JPS59129183A - Label printer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make it possible to easily know the ordering time and to prevent the running-out of label stock, by mounting an apparatus for emitting an alarm when a residual stock amount reaches a definite value. CONSTITUTION:Two setting devices 15, 16 having numerical values A, B set thereto in relation of A<B are mounted to a label printer and a subtraction counter 17 connected to an operation circuit 12 is connected to the setting device 16 while the subtraction counter 17 and the setting device 15 are connected to a comparator 18 from where connected to the operation circuit 12 and the light emitting diode 20 of an alarm part through an inverter 19. The numerical value is set to the numbers of labels which must be always secured, for example, 2,000 sheets while the numerical value B is set to the numbers of sheets to be purchased. In this case, when A=B is formed in the comparator 18, the light emiting diode 20 emits light.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Technical Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a label printer that calculates a price and the like based on the results of measurement using a scale, and then prints necessary data on a label and issues the label.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION Generally, in this type of label printer, a label is attached to a mount made of a roll of label paper. The Food Sanitation Act requires that the name and address of the processor be clearly stated on the label affixed to the food, and each company must use a special label. Furthermore, there are a large number of types of labels, each of which has a different size and form. Moreover, if the label paper required during the work runs out, the work will be hindered, so it is necessary to stock up on various types of labels with sufficient margin, which is difficult to manage.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a label printer that can properly maintain the inventory of various labels.

Summary of the Invention The present invention has a setting device for setting two types of numerical values in the relationship A<B, and the contents of the setting device for the numerical value B are subtracted in accordance with label issuance, and when A=B, a match is established. Since output is generated, by setting A as the minimum number of labels to be secured and B as the number of purchased labels, you can easily know when to order the label, and when A = B, the label By printing the contents on the screen, it is possible to more accurately confirm the order timing.

Embodiments of the Invention First, a label (1) is attached to a long mount (2) and wound into a roll, and is printed by a printer (4) by a thermal head (4) facing a platen (3). 5) is formed. Then, the mount (2) is bent at a steep angle at the peeling section (6), the label (1) is peeled off, and the feed roller (
7), the mount (2) is wound up at a winding section (8).

Also, in the issued part of label (1), the label (1)
A detector (9) is provided to detect the presence or absence of.

Next, a weighing section (10) for detecting the weight of the product is provided, and this weighing section α@ has an analog-to-digital converter α.
An arithmetic circuit (6) is connected via η. A key and display circuit α1 is connected to this arithmetic circuit (6), and the printer (5) is also connected via a printer controller 04.

Furthermore, two setters α→Q0 are provided to set numerical values A and B in the relationship A<B. A subtraction counter α connected to the arithmetic circuit (6) is connected to the setter ◇Q, and the subtraction counter α and the setter α→ are connected to the comparator 0 clause. From barrel 0, the arithmetic circuit α■ and a light emitting diode screen serving as an alarm unit are connected via an inverter.

Further, a load switch (2 meters) is connected to the subtraction counter αη.Furthermore, the setting device αQ is connected to the arithmetic circuit α■.

In such a configuration, the number A is the number of labels that must be kept at all times, for example, 2000,
Let the number B be the number of purchased pieces. The operation in this state is the third
This will be explained based on the diagram. first.

After the start, it is initialized and data is taken in from the weighing section. Then, the necessary key operations are performed and the display is displayed, and the weighing section 00
), the detector Q
Check the presence or absence of label (1) in O). here,
Existence means that the previously issued label (1) has not been removed yet, and no means that the issued label (1) does not exist. And the label (
1) does not exist, the arithmetic circuit α calculates the signal from the weighing unit α0), prints the necessary data on the label (1), feeds the label (1), and prints the mount (2) on the label (1). ) and then issued. Then, the CP ordered by the arithmetic circuit α4
The pulse (count pulse) is applied to the subtraction counter α, and the content of the setter OQ is subtracted by one page, and at the same time the content of the setter (2) and the content of the other setter α are input to the comparator α. Compared based on merit. In this way, labels (1) are sequentially issued until A=H.

Then, when a match is output, the remaining number of label (1) is 200.
Since the number of sheets is 0, the light emitting diode (a) is made to emit light, and the data from the setting device αQ is read on the condition that the detector (9) does not detect the label (1), and the coincidence output is Printing that indicates what has occurred, that is, the contents (2000) of the setting device αQ, is printed on the label (1).

Send and issue the label.

Next, if the approximate number of labels C for a roll of labels (1) wound into a roll is known in advance, the number C of labels (for example, 5000) is recorded in the calculation circuit α■. let Therefore, this arithmetic circuit α also has a function as a sheet number storage.

Then, set the required number of turns on the setting device OG, and set the setting device (
The number of volumes purchased is set in IQ. The operation in this state will be explained based on FIG. 4. First, after the start, it is initialized, data is taken in from the measuring section αQ, and a display is made. After the measuring part αO is stabilized, the data of the measuring part (10) is printed on the label (1), the label is fed, and the label counter is incremented by 1. This label counter utilizes a RAM provided within the arithmetic circuit (6), a battery backup RAM, and the like. When the content of this label counter reaches 5000, a CP pulse is generated and the content of the setter α is subtracted from the subtraction value αη. Next, when the contents of the setter α→OQ match, a match output is output from the comparator α, lighting up the light emitting diode (Inc.), and clearing the label counter.

In this way, the label (1) wound into a roll can be managed according to the number of turns, which is better when a large quantity is used.

Effects of the Invention The present invention provides a setting device for setting two numerical values in the relationship A<B as described above, a subtraction counter for subtracting the contents of the setting device on the B side in response to label issuance, and a state where A=B. Since a comparator is installed to detect the number of labels, if the number A is set as the number of labels to be kept and the number B is set as the number of labels to be kept, it is possible to easily know when to replenish labels.
In addition, since it is only necessary to keep a small number of labels in stock, inventory costs are low and management is easy.
Furthermore, if the number of labels per roll per roll is set to C and this is stored in the number memory, and the numbers A and B are taken as the number of rolls, label management based on the number of rolls can be easily performed, and - the scattered output is output. By indicating this on the label when
This makes it possible to know the timing of label replenishment more reliably.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a side view, FIG. 2 is a block diagram, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are flowcharts. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1...Label, 10...Measuring part, 12...Arithmetic circuit, 15-16...Setting device, 17...Subtraction counter, 18...Comparator Applicant Person: Tokyo Electric Co., Ltd. figure

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. In a device that calculates signals from a measuring section and prints necessary data on a label and issues the label, each setter is provided to set two types of numerical values with the relationship A<B. A subtraction counter is provided which subtracts the contents of the setting device in which the numerical value B is stored each time the label is issued, and when the contents of the two setting devices are compared and A=H, a match output is generated. A label printer characterized by being equipped with a comparator. 2. In a device that calculates the signal from the measuring section and prints the necessary data on the label and issues it, a setting device is provided for setting two types of numerical values with the relationship A<B, and -
A number memory device for storing the number of labels C for each roll is provided, a subtraction counter is provided for subtracting the contents of the setting device in which the numerical value B is stored every time C labels are issued, and two of the setting devices are provided. A label link characterized in that a comparator is provided that compares the contents of and generates a matching output when A=B. 3. In a device that calculates the signal from the weighing section and prints the necessary data on the label and issues it, a setting device is provided for setting two types of numerical values in the relationship A<B, and the label is issued. A subtraction counter is provided which subtracts the contents of the setter in which the numerical value B is stored for each setter, and a comparator is provided which generates a match output when the contents of the two setters are compared and A=B. A label printer characterized in that, upon a matching output, printing is performed on the label to indicate that the matching output has occurred.