JPS6137447A - Printer for label - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To print memorized compositions, characters, symbols, figures, lines, etc. by using an adhesive tape, selecting printing by a push button type key input board and constituting a control section as a unit up to a control section, a memory storage, a display register and a printer driver from an input control section. CONSTITUTION:A key input section 7 writing characters to an adhesive tape is scanned by an input key control section 8. When some key is depressed, a code of which the key means is transmitted over a control section 9 from the input key control section 8. The code is stored in a RAM memory section 10. A character inputted by a display register 12 is displayed to a display device 4 at the same time as a storage into the memory section 10 of the code. When printing is key-inputted, the control section 9 outputs a dot pattern corresponding to a code in a ROM memory section 11 to a printer driver 14 while moving a motor driver 13, thus resulting in a printing by a printing section 5. A series of character row is memorized previously into the RAM memory section 10, and called and printed as required.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a label printing machine used as office equipment for home or business use.

(Prior art) When attempting to display a name, symbol, etc. on an article in printed letters, methods such as writing it on using a stencil (template), applying instant lettering, or printing it on a label and pasting it on are used. It was getting worse. There was a type of label that was printed and pasted on, as shown in Figure 4.

(Example: DYMO, Tape Writer, TP-M6K) This involves manually embossing a tape with an adhesive surface on the back, cutting it into an appropriate length, and pasting it onto the target product. When using this type, we have noticed the following drawbacks. That is, D.Y.
In the case of MO, if you emboss it by mistake, you have to type all the characters again. Even if you use the same name frequently, you will have to type it every time you use it. Since it is an embossing method, a considerable amount of human force is required (embossing grip lever 1), and unless you strike with even force, the characters will not be balanced, and distortions and cracks may occur. The printing type disk 2 must be replaced because the tape itself is thick and the type of 0 character has unevenness on its surface due to embossing. The printed characters and symbols are only white (printed tape 3). Printing gives off a strange odor. The shape makes it inconvenient to carry, and it is unstable when placed.

In addition, there is instant lettering (magic print) as a transfer lettering (eg Niretraset).

This is often used to display the connection parts of equipment such as nozzles and terminals, as well as to print necessary manuals directly onto the equipment itself. However, with this type, it is necessary to prepare a sheet of display marks and one character of the code in advance, and when you want to display various types on the spot, you can use one character or - character as with DYMO. There is a drawback that you have no choice but to select transfer prints. Unlike DYMO, there is no unevenness on the surface and printing is done directly onto the object, so there is no need to cut or paste tape. Furthermore, after printing, protective measures such as applying a protective liquid or pasting a protective sheet are required.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) In order to eliminate the above-mentioned problems of the conventional ones, this invention has a memory function and can write two characters of a memorized sentence in the memory at any time.

To provide a highly portable label printing machine that can easily print symbols, numbers, lines, etc. on adhesive tape while editing them only by button operations.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to solve the above problems, in the present invention, the manual embossing operation is changed to a printing method in which the printing unit is operated by an electronic control circuit with a display panel, and the printing selection is made by pushing a button. It is a type of key-powered panel, and the control section is from the input control section to the control section.

The unit configuration includes a storage device 1 display register and a printer driver. Note that the tape is in a cassette and can be easily attached and detached.

(Function) FIG. 1 is an electrical configuration diagram of this machine. In the control unit 6 in FIG. 1, when characters are printed on a tape using this machine, the following operations are performed. The key input section 7 is scanned by the input key control section 8, and when a certain key is pressed, the code signified by that key is sent from the input key control section 8 to the control section 9. The code from the control section 9 is stored in the RAM storage section 10. At this time, the characters input through the 12 display registers are simultaneously displayed on the 4 display devices. When there is human power for printing, the control section 9 outputs a dot pattern corresponding to the code in the ROM storage section 11 to the printer driver 14, and also moves the motor driver 13 to print it on the printing section 5. Also, a series of character strings is
It can also be stored in the AM storage unit 10 and called up and printed as needed.

(Example) A detailed explanation of the present invention will be explained using Example 1 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

FIG. 2 is an external view. This example is notebook-shaped,
Keyboard 15 on the right half is keyboard 16 on the left half
can be folded over. On the left half is a liquid crystal display 1 that can display various characters and symbols using a dot matrix.
8. There is a power switch 17 for turning on and off the power. or,
As shown by the broken line in FIG. 3, when the back cover is opened, a printing label paper 20 (stored in a cassette) is rolled up into a tape and has adhesive attached to the back surface, and a roller 21 that sends out the label paper. A printer head 22 for printing is arranged, and the printed label 19 comes out through this. Furthermore, there is a battery storage section 23 (power supply section) and an external power input section 24.

In addition to the printing function, there is also a calculation function and the names of multiple people.

A system that can memorize telephone numbers may be added.

In addition, the keyboard layout and font can be changed, not just as shown, and it is also possible to replace it with various dials. In this case, the degree of freedom of operation is further expanded.

(Effects of the Invention) As is clear from the above explanation, the label printing machine of the present invention has the following advantages over the conventional one.

That is, even if you accidentally key in for printing, only the erroneous characters can be corrected before printing. Because it has a memory function,
Frequently used names, symbols, etc. can be stored in memory and printed out as needed with a simple button press. Since the button operation requires almost no force, even children can use it. The surface of the tape is almost flat, the thickness of the tape can be thin,
If you use a transparent tape base, it will look like it is printed directly onto the surface of the object to which it is attached.

Alphabento Katakana, Hiragana, Numbers, etc. DYMO
There is no need to change the disc each time (you can print by simply selecting the key ○). There is no odor during operation, the printing color can be any color, and the back color can be freely chosen. The characters are well-balanced and straight. Lines can also be printed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an electrical configuration diagram of the present invention. Figure 2. FIG. 3 is a front external view of a deployable bag showing one embodiment of the present invention and a layout view of essential parts on the back side thereof. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of a label machine (DYMO) according to the prior art. 1... Grasping lever for embossing 2... Type disk for printing 3... Printed tape 4... Display device 5... Printing section 6... ...Control unit 7...Key manual section 8...Input key control section 9...Control section 10...RAM (storage section) 11...ROM ( Memory unit) 12... Display register 13... Motor driver 14... Printer driver 15... Right half of keyboard 16... Left half of keyboard 17...・Power switch 18...Liquid crystal display 19...Printed label 20...Unprinted label (rolled) 21...
... Label sending roller 22 ... Printer head 23 ... Battery storage section 24 ... External power input section

Claims (10)

[Claims] (1) A printing means that uses adhesive tape to write on the adhesive tape, an input means for character symbols to be printed, a display means for displaying the character symbols to be printed, and a memory storage means for storing these character symbols in advance. further having said input,
A label printing machine characterized by comprising control means for controlling each operation of storage, display, and printing. (2) The label printing machine according to claim 1, wherein the printing means is a dot matrix printer. (3) The label printing machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the input means is a keyboard. (4) A label printing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the display means uses a dot matrix using liquid crystal. (5) A label printing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the memory storage means uses a semiconductor memory. (6) The label printing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the control means has a function of correcting, deleting, or adding character symbols once input. label printing machine. (7) A label printing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the control means has a calculation function. (8) A label printing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the control means has a function of repeatedly printing and sending out the same character symbol. (9) A label printing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the adhesive tape is inserted into the machine as a removable cassette type. (10) A label printing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the label printing machine is notebook-shaped.