JPH0890842A - System and apparatus for forming card type printed matter - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To early form a low-cost card type printed matter without using special purpose printing technique. CONSTITUTION: Basic data necessary to form a calling card (card type printed matter) is input to data input personal computer 12 by using software 22 for inputting the calling card, and the data is outputted and transmitted to input and output personal computer 14 via a telephone channel 20 by modulating and demodulating the data by modems 16, 17. The data input to the computer 14 by the transmission is outputted by using calling card output software 24, printed by a printer 26, then cut by a cutter 30, and the card type printed matter of the corresponding size is formed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a card type printed matter in which characters, patterns, etc. arbitrarily laid out are printed on a predetermined mount and cut into a corresponding size to produce a card type printed matter such as a business card or a postcard. The present invention relates to a creation system and a creation device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Card-type printed matter, such as business cards and postcards, in which characters, figures and the like are printed on a card-type mount, is widely used in various fields.

The creation of such a card-type printed matter typified by a business card is, for example, similar to a general printed matter.
The layout, phototypesetting, typesetting, printing, and cutting processes are carried out in sequence, but such a printing process is a special technique and requires specialized equipment and a specialized technician. Even a small printed matter such as a printed matter is usually performed by a printing company having facilities, engineers, and the like.

For business cards and the like, an agent such as a stamp store or a stationery store, which has been ordered by a user, generally informs a printer of printing contents and the like. Create through steps. Then, the printing company directly or indirectly delivers the card-type printed matter to the agency or the like, and passes the card-type printed matter to the user via the agency or the like.

[0005]

However, when a printing company creates a card-type printed matter, a lot of steps are taken from the ordering at an agent or the like to the delivery of goods, and therefore the delivery time becomes long.

[0006] Printing is generally performed by a skilled technician through a large number of steps with specialized equipment, and card type printed matter is produced in many kinds in a small amount as represented by business cards. The printed matter is likely to become expensive with the increase of the.

Therefore, for example, a printing device such as a DESKTOP PUBLISHING (hereinafter abbreviated as "DTP") combining a computer (personal computer) and a printer is used with the development and popularization of the computer. It is possible.

However, since such a DTP is expensive and its operation is likely to be complicated, it is difficult to install the DTP at an agent or the like.

Even when a printer or the like introduces DTP, it is difficult to shorten the delivery date because the work order of the order receipt at the agent and the delivery work to the user after the agent are the same.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a card type printed matter producing system and an producing apparatus which enable early and inexpensive production of a card type printed matter without using a specialized printing technique.

[0011]

In order to achieve this object, according to an example of a system for producing a card-type printed matter of the present invention, at least a card-type printed matter is obtained by using application software for inputting card-type printed matter data. Enter the basic data necessary for creating the data into the data input PC,
The data is output and transmitted to the input / output personal computer through the communication line by modulating and demodulating with the modem.

Then, the data inputted to the input / output personal computer by transmission is converted into a print signal by the program of the application software for outputting the card type printed matter, and outputted to the printer which is an output means of the input / output personal computer. By printing on a predetermined mount with a printer, and cutting the printed mount with a separate cutter,
Corresponding size card type printed matter can be created on the input / output PC side.

[0013]

In this method, the card-type printed matter is created on the input / output personal computer side by transmitting data using the communication line, so that the delivery time of the card-type printed matter can be greatly shortened. In addition, there is no need for specialized equipment and technology, there is no need to place an operator for data input on the input / output PC side, and a printer and cutter for printing and cutting can be installed on the input / output PC side. Since it is sufficient, inexpensive card-type printed matter can be created reliably and easily.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, a card type printed matter producing apparatus 10 according to the present invention comprises a data input personal computer 12 and an input / output personal computer 14.

Here, a business card is exemplified as the card-type printed matter, and a card-type printed matter producing apparatus 10 as an apparatus for producing the business card will be described below.

As the data input personal computer 12 and the input / output personal computer 14, for example, a desktop personal computer (personal computer) can be used. The data input personal computer 12 is an input / output personal computer.
In contrast to 14, by modulating and demodulating the signals with modems 16 and 17,
The communication line 20 such as a telephone line can be used for communication, that is, data can be transmitted.

The modems 16 and 17 perform a modulation for converting a digital signal into an analog signal and a demodulation for converting an analog signal into a digital signal, so that a telephone line (communication line) 20
It is configured to enable data communication between computers via a personal computer, and, as shown in FIG. 1, is interposed and connected between a data input personal computer 12, an input / output personal computer 14 and a telephone line, respectively. . As the modems 16 and 17, general commercial products can be used.

As shown in FIG. 1, a data input personal computer
The card 12 is activated using, for example, application software for inputting card-type printed matter, that is, application software for inputting business card data (hereinafter, abbreviated as business card input software) 22. The business card input software 22, for example, appropriately processes and processes basic data input to the data input personal computer 12 to create a business card (card-type printed matter) to create a business card layout, edit data, and Performs database management and modem
16 is programmed to be operational.

The input / output personal computer 14 is activated by using application software 24 for business card output (hereinafter abbreviated as business card output software). The business card output software 24 operates, for example, the modem 17 to convert the input data transmitted from the data input personal computer 12 through the telephone line 20 into a print signal, and the print signal is output from the printer 26 or the like described later. Are programmed to output to the output means.

It is sufficient that the business card input software 22 and the business card output software 24 can be used.
There is no particular limitation on the manufacturer, specifications, etc. of the data input personal computer 12 and the input / output personal computer 14 used in. In other words, data input personal computer 12, input / output personal computer 14
As, a general commercial product can be used.

Further, since it is sufficient for the inputting of the basic data in the data input personal computer 12 to be appropriately performed by the inputting means connected to the personal computer, various inputting means such as a keyboard and a mouse can be used as the inputting means. Fully available.

As shown in FIG. 1, for example, the printer 26
Is connected to the input / output personal computer 14 as an output means. As the printer (output means) 26, for example, a high-quality laser printer with high character quality, which can use a mount 28 for business cards, can be used, and input data can be input under a print signal from the input / output personal computer 14. It is configured to print the required content in the required amount.

The mount 28 printed by the printer 26 is
For example, a separate cutter 30 cuts into a predetermined size, that is, a size corresponding to a business card (standard: 91 mm × 55 mm), and thereby a business card 32 is created.

The cutter 30 is formed so as to accurately cut the business card mount 28 such as 5-sheet and 2-sheet binding into a business card size. As the cutter 30, for example, an auto mini slitter machine (Proca SL440 manufactured by Riserware Co., Ltd.
S) etc. can be used.

For example, the case where the data input personal computer 12 is installed at an organizational base such as the head office and the input / output personal computer 14 is installed at an order reception window such as an agent, will be described as an example. The creating system in the creating apparatus 10 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

As shown in FIG. 2, the input / output personal computer 14
At the order reception counter of the agency, etc., first, the order of the business card from the user is received (102), and the basic data such as the layout of the business card desired by the user and the printing contents are displayed by TEL,
It is provided to the site where the input / output personal computer 12 is installed by using communication means such as FAX (104). Then, at the site, the operator inputs the provided basic data to the data input personal computer 12 using the business card input software 22 to complete the layout of the business card, the characters, the arrangement of the design, etc. (10
6).

The input data input to the data input personal computer 12 is, as shown in FIG. 2 in addition to FIG.
It is output to 14 and transmitted (108). The input data transmitted to the input / output personal computer 14 is processed and processed under the program of the business card output software 24, converted into a print signal, and output to the printer 26 (110).

Then, the print signal from the input / output personal computer 14 causes the printer 26 to print the contents corresponding to the input data on a predetermined mount 28, and the printed mount is cut by the cutter 30 to obtain the order contents. A business card 32 is created along with (112). The created business card 32 is delivered to the user at the ordering agent or the like (114), and the flow of work from order receipt to product delivery is completed (see FIG. 2).

As described above, in the card-type printed matter producing system of the present invention, like the known DTP (disc top publishing), steps such as phototypesetting are unnecessary and it is necessary to use a special technique for printing. Disappear.
In other words, a specialized technician, equipment, etc. for printing are not required, and the work process can be sufficiently reduced, so that the product cost can be significantly reduced. Therefore, according to this card-type printed matter creating system, it is possible to provide an inexpensive business card.

In addition to the reduction of the work process, by transmitting the input data from the data input personal computer 12, the business card 32 having the contents according to the input data can be directly created on the input / output personal computer side. A significant reduction in creation time can be achieved. Therefore, the period from order receipt to delivery, that is, the delivery time, can be greatly shortened.

Here, on the side of the input / output personal computer side, it is only necessary to provide the operator of the data input personal computer 12 with the basic data concerning the creation of the business card by using communication means such as TEL and FAX, so that the data input No work is required. Then, the business card 32 is printed using the business card output software 24
Since it is automatically performed by processing and processing the input data by, the human work related to printing can be surely omitted on the input / output personal computer side.

In other words, the input / output personal computer side does not require any specialized knowledge about printing technology, personal computer operation, etc., and since it is sufficient to perform a minimum of clerical work such as receiving orders and handing over products, it can be used for both input and output. The work on the personal computer side, that is, the agency is not complicated.

Further, as described above, in the card-type printed matter producing system of the present invention, the data input personal computer is used.
Input data from 12 is input / output to PC 14
Since it is sufficient if the data can be transmitted via the telephone line 20, a plurality of input / output personal computers can be installed for one data input personal computer. On the side of the input / output personal computer, it is sufficient to use the relatively inexpensive business card output software 24 to start the input / output personal computer 14, so that the input / output personal computer can be easily installed in any agency. It is possible to establish a systematic business card creation system in a wide range.

Further, according to the card-type printed matter producing apparatus 10 of the present invention, the above-mentioned producing system can be appropriately executed,
Printing that does not require any data input work can be done quickly and easily on the input / output PC side.

On the input / output personal computer side, it suffices to start the input / output personal computer 14 using the business card output software 24, so that the work on the input / output personal computer side does not become complicated.

Here, the printer 26 is exemplified as a laser printer having a high character quality, but it is not limited to a laser printer because a printer of high quality is sufficient.
For example, another specification such as an inkjet printer may be used as the output means of the input / output personal computer 14.

However, in the case of a laser printer,
In addition to high-speed printing, you can reliably obtain high-quality characters, designs, etc.
As 26, it is desirable to use a laser printer.

Further, from the viewpoint of environmental protection, the specification that the recycled paper can be used as the mount 28 and that is compatible with the recycled paper,
Desired for printer 26.

Further, in the embodiment, a separate printer
26, the business card 32, that is, the card-type printed matter is printed and cut by the cutter 30, but is not limited to this.
For example, as shown in FIG. 3, a cutter printer 34 that performs both printing and cutting may be provided as an output means of the input / output personal computer 14.

In such a configuration, the printing and cutting are automatically performed without manually moving the printed backing sheet 28, so that the work on the input / output personal computer side can be surely omitted. That is, the work on the side of the input / output personal computer can be further simplified and reliable printing can be surely performed.

In the personal computer 14 for both input and output, which uses the business card input software 22 in the data input personal computer 14, the input data is transmitted through the telephone line 20, and the business card output software 24 is used. The steps of converting the input data and the like are not different from those of the above-described embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and therefore the description thereof is omitted here.

Here, it is preferable to provide the cutter printer 34 with a structure using a laser printer in the printer portion. Since the laser printer can obtain high-speed printing at high speed as described above, if the configuration used for the laser printer is provided as the cutter printer 34, even in the creating apparatus 10 of this embodiment, a business card with a clean finish can be obtained. 32
Can be obtained quickly and easily.

In the embodiment, the business card 32 is exemplified as the card-type printed matter, but the card-type printed matter is sufficient, and the card is not limited to the business card. For example, a postcard,
The present invention may be applied to other card-type printed matter such as a price tag, a name tag, and an identification card. In this case, the card-type printed matter data application software 22 used for the data input personal computer 12 and the input / output personal computer 14
Needless to say, it is required to use the application software 24 for outputting the card-type printed matter used in each of the specifications having corresponding specifications.

Although the input data from the data input personal computer 12 can be transmitted to the input / output personal computer 14 via the telephone line, the data transmission is sufficient, and therefore the present invention is not limited to the telephone line. For example, another line such as an ISDN (Integrated Communication Network) line may be used as the communication line.

Here, since the input data from the data input personal computer 12 is transmitted to the input / output personal computer 14 using a communication line such as a telephone line, a card type printed matter data input for starting each personal computer is input. Application software (business card input software) 22, application software for card type printed matter output (business card output software) 24,
It is preferable to have a communication function for operating the modems 16 and 17. With such a configuration, since it is not necessary to use another communication software or the like when transmitting input data, workability and operability are surely ensured in both the data input personal computer 12 and the input / output personal computer 14. Be improved.

In the embodiment, the data input personal computer 12 and the input / output personal computer 14 are both disk top type personal computers. However, it is sufficient if the application software 22 for card-type printed matter data input, the application software 24 for card-type printed matter output, etc. can be used, and the printer 26 etc. as an output means can be connected. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a laptop type personal computer may be used as the data input personal computer 12 and the input / output personal computer 14.

Although the installation location of the input / output personal computer 14 is embodied as an agent or the like here, the present invention is not limited to the agent or the like, and for example, an input / output personal computer can be provided for each company or each department of a company. The card-type printed matter producing system of the present invention may be used for the respective installation modes.

The above-mentioned embodiments are for explaining the present invention and do not limit the present invention in any way.
It goes without saying that the present invention includes all those which are modified or modified within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0050]

As described above, according to the card-type printed matter creating system of the present invention, basic data is input by the data input personal computer, and printing is performed on the side of the input / output personal computer that transmits the input data. By cutting
Since a card-type printed matter is created, no special printing technology is required. Therefore, the work process can be reduced, and the cost of the product can be greatly reduced, so that the inexpensive business card can be sufficiently prepared and provided.

In addition to the reduction of the work process, by transmitting the input data from the data input personal computer, a card type printed matter having the contents according to the input data can be directly created on the input / output personal computer side. Delivery time can be greatly reduced.

Further, the data input work on the side of the input / output personal computer is not required, and the card-type printed matter is automatically created based on the input data transmitted from the data input personal computer. The human-related work can be surely omitted on the input / output PC side.

According to the card-type printed matter producing apparatus of the present invention, the above-mentioned producing system can be appropriately executed.
Printing that does not require any data input work can be done quickly and easily on the input / output PC side.

If a laser printer is used as a printer serving as an output means of an input / output personal computer or as a printer portion of a cutter printer, high-speed printing can be performed, and high-quality characters and patterns can be reliably obtained. Therefore, a clean card-type printed matter can be created quickly and easily.

Further, if the application software for inputting the card-type printed matter data and the application software for outputting the card-type printed matter have a communication function for operating the modem, another communication software or the like can be used when transmitting the input data. Since it is not necessary to use it, workability and operability are surely improved in both the data input personal computer and the input / output personal computer.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of a card-type printed matter producing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic chart showing a work flow in the card-type printed matter producing system of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of a card-type printed matter producing apparatus showing a modified example of the invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Card type printed matter creation device 12 Data input personal computer 14 Input / output personal computer 16, 17 Modem 20 Communication line (telephone line) 22 Card type printed matter data application software (business card input software) 24 Card type printed matter output Application software (software for business card output) 26 Printer (output means) 28 Mount 30 Cutter 32 Business card (card type printed matter) 34 Cutter printer (output means)

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. Using application software for inputting card-type printed matter data, at least basic data necessary for creating card-type printed matter is input to a data input personal computer, and after inputting, the data is modulated by a modem. , By demodulation,
It is output and transmitted to the I / O personal computer through the communication line, and the data input to the I / O personal computer by transmission is converted into a print signal by the program of the application software for card type printed matter output, and the I / O is also used. Output to a printer that is the output means of a personal computer, print on the mount with the printer, and cut the printed mount with a separate cutter to create a card-type printed matter of the corresponding size on the input / output personal computer side Card-shaped printed matter creation system. 2. A card-type printed matter data input application software is used to input at least basic data necessary for creating a card-type printed matter into a data input personal computer, and after the input, the data is modulated by a modem. , By demodulation,
It is output and transmitted to the I / O personal computer through the communication line, and the data input to the I / O personal computer by transmission is converted into a print signal by the program of the application software for card type printed matter output, and the I / O is also used. Output to a cutter printer, which is the output means of a personal computer, and use the cutter printer to print on the backing sheet and continuously cut the printed backing sheet to create a card-type printed material of the corresponding size on the input / output personal computer side. A card-type printed matter creation system. 3. An application software for inputting card-type printed matter data, which is capable of at least creating a layout of a card-type printed matter, editing data, and managing a database, and processing input data appropriately according to a program to obtain a print signal. Data for at least creating a layout of a card-shaped printed matter, editing the data, and managing a database by inputting basic data using an application software for outputting a card-shaped printed matter to be converted; and an application software for inputting data of the card-shaped printed matter Input personal computer; Input / output personal computer that converts input data from the data input personal computer into corresponding print signals according to the program of the application software for card type printed matter output; and; Data input personal computer, according to the input / output personal computer Belief A modem capable of transmitting at least the data from the data input personal computer as an output signal to the input / output personal computer through the communication line by modulating and demodulating the signal; A card-type printed matter including a printer that prints contents according to input data on a predetermined mount according to a print signal output from a PC that also serves as an output; and a cutter that cuts the mount printed by the printer into a predetermined size. Creation device. 4. The card-type printed matter producing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the printer is a laser printer having high character quality. 5. An application software for inputting card-type printed matter data, which is capable of at least creating a layout of a card-type printed matter, editing data, and managing a database, and processing input data appropriately according to a program to generate a print signal. Data for at least creating a layout of a card-shaped printed matter, editing the data, and managing a database by inputting basic data using an application software for outputting a card-shaped printed matter to be converted and an application software for inputting data of a card-shaped printed matter Input personal computer; Input / output personal computer that converts input data from the data input personal computer into corresponding print signals according to the program of the application software for card type printed matter output; and; Data input personal computer, according to the input / output personal computer Belief A modem capable of transmitting at least the data from the data input personal computer as an output signal to the input / output personal computer through the communication line by modulating and demodulating the signal; By the print signal from the output-use PC,
An apparatus for producing a card-type printed matter, comprising: an integrated cutter printer that prints a content according to input data on a predetermined mount and cuts the printed mount into a predetermined size continuously from the printing. 6. The card-type printed matter producing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the printer portion of the cutter printer is formed by a laser printer having high character quality. 7. The card-type printed matter data input application software and the card-type printed matter output application software are each formed to have a communication function for operating a modem. Card type printed matter making device.