JPS617986A - Magnetic recording and printing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To execute simultaneously magnetic recording and printing with respect to a business form various in width, also to improve the efficiency, and to decrease errors 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 carried in the forward direction (longitudinal direction A) from a feed paper part 23 by the first carying mechanism 21 of a carrying mechanism part 14, and written magnetically in a magnetic recording zone by a magnetic head 24. Subsequently, the business form 8 is carried in the backward direction (direction B), information recorded in the magnetic recording zone is read by the head 24, whether the information is correct or not is checked, and when the information is correct, printing is executed. In case the information is different or is not read correctly, the magnetically recorded part is recorded to the head 24, rewrite is executed three times, still, in case it is not read correctly, it is processed as an error. In such a way, it is unnecessary to carry the business form in the lateral direction, therefore, magnetic recording and printing can be executed simultaneously to the business form various in size, and also the efficiency is improved and errors can be decreased.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a magnetic recording and printing method for performing 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 for magnetically writing on the magnetic recording band 6 by moving the separated form 2 in the longitudinal direction of the magnetic recording band 6, and means for moving the form 2 after magnetic writing in the direction perpendicular to the magnetic recording band 6 to print 4. It is equipped with the means to do so.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention In such a magnetic recording printing device, the form is moved first in the direction of the magnetic recording band 6 and then in the right angle direction.
There is a problem in that the width and length of the magnetic forms used are limited, and it is not possible to select an arbitrary form size, resulting in restrictions on the form design.

As a method for solving this problem, a method using a continuous form 3 as shown in FIG. 9 is known. The conventional method of magnetically recording and printing on the continuous form 3 is to first record the continuous form 3.
1. Normal printing 4 and magnetic recording data 5 are printed using a suitable printer. 9. Next, the continuous form 3 with the marks printed thereon is applied to a magnetic recording device separate from the printer, and the mark is printed by the magnetic recording device. This is a method of reading the information and magnetically recording it on the magnetic recording band 6. This method solves the above-mentioned problem of document size constraints, and can handle document sizes of general length and width. However, in this method, printing is performed using a separate printer, and then magnetic recording is performed by reading the printed marks using a magnetic recording device, which is cumbersome in that printing and magnetic recording are separate tasks.

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

Means for Solving the Problems In the magnetic recording printing method of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1A to 1D, a document 8 having an elongated magnetic recording strip 6 is printed along the longitudinal direction of the magnetic recording strip and in the right direction. A step of recording information transmitted in a predetermined formant on the magnetic recording band by a magnetic write head 24 provided stationary, by transporting the information a predetermined length in the direction (in the direction of the arrow); , then transport the form by a predetermined length in the opposite direction,
A step of reading the information recorded on the magnetic recording band using a magnetic reading magnetic head 24 provided stationary, and a step of reading out the information recorded on the magnetic recording band from the original information used to record on the magnetic recording band. If the check result is correct, the printed information transmitted in a predetermined format is printed on the printed part of the form while the form is stationary or intermittently. It is characterized by comprising a step of printing while feeding the paper in the forward direction, and a step of performing predetermined error processing if the check result is incorrect.

Operation According to the above method, the form 8 having the elongated magnetic recording band 6
is transported in the forward or reverse direction along the longitudinal direction of the magnetic recording band 6, while magnetic recording and reading are performed.

Checking, printing, etc. of magnetically recorded contents are performed, and there is no need to feed the form horizontally. Therefore, it is possible to perform magnetic recording and printing on forms of various widths. In addition, since the form does not move horizontally, continuous forms can be used.
Continuous magnetic recording and printing on continuous forms.

By then separating the documents into individual documents, extremely high-speed processing becomes possible.

EXAMPLE An example shown in one drawing will be described in detail below. FIG. 2 is a schematic side view showing the moving path of the continuous form 8 in the magnetic recording/printing device 11 used to carry out the method of the present invention, and FIG.
1 is a perspective view of the device 11, FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing each function of the device 11, and FIG. 5 is a plan view of a continuous form 8 suitable for use in the device 11. A continuous form 8 is an ordinary continuous form having marginal punches 9 at both ends and tearing perforations 10 in the width direction, and an elongated magnetic recording band 6 in the longitudinal direction thereof. In addition.

Cut sheets may be used instead of continuous forms.

In FIG. 4, the magnetic recording/printing device 11 is roughly classified.

Magnetic writing/reading unit 12. Printing section 13. Conveyance 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. Transport mechanism section 14
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a first transport mechanism 21 and a second transport mechanism transport a continuous form 8 (hereinafter referred to as a form) in its longitudinal direction, that is, in the longitudinal direction of the magnetic printing part 6 of the form. It has a transport mechanism section 22, and the first transport mechanism 21 moves the form 8 in the direction of arrow A.
The second transport mechanism 22 transports the form 8 in the forward direction shown by arrow B (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 bin tractor that engages with the marginal punch 9 of the form to transport it is suitable. These bin tractors are installed 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 . It has a freely rotating roller 25° for pressing the form 8 against the magnetic head 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 in a predetermined format onto the magnetic recording strip 6, and a reading magnetic head for reading information magnetically recorded on the magnetic recording strip 6. The magnetic head 24 having an integrated structure is also δ.Instead of the magnetic head 24 having an integrated structure, a separate writing magnetic head and a reading magnetic head may be arranged side by side in the transport direction of the form.Magnetic head 2
4 is also provided so that the attachment position in the width direction of the form 8 can be adjusted to accommodate forms of various widths. The rotary encoder 26 is a freely rotating roller 2 that rotates depending on the form 8.
Since the rotational speed of the document 5 is detected, the conveyance speed of the form 8 is detected, and the signal is fed to the magnetic writing device, magnetic recording is always performed at a predetermined pitch even if the conveyance speed varies.

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 platen 28 intermittently transports the form 8 in the forward direction, and the print head 30 prints on the stationary form 8 in the width direction of the form 8 along the platen 28, that is, at right angles to the transport direction of the form. It moves back and forth, thereby printing at appropriate line spacing. In addition, in the case of printing only one line,
The form 8 does not need to be sent intermittently and may remain stationary. The printing method in the printing unit 13 is not particularly limited as long as it is a normal printing method, and various methods such as an impact dot method, a thermal printing method, a type printing method, etc. are possible. In addition,
Although the print head is of a moving type in this embodiment, a line head may be used instead, in which case there is no need to move the print head.

As can be clearly seen from FIG. 3, 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 the auxiliary frame 36 can be removed and the main body can be used as a normal printer. In addition.

The device used in the present invention is, of course, not limited to the structure of the illustrated embodiment, and can be modified in various ways, and the entire device may be housed in one main body. It may be arranged between the second transport mechanisms 22.

The operating section 15 is for operating the device 11.

The transmission section 16 is for transmitting and receiving magnetic recording information or print information transmitted in a predetermined format to and from the computer. The control section 18 controls each section and performs magnetic recording and printing on a form in the following manner.

The procedure for performing magnetic recording and printing on the form 8 shown in FIG. 5 using the device 11 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1A to 1D and FIG. 6.

The form 8 is first pulled out in the forward direction (in the six directions of arrows) from the paper feed section 23 by the first conveyance mechanism 21, and is delivered to a predetermined form portion 8A.
reaches the magnetic head 24 (FIG. 1A). next.

Magnetic recording information, which 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 (1st B).
figure). At this time, the moving speed of the form 8 is detected by the rotary encoder 26 and fed back to the magnetic writing device, so that magnetic recording is always performed with a predetermined pinch. next,
This magnetically recorded form portion 8A is conveyed in the opposite direction (direction B) from the state shown in FIG. Return (Figure 1C). Here, if the information magnetically recorded earlier and the information read are the same and correct, the form portion 8A is conveyed to the printing position (Fig. 1D), and the form is printed based on the printed information transmitted in advance in a predetermined format. Printing of portion 8A-1 is performed. If the previously recorded information differs from the read information, or if the magnetically recorded information cannot be read correctly, the form portion 8A is returned to the magnetic head 24 (Fig. 1A) and the form is read out. Magnetic recording is performed while sending the portion 8A in the forward direction, and reading is performed by sending it further 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 9th 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.

Effects of the Invention As explained above, according to the method of the present invention, magnetic writing is performed while a form having a magnetic recording strip is conveyed in the forward direction or the reverse direction along the longitudinal direction of the magnetic recording strip. , reading, and printing are performed, and there is no need for lateral transport, so the mounting position of the magnetic head and the mounting position of the transport mechanism can be adjusted in the width direction of the form.

It has the advantage that magnetic recording and printing can be performed on forms of various widths at the same time, and that magnetically recorded forms with no errors can be issued extremely efficiently.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figures 1A to 1D are developed diagrams of a form moving path showing the positional relationship between a form, a magnetic head, a print head, etc. during magnetic writing, reading, and printing, and Fig. 2 is a magnetic record used to carry out the method of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the device 11, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing each function of the device 11. FIG. 5 is a plan view of a continuous form 8 suitable for use in the device 11, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the operation of the device 11.
FIG. 7 is a plan view of a conventional example of a magnetic continuous form, FIG. 8 is a plan view of an oil/gas form after its publication, and FIG. 9 is a plan view of another conventional example of a magnetic continuous form. 81 Continuous form (form) 8A, 8B - Form part 6 - Magnetic recording band 9 - Marginal punch 10 - Separation perforation 11 - Magnetic recording printing device 12 - Magnetic writing/reading section 13 -
Printing section 14-Conveyance mechanism section 21-First conveyance mechanism 22-Second conveyance mechanism 24-Magnetic head 25-Free rotation roller 26-Rotary encoder 28-Platen 29-Pinch roller 30-Printing head patent applicant Dai Nippon Printing Agent Co., Ltd. Patent Attorney Kyo Matsu Sanga IA diagram Fang IB diagram Fang IC diagram Fang ID diagram Figure 3 Figure 4 + 5

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] In a method of magnetically recording information on the magnetic recording band of a form having a long and thin magnetic recording band, and printing information on a printed portion of a predetermined magnetically recorded form, the form is magnetically recorded. Information transmitted in a predetermined format by being conveyed a predetermined length along the longitudinal direction of the strip in the forward direction is recorded on the magnetic recording strip using a magnetic writing head provided stationary. a step of subsequently conveying the form by a predetermined length in the opposite direction and reading the information recorded on the magnetic recording band with a magnetic head for magnetic reading provided stationary; A process of checking whether the original information used to record on the magnetic recording strip matches the information read from the magnetic recording strip, and if the check result is correct, the printout is transmitted in a predetermined format. The present invention is characterized by comprising a step of printing information on the printed portion of the form while the form is stationary or intermittently feeding it in the forward direction, and a step of performing predetermined error handling if the check result is not correct. A magnetic recording printing method.