner for optically reading a code symbol such as a barcode. The scanner interface 409 captures the data of the code symbol read by the scanner.

The printer interface 410 connects the receipt printer 10. The printer interface 410 outputs the receipt print data generated by the CPU 401 to the receipt printer 10.

The change machine interface 411 connects an automatic change machine. The change machine interface 411 takes in data on the denomination and the number of cash inserted in the automatic change machine. Further, the change machine interface 411 outputs the change data generated by the CPU 401 to the automatic change machine.

The payment terminal 40 having such a configuration causes the CPU 401 to function as the generation means 421, the issuance control means 422, and the command means 423 based on a control program which is a kind of application program stored in the ROM 402 or the RAM 403. The generation means 421 generates receipt print data based on the sales data of the product registered via the scanner or the touch panel 407 and the payment data processed via the automatic change machine or the reader / writer 408. The issuance control means 422 outputs the receipt print data to the receipt printer 10 and controls the issuance of the receipt on which the receipt print data is printed. When the command means detects that the touch panel 407 is touch-operated from the idle state after the receipt is issued, the command means commands the receipt printer 10 to fully cut the receipt.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing a control procedure related to one-time receipt issuance executed by the CPU 101 of the receipt printer 10. This procedure follows a control program which is a kind of application program stored in the ROM 102 or the RAM 103. The contents shown in FIG. 4 and described below are examples, and the control procedure and control contents are not particularly limited as long as similar results can be obtained.

The CPU 101 is waiting to receive the receipt print data as Act21. When the receipt print data is received from the payment terminal 40 via the communication interface 105 in this standby state (YES in Act21), the CPU 101 performs the same processing as Act2 to Act8 of the first embodiment as Act22 to Act28. Run.

Then, after starting the timer as Act 28, the CPU 101 confirms whether or not the timer 104 has timed out as Act 29. When the timer 104 has not timed out (NO in Act 29), the CPU 101 confirms whether or not there is a full cut command from the payment terminal 40 as Act 30. When there is no full cut command (NO in Act 30), the CPU 101 confirms whether or not the sensor 18 detects the paper 20 as Act 31. When the output signal from the sensor 18 is an on signal, the paper 20 is detected by the sensor 18. In this case (YES in Act31), the CPU 101 returns to the process of Act29. Therefore, the CPU 101 waits for the timer 104 to time out, the full cut command, or the paper 20 not to be detected by the sensor 18 by the Act 29 to the Act 31.

When there is no full cut command and the output signal from the sensor 18 is replaced with an off signal before the timer 104 times out, that is, when the paper 20 is not detected by the sensor 18 (NO in Act 31), the CPU 101 is , Act 32 to stop the timer 104.

On the other hand, when the timer 104 times out without the output signal from the sensor 18 replacing the off signal, that is, when the paper 20 is detected by the sensor 18 and a predetermined time elapses without a full cut command. (YES in Act29), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of Act33. Further, even if a full cut command is given from the payment terminal 40 before the timer 104 times out (YES in Act 30), the CPU 101 proceeds to the process of Act 33. In Act 33, the CPU 101 controls the cutter motor 108 so that the cutter 15 is driven in full cut. By this control, the paper 20 whose tip has been ejected from the receipt issuing port 16 is fully cut with a part left uncut. Then, the paper piece P of the fully cut paper is dropped into the box 17 and accommodated.
Here, the CPU 101 performs a partial cut on the paper on which the receipt print data is printed by the printing means by executing the processes of Act26 to Act33, and then a predetermined state is performed before the transfer by the transfer means is started. A control means for controlling the cutting means so as to perform a full cut on the same paper when the condition is satisfied is configured.

After the processing of Act 33, the CPU 101 stops the timer 104 as Act 32. When the processing of Act 32 is completed, the CPU 101 ends the control procedure related to one receipt issuance. Further, the payment terminal 40 is in an idle state waiting for the registration of the product to be purchased by the next customer.

As described above, in the case of the receipt printer 10 of the present embodiment as well, when the printing of the receipt print data is completed, the cutter 15 is partially cut driven and the tip is ejected from the receipt issuing port 16. The paper 20 is cut in front of the receipt issuing port 16. At this time, the paper 20 on which the receipt print data is printed is partially cut off and remains in the receipt issuing port 16, so that the sensor 18 detects the paper. Here, if the timer 104 times out without the signal from the sensor 18 becoming an off signal or the payment terminal 40 issues a full cut command, the cutter 15 is driven to full cut and remains in the receipt issuing port 16. The paper 20 is completely separated and falls into the box 17 as a piece of paper P.

When the payment terminal 40 detects that the touch panel 407 has been touch-operated from the idle state after the receipt is issued, the full cut command is output from the payment terminal 40 to the receipt printer 10. Normally, the touch panel 407 is touch-operated from the idle state after the receipt is issued when the next customer starts operating the payment terminal 40 for accounting for the purchased product. The payment terminal 40 outputs a full cut command to the receipt printer 10 at this timing. Then, in response to this full-cut command, the cutter 15 is driven in full-cut in the receipt printer 10. Therefore, even if the previous customer does not receive the receipt and remains at the receipt issuing port 16, the cutter 15 is fully cut and the paper is completely cut when the next customer arrives, and the paper piece P Will fall into the box 17 so that it will not bother the next customer.

Further, even if the timer 104 times out before the next customer arrives, the cutter 15 is driven in full cut. Therefore, even if the next customer does not come easily, it is possible to prevent the printed paper from remaining in the receipt issuing port 16.

Hereinafter, a modified example of the embodiment will be described.
In the first and second embodiments, the sensor 18 may be omitted from the receipt printer 10. In this case, in the first embodiment, the processing of Act10 in FIG. 4 is simplified, and Act9 waits for the timer 104 to time out. Then, when the timer 104 times out, the CPU 101 drives the cutter 15 as an Act 12 in a full cut. Further, in the second embodiment, the processing of Act 31 in FIG. 6 is simplified, and in Act 29 and Act 30, the timer 104 times out or waits for a full cut command. Then, when the timer times out or there is a full cut command, the CPU 101 drives the cutter 15 as an Act 32 in a full cut. Therefore, even if the settler who has received the receipt receives the receipt, the cutter 15 will be driven in full cut, but the effect of not disturbing the next customer can be achieved. Incidentally, by providing the sensor 18 as in the first and second embodiments, the effect of preventing the cutter 15 from idling is achieved.

In the second embodiment, it has been described that the command means commands the receipt printer 10 to fully cut the receipt when it detects that the touch panel 407 is touch-operated from the idle state after the receipt is issued. However, the command means is not limited to this. For example, a motion sensor is provided in the payment terminal 40. Then, after the receipt is issued, the motion sensor stops detecting the person and turns off, and then, when the motion sensor detects the person and turns it on again, the receipt printer 10 is instructed to fully cut the receipt. May be good. In this case as well, the receipt left by the previous customer can be excluded from the receipt issuing port 16 at the timing when the next customer comes to the checkout, so that the effect of not disturbing the next customer can be achieved.
Further, when the payment terminal 30 is of the semi-self type as in the first embodiment, the payment terminal 30 is provided with a command means so as to output a full cut command at the timing when the accounting data is received from the registration device. You may.

In the first and second embodiments, the receipt printer 10 connected to the payment terminal 30 or the payment terminal 40 has been exemplified. However, the present invention may be the receipt printer 10 built in the payment terminal 30 or the payment terminal 40. Further, the present invention is not limited to the receipt printer connected to the payment terminal. For example, the present embodiment can be applied to a receipt printer connected to an automatic checkout machine on a railroad, an automatic checkout machine in a parking lot, an automatic checkout machine on a toll road, and the like.

The receipt printer is generally transferred in a state where a program such as a control program is stored in the ROM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the program may be transferred in a state where the program is not stored in the ROM or another control program is stored in the ROM or the auxiliary storage unit. Then, in this case, the control program or the like transferred separately from the receipt printer is written to the writable storage device provided in the receipt printer according to the operation of the user or the like, or the above-mentioned other control program is rewritten. You may. The control program or the like can be transferred by recording it on a removable recording medium or by communicating via a network. The recording medium may be in any form as long as it can store a program such as a CD-ROM or a memory card and the device can read it. Further, the function obtained by installing or downloading the program may be one that realizes the function in cooperation with the OS (operating system) or the like inside the device.

In addition, although some embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other embodiments, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.
The inventions described in the original claims of the present application are described below.
[1] A transport means for transporting strip-shaped paper to a receipt issuing port, a printing means for printing receipt print data on the paper, and a full cut for separating the paper conveyed by the transporting means in front of the receipt issuing port. Partial cut is performed on the paper on which the receipt print data is printed by the cutting means capable of partial cutting and the printing means is performed, and then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the paper is subjected to partial cutting. A receipt printer comprising a control means for controlling the cutting means so as to perform a full cut.
[2] The receipt printer according to [1], wherein the control means controls the cutting means so as to perform the full cut when the elapsed time from the cutting means performing the partial cut reaches a predetermined time.
[3] The sensor is further provided with a sensor for detecting the paper remaining in the receipt issuing port, and the control means is the sensor when the elapsed time from the partial cut by the cutting means reaches a predetermined time. [2] The receipt printer according to [2], which controls the cutting means so as to perform the full cut when the paper is detected.
[4] A communication unit that communicates with the higher-level machine is further provided, and the control means receives a command from the higher-level machine to perform a full cut via the communication unit after the cutting means performs the partial cut. The receipt printer according to [1], which controls the cutting means so as to perform the full cut.
[5] A receipt printer system including a higher-level machine that generates receipt print data and a receipt printer, and the higher-level machine is fully loaded with the receipt printer in response to an event related to the generation of the receipt print data. The receipt printer is provided with a command means for instructing a cut, and the receipt printer is conveyed by a transport means for transporting strip-shaped paper to a receipt issuing port, a printing means for printing receipt print data on the paper, and the transport means. A cutting means capable of performing a full cut for separating the paper in front of the receipt issuing port and a partial cut for leaving a part thereof, and a partial cut for the paper on which the receipt print data is printed by the printing means are performed. After that, a receipt printer system including a control means for controlling the cutting means so as to perform a full cut on the same paper when a full cut is ordered from the higher-level machine.
[6] A cutting means capable of performing a full cut in which a strip-shaped paper on which receipt print data is printed while being conveyed to the receipt issuing port is cut off in front of the receipt issuing port and a partial cut in which a part is left uncut is provided. The function of causing the computer of the receipt printer to control the cutting means to perform a partial cut on the paper on which the receipt print data is printed, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the partial cut is performed, the said. A control program for controlling the cutting means to perform a full cut on the same paper.

10 ... Receipt printer, 12 ... Paper feed roller, 13 ... Platen roller, 14 ... Thermal head, 15 ... Cutter, 16 ... Receipt issuing port, 17 ... Box, 18 ... Sensor, 101 ... CPU, 102 ... ROM, 103 ... RAM, 104 ... timer, 105 ... communication interface, 106 ... transfer motor, 107 ... head driver, 108 ... cutter motor, 109 ... input port, 30, 40 ... payment terminal, 321,421 ... generation means, 322,422 ... issuance Control means, 423 ... Command means.

Claims (4)

A receipt printer system that includes a payment terminal and a receipt printer.
The payment terminal is
Detection means to detect people and
A generation method for generating receipt print data,
Equipped with
The receipt printer
A transport means for transporting strip-shaped paper to the receipt issuing port,
A printing means for printing the receipt print data generated by the generation means on the paper, and a printing means.
A cutting means capable of partial cutting that leaves a part of the paper or full cutting that completely separates the paper.
A partial cut is performed on the paper on which the receipt print data is printed, and a full cut is performed on the paper when the person is detected again after the person is no longer detected by the detection means. A control means for controlling the cutting means and
Receipt printer system equipped with. The receipt printer is a box for accommodating the fully cut paper.
The receipt printer system according to claim 1, further comprising. A transport means for transporting strip-shaped paper to the receipt issuing port,
A printing means for printing receipt print data on the paper, and
A cutting means capable of partial cutting that leaves a part of the paper or full cutting that completely separates the paper.
The cutting means is controlled so that a partial cut is performed on the paper on which the receipt print data is printed, and a full cut is performed on the paper when the person is detected again after the person is no longer detected . Control means and
Receipt printer equipped with. A computer for a receipt printer provided with a partial cut that leaves a part of a strip-shaped paper on which receipt print data is printed while being transported to a receipt issuing port, or a cutting means capable of a full cut that completely separates the paper.
A function of controlling the cutting means to perform a partial cut on the paper on which the receipt print data is printed.
A function of controlling the cutting means to perform a full cut on the same paper when the person is detected again after the person is no longer detected after performing the partial cut.
A control program to realize.

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