JPS58202843A - Label printer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To eliminate the possibility of any error of data in checking of a total and prevent any foul use of a label printer, by providing a unit-price change control key adapted to be able to change a unit price set on the balance side. CONSTITUTION:A label printer has a unit-price change control key 48 so that a unit price can be changed from the side of a balance 10 through the operation of the unit-price change control key 48. The contents of the data processing at this time are stored in another memory. Moreover, when a unit price is changed in a unit-price changeable state, a mark-down mode is set. On the other hand, when no unit-price change is effected, a rewrap mode is set. Thus, two modes are automatically changed over, and is addition, data on these modes are added to the respective memory devices. It is thereby possible to eliminate the possibility of any error of data in checking of a total or the like and prevent any foul use of the label printer.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a label printer connected to a scale.

Conventionally, each PLU has multiple PLUs, and each PLU stores the FLU number, unit price, product name, etc. When the FLU number is called from the scale connected by a cable, the unit price is transferred, and the data after the scale weighs is stored. Label printers that print price, unit price, weight, product name, etc. on labels are generally well known. If the unit price can be changed on the frame side, there is a risk of unauthorized use, so the unit price cannot be changed from the frame side.

However, in this case, there may be cases where it is desired to change the unit price on the frame side, such as when reducing the price for that day only. In such a case, it is obvious that the label was issued with a change in unit price, and it is necessary to make this clear during inspection.

This also applies to the case of repacking, where labels are reissued, and it is desirable to maintain a consistent state in subtotal management and total management.

The present invention has been made in view of these two points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a label printer that does not cause data errors even when unit prices can be changed from the frame side.

The present invention provides a unit price change control key so that the unit price from the frame side can be changed as necessary, and at this time, the data is stored in a separate memory for addition management, and in the case of price reduction and repacking. The unit price change control key is also configured to be classified based on whether or not the unit price has been changed after operating the unit price change control key.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. First, labels (2) of a predetermined size are continuously pasted on a mount (1), and this mount (1) is attached to a roller (3), a platen (4), a peeling plate (5), and a roller. (6) After passing through the winding section (
(not shown). Then, the platen (
4) is provided with a thermal head (7) serving as a printing device that is connected to the label (2) and performs printing. The label (2) is attached to the tip of the peeling plate (5).
) is provided with a label detector (9) for detecting all the front lines (8).

The overall configuration will now be explained based on FIG. ′!
The scale (10) connected by a cable is connected to the CPU (6) through the scale interface U, and this CPU (6)
) is connected to the label detector (9) as well as a memory (to) consisting of F[M and Tong. A key/display control q4 is connected to the CPU (6), and this key/display control α
◆ is connected to the full key (to), the Hanel switch (to), and the display side, respectively. In addition, the CPU (b)
The printer control light is connected to the printer control 4, and the motor a! A motor drive (7) that drives the It-drive and a thermal head drive (c) that drives the thermal head (7) and T-drive are connected.

Next, the structure and operation of the thermal head (7) will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. First, R1-
256 of R256: The heating elements (2) of fa are each connected to the tie driver, and these heating elements are grouped into groups of 32 each such as R1-32, R32-64...00M1. It is divided into 8 groups of ~8. And OOM electrode selection circuit (goods) is 00
The transistors are classified into four by four transistors M1 to 00M4, and OOMI is connected to the heating element (A) between OOMI and 00M8.

Similarly, 00M2 is the heating element (e) of 00M2 and 00M7.
, 00M3 is (the heating element (a) of 30M3 and 00M6,
00M4 is connected to the heating elements of 00M4 and 00M5, respectively.

Therefore, two data latch/image signal drive circuits (to) operate in response to data latch signals and image signal drive control signals from the printer control (to).
7) (2) is provided, and one of these has OOMI~0
0M4 heating element is connected, and the other is connected to 00M5~00
An M8 heating element gradient is connected.

The heating elements (goods) of such a thermal head (7) are arranged perpendicularly to the feeding direction of the label (2), and the product name (c) is printed on the label (2) side. A product name field (-) is formed, and the processing date (2), effective date (0), unit price (0), weight (to), price (b), and bar code (to) are printed. The total width of the label (2) is narrower than the printable width of the thermal head (for example, R15 to R242).

Then, when actual printing is performed, it is performed at the timing shown in FIG. That is, one line printing cycle is divided into four equal parts and the motor (to) is intermittently fed to perform l/4 line feeding, and this one
/4 line feed every OOMI and (30M8.00M2 and (30M?, 00M3 and 00M6. (30M4 and 0
The heating element with 0M5 is energized.

Next, the operation panel (to) will be explained based on FIG.

First of all, there is a label issuing port (B) in the center, a power switch (To), a panel switch (To), and a mode selection switch (To) at the bottom, and a numeric keypad ■ and a function key (B) at the top. and an indicator (b). Note that the content of each display will be changed each time only what is necessary in the following explanation.

Also, what is shown in Fig. 6 is a full keyboard (6) with full keys (G), and this full keyboard 4 has the RET key.
Function keys such as a URN key and gNTFiR key, and data keys (2) of numbers and alphabets are provided.

7 through 9 are the pigeons in the memory (to), and FIG. 7 represents the product name memory. In addition, the items shown in Figure 8 are the total memory), the subtotal memory, the total memory, and the M-D memory (markdown memory...
There are two types of memory: price reduction) and R-W memory (Relatsubu memory... repacking).

Furthermore, what is shown in FIG. 9 is a unit price memory (b).

Next, the routines of each part will be explained based on FIGS. 10 to 17. First, after initialization, the mode changeover switch is read. That is, PROG u
If so, perform the process for key 1 (described later), and if the inspection flag is set after performing the process for key 2 (described later) for the R leg (inspection), print,
If so, perform the process of key 3 (described later) and print if the total settlement flag is set.

Then, if it is a FLU call, it will transfer the unit price (described later), and if there is print data from the scale, it will process the data (described later), print it, and add it.
Scale αQ f) When there is no PLU call and there is no print data, perform the process of key 4 (described later), and if the subtotal settlement flag is set, print.

The settings of the PLU memory will now be explained based on FIG. 11. This is the mode selector switch - PROG
This is when the keyboard is in position 3, and is set by a full keyboard with full keys (G). First, key information is captured. The PLU number, which is the calling number for the call, is specified and a code number is set. Then, by pressing the X key (9), which is the collection change control key in the alphabet, you can freely set the unit price on the α0 side of the scale, and FG
Set to 1. Also, unless the X key (9) is pressed, the unit price cannot be changed, and FG is set to O. To change the unit price setting, press the number keys to make the settings, and if the unit price cannot be set, press the ENTER key. This results in
Unit price setting is complete.

Then, set the product name, set the validity period,
Transfer data to PLU memory and return.

Next, the inspection routine will be explained based on FIG. 12. First, key information is loaded, and a check is made to see if the PLU key has been pressed.

Now, when the PLU key is pressed, the presence or absence of a numeric value is checked, but if there is a numeric value, the corresponding PLU is checked, and if there is no numeric value, markdown (MD) or wrap is performed. (R-W) Perform inspection data set.

Now, if there is a set number, its data is checked and the corresponding PLU t- is searched. If it is not present, it is an error, but if it is, FLU single item inspection data is set.

If there is a total key, a check flag is set and the process returns. Moreover, if there is no set number, M-D and R-W inspection data sets are made.

Returning to the beginning, if the FLU key is not pressed during inspection work, total inspection data is set by pressing the total key.

After the inspection data is set in this manner, the data is printed on a label and issued on the condition that the inspection flag is set.

Next, when the mode changeover switch is set to 0It-reset, the routine shown in FIG. 13 is followed. In other words, when the total key is pressed after importing key information, total settlement data is set, and subtotal, total, single item, M-D, R-
The memory of each W is cleared and the total settlement flag is set. Then, print out the contents of the total memory.

Next, when there is a PLU call from the scale αQ, the unit price transfer routine shown in FIG. 14 is executed. That is, the calling PLU number is checked, and if there is no such number, an error signal is transferred to the scale α1, and if there is a corresponding FLU number, the mode selector switch (a) is set to IaBEL l88UE or M.
Check whether ARK DOWN or RH■M.

If it is the former, the transfer data is set and transferred to the scale (7), and if the latter is set to FGt-01, the transfer data is set and the data is transferred to the scale. The fact that this FG is 01 means that the unit price can be changed from the scale (6) side, and the change of the mode changeover switch (G) and P
This is done on the condition that the LU is set.

Also, for scale αQ, if there is no 9 PLU call and there is print data, the data processing shown in FIG. 15 is performed. In other words, the mode changeover switch (to) is LABIii
If it is LIS8UB, the print data will be set and printed, but if the mode is MAXDOWN or R
If the unit price has been changed and the unit price has been changed, the M symbol is printed on the label as an M symbol set, that is, a price reduction, and if there is no change in the unit price, an R symbol is printed on the label as an R symbol set, that is, a repack.

After such data processing and printing are performed, the addition process shown in FIG. 16 is performed. That is, if the mode changeover switch (g) is LABEL 188UB, the data is added to the data i PLU single item memory, subtotal memory, and total memory, respectively. Also, MARK DO
If it is WN or REWRAP, when there is a change in the unit price, data t'' is added to the MD memory, and the unit price is changed □.

If there is none, add it to FL-Wme4+)-.

Next, when there is no FLU call for K, scale I, lQZ, and no flint data, the routine shown in Figure 17 is executed.First, the key information is taken in, and when the total key is pressed, the subtotal settlement data is is set, the subtotal memory is cleared, and the subtotal settlement flag is set to 1.

In the present invention, the unit price can be changed from the frame side by operating the unit price change control key as described above, the contents of data processing at this time are stored in a separate memo IJ-, and the unit price can be changed. If the price is changed in the enabled state, it will be set to the price reduction mode, and if the unit price is not changed, it will be set to the repacking mode.This will automatically switch between the two modes, and will be added to each memory, so that the total This prevents unauthorized use by ensuring that there are no discrepancies in data during inspections, etc., and the issued label also indicates this fact.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention, in which Fig. 1 is a side view of the printing part, Fig. 2 is a block diagram, Fig. 3 is a circuit diagram showing the relationship between the printing device and the label, and Fig. 4 is a diagram. Timing chart, Figure 5 is a front view of the operation panel, Figure 6 is a plan view of the full keyboard, Figure 7 is a RAM map of product name memory,
FIG. 8 is a total memory map, FIG. 9 is a RAM map of unit price memory, and FIGS. 10 to 17 are flowcharts. 2... Label, 10... Scale, 13... Memory,
45...Product name memory, 46...Total memory, 4
7...Unit price memory, 48...X key (unit price change control key) Applicant: Tokyo Electric Co., Ltd. Engraving of drawing 6 (no change in content) ('1.!i', 9BQ)
)A'' U drawing continuation Sleeve +E '+'＞ (Method) September 1939 1011 Zhu'r, t'l'l'H11, Kanji Kazuo Sugi Tono 111
Matter ()] Display registration application 11fi! 17-86251 No. 2 - Name Label Printer: t Supplement 11. 141 people/Relationship with IVPI Patent applicant 4 Agent 〒1()7 amended. nB u+ 61 years 1O1l 25 :+Special+i'l
Director-General Kazuo Wakasugi 1 Display of case 4I Hara 186251, name of invention Label printer 3 Relationship between Supplement 11 and "J-name $lI 1. Patent applicant 4 Agent 〒107 None 6 Supplementary city Subject specification 7, Supplement fF, by content aO) Amend the claims from the third true line to the second member line 12 as shown in the attached sheet. 2. M3 true M line 12 to #Ii&4JJ%11
Correct the sentence in line 1 as follows. The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to obtain a label printer that can change the history of the unit price that has been added up by operating the unit price change history control key on the frame side. ” 3. Correct the sentences from lines 5 to 15 on page 13 as shown below. "Product #4 Company 1 Normally, it is not possible to change the unit price from the frame side, but it is possible to change the unit price from the frame side by operating the unit price change control key.
This makes it easy to respond to requests for discounts on same-day orders. ” Attachment 2, claims number PLU rich each Pi, [JU FLU @ 8
,! 6 people, store the memory of unit price, etc., and call PLU No. 11 of the scale connected by a couple. (transfer the reset half price and receive the 6th data of the rod)
Label and (: t4j ′:F-
Please show what you want to do and set the rate.
-Kingy and weird! A label printer characterized in that it is provided with a unit price change control key that allows the unit price to be changed.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1? JI number of PLUs *Each PLU has memory such as PLU number, product name, unit price, etc. When the FLU number of the scale connected with a cable is called, the preset unit price is transferred, and the weighing data of the scale is received and the price is sent. A label printer for printing data after calculation on a label, characterized in that all unit price change control keys are used to change the unit price set on the frame side. 2. Has multiple PLUs. Each PLU has memory such as FLU number, product name, unit price, etc. When the PLU number of the scale connected with a cable is called, the preset unit price is transferred and the weighing data of the scale is received. In products where the data after price calculation is printed on the label, a unit price change control key is provided to change the unit price set on the frame side, and the unit price can be changed using this unit price change control key. The data printed on the label issued by
A label printer characterized in that the label printer is configured to be added to a separate memory that indicates one set down or repacked. 3 Another memory is M-D memory (price reduction memory)
and R-W memory (repacking memory). Each FLU has a memory number such as PLU number, product name, unit price, etc., and when the PLU number of the scale connected with a cable is called, the preset unit price is transferred and the weighing data of the scale is received. In products where the data after price calculation is printed on the label, a unit price change control key is provided to change the unit price set on the frame side, and the unit price can be changed using this unit price change control key. The label printer is characterized in that when a unit price change is made, the printer enters a price reduction mode and displays the same on the label, and when the unit price is not changed, it enters a repacking mode and displays the same on the label.