JPS617985A - Magnetic recording and printing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To execute simultaneously magnetic recording and printing, and also to issue easily a magnetic business form various in size by providing a carrying mechanism part which can carry the business form in the longitudinal direction of a magnetic recording zone and also in both forward and backward directions. CONSTITUTION:In a magnetic recording and printing device 11, a business form 8 is drawn out of a feed paper part 23 by a carrying mechanism part 14, carried in the forward direction, and written magnetically in its magnetic recording zone by a magnetic head 24. Subsequently, the business form 8 is carried in the backward direction, information recorded in the magnetic recording zone is read by the head 24, and whether the information is correct or not is checked. When the information is correct, printing is executed by a printing head 30. In case the information is not correct, rewrite or an error processing is executed. In such a way, while the business form 8 is carried in both the forward and backward directions along the longitudinal direction of the magnetic recording zone, magnetic recording, read and printing are executed, the magnetic recording and printing can be executed simultaneously, and also a magnetic business form various in size can be issued easily.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a magnetic recording/printing device that performs magnetic recording and printing on a form having a magnetic recording band.

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, magnetic forms in which a part of the form is provided with a magnetic recording band have been widely used in turnaround systems and the like.

FIG. 8 shows a conventional magnetic form 2.
Necessary printing 4 is applied to the magnetic recording strip 6, and necessary magnetic information is also recorded on the magnetic recording band 6. This magnetic form 2 is usually
It is created by printing and magnetically recording on a magnetic continuous form 1 with a cutting perforation without marginal punches (spin holes) as shown in FIG. The conventional magnetic recording printing device that prints and magnetically records this magnetic continuous form is a means of separating the perforations.

Means 2 for performing magnetic writing on the magnetic recording strip 6 by moving the separated form 2 in the longitudinal direction of the magnetic recording strip 6; 2 for moving the separated form 2 in the direction perpendicular to the magnetic recording strip 6 after completing the magnetic writing; printing 4; It is equipped with the means to do so.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention In such a conventional magnetic recording printing device, the form is moved in the direction of the magnetic recording band 6 and then in the perpendicular direction, so there are limitations on the width and length of the magnetic form that can be used. However, there was a problem in that it was not possible to select an arbitrary form size, and therefore the form design was restricted.

As a solution to this problem, 1 normal printing 4 is carried out in advance by an appropriate printer on a continuous form 3 as shown in FIG.
There is a device that prints a mark and magnetic recording data 5 and then reads this mark and magnetically records it on a magnetic recording band 6. This device solves the above-mentioned problem of document size constraints and can handle document sizes of general lengths and widths. However, this device performs printing with a separate printer and then reads the printed marks and performs magnetic recording, which is troublesome as printing and magnetic recording are separate operations.

The present invention aims to solve these problems and provide a magnetic recording/printing device that can perform magnetic recording and printing on a wide range of magnetic forms.

Means for Solving the Problems The magnetic recording and printing apparatus of the present invention has a conveyance mechanism section 14 (
First transport mechanism 21. second transport mechanism 22, etc.).

A magnetic head 2 for magnetic writing is disposed stationary on the movement path of the magnetic recording band 6 of the form transported by the transport mechanism section.
4 and a magnetic reading head 24, magnetically writing magnetic recording information transmitted in a predetermined format onto the magnetic recording strip and reading information magnetically recorded on the magnetic recording strip. 12, a printing section 13 having a print head 30 disposed on the movement path of the form conveyed by the transport mechanism section and printing the print information transmitted in a predetermined format on the form; and a transmission unit 16 for exchanging magnetic recording information and print information transmitted in the format.

An operation section 15 for operating the device, a power supply section 17 for driving the device, and a control section 18 for controlling each of the above parts.
and the control unit 18 performs magnetic writing on the magnetic recording band of the form when the form is conveyed in the forward direction, and reads magnetic information recorded magnetically from the magnetic recording band when the form is conveyed in the reverse direction. The present invention is characterized by comprising means for controlling the magnetic writing/reading section and further checking whether the read magnetic information is correct information to be magnetically recorded.

Operation In the above-mentioned apparatus 11, the form 8 is pulled out from the paper feed section 23 by the transport mechanism section 14, and is magnetically written on the magnetic recording band 6 by the magnetic head 24 while being transported in the forward direction. Next, while the form 8 is conveyed in the opposite direction, the information recorded on the magnetic recording band 6 is read by the magnetic head 24, and it is checked whether the information to be recorded is correct. If the information is correct, printing is performed by the print head 30. if,
If the read information is incorrect, rewriting or error processing is performed. Thereafter, magnetic recording and printing are performed on the forms one after another in the same manner. Thus.

While the document 8 is being conveyed in the forward direction or in the reverse direction along the longitudinal direction of the magnetic recording band 6 of the document by the conveyance mechanism section.

Magnetic recording, reading, and printing are performed. Note that printing is not limited to the case where it is performed after checking the magnetically recorded information, but may be performed before magnetic writing is performed.

EXAMPLE An example shown in one drawing will be described in detail below. FIG. 1 shows a continuous form 8 in a magnetic recording printing device 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a perspective view of the device 11, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing each function of the device 11.
FIG. 4 is a plan view of a continuous form 8 suitable for use with the present device 11. The continuous form 8 is an ordinary continuous form having marginal punches 9 at both ends and tear-off perforations IO in the width direction, and an elongated magnetic recording band 6 in the longitudinal direction. Note that a cut sheet may be used instead of a continuous form.

In FIG. 3, the magnetic recording/printing device 11 is roughly classified.

Magnetic writing/reading unit 12. Printing section 13. ff! IT feed mechanism section 14° operation section 15. Transmission section 16. It is composed of a power supply section 17 and a control section 18 that controls each of these sections. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.
A first conveyance mechanism 21 and a second conveyance mechanism section 22 are used to convey a document (hereinafter abbreviated as a document) in its longitudinal direction, that is, in the longitudinal direction of a magnetic printing section 6 of a document. The second transport mechanism 22 transports the form 8 in the forward direction shown by arrow A (the direction in which the form is pulled out from the paper feed section 23) and in the opposite direction shown by arrow B. As the first and second transport mechanisms, a pin tractor that engages with the marginal punch 9 of the form to transport it is suitable. These pin tractors are provided so that their mounting positions in the width direction can be adjusted to accommodate forms of various widths. Note that if a continuous form without marginal punch or a cut sheet is used as a form, a pinch roll type conveyance mechanism may be used.

The magnetic writing/reading section 12 includes a magnetic head 24 . There is a freely rotating roller 25° for magnetically pressing the form 8 against the throat 24, and a rotary encoder 26 rotated by the roller 25. The magnetic head 24 includes a write magnetic head for magnetically writing magnetic recording information transmitted by a predetermined former nod into the magnetic recording strip 6, and a reading magnetic head for reading information magnetically recorded on the magnetic recording strip 6.・It has an integrated structure with a throat. Note that instead of the integrated magnetic head 24, a separate magnetic writing head and a reading magnetic head may be arranged side by side in the form conveyance direction. The magnetic head 24 is also provided so that its attachment position in the width direction of the form 8 can be adjusted to accommodate forms of various widths. The rotary encoder 26 detects the rotational speed of the freely rotating roller 25 that rotates according to the form 8, and therefore detects the conveyance speed of the form 8, and outputs a signal thereof.

The printing unit 13 is connected to a platen 28 perpendicular to the conveyance direction of the form 8.
, a pinch roller 29 and a print head 30 movable along the platen 28, and the print head 30 prints the print information transmitted in a predetermined format on the form 8. At this time, the printing gutter 30 is placed on the platen 2 while printing.
8 in the width direction of the form 8, that is, at right angles to the conveying direction of the form, and the platen 28 intermittently moves the form 8 in the forward direction. The printing method in the printing section 13 is not particularly limited as long as it is a normal printing method, and various methods such as an ink drop printing method, a thermal printing method, a type printing method, etc. are possible. In the second embodiment, the printing gutter 30 moves, but a gutter line head may be used instead, and in that case there is no need to move the printing head.

As can be clearly seen from FIG. 2, the device 11 of this embodiment consists of a main body 35 and an auxiliary frame 36 disposed on the main body 35. The printing section 13 is housed within the main body 35, and the magnetic writing/reading section 12. The first transport mechanism 21 and the second transport mechanism 22 are held by an auxiliary frame 36. This structure is preferred because it facilitates the initial passing of the form. Further, it is preferable to make the auxiliary frame 36 removable from the main body 35, since by removing the auxiliary frame 36 and attaching a sheet inserter, the main body can be used as a normal sheet-fed printer. Note that the present invention is not limited to the structure of the illustrated embodiment and can be modified in various ways.

The entire structure may be housed in one main body, or the magnetic writing/reading section 12 may be arranged between the printing section 13 and the second transport mechanism 22.

The operating section 15 is for operating the device 11.

The transmission section 1G is for exchanging magnetic recording information or print information transmitted in a predetermined format with a computer. The control section 18 controls each section and performs magnetic recording and printing on the form in the following manner.

The procedure for performing magnetic recording and printing on the form 8 shown in FIG. 4 using the device 11 will be described below with reference to FIG. 5 and FIGS. 6A to 6D.

The form 8 is first pulled out in the forward direction (direction of arrow A) from the paper feed section 23 by the first conveyance mechanism 21, and is delivered to a predetermined form portion 8A.
reaches the magnetic hand 24 (FIG. 6A). next.

Magnetic recording information that has been transmitted in advance in a predetermined format is magnetically written on the magnetic recording band 6A of the form portion 8A using the magnetic head 24 while conveying the form 8 in the forward direction (6th B).
figure). At this time, the moving speed of the form 8 is detected by the rotary encoder 26 and fed to the magnetic writing device, so that it is always magnetically recorded at a predetermined pitch. next,
This magnetically recorded form portion 8A is conveyed in the opposite direction (direction B) from the state shown in FIG. Return (Figure 6C). Here, if the previously magnetically recorded information and the read information are the same and correct, the form portion 8A is conveyed to the printing position (Fig. 6D) and is printed based on the printing information transmitted in a predetermined format. Printing is performed on the form portion 8A. If the previously magnetically recorded information and the read information are different, or if the magnetically recorded information cannot be read correctly, the form portion 8A is returned to the magnetic head 24 again (Fig. 6A), and the form portion 8A is returned to the magnetic head 24 (Fig. 6A). Magnetic recording is performed while sending the 8A in the forward direction, and reading is performed by sending the 8A in the reverse direction. If such rewriting is performed three times and the recorded information is still different from the read information, or if the information cannot be read, it will be treated as an error form and the first form part 8B will be placed at the magnetic writing position. The same magnetic recording information is recorded and the print information is printed. Note that the number of rewrites before error processing and the content of processing as an error form are arbitrary.

It is not particularly limited.

When correct magnetic writing and printing are performed on the form portion 8A or 8B, the primary form portion is sent to the magnetic writing position, and magnetic recording and printing are performed in accordance with the above-described procedure.

Thereafter, magnetic recording and printing are performed one after another on each form part of the continuous form in the same manner.

Note that in the above embodiment, after correct magnetic recording is performed.

Although printing is performed on the form portion, instead of this, printing may be performed first and then magnetic recording may be performed.

Effects of the Invention As explained above, the magnetic recording and printing apparatus of the present invention can perform magnetic recording and printing at the same time. Moreover,
The form is transported in the longitudinal direction of the magnetic recording strip during magnetic recording, reading, and printing, and there is no need to transport it in the lateral direction, so adjust the mounting position of the magnetic head and the mounting position of the transport mechanism in the width direction of the form. By making it possible.

It is possible to apply forms of various widths to this device.

Also, the length in the vertical direction can be set arbitrarily like a normal printer. Furthermore, even if there is an error during magnetic recording.

Since the recorded contents are constantly checked, no defective forms are issued. Thus one according to the present invention.

A device is obtained that can perform magnetic recording and printing at the same time, and can easily issue magnetic forms of various sizes by connecting to a personal computer or the like.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic side view showing the movement path of continuous forms 8 in a magnetic recording printing device 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the device 11, and FIG. 4 is a plan view of a continuous form 8 suitable for use with this device 11, FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the operation of this device 11, and FIGS. 6A to 6D are magnetic writing , a developed view of the form movement path showing the positional relationship between the form, magnetic head, print head, etc. during reading and printing, Fig. 7 is a plan view of a conventional example of a magnetic continuous form, and Fig. 8 shows the magnetic field after it is issued. A plan view of a form. FIG. 9 is a plan view of another conventional example of a magnetic continuous form. Separation perforation 11 - Magnetic recording printing device 12 - Magnetic writing/reading section 13 -
Printing section 14-conveying mechanism section 21-first conveying mechanism 22-second conveying mechanism 24-[air head 25--
Free rotation roller 26-rotary encoder 28・-
Platen 29 - Pinch roller 30 - Printing Henod Patent Applicant Dainippon Printing Co., Ltd. Agent Patent Attorney Kyo Matsu Sanga 2 Illustrations 4 Illustrations 6A! ! ! Fig. 60, Fig. 6B, Fig. 6D.

Claims (5)

[Claims] (1) A magnetic recording/printing device that performs magnetic recording and printing on a form having a long and narrow magnetic recording band, comprising: a conveyance mechanism unit that can convey the form in the longitudinal direction of the magnetic recording band in both forward and reverse directions; and the conveyance mechanism unit. It has a magnetic writing magnetic head and a magnetic reading magnetic head that are stationary on a moving path of a magnetic recording band of a form conveyed by the magnetic recording band, and the magnetic head that is transmitted in a predetermined format to the magnetic recording band. a magnetic writing/reading unit for magnetically writing recorded information and reading information magnetically recorded on the magnetic recording band; and a print head disposed in a movement path of the form conveyed by the conveying mechanism unit, and the recording head is arranged in a predetermined format. a printing unit that prints the print information transmitted in the form on the form, a transmission unit that sends and receives the magnetic recording information and print information that are transmitted in a predetermined format, and an operation unit that performs operations; It has a power supply unit for driving the device, and a control unit for controlling each of the above units, and the control unit performs magnetic writing on the magnetic recording band of the form when the form is conveyed in the forward direction, and when the form is conveyed in the reverse direction. The method further includes means for controlling the magnetic writing/reading section to read magnetic information magnetically recorded from the magnetic recording strip during transportation, and further checking whether or not the read magnetic information is correct information to be magnetically recorded. Features of magnetic recording printing device. (2) The conveyance mechanism section has a first conveyance mechanism that conveys the form in the forward direction and a second conveyance mechanism that conveys the form in the reverse direction, and the first conveyance mechanism and the second conveyance mechanism are connected to each other. 2. The magnetic recording printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic head and the printing head are arranged between the magnetic recording head and the printing head. (3) the form is a continuous form with marginal punch;
The magnetic recording printing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first conveyance mechanism and the second conveyance mechanism are pin tractors that engage with and convey the marginal punch, respectively. . (4) The magnetic head according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the magnetic writing head and the magnetic reading head are integrated magnetic heads. Record printing device. (5) The magnetic writing/reading unit includes the magnetic head, a freely rotating roller that presses the form against the magnetic head, and a rotary encoder that detects the number of rotations of the freely rotating roller to detect the form conveyance speed. A magnetic recording printing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: