JPH11122565A - Electronic camera with printer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain an electronic camera with a printer capable of controlling a camera function from the printer side by providing a camera section having an image pickup means that converts photoelectrically an optical image into image data and a 1st memory means that stores the image data, providing a printer section having a print means that prints out the image data and making the camera possible to be carried. SOLUTION: A camera section 100 and a printer section 200 are composed into the portable size that is handled by one hand or both hands. An engagement section 103 for engaging the camera section 100 with the printer section 200 freely attachably and detachably is formed on a rear side 101 positioned on the printer section 200 side of the camera section 100. The engagement sections 103, 203 are made of, e.g. a permanent magnet or the like. The fixing of the camera section 100 and the printer section 200 by the engagement between the engagement sections 103, 203 is conducted with the position accuracy of a degree to surely conduct communication by infrared ray interfaces 105, 205. The infrared ray interface 105 is controlled by a central control circuit.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to an electronic camera with a printer having a printing function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 44, to print image data photographed by an electronic camera 1, the electronic camera 1 is carried to a place where a printer 3 is installed, and a connection cable 5 is connected between the electronic camera 1 and the printer 3. And the image data in the electronic camera 1 is transferred to the printer 3.

Here, the printer 3 includes a central control circuit 7,
It comprises a control panel 9 and a printing mechanism 11. The control panel 9 is provided with a print lamp 9a and a print button 9b.
a, the print button 9b is connected to the central control circuit 7.

[0004] The printing mechanism 11 is connected to the central control circuit 7, and a photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 13 is stored in the printing mechanism 11. On the wall surface 3a of the printer 3 adjacent to the printing mechanism 11, printed photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 1
A discharge port 3b for discharging the sheet 3 is formed. In this type of printer 3, image data is transferred from the electronic camera 1 to the central control circuit 7 via the connection cable 5.

After the transfer of the image data, the central control circuit 7 temporarily stores the image data and turns on the print lamp 9a. Next, when the press of the print button 9b is detected by the central control circuit 7, the temporarily stored image data is sent from the central control circuit 7 to the print mechanism 11.

Then, the printing mechanism 11 is controlled by the central control circuit 7, and the printing mechanism 11 prints image data on the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 13. The printed photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 13 is discharged from the paper discharge port 3b of the printer 3.

[0007]

However, in such a conventional electronic camera 1 and printer 3, since the printer 3 is large, the electronic camera 1 and the printer 3 cannot be integrated.

For this reason, it has been difficult to print image data taken by the electronic camera 1 on the spot. In the conventional printer 3, the central control circuit 7 controls only the printer 3 itself.
The camera function such as the release of the electronic camera 1 could not be controlled from the side.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic camera with a printer having a portable print function and capable of controlling the camera function from the printer side. With the goal.

[0010]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic camera with a printer, comprising: a camera unit having imaging means for photoelectrically converting an optical image into image data; and first memory means for storing the image data. A printer unit having a printing unit for printing the image data, and is portable.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic camera with a printer according to the first aspect, wherein the camera section first detachably engages the camera section and the printer section with each other. Means, and first communication means for communicating the image data and control information between the camera unit and the printer unit, wherein the printer unit is capable of detaching the camera unit and the printer unit from each other. And a second communication unit that communicates the image data and the control information between the camera unit and the printer unit.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic camera with a printer according to the second aspect, wherein the first engaging means is disposed on a side opposite to the optical image, and The combining means is arranged at a position facing the optical image. An electronic camera with a printer according to a fourth aspect is the electronic camera with a printer according to the second aspect, wherein the printer unit includes a display unit that displays the image data.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the electronic camera with a printer according to the second aspect, wherein the camera section stores the image data photoelectrically converted by the imaging means in the first memory means. The printer unit includes a first release unit, and the printer unit includes a second release unit that stores the image data photoelectrically converted by the imaging unit in the first memory unit.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the electronic camera with a printer according to the fifth aspect, the first release means is disposed at a position distant from the center of the camera section, and The means is arranged on the opposite side of the first release means with respect to the center. An electronic camera with a printer according to claim 7 is the electronic camera with printer according to claim 5, wherein
When at least one of the release means and the second release means is operated, the camera section stores the image data in the first memory means.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the electronic camera with a printer according to the fifth aspect, wherein the printer unit includes an instruction unit for instructing the printing unit to start printing the image data. And An electronic camera with a printer according to a ninth aspect is the electronic camera with a printer according to the eighth aspect, wherein the indicating means is disposed on the opposite side of the second release means with respect to the center. .

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic camera with a printer according to the eighth aspect, wherein the camera unit includes a selection unit for selecting an operation mode, and the camera unit responds to the operation mode selected by the selection unit. The operation of the second release means and the instruction means controls the storage of the image data in the first memory means and the start of printing.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the electronic camera with a printer according to the tenth aspect, the operation mode selected by the selection means is a photographing mode, and the second release means and the instruction means are provided. When both are operated, the camera unit stores the image data in the first memory unit, and the printer unit prints the image data stored in the first memory unit. It is characterized by.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the electronic camera with a printer according to the tenth aspect, when the operation mode selected by the selection means is a reproduction mode and the instruction means is operated, The printer section
The image data is printed. 14. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 13, wherein, when the operation mode selected by the selection unit is the photographing mode and the instruction unit is operated, the camera unit Is characterized in that said image data is stored in said first memory means, and said printer section prints said image data stored in said first memory means.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the electronic camera with a printer according to the first aspect, the printer unit includes a display unit for displaying the image data. An electronic camera with a printer according to claim 15 is the electronic camera with a printer according to claim 14,
The display means displays the image data stored in the first memory means.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to a sixteenth aspect, in the electronic camera with a printer according to the fourteenth aspect, the printer unit is a second memory to which the image data stored in the first memory means is transferred. Means, wherein the display means displays the image data stored in the second memory means. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 17 is the electronic camera with a printer according to claim 16, wherein the printer unit includes release means, and the photoelectric conversion is performed by the imaging means in response to an operation of the release means. The image data is stored in the first memory means.

According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic camera with a printer according to the first aspect, wherein the printer unit houses a light-sensitive pressure-sensitive paper so as to be capable of feeding the light-sensitive pressure-sensitive paper, and a light-shielding door for shielding the light-sensitive pressure-sensitive paper. A removable storage unit having a storage unit, a paper supply unit for supplying the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper from the storage unit, a transport unit for transporting the supplied photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper, and a latent image on the transported photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper. And a developing unit for pressing the exposed photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the electronic camera with a printer according to the eighteenth aspect, wherein the paper feeding unit includes a first ultrasonic motor that vibrates at a frequency higher than an audible frequency. And An electronic camera with a printer according to claim 20 is the electronic camera with a printer according to claim 19, wherein the first ultrasonic motor is in close contact with the piezoelectric element and the piezoelectric element, and the first ultrasonic motor is in contact with the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper on one surface. And a vibrating member having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped projection that comes into contact with the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper and feeds the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper.

The electronic camera with a printer according to a twenty-first aspect is the electronic camera with a printer according to the eighteenth aspect, wherein the paper supply unit includes a mechanism that opens and closes the light-shielding door according to attachment and detachment of the storage unit. It is characterized by. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 22 is the electronic camera with a printer according to claim 18, wherein the transport section sandwiches the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper together with a rotatable first roller and the first roller. And a driven second roller.

According to a twenty-third aspect of the present invention, in the electronic camera with a printer according to the eighteenth aspect, the developing unit includes a second ultrasonic motor that vibrates at a frequency higher than an audible frequency, and the second ultrasonic motor. An extruding member for pressing the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper together with the sonic motor. An electronic camera with a printer according to claim 24 is the present invention.
In the electronic camera with a printer according to the aspect, the second ultrasonic motor includes a piezoelectric element and a vibrating member having a protrusion that is in close contact with the piezoelectric element and extends in a direction perpendicular to a moving direction of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper. It is characterized by doing.

According to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, in the electronic camera with a printer according to the eighteenth aspect, the transport unit and the developing unit are shorter than a length of a side of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper in a moving direction. The exposure unit and the development unit are disposed apart from each other by a distance longer than a length of the castle in which the latent image is exposed in the moving direction.

(Function) In the electronic camera with the printer according to the first aspect, the optical image is photoelectrically converted by the image pickup means of the camera unit to generate image data. Further, the image data is printed by the printing means of the printer unit. In the electronic camera with the printer according to the second aspect, the camera unit and the printer unit are detachably engaged by the first engagement unit of the camera unit and the second engagement unit of the printer unit.

Further, image data and control information are communicated between the camera unit and the printer unit by the first communication unit of the camera unit and the second communication unit of the printer unit. Are made mutually controllable. In the electronic camera with a printer according to the third aspect, the first engaging means is disposed on the side opposite to the optical image side position of the camera unit, and the second engaging means is disposed on the optical image side position of the printer unit. Be placed.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to the fourth aspect, the printer unit is provided with display means for displaying image data. In the electronic camera with the printer according to the fifth aspect, the image data photoelectrically converted by the image pickup means by the first release means provided in the camera section and the second release means provided in the printer section is converted into the first data. Stored in the memory means.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to the present invention, the first release means and the second release means are symmetrically arranged at a position distant from the center of the camera section, and can be operated from either the right hand or the left hand. Release operation is enabled.

In the electronic camera with the printer according to the seventh aspect, the image data is stored in the first memory means by operating at least one of the first release means and the second release means. In the electronic camera with the printer according to the eighth aspect, the printer unit is provided with instruction means for instructing printing of image data.

In the electronic camera with the printer according to the ninth aspect, the indicating means and the second release means are symmetrically arranged at a position away from the center of the camera section. In the electronic camera with the printer according to the tenth aspect, the camera unit is provided with a selection unit for selecting an operation mode, and the operation of the second release unit and the instruction unit is performed according to the operation mode selected by the selection unit. The storage of the image data in the first memory means is controlled, and the start of the printing of the image data is controlled.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic camera with a printer.
The operation mode is selected to the shooting mode by the selection means,
When both the second release unit and the instruction unit are operated, the image data is stored in the first memory unit under the control of the camera unit, and is stored in the first memory unit under the control of the printer unit. The image data to be printed is printed.
In the electronic camera with the printer according to the twelfth aspect, when the operation mode is selected by the selection unit and the instruction unit is operated, the image data is printed under the control of the printer unit.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to the thirteenth aspect,
The operation mode is selected to the shooting mode by the selection means,
When the instruction unit is operated, the image data is stored in the first memory unit under the control of the camera unit, and the image data stored in the first memory unit is printed under the control of the printer unit. . According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the printer unit includes display means for displaying image data.

In the electronic camera with the printer according to the fifteenth aspect,
The image data stored in the first memory is displayed on the display. In the electronic camera with a printer according to the sixteenth aspect, the second memory means is provided in the printer unit,
The image data transferred from the memory means to the second memory means is displayed on the display means.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to the seventeenth aspect,
A release unit is provided in the printer unit, and by operating the release unit, the photoelectrically converted image data is transferred to the first unit.
Is stored in the memory means. In the electronic camera with the printer according to the eighteenth aspect, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper is stored, and the storage unit having the light-shielding door that shields the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper is disposed detachably from the printer unit.

The photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper stored in the storage section is fed to the transport section by the paper feeding section. Further, the photosensitive section is sent out to the exposure section side at a constant speed by the transport section, and the exposure section exposes the latent image to the photosensitive section paper. Then, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper, to which the latent image has been exposed, is sent to the developing unit, and the developing unit performs coloring of the latent image.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to the nineteenth aspect,
The paper feeding unit is provided with a first ultrasonic motor that vibrates at a frequency higher than the audible frequency, and the first ultrasonic motor feeds the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper without generating noise. In the electronic camera with a printer according to the twentieth aspect, the first ultrasonic motor includes a piezoelectric element and a vibrating member having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped protrusion that is in close contact with the piezoelectric element and is in contact with the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper on one surface. The photosensitive and pressure-sensitive paper is reliably fed without being developed by the surface of the rectangular parallelepiped portion which is configured and vibrates ultrasonically.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to claim 21,
The light-shielding door is opened and closed in accordance with the attachment / detachment of the storage section, thereby preventing the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper stored in the storage section from being exposed to external light. In the electronic camera with a printer according to the present invention, the transport section includes a first roller that is rotatable and a second roller that is rotatably driven, and the photosensitive roller is sensitized by the first roller and the second roller. Pressing paper is clamped.

Then, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper is reliably sent to the exposure unit while maintaining a constant speed. 24. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 23, wherein the developing unit includes a second ultrasonic motor that vibrates at a frequency equal to or higher than an audible frequency and a pushing member, and the second ultrasonic motor and the pushing member generate noise. The latent image on the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper is colored without causing
At the same time, the printed photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper is discharged from the developing unit.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to claim 24,
A second ultrasonic motor includes a piezoelectric element and a vibrating member having a protrusion that is in close contact with the piezoelectric element and extends in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper. The color development of the latent image on the pressure-sensitive paper is performed reliably,
At the same time, the printed photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper is discharged from the developing unit.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to claim 25,
The distance between the transport unit and the developing unit is shorter than the length of the side in the moving direction of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper, and by the transport unit and the developing unit,
The photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper being conveyed can be reliably moved without remaining in the printer section. In addition, the interval between the exposure unit and the development unit is longer than the length of the exposure area of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper in the moving direction, and while the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper is being exposed, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper is moved only by the transport unit, and is stable. It is moved at a constant speed.

[0042]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 and 2 show a first embodiment of an electronic camera with a printer according to the present invention (corresponding to claims 1 to 12, and claims 18 to 25).
Is shown.

The electronic camera with a printer of this embodiment is
It comprises a camera unit 100 and a printer unit 200. A storage cassette 290 is detachably disposed in the printer unit 200. The storage cassette 290 is formed by a cassette main body 291 and a light shielding door 293.

In the cassette main body 291, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 2
1 are stored in a stacked state. Photosensitive pressure sensitive paper 21
Is formed in the size of a photograph service size or a business card size. The storage cassette 290 is formed of, for example, a light-shielding member such as hard paper or a metal plate.

Camera unit 100 and printer unit 200
Is configured to be portable enough to be handled by one or both hands. The camera unit 100 includes a camera unit 200
Can be mounted on the L-shaped angle part 201. The back surface 10 located on the printer unit 200 side of the camera unit 100
1 is provided with engagement portions 103, 103 for detachably engaging the camera unit 100 with the printer unit 200.

The engaging portions 103 are formed of, for example, permanent magnets. On the back surface 101, an infrared interface 105 for communicating image data and control information with the printer unit 200 is incorporated. A first release button 111 is disposed on the upper surface 107 of the camera unit 100 on the side surface 109 side.

A mode switch 113 is arranged on a side surface 112 opposite to the side surface 109 of the camera unit 100. In this embodiment, the mode switch 113
One of a photographing mode for photographing an optical image as a subject and a reproducing mode for reproducing and displaying the photographed optical image is selected.

A photographing lens 117 is arranged on a front surface 115 of the camera unit 100 opposite to the printer unit 200, and an optical finder 119 is arranged on a back surface 101 of the camera unit 100. This optical finder 11
Reference numeral 9 is used when the camera unit 100 alone captures an optical image without engaging the camera unit 100 and the printer unit 200.

As shown in the functional block diagram of FIG. 3, the camera unit 100 includes a central control circuit 131 and an imaging circuit 13.
3, an ROM 135, a RAM 137, and an interface unit 139 for connecting an IC card and the like.
The imaging circuit 133 includes, for example, a CCD type imaging device and an A / D
And a function of photoelectrically converting an optical image formed on the imaging circuit 133 to generate image data as a digital signal.

The camera unit 100 is provided with a power storage battery 141 for supplying power to each circuit in the camera unit 100. A control program executed by the central control circuit 131 is written in the ROM 135. RAM 13
Reference numeral 7 denotes an image storage area 137a for temporarily storing photoelectrically converted image data, a release image storage area 137b for storing release image data, and a central control circuit 1.
31 is a work area 137 when executing the control program
c.

Imaging circuit 133, ROM 135, RAM1
37, the interface unit 139, and the infrared interface 105 are controlled by the central control circuit 131.
First release button 111, mode switch 113
Are monitored by the central control circuit 131.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the printer unit 200 has a camera unit 100 of the printer unit 200.
Engaging portions 203, 203 are formed on the front surface 202 located on the side. The engagement portions 203, 203 are
00 is mounted on the L-shaped angle section 201 of the printer section 200 and formed at a position where it can be engaged with the engaging sections 103.

The engaging portions 203 are formed of, for example, a permanent magnet. Front 2 of printer unit 200
02 is an infrared interface 1 on the camera unit 100 side.
And an infrared interface 205 that communicates with the MFP 05. The infrared interfaces 105 and 205 output infrared rays having a predetermined width.

The engaging portions 103, 103 and the engaging portions 203, 2
Camera unit 100 and printer unit 200 by engagement with
Is fixed with such positional accuracy that communication by the infrared interfaces 105 and 205 can be reliably performed. On the upper surface 207 of the printer unit 200, the camera unit 10
A second release button 209 is disposed at a position opposite to the first release button 111 of the first release button 111.

A liquid crystal finder 213 is arranged on the back surface 211 of the printer unit 200 opposite to the camera unit 100. An online lamp 215 and a print lamp 217 are arranged adjacent to the liquid crystal finder 213. Back side 2 of printer unit 200
11, a print button 219 is arranged at a position opposite to the second release button 209.

An insertion opening 223 for the storage cassette 290 is formed on the side surface 221 of the printer unit 200. An outlet 227 for the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 is formed on the side 225 opposite to the side 221. In the printer unit 200,
As shown in the functional block diagram of FIG.
1, a ROM 233, a RAM 235, a paper feeding unit 250, a transporting unit 260, an exposure unit 270, and a developing unit 280.

The printer unit 200 includes the printer unit 200
A power-storable battery 237 for supplying power to each of the mechanisms is mounted. The ROM 233 includes a central control circuit 231.
Has been written. RAM
235, for example, the infrared interfaces 105 and 20
5 for temporary storage of stack data and the like when the central control circuit 231 executes the control program.

ROM 233, RAM 235, paper feed unit 25
0, transport unit 260, exposure unit 270, developing unit 280, infrared interface 205, online lamp 215, liquid finder 213, and print lamp 217
It is controlled by the central control circuit 231. The second release button 209 and the print button 219 are monitored by the central control circuit 231.

Here, the sheet feeding section 250, the transport section 260, the exposure section 270, and the developing section 280 are configured as follows. As shown in FIG. 5, the paper feed unit 250 includes a first ultrasonic motor 23 and a drive circuit 25 for driving the first ultrasonic motor 23. As shown in FIG. 6, the first ultrasonic motor 23 includes a piezo element 27 and a vibration plate 29, and the vibration plate 29 has a rectangular parallelepiped projection 29a.

The tip of the projection 29a is formed in a planar shape. The first ultrasonic motor 23 is connected to a lifting mechanism 251 that raises and lowers the first ultrasonic motor 23 in a direction A perpendicular to the sheet feeding direction. First ultrasonic motor 23
A push-up member 253 is disposed on the extension in the direction A at right angles to the direction A.

The lifting member 253 includes a lifting member 253.
Is connected to an elevating mechanism 255 that elevates in the right angle direction A. A limit switch 257 that regulates the insertion position of the storage cassette 290 is disposed on the side opposite to the insertion port 223 of the sheet feeding unit 250. The light-shielding door 293 of the storage cassette 290 is provided on the insertion port 223 side of the first ultrasonic motor 23.
A stopper 259 to which is contacted is disposed.

As shown in FIG. 7, a first roller 261 for holding the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 and a second
Rollers 263 are disposed. First roller 261
Are rotatably arranged. The second roller 263 has a rotation mechanism 26 for rotating the second roller 263.
5 is connected.

As shown in FIG. 8, the exposure unit 270
An ED array 271 and an exposure lens 273 are arranged,
The drive circuit 275 is connected to the LED array 271. The LED array 271 includes, as shown in FIG.
Three types of red LED 271a that emit red, green, and blue light, and green L
The ED 271b and the blue LED 271c are alternately arranged in a straight line.

These red LED 271a and green LED 27
1b, the blue LED 271c lights up according to the image data.
By turning off the light, full-color light emission is enabled. As shown in FIG. 10, the developing unit 280 includes a second ultrasonic motor 31 and the second ultrasonic motor 31.
Is built-in.

As shown in FIG. 11, the second ultrasonic motor 31 includes a piezo element 32 and a diaphragm 33, and the diaphragm 33 has a semi-cylindrical projection 33a. A pressing plate 281 is arranged on the side of the vibration plate 33 of the second ultrasonic motor 31. FIG. 12 and FIG.
3 is the size of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21,
The positional relationship between the exposure unit 270 and the development unit 280 in the printer unit 200 is shown.

In this embodiment, the nipping position P1 of the second roller 263 and the first roller 261 of the transport section 260
The distance D3 between the projection 33a of the diaphragm 33 of the developing unit 280 and the center position P3 of the developing unit 280 is shorter than the length D2 of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 in the moving direction M. Also, the exposure position P2 of the exposure unit 270 and the projection 33a of the diaphragm 33
Is arranged to be longer than the length D1 of the front end 21a of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 and the rear end 21c of the photosensitive area 21b of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21.

The photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 is, as shown in FIG.
3 between a pair of films 21d and 21e which are arranged to face each other.
The microcapsules R, G, and B and the developer D are sealed. Each microcapsule R, G,
B is filled with a dye which reacts with the developing agent D and develops red, green and blue colors.

Each of the microcapsules R, G, and B is formed of a material which is cured by red light, the microcapsule G is cured by green light, and the microcapsule B is cured by blue light. . The wavelengths of the red light, the green light, and the blue light are respectively red L
The wavelengths of light emitted by the ED 271a, the green LED 271b, and the blue LED 271c are substantially the same.

Each of the uncured microcapsules R,
G and B are destroyed when a certain pressure (hereinafter referred to as a developing pressure) is applied. When each of the microcapsules R, G, B is broken, the filled dye flows out of the microcapsules R, G, B. FIG. 15 shows details of the storage cassette 290.

On the front surface 295 side of the cassette main body 291,
A push-up plate 299 connected to the cassette body 291 at a fulcrum 297 is rotatably arranged. Shade door 293
Is slidably provided on the cassette main body 291 so as to open and close the paper feed port 301 of the cassette main body 291.
In the printer unit 200 described above, as shown below,
The photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 is fed and transported from the storage cassette 290 into the printer unit 200, and the image data is exposed and developed.

That is, first, as shown in FIG. 16, the front side 295 of the storage cassette 290 is
Is inserted into the insertion slot 223. After the storage cassette 290 is inserted, as shown in FIG. 17, the light-shielding door 293 of the storage cassette 290 is brought into contact with the stopper 259 of the paper feeding unit 250, and thereafter, only the cassette main body 291 is moved to the paper feeding unit 25.
0, the paper feed port 301 is opened.

The storage cassette 290 is inserted until the front surface 295 contacts the limit switch 257, as shown in FIG. Front switch 295 is limit switch 2
As shown in FIG. 19, the push-up member 25
3 is raised by the lifting mechanism 255, and the first ultrasonic motor 23 is lowered by the lifting mechanism 251.

The push-up member 253 is raised to push up the push-up plate 299 of the storage cassette 290. Then, the leading end side of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 is pushed up along the push-up plate 299.

The first ultrasonic motor 23 has a lifting mechanism 25
As a result, the pressure lowers toward the paper feed port 301 and stops before the pressure applied by the protrusion 29a to the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 reaches the developing pressure. Thereafter, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 is taken out of the storage cassette 290 by the ultrasonic vibration of the first ultrasonic motor 23 generated as described below. That is, first, as shown in FIG. 20, the piezo element 27 is driven by the drive circuit 25 and expanded and contracted E in a direction parallel to the sending direction M of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21.

Due to the expansion / contraction E, a standing wave W is generated on the diaphragm 29 as shown in FIGS. In this embodiment, the driving circuit 25 expands and contracts the piezo element 27 at a frequency of about 48 kHz, and moves the maximum amplitude positions WP1, WP2, WP3, and WP4 in the direction perpendicular to the expansion and contraction E.
Is generated.

As shown in FIG. 23, the maximum amplitude positions WP1 and WP4 of the standing wave W are vibrated along an elliptical locus EL, and the maximum amplitude positions WP2 and WP3 are vibrated along an elliptical locus ER. . As shown in FIG. 24, the frequency of the expansion and contraction E of the piezo element 27 is determined so that the position where the maximum amplitude position WP1 of the diaphragm 29 is generated coincides with the center position P1 of the projection 29a of the diaphragm 29.

Then, as shown in FIG.
Due to 53, the frictional force acting between the projection 29a and the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 repeatedly acts on the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 abutting on the projection 29a. Due to this frictional force, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21
It is taken out from the storage cassette 290 to the transport section 260.

In the transport section 260, as shown in FIG.
The second roller 263 is rotated at a constant speed by the rotation mechanism 265. The first roller 261 abutting on the second roller 263 is also rotating at the same speed. The photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 taken out of the paper supply cassette 290 is sandwiched between the first roller 261 and the second roller 263 and is sent out to the exposure unit 270 at a constant speed.

In the exposure section 270, as shown in FIG.
Negative light 271d of image data is emitted from the LED array 271 and the negative light 271d is imaged in a row on the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 by the exposure lens 273. And
Each microcapsule R, G, B in the photosensitive pressure sensitive paper 21
It is cured by the negative light 271d.

That is, a latent image of a color image is recorded on the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21. Photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 by transport unit 260
With the movement of the LED array 271, the LED array 271 further repeats light emission, and latent images of color images are sequentially recorded on the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21. The photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 on which the latent image is recorded is sent to the developing unit 280. As shown in FIG. 28, the length D2 of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 in the moving direction M is, as shown in FIG. It is longer than the interval D3 with P3.

For this reason, the first and second rollers 26
Before the delivery of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 by the first and second 263, the front end 21a of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 is
And sandwiched by. A front end 21a of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21;
The length D1 between the rear end 21c of the photosensitive area 21b and the exposed end 2c
The distance D4 between the 70 exposure position P2 and the center position P3 of the projection 33a is shorter than the distance D4.

For this reason, the front end 21 a of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 is held between the projection 33 a and the pressing plate 281 by the exposure unit 27.
0 is performed after the completion of the exposure. In the developing unit 280, as shown in FIG. 29, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 is sandwiched between the second ultrasonic motor 31 and the pressing plate 281 in a pressurized state.

Then, the piezo element 32 is driven by the drive circuit 25 in the same manner as the first ultrasonic motor 23 of the sheet feeding section 250 shown in FIGS. The piezo element 32 is expanded and contracted E at a frequency of about 48 kHz, and an elliptical locus EL is drawn on the projection 33 a of the diaphragm 33. Due to the elliptical locus EL of the projection 33a, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21
Vibrated and pressurized, and at the same time, sent to the outlet 227 side.

The microcapsules R, G, and B in the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 exposed by the negative light 271d are hardened, so that they are not destroyed by pressure and do not develop color.
On the other hand, the microcapsules R, G, and B that are not exposed by the negative light 271d are destroyed by the vibration and pressurization, and the dye in the microcapsules R, G, and B react with the developer D, and color is formed. .

The photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 is formed by the projections 33 of the diaphragm 33.
It is further moved by the elliptical locus EL of a. And
By vibrating and pressurizing the projections 33a, coloring is sequentially performed, and a color image is developed on the photosensitive pressure sensitive paper 21. The developed photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 is discharged from the discharge port 227 of the printer unit 200, and the printing of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 is completed.

In the above-described electronic camera with a printer, linked shooting in a state where the camera unit 100 and the printer unit 200 are engaged, or the camera unit 1
00 and the printer unit 200 are not engaged (that is, the camera unit 100 alone).
First, the operation of linked shooting will be described.

In the case of linked photographing, FIGS. 30 and 31
As shown in (1), the central control circuits 131 and 231 perform various controls by mutually communicating control commands and image data using the infrared interfaces 105 and 205. That is, as shown in FIG. 30, the central control circuit 131 receives the mode request command from the central control circuit 231 and receives the mode request command from the mode switch 1 of the camera unit 100.
13 outputs to the central control circuit 231 which of the photographing mode and the reproduction mode has been selected.

The central control circuit 131 includes a central control circuit 23
The central control circuit 231 receives the photographed image data request command or the reproduced image data request command from
It outputs photographed image data or reproduced image data. Further, the central control circuit 131 receives the second release command and outputs reproduced image data to the central control circuit 231.

The central control circuit 131 to the central control circuit 23
The image data and the control command output to 1 are modulated by the infrared interface 105 into infrared rays according to the data. The modulated infrared light is transmitted to the printer unit 200.
Is emitted toward the infrared interface 205, and is received by the infrared interface 205 and demodulated into the original data.

Similarly, various commands output from the central control circuit 231 to the central control circuit 131 are modulated and demodulated by the infrared interfaces 205 and 105. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the control of the central control circuit 131 of the camera unit 100. First, the central control circuit 131
Detects in step S10 whether the mode switch 113 of the camera unit 100 is selected to be in the photographing mode or the reproduction mode.

If the reproduction mode is detected, the control of the central control circuit 131 proceeds to step S14. If it is detected that the mode is the shooting mode, the control of the central control circuit 131 proceeds to step S11. In step S11, the optical image formed on the imaging circuit 133 through the imaging lens 117 is
The image data is generated by photoelectric conversion and A / D conversion by 33.

The image data is stored in the image storage area 137a of the RAM 137 by the central control circuit 131. Next, the control of the central control circuit 131 is performed in step S1.
It moves to 2. In step S12, the central control circuit 131 detects whether or not the first release button 111 has been pressed, and if the first release button 111 has not been pressed, the control of the central control circuit 131
The process moves to step S14.

When it is detected in step S12 that the first release button 111 has been pressed, the control of the central control circuit 131 proceeds to step S13. In step S13, the central control circuit 131 reads out the image data stored in the image storage area 137a of the RAM 137. The read image data is written into the release-time image storage area 137b as reproduction image data.

Next, the control of the central control circuit 131 proceeds to step S14. In step S14, the central control circuit 131 detects whether the second release command has been output from the central control circuit 231. If the second release command has not been output, the control of the central control circuit 131 proceeds to step S17.

If the second release command has been output, the control of the central control circuit 131 proceeds to step S1.
The processing is shifted to 5. In step S15, step S13
Similarly to the above, image data stored in the image storage area 137a of the RAM 137 is read out by the central control circuit 131, and written into the release-time image storage area 137b as reproduction image data.

The image data is stored in the image storage area 13 at the time of release.
7b, the central control circuit 131 controls:
The process moves to step S16. In step S16, the reproduced image data written in the release-time image storage area 137b is sent from the central control circuit 131 to the central control circuit 231. After executing step S16, the control of the central control circuit 131 shifts to step S10 again.

On the other hand, steps S14 to S17
If the control of the central control circuit 131 has been transferred to step S17, the central control circuit 131 detects whether or not a mode request command has been input from the central control circuit 231 of the printer unit 200 in step S17. When the input of the mode request command is detected, the control of the central control circuit 131 proceeds to step S18.

In step S18, the central control circuit 1
A central control circuit 231 determines whether the mode switch 113 selects the shooting mode or the playback mode.
Output to After executing step S18, the control of the central control circuit 131 shifts to step S10 again.

At the step S17, the central control circuit 2
If the mode request command has not been output from the control unit 31, the control of the central control circuit 131 proceeds to step S19. In step S19, the central control circuit 13
1 detects whether a photographed image request command has been input from the central control circuit 231 or not.

The photographed image request command is issued when the central control circuit 131 outputs to the central control circuit 231 that the photographing mode is selected in step S18 (corresponding to step S32 described later). Do). When the input of the photographed image request command is detected, the control of the central control circuit 131 proceeds to step S20.

In step S20, the central control circuit 1
31 outputs the image data stored in the image storage area 137 a of the RAM 137 to the central control circuit 231. After executing step S20, the central control circuit 1
The control at 31 is shifted to step S10 again.

In step S19, the central control circuit 2
If the photographed image request command has not been output from 31, the control of the central control circuit 131 proceeds to step S21. In step S21, the central control circuit 1
31 detects whether or not a reproduced image data request command has been input from the central control circuit 231.

The reproduced image data request command is issued when the central control circuit 131 outputs to the central control circuit 231 that the reproduction mode is selected in step S18 described above (step S39 described later). Corresponding). When the input of the reproduction image data request command is detected, the control of the central control circuit 131 proceeds to step S22.

In step S22, the central control circuit 1
Reference numeral 31 denotes a release image storage area 137 of the RAM 137.
b is stored in the central control circuit 2
31 is output.

After executing step S22, the control of the central control circuit 131 returns to step S10. FIGS. 33 and 34 are flowcharts showing the control of the central control circuit 231 of the printer unit 200. First, the central control circuit 231 determines in step S30
A mode request command is output to the central control circuit 131 (corresponding to step S17 described above).

Next, in step S31, the central control circuit 231 detects the mode output from the central control circuit 131.
The control at 1 is shifted to step S32. Step S
In 31, when the mode output from the central control circuit 131 is the reproduction mode, the control of the central control circuit 231 proceeds to step S39.

In step S32, the central control circuit 2
31 outputs a photographed image data request command to the central control circuit 131 (corresponding to step S19 described above), and shifts the control to step S33. Step S3
3, the central control circuit 231
1 is fetched from the RAM 235
To memorize. After execution of step S33 (corresponding to step S20 described above), control of the central control circuit 231 is as follows.
The process moves to step S34.

In step S34, the central control circuit 2
Reference numeral 31 denotes a liquid crystal finder 21
3 is displayed. In this embodiment, the optical image is photoelectrically converted at a rate of 30 times per second by the imaging circuit 133, and the photoelectrically converted image data is sequentially overwritten on the image storage area 137 a of the RAM 137.

At the same time, the infrared interfaces 105 and 2
05, each image data sent to the printer unit 200 is sequentially overwritten in the RAM 235,
13 is output. Therefore, a moving image is displayed on the liquid crystal finder 213 as shown in FIG.

Next, the control of the central control circuit 231 proceeds to step S35. In step S35, the central control circuit 231 detects whether the print button 219 of the printer unit 200 has been pressed. Step S3
If it is determined in step 5 that the print button 219 has been pressed, the control of the central control circuit 231 proceeds to step S43.

If it is determined in step S35 that the print button 219 has not been pressed, the control of the central control circuit 231 proceeds to step S36. In step S36, the central control circuit 231
It is detected whether or not the second release button 201 has been pressed. If the second release button 201 has not been pressed, the control of the central control circuit 231 returns to step S3.
Migrated to 0.

When it is detected in step S36 that the second release button 201 has been pressed, the control of the central control circuit 231 proceeds to step S37. When the process proceeds to step 37, the liquid crystal finder 213
As shown in FIG. 36B, reproduced image data which is a still image when the second release button 201 is pressed is displayed.

At step S37, central control circuit 2
Reference numeral 31 denotes a central control circuit 131 for transmitting a second release command.
(Corresponding to step S14 described above), and control proceeds to step S38. In step S38,
The central control circuit 231 inputs the reproduced image data output from the central control circuit 131. (Step S1 described above)
In step S38, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), the reproduced image data is displayed on the liquid crystal finder 213.
"Image is being imported" is displayed.

The control of the central control circuit 231 returns to step S30. On the other hand, when the process proceeds from step S35 to step S43, it is detected in step S43 whether or not the second release button 201 has been pressed, as in step S36. Step S4
In 3, if the second release button 201 is not pressed, the control of the central control circuit 231 returns to step S30.

When it is detected in step S43 that the second release button 201 has been pressed, the control of the central control circuit 231 proceeds to step S44. In step S43, the liquid crystal finder 213
Then, the reproduced image data is displayed as shown in FIG. In step S44, as in step S37, the central control circuit 231 outputs a second release command to the central control circuit 131 (step S37).
14).

Next, the control of the central control circuit 231 proceeds to step S45. In step S45, the central control circuit 231 inputs the reproduced image data output from the central control circuit 131 (corresponding to step S16 described above). Also, in step S45, FIG.
As shown in (5), the reproduced image data and "image is being captured" are displayed on the liquid crystal finder 213.

After executing step S45, the control of the central control circuit 231 is shifted to the print subroutine of step S46. In the print subroutine of step 46, the central control circuit 231 executes the flowchart of steps S51 to S58 as shown in FIG. First, in step S51, FIG.
As shown in (2), the central control circuit 231 displays the reproduced image data and "print start" on the liquid crystal finder 213.

Next, in step S52, the central control circuit 231 controls the paper feed unit 250, and drives the first ultrasonic motor 23 of the paper feed unit 250 for a period of time T1, as shown in FIG. I do. By this driving, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 is fed from the storage cassette 290 into the printer unit 200.

After execution of step S52, control of central control circuit 231 is shifted to step S53. In step S53, the central control circuit 231 determines that the transport unit 26
0, and the transport unit 260 is driven for the period of time T2 to transport the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 to the exposure unit 270 side, as shown in FIG.

Next, in step S54, the central control circuit 231 controls the exposure unit 270 after a lapse of time T3 from the start of driving of the transport unit 260, as shown in FIG.
A latent image of image data is exposed on the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21. In step S54, during the exposure,
As shown in (e), the central control circuit 231 displays the reproduced image data and “during exposure” on the liquid crystal finder 213.

After execution of step S54, control of central control circuit 231 is shifted to step S55. In step S55, as shown in FIG. 37, the central control circuit 231 controls the exposure unit 270 after a lapse of time T4 from the start of the control of the exposure unit 270, and ends the exposure on the photosensitive pressure sensitive paper 21.

Next, in step S56, after the time T2 has elapsed, the central control circuit 231 controls the transport section 260 to end the transport of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 as shown in FIG. The process moves to S57.

In step S57, the central control circuit 2
At 31, as shown in FIG. 37, the developing unit 280 is controlled only for the period of time T <b> 5 to develop the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21. While development is being performed by the central control circuit 231, FIG.
As shown in (f), the central control circuit 231 displays the reproduced image data and “under development” on the liquid crystal finder 213.

Next, the control of the central control circuit 231 proceeds to step S58. In step S58, the central control circuit 231 controls the developing unit 280 to stop the development of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 after the time T5 has elapsed, as shown in FIG. Then, the printing of the reproduced image data is completed. After the reproduced image data is printed, FIG.
As shown in, the control of the central control circuit 231 is shifted from step S46 to step S30 again.

At step S31, when the reproduction mode is detected and the control is shifted to step S39,
The central control circuit 231 executes the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, first, in step S39, the central control circuit 231 outputs a reproduced image data request command to the central control circuit 131 (corresponding to step S21 described above).

Next, the control of the central control circuit 231 proceeds to step S40. In step S40, the central control circuit 231 fetches the image data sent from the central control circuit 131 and converts the fetched image data into the RA.
It is stored in M235 (corresponding to step S22 described above). Thereafter, the control of the central control circuit 231 proceeds to step S41.

In step S41, the central control circuit 2
Reference numeral 31 denotes a liquid crystal finder 21
3 and control is transferred to step S42. In step S42, the central control circuit 231 detects whether the print button 219 of the printer unit 200 has been pressed. If it is detected that the print button 219 has not been pressed, the control of the central control circuit 231 returns to step S30.

When it is detected that the print button 219 has been pressed, the control of the central control circuit 231 proceeds to step S43. In step S43, the same subroutine as the print subroutine in step S46 is executed, and the central control circuit 231 executes the flowchart of steps S51 to S58 shown in FIG.

Then, the central control circuit 231 controls the sheet feeding section 2
50, transport unit 260, exposure unit 270, and developing unit 28
0 is controlled to print the reproduced image data. next,
In the electronic camera with printer described above, the camera unit 10
The operation in the case of performing the single shooting by itself will be described. In the case of single shooting, the central control circuit 131 of the camera unit 100
Executes the flowchart shown in FIG.

That is, first, in step 1, the central control circuit 131 causes the optical image to be
Photoelectric conversion and A / D conversion are performed to generate image data.
The central control circuit 131 stores the image data in the image storage area 137a of the RAM 137, and shifts the control to step S2. In step S2, the central control circuit 131
Detects whether the first release button 111 has been pressed.

If the first release button 111 has not been pressed, the control of the central control circuit 131 returns to step S1. If it is detected in step S2 that the first release button 111 has been pressed, the control of the central control circuit 131 proceeds to step S3.

In the step S3, the central control circuit 131
Reads the image data stored in the image storage area 137a of the RAM 137, and writes the image data into the image storage area 137b at the time of release. Thereafter, the control of the central control circuit 131 shifts to step S1 again.
In the electronic camera with a printer configured as described above, the camera unit 100 that can be handled with one hand or both hands is provided with the imaging circuit 1.
33 and photoelectric conversion and A /
A RAM 137 for storing image data to be D-converted, and a printer unit 2 which can be handled by one hand or two hands
Since the printer unit 200 includes a paper feed unit 250, a transport unit 260, an exposure unit 270, and a development unit 280, which are printing means for printing image data at 00, an electronic device with a printer including a portable camera unit 100 and a printer unit 200 is provided. A camera can be configured.

Further, the engaging portions 103, 1 of the camera portion 100
The camera unit 100 and the printer unit 200 are detachably engaged with each other by the engagement units 203 and 203 of the printer unit 200, and the infrared interface 105 of the camera unit 100 and the infrared interface 205 of the printer unit 200 are connected to each other. Communication between the image data and the control information, the camera unit 100 and the printer unit 200 are engaged by simple engaging units 103 and 203 such as permanent magnets without being connected by a signal line or the like. can do.

Since the engaging section 103 is arranged on the opposite side of the optical image side of the camera section 100 and the engaging section 203 is arranged on the optical image side of the printer section 200, the printer section 200 is , On the opposite side of the optical image of the camera unit 100. Further, the printer unit 200
Since the liquid crystal viewfinder 213 for displaying image data is provided, the image data to be photographed and the image data to be printed can be displayed by the liquid crystal viewfinder 213.

The operation of the first release button 111 provided in the camera unit 100 or the operation of the printer unit 20
The image data photoelectrically converted by the imaging circuit 133 is stored in the RAM 137 by the operation of the second release button 209 provided for the camera unit 100 or the printer unit 200. Release can be performed.

Since the first release button 111 and the second release button 209 are arranged symmetrically at a position away from the center of the camera unit 100, the release operation can be performed with either the right hand or the left hand. Can be.
Further, by operating at least one of the first release button 111 and the second release button 209,
Since the image data is stored in the RAM 137, the image data can be released from either the camera unit 100 or the printer unit 200.

Since the printer unit 200 is provided with a print button 219 for instructing printing of image data, image data can be easily printed. Then, the print button 219 and the second release button 2
09 is symmetrically arranged at a position distant from the center of the camera unit 100. Therefore, when the second release button 209 is operated with one hand to release the captured image,
At almost the same time, operate the print button 219 with the other hand,
A photographed image can be printed.

Further, the camera section 100 is provided with a mode switch 113 for selecting an operation mode, and the second release button 209 and the print button 219 are operated according to the operation mode selected by the mode switch 113. , The storage of the image data in the RAM 137 is controlled, and the start of the printing of the image data is controlled.
By combining the operations of the release button 209 and the print button 219, the procedure of storing in the RAM 137 and printing image data can be variously controlled.

Further, the operation mode is selected by the mode switch 113 to the photographing mode, and the second release button 2
09 and the print button 219 are operated together,
Since the image data is stored in the RAM 137 and the control mechanism is configured to print the image data stored in the RAM 137, for example, even if only the print button 219 is operated by mistake, printing is not performed, and printing due to erroneous operation is prevented. can do.

For this reason, useless printing of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 can be prevented. And mode switch 1
13, when the operation mode is selected as the reproduction mode, and the print button 219 is operated, the control mechanism for printing the image data under the control of the printer unit 200 is employed. Can be easily printed.

Further, the photosensitive pressure sensitive paper 2
1, a paper feed unit 250 that feeds the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21, and a transport unit 2 that transports the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21
60, and an exposure unit 270 for exposing the latent image on the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21
And a developing section 280 for developing the latent image, the printing can be performed by a simple mechanism without incorporating a consumable member such as ink in the printer section 200.

Since the first ultrasonic motor 23 oscillating at a frequency of about 48 kHz, which is higher than the audible frequency, is provided in the paper feeding section 250, the first ultrasonic motor 23
Accordingly, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 can be fed without generating noise. Further, the first ultrasonic motor 23
Is constituted by the piezo element 27 and the diaphragm 29 which is in close contact with the piezo element 27, so that the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 can be fed by a simple mechanism.

Further, since a rectangular parallelepiped projection 29a which is in contact with the photosensitive pressure sensitive paper is formed on one surface, the photosensitive pressure sensitive paper 21
Can be reliably fed without being developed by the pressing force of the ultrasonic vibration.

Since the light shielding door 293 is opened and closed according to the attachment / detachment of the storage section 290, it is possible to prevent the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 stored in the storage section 290 from being exposed to external light. Can be. Further, the transport unit 260
A first roller 261 that is rotatable, and a second roller 263 that is rotatably driven.
Since the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 is sandwiched between 61 and the second roller 263, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 can be reliably sent to the exposure unit 270 while maintaining a constant speed.

Therefore, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 can be exposed without disturbing the latent image. Further, the developing unit 280
And a second ultrasonic motor 31 vibrating at a frequency of about 48 kHz which is higher than the audible frequency.
Of the ultrasonic motor 31 without generating noise
The photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 can be developed. And the second
Since the ultrasonic motor 31 is composed of the piezo element 32 and the diaphragm 33 which is in close contact with the piezo element 32,
With a simple mechanism, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 can be developed,
At the same time, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 can be moved.

For this reason, the printer section 200 can be formed small and lightweight. Further, a projection 33 a extending in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction M of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 is provided on the diaphragm 33.
Is formed, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 can be reliably vibrated and pressed, and the latent image can be colored. The distance D3 between the nipping position P1 of the transport unit 260 and the center position P3 of the projection 33a of the developing unit 280 is determined by the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 2
1 is shorter than the length D2 of the side in the moving direction M, so that the transporting unit 260 and the developing unit 280 can surely move the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 being transported without remaining in the printer unit 200. Can be.

Further, the exposure position P2 of the exposure unit 270
The distance D4 from the center position P3 of the projection 33a of the developing unit 280.
Is longer than the length D1 of the front end 21a of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 and the rear end 21c of the photosensitive area 21b, so that while the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 is being exposed, the photosensitive unit 21 is transported only by the transport unit 260. , Can be moved, and the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21
It can move stably at a constant speed.

For this reason, the exposure to the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper 21 can be performed evenly. 39 and 40 show a second embodiment of an electronic camera with a printer according to the present invention.
3 shows a flowchart of control of the central control circuit 231 in the printer unit 200 (corresponding to FIG. 2). In this embodiment, in the control of the central control circuit 231, the control of step S43 of the first embodiment is deleted, and the image data can be printed only by operating the print button 219.

In the electronic camera with printer of this embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. However, in this embodiment, the operation mode is selected by the mode switch 113 to the photographing mode, and the print mode is selected. When the button 219 is operated, the image data is stored in the RAM 137.
And the control mechanism for printing the image data stored in the RAM 137, the image data can be easily printed simply by operating the print button 219.

Therefore, the photographing operation and the printing operation can be easily performed by one-handed operation. FIG. 41 shows an electronic camera with a printer according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
In this embodiment, the camera unit 100 and the printer unit 2 correspond to each other.
00 are integrated into the main body 400. A mode switch 113 is disposed on a side surface of the main body 400.

At a position adjacent to the mode switch 113, an insertion slot 223 is formed. This insertion slot 223
, A storage cassette 290 is detachably disposed. A release button 401 is arranged on the upper surface of the main body 400. A print button 219, a liquid crystal finder 213, an online lamp 215, and a print lamp 217 are arranged on the back surface of the main body 400.

As shown in the functional block diagram of FIG. 42, the camera section 100 in the main body section 400 has a photographing lens 117, a mode switch 113, a central control circuit 131,
An imaging circuit 133, a ROM 135, a RAM 137, and an interface unit 139 for connecting an IC card or the like;
A battery 141 is built in. The printer unit 200 in the main unit 400 includes a liquid crystal finder 213, an online lamp 215, a print lamp 217, a print button 219, a paper feed unit 250, a transport unit 260, and an exposure unit 2.
70, a developing unit 280, and a release button 401 are incorporated.

In this embodiment, the central control circuit 131 controls all functions of the camera unit 100 and the printer unit 200. When the release button 401 is operated, the central control circuit 131 converts the image data into
It is stored in the RAM 137. Further, the image data stored in the RAM 137 is displayed on the liquid crystal finder 213.

In the electronic camera with printer of this embodiment, the same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained. However, in this embodiment, since the camera unit 100 and the printer unit 200 are integrated, Since all functions can be controlled by the control circuit 131 and the infrared interfaces 105 and 205 are not required, the mechanism of the camera unit 100 and the printer unit 200 can be simplified as compared with the first embodiment. it can.

For this reason, the manufacturing cost can be significantly reduced. Further, since the printer unit 200 includes the liquid crystal finder 213 for displaying image data, the liquid crystal finder 213 can display image data to be shot and image data to be printed. Since the image data stored in the RAM 137 is displayed on the liquid crystal finder 213, the reproduced image data stored in the RAM 137 can be displayed on the liquid crystal finder 213.

Further, a release button 401 is provided in the printer unit 200, and by operating the release button 401, the photoelectrically converted image data is stored in the RAM 137. , Image data can be stored in the RAM 137. FIG. 43 is a functional block diagram of a fourth embodiment (corresponding to claim 16) of an electronic camera with a printer according to the present invention. In this embodiment, the RAM 235 is stored in the printer unit 200 in the main body unit 400. Is built-in.

In this embodiment, the release button 401
By the operation described above, the image data stored in the RAM 137 is transferred to the RAM 235, and the image data stored in the RAM 235 is displayed on the liquid crystal finder 213. Also in the electronic camera with a printer of this embodiment,
Although the same effects as those of the first and third embodiments can be obtained, in this embodiment, the RAM 235 is provided in the printer unit 200, and the image data transferred from the RAM 137 to the RAM 235 is displayed on the liquid crystal finder 213. Therefore, image data can be displayed on the liquid crystal finder 213 using the RAM 235 of the printer unit 200.

In the above-described first embodiment, an example has been described in which the camera unit 100 stores the image data subjected to photoelectric conversion and A / D conversion in the RAM 137. However, the present invention is limited to this embodiment. Not a thing,
For example, the image data may be stored in an IC card or the like via the interface unit 139. In this case, the image data can be stored without limiting the memory capacity.

In the first embodiment described above, an example was described in which the mode switch 113 was disposed in the camera unit 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. May be arranged.

In the above-described first embodiment, the example in which the engaging portions 103 and 203 are formed by permanent magnets has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, it may be formed by a simple locking lever and a locking hole.
03 may be any as long as the camera unit 100 and the printer unit 200 can be fixed to the extent that communication by the infrared interfaces 105 and 205 can be reliably performed.

In the first embodiment described above, the projection 29a of the first ultrasonic motor 23 of the paper feeding unit 250 and the projection 33a of the second ultrasonic motor 31 of the developing unit 280 are used.
Has been described with reference to the maximum amplitude position WP1,
The present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the present invention may be adjusted to the maximum amplitude positions WP2, WP3, WP4.

In the first embodiment described above, the piezo elements 27 and 32 are expanded and contracted at a frequency of about 48 kHz.
Although an example in which this is performed has been described, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.
May be any frequency as long as the standing wave W is generated at the projection 29a of the first ultrasonic motor 23 and the projection 33a of the second ultrasonic motor 31.

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According to the electronic camera with the printer of the first aspect,
The camera unit includes an imaging unit, a first memory unit that stores image data photoelectrically converted by the imaging unit, and a printing unit that prints the image data in the printer unit. And an electronic camera with a printer having a printer unit.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to the second aspect, the camera unit and the printer unit are detachably engaged with each other by the first engagement unit of the camera unit and the second engagement unit of the printer unit. Since the image data and the control information are communicated by the first communication unit of the camera unit and the second communication unit of the printer unit, the camera unit and the printer unit are not connected by a signal line or the like. It can be engaged by a simple engaging means.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to the third aspect, the first engaging means is disposed on the side opposite to the position on the optical image side of the camera section, and the second engaging means is disposed on the optical image side of the printer section. Since the printer unit is disposed at the position, the printer unit can be disposed at a position opposite to the optical image of the camera unit. In the electronic camera with a printer according to the fourth aspect, since the display unit for displaying the image data is provided in the printer unit, the image data to be photographed and the image data to be printed can be displayed by the display unit.

In the electronic camera with the printer according to the fifth aspect, the photoelectric conversion is performed by the image pickup means by the operation of the first release means provided in the camera unit or the operation of the second release means provided in the printer unit. Since the image data is stored in the first memory means, the camera unit,
Alternatively, image data can be released from either of the printer units.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to the present invention, the first release means and the second release means are arranged symmetrically with each other at a position away from the center of the camera section. Release operation can be performed. In the electronic camera with the printer according to the present invention, the image data is stored in the first memory by operating at least one of the first release means and the second release means. Alternatively, image data can be released from either of the printer units.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to the present invention, since the printer unit is provided with the instruction means for instructing the printing of the image data, the image data can be easily printed. In the electronic camera with the printer according to the ninth aspect, since the pointing means and the second release means are arranged symmetrically with each other at a position away from the center of the camera section, the second means can be held with one hand.
When the release of the photographed image is performed by operating the release means, the instruction means can be simultaneously operated with the other hand to print the photographed image.

In the electronic camera with the printer according to the tenth aspect,
The camera unit includes a selection unit for selecting an operation mode,
According to the operation mode selected by the selection means, the operation of the second release means and the instruction means controls the storage of the image data in the first memory means, and controls the start of the printing of the image data. Therefore, by a combination of operations of the second release means and the instruction means, it is possible to variously control the procedure of storing in the first memory means and printing image data.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to the eleventh aspect,
When the operation mode is selected to the photographing mode by the selection means and both the second release means and the instruction means are operated,
Since the image data is stored in the first memory means and the control mechanism prints the image data stored in the first memory means, for example, even if only the instruction means is operated by mistake,
Printing is not performed, and printing due to erroneous operation can be prevented.

For this reason, useless printing of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper can be prevented. In the electronic camera with a printer according to the twelfth aspect, the operation mode is selected to the reproduction mode by the selection means, and a control mechanism for printing the image data under the control of the printer unit when the instruction means is operated. Can be easily printed in the reproduction mode.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to the thirteenth aspect,
A control mechanism for storing image data in the first memory means and printing the image data stored in the first memory means when the operation mode is selected by the selection means to the photographing mode and the instruction means is operated. Therefore, the image data can be easily printed simply by operating the instruction means.

In the fourteenth aspect of the invention, there is provided an electronic camera with a printer.
Since the printer unit is provided with a display unit for displaying image data, the display unit can display image data to be photographed and image data to be printed. In the electronic camera with the printer according to the fifteenth aspect, the image data stored in the first memory means is displayed on the display means, so that the reproduced image data stored in the first memory means can be displayed on the display means. it can.

In the electronic camera with the printer according to the sixteenth aspect,
A second memory unit provided in the printer unit, and image data transferred from the first memory unit to the second memory unit;
Since the image data is displayed on the display means, the image data can be displayed on the display means using the second memory means of the printer unit. In the electronic camera with a printer according to the present invention, the release means is provided in the printer section, and the photoelectrically converted image data is stored in the first memory means by the operation of the release means. Thereby, the image data can be stored in the first memory means.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to the eighteenth aspect,
The printer section includes a storage section for storing photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper, a paper supply section for feeding photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper, a transport section for transporting photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper, and an exposure section for exposing a latent image to the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper. Since a developing unit for developing a latent image is provided, printing can be performed by a simple mechanism without incorporating a consumable member such as ink in the printer unit.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to the nineteenth aspect,
Since the paper feed unit is provided with the first ultrasonic motor that vibrates at a frequency equal to or higher than the audible frequency, the first ultrasonic motor can feed the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper without generating noise. . In the electronic camera with the printer according to the twentieth aspect, the first ultrasonic motor is constituted by the piezoelectric element and the vibrating member that is in close contact with the piezoelectric element, so that the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper can be fed by a simple mechanism. it can.

Further, since a substantially rectangular parallelepiped projection which is in contact with the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper on one surface is formed on the vibrating member, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper can be reliably fed without being developed by the pressing force of the ultrasonic vibration. can do. In the electronic camera with the printer according to the twenty-first aspect, since the light shielding door is configured to open and close according to the attachment / detachment of the storage unit, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper stored in the storage unit is:
Exposure by external light can be prevented.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to the twenty-second aspect,
The transport unit includes a rotatable first roller and a rotatable second roller, and the first and second rollers sandwich the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper. The pressure paper can be reliably sent to the exposure unit while maintaining a constant speed. Therefore, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper can be exposed without disturbing the latent image.

In the electronic camera with a printer according to the twenty-third aspect,
Since the developing unit is provided with the second ultrasonic motor that vibrates at a frequency equal to or higher than the audible frequency, the second ultrasonic motor can develop photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper without generating noise. In the electronic camera with a printer according to the twenty-fourth aspect, the second ultrasonic motor is constituted by the piezoelectric element and the vibration member that is in close contact with the piezoelectric element, so that the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper can be developed with a simple mechanism. At the same time, the photosensitive pressure sensitive paper can be moved.

Therefore, the printer section can be made small and lightweight. Further, since the vibrating member is formed with a projection extending in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper can be reliably vibrated and pressurized, and a latent image can be colored. In the electronic camera with a printer according to the twenty-fifth aspect, the distance between the transport unit and the developing unit is shorter than the length of the side of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper in the moving direction. The pressure paper can be reliably moved without being held in the printer section.

Since the distance between the exposure section and the development section is longer than the length of the exposure area of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper in the moving direction, the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper can be transported only by the transport section while the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper is being exposed. , And can move the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper stably at a constant speed. Therefore, the exposure to the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper can be performed evenly.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a first embodiment of an electronic camera with a printer according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a mechanism of a camera unit.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a mechanism of a printer unit.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a sheet feeding unit of the printer unit.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a first ultrasonic motor.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a transport unit of the printer unit.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exposure unit of the printer unit.

FIG. 9 is a top view showing details of the LED array.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a developing unit of the printer unit.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a second ultrasonic motor.

FIG. 12 is a top view showing the length of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper and the length of the photosensitive region of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper.

FIG. 13 is a side view illustrating a distance between a transport unit and an exposure unit of the printer unit and a developing unit.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing details of a photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper.

FIG. 15 is a sectional view showing details of a storage cassette.

FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state where a storage cassette is inserted into a printer unit.

FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the light blocking door of the storage cassette is in contact with a stopper.

FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the front end of the storage cassette is in contact with a limit switch.

FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the push-up plate and the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper are pushed up by the push-up member.

FIG. 20 is a top view showing the expanded and contracted state of the piezo element.

FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing a state where a standing wave is generated.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of occurrence of a standing wave.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an elliptical locus at the maximum amplitude position.

FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper is fed by a first ultrasonic motor of a paper feeding unit.

FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper is sent from a paper supply unit to a transport unit.

FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper is sent from the transport unit to the exposure unit.

FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where a latent image is recorded on photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper in an exposure unit.

FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper is sent out in a transport unit, an exposure unit, and a development unit.

FIG. 29 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper is developed in the developing unit.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing the state of transmission and reception of control commands between the central control circuit of the camera unit and the central control circuit of the printer unit during linked shooting.

FIG. 31 is a block diagram illustrating a mechanism of a camera unit and a printer unit during linked shooting.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating control of a central control circuit of a camera unit during linked shooting.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating control of a central control circuit of a printer unit during linked shooting.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating control of a central control circuit of a printer unit during linked shooting.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating control of a central control circuit of the printer unit when printing image data.

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing various states displayed on the liquid crystal finder.

FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing a driving order and a driving time of a sheet feeding unit, a conveying unit, an exposing unit, and a developing unit.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the control of the central control circuit of the camera unit during single shooting.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating control of a central control circuit of a printer unit in a second embodiment of the electronic camera with a printer according to the present invention.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating control of a central control circuit of a printer unit in a second embodiment of the electronic camera with a printer according to the present invention.

FIG. 41 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of the electronic camera with a printer according to the present invention.

FIG. 42 is a block diagram showing each mechanism in a third embodiment of the electronic camera with printer of the present invention.

FIG. 43 is a block diagram showing each mechanism in a fourth embodiment of the electronic camera with a printer according to the present invention.

FIG. 44 is a sectional view showing a conventional electronic camera and printer.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 21 photosensitive pressure sensitive paper 23 first ultrasonic motor 27, 32 piezo element (piezoelectric element) 29 diaphragm (vibrating member) 29a projection 31 second ultrasonic motor 33 diaphragm (vibrating member) 33a projection 100 camera section 103 Joint (first engagement means) 105 Infrared interface (first communication means) 111 First release button (first release means) 113 Mode switch (selection means) 133 Imaging circuit (imaging means) 137 RAM ( 1st memory unit) 200 printer unit 203 engaging unit (second engaging unit) 205 infrared interface (second communication unit) 209 second release button (second release unit) 213 liquid crystal finder (display unit) ) 219 print button (instruction means) 235 RAM (second memory means) 250 paper feeder 260 transport Part 261 first roller 263 second roller 270 exposed portion 280 developing unit 281 pressing plate (pressing member) 290 accommodating cassette (housing part) 293 light-shielding door 401 release button (release means)

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Claims (25)

[Claims] An imaging unit for photoelectrically converting an optical image into image data; a camera unit having a first memory unit for storing the image data; a printer unit having a printing unit for printing the image data; A portable electronic camera with a printer, comprising: 2. The camera section, a first engagement means for detachably engaging the camera section and the printer section with each other, and controlling the image data between the camera section and the printer section. First communication means for communicating information, the printer section, second engagement means for detachably engaging the camera section and the printer section with each other, and the camera section and the printer section. 2. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 1, further comprising: a second communication unit configured to communicate the image data and the control information with the electronic camera. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first engaging unit is disposed on a side opposite to the optical image, and the second engaging unit is disposed at a position facing the optical image. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 2. 4. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 2, wherein the printer unit includes a display unit for displaying the image data. 5. The camera unit comprises: first release means for storing the image data photoelectrically converted by the imaging means in the first memory means; and the printer unit comprises: 3. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 2, further comprising a second release unit for storing the converted image data in the first memory unit. 6. The first release means is disposed at a position distant from the center of the camera section, and the second release means is provided on a side opposite to the first release means with respect to the center. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 5, wherein the electronic camera is arranged. 7. When at least one of the first release unit and the second release unit is operated, the camera unit stores the image data in the first memory unit. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 5, characterized in that: 8. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 5, wherein the printer unit includes an instruction unit for instructing the printing unit to start printing the image data. 9. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 8, wherein the indicating means is arranged on the opposite side of the center from the second release means. 10. The camera unit, further comprising: selection means for selecting an operation mode, wherein the image is obtained by operating the second release means and the instruction means in accordance with the operation mode selected by the selection means. The storage of data in the first memory means and the start of printing are controlled.
The electronic camera with a printer according to the above. 11. When the operation mode selected by the selection unit is a shooting mode, and when both the second release unit and the instruction unit are operated, the camera unit converts the image data into the image data. 11. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 10, wherein the image data is stored in a first memory unit, and the printer unit prints the image data stored in the first memory unit. 12. The printer according to claim 10, wherein the operation mode selected by the selection unit is a reproduction mode, and the printer unit prints the image data when the instruction unit is operated. Electronic camera with printer. 13. The operation mode selected by the selection unit is the photographing mode, and when the instruction unit is operated, the camera unit stores the image data in the first memory unit, The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 10, wherein the printer unit prints the image data stored in the first memory unit. 14. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 1, wherein the printer unit includes a display unit that displays the image data. 15. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 14, wherein said display means displays said image data stored in said first memory means. 16. The printer unit includes a second memory unit to which the image data stored in the first memory unit is transferred, and the display unit is stored in the second memory unit. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 14, wherein the image data is displayed. 17. The image forming apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the printer unit includes a release unit, and the image data photoelectrically converted by the imaging unit in response to an operation of the release unit.
17. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 16, wherein the electronic camera is stored in the first memory. 18. A printer according to claim 1, further comprising: a detachable storage unit for storing the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper so as to be capable of feeding the light-sensitive pressure-sensitive paper; A feeding unit that feeds the fed photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper; an exposure unit that exposes the transported photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper with a latent image; and a developing unit that presses the exposed photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 1, further comprising: 19. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 18, wherein the paper feeding unit includes a first ultrasonic motor that vibrates at a frequency higher than an audible frequency. 20. The first ultrasonic motor, comprising: a piezoelectric element; and a vibration member having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped protrusion that is in close contact with the piezoelectric element and is in contact with the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper on one surface. 20. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 19, wherein the projection contacts the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper to feed the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper. 21. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 18, wherein the paper supply unit includes a mechanism that opens and closes the light shielding door in accordance with attachment and detachment of the storage unit. 22. The transporting unit, comprising: a first roller that is rotatable; and a second roller that holds the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper together with the first roller and is driven to rotate. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 18. 23. The developing unit, comprising: a second ultrasonic motor that vibrates at a frequency higher than an audible frequency; and an extruding member that presses the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper together with the second ultrasonic motor. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 18, wherein 24. The second ultrasonic motor, comprising: a piezoelectric element; and a vibrating member having a protrusion that is in close contact with the piezoelectric element and that extends in a direction perpendicular to a moving direction of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper. The electronic camera with a printer according to claim 23, characterized in that: 25. The transporting unit and the developing unit are arranged to be shorter than a length of a side of the photosensitive pressure-sensitive paper in a moving direction, and the exposing unit and the developing unit are configured to expose the latent image. 2. The castle is located at a distance longer than the length of the castle in the direction of movement.
8. The electronic camera with a printer according to 8.