JPH11188958A - Label writer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To minimize the generation of waste caused by the use of a label writer. SOLUTION: In a label writer 1, a printing tape and an ink ribbon having a shape almost the same to that thereof are moved in a mutually superposed state at the same time and the ink of the ink ribbon is transferred to the printing tape by the printing head 12 on the side of a main body to form a label. The label writer 1 is equipped with a housing case 4 wherein the printing tape and the ink ribbon are housed so as to be capable of being simultaneously moved in a mutually superposed state and a case fitting part 6 in which the housing case 4 is fitted in such a state that the superposed printing tape and ink ribbon and the printing head 12 are mutually aligned. The housing case 4 is formed by integrally or separately providing the housing part of the printing tape and the housing part of the ink ribbon. On the side of the main body, the printing tape housing part and the ink ribbon housing part may be provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a label writer which minimizes generation of waste.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a printing tape and an ink ribbon used in a label writer are incorporated in a cartridge. That is, the printing tape and the ink ribbon are integrated into one cartridge.

When the printing tape or the ink ribbon runs out due to the use of the label writer, the entire cartridge is replaced. This makes it possible to replace the printing tape or the ink ribbon very easily.

[0004]

However, as described above, when the entire cartridge is replaced, the cartridge case is discarded after being used once. In addition, it is rare that the printing tape and the ink ribbon run out at the same time, and when either one runs out, both must be replaced. For this reason, there is a problem that parts that can still be used are wasted.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problem, and has as its object to provide a label writer in which waste is reduced and waste is reduced.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a label writer according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a printing tape and an ink ribbon which are moved one on top of the other, simultaneously.
In a label writer that creates a label by transferring the ink of the ink ribbon to a printing tape with a print head provided on the main body side, a storage case in which at least one of the printing tape and the ink ribbon is removably stored, A case fitting portion that is provided on the main body side and fits the storage case, wherein the storage case aligns the superposed printing tape and ink ribbon and the print head on the main body side with each other. , And is fitted into the case fitting portion on the main body side.

With the above configuration, when using the label writer, the printing tape and the ink ribbon are stored in the storage case and fitted into the case fitting portion. When the label writer is used up, either the printing tape or the ink ribbon is used up, remove the storage case from the case fitting part, take out the used printing tape or ink ribbon from this storage case, and replace it with a new one. I do. Thereafter, the storage case is fitted into the case fitting portion again.

Thus, even when the printing tape or the ink ribbon is used up, the remaining one is not wasted. Further, the storage case is used as it is, and is not wasted.

A label writer according to a second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that one or both of the printing tape and the ink ribbon are wound without a core and are removably stored in the storage case. .

[0010] With the above configuration, the printing tape or the ink ribbon is stored in the storage case with only the printing tape or the ink ribbon wound thereon. This prevents the core from becoming waste.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the label writer, the storage case winds the printing tape and rotatably supports the printing tape core and the ink ribbon. A printed ink ribbon core, an ink ribbon take-up core for winding the printed ink ribbon, and a platen for simultaneously moving the print head, the printing tape, and the ink ribbon by overlapping each other during printing. And a roller,
On the main body side, an ink ribbon take-up drive shaft that fits into the ink ribbon take-up core to rotate the ink ribbon take-up core during printing, and fits into the platen roller to print during printing. And a platen drive shaft for rotating a platen roller to feed the tape in the forward direction.

According to the above construction, the printing tape is wound around the printing tape core and is fed out in accordance with printing. The ink ribbon is wound around an ink ribbon core, and is simultaneously moved between a print head and a platen roller driven by a platen drive shaft in a state of being superimposed on a printing tape in accordance with printing. The printed ink ribbon is wound around an ink ribbon winding core driven by an ink ribbon winding drive shaft.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the label writer, the storage case includes a printing tape storage section for storing the printing tape, and a separate member from the printing tape storage section, and stores the ink ribbon. And an ink ribbon storage portion.

According to the above configuration, the storage case is divided into the printing tape storage portion and the ink ribbon storage portion. Therefore, only the used storage portion of the printing tape or the ink ribbon, which is used up, is taken out of the case fitting portion and newly taken out. Replace with something. This facilitates replacement of the printing tape or ink ribbon.

In the label writer according to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the printing tape and the ink ribbon are overlapped with each other and moved at the same time, and the ink of the ink ribbon is transferred to the printing tape by a print head provided on the main body side. In a label writer that creates a label, the main body has a printing tape storage section and an ink ribbon storage section, the printing tape is in the printing tape storage section, and the ink ribbon is in the ink ribbon storage section. It is characterized by being housed independently and detachably.

According to the above configuration, since the printing tape storage section and the ink ribbon storage section are directly provided on the main body, the storage case itself becomes unnecessary, and the generation of waste can be greatly reduced.

The label writer according to the sixth invention further comprises:
At the time of printing, in order to align the print head, the printing tape and the ink ribbon with each other, a platen roller for overlapping the printing tape and the ink ribbon, and winding the printing tape, A printing tape core rotatably supported, an ink ribbon core wound around the ink ribbon and rotatably supported when the main body is mounted, and an ink ribbon winding core for winding the printed ink ribbon. Have
An ink ribbon take-up drive shaft, which is fitted to the ink ribbon take-up core and rotates the ink ribbon take-up core at the time of printing, and a platen roller which fits at the platen roller at the time of printing. And a platen drive shaft for moving the printed tape to discharge the printed tape to the outside of the main body.

With the above arrangement, the printing tape is wound around the printing tape core, and the ink ribbon is wound around the ink ribbon core. At the time of printing, a printing tape and the ink ribbon are superimposed on each other between a print head and a platen roller driven by a platen drive shaft, and printing is performed. After printing, the used ink ribbon is wound around the ink ribbon winding core driven by the ink ribbon winding drive shaft.

A label writer according to a seventh aspect of the present invention further comprises a tape core drive shaft on the main body side, the tape core driving shaft being fitted to the printing tape core and rotating the printing tape core to rewind the printing tape. It is characterized by the following.

With the above arrangement, the printing tape core is rotated by the tape core drive shaft, and the printing tape is rewound. Thus, color printing or the like is performed.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the label writer further comprises an ink ribbon core drive shaft which is fitted on the ink ribbon core and rotates the ink ribbon core at the time of printing on the main body side. I do.

According to the above configuration, the ink ribbon core is rotated by the ink ribbon core drive shaft to feed the ink ribbon. Thus, color printing or the like is performed.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the label writer, the ink ribbon core drive shaft rotates the ink ribbon core to rewind the ink ribbon.

According to the above configuration, the ink ribbon is rewound by rotating the ink ribbon core about the ink ribbon core drive shaft. Thus, printing of an ink ribbon compatible with multi-strike is performed.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the label writer, the printing tape core has printing tape information comprising a width, a color, and a material of the tape for defining a type of the printing tape;
A tape information detecting unit is provided on the main body side for detecting the printing tape information.

According to the above construction, the printing tape information of the printing tape core is detected by the tape information detecting section of the main body,
Printing control is performed according to the information.

[0027]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 is a perspective view showing a label writer according to a first embodiment and a storage case fitted therein, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a storage case of the label writer according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the storage case. Figure,
FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a storage case according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a modification.

[First Embodiment] In a label writer 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, a printing tape 2 and an ink ribbon 3 are integrally and detachably housed. The storage case 4 was used.

The upper surface of the label writer 1 mainly includes a case fitting portion 6 in which the storage case 4 is fitted and stored, and a keyboard 7 for inputting characters and the like to be printed on the printing tape 2.
And a display panel 8 for displaying the print contents and the like input by the keyboard 7. The case fitting portion 6 and the display panel 8 are configured to be closed by an opening / closing door 9. The opening and closing door 9 is provided with windows 9A and 9B for viewing the case fitting portion 6 and the display panel 8 from outside.

In the main body of the label writer 1, a control unit for processing input data input from the keyboard 7, display data displayed on the display panel 8, controlling a drive system of each unit, a power supply circuit, etc. Is built-in.

The case fitting portion 6 is formed in the same shape and slightly larger dimensions as the storage case 4. Thereby, the storage case 4 is detachably fitted to the case fitting portion 6. When the storage case 4 is fitted to the case fitting portion 6, the platen drive shaft 11 that fits into a later-described platen 28 built in the storage case 4 to rotate the platen 28, A print head 12 for transferring the ink of the ink ribbon 3 to the tape 2 is provided. The platen drive shaft 11 can be moved in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction so that the platen 28 can be pinched or released on the main body side of the label writer 1. The main body of the label writer 1 also incorporates a drive motor for the platen drive shaft 11, a drive circuit for the print head 12, and the like. Then, the print head 12 and the platen 2
The printing tape 2 and the ink ribbon 3 are sandwiched between the printing tape 2 and the printing tape 8 so that only the printing tape 2 is sent out to the outside while printing is performed on the surface of the printing tape 2.

The platen drive shaft 1 of the case fitting portion 6
At a position adjacent to the print head 1 and the print head 12, there is provided a sending groove 14 for sending out the printing tape 2 after printing. A cutter (not shown) for cutting the printing tape 2 in the delivery groove 14 is provided at a position facing the delivery groove 14.

Further, near the center of the case fitting portion 6,
A tape core drive shaft 15 that is inserted into a tape support bar portion 26 of a storage case 4 described later, fits with the tape core 2A of the printing tape 2, and reversely rotates the tape core 2A is provided. The tape core drive shaft 15 is used to print the printing tape 2 when performing over-coating of different colors during color printing.
Or the leading end of the printing tape 2 cut by the cutter in the sending groove 14 is attached to the print head 1A.
Or rewind to position 2.

In the case fitting portion 6, at a position matching a payout core 29 and a take-up core 30 in the storage case 4 described later, a pay-out side and a take-up side which are fitted with these and driven to rotate are provided. A core drive shaft (neither shown) is provided.

The storage case 4 is generally constituted by a case body 21 and an opening / closing lid 22 which is attached to the case body 21 by a hinge (not shown) so as to be openable and closable. The hinge may be a separate hinge or an integral hinge. In the case of an integral hinge, the thickness of the connecting portion between the case body 21 and the opening / closing lid 22 is reduced to provide a hinge function. This hinge is connected to a tape hole 27 described later.
Are provided on other side walls except the side wall 21A having This is for facilitating the mounting of the printing tape 2.

A printing tape 2 is provided in the case body 21.
And an ink ribbon storage portion 24 for storing the ink ribbon 3 are formed.

A tape supporting rod portion 2 for rotatably supporting the printing tape 2 is provided in the center of the printing tape storage portion 23.
6 are provided. The tape support bar 26 is formed in a hollow shape and fits on the tape core drive shaft 15 of the case fitting portion 6. A tape hole 27 for sending out the printing tape 2 to the outside is provided at a boundary portion between the printing tape storage unit 23 and the ink ribbon storage unit 24. Further, a platen 28 is provided in a position facing the tape hole 27 in the printing tape storage unit 23.

The ink ribbon accommodating section 24 is provided with a feeding core 29 and a winding core 30. A new ribbon is wound around the payout core 29. That is, the payout core 29 on which the new ribbon is wound is the new ink ribbon 3. The take-up core 30 winds up the used ribbon used for printing on the printing tape 2. The feeding core 29 and the winding core 30 are rotatably supported between the bottom plate of the case main body 21 and the opening / closing lid 22. The distance between the axes of the feeding core 29 and the winding core 30 is
In order to make the ink ribbon storage section 24 compact, it is set as short as possible. That is, the minimum distance is set in consideration of the radius of each of the cores 29 and 30 and the thickness of the ribbon wound around the payout core 29. In addition, payout core 2
The winding core 9 and the winding core 30 are formed of the same member. As a result, when a new ribbon is wound, it becomes the payout core 29, and when the used ribbon is wound, it becomes the take-up core 30. The pay-out core 29 and the take-up core 30 are driven by a core drive shaft (not shown). This drive shaft is known, and the description thereof is omitted.

A print head insertion hole 31 for inserting the print head 12 is provided in a position adjacent to the platen 28 in the ink ribbon storage section 24. The print head 12 is inserted from the print head insertion hole 31 in a state where the storage case 4 is attached to the case fitting portion 6, and faces the platen 28. At the time of printing, the printing tape 2 and the ink ribbon 3 are sandwiched between the print head 12 and the platen 28 in an overlapping state. The opening / closing lid 22 is also provided with a print head insertion hole 32 at a position matching the print head insertion hole 31.

The printing tape 2 is made of paper or synthetic resin. The back surface of the printing tape 2 is subjected to an adhesive process, and a backing paper is attached. The core of the ink ribbon 3 and the storage case 4 are also made of paper or synthetic resin.
When the storage case 4 is formed of paper, the print head insertion hole 32 or the like may be provided in advance, or a perforation or cut may be made in the print head insertion hole 32 so as to be provided later. Is also good.

Printing tape 2 attached to storage case 4
The length of the ink ribbon 3 is appropriately set, and is individually replaced when the ink ribbon 3 is used up. The length of the printing tape 2 and the ink ribbon 3 may be the same length (in the case of single-color printing), three times and six times (in the case of performing color printing with three-color ink ribbons), and four times, if necessary. -Set appropriately according to each design, such as 8 times (when color printing is performed with four color ink ribbons) or more. The width of the printing tape 2 and the width of the ink ribbon 3 are the same, or the ink ribbon 3 is set slightly larger. This is to enable printing over the entire area of the printing tape 2 in the width direction. In addition, 3 in the figure
3, 34, 35 and 36 are drive shaft insertion holes into which the respective drive shafts are inserted.

The platen 28 and the like other than the printing tape 2 and the ink ribbon 3 can be replaced by opening and closing the cover 22 of the storage case 4.

As described above, there are two types of ink ribbons, a single-color ink ribbon and a three-color or four-color ink, which can be identified according to the type of each ribbon. Is provided in the core portion. As the mark, a bar code, a black and white band of concentric circles, or the like is used. This is detected by a known reading device as a tape information detecting unit. This information is used as control information in various printing modes on the printing tape 2.

[Operation] In the label writer 1 having the above configuration,
Open the opening / closing lid 22 of the storage case 4 and set the tape supporting rod 26
Then, the tape core 2 </ b> A of the printing tape 2 is fitted to the printing tape 2, and the printing tape 2 is mounted in the storage case 4. At this time, the leading end of the printing tape 2 is extended outside through the tape hole 27. Further, a new core 29 wound with a new ribbon is provided.
(Ink ribbon 3) and take-up core 30 are also in storage case 4.
Install inside. In this state, the opening / closing lid 22 is closed.

Next, the door 9 of the label writer 1 is opened, and the storage case 4 is mounted on the case fitting portion 6. At this time, the leading end of the printing tape 2 is inserted into the sending groove 14 and extends out of the label writer 1. Next, the door 9 is closed. At this time, the printing tape 2 and the ink ribbon 3 are located between the printing head 12 and the platen 28 in a state where they are superimposed on each other.

Further, the mark provided on the core 29 of the ink ribbon 3 is detected by an optical sensor incorporated in the label writer 1, and the type of the ink ribbon 3 is identified. The print mode is set according to the type of the ink ribbon 3. That is, in the case of the ink ribbon 3 of a single color, the printing tape 2
The ink ribbon 3 and the ink ribbon 3 are simultaneously sent in the forward direction by the platen 28, and are sequentially printed in the sending direction. Also,
When color printing is performed using the three or four color ink ribbons 3, the printing tape 2 and the ink ribbon 3
And the printing tape 2 is rewound in the reverse direction.

In an actual printing operation, characters to be printed and the like are input through the keyboard 7. The input characters and the like are confirmed on the display panel 8 and the keyboard 7
Press the print button inside. As a result, the respective units are driven to perform printing.

When the printing tape 2 or the ink ribbon 3 has been used by this printing operation, the door 9 is opened and the storage case 4 is taken out from the case fitting portion 6. Then
The lid 22 of the storage case 4 is opened, the tape core 2A or the ink ribbon 3 of the used printing tape 2 is taken out, and a new printing tape 2 or the like is fitted. When the replacement time has come due to wear of the platen 28, etc.,
The platen 28 is also replaced at the same time.

Next, the opening / closing lid 22 is closed and the storage case 4 is closed.
Is attached to the case fitting portion 6, and the printing operation is restarted.

When the used printing tape 2 or ink ribbon 3 is replaced, the replacement operation may be performed with the opening / closing door 9 opened and the storage case 4 attached to the case fitting portion 6.

[Effect] As described above, even when either the printing tape 2 or the ink ribbon 3 is used up, the remaining one is not wasted. Further, the storage case 4 and the platen 28 are also used as they are, so that they are not wasted.

Thus, the generation of waste due to the use of the label writer 1 can be minimized.

[Second Embodiment] Next, a label writer according to a second embodiment will be described. Since the label writer according to the present embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the label writer 1 of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted. The feature of this embodiment, which is different from the first embodiment, is that the storage case is configured as separate members for the storage portion of the printing tape 2 and the storage portion of the ink ribbon 3.

The specific configuration is as shown in FIG.
That is, the storage case 41 according to the present embodiment has a configuration in which the storage case 4 of the first embodiment is divided into two. The storage case 41 includes a printing tape storage section 42 (a section corresponding to the printing tape storage section 23) and an ink ribbon storage section 43 (a section corresponding to the ink ribbon storage section 24) storing the ink ribbon 3. It is divided and configured as separate members.

The joint surface between the two divided members 42 and 43 may be provided with a wall surface except for the portion where the platen 28 is located, or may not be provided at all. This storage case 4
1 has the same internal structure as the storage case 4 of the first embodiment.

With this configuration, the printing tape storage section 42
The ink ribbon accommodating section 43 and the ink ribbon accommodating section 43 are attached to the case fitting section 6 of the label writer 1 in a state where the joining surfaces are aligned. At this time, the printing tape 2 and the ink ribbon 3 housed therein are overlapped with each other, and the space between the platen 28 provided on the printing tape housing section 42 side and the print head 12 on the label writer 1 side. Located in.

With this configuration, when the printing tape 2 or the ink ribbon 3 is used up, the storage section 42 or 43 on the used side is removed from the case fitting section 6 and the new printing tape 2 or the new ink ribbon 3 It is replaced and attached to the case fitting portion 6.

Thus, the same operation and effect as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

[Third Embodiment] Next, a label writer according to a third embodiment will be described. Since the label writer according to the present embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the label writer 1 of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

The label writer according to the present embodiment includes a printing tape 2 and an ink ribbon 3 as in the first embodiment.
It is characterized in that the label tape writer 1 is provided directly with the printing tape storage section and the ink ribbon storage section without using the storage case 4 for storing the ink. That is, the internal structure of the storage case 4 is directly formed on the label writer 1. For this reason,
The internal configurations of the printing tape storage unit and the ink ribbon storage unit of the label writer 1 are the same as those of the storage case 4 of the first embodiment.
It is almost the same as the internal configuration of.

However, the following points are different. The tape supporting rod portion 26 of the storage case 4 of the first embodiment is not provided, and the tape core drive shaft 15 is provided directly. The platen 28 is directly attached to the platen drive shaft 11. The portion of the tape hole 27 is the sending groove 14.

With the above configuration, when the printing tape 2 or the ink ribbon 3 is used up by using the label writer, the opening / closing door 9 is opened and the printing tape 2 or the like used up from the printing tape storage section or the ink ribbon storage section. Remove and replace with a new one. Thereafter, the door 9 is closed, and the printing operation is restarted.

As a result, the storage case 4 for storing the printing tape 2 and the ink ribbon 3 becomes unnecessary, so that the storage case 4 does not become waste. In addition, since the used printing tape or ink ribbon can be individually replaced, the remaining one is not wasted.

As a result, the generation of waste due to the use of the label writer can be minimized.

[Modifications] (1) In each of the above embodiments, the core 2A and the like are provided on the printing tape 2 and the ink ribbon 3, respectively. However, the core may not be provided. In this case, a core drive shaft is not provided, and a support shaft for supporting the printing tape 2 and the ink ribbon 3 is provided. Note that only the winding core 30 is provided. The printing tape and the ink ribbon are mounted on the support shaft in the storage case in a state where only the printing tape and the ink ribbon are wound. The printing tape 2 and the ink ribbon 3 are printed while being fed in one direction by a platen 28. This prevents the core from becoming waste.

(2) In the above embodiments, the label writer having a specific structure has been described as an example, but this is only an example. The present invention is not limited to the label writer having such a structure, and is applicable to label writers having various structures. That is, any label writer having a case fitting portion into which the storage case according to the present invention is fitted may be used. The present invention can be applied by providing the case fitting portion in all existing label writers. In this case, holes for inserting a print head, a drive shaft, and the like are appropriately formed in accordance with various label writers. Further, in accordance with various printing formats, tape information is recorded, various kinds of sensors for reading the information are provided, and a method of rewinding a printing tape or an ink ribbon is adopted.

Further, in the case where the label tape writer body is provided with the printing tape storage section and the ink ribbon storage section, the present invention can be applied by providing the case fitting section having the above-described configuration in various label writers. .

According to these, the same operation and effect as those of the above embodiments can be obtained.

(3) When an ink ribbon compatible with multi-strike is used as the ink ribbon 3 of the label writer 1 of the first embodiment, the drive shaft for driving the feeding core 29 and the take-up core 30 is appropriately adjusted in the forward and reverse directions. Rotate. Thereby, it is used repeatedly.

(4) In each of the above embodiments, the tape core 2A for rewinding the printing tape 2 is provided. However, in the case of a ribbon coated with a single color ink, the tape core drive shaft 1
5, the printing tape 2 is not reversely rotated, so that the tape core 2A need not be provided. in this case,
The printing tape 2 and the ink ribbon 3 are fed out by the platen 28.

In the ink ribbon 3, the feeding core 29 may be omitted. The winding core 30 is left as it is because it is necessary to wind the ribbon after the printing on the printing tape 2.

(5) In the first and second embodiments,
Although the platen 28 is stored in the storage case 4, the platen 28 may be directly provided in the case fitting portion 6 instead of the platen drive shaft 11, and an insertion hole for the platen 28 may be provided on the storage case 4 side. .

(6) As described above, the printing tape 2
Alternatively, the core of the ink ribbon 3 and the storage case 4 may be formed of paper. In the case of the storage case 4, as shown in FIG. A print head hole 45, a hole 46 for rotatably supporting each core, an insertion hole 47 for the tape core drive shaft 15, and an insertion hole 48 for the platen drive shaft 11 are provided. Each of the holes 45, 46, 47, 48 is formed with perforations or cuts. The perforations or cuts may be folded inward and inserted into the core through upper and lower openings to rotatably support each core.

(7) In each of the above-described embodiments, both the printing tape 2 and the ink ribbon 3 in the storage case can be replaced. However, one of them is set to be long and stored in the storage case. Alternatively, the other may be replaced with a normal length when used up. For example, the ink ribbon 3 is lengthened and mounted in the storage case, and the printing tape 2 is appropriately replaced.

[0075]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
The following effects are obtained.

(1) A storage case in which a label writer is housed in a state in which a printing tape and an ink ribbon can be detachably mounted and can be simultaneously moved while being superimposed on each other, and a storage case provided on the label writer main body side. Since the printing tape and the ink ribbon overlapped with each other and the print head on the main body side are aligned with each other and provided with a case fitting portion to be fitted therein, either the printing tape or the ink ribbon can be used. Even when it has been used up, the remaining one will not be wasted. Further, the storage case is used as it is, and is not wasted.
As a result, the generation of waste due to the use of the label writer can be minimized.

(2) Since the storage case has a printing tape storage section for storing the printing tape and an ink ribbon storage section for storing the ink ribbon as separate members, either the printing tape or the ink ribbon can be used. Even when all of them are used up, there is no need to waste the remaining one. Further, the storage case is used as it is, and is not wasted. As a result, the generation of waste due to the use of the label writer can be minimized.

(3) Since the label writer body is provided with a printing tape storage section for detachably storing a printing tape and an ink ribbon storage section for detachably storing an ink ribbon, the printing tape and the ink A storage case for storing the ribbon is not required. Therefore, the storage case does not become waste. In addition, since the used printing tape or ink ribbon can be individually replaced, the remaining one is not wasted. As a result, the generation of waste due to the use of the label writer can be minimized.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a label writer according to a first embodiment of the present invention and a storage case fitted therein.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a storage case of the label writer according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a storage case of the label writer according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a storage case according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a modification.

[Explanation of symbols]

1: Label writer, 2: Printing tape, 3: Ink ribbon, 4: Storage case, 6: Case fitting part, 7: Keyboard, 8: Display panel, 9: Opening / closing door, 11: Platen drive shaft, 12: Print head, 14: delivery groove, 15: tape core drive shaft, 21: case body, 22: open / close lid, 23:
Printing tape storage unit, 24: ink ribbon storage unit, 2
6: Tape support rod, 27: Tape hole. 28: platen, 29: payout core, 30: take-up core.

Claims (10)

[Claims] In a label writer, a printing tape and an ink ribbon are overlapped with each other and moved simultaneously, and a print head provided on a main body transfers ink of the ink ribbon to the printing tape to produce a label. A storage case in which at least one of the printing tape and the ink ribbon is removably stored; and a case fitting portion provided on the main body side and in which the storage case is fitted. The storage case is overlapped. A label writer, wherein a printing tape and an ink ribbon and a print head of the main body are aligned with each other and fitted into the case fitting portion of the main body. 2. The label writer according to claim 1, wherein one or both of the printing tape and the ink ribbon are wound without a core and are removably stored in the storage case. And a label writer. 3. The label writer according to claim 1, wherein the storage case winds the printing tape, and rotatably winds the printing tape core rotatably supported and the ink ribbon. An ink ribbon core supported by the printer, an ink ribbon take-up core for winding the ink ribbon after printing, and at the time of printing, the print head, the printing tape, and the ink ribbon are simultaneously moved while overlapping each other. An ink ribbon take-up drive shaft that fits into the ink ribbon take-up core and rotates the ink ribbon take-up core during printing; and a platen roller that fits into the platen roller. And a platen drive shaft for rotating a platen roller in order to send out the printing tape in the forward direction during printing. Label writer characterized the door. 4. The label writer according to claim 1, wherein the storage case is configured as a printing tape storage unit that stores the printing tape, and as a separate member from the printing tape storage unit. A label writer for storing the ink ribbon. 5. A label writer that superimposes a printing tape and an ink ribbon on each other and moves them at the same time, and transfers the ink of the ink ribbon to the printing tape by a print head provided on a main body side to create a label. The main body has a printing tape storage section and an ink ribbon storage section. The printing tape is stored in the printing tape storage section, and the ink ribbon is separately and detachably stored in the ink ribbon storage section. A label writer characterized by being performed. 6. The label writer according to claim 5, further comprising: overlapping the printing tape and the ink ribbon so as to align the printing head with the printing tape and the ink ribbon during printing. A platen roller to be fitted, a printing tape core wound around the printing tape and rotatably supported at the time of mounting the main body, and an ink ribbon core wound around the ink ribbon and rotatably supported at the time of mounting the main body, An ink ribbon take-up core for taking up an ink ribbon after printing; and an ink that is fitted on the ink ribbon take-up core on the main body side to rotate the ink ribbon take-up core during printing. By fitting the ribbon winding drive shaft and the platen roller and rotating the platen roller during printing, Label writer and having a platen drive shaft for the printing tape after printing is moved to eject the body outside. 7. The printing tape core according to claim 3, wherein the printing tape core is further fitted to the printing tape core on the main body side so as to rewind the printing tape. A label writer comprising a tape core drive shaft for rotating the tape writer. 8. The label writer according to claim 7, wherein the main body has an ink ribbon core drive shaft that is further fitted to the ink ribbon core and rotates the ink ribbon core during printing. A label writer characterized by the following. 9. The label writer according to claim 8, wherein the ink ribbon core drive shaft rotates the ink ribbon core to rewind the ink ribbon. 10. The label writer according to any one of claims 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9, wherein the printing tape core is formed of a tape width, color, and material that defines the type of printing tape. A label writer comprising: printing tape information; and a tape information detecting section on the main body side for detecting the printing tape information.