JPS60104357A - Bar code printer for price tag - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make it possible to enhance the operability of pricing work and working accuracy, dividing print data into a fixed part and a variation part while performing princing work by the replacement of only the variation part. CONSTITUTION:A program publication change-over switch 4 is set to a program and a flag code of one figure, an item code of two figures, the front one figure of a price and, further, check desit are brought to a fixed part while the residual three figures of the price are brought to a variation prt and these data are respectively inputted from a data input key 2 and a function key 3. In the next step, the switch 4 is set to a publication position and the input operation of the variation part is performed and, when all numerical values are inputted, the check desit is automatically calculated by a operation control part 5. By this method, when the pricing work of commodity once set is transferred to that of the other commodity, the input of only a numerical value corresponding to the variation part is done once again, an input operability and working accuracy are enhanced.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a barcode printer for price tags, and more particularly to a barcode printer that inputs print data according to marking and codes and issues barcode labels accordingly.

Conventionally, in the case of JAN code type barcodes in which buri;'y and pad data are input by key-in, flag code (country classification or in-store, marking,
Code indicating persimmon 1), Manufacturer code (Product manufacturer code), Item code (Item code set by each product manufacturer or retailer based on certain standards), Price (Product price) The required number of digits for markings and codes consisting of appropriate combinations of , departments, etc. are entered using a numeric keypad.

The input method is marking, code fFJ[
Even if i is the same, if the value of the print data to be input differs by even one digit from the value of the previously input data, all of the print data must be input again from the beginning.

Therefore, when pricing various products at a store, all print data must be input for each product from the beginning, which causes a lot of time to be spent on pricing. This also causes incorrect input in the print data.

On the other hand, the pricing work is done by the department! If you do it separately for J, if you sell products in the same department for a certain period of time, for example, if you set the marking and code to "JANl 8NONPLtlia", the last two digits of the acid item code and the price will only change), etc. The remaining digits of the flag code and item code are common numbers.

Similarly to other JAN codes, it can be divided into a fixed part that has a common numerical value and a variable part that has a different numerical value.

In addition, with conventional barcode printers, the operator has to calculate the check digit using an electronic dollar while inputting the print data, and then enter the atIJ value in the check digit digit. There was a problem that caused not only a simple mistake but also a calculation error that led to incorrect input of the check digit value.

Therefore, the inventor of the present invention focused on the above points and divided the print data into a fixed part and a variable part.Once the fixed part has been input, it is possible to perform pricing work by replacing only the variable part without having to input it each time. We have invented a barcode printer for price tags that automatically calculates a check digit and inputs it into a predetermined digit, which has significantly superior operability and work accuracy compared to conventional printers.

The bar food printer of the present invention includes markings when setting a code, means for inputting a predetermined numerical value into the digits of the fixed part of the code, markings, means for specifying and setting the variable part of the code, and the digits of the variable part. Means for inputting numerical values of print data, means for erasing input values of digits of the variable part, and automatically calculating a check digit and inputting it in the digit of the check digit in conjunction with the completion of the numerical input operation of the variable part. It is characterized by having means.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a barcode printer, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the operational relationship of the barcode printer. (1), the data controller (2), the program, issue selector switch (4), and the data controller (5), which are appropriately arranged in the
), a data display section (6), a printer (7), etc.

The data key (2) consists of a numeric keypad (8) and a clear key (9), including a numeric keypad (8) and a clear key (9).
Mapping is made up of a total of 10 keys with numbers up to 10, and the print data of the product can be selected by operating the keys.

Further, based on the input, data to be printed is displayed on the data display section (6) with a predetermined number of digits.

The mJ clear key (9) is a clear key (9a) that erases only one digit, and an all clear key (9a) that erases all digits at once.
9b).

nfJ Note 7 Anxion input +-(3) t:): Manual key 01 and check key O) and blank key) Furthermore, JF! Fixed key 0 (consisting from t, Manny archi-60 haso (7) arcing one input, code 1
It is set in correspondence with the digit, and when inputting print data, a numerical value can be freely replaced in the digit designated by the manual key θQ, regardless of the digits in other fixed parts. Further, the digit 01 of the display section (6) specified by the manual key (11) is displayed with an appropriate mark, such as a dot, lit at the upper left.

The check key 〇 input specifies the digit of the check digit, and by inputting the check key, an appropriate mark such as C is displayed on the specified digit (4 (me) of the display section (6)).

The blank key (marking with a small number of digits, pomegranate θ1 on the display part (6) that is not used when a code is selected)
This specifies that one input corresponds to one digit, and the digit (fi
α) is displayed using appropriate display means, such as a mask.

The program/issuance changeover switch (4) is used to switch between marking and code settings and label issuance in which a barcode label is issued by inputting print data.When set to the program position, all digits are Input can be performed using the data key (2) and the 7-key key (3), and is set in the label issuing position.
If-? P Allows input only to specified digits.

The arithmetic control section (5) has its input side connected to the data input key (2) and function input key (3), as well as the program and issue changeover switch (4), and its output side for data display. When connected to the unit (6) and the printer (7), the data input key (2) and the Funkshiron input key (3) are connected to the input signal from the program and issue selector switch (4). Display section (6)
and printer (7) as appropriate to operate them in a predetermined manner (FIG. 2).

The data display section (6) consists of a display column θ→ for displaying input data, a display section θ for displaying the number of labels issued and a display section θri for displaying the price, and the data display Hα◆ is a bar. It is divided into 18 digits HO1 according to the 112 large digits of the code system, and it is displayed on the display tube. When setting the code, it is displayed using the horizontal bar, and it is displayed using the numeric keypad (8)! If you enter a ¥ value, the horizontal bar will be replaced with a number and displayed, and if you specify the digit of the variable part with manual alkey α1, the corresponding pomegranate 0 will be displayed.
The horizontal bar of 1 is replaced with the upper left point and displayed, and when the check key (l) is used to specify the check digit to a specified digit, the length digit (the horizontal bar of leap (6) is replaced with C + C and displayed) is displayed, and when a blank digit is specified with the blank key (11), the horizontal bar of that digit @(11 is masked (unlit) and displayed.

Note that the input display in MannyArchie-01 is not limited to dots, but may also be a comma or other mark.

The printer (7) prints a barcode on a label according to the input print data according to the command from the arithmetic control unit (5), and prints the barcode label (17) on the front part of the machine frame 1. It is configured such that it is issued from the opening θ″3.

Therefore, an example of the operation of the barcode printer for price tags of the present invention will be described below regarding the case where the marking code is JAN8NONPLU type.

In addition, for pomegranate (to which data is input), use the 8 digits from the 4th to the 11th pomegranate in the display column α◆.

Therefore, in the above operation, first turn on the power, then input the 1-digit flag code and 2-digit flag code before inputting the print data.
The code is set using the digit item code, the first digit of the price, and the check digit as a fixed part, and the last 8 digits of the price as a variable part.

The code setting operation is as shown in Figures 2 and 8. First, select the program/issue selector switch (4) to program, then press the blank key (6) three times to reach the 8th number on the display 11101. Set digit number 01 to blank.

Next, press 2 on the numeric keypad (8) and input the flag 2 into the 4th pomegranate θ1.

Next, press 1 and 2 on the numeric keypad (8) in order to input the department 1.2 into the 5.6th digit 101.

Next, press 0 on the numeric keypad (8) and enter the price () in the seventh pomegranate 03.

Next, press the manual key 〇〇 8 times in a row, and use the manual key to move the price fluctuation part from the 2nd to 4th digits from the 8th to the 10'a digit ag1. input.

Next, press the check key Q9 to check the 11th pomegranate (II)
Enter the check digit C.

Finally, press the blank key 09 twice to set the 12.18th digit field σ to blank and complete the code program. Then, the code programming is completed by setting the fixed part and the variable part of the code. Perform input operations.

To operate the program, set the issue switch (4) to the issue position, and start with the numeric keypad (8) as shown in Figure 4.
) of 1.5.0 in order and enter 1.6 in the 8th to 10th digit column 01 specified by manual key 01.
, enter the numerical values of O.

When all numerical values are input into the variable portions specified by the manual key αQ, a check digit is automatically calculated by the arithmetic ifi control unit (5).

The arithmetic expression for the check digit is input and held in the arithmetic control section (5), and the check digit' is calculated based on the arithmetic expression. The sum of the input values in the PJ number digit field) x 8 + (the total of the input values in the odd number digits field) is fraudulently calculated, and the check digit value is the value obtained by subtracting 10 years from the first place value of the calculated value.9. teeth,
(2+ 2-1-1 10) x8+(1+O+5
)=21.1O-1=9, and the value "9." is automatically input into the check digit pomegranate (11th).

Thereafter, the printer (7) is operated and a barcode label θ corresponding to the print data is issued.

Here, if the number of labels to be issued is set in advance, a predetermined number of barcode labels will be automatically and consecutively issued.

Next, to issue a barcode label α for a product that differs only in the last 8 digits of the price in the print data, leave the values that have already been entered as they are and press the manual key 〇〇. Only the numerical values input in the 8th to 10th pomegranates O] specified in advance by the binary θC) are deleted. Then, when you press 4.2.7 on the numeric keypad (8) in order, a new value of 4.2.7 is entered in the 8th to 10th pomegranate 1, and along with that, the check digit is entered in the same way as above. The calculated value "2n" is input to the pomegranate, and a barcode label (J card) is issued according to the print data.

In other words, if the variable part of the print data of the product handled as described above is only the last 8 digits of the price, set the digits specified by manual key α1 at the time of programming to the last 8 digits of the price, so that the variable part is the price. If there is only the last digit, manually enter only the last digit (specify it with 10 when setting the code, and then press L when you move from pricing work for a product that has been set to pricing work for other products).
Rather than re-entering all print data, leave the numbers entered in the fixed digits as they are,
Only the numbers entered in the variable digits are replaced.

Incidentally, in the above explanation, the case where the means for erasing the variable part is by the manual key a1 is shown, but other function keys may be used, and furthermore, without key operation,
It is also optional that only the numerical value of the changed part is automatically deleted upon completion of the label issuing operation.

Next, the present invention fl! ! The implementation 61j will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 and 5.

When inputting print data, change %jIγ11 (designation key 0 as an appropriate means for specifying the division made up of minute digits (the three important components other than y and the operation are the same as in the above example). This explanation will be omitted, and the specified key αq will be explained below. , department, price, or a combination thereof.
The classification to be created is specified when inputting print data.In the barcode printer shown in Fig. 1, the item code specification key (lo'a) is used to specify the item code (e), and the price (c) is specified. A price specification key (10'l)), a department specification key (10'c) for specifying a department (not shown), a manufacturer code specification key (10'(1) for specifying a manufacturer code (not shown))
Among the digits of the variable part specified by the manual key θ1 when setting the code, specify the above-mentioned classification drawn by that digit when inputting the print data,
For example, when you press the price specification key (:1o'b), the value entered in the price digit 9 shown in Figure 5 is erased, and a new value can be entered in that digit. becomes. Therefore, when a plurality of variable parts are specified, such as J and 5 in the above embodiment, the maniarchy-0
When you press 1, all the digit values of the variable part are erased, but when you press this specified key 0v, the digit values of all the variable parts are not erased, but for example. If you press the item code specification key (], σa), only the numerical value input in item code) will be deleted, and if you press the price specification key (1o'b), only the numerical value input in price 01) will be deleted. At the same time, a new value can be entered only in that digit.

Note that the classification specified by the above-mentioned specification key is not limited to specifying the digit of the tX number of the variable part, but can also specify any single digit. Also, when setting the code, Manny Alky-00
Alternatively, the variable part may be specified using this specification key α(lt-kawa).

In this embodiment as well, check digits (P/c and C/D) can be changed by inputting numerical values in the variable part.
is automatically calculated and input to the corresponding pomegranate. However, both (P/c and C/D) are calculated using the following formulas in Figures 1 and 6.
The figures and FIG. 7 explain specific embodiments of the display means.

The display means displays the display IF corresponding to the digit specified by the manual key θ ((to digit correction 1 of 1) and the classification specified by the specified key θq, in conjunction with the input of each key (II Q, CF). The inside of the pomegranate θ1 and the vicinity of the display field Q9 are illuminated with a display tube, and the display format is appropriately marked, such as the manual key (the digit designated by 1 or 0 is highlighted in the digit a3 of that digit). The section designated by the designated key KA is displayed as a horizontal bar (C) by the display t (C) provided along the lower n of the display 1 square with the corresponding digit (10I).

Therefore, the marking and code are JAN18N-ONPL.
Taking the case of a U type as an example, as shown in Fig. 6, when setting the code, if you specify the item code 翰 and price (B) as variable parts using the manifold key (L□), the corresponding digit Wα A dot ) lights up in the upper left corner of → to display this, and when inputting print data after that, if you specify only the price (b) of the variable part using the price designation key (1σb), it will be shown in Figure 7. As shown, the display tube (c) corresponding to the price 09 digit lights up with a horizontal bar to indicate this.

In addition, by displaying the above-mentioned points) and horizontal bars (c) and their displayed divisions in colors that are easy to distinguish from each other, the designated digit of the variable part can be easily confirmed. obtain.

The present invention has been completed as described above, so before inputting print data according to the selectable merging and code, input a predetermined numerical value in the digit of the fixed part in advance, and specify and set the digit of the variable part. , when inputting print data, you can freely input the numerical value of the print data into the digits of the variable part, and when you move from the pricing form of the product you have set to the product in the pond, you can change the print data of that product. It is possible to provide a barcode printer for price tags that eliminates the need to input everything from the beginning) and only requires re-inputting only the numerical values corresponding to the variable parts specified in advance in the mani-alky.

Therefore, the number of times each key is operated in the print data input operation is reduced, the processing time can be shortened, the print data input operation is simplified, and erroneous input can be eliminated.

In addition, the check digit is automatically calculated in conjunction with the t and 1 completion of the numerical input operation of the variable part, and is input into the check digit digit, so the trouble of calculating the check digit can be saved and Jt' There is no risk of calculation errors, and input operability and work accuracy can be further improved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the barcode printer, Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the operational relationship of the barcode printer, and Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the operational relationship of the barcode printer.
The figure is an explanatory diagram showing the key operation at the time of programming when marking and code are selected as JAN8NONPLU type, and Fig. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the key operation at the time of issuance.
Figure 5: Schematic diagram showing the JANl 8NONPLU type code system, Figure 6: Marging, code with JAN
An enlarged view of the data display diagram showing the display of the designated digit by the manual key when using the 18NON-PLU type, Figure 7 is shown in Figure 6 and does not show the display of the division designated by the designated key after the lζ state. It is an enlarged view of a data table board part. In addition, in the figure (2)--Data person key-1 (5)...Funky 3 person key-1 (4)--Program gym 0 issuance switch, (5)--Arithmetic control unit, ( June - Data display section, (7)...Printer, (8)...
Den key, 00...Manual key, Korean...Specified key, 01...Digit (iL (L-L...display field, (c)...
-It is a display tube.

Claims (1)

[Claims]: +-t setting button marking, means for inputting a predetermined numerical value into the digit of the fixed part of the code, marking. means for specifying and setting a variable part of the code; means for inputting a numerical value of print data into the digit of the variable part; means for erasing the input value of the digit of the variable part; and means for terminating the numerical input operation of the variable part. A barcode printer for price tags that automatically calculates the check digit and inputs it into the check digit.