JPH05289182A - Photograph printer for intermingled frame - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily perform collating without confusion in a billing part because one order of contents are not separated by arranging printed frames so that the contents of the same order in long film may be continued. CONSTITUTION:This printer is provided with a panoramic size frame color paper supply means 21 for supplying a color paper for a panoramic size frame 23 to a printing position and an ordinary size frame color paper supply means 22 for supplying a color paper for an ordinary size frame 24 to the printing position. The images of respective size frames of the long film 40 are printed and exposed on the color papers 23 and 24 positioned at the printing positions of corresponding color paper supply means 21 and 22 by printing exposing means 37 and 38. The respective color papers 23 and 24 to which printing and exposing have been performed are spliced in order recorded on the long film 40 by a splice part 57.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mixed-frame photographic printer for producing print photographs of a plurality of sizes by using a photographic film in which frames of different sizes are mixed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Demand for panoramic size prints has been expanding recently because the length in the horizontal direction is twice as large as the size of full size prints (L size or E size) and it is quite powerful. This panorama print picture is
A panorama size frame (13 × 36 mm) recorded on a 35 mm photographic film is printed on photographic paper with a print size of 89 × 254 mm, for example.

In order to shoot a shooting scene in a panorama size frame, a frame size variable camera is used in addition to a film unit with a lens for panorama and a compact camera for panorama. In this frame size variable camera, a frame size switching operation knob is arranged on the film passage so that the frame size cannot be changed during the shooting of one photo film. A photographic film photographed by these cameras has a "panoramic sticker" indicating that it is a panorama size frame attached to the patrone when requesting simultaneous printing.

When a photographed photo film is requested to be printed at the same time, for example, in a large-scale photo lab, a panorama sticker is used as a guide and a photo film of full size frame (24 × 36 mm) and a panorama size frame (13 × 36 mm). ) Photo film, the former is used for full-size simultaneous printing system, and the latter is used for panoramic simultaneous printing system.

In the full-size simultaneous printing system,
Splice tape is used to join together a photo film of full size frames to make a long film. This long film is developed by a film processor, and then a film inspection by a skilled operator is performed. In this film certification, a notch is formed on the frame to be printed,
Also, the exposure correction amount for obtaining an appropriate print photograph is determined. Next, the long film is set in the full size photo printer. The notched frame is printed and exposed on the photographic paper in consideration of the exposure correction amount designated at the film certification. The exposed printing paper is developed by a paper processor and then cut into one full-size print photograph. Depending on the width of the photographic paper set in the photo printer, this full-size print photo will be 82.5 x 1
There are an E size of 17 mm and an L size of 89 x 127 mm. On the other hand, the long film that has undergone the printing process is cut into a predetermined number of frames in one photographic film, and the obtained film pieces are inserted into the film storage sheet. Then, the film storage sheet in which the film piece for one case is inserted is collated with the print photograph for one case, and the film is put in a DP bag and shipped.

Also in the simultaneous panoramic printing system, after the lengthening, development processing, and film certification, the lengthy film is set in the panoramic photo printer, and the notched frame is printed and exposed on the printing paper. .. After developing the exposed photographic paper, separate it into each panorama size print photo, and then collate one panorama size print photo with one film storage sheet, then D
Ship in a P bag.

Recently, a frame size switching operation knob is provided on the outside of the camera so that the normal size frame (full size frame) and the special size frame (panorama size frame) can be freely switched during the shooting of one photo film. Commercially available frame size switching cameras are available. When this camera is used, a single photographic film contains both full-size frames and panorama-size frames. In this mixed frame photo film, a "mixed sticker" is attached to a cartridge, and a request for simultaneous printing is made.

At the present time, since a simultaneous printing system for mixed sizes is not prepared, various large-scale development laboratories are devising various means to print mixed frame photo films, and the following method is used as an example. Has been. Use the mixed stickers as a guide to sort mixed frame photo films and splice them into long films. This long film is first passed to a full-size simultaneous printing system for development and film verification. In this film test, a full size frame is searched for, and a notch is formed and an exposure correction amount is determined for this full size frame. Therefore, a notch is not added to the panorama size frame, and the exposure correction amount is not determined. As a result, in a full-size photo printer, only full-size frames are printed and exposed on photographic paper.
Panorama size frames are not exposed by printing.

A long film that has been subjected to a full-size simultaneous printing system is left as a long film or separated into a single mixed frame photo film, and then sent to a panorama re-baking system to take a panorama re-baking photo. It is set in the printer. A skilled operator visually selects a panorama size frame and positions it at the print position. Next, the panorama size frame is observed to determine the exposure correction amount, and under the exposure condition corrected by this exposure correction amount, the panorama size frame is printed and exposed on the printing paper. A long film or one mixed frame photo film is divided into film pieces and inserted into a film storage sheet. The panorama size print picture created here is collated with the film storage sheet and the full size print picture, and these are put in a DP bag and shipped.

[0010]

As described above, since the mixed frame photo film is passed through two types of photo printers, the printing process takes a lot of time and labor and puts a heavy burden on the photo lab. There is. In particular, since the panorama size frame is substantially treated as an extra print, there is a problem in that in the exposure of the panorama size frame, it is necessary to search for the frame and to check the film, and only a skilled operator can work.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to efficiently print simultaneously a photographic film in which special size frames such as panoramic size frames are mixed in normal size frames. It is intended to provide a frame photo printer.

[0012]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a photosensitive material supplying means for a normal size frame, which supplies a photosensitive material for a normal size frame to a printing position.
A photosensitive material supply unit for a special size frame that supplies a photosensitive material for a special size frame and an image of each size frame of a photographic film is printed and exposed on a photosensitive material at a print position of a corresponding photosensitive material supply unit. And a splicing means for joining the photosensitive materials that have been exposed by printing so that those in the same order are adjacent to each other.

[0013]

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a mixed frame size simultaneous printing system embodying the present invention. In this simultaneous printing system, 35 mm full size frames correspond to normal size frames and panoramic size frames correspond to special size frames. Upon receiving the request for simultaneous printing, the DP reception shop sends the cartridge 11 in the DP bag 10 to the large-scale development laboratory.

At a large-scale developing station, the cartridge 11 is taken out from the DP bag 10 and the sticker attached to the cartridge 11 is viewed, and the cartridge containing only full-sized frames, the cartridge containing only panoramic frames, and the cartridge containing mixed frame sizes. Sort into. The panoramic Patrone is
Print using the simultaneous panorama simultaneous printing system described above. In addition, the patrone of full size frame is printed by using the conventional simultaneous printing system. A mixed frame patrone is printed using the simultaneous printing system shown in FIG.

The mixed frame patrones are sent to the film processing step. First, using a well-known film tip drawing tool, pull out the film tip of the negative film from the cartridge, attach the check tape peeled from the cartridge, and then attach the film splicer 1
Set to 3. In the film splicer 13, the mixed komanega films that have been cueed are joined by a splice tape. As a result, a long film is created by connecting 50 to 100 mixed Komanega films,
It is rolled up. In the case of a cartridge that can be cueed by rotating the spool, the cueing work by the film tip drawer is unnecessary.

A roll of a long film of mixed frames is set on the film processor 14 and developed. The long film which has been subjected to the development processing is set in the notcher 15 and the film is tested. In this film certification, it is set to the certification position one frame at a time, and whether it is a normal frame to be printed (excluding shooting failure frames, out-of-focus frames, camera shake frames, etc.) without distinction between full size frames and panorama size frames For this normal frame, a semicircular notch is formed outside the frame. With this,
For this normal frame, the exposure correction amount (the number of steps of the color key of three colors and the density key) necessary for finishing the proper density and color is empirically determined and input by operating the keyboard.

A film LSI card 16 is set in the notcher 15, and the data of the reception number of one mixed Komanega film input from the keyboard is written therein. Next, the exposure correction data of each frame included in the mixed Komanega film for one case is recorded in order of the notch formation number. Further, the notcher 15 is provided with an automatic panorama size frame detection device, and frame size identification data from this onward is written in the film LSI card 16. In this system, flags are given to panorama size frames. Therefore, a flag that is not set is determined to be a full size frame. Furthermore, the notcher 15 is provided with a bar code reader, which reads the frame number bar code recorded on the side edge of the mixed Komanega film, and based on this, reads the frame number of the frame at the verification position. The determined frame number data is written in the film LSI card 16 in the order of notches.

The roll of the long film which has undergone the film certification and the LSI card 16 for the film are sent to the printing step and set in the mixed frame printer 20 of the present invention.

The mixed frame printer, as shown in FIG.
Two systems of paper supply means 21 and 22 are provided, one for full size frames and the other for panorama size frames. These paper supply means 21, 22
Is a roll storage unit 25 in which roll-shaped color papers 23 and 24 are set, a pair of transport rollers 27 that pulls out the color paper from the storage unit 25 and sets it at the print position 26, and an easel set at the print position 26. And a mask 28. Further, the puncher 32 and the paper reservoir 3 are provided on the outlet side of the print position.
3 and a cutter 34 are provided. The puncher 32
A small hole is formed as a cut mark 29 and a sort mark 30 (see FIG. 3) in the margin between each frame which has been exposed by printing. The paper reservoir 33 stores the paper 23 or 24 in a loop shape. The cutter 34 operates each time the size of the frame is switched, and cuts the color paper 23 or 24 that has been printed and exposed between the frames based on the cut mark 29.

The color papers 23 and 24 set at the respective print positions 26 are exposed by printing with the respective frames of the long film 40 by the printing and exposing means 37 and 38. As is well known, the printing / exposure means 37, 38 includes a light source section 41, a printing lens 42, a photometric section 43, and a shutter section 44. The printing target frames set at the printing positions of the respective film carriers 46, 47. Image the color paper 2
Bake exposure to 3,24.

The roll of the long film 40 is set on the film winding shaft 50, and is sent by the guide roller 51 to the film carriers 46 and 47 for panorama size frame and full size frame. Each of these film carriers 4
A film looper 52 is provided between No. 6 and No. 47, and printing exposure can be performed asynchronously with each film carrier No. 46 and 47. Each film carrier 46, 47
Is provided with a notch sensor 53. The notch detection signal from the notch sensor 53 is sent to the controller 54. The controller 54 is composed of a well-known microcomputer and includes an LSI card reader 55.
Also, an LSI card card writer 56 is connected. The LSI card 16 for film is set in the LSI card reader 55, and the controller 54 sets the LS.
The frame size data and exposure correction data of each frame to be printed are read from the I card 16. An LSI card 61 for paper is set in the LSI card writer 56, and reverse printing data is written on color paper. Since each data of the film LSI card 16 is stored in the order of notches, by counting the notch detection signals from the notch sensor 53, the frame size data and the exposure correction data of the print target frame detected by the notch sensor 53 are counted. I understand. Then, in the panorama size film carrier 46, when the frame size data is a panorama size frame, the film feed is controlled so as to stop this frame to be printed at the center of the print position of the panorama size film carrier 46. If the frame size data is a full size frame, it is passed. On the other hand, in the full-size film carrier 47, if the frame size data is a panorama size frame, it is passed. If the frame size data is a full size frame, the frame to be printed is stopped at the print position.

When the frame to be printed is set at each print position, the average transmission density (LATD) of this frame is measured by the photometry sensor of the photometry section 43, and the basic exposure amount of each color of red, green and blue is calculated. To be done. At the same time, the exposure correction data of the frame to be printed is transferred to the film LSI.
The basic exposure amount is read out from the card 16 and the printing exposure amount of each color is calculated by correcting the basic exposure amount. The print target frames are printed on the color papers 23 and 24 according to the obtained printing exposure amount of each color. Similarly, each frame to be printed is automatically set to the print position in sequence, and the color paper 2
No. 3,24 are automatically printed and exposed. In addition, on the color papers 23 and 24 that have been exposed by printing, the cut marks 29 (see FIG.
A small hole is made as a reference mark), and a small hole is made as a sort mark 30 at each division of each order.

Each of the color papers 23 and 2 which has been printed and exposed.
After being stored in the paper reservoir 33, the paper 4 is sent to the paper splice portion 57. The paper splice unit 57 automatically splices the color papers 23 and 24 that have been exposed by printing, using a splice tape so that those in the same order recorded on the long film 40 are adjacent to each other.
In addition, a branch guide 58 is provided on the inlet side of the paper splice portion 57, which allows the tip of the paper to be selectively spliced from each paper reservoir 33.
I will guide you to. Since the frame size data is recorded on the film LSI card 16 in the order of notches, the branch guide 58 and the paper splice unit 57 are controlled based on this frame size data. Color paper 23,
When the same frame size is continuous, 24 is sent in a continuous state, and when it is switched to another order, it is cut by the cutter 34 at this portion. Therefore, by joining the color papers 23 and 24 in order for each order of the long film 40, as shown in FIG. 3A, each panorama size frame 58 and full size frame 58 of the color papers 23 and 24 are joined. Numerals 59 are joined and arranged by the splice tape 60 in the order corresponding to the frames of each order in the long film 40. The color paper joined at the splice portion 57 is taken up by the take-up reel 59.
Further, a paper LSI card 61 is set in the mixed frame printer 20, and the back print data is written in this in order of each frame. The back print data includes the receipt number of the long film 40, the frame number of each frame printed on the color paper, and the exposure correction amount. In another method, the color papers 23 and 24 are exposed for each of the full size and the panorama size, and one of the sizes is sent until the order is changed, and the part is cut.
Then splice the other size, send again until the order changes, and cut at this part. As a result, it becomes as shown in FIG. The symbols a and b indicate the range of each order.

The roll of the long film and the LSI card 16 for the film which have been printed and exposed are sent to the film cutting inserter 62 as shown in FIG. The film cutting inserter 62 cuts the long film into film pieces 63 (see FIG. 4) for every 6 frames, and inserts this into the bag portion 66 of the film storage sheet 65. Each bag portion 66 is formed with a constant pitch, and the lower portion thereof is a white band, and this portion is used as a recording column 67 for each frame. This film cutting inserter 62
Is equipped with a printer, and prints the data read from the film LSI card 16 in the recording column 67.

As shown in FIG. 4, since the length of the first film piece is shortened, the left side of the uppermost bag portion 66 of the film storage sheets 65 for one case is 2
~ There are 3 frames available. In the recording field 67 of the first empty frame, the whole information 70 common to one mixed Komanega film, such as the date, the laboratory identification number,
The reception number etc. are printed.

In the second empty frame portion, a "P" mark 71 indicating the panorama size and the total number 72 of panorama size frames included in one mixed Komanega film are included.
And are printed. In this film storage sheet 65,
Since "P10" is printed, it can be seen that one mixed Komanega film has 10 panorama size frames. From this total panorama display, it is possible to know whether or not special size frames have been printed without omission when collating / packing special size print photos.

Further, in the entry column 67 corresponding to each frame,
The frame number 73 and the exposure correction data 74 are recorded. In the case of a panorama size frame, a “P” mark 75 indicating the panorama size frame is printed before the frame number 73. By using these displays for additional printing, it is possible to eliminate mistakes in the printing procedure and finish the same state as simultaneous printing. As is well known, perforations are formed on the boundary of each order on the film storage sheet, and the film storage sheet is wound into one roll corresponding to a long film.

The long color paper that has been exposed by printing with the mixed frame printer 20 is sent to the paper processor 80 in a roll form. In this paper processor 80,
As is well known, color paper is passed through each processing tank for development processing. The color paper after the development processing is dried and then wound into a roll and set in the verification device 81.
The tester 81 observes the print photograph of each size frame and determines whether or not the finish is good, and records a defective mark such as two diagonal lines with a marker for the defective print photograph. Further, when the finish is improved by changing the exposure amount for printing, a reprint mark composed of, for example, one diagonal line is recorded.

The film LSI card 16 is used to display the exposure correction data at the time of printing exposure on the display, and the exposure correction amount at the time of reprinting is determined with reference to this, and this is used as the film LSI card. You may write in 16. In this case, by setting the film LSI card 16 in the reprinting printer, the reprinting frame can be easily exposed for printing.

The certified paper roll is L for paper.
It is set in the back printer 82 together with the SI card 61. In this back printer 82, the LS for paper
The back print data is read from the I-card 61, and the frame number, the exposure correction amount, the reception number, etc. are printed on the back side of each print photograph in which each size frame is printed.

On the billing machine 83, a roll-shaped film storage sheet and a roll-shaped printed color paper are set. Also, L for film and paper
SI cards 16 and 61 are also set. Further, the billing machine 83 is provided with a mark sensor that detects a defective mark and a reburn mark, and a mark sensor that detects a cut mark and a sort mark. With this cut mark as a reference, one print photograph is cut, and a sort mark is used to make a group for each order.

From the roll of the film storage sheet, the portion in which one film piece is stored is pulled out and set on the Schaukasten. Each size frame recorded on the one film piece is collated with each size print photograph. After confirming that they are the same, separate the continuous film storage sheets from the perforations. At the time of this matching, since the color papers are separated and stacked one by one, the matching can be easily performed.

Since the DP bags 10 are arranged in the order of splices, they are taken out in order and the receipt numbers are checked. After this collation, the DP bag 10 is set on the charge printer of the billing machine 83, and the DP charge is printed on the charge calculation table 85 of the slip spelling 84 as shown in FIG. After printing this DP fee, one collated film storage sheet 65
And DP of each size print photo 86, 87
It is put in the bag 10.

The voucher spelling 85 is composed of a redemption voucher, a reception voucher, a sales voucher, a receipt, and a delivery note, and is attached in a state of being overlapped with the finished statement printed on the DP bag 10. Since pressure sensitive paper is used for spelling these slips, the entered items are transferred to the slips below. The exchange voucher at the top is stripped off at the time of acceptance at the DP acceptance store and passed to the user.

When printing the DP fee, the unit price of the DP reception shop read from the host computer and each LS
The DP fee is printed based on the information of the I cards 16 and 61 and the defective mark detection signal. First, as shown in FIG. 5, the film development allowance input in advance is printed on the charge calculation table 85 of the DP bag 10. Next, the number of full size prints is detected from the paper LSI card 61, and the number of defective prints is subtracted from this to obtain the number of full size prints. A full-size print fee is calculated from the number of full-size prints and the unit price of the DP reception shop, and this is printed on the fee calculation table 85. Similarly, a panoramic size print fee is calculated and printed on the fee calculation table 85. Finally, subtotal and consumption tax for each fee,
And the total of these is obtained and printed.

Each size print photograph 86, 87 processed by the billing machine 83 and the film storage sheet 65
DP bag 10 including full-size pieces that need to be re-heated when collating and packing
And sort. The billing machine 83 may be provided with a collation / bagging unit to automatically perform charge printing, collation, and bagging. In this case, with the data of the film LSI card 16 and the signal from the defective frame detection sensor,
Sort DP bags automatically.

The DP bag 10 containing the rework frame is sent to the printer processor 88 for rework. The reprint printer processor 88 is provided for full size and panoramic size corresponding to each size. First, the full-size printer processor reprints only full-size frames. In this reheating process, the film storage sheet 65 and the full-size print photograph 86 with the rework mark are taken out from the DP bag 10. The film storage sheet 65 is set on the chakasten of the reprinting printer processor 88. Next, a film piece including a full-size frame that needs to be reprinted is found from the frame numbers printed on the film storage sheet 65, this is loaded into the film carrier, and the reworked frame is set at the print position. Next, while observing the full-size print photograph requiring reprinting, the exposure correction data printed on the back side is referred to and a new exposure correction amount for improving the finish is input. Based on this new exposure correction amount, the recolored frame is printed and exposed on the color paper. After this exposure,
The color paper is cut into one sheet, developed, and then discharged. The obtained full-size print photograph is visually inspected in the inspection step 89, and when it is determined to be good, it is collated with the film storage sheet 65 and then put in the original DP bag 10.

At the time of this collation / packing, it is confirmed whether or not there is a panorama size print photograph with a rework mark, and it is sorted into one that can be sent to the panorama size printer processor and one that can be shipped. If there is a reprinted panorama size print photo 87, the DP bag 10 is sent to a panorama size printer processor (not shown), and the panorama size reprint is performed in the same manner as the full size reprint. Done.

In the above embodiment, two independent printing and exposure means 37, 38 and film carriers 46, 47 are used.
Each size frame was printed and exposed using, but in addition to this,
As shown in FIG. 6, the film carrier 91 and the light source 9
2, the light quality control unit 93 and the like may be integrated into one unit. In this case, the movable mirror 94 is removably provided in the burning optical path 95, and in the case of a panorama size frame, the movable mirror 94 and the mirror 96 are used to split the burning light.
An image of a panorama size frame is printed and exposed on the color paper 23 at the print position 26 of the panorama size paper supply means 21. In the case of a full size frame, the image of the full size frame is printed and exposed on the color paper 24 at the print position of the full size paper supply means 22 without inserting the movable mirror 94 into the optical path 95. In this case, since the printing exposure of each size frame cannot be performed in parallel, the processing time becomes long, but there is an advantage that the configuration is simplified because it is not necessary to provide two printing exposure means. The same components as those in the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals.

In the above embodiment, the film in which the full size frame and the panorama size frame are mixed is described, but the size of these frames is not limited to this. For example, in addition to full-size frames, a negative film that has a mixture of high-definition-size, cinema-size, square-size, etc. frames with an aspect ratio of 1: 1.7 is also used in the same manner as paper feeding means for these sizes. Printing can be performed by providing a film carrier or a film carrier. As a result, even if a photographing camera having a frame size other than the panorama frame as described above is released in the future, it is possible to easily print these frame sizes in the same manner.

In the above embodiment, the LSI card 1
Although the frame size identification information and the backside printing information are sent to various devices by using Nos. 6 and 61, other data may be sent to various devices online.

[0042]

As described above, according to the present invention,
Providing a plurality of paper conveying means and printing exposure means corresponding to a plurality of frame sizes, and performing printing exposure for each frame size by these, the photosensitive material that has been subjected to the printing exposure is spliced so that those in the same order are next to each other. Since the pieces are joined so that they match each other, the content of one case is not divided, so that the billing section is not confused and the collation can be easily performed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a mixed-frame photo printer embodying the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a photographic printing system using the mixed frame photographic printer of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an example of a state in which a full-size frame color paper and a panorama-size frame color paper are joined together.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an example of a film storage sheet used in the photographic print system.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing an example of a DP bag charge calculation table used in the photographic print system.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 DP bag 11 Patrone 13 Splicer 15 Notcher 16, 11 LSI card 20 Mixed frame printer 21, 22 Paper supply means 23, 24 Color paper 33 Cutter 34 Paper reservoir 37, 38 Printing exposure means 46, 47 Film carrier 52 Film looper 57 Paper Splice part 58 Panorama size frame 59 Full size frame 60 Splice tape 94 Movable mirror 96 Mirror

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. In a mixed-frame photographic printer which prints and exposes print photographs of these sizes using a photographic film in which normal-size frames and special-size frames are mixed, a photosensitive material for normal-size frames is usually supplied to a printing position. Photosensitive material supplying means for size frame, photosensitive material supplying means for special size frame to supply photosensitive material for special size frame to printing position, and printing of photosensitive material supplying means for corresponding images of each size frame of the photographic film A mixed-frame photographic printer, comprising: means for exposing a photosensitive material in a position to exposure by exposure; and splicing means for joining the exposed photosensitive materials so that those in the same order are adjacent to each other.