JPH0747737A - Heat transfer recording device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To install ink cassette having ink papers different in width from one another by a method wherein heat transfer recording under the condition that characteristics of the ink paper is made most of is performed by controlling heat energy applying to a thermal head corresponding to the characteristics of the ink paper. CONSTITUTION:By inserting a cassette 1 in the device concerned, a plurality of characteristics reading parts 15 and one characteristics displaying hole 9 face against each other, resulting in reading each one bit information by each one of characteristics reading parts 15 in response to the presence and absence of the characteristics displaying holes 9. Further, the read information is judged by a print controlling means 74 in order to print in accordance with the kind and sensitivity characteristics of ink paper 2. furthermore, a mechanism part 10 is so designed as not come into contact with a positioning hole 8 at the insertion of the cassette 1, resulting in realizing the smooth insertion of the cassette. Since the ink paper 2 wound round a feed spindle 3 is taken up to a take-up spindle 4 when printing with the cassette 1 is carried out, the roll diameter of the ink paper 2 wound round the feed spindle 3 decreases, while that of the ink paper 2 wound round the take-up spindle 4 increases. Since the change of the roll diameter of the ink paper 2 can be seen with naked eyes through a window 40, a user can grasp the amounts of the ink paper used and of the remaining one.

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a belt-shaped medium such as ink paper.
Related to a recording device such as a printer having a cassette containing
To do. [0002] It is also possible to print using ink-coated paper.
How to attach ink paper to the printer that prints
It has been practically used in many printers, typewriters, etc.
Has been. Especially easy to use wide ink paper in printer
As a method of mounting the same on a Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 56-67278
As shown in, connect the supply shaft that supplies the ink paper and the ink paper.
When printing is performed by mounting the take-up take-up shaft in the same cassette.
The pressure roller that stacks the photographic paper and ink paper on the
The supply shaft and take-up shaft of the
A method to send out ink paper according to the operation is released
Has been. However, for printers
There are various ways and recording paper is plain paper, OHP paper or
In some cases, sticker paper is used, and printing conditions are fast.
There are various types such as high speed / low speed, color / black and white. Ink paper on
Not only does it have a variety of characteristics that meet each of the listed conditions.
In addition, the width varies depending on the print size. The above conventional technique
The procedure is for users to use multiple or multiple types of ink cassettes.
When using in parallel while replacing
The situation that it becomes impossible to grasp the situation including detection of the remaining amount
There was a subject. It is an object of the present invention to install a printer for a conventional printer.
While maintaining compatibility with the paper cassette,
The difference is displayed or detected, and the width of the ink paper is
The ink cassette can be attached and the remaining amount of ink paper can be visually checked.
To provide an ink paper cassette with the functions
It [0004] The above-mentioned object is to achieve the ink coverage.
The effective ink characteristics display means is inserted in the insertion direction of the set.
Of the ink characteristics effective in that direction while being provided in the cassette
Pre-installed detection means and control means capable of responding to the ink characteristics.
Installed in the printer and the ink cassette
A positioning means is provided and the position is set on the ink cassette.
The receiving means that fits the deciding means in the width direction of the ink paper
Multiple ink cartridges with different positions to reduce the number of ink cassettes.
The solution is to provide a window on at least one side wall. Inserting the ink cassette into the printer device
Causes the detection unit of the printer to detect the ink on the cassette.
The characteristic display means is detected, and the control means further detects the above.
Printing can be performed according to the ejected ink characteristics. Ink cassette
The above ink characteristics are detected every time the ink cartridge is replaced.
Control printing conditions. Also, use the ink cassette as a printer.
When inserted in the device, the positioning means and ink of the printer device
The position of the ink cassette
Accurately mount the ink cassette by making a decision
It is possible, but by providing multiple types of receiving means, it is
Even in printers that have positioning means
If one of the receiving means matches,
It is possible to use a common ink cassette for the printer device.
it can. Also, if a window is provided in the ink cassette, ink paper
Of the winding diameter of the ink paper on the supply shaft due to the use of
The increase in the winding diameter of the ink paper can be visually confirmed,
You can know the remaining amount. Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
To do. FIG. 1 shows an ink paper cassette according to the present invention.
It is an example showing a configuration. Cassette 1 has two hollow drives
It has a supply shaft storage section 5 and a winding shaft storage section 6
The two are joined by two joining members 73. Supply
A supply in which unused ink paper 2 is wrapped in the shaft storage unit 5.
The shaft 3 has a structure in which the used shaft paper storage unit 6 has used ink paper.
A winding shaft 4 that winds up 2 is rotatably housed.
The ink paper 2 used has Ye, Mg, C on one surface thereof.
The three colors of ink of y are each one screen size
It is applied sequentially, depending on its use, the supply shaft 3
It is supplied from the coil and is wound around the winding shaft 4. Also, arrows in the figure
A plurality of characteristic tables are provided on the joining member 73 on the insertion direction A side shown in
A cassette on the opposite side of the insertion direction A with the indicator hole 9
Positioning on the side surface of the winding shaft storage part 6 and the supply shaft storage part 5 of No. 1
Position the female holes 7 and 7'by shifting them further in the insertion direction A.
A hole 8 is provided. In addition, the winding shaft storage section 6 and the supply shaft storage
A transparent member is provided on each side surface of the portion 5 opposite to the insertion direction A.
Alternatively, a window 40 having a hole is provided.
The mechanical unit 10 of the printer in which the cassette 1 is mounted is
Torque transmission shafts 11 and 11 'fitted to the take-up shaft 4 and the supply shaft 3.
Is provided in the back of the drum 12 and is effective in the insertion direction A between them.
The characteristic reading unit 15 is configured to be opposite to the insertion direction A of the drum 12.
Positioning pins 14 and 14 'are provided on the opposite wall surface. Insert the cassette 1 into the mechanical section 10 in the insertion direction A.
When turned on, the supply shaft 3 and the take-up shaft 4 (hereinafter collectively referred to as the ink shaft 4
7) the side surface in the insertion direction A and the torque transmission shafts 11, 11 ',
The positioning holes 7, 7'and the positioning pins 14, 14 'are
Each of them is engaged and the cassette 1 is positioned with respect to the mechanical section 10.
The torque transmission shaft 11 causes the ink shaft 47 to move to the arrow in the figure.
The ink paper 2 is conveyed by receiving the torque in the direction D indicated by
It By inserting the cassette 1, more characteristics
The reading unit 15 and a characteristic display hole 9 face each other, and each characteristic is read.
Depending on the presence or absence of the characteristic display hole 9, the take-up unit 15 has 1 bit each.
Read the information. Furthermore, the printing system not shown above information
Judging by the control means 74, the type and sensitivity characteristics of the ink paper 2
Print according to gender. Further, the mechanism unit 10 is the cassette 1
Designed so that the positioning hole 8 does not touch when inserting
It can be inserted smoothly. Print with the above cassette 1
As a result, the ink paper 2 wound on the supply shaft 3 is wound on the take-up shaft 4.
The winding diameter of the ink paper 2 on the supply shaft 3 is
The winding diameter of the ink paper 2 on the winding shaft 4 decreases and the winding diameter of the ink paper 2 increases. Inn
The change in the roll diameter of the paper 2 can be visually observed through the window 40.
The user can check the usage amount and remaining amount of ink paper 2
It becomes possible and the usability is improved. FIG. 2 shows an example of the print mechanism section of the printer 19.
A side view of an example is shown. At the beginning of printing,
The ma 17 is in the state shown by the solid line, and the photographic paper 22 is the drum.
Wrap around twelve. The photographic paper 22 on the drum 12 is a drum
Ink paper 2 is piled up according to the rotation of 12 and from above
It is pressed by the thermal head 16. Thermal
A heating element (not shown) of the drum 12 is provided under the pad 16.
There are 512 dots lined up in the direction parallel to the axis,
Heat is generated independently according to an external signal. At this time, for each heating element
The ink of the ink paper 2 is changed to the photographic paper 22 according to the amount of heat generated.
Is transcribed to. This operation is done by rotating the drum 12.
The photographic paper 22 by performing 640 times at regular intervals.
A picture of 512 × 640 pixels is printed on the top. Then the sign
The drawing paper 22 is returned to the drum 12 by the paper feed / discharge switching piece 17.
It rotates together with the ink sheet 2 and is re-overlaid with the ink sheet 2. Ink paper
In 2, the inks of three colors of Ye, Mg, and Cy are displayed in one screen unit.
The first color of Ye is applied first, then
Heat the second color Mg and finally the third color Cy by the above method.
Transcribe. After that, the paper feed / discharge switching piece 17 is indicated by the dotted line 1
7 ', and the photographic paper 22 is wound around the drum 12.
The paper is ejected without being used. By the above operation, the photographic paper 22
Three colors of 512 x 640 pixel ink are overlaid to create a color image.
The image is recorded. The ink paper 2 is unused on the supply shaft 3.
Ink paper 2 of the
Is pulled out from the supply shaft 3 in the direction of the arrow D in the drawing,
Used after passing under and transferring the ink to the photographic paper 22
The ink is wound around the winding shaft 4 as ink. Use of ink paper 2
The supply shaft 3 rotates accordingly, and the winding diameter of the ink paper 2 also decreases.
It Further, since the winding diameter of the ink paper 2 increases at the take-up shaft 4,
By visually recognizing both or one of the
You can check the remaining amount. FIG. 3 shows an ink paper cassette according to the present invention.
An example of the configuration of the printer 19 used is shown. Paper feed tray 23
Printing paper 22 is placed on top of the
, The top one is pulled out and wound around the drum 12.
To be The cassette 1 is placed on the photographic paper 22 on the drum 12.
Stack the ink paper 2 that is unwound from the
Hold with the pad 16. With the rotation of the drum 12
After printing, and after printing, the photographic paper 22 has a paper exit 24.
Will be ejected more. Cassette 1 is a drive in the printer 19.
The cassette lid 25 is attached to the upper part of the frame 12 and is closed.
Allows the cover (not shown) attached to the cassette lid 25 to be
It is fixed in the printer 19 by the set pressing spring.
A window 4 for viewing the number of ink sheets 2 used in the cassette 1
0 is installed, and the cassette 1 is attached to the printer 19.
You can check the remaining number of sheets to be used even in the state of doing.
With the cassette 1 attached to the printer 19, the cassette
The tofter 25 is made transparent or has an opening. Or
The remaining number of sheets to be used is notified to the printer 19, and the printer 19 displays it.
Confirm by showing. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the printer 19 during printing.
(A) horizontal standard image 71, (b) vertical standard image 7
The case where 0 is printed is shown. Print screen is wider than vertical
When the width is wider, the horizontal position mark is displayed as shown in (a).
By printing the sub-image 71, the thermal head 16 and
The drum 12 should have a width larger than the vertical width of the printing screen.
On the other hand, a vertical standard image 70 is printed as shown in (b).
The thermal head 16 and the drum 12 are
A width greater than the width is required. Therefore, the horizontal position standard image 71
Printer 19 designed to print
The width of the pad 16 and the drum 12 can be made small.
The linter 19 can be downsized and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.
There are advantages. In addition, the vertical position standard image 70 and the horizontal position mark
Ink paper 2 required by both when the size of the sub-image 71 is the same
The width of is smaller when printing the horizontal position standard image 71.
However, from the user's point of view, they differ from each other.
The same ink paper 2 is used rather than the same ink paper 2
There is less confusion when it comes to us, it is easy to use, and the manufacturing side
Due to the mass production effect of ink paper 2 and cassette 1,
It has the advantage that it can be provided at low cost. Use the same ink paper 2
Designed to print the horizontal standard image 71 when
In the printer 19, when the extra width 26 of the ink paper comes out,
Although the width of the cassette 1 becomes large, the cassette shown in FIG.
Storage of cassette 1 partitioned by lid 25 and drum 12.
There is no practical problem if it is stored in the storage space. Vertical standard image
In the printer 19 designed to print 70
Makes the width of the print screen the same as the width of the vertical standard image 70.
The enlarged image 72 at a larger horizontal position with ink of the same width.
Printing can be performed using the paper 2. Also, a portrait image
When printing, that is, the height of the screen is larger than the width
If not, it is effective to reverse the above relationship.
It A horizontal standard image is printed on the same printing paper 22 as shown in FIG.
71, a vertical position standard image 70, and an enlarged image 72
The side view of the print mechanism unit 10 is shown. On the drum 12
Wrap the photographic paper 22 around the thermal head 16 to print the ink paper 2
When printing is performed while pressing the
The same amount as the outer circumference of the drum 12 is conveyed and wound up from the supply shaft 3.
It is wound around the shaft 4. The photographic paper 22 is a continuous paper roll.
When printing with one color of ink,
It can be conveyed with the ink paper 2 without being wrapped around
By printing with the length of ink paper 2 or printing paper 22
You can continue to draw. Ink paper 2 can be
Multicolored prints (e.g. yellow, magenta, cyan)
If you want to obtain a color image by doing
The length of each color of 2 and the photographic paper length 27 are the perimeter of the drum 12.
Must be equal to or shorter than
It needs to be shorter. Print the horizontal standard image 71
The length 27 of the printing paper required for printing is the vertical standard image 70.
Larger than the photographic paper length 27 'required for printing,
The length of the ink paper 2 required to print the large image 72
The same is true. Also, the thermal head 16 and the drum
When you continue to press the ink paper 2 by pressing 12 during printing
Is the coating pitch of each color of the ink paper 2 is the circumference of the drum 12.
The same as the
The color of the paper 2 changes, but the thermal head only during printing
16 is crimped onto the drum 12, and when not printing, thermal
The ink paper 2 was not conveyed when the head 16 was raised.
Therefore, there is no need to carry extra ink paper 2
Is shorter, which is effective in reducing the cost of ink paper 2.
There is a fruit. FIG. 6 shows the ink paper 2 and the print mechanism section 10.
A side view is shown. Before starting printing, use a detector (not shown)
The cue mark 33 is detected to detect the initial position of the ink paper 2.
Although it is output, it absorbs the error of conveyance of ink paper 2 and photographic paper 22.
In order to start printing of ink paper 2, it is necessary to leave a margin 32.
There is. Ink application pitches 31, 31 ', 31 "
And the ink paper feed length 30, 30 'are the same as the drum circumference 28.
The same ink application pitches 31, 3
The margin of the ink image in 1 ', 31 "is the same as the margin 32.
The same can be done and a margin for each color can be secured. However, in
The blanking pitch 31 matches the margin 32 and the print length 34.
Must be smaller than the length. In FIG. 7, the ink application pitch 31 is ink paper.
An example in which the feeding length is longer than 30 is shown. Drum diameter
When 29 is larger than the drive diameter 29 shown in FIG.
The ink feed length 30 increases because the drum circumference 28 increases.
The ink coating pitch 31 is the same as that shown in FIG.
Even if it is the same as the coating pitch 31, it can be used if there is a relation of (ink coating pitch 31) × 3 ≧ margin 32+ (ink paper feed length 30) × 2 + printing length 34
2 can be shared. In FIG. 8, the ink application pitch 31 is set to the ink paper feed.
An example in which the length is shorter than 30 is shown. Drum diameter 2
9 is smaller than the drum diameter 29 of the embodiment shown in FIG.
If the drum circumference 28 becomes smaller, the ink paper 2
The feed length 30 decreases, but it is the same as the ink coating pitch 31.
Even if it is set to (ink coating pitch 31) × 2 ≧ margin 32+ (ink paper feed length 30) × 2, it can be used and ink paper
2 can be shared. FIG. 9 shows an embodiment of the cassette 1 according to the present invention.
showed that. (A) is a cassette when the ink paper width 35 is small.
Cases 1 and (b) are cassettes when the ink paper width 39 is large.
Although the ink paper width 39 is large in g. 1 and (c), (a),
Both printers 19 using the cassette 1 shown in (b)
The cassette 1 which can be attached to the above is shown. Cassette 1 cassette
Ink paper 2 with a smaller width 35 than the total width 37
When installing the
Secure the positioning hole position 36 from the end face on the insertion direction A side.
Width of drum 12 (not shown) with setting holes 7 and 7 '
Is smaller than the positioning hole position 36
It is possible to print on the photographic paper 22 wound on the drum 12.
come. Also, when the ink paper width 39 is increased further
Similarly positions with a larger positioning hole position 38
Holes 8 and 8'are provided. Make the cassette full width 37 the same here
If configured, the above two types of cassettes 1 are the same printer.
There is a possibility that it can be attached to 19, but there is a positioning hole 7
Since the mounting position of the positioning hole 8 is different,
Cannot be secured. Therefore, as shown in (c), large ink
Use ink paper 2 with a paper width of 39 and place it in the positioning hole position 36.
Positioning hole 7, positioning hole 8 at positioning hole position 38,
That is, two types of positioning holes are provided, and the full width 37 of the cassette is
To be the same as the cassette 1 shown in (a) and (b)
It can be attached to two types of printers 19. Up
The cassette 1 can be shared by the cassette 1 for mass production.
The cost can be reduced and the user can use cassette 1
It is possible to prevent wrong selection of. FIG. 10 shows the cassette 1 shown in FIG. 9 (c).
Printer 1 using cassette 1 shown in FIG. 9B
9 is a perspective view when mounted on the mechanical unit 10 of FIG. Mechanism
10 is equipped with a relief portion 75,
When the hood 1 is inserted, the positioning hole 7
Positioning pin 14 and position does not hinder insertion
The positioning holes 8 are fitted to position the cassette 1. FIG. 11 shows the cassette 1 shown in FIG. 9 (c).
Printer 1 using cassette 1 shown in FIG.
It is a perspective view at the time of adhering to the mechanism part 10 of 9. Cassette
1 is inserted into the mechanical section 10, the positioning pin 14 and the position
The positioning holes 7 are fitted to position the cassette 1. FIG. 12 shows the remaining amount of ink paper 2 in the cassette 1.
The example which provided the window 40 for confirmation is shown. Ink paper 2
Is the supply shaft 3 wound with new ink 43 according to its use?
Used ink 44 that is unwound and conveyed in the direction of arrow D
Is wound around the winding shaft 4. Too much ink paper 2
If the new cassette 1 is not in use,
The wound diameter of the new ink 43 is large, and is wound around the winding shaft 4.
The winding diameter of the used ink 44 is small. With the use of ink paper 2
Therefore, the winding diameter of the new ink 43 becomes thin, and the used ink 4
The winding diameter of 4 becomes thicker. Therefore, the cassette in use
The used amount or remaining amount of the ink paper 2 of 1 is the supply shaft 3 and the take-up shaft.
It can be confirmed by visually comparing the winding diameter of 4
come. In this embodiment, both ends of the cassette 1 and the upper case
Make a notch in the contact part between the cover 41 and the cassette lower case 42.
By forming the window 40, the winding diameter of the ink paper 2 on the shaft is increased.
Made it possible to see. Moreover, the windows 40 are provided at both ends of the cassette 1.
Even if the cassette 1 is turned upside down
Prevents dust from entering the cassette 1 and
Prevents deterioration of printing quality due to dust adhesion. here
The side that supplies the torque of the printer 19 is
The cassette 1 is mounted on the printer 19 to form a moving means.
When it is attached, the drive means checks the winding diameter of the ink shaft 47.
Hinders recognition. However, provide a window 40 on the opposite side
The components that hinder the visibility can be eliminated by the
It is easy to see the usage status, but if necessary, the window 40
May be provided on the drive means side. FIG. 13 shows the winding diameter of the ink paper 2 on the cassette 1.
Another embodiment having a window 40 for visual recognition is shown. Real
In the example, the lower case 42 of the cassette is cut at an obliquely lower position.
The window 40 is formed by inserting only the holes. Seen through window 40
The roll diameter of the ink paper 2 that can be obtained is the new ink 43 on the supply shaft 3.
Compared to the winding diameter of the used ink 44 on the winding shaft 4.
Much thicker and this cassette 1 is still used
That is, it means that there is a considerable amount of ink paper 2 remaining.
By providing a window 40 diagonally below the cassette 1,
If the orientation of the unit 1 is specified as shown in the figure,
It is possible to further prevent the intrusion of dust, and the cassette 1
The bottom is covered, so the dust dances from the floor
It is possible to prevent the effect of rising. FIG. 14 shows the winding diameter of the ink paper 2 on the cassette 1.
An example in which dust shields 45, 46 are provided in the window 40 for visually recognizing
Show. Since the position and function of the window 40 are the same as those in FIG. 12,
The description is omitted. Upper case of cassette 1 forming window 40
An eaves-shaped dust shield 45 is provided on the side of the base 41 to remove dust.
The area of the opening is reduced and the amount of dust
Spatula. Also, if you hit the corner on the lower case 2 side of the cassette,
I made it possible for the dust to escape to the outside. Dust shield 45, 46
The presence of the dust reduces the intrusion of dust through the window 40 and
Keeps the paper 2 clean and enables high-quality printing
It FIG. 15 shows the characteristics of the ink paper 2 in the cassette 1.
Of characteristics for encoding, recording, and transmitting to the printer 19
An example in which the indicator hole 9 is provided is shown. The same figure (a), (b) is different
In the example of the cassette 1 containing the characteristic ink paper 2,
The appearance and shape of the whole set 1 are the same, but the position of the characteristic display hole 9
The position of this characteristic display hole 9 is different from that of the printer 19.
By making it read, the power of each of (a) and (b) can be read.
Information about the ink paper 2 specific to the set 1 is transmitted. Special
The sex indicator hole 9 is the upper case 41 of the cassette and the lower case of the cassette.
The contact portion of 42, the supply shaft storage portion 5 and the winding shaft storage portion 6
It is provided on the joining member 73 between, and each of them is formed when the cassette 1 is molded.
Formed using a mold prepared according to the characteristics of the seed ink paper
To do. In this case, the characteristic table is
By providing the indicator hole 9, the mold release work can be divided into upper and lower molds.
Performed in one operation to reduce the molding process. Also, the characteristic display hole 9
Is installed in the contact part of the cassette upper and lower cases as in this embodiment.
Do not use only the upper case 41 of the cassette or the lower case of the cassette.
It may be provided by making a hole only in the base 42. This
In the case of, for example, the characteristic display hole 9 is formed on the cassette upper case 41.
If it is provided by making a hole in the
41 molds are required in the same number as the ink paper 2
However, the cassette lower case 42 may be of one type. FIG. 16 shows the characteristic display hole 9 on the cassette 1.
An example of the type of the ink paper 2 described by using will be shown. (A) is
1 is a configuration example of the ink paper 2 using the three-color ink 48,
On the ink paper 2 conveyed in the direction of arrow D in FIG.
Followed by the cue mark 33, followed by yellow (Ye) and magenta
The three primary colors in the subtractive color mixture of (Mg) and cyan (Cy) are
Is applied. When printing, use these three color inks 48
Designated by overprinting and mixing colors at an appropriate density ratio
To reproduce the color of. (B) is black in three colors of Ye, Mg, and Cy
Example using 4 color ink 49 with ink added, (c) is white
This is an example in which only the black ink 50 is used to perform black printing.
It When the types of ink paper 2 are the above three types, the types
The amount of information required for notation is 2 bits and 2 on the cassette 1.
Information is written by opening and closing one of the characteristic display holes 9. Pudding
After reading the information, the printer 19 matches the type of ink paper 2.
And change the printing mode to the type of each ink paper 2.
The corresponding printing operation is performed. FIG. 17 shows the characteristic display hole 9 on the cassette 1.
Another example showing the type of the ink paper 2 to be described will be shown.
The same figure is a graph showing the sensitivity characteristics of the ink paper 2.
Marking on the ink paper 2 by the thermal head 16 on the printer 19
It shows the relationship between the applied energy and the density of the print result.
It If the applied energy to the ink paper 2 is increased,
The amount of ink transferred from the link paper 2 to the printing paper 22 increases,
The print density on the paper 22 increases, but the relationship is different.
It has the characteristics peculiar to the link paper 2. When printing, the printer
19 is applied energy according to the characteristics of each ink paper 2.
Ink paper used to obtain the specified print density
Sensitivity characteristics are required. Printer 19 is various ink paper
The sensitivity characteristics 51 and 51 'of No. 2 are stored in the memory in the printer 19.
Seed of ink paper 2 stored in the cassette 1
Select and use the sensitivity characteristic according to the type. For example in
If there are 8 types of paper 2, use 3 bit information to display
Reveal. FIG. 18 shows the ink paper 2 on the cassette 1.
Another embodiment for describing relevant information will be described. Cassette 1
The upper cassette case 41 and the lower cassette case 42 that make up the cassette
Between the supply shaft storage part 5 and the winding storage part 6
Six characteristic display holes 9 (maximum display bit) on the joining member 73
It is provided for several minutes (6 bits in this embodiment). Further cassette
A seal 5 for covering the characteristic indicating hole 9 on the joining member 73 of No. 1
2 is affixed, and the above-mentioned cassette is placed on the seal 52.
The characteristic designation hole 69 for selecting and displaying the characteristic display hole 9 of
Kick The hole diameter 54 of the characteristic designation hole 69 is the hole diameter of the characteristic display hole 9.
Larger than 55, the printer 19 reads the characteristic display hole 9
Reading error due to misalignment of the seal 52
Try not to. In addition, a positioning part is provided on the cassette 1.
A material 53 is provided, which is used when the seal 52 is attached,
By sticking it according to the corner, the position of the seal 52
The placement can be done accurately. According to this embodiment,
Attaching the seal 52 in the manufacturing process of the cassette 1
However, the seal 52 does not cover the ink paper 2 in the cassette 1.
It can also be used as a label to indicate the type, and
The cassette 1 of a different type can be
Ink paper 2 can be loaded, so depending on the type of cassette 1.
Only one type of mold for cassette 1 was needed.
Rukoto can. FIG. 19 shows the characteristic display hole 9 on the cassette 1.
An example of the reading method is shown. The seam stuck on the cassette 1
The rule 52 is made of a conductive material such as aluminum foil.
When the cassette 1 is attached to the linter 19, it is shown in (a).
Six electrodes from the electrode 56 to the electrode 61 become the seal 52.
It is pressed. In (b), is the electrode 56 according to the present embodiment?
The operation | movement explanatory drawing of the electrode 61 is shown. The electrode 56 is the printer 1
9 is grounded and the seal 52 on the cassette 1 is also in contact.
It becomes the ground condition. The electrodes 57, 58, 61 are attached to the seal 52.
Since it has a hole, it is not grounded and its potential becomes H. electrode
59 and 60 are in contact with the seal 52 and are in a grounded state
Therefore, the potential becomes L, and as a result, the electrodes 57 to 57
5 bit output signal up to 61 is recorded in cassette 1
Can be read as In this embodiment, the cassette 1
Five characteristic display holes 9 are provided on the upper side, and a seal 52 is provided on the upper side.
The characteristics are shown by plugging with, but this hole is required.
There is no need to open it, and in this case it is conventionally used.
Simply attach the seal 52 to the cassette 1
The characteristic can be displayed as it is. FIG. 20 shows the characteristic display hole 9 on the cassette 1.
Another embodiment of reading is shown. As shown in (a)
When the printer 1 is attached to the printer 19, the electrode 57
The electrodes 61 are pressed against the cassette 1. (B)
On the cassette 1 with electrodes 57 to 61
An explanatory view of reading the information is shown. Each electrode is not shown
The seal 52 is pressed against the seal 52 by an elastic member such as a spring.
The electrode enters the hole in the hole 52. Each electric
The poles are all grounded, and the SW plate in contact with the electrodes
Beam grounded. However, there is a hole in the seal 52
In the portion where the electrodes 57, 58, 61 are located, the electrodes are cassettes.
SW plate 62, 6 because it is in the characteristic display hole 9 of
3, SW 66 does not touch, and the potential of each SW plate becomes H. Well
The electrodes 59 and 60 are pushed by the seal 52, and the respective electrodes SW
Contact the plates 64, 65. Therefore, the SW plates 64 and 65 are
It becomes grounded and its potential becomes L. As a result, the electrode 5
The output signal of 5 bits from 7 to the electrode 61 is supplied to the cassette 1
It can be read as written information. In the case of this embodiment
If the seal 52 is not used as an electrode, the seal 5
2 is limited to a conductor as in the embodiment shown in FIG.
It is not necessary, and therefore the corrosion caused by contact with the seal 52 such as a finger
There is no food problem. In addition, the characteristic display hole 9 of the seal 52
Not only the selection method but also the mold of the cassette 1 shown in FIG.
Even if the characteristic display hole 9 is selectively formed by
Get In FIG. 21, the sticker 52 is attached on the cassette 1.
An example of a method for preventing the attachment error will be shown. To cassette 1
The label 52 is attached to the characteristic display hole 9 on the cassette 1.
It is performed by aligning the position of the characteristic designating hole 69 on the seal 52.
It is necessary to attach the seal 52 by hand, etc.
There is a possibility that the position will shift in the industry,
Align its position better. But above and below the seal 52
On the contrary, since there is a possibility of sticking it, the seal 5 is used in this embodiment.
2 is provided with a seal positioning hole 68, and the cassette 1 has a seal
The seal positioning member 6 so that
7 is provided. This position is on the seal 52, not vertically or horizontally unpaired.
Form it in a position that will become an elephant, and when attaching the seal 52,
Unless the seal 52 is placed in a new position,
Make it impossible to paste. As a result, the seal 5
Eliminate the reading error of information due to the pasting error of 2.
In addition, the sticking work of the seal 52 is facilitated to improve work efficiency.
Can be raised. In FIG. 22, a seal 52 is attached on the cassette 1.
Another example of a method for preventing the attachment error will be shown. The outline is shown in Fig. 21.
The description is omitted because it is the same, but the space above and below the seal 52 is
Cut one corner of the seal 52 diagonally to avoid mistakes.
Then, the seal position is set on the cassette 1 according to the removed shape.
A determining member 67 is provided. This will reverse the seal 52
If you try to stick it on the other corner of the seal 52
Can be affixed to the seal positioning member 67
Since it does not exist, it is possible to prevent the sticking error of the seal 52.
I can. In FIG. 23, the characteristic display hole 9 is formed on the cassette 1.
Another embodiment will be shown. Characteristic display hole 9 is on the cassette
The cover 41 is not provided on the contact surface between the case 41 and the cassette lower case 42.
Form by making a notch in the bottom of the case 42 under the set
It Similarly, the seal 52 has the characteristic designation hole 69 at the bottom thereof.
Make a notch in it. With this method
There is only one type of mold for the base 41, and the conventional cassette 1 is made.
You can use the mold as it is made. Well
In addition, the combination of the characteristic display hole 9 and the characteristic designation hole 69
As shown in Fig.15, select multiple molds for cassette 1.
You may agree. The position of the characteristic display hole 9 is also on the cassette.
The upper side of the case 41 or the cassette upper case 41 and the cassette
It may be provided on either one of the contact portions of the lower case 42. FIG. 24 shows the characteristic display hole 9 on the cassette 1.
An example of information held is shown. Example for each characteristic display hole 9
For example, for black / white / color discrimination in the first bit, plain paper / OH
2-bit discrimination between P paper / tack sticker paper / postcard paper
It is possible to discriminate between high-speed printing and low-speed printing at the 4th and 4th bits.
At the t-th, it is determined that the ink color order is Ye, Mg, Cy.
If assigned to the bit, for example, black and white, plain paper, Ye,
Ink paper color order of Mg, Cy order, ink paper for high speed printing
The cassette 1 containing 2 has a 5-bit capacity of 00000
A characteristic display hole 9 for indicating data is provided, and for example, color or
Cushir paper, ink color order of Cy, Mg, Ye, low
110 in the cassette 1 containing the ink paper 2 for quick printing
A characteristic display hole 9 showing 5 bit data of 10 is provided.
Thus, the characteristics of the ink paper 2 can be displayed.
As a characteristic of the ink paper 2 other than the above, the type of ink is sublimated.
Of dye / wax dye, width of ink paper 2,
How to rotate the supply shaft 3 and the winding shaft 4 when conveying the ink paper 2
There is information such as whether the direction is the same direction or the opposite direction.
If you want to identify the characteristics, add the necessary characteristic display holes 9.
It is effective because it is enough to add the required number of bits. According to the ink paper cassette according to the above invention,
Then, by expanding the width of the ink paper,
It is possible to print a large size with a wider width
And then use the same cassette to
Compatible with conventional printers by providing locating holes
Compatible with printers that print magnified images while maintaining the property
Made it possible. Further, a window is provided on the side surface of the cassette to
You can check the remaining amount of ink paper by observing the winding diameter on the paper shaft.
Made it possible to confirm. Also, this window is a cassette
By placing it on the side of the
Preventing intrusion and ensuring print quality during printing
Made possible Further, the cassette supply shaft storage portion and the winding shaft.
Check the type and characteristics of the ink paper on the joining member between the storage parts.
Easy to read by providing the indicated characteristic display holes
The type and characteristics of the ink paper listed on the cassette
It is possible to transmit the information to be transmitted to the printer.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an example of an ink paper cassette according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the printer. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an example of the configuration of a printer. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram in the case of printing with two types of widths using the same ink. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a layout when two types of sizes of printing are performed on the same printing paper. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a case where printing is performed using drums of plural kinds of diameters using the same ink. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a case where printing is performed using drums of plural kinds of diameters using the same ink. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a case where printing is performed using drums of plural kinds of diameters using the same ink. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the configuration of a cassette in which a plurality of positioning holes are provided in the cassette so as to correspond to a printer using a conventional ink with a narrow width using a wide ink. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a cassette is attached to a printer that prints a wide image. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a cassette is attached to a conventional printer that performs narrow printing. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a window for visually observing the winding diameter of ink is provided in the cassette. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a window for visually observing the winding diameter of ink is provided on the cassette. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a window for visually observing the winding diameter of ink is provided in the cassette. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a characteristic display hole for describing the type and characteristics of ink is provided in the cassette. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the types and characteristics of ink described in the characteristic display hole on the cassette. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of ink types and characteristics described in characteristic display holes on a cassette. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment for displaying characteristics on a cassette. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a method of reading a characteristic display hole written on a cassette. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a method of reading a characteristic display hole written on a cassette. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment for displaying characteristics on a cassette. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment for displaying characteristics on a cassette. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment for displaying characteristics on a cassette. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of encoding of information about ink paper described in a cassette. [Explanation of Codes] 1 ... Cassette, 2 ... Ink Paper, 3 ... Supply Shaft, 4 ... Winding Shaft, 7 ... Positioning Hole, 8 ... Positioning Hole, 9 ... Characteristic Display Hole, 12 ... Drum, 14 ... Positioning Pin, 15 ... Characteristic reading section, 19 ... Printer, 40 ... Window, 52 ... Seal, 53 ... Positioning member, 69 ... Characteristic designation hole, 73 ... Joining member.

Continued front page    (72) Inventor Kenma Kentaro             Stock, 292 Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa             Home Appliance Research Laboratory, Hitachi, Ltd.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An ink paper cassette is provided in which a pair of an ink paper supply shaft, in which an ink paper obtained by applying ink to a thin strip-shaped film or paper, is wound, and an ink paper take-up shaft for winding the ink paper are paired in a cassette case. In a thermal transfer recording apparatus for performing thermal transfer recording by stacking the same on photographic paper and heating with a thermal head, the ink paper cassette has a characteristic display hole for encoding and displaying the characteristics of the ink paper on the cassette case. , The characteristic display hole is read by a reading means such as a microswitch, the read data is decoded to read the characteristic of the ink paper, and the energy applied to the thermal head is controlled using the characteristic of the ink paper, A thermal transfer recording apparatus characterized by performing thermal transfer recording utilizing the characteristics. 2. The thermal transfer recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the ink paper cassette has a characteristic display hole formed by attaching a seal member that closes a hole provided on the ink paper cassette case to the ink paper cassette case as necessary. The characteristic display hole is read by a reading means such as a microswitch, the read data is decoded to read the characteristics of the ink paper, and the energy applied to the thermal head is controlled using the characteristics of the ink paper, A thermal transfer recording apparatus, which performs thermal transfer recording making the best use of the characteristics of ink paper. 3. The thermal transfer recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the ink paper cassette is configured by attaching a conductive seal member that closes a hole provided on the ink paper cassette case to the ink paper cassette case as necessary. It has a characteristic display hole, the characteristic display hole is read by a reading means such as an electrode, the read data is decoded to read the characteristic of the ink paper, and the energy applied to the thermal head is controlled using the characteristic of the ink paper. The thermal transfer recording apparatus is characterized by performing thermal transfer recording by making the best use of the characteristics of ink paper. 4. An ink paper cassette is provided in which a pair of an ink paper supply shaft, which is a thin band-shaped film or a paper on which ink is applied, and an ink paper take-up shaft that winds the ink paper, are provided as a pair. In a thermal transfer recording device that performs thermal transfer recording by stacking the image on the photographic paper and heating it with a thermal head, the print direction is switched vertically and horizontally, and the print result is output vertically and horizontally. A thermal transfer recording apparatus characterized by selectively switching a print output to a printer. 5. The thermal transfer recording apparatus according to claim 4, wherein an image to be printed on printing paper is printed such that the ratio of the length to the width is longer in the horizontal direction than in the vertical direction, and at the time of printing, the width direction of the ink paper is set to the vertical direction of the printing image. With a standard size print that matches the direction,
A thermal transfer recording apparatus characterized by selectively switching between high-speed printing and reduced printing in which the width direction of the ink paper is aligned with the lateral direction of the printing image.