JPS59230775A - Bar code printer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the titled printer capable of printing bar codes easily and accurately without requiring any input through keys, wherein a bar code is printed on the basis of bar code data read from bar code samples by a bar code reader. CONSTITUTION:The bar code reader 5 is connected to a main body 1, and a CPU6 is connected to the bar code reader 5. The bar code data read from the bar code samples by the reader 5 are inputted, and the bar code is directly printed on the basis of the inputted data. Accordingly, a bar code can be printed even when the code is one which can not be read by the operator, such as an UPC E version, and the code can be registered into a PLU easily and accurately.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Technical field of invention The present invention relates to a barcode printing device.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION AND THE PROBLEMS Conventionally, in barcode printing devices, barcode data must be entered manually each time printing is performed by calling a PLU. This registration to the PLU must be performed manually by the operator. In any case, the number of digits in the bar code is 8 or 13, which makes it easy to make a numeric entry error and is cumbersome to operate. These key operations are generally performed by looking at a barcode sample.

When only a barcode is printed on this barcode sample and no flag characters are printed, this must be calculated and entered manually. Furthermore, if the barcode does not have numbers printed on each digit, the barcode data cannot be read and cannot be printed if it is a UPCE version barcode.

purpose of invention The present invention was made in view of these points.

To provide a barcode printing device capable of easily and accurately printing a barcode by preparing a barcode sample.

Summary of the Invention The present invention allows a barcode reading device to input barcode data read from a barcode sample, and prints the barcode as it is based on this data. It is designed to allow accurate barcode printing.

Examples of the invention An embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

First, Fig. 1 shows the external appearance of the printer main body 1, in which barcodes are printed while winding labels 3 together with a mount 2 in the direction of the arrow, and when barcode printing is completed for a predetermined number of labels 3, the mount 2 is cut out. The mount 2 and label 3 that have been cut and rolled up at step 4 may be set on a hand labeller or the like.

A barcode reading device 5 is externally connected to this printer main body 1 (it may be a built-in type). This barcode reading device 5 is connected to a CPU 6 as shown in FIG.
Also connected are an AM program and PLU memory 7, a display/key device 8, a print control section 9 for printing barcodes, and a printing mechanism 10.

In such a configuration, the operation will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 3. First, in the printing operation, data of the bar code to be printed is set when the apparatus is in the issuing mode.

As a first method of data setting, first, by inputting the PLU number manually, the contents of the PLU are called up and displayed. Here, when the contents of the PLU are temporarily changed, processing is performed according to the changed contents. That is, if the content to be changed is the number of issues, department, or price, input those funk SIM keys and input the changed content manually. On the other hand, if the change is a barcode change, the process waits for input. Here, this input can be performed manually using keys as in the past, but if a barcode sample is available, the barcode data read by the barcode reading device 5 from this barcode sample is input.

Its contents are displayed. As a second method of data setting, setting contents are processed without calling the PLU. This is the same as the case of change content processing.

When barcode data is set using either method, the CPU 6 stores this data in the print buffer of the memory, and when the print key is input, printing starts and a predetermined number of labels are issued.

Therefore, if there is a barcode sample,
There is no need to manually print a barcode, and the barcode sample can be read by the barcode reading device 5, which is simple and accurate. Furthermore, even if the barcode sample does not have numbers printed on each digit, or if it is a CPU E version barcode, the barcode can be easily printed.

Next, PLU registration will be explained. This is done in registration mode, and first the PLU number is entered manually. After inputting this PLU number, the contents of the PLU are set in the same manner as in the second method in the issue mode. That is, as for barcode data, if there is a barcode sample, the barcode data read by the barcode reader 5 from this barcode sample may be input. Thereafter, the PLU contents are stored in memory and the registration is completed.

In this way, for registration in the PLU, if the barcode sample has a barcode sample, the barcode data can be registered in the PLU.
There is no need to register the key manually, and it is only necessary to read the barcode sample with the barcode reading device 5, making it possible to register easily and accurately. Then, in the first issue mode, it is sufficient to call such a PLU.

Effects of the Invention As described above, the present invention inputs the barcode data read from the barcode sample by the barcode reading device, and prints the barcode directly based on this data. It is possible to print barcodes easily and accurately without requiring any manual labor, and even if the barcode cannot be read by an operator such as a UPCE version, it can be printed. Registration can be done easily and accurately.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is an external perspective view, the second is a block diagram, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart. 5...Barcode reading device applicant Tokyo Electric Co., Ltd.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A barcode reading device is built-in or externally connected. A barcode printing device characterized in that the barcode reading device inputs barcode data read from a barcode sample and directly prints the barcode based on the barcode data. 2. Built-in or externally connected to a barcode reader, the barcode reader inputs barcode data read from a barcode sample, prints the barcode as is based on this barcode data, and prints the barcode as is. A barcode printing device characterized in that data is registered in a PLU.