JPS62218158A - Output device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To output a form without requiring an expensive host computer by reading information concerning to the form from a form cartridge memory. CONSTITUTION:When a sensor 4 detects that a form cartridge memory 1 s inserted into a printer body, a control section 21 read in single unit of specific format data from the form cartridge memory 1. Then it is decided whether a page feed code for feeding the page of a fixed form under processing exists or not. If feeding of page is not required, the inputted data are analyzed in the control section 21 and the analyzed character codes are fed to a pattern converting section 22 so as to be converted into corresponding pattern data. When said processing is repeated and all pattern data are formed onto same paper, it is confirmed that all output patterns are arranged on the basis of a page feed code then the pattern on that page is outputted to a dot printer 23 and the form is formed as a permanent visible image onto the paper.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a printing device capable of outputting a form paper without requiring a host computer.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, a printing device that outputs a form paper is connected to a host computer, converts human input information from the computer on the host computer into an appropriate pattern, and outputs it. Even in this case, an expensive host computer must be used, reducing the efficiency of using the host computer.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to eliminate the drawbacks of the above-mentioned conventional examples by solving problems such as pay slips that are widely used, fixed form paper used in government offices, etc. To provide an output device capable of outputting form data of a required number of sheets when required without using an expensive host computer.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides means for reading data about a fixed form from an external memory device such as a form cartridge memory storing data about a fixed form. The present invention is characterized by comprising: a means for forming pattern data corresponding to a fixed form based on the read data; and a means for printing the pattern data.

[Operations] According to the present invention, by reading information about forms from the form cartridge memory, it is possible to output forms, etc., without using an expensive host computer.

[Example] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

An embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG.

In Figure 1, 1 is a ROM that stores form data, a magnetic bubble memory, a cartridge memory such as a RAM of M% JA, a memory card or memory pack in the form of an IC card or a laser, etc. This is an external memory device that is detachable and connectable to the main body of the printing device. 2 shows the entire printing device that generates corresponding pattern data from manual data read from the form cartridge memory 1 and outputs it as a form paper. In this printing device 21, 21 controls data reading, pattern conversion, and pattern output.
For example, a control section in the form of a central processing unit, 22 a pattern conversion section that converts human data into corresponding pattern data, and 23 a pattern image corresponding to the converted pattern data, that is, a regular form, as a permanent visible image on a sheet of paper. This is a printing unit such as a dot printer that is formed on the top. 3 is a connector for connecting the form cartridge memory 1 and the printing apparatus 2; 4 is a sensor for detecting loading of the form cartridge memory 1 into the main body of the printing apparatus 2.

An example of the control procedure of the above-mentioned control section 21 is shown in FIG.

Such a control procedure is provided in the control unit 1 or stored in the one-only memory 24 in advance.

When the sensor 4 detects that the form cartridge memory 1 has been inserted into the main body of the printing apparatus, the control section 21 starts the control procedure shown in the second figure.

First, in step S1, one unit of data in a predetermined format is read from the form guard memory 1. Next, in step S2, it is determined whether or not there is a page break code for changing the page of the standard form paper currently being processed. If a page break is not necessary, the process proceeds to step S3, and if a page break is necessary, the process proceeds to step S4.

In step S3, the data input from the form cartridge memory 1 is analyzed by the control section 21, and the analyzed character code is sent to the pattern conversion section 22, where it is converted into corresponding pattern data.

When the processing in step S3 is completed, the process returns to step Sl again, and the processing in steps 5l-53 is repeated. When all the pattern data to be formed on the same paper is created, in step S2, all the output patterns are Confirm that everything is complete using the page break code, and proceed to step S.
At step 4, the pattern of the page is output to the dot printer 23. The dot printer 23 forms and outputs an image, ie, a form, corresponding to the manually created dot pattern on a sheet of paper as a permanent visible image.

In the embodiment described above, the data in the form cartridge memory 1 can be stored as a character code or a command, but it may also be stored in the form of data of a full page worth of images themselves.

The printer unit 23 may be any device that can form a visible image, and is not limited to a dot printer.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, a form paper or the like can be outputted without using an expensive host computer by reading information about the form from an external memory device such as a cartridge. Is possible.

Furthermore, reading data about a fixed form from an external memory device into the printing device starts only by detecting that the external memory device is inserted into the printing device, and has the advantage that no special operation is required. There is also.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of its control procedure. 1... Form cartridge memory, 2... Printing device that outputs form paper based on data read from the form cartridge, '3... Connector for connecting form cartridge 1 and printing device 2, 4... - A sensor that detects the loading of the form cartridge l into the printing device 2; 21... a control unit that controls data reading, pattern conversion, and pattern output; 22... a pattern conversion that converts manual data into a corresponding pattern; Part, 23... Dot printer, 24... Read only memory. Figure 1: 4 rows of real square colors of γ lot 7121 Figure 1: Flow rate of 11 colors of the present invention Figure 2:

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1) means for reading data about the fixed form from an external memory device storing data about the fixed form; and forming pattern data corresponding to the fixed form based on the read data. An output device comprising: means for printing the pattern data. 2) The output device according to claim 1, further comprising means for detecting that the external memory device is loaded into the main body of the printing device, and when the loading is detected, the output device outputs the data from the external memory device. An output device characterized by reading data regarding a fixed form.