TWI469879B - The recording paper transfer control method and the printer of the printer - Google Patents
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本發明係關於一種印表機，其係於印刷結束後將記錄紙搬送至記錄紙搬送路徑上之特定位置並加以定位後成為待機狀態。更詳細而言，本發明係關於一種印表機之記錄紙搬送控制方法及印表機，其可於印表機為待機狀態時，目視確認未自記錄紙排出口露出之特定記錄紙部分。The present invention relates to a printer which conveys a recording paper to a specific position on a recording paper transport path after the printing is completed, and positions it to be in a standby state. More specifically, the present invention relates to a recording paper conveyance control method of a printer and a printer capable of visually confirming a specific recording paper portion which is not exposed from a recording paper discharge port when the printer is in a standby state.
發行收據或特定賬單等之印表機係沿著經由印刷頭之印刷位置直至記錄紙排出口之記錄紙搬送路徑，一面搬送記錄紙一面進行印刷。當印刷結束時，印表機將記錄紙之印刷開始目標位置定位於記錄紙搬送路徑上之印刷位置，成為準備下次印刷之待機狀態。例如，專利文獻1中所記載之印表機中，當印刷結束時，將記錄紙之切斷目標位置定位於記錄紙搬送路徑上之切刀之切斷位置而進行切斷，其後將記錄紙定位於印刷位置並成為待機狀態。A printer that issues a receipt or a specific bill is printed while transporting the recording paper along the recording paper transport path through the printing position of the print head to the recording paper discharge port. When the printing is completed, the printer positions the printing start target position of the recording paper on the printing position on the recording paper conveying path, and becomes a standby state for preparing the next printing. For example, in the printer described in Patent Document 1, when the printing is completed, the cutting target position of the recording paper is positioned at the cutting position of the cutter on the recording paper conveying path, and the cutting is performed, and then the recording is performed. The paper is positioned at the printing position and becomes a standby state.
此處，用以發行收據或特定賬單之捲紙(rolled paper)中，有的於記錄紙上包含預先以固定間隔印刷有序列號等之預印部分。於使用此種捲紙發行收據等之情形時，印刷資料係印刷於記錄紙上相鄰接之預印部分之間的印刷區域。並且，於發行收據之前，視需要確認與印刷區域之記錄紙搬送方向之下游側鄰接之預印部分之序列號，並輸入至與印表機連接之結帳處理裝置。Here, among the rolled papers for issuing receipts or specific bills, some of the preprinted portions on which the serial numbers or the like are printed at predetermined intervals are included on the recording paper. In the case where a receipt or the like is issued using such a roll paper, the printed material is printed on a printing area between adjacent preprinted portions on the recording paper. Further, before the receipt of the receipt, the serial number of the preprinted portion adjacent to the downstream side of the recording paper transport direction of the printing area is checked as necessary, and is input to the checkout processing device connected to the printer.
[專利文獻1]日本專利特開2007-320134號公報[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2007-320134
印表機通常包括於被按下期間朝下游側傳送記錄紙之送紙按鈕。因此，使用上述捲紙發行收據之操作員藉由在待機狀態時操作送紙按鈕傳送記錄紙，使預印部分自記錄紙排出口露出而確認序列號。The printer usually includes a paper feed button that conveys recording paper toward the downstream side during being pressed. Therefore, the operator who issued the receipt using the above-described roll paper conveys the recording paper by operating the paper feed button in the standby state, and exposes the preprinted portion from the recording paper discharge port to confirm the serial number.
此處，當為確認序列號而進行送紙時，記錄紙已自印刷位置移動至記錄紙搬送方向之下游側，因此必需於下次發行收據之前，將記錄紙重新定位於印刷位置。對此，可考慮自結帳處理裝置向印表機發送命令，將記錄紙向上游側搬送並將記錄紙定位於印刷位置，但於此情形時，難以使將藉由命令向上游側搬送之記錄紙之搬送量與已藉由送紙按鈕之操作經手動搬送至下游側之記錄紙之搬送量相一致，從而無法將記錄紙準確地定位於印刷位置。又，於確認序列號之後，操作員亦可考慮將記錄紙定位於印刷位置，但於此情形時，亦難以經手動將記錄紙準確地定位於印刷位置。Here, when paper is fed for confirming the serial number, the recording paper has moved from the printing position to the downstream side of the recording paper conveying direction, and therefore it is necessary to reposition the recording paper at the printing position before the receipt of the receipt next time. In this case, it is conceivable that the self-checkout processing device sends a command to the printer to transport the recording paper to the upstream side and to position the recording paper at the printing position. However, in this case, it is difficult to transport the recording paper to the upstream side. The conveyance amount of the recording paper coincides with the conveyance amount of the recording paper which has been manually conveyed to the downstream side by the operation of the paper feed button, so that the recording paper cannot be accurately positioned at the printing position. Further, after confirming the serial number, the operator may also consider positioning the recording paper at the printing position, but in this case, it is also difficult to accurately position the recording paper to the printing position manually.
因此，為確認序列號，可考慮自結帳處理裝置向印表機發送第1命令，將記錄紙自印刷位置向下游側搬送而使預印部分自記錄紙排出口露出，其後，自結帳處理裝置向印表機發送第2命令，將記錄紙向上游側搬送並定位於印刷位置。於此情形時，雖可將記錄紙準確地重新定位於印刷位置，但必需對結帳處理裝置之應用程式加以變更，因此存在成本增加之問題。Therefore, in order to confirm the serial number, it is conceivable that the first command is sent from the checkout processing device to the printer, and the recording paper is transported from the printing position to the downstream side to expose the preprinted portion from the recording paper discharge port, and thereafter, the self-knot The account processing device transmits a second command to the printer, and transports the recording paper to the upstream side and positions it at the printing position. In this case, although the recording paper can be accurately repositioned at the printing position, it is necessary to change the application of the checkout processing device, so there is a problem that the cost increases.
鑒於上述方面，本發明之課題在於提供一種印表機之記錄紙搬送控制方法及印表機，其不對所連接之外部機器之應用程式加以變更，便可於印表機為待機狀態時，確認未自記錄紙排出口露出之記錄紙部分。In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a recording paper transport control method for a printer and a printer that can be confirmed when the printer is in a standby state without changing the application of the connected external device. The portion of the recording paper that is not exposed from the recording paper discharge port.
為解決上述課題，本發明之印表機之記錄紙搬送控制方法之特徵在於：沿著經由印刷頭之印刷位置直至記錄紙排出口之記錄紙搬送路徑，一面搬送記錄紙一面進行印刷；於印刷結束後，將上述記錄紙搬送至上述記錄紙搬送路徑上之特定位置並加以定位；當檢測到操作部之輸入時，將上述記錄紙自上述特定位置向記錄紙搬送方向之下游側搬送，直至成為已送出特定搬送量之送出狀態為止；及當再次檢測到上述操作部之輸入時，將上述記錄紙向記錄紙搬送方向之上游側搬送上述特定搬送量並恢復至定位於上述特定位置之狀態。In order to solve the above problems, the recording paper transport control method of the printer of the present invention is characterized in that printing is carried out while transporting the recording paper along the recording paper transport path from the printing position of the print head to the recording paper discharge port; After the completion, the recording paper is transported to a specific position on the recording paper transport path and positioned; when the input of the operation unit is detected, the recording paper is transported from the specific position to the downstream side in the recording paper transport direction until When the input of the operation unit is detected, and when the input of the operation unit is detected again, the recording paper is transported to the upstream side of the recording paper transport direction and returned to the specific position. .
根據本發明，若於記錄紙定位於記錄紙搬送路徑上之特定位置之待機狀態時操作送紙按鈕等操作部，則記錄紙成為向記錄紙搬送方向之下游側搬送特定搬送量之送出狀態。因此，可使記錄紙之記錄紙搬送方向之下游端部分自記錄紙排出口露出。又，若再次操作送紙按鈕，則記錄紙會被向記錄紙搬送方向之上側拉入特定搬送量並恢復至準確地定位於特定位置之狀態，印表機恢復至待機狀態。因此，不對所連接之外部機器之應用程式加以變更，便可於印表機為待機狀態時確認未自記錄紙排出口露出之記錄紙部分。According to the present invention, when the operation portion such as the paper feed button is operated while the recording paper is positioned in the standby state at the specific position on the recording paper transport path, the recording paper is in the delivery state in which the specific transport amount is transported to the downstream side in the recording paper transport direction. Therefore, the downstream end portion of the recording paper conveying direction of the recording paper can be exposed from the recording paper discharge port. When the paper feed button is operated again, the recording paper is pulled into the upper conveyance amount in the recording paper conveyance direction and returned to the state where it is accurately positioned at the specific position, and the printer returns to the standby state. Therefore, without changing the application of the connected external device, the portion of the recording paper that is not exposed from the recording paper discharge port can be confirmed when the printer is in the standby state.
本發明中，較理想的是上述記錄紙為輥狀，且包含以固定間隔實施有印刷之預印部分，並且於上述記錄紙為上述送出狀態時，記錄紙搬送方向之最下游側之上述預印部分達到自上述記錄紙排出口露出之位置。如此一來，可藉由操作送紙按鈕，使預印部分自記錄紙排出口露出而加以確認。又，藉由在預印部分之確認結束後再次操作送紙 按鈕，可將記錄紙恢復至定位於特定位置之狀態。In the present invention, it is preferable that the recording paper has a roll shape and includes a pre-printed portion that is printed at a fixed interval, and when the recording paper is in the feeding state, the pre-precipitation on the most downstream side of the recording paper conveying direction The printed portion reaches a position exposed from the above-mentioned recording paper discharge port. In this way, the preprinted portion can be confirmed by exposing the preprinted portion from the recording paper discharge port by operating the paper feed button. Also, by operating the paper feed again after the confirmation of the pre-printed portion is completed The button restores the recording paper to a position that is positioned at a specific position.
本發明中，為於根據下一個印刷指令開始印刷之時點，預先將記錄紙恢復至特定位置，較理想的是於上述記錄紙為上述送出狀態時，若接收到印刷指令，則將上述記錄紙向記錄紙搬送方向之上游側搬送上述特定搬送量並恢復至定位於上述特定位置之狀態。In the present invention, in order to start the printing according to the next printing command, the recording paper is restored to a specific position in advance, and preferably, when the recording paper is in the sending state, if the printing command is received, the recording paper is received. The specific conveyance amount is conveyed to the upstream side of the recording paper conveyance direction, and is returned to the state of being positioned at the specific position.
本發明中，為預先將記錄紙自動地恢復至特定位置，較理想的是測定自上述記錄紙成為上述送出狀態起之經過時間，且於上述經過時間超過預定之特定時間之情形時，將上述記錄紙向記錄紙搬送方向之上游側搬送上述特定搬送量並恢復至定位於上述特定位置之狀態。In the present invention, in order to automatically restore the recording paper to a specific position in advance, it is preferable to measure the elapsed time from when the recording paper is in the delivery state, and when the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined specific time, The recording paper conveys the specific conveyance amount to the upstream side of the recording paper conveyance direction and returns to the state of being positioned at the specific position.
本發明中，為於斷開電源之前將記錄紙恢復至特定位置，較理想的是於上述記錄紙為上述送出狀態時，若接收到電源斷開命令，則將上述記錄紙向記錄紙搬送方向之上游側搬送上述特定搬送量並恢復至定位於上述特定位置之狀態。In the present invention, in order to restore the recording paper to a specific position before the power is turned off, it is preferable that when the recording paper is in the above-described delivery state, if the power-off command is received, the recording paper is conveyed toward the recording paper. The upstream side conveys the specific conveyance amount and returns to the state of being positioned at the specific position.
本發明中，較理想的是於上述記錄紙為定位於上述特定位置之狀態時，於上述操作部經過預定之基準時間檢測到輸入之情形時，將上述記錄紙向下游側搬送與上述預印部分之間隔對應之搬送量。如此一來，可例如將發行一張收據時所使用之記錄紙之區域向較特定位置更下游側搬送，將發行下一張收據所使用之記錄紙之區域定位於特定位置。In the present invention, when the recording paper is positioned at the specific position, when the operation unit detects an input after a predetermined reference time, the recording paper is transported to the downstream side and the preprinted The part of the interval corresponds to the amount of transport. In this way, for example, the area of the recording paper used for issuing a receipt can be transported to a more downstream side than the specific position, and the area of the recording paper used for issuing the next receipt can be positioned at a specific position.
本發明中，為將特定搬送量變更為所期望之值，較理想的是上述印表機可與外部機器連接，若接收到來自上述外部機器之搬送量設定命令，則將由上述搬送量設定命令所指定之搬送量設定為上述特定搬送量。In the present invention, in order to change the specific conveyance amount to a desired value, it is preferable that the printer is connectable to an external device, and when the conveyance amount setting command from the external device is received, the conveyance amount setting command is executed. The specified conveyance amount is set to the above specific conveyance amount.
其次，本發明之印表機之特徵在於包括：印刷頭；記錄紙搬送路徑，其係經由上述印刷頭之印刷位置直至記錄紙 排出口；記錄紙搬送部，其沿著上述記錄紙搬送路徑搬送記錄紙；記錄紙搬送控制部，其於印刷結束時將上述記錄紙搬送至上述記錄紙搬送路徑上之特定位置並加以定位；操作部；及判定部，其判定上述記錄紙是否為自上述特定位置向記錄紙搬送方向之下游側搬送特定搬送量之送出狀態；且上述記錄紙搬送控制部於檢測到上述操作部之輸入時，於上述記錄紙並非上述送出狀態之情形時，將上述記錄紙自上述特定位置向記錄紙搬送方向之下游側送出特定搬送量而設為上述送出狀態，於上述記錄紙為上述送出狀態之情形時，將上述記錄紙向記錄紙搬送方向之上游側搬送上述特定搬送量並定位於上述特定位置。Secondly, the printer of the present invention is characterized in that it comprises: a printing head; a recording paper conveying path which is passed through the printing position of the printing head until the recording paper a discharge paper conveying unit that transports the recording paper along the recording paper transport path; and a recording paper transport control unit that transports the recording paper to a specific position on the recording paper transport path and positions the paper at the end of printing; An operation unit; and a determination unit that determines whether the recording paper is in a delivery state in which the specific conveyance amount is conveyed from the specific position to the downstream side in the recording paper conveyance direction; and the recording paper conveyance control unit detects the input of the operation unit When the recording paper is not in the above-described delivery state, the recording paper is sent to the downstream side of the recording paper conveying direction from the specific position to the delivery state, and the recording paper is in the delivery state. At this time, the recording paper is conveyed to the upstream side of the recording paper conveying direction by the specific conveyance amount and positioned at the specific position.
根據本發明，若於記錄紙為定位於特定位置之待機狀態時操作送紙按鈕等操作部，則記錄紙會向記錄紙搬送方向之下游側搬送特定搬送量，而成為送出狀態。因此，可使記錄紙之記錄紙搬送方向之下游端部分自記錄紙排出口露出。又，若於記錄紙為送出狀態時操作送紙按鈕，則記錄紙會被向記錄紙搬送方向之上側拉入特定搬送量並恢復至準確地定位於特定位置之狀態，印表機恢復至待機狀態。因此，不對所連接之外部機器之應用程式加以變更，便可於印表機為待機狀態時確認未自記錄紙排出口露出之記錄紙部分。According to the present invention, when the operation portion such as the paper feed button is operated when the recording paper is in the standby state at the specific position, the recording paper conveys the specific conveyance amount to the downstream side in the recording paper conveyance direction, and is in the delivery state. Therefore, the downstream end portion of the recording paper conveying direction of the recording paper can be exposed from the recording paper discharge port. When the paper feed button is operated when the recording paper is in the delivery state, the recording paper is pulled into the upper conveyance amount in the recording paper conveyance direction and returned to the state where the specific position is accurately positioned, and the printer returns to standby. status. Therefore, without changing the application of the connected external device, the portion of the recording paper that is not exposed from the recording paper discharge port can be confirmed when the printer is in the standby state.
本發明中，較理想的是上述記錄紙為輥狀，且包括以固定間隔實施有印刷之預印部分，並且上述特定搬送量係於上述記錄紙定位於上述特定位置時，記錄紙搬送方向之最下游側之上述預印部分自上述記錄紙排出口露出所需之搬送量。如此一來，藉由操作送紙按鈕，可使預印部分自記錄紙排出口露出而加以確認。又，藉由在預印部分之確認結束後再次操作送紙按鈕，可將記錄紙恢復至定位於特定位置之 狀態。In the present invention, it is preferable that the recording paper has a roll shape and includes a pre-printed portion that is printed at a fixed interval, and the specific conveyance amount is when the recording paper is positioned at the specific position, and the recording paper conveys direction. The preprinted portion on the most downstream side exposes the required conveyance amount from the recording paper discharge port. In this way, by operating the paper feed button, the preprinted portion can be exposed from the recording paper discharge port to be confirmed. Moreover, by operating the paper feed button again after the confirmation of the pre-printed portion is completed, the recording paper can be restored to a specific position. status.
本發明中，為於根據下一個印刷指令開始印刷之時點，預先將記錄紙恢復至特定位置，較理想的是上述記錄紙搬送控制部若接收到印刷指令，則於上述記錄紙為上述送出狀態之情形時，將上述記錄紙向記錄紙搬送方向之上游側搬送上述特定搬送量並定位於上述特定位置。In the present invention, in order to restore the recording paper to a specific position in advance when printing is started according to the next printing command, it is preferable that the recording paper transport control unit receives the printing command, and the recording paper is in the sending state. In this case, the recording paper is conveyed to the upstream side of the recording paper conveying direction by the specific conveyance amount and positioned at the specific position.
本發明中，為預先將記錄紙自動地恢復至特定位置，較理想的是包括測定自上述記錄紙成為上述送出狀態起之經過時間之經過時間測定部，且上述記錄紙搬送控制部於上述經過時間超過預定之特定時間之情形時，將上述記錄紙向記錄紙搬送方向之上游側搬送上述特定搬送量並定位於上述特定位置。In the present invention, in order to automatically restore the recording paper to a specific position in advance, it is preferable to include an elapsed time measuring unit that measures an elapsed time from the recording paper to the ejecting state, and the recording paper transport control unit performs the above-described passage. When the time exceeds the predetermined specific time, the recording paper is conveyed to the upstream side of the recording paper conveying direction by the specific conveyance amount and positioned at the specific position.
本發明中，為於斷開電源之前將記錄紙恢復至特定位置，較理想的是上述記錄紙搬送控制部若接收到電源斷開指令，則於上述記錄紙為上述送出狀態之情形時，將上述記錄紙向記錄紙搬送方向之上游側搬送上述特定搬送量並定位於上述特定位置。In the present invention, in order to restore the recording paper to a specific position before the power is turned off, it is preferable that the recording paper transport control unit receives the power-off command, and when the recording paper is in the delivery state, The recording paper conveys the specific conveyance amount to the upstream side of the recording paper conveyance direction and is positioned at the specific position.
本發明中，較理想的是包括：定位狀態判定部，其判定上述記錄紙是否已定位於上述特定位置；及操作時間判定部，其檢測上述操作部經過預定之基準時間是否已***作；且上述記錄紙搬送控制部於上述記錄紙定位於上述特定位置之情形時，上述操作部經過預定之基準時間檢測到輸入時，將上述記錄紙向下游側搬送與上述預印部分之間隔對應之搬送量。如此一來，可例如將發行一張收據時所使用之記錄紙之區域向較特定位置更下游側搬送，將發行下一張收據所使用之記錄紙之區域定位於特定位置。In the present invention, it is preferable that the positioning state determining unit determines whether the recording paper has been positioned at the specific position, and the operation time determining unit that detects whether the operation unit has been operated after a predetermined reference time has elapsed; When the recording paper is positioned at the specific position, the recording sheet transporting the recording paper to the downstream side and transporting the recording paper corresponding to the interval between the preprinted portions when the recording unit detects the input by the predetermined reference time. the amount. In this way, for example, the area of the recording paper used for issuing a receipt can be transported to a more downstream side than the specific position, and the area of the recording paper used for issuing the next receipt can be positioned at a specific position.
本發明中，為將特定搬送量變更為所期望之值，較理想的是上述印表機可與外部機器連接，且上述記錄紙搬送控制部若接收到來自上述外部機器之搬送量設定命令，則將由上述搬送量設定命令所指定 之搬送量設定為上述特定搬送量。In the present invention, in order to change the specific conveyance amount to a desired value, it is preferable that the printer is connectable to an external device, and the recording paper conveyance control unit receives the conveyance amount setting command from the external device. Will be specified by the above-mentioned transport amount setting command The conveyance amount is set to the above specific conveyance amount.
根據本發明，若於記錄紙被定位於記錄紙搬送路徑上之特定位置之待機狀態時操作送紙按鈕，則記錄紙成為向記錄紙搬送方向之下游側搬送特定搬送量之送出狀態。因此，可使記錄紙之記錄紙搬送方向之下游端部分自記錄紙排出口露出。又，若再次操作送紙按鈕，則記錄紙會被向記錄紙搬送方向之上側拉入特定搬送量並恢復成準確地定位於特定位置之狀態，印表機恢復至待機狀態。因此，不需對所連接之外部機器之應用程式加以變更，便可於印表機為待機狀態時，確認未自記錄紙排出口露出之記錄紙部分。According to the present invention, when the paper feed button is operated when the recording paper is positioned in a standby state at a specific position on the recording paper transport path, the recording paper is in a delivery state in which the specific transport amount is transported to the downstream side in the recording paper transport direction. Therefore, the downstream end portion of the recording paper conveying direction of the recording paper can be exposed from the recording paper discharge port. When the paper feed button is operated again, the recording paper is pulled into the upper conveyance amount in the recording paper conveyance direction and returned to the state where the position is accurately positioned, and the printer is returned to the standby state. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the portion of the recording paper that is not exposed from the recording paper discharge port when the printer is in the standby state without changing the application of the connected external device.
1‧‧‧印表機1‧‧‧Printer
2‧‧‧捲紙2‧‧‧Roll paper
3‧‧‧印表機外殼3‧‧‧Printer housing
4‧‧‧前側開閉蓋4‧‧‧ Front side opening and closing cover
5‧‧‧後側開閉蓋5‧‧‧Back side opening and closing cover
6‧‧‧記錄紙排出口6‧‧‧record paper discharge
7‧‧‧開關按鈕7‧‧‧ switch button
8‧‧‧捲紙收納部8‧‧‧Roll paper storage department
9‧‧‧結帳處理裝置9‧‧‧Checkout processing device
10‧‧‧凹部10‧‧‧ recess
11‧‧‧送紙按鈕(操作部)11‧‧‧Feed button (Operation Department)
12‧‧‧電源開關12‧‧‧Power switch
13‧‧‧記錄紙搬送路徑13‧‧‧Recording paper transport path
14‧‧‧記錄紙搬送機構14‧‧‧record paper transport mechanism
15‧‧‧印刷頭15‧‧‧Print head
16‧‧‧自動切刀16‧‧‧Automatic cutter
17a‧‧‧驅動輥17a‧‧‧Drive roller
17b‧‧‧從動輥17b‧‧‧ driven roller
18‧‧‧馬達18‧‧‧Motor
19‧‧‧光感測器19‧‧‧Photosensor
20‧‧‧壓板20‧‧‧ pressure plate
21‧‧‧記錄紙21‧‧‧record paper
22‧‧‧序列號22‧‧‧Serial number
23‧‧‧預印部分23‧‧‧Preprinted part
24‧‧‧印刷區域24‧‧‧Printing area
24a‧‧‧印刷開始目標位置24a‧‧‧Print start target position
24b‧‧‧切斷目標位置24b‧‧‧ cut off the target position
25‧‧‧黑標25‧‧‧ black mark
30‧‧‧控制部30‧‧‧Control Department
31‧‧‧記錄紙搬送控制部31‧‧‧Recording Paper Transfer Control Department
32‧‧‧判定部32‧‧‧Decision Department
A‧‧‧印刷位置A‧‧‧Printing position
B‧‧‧切斷位置B‧‧‧ cut position
C‧‧‧紙檢測位置C‧‧‧ paper detection location
ST1~ST4‧‧‧步驟ST1~ST4‧‧‧ steps
圖1係應用有本發明之印表機之外觀立體圖。BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a printer to which the present invention is applied.
圖2係表示印表機之主要部分之概略構成之說明圖。Fig. 2 is an explanatory view showing a schematic configuration of a main part of a printer.
圖3係表示印表機之控制系統之概略方塊圖。Figure 3 is a schematic block diagram showing the control system of the printer.
圖4係表示記錄紙搬送動作之流程圖。Fig. 4 is a flow chart showing the recording paper transport operation.
以下，參照圖式說明應用有本發明之印表機之實施形態。Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the printer of the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings.
圖1係應用有本發明之印表機之外觀立體圖。印表機1係將印刷資料印刷於自捲紙2陸續送出之長條狀記錄紙21者，與結帳處理裝置(外部機器)連接而發行收據等。印表機1包括長方體形狀之印表機外殼3，且於印表機外殼3之外殼上表面部分安裝有以前端邊緣部分為中心旋動而開閉之前側開閉蓋4、及以後端邊緣部分為中心旋動而開閉之後側開閉蓋5。於前側開閉蓋4與後側開閉蓋5之間形成有特定寬度之矩形記錄紙排出口6，於記錄紙排出口6之右側設置有用以開閉前側開閉蓋4及後側開閉蓋5之開關按鈕7。當向下按入開關按鈕7時前側開 閉蓋4及後側開閉蓋5之鎖閉被解除，前側開閉蓋4及後側開閉蓋5藉由彈力等的施力向上旋動而變為打開之狀態。其結果為，於印表機外殼3內所構成之捲紙收納部8(參照圖2)變為開放狀態，因此可將捲紙2裝填於捲紙收納部8內。BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a printer to which the present invention is applied. The printer 1 prints printed materials on the long-length recording paper 21 which is continuously fed from the roll paper 2, and is connected to the checkout processing device (external device) to issue receipts and the like. The printer 1 includes a printer housing 3 in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped, and the upper surface of the outer casing of the printer housing 3 is mounted with a front opening and closing cover 4 and a rear end edge portion which are pivoted around the front end edge portion. After the center is rotated and opened and closed, the cover 5 is opened and closed. A rectangular recording paper discharge port 6 having a specific width is formed between the front side opening/closing cover 4 and the rear side opening/closing cover 5, and a switch button for opening and closing the front side opening/closing cover 4 and the rear side opening and closing cover 5 is provided on the right side of the recording paper discharge port 6. 7. When the switch button 7 is pressed down, the front side is opened The lock of the closing lid 4 and the rear side opening and closing lid 5 is released, and the front side opening and closing lid 4 and the rear side opening and closing lid 5 are rotated upward by an urging force such as an elastic force to be opened. As a result, the paper roll accommodating portion 8 (see FIG. 2) formed in the printer casing 3 is in an open state, so that the roll paper 2 can be loaded in the paper roll accommodating portion 8.
裝填於捲紙收納部8內之捲紙2之記錄紙21包括預先以固定間隔實施有序列號22等之印刷的預印部分23，用以發行收據之印刷資料係印刷於記錄紙21上相鄰接之預印部分23之間的印刷區域24。此處，商店中進行結帳的店員於發行收據之前，視需要確認預印於較印刷區域24更靠記錄紙21之前端側之序列號22，將該序列號22輸入至與印表機1連接之結帳處理裝置9。於記錄紙21之背面以固定間隔實施有矩形黑標(black mark)25。各黑標25係位於各預印部分23之背側。The recording paper 21 of the roll paper 2 loaded in the roll paper accommodating portion 8 includes a preprint portion 23 which is printed with a serial number 22 or the like at regular intervals, and the print data for issuing the receipt is printed on the recording paper 21. A printed area 24 between adjacent preprinted portions 23. Here, the store clerk who performs the checkout in the store, before the issue of the receipt, confirms the serial number 22 pre-printed on the front end side of the recording paper 21 with respect to the printing area 24 as needed, and inputs the serial number 22 to the printer 1 Connected checkout processing device 9. A rectangular black mark 25 is formed on the back surface of the recording paper 21 at regular intervals. Each black mark 25 is located on the back side of each preprinted portion 23.
於印表機外殼3之前面部分之中央部分形成有向後側凹陷之凹部10。於凹部10之下側部分形成有朝向上方之端面，於該端面設置有送紙按鈕(操作部)11。於印表機外殼3之前面部分之下端部分設置有電源開關12。A central portion of the front surface portion of the printer housing 3 is formed with a recess 10 recessed toward the rear side. An end surface facing upward is formed in a lower portion of the recess 10, and a paper feed button (operation portion) 11 is provided on the end surface. A power switch 12 is provided at a lower end portion of the front surface portion of the printer housing 3.
圖2係表示印表機1之主要部分之概略構成之說明圖。印表機1包括：記錄紙搬送路徑13，其係自裝填捲紙2之捲紙收納部8直至記錄紙排出口6；及記錄紙搬送機構14，其係沿著該記錄紙搬送路徑13搬送記錄紙21。記錄紙搬送路徑13係以自記錄紙搬送方向之上游側依次經由印刷頭15之印刷位置A及自動切刀16之切斷位置B之方式而延伸。印刷位置A係由壓板(platen)20所規定。記錄紙搬送機構14包括：驅動輥17a；從動輥17b，其係配置於與該驅動輥17a相對之位置；及馬達18，其係對驅動輥17a進行旋轉驅動。記錄紙搬送機構14亦藉由操作送紙按鈕11而驅動。Fig. 2 is an explanatory view showing a schematic configuration of a main part of the printer 1. The printer 1 includes a recording paper transport path 13 from the paper roll accommodating portion 8 of the loaded roll paper 2 to the recording paper discharge port 6 and a recording paper transport mechanism 14 which is transported along the recording paper transport path 13. Recording paper 21. The recording paper transport path 13 extends from the upstream side of the recording paper transport direction by the printing position A of the printing head 15 and the cutting position B of the automatic cutter 16 in this order. The printing position A is defined by a platen 20. The recording paper conveying mechanism 14 includes a driving roller 17a, a driven roller 17b disposed at a position facing the driving roller 17a, and a motor 18 that rotationally drives the driving roller 17a. The recording paper conveying mechanism 14 is also driven by operating the paper feed button 11.
印刷頭15係將記錄線碰擊於墨帶(ink ribbon)(未圖示)而使墨帶之油墨附著於記錄紙21上進行印刷之序列點陣式(SIDM，serial impact dot matrix)列印頭。通過印刷位置A之記錄紙21係藉由馬達18所旋轉驅動的驅動輥17a與從動輥17b而進行搬送，並利用與壓板20相對向之印刷頭15實施印刷。於印刷位置A之記錄紙搬送方向之上游側的紙檢測位置C，配置有用以檢測設置於記錄紙21之背面側之黑標25的光感測器19。The print head 15 is a serial dot matrix (SIDM, serial impact) in which a recording line is struck against an ink ribbon (not shown) to cause ink of the ink ribbon to adhere to the recording paper 21 for printing. Dot matrix) Print head. The recording paper 21 passing through the printing position A is conveyed by the driving roller 17a and the driven roller 17b that are rotationally driven by the motor 18, and is printed by the printing head 15 facing the platen 20. The photo sensor 19 for detecting the black mark 25 provided on the back side of the recording paper 21 is disposed at the paper detecting position C on the upstream side in the recording paper transport direction of the printing position A.
當捲紙2裝填於捲紙收納部8時，印表機1將記錄紙21沿著記錄紙搬送路徑13向印刷位置A搬送。當於紙檢測位置C檢測到黑標25時，印表機1自該時點起將記錄紙21向下游側搬送特定之第1搬送量並定位於印刷位置A。更詳細而言，印表機1使記錄紙21之最下游側之預印部分23與於該預印部分23之上游側相鄰接之印刷區域24之間的印刷開始目標位置24a和印刷位置A相一致。藉此，印表機1成為等待印刷指令之待機狀態。When the roll paper 2 is loaded in the roll paper accommodating portion 8, the printer 1 transports the recording paper 21 along the recording paper transport path 13 to the printing position A. When the black mark 25 is detected at the paper detecting position C, the printer 1 transports the recording paper 21 to the downstream side from the time of the specific first conveyance amount and positions it at the printing position A. More specifically, the printer 1 causes the printing start target position 24a and the printing position between the preprinted portion 23 on the most downstream side of the recording paper 21 and the printing region 24 adjacent to the upstream side of the preprinted portion 23 A is consistent. Thereby, the printer 1 becomes a standby state waiting for a print command.
若接收到來自結帳處理裝置9之印刷指令，則印表機一面沿著記錄紙搬送路徑13將記錄紙21向記錄紙搬送方向之下游側搬送一面進行印刷。當印刷結束時，記錄紙21定位於切斷位置B，並被切斷。更詳細而言，印表機1自檢測到黑標25之時點起將記錄紙21向記錄紙搬送方向之下游側搬送特定第2搬送量，藉此使實施有印刷之印刷區域24與於該印刷區域24之上游側相鄰接之預印部分之間的切斷目標位置24b和切斷位置B相一致，然後切斷記錄紙21。When receiving the print command from the checkout processing device 9, the printer transports the recording paper 21 to the downstream side in the recording paper transport direction along the recording paper transport path 13. When the printing is ended, the recording paper 21 is positioned at the cutting position B and is cut. More specifically, the printer 1 transports the recording paper 21 to the downstream side of the recording paper conveying direction from the point of detecting the black mark 25, thereby transferring the printing area 24 on which the printing is performed. The cutting target position 24b and the cutting position B between the adjacent printed portions on the upstream side of the printing area 24 coincide with each other, and then the recording paper 21 is cut.
記錄紙21之切斷結束後，印表機1再次將記錄紙21定位於印刷位置A，並成為待機狀態。亦即，印表機1將記錄紙21自切斷結束之時點起向記錄紙搬送方向之上游側搬送特定之第3搬送量，藉此重新使已成為記錄紙21之最下游側之預印部分23與於該預印部分23之上游側相鄰接之印刷區域24之間的印刷開始目標位置和印刷位置A相一致。After the cutting of the recording paper 21 is completed, the printer 1 again positions the recording paper 21 at the printing position A and enters the standby state. In other words, the printer 1 conveys the recording paper 21 to the upstream side of the recording paper conveyance direction from the point of completion of the cutting, and re-prints the most downstream side of the recording paper 21. The portion 23 corresponds to the printing start target position and the printing position A between the printing regions 24 adjacent to the upstream side of the preprint portion 23.
圖3係表示印表機1之控制系統之概略方塊圖。印表機1之控制系 統係以包括CPU(central processing unit，中央處理單元)、ROM(read-only memory，唯讀記憶體)、RAM(random access memory，隨機存取記憶體)等之控制部30為中心而構成。控制部30係與結帳處理裝置9連接，根據自結帳處理裝置9接收到之印刷指令等命令控制印表機1之各部。於控制部30之輸入側，連接有送紙按鈕11與光感測器19。於控制部30之輸出側，經由未圖示之驅動器連接有印刷頭15、自動切刀16、記錄紙搬送機構14之馬達18等。控制部30若接收到來自結帳處理裝置9之印刷指令，則驅動記錄紙搬送機構14之馬達18，將自捲紙2陸續送出之記錄紙21沿著記錄紙搬送路徑13搬送，並於印刷位置A藉由印刷頭15進行印刷。Fig. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing the control system of the printer 1. Printer 1 control system The system is mainly composed of a control unit 30 including a CPU (central processing unit), a ROM (read-only memory), a RAM (random access memory), and the like. The control unit 30 is connected to the checkout processing device 9, and controls each unit of the printer 1 based on a command such as a print command received from the checkout processing device 9. A paper feed button 11 and a photo sensor 19 are connected to the input side of the control unit 30. On the output side of the control unit 30, a print head 15, an automatic cutter 16, a motor 18 of the recording paper conveying mechanism 14, and the like are connected via a driver (not shown). When receiving the print command from the checkout processing device 9, the control unit 30 drives the motor 18 of the recording paper transport mechanism 14 to transport the recording paper 21 that has been fed from the roll paper 2 along the recording paper transport path 13 and prints it. Position A is printed by print head 15.
其後，於切斷位置B藉由自動切刀16進行切斷。Thereafter, the cutting is performed by the automatic cutter 16 at the cutting position B.
又，控制部30包括：記錄紙搬送控制機構31，其係於印刷及切斷結束時將記錄紙21定位於記錄紙搬送路徑13上之印刷位置A，並且根據送紙按鈕11之操作等將記錄紙搬送特定搬送量；及判定機構32，其係判定記錄紙21是否為自印刷位置向記錄紙搬送方向之下游側搬送特定搬送量之送出狀態。Moreover, the control unit 30 includes a recording paper conveyance control unit 31 that positions the recording paper 21 at the printing position A on the recording paper conveyance path 13 at the end of printing and cutting, and according to the operation of the paper feed button 11, etc. The recording paper conveys the specific conveyance amount; and the determination unit 32 determines whether or not the recording paper 21 is in a delivery state in which the specific conveyance amount is conveyed from the printing position to the downstream side in the recording paper conveyance direction.
當送紙按鈕11***作時，記錄紙搬送控制部31於記錄紙21並非送出狀態之情形時(並未自印刷位置A向記錄紙搬送方向之下游側搬送特定搬送量之情形時)，將記錄紙21自印刷位置A向記錄紙搬送方向之下游側送出特定搬送量而設為送出狀態。另一方面，於記錄紙21為送出狀態之情形時(自印刷位置A向記錄紙搬送方向之下游側搬送特定搬送量之狀態之情形時)，將記錄紙21向記錄紙搬送方向之上游側拉入特定搬送量並定位於印刷位置A。此處，特定搬送量於記錄紙21定位於印刷位置A時，成為記錄紙21上於記錄紙排出口6之記錄紙搬送方向之上游側相鄰接之預印部分23的序列號22自記錄紙排出口6露出於外側所需之搬送量。因此，記錄紙21為送出狀態時，記錄紙21上記錄紙 搬送方向之最下游側之序列號22自記錄紙排出口6露出。When the paper feed button 11 is operated, when the recording paper 21 is not in the delivery state (the case where the specific conveyance amount is not conveyed from the printing position A to the downstream side in the recording paper conveyance direction), the recording paper conveyance control unit 31 will The recording paper 21 is sent to the downstream side of the recording paper conveyance direction from the printing position A to the delivery state. On the other hand, when the recording paper 21 is in the delivery state (when the printing position A is in the state of transporting the specific conveyance amount to the downstream side in the recording paper conveying direction), the recording paper 21 is moved to the upstream side in the recording paper conveying direction. The specific conveyance amount is pulled in and positioned at the printing position A. Here, when the recording paper 21 is positioned at the printing position A, the specific conveyance amount is the serial number 22 of the preprinted portion 23 adjacent to the upstream side of the recording paper conveying direction of the recording paper discharge port 6 on the recording paper 21. The amount of conveyance required for the paper discharge port 6 to be exposed outside. Therefore, when the recording paper 21 is in the delivery state, the recording paper on the recording paper 21 The serial number 22 on the most downstream side in the transport direction is exposed from the recording paper discharge port 6.
又，記錄紙搬送控制部31於控制部30自結帳處理裝置9接收到印刷指令時，於記錄紙21為送出狀態時，將記錄紙21向記錄紙搬送方向之上游側拉入特定搬送量並定位於印刷位置A。When the recording unit 21 is in the delivery state, the recording paper transport control unit 31 pulls the recording paper 21 toward the upstream side of the recording paper transport direction by the specific transport amount when the control unit 30 receives the print command from the checkout processing device 9. And positioned at the printing position A.
進而，記錄紙搬送控制部31若接收到來自結帳處理裝置9之搬送量設定命令，則將由搬送量設定命令指定之搬送量設定為特定搬送量。Further, when the recording paper transport control unit 31 receives the transport amount setting command from the checkout processing device 9, the transport amount specified by the transport amount setting command is set as the specific transport amount.
判定部32係記憶並保持用以判定記錄紙21之搬送狀態之棋標(flag)，當藉由操作送紙按鈕11，記錄紙搬送控制部31將記錄紙21自印刷位置A向記錄紙搬送方向之下游側搬送特定搬送量時，豎立該棋標。又，於棋標豎立之狀態下，若記錄紙搬送控制部31將記錄紙21向記錄紙搬送方向之上側搬送特定搬送量，則放倒該棋標。再者，判定部32亦可藉由根據檢測到之黑標之位置掌握記錄紙搬送路徑13上之記錄紙21之位置，而判定記錄紙21是否為自印刷位置A向記錄紙搬送方向之下游側搬送特定搬送量之狀態。The determination unit 32 stores and holds a flag for determining the conveyance state of the recording paper 21, and when the paper feed button 11 is operated, the recording paper conveyance control unit 31 transports the recording paper 21 from the printing position A to the recording paper. When the specific conveyance amount is conveyed on the downstream side of the direction, the ticket is erected. Further, when the recording paper conveyance control unit 31 conveys the recording paper 21 to the upper side of the recording paper conveyance direction in the state where the check mark is erected, the check mark is placed. Further, the determination unit 32 can determine whether or not the recording paper 21 is downstream from the printing position A toward the recording paper transport direction by grasping the position of the recording paper 21 on the recording paper transport path 13 based on the detected position of the black mark. The state of the specific transport amount is transferred to the side.
圖4係於待機狀態下確認記錄紙之預印部時之記錄紙搬送動作之流程圖。流程圖之右側之圖係表示所對應之步驟中記錄紙的搬送狀態。Fig. 4 is a flow chart showing the recording paper transporting operation when the preprinting portion of the recording paper is confirmed in the standby state. The diagram on the right side of the flowchart indicates the transport state of the recording paper in the corresponding step.
首先，印表機1成為待機狀態，記錄紙21定位於印刷位置A。又，對於操作結帳處理裝置9之店員，要求於發行收據之前確認印刷於記錄紙21之預印部分23之序列號22，並輸入至結帳處理裝置9。First, the printer 1 is in a standby state, and the recording paper 21 is positioned at the printing position A. Further, the store clerk operating the checkout processing device 9 is required to confirm the serial number 22 printed on the preprinted portion 23 of the recording paper 21 before issuing the receipt, and input it to the check processing device 9.
此處，於記錄紙21為定位於印刷位置A之待機狀態時，如待機狀態之圖所示，序列號22位於記錄紙搬送路徑13上而未自記錄紙排出口6露出，無法自印表機外殼3之外側加以確認。Here, when the recording paper 21 is in the standby state positioned at the printing position A, as shown in the diagram of the standby state, the serial number 22 is located on the recording paper transport path 13 and is not exposed from the recording paper discharge port 6, and the self-printing table cannot be printed. The outside of the casing 3 is confirmed.
當店員按下送紙按鈕11(步驟ST1)時，記錄紙搬送控制部31將記 錄紙21向記錄紙搬送方向之下游側送出特定搬送量。即，將記錄紙21設為送出狀態(步驟ST2)。於藉由記錄紙搬送控制部31向記錄紙搬送方向之下游側搬送記錄紙時，判定部32判定為記錄紙21為送出狀態，並豎立棋標。於記錄紙21為向記錄紙搬送方向之下游側搬送特定搬送量之狀態時，如步驟ST2之圖所示，印刷有序列號22之預印部分23自記錄紙排出口6露出於印表機外殼3之外側。因此，店員可確認該序列號22。When the store clerk presses the paper feed button 11 (step ST1), the recording paper transport control unit 31 records The paper sheet 21 sends a specific conveyance amount to the downstream side in the recording paper conveyance direction. That is, the recording paper 21 is set to the delivery state (step ST2). When the recording paper conveyance control unit 31 transports the recording paper to the downstream side in the recording paper conveyance direction, the determination unit 32 determines that the recording paper 21 is in the delivery state and erects the game. When the recording paper 21 is in a state in which the specific conveyance amount is conveyed to the downstream side in the recording paper conveyance direction, as shown in the diagram of step ST2, the preprinted portion 23 printed with the serial number 22 is exposed from the recording paper discharge port 6 to the printer. The outer side of the outer casing 3. Therefore, the clerk can confirm the serial number 22.
其次，當控制部30接收到來自結帳處理裝置9之印刷指令時(步驟ST3)，記錄紙搬送控制部31確認判定部32之棋標。即，確認記錄紙21是否為送出狀態。於步驟ST3中，判定部32之棋標豎立而判定為記錄紙21為送出狀態，因此記錄紙搬送控制部31將記錄紙21向記錄紙搬送方向之上游側拉入特定搬送量並定位於印刷位置A(步驟ST4)。又，當記錄紙搬送控制部31將記錄紙21向記錄紙搬送方向之上側搬送特定搬送量時，判定部32判定為記錄紙21並非送出狀態，並放倒棋標。藉此，印表機1恢復至待機狀態。因此，其後藉由步驟ST5中所接收到之印刷指令進行印刷。When the control unit 30 receives the print command from the checkout processing device 9 (step ST3), the recording paper transport control unit 31 confirms the check mark of the determination unit 32. That is, it is confirmed whether or not the recording paper 21 is in the delivery state. In step ST3, the board of the determination unit 32 is erected and it is determined that the recording paper 21 is in the delivery state. Therefore, the recording paper conveyance control unit 31 pulls the recording paper 21 into the upstream side of the recording paper conveyance direction and positions it in the printing. Position A (step ST4). When the recording paper conveyance control unit 31 conveys the recording paper 21 to the upper side in the recording paper conveyance direction, the determination unit 32 determines that the recording paper 21 is not in the delivery state and lowers the game. Thereby, the printer 1 is returned to the standby state. Therefore, printing is subsequently performed by the print command received in step ST5.
於步驟ST3中控制部30並未接收到來自結帳處理裝置9之印刷指令，而已操作送紙按鈕11之情形時(步驟ST5)，記錄紙搬送控制部31確認判定部32之棋標。即，確認記錄紙21是否為送出狀態。於步驟ST5中，判定部32之棋標豎立而判定為記錄紙21為送出狀態，因此記錄紙搬送控制部31將記錄紙21向記錄紙搬送方向之上游側拉入特定搬送量並定位於印刷位置A(步驟ST4)。又，當記錄紙搬送控制部31將記錄紙21向記錄紙搬送方向之上側搬送特定搬送量時，判定部32判定為記錄紙21並非送出狀態，並放倒棋標。藉此印表機1恢復至待機狀態。When the control unit 30 has not received the print command from the checkout processing device 9 and the paper feed button 11 has been operated (step ST5), the recording paper transport control unit 31 confirms the check mark of the determination unit 32. That is, it is confirmed whether or not the recording paper 21 is in the delivery state. In step ST5, the rule of the determination unit 32 is erected and it is determined that the recording paper 21 is in the delivery state. Therefore, the recording paper conveyance control unit 31 pulls the recording paper 21 into the upstream side of the recording paper conveyance direction and positions it in the printing. Position A (step ST4). When the recording paper conveyance control unit 31 conveys the recording paper 21 to the upper side in the recording paper conveyance direction, the determination unit 32 determines that the recording paper 21 is not in the delivery state and lowers the game. Thereby the printer 1 is returned to the standby state.
再者，於待機狀態下，控制部30接收到來自結帳處理裝置9之印 刷指令之情形時，判定部32之棋標倒下，而判定為記錄紙21並非送出狀態。因此，不進行如步驟ST4般之記錄紙搬送動作，而藉由印刷指令直接開始印刷。Furthermore, in the standby state, the control unit 30 receives the print from the checkout processing device 9. In the case of the brush command, the flag of the determination unit 32 is dropped, and it is determined that the recording paper 21 is not in the delivery state. Therefore, the recording paper transport operation as in step ST4 is not performed, and the printing is directly started by the print command.
根據本例，若於記錄紙21為定位於印刷位置A之待機狀態時操作送紙按鈕11，則記錄紙21向記錄紙搬送方向之下游側送出，記錄紙21之預印部分23之序列號22自記錄紙排出口6露出。又，若再次操作送紙按鈕11，則記錄紙21會被向記錄紙搬送方向之上游側拉入並恢復至準確地定位於印刷位置A之狀態，印表機1恢復至待機狀態。因此，不對所連接之結帳處理裝置9之應用程式加以變更，便可於印表機1成為待機狀態時確認未自記錄紙排出口6露出之記錄紙21部分。According to the present example, when the paper feed button 11 is operated while the recording paper 21 is in the standby state of the printing position A, the recording paper 21 is fed to the downstream side of the recording paper conveying direction, and the serial number of the preprinted portion 23 of the recording paper 21 is output. 22 is exposed from the recording paper discharge port 6. When the paper feed button 11 is operated again, the recording paper 21 is pulled in the upstream side of the recording paper conveyance direction and returned to the state where it is accurately positioned at the printing position A, and the printer 1 is returned to the standby state. Therefore, the application of the linked check processing device 9 is not changed, and the portion of the recording paper 21 that is not exposed from the recording paper discharge port 6 can be confirmed when the printer 1 is in the standby state.
又，本例中，於操作送紙按鈕11，記錄紙21成為送出狀態，記錄紙21之預印部分23之序列號22自記錄紙排出口6露出時，若接收到印刷指令，則記錄紙21會被向記錄紙搬送方向之上游側拉入並恢復至定位於印刷位置A之狀態，印表機1恢復至待機狀態。其結果為，於印刷開始之時點，通常記錄紙21成為定位於印刷位置A之狀態，因此可避免於自印刷區域24偏離之位置進行印刷。Further, in this example, when the paper feed button 11 is operated, the recording paper 21 is in the delivery state, and when the serial number 22 of the preprinted portion 23 of the recording paper 21 is exposed from the recording paper discharge port 6, the recording paper is received if a printing command is received. 21 is pulled in to the upstream side of the recording paper conveying direction and returned to the state of being positioned at the printing position A, and the printer 1 is returned to the standby state. As a result, at the time of starting the printing, the recording paper 21 is usually positioned at the printing position A, so that printing from the position where the printing area 24 is deviated can be avoided.
進而，本例中，記錄紙搬送控制部31若接收到來自結帳處理裝置9之搬送量設定命令，則將由搬送量設定命令指定之搬送量設定為特定搬送量。其結果為，可將特定搬送量設定為所期望之值，因此可使用序列號22之印刷位置不同之多種捲紙2發行收據。Further, in the example, when the recording paper transport control unit 31 receives the transport amount setting command from the checkout processing device 9, the transport amount specified by the transport amount setting command is set as the specific transport amount. As a result, since the specific conveyance amount can be set to a desired value, the receipt can be issued using a plurality of types of roll paper 2 having different printing positions of the serial number 22.
於上述實施形態中，亦可設為控制部30進一步包括測定記錄紙21為送出狀態之經過時間之經過時間測定部，且記錄紙搬送控制部31於經過時間超過預定之特定時間之情形時，將記錄紙21向記錄紙搬送方向之上游側搬送特定搬送量並定位於印刷位置A。如此一來，即便 於操作送紙按鈕11並確認預印部分23之後忘記再次操作送紙按鈕11之情形時，記錄紙21亦會自動地定位於印刷位置A，使得印表機1恢復至待機狀態。In the above-described embodiment, the control unit 30 may further include an elapsed time measuring unit that measures the elapsed time of the recording paper 21 in the delivery state, and when the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined specific time, the recording paper transport control unit 31 may be used. The recording paper 21 is conveyed to the upstream side of the recording paper conveyance direction by a specific conveyance amount and positioned at the printing position A. So even if When the paper feed button 11 is operated and the preprint portion 23 is confirmed to forget to operate the paper feed button 11 again, the recording paper 21 is also automatically positioned at the printing position A, so that the printer 1 is returned to the standby state.
上述實施形態中，亦可設為記錄紙搬送控制部31若自結帳處理裝置9接收到電源斷開指令，則於記錄紙21為送出狀態之情形時，將記錄紙21向記錄紙搬送方向之上游側搬送特定搬送量並定位於印刷位置A。如此一來，於電源斷開之時點，記錄紙21定位於印刷位置A，印表機1成為待機狀態。其結果為，於電源接通時記錄紙21定位於印刷位置A，因此於電源接通後之最初之印刷時，不會於自印刷區域24偏離之位置實施印刷。電源斷開指令亦可為印表機1所含有之電源斷開用軟開關之信號。In the above-described embodiment, when the recording paper transport control unit 31 receives the power-off command from the check-out processing device 9, the recording paper 21 is transported to the recording paper when the recording paper 21 is in the delivery state. The upstream side conveys the specific conveyance amount and is positioned at the printing position A. As a result, at the time when the power is turned off, the recording paper 21 is positioned at the printing position A, and the printer 1 is in the standby state. As a result, since the recording paper 21 is positioned at the printing position A when the power is turned on, printing is not performed at a position shifted from the printing area 24 at the time of the first printing after the power is turned on. The power-off command can also be the signal of the soft-switch for power-off included in the printer 1.
上述實施形態中，亦可設為控制部30進一步包括：定位狀態判定部，其判定記錄紙21是否已定位於印刷位置A；及操作時間判定部，其檢測送紙按鈕11經過預定之基準時間是否已***作；且記錄紙搬送控制部31於記錄紙21定位於印刷位置A之情形時，於送紙按鈕11經過預定之基準時間已***作時，將記錄紙21向下游側搬送與預印部分23之間隔對應之搬送量。如此一來，可將發行一張收據時所使用之記錄紙21之區域向較印刷位置A更下游側搬送，將發行下一張收據所使用之記錄紙21之區域定位於印刷位置A。再者，於此情形時，定位狀態判定部可將判定部32放倒棋標之狀態判定為記錄紙21定位於印刷位置A之狀態。In the above embodiment, the control unit 30 may further include: a positioning state determining unit that determines whether the recording paper 21 has been positioned at the printing position A; and an operation time determining unit that detects that the paper feed button 11 has passed the predetermined reference time When the recording paper 21 is positioned at the printing position A, the recording paper transport control unit 31 transports the recording paper 21 to the downstream side when the paper feed button 11 has been operated for a predetermined reference time. The interval between the printed portions 23 corresponds to the amount of conveyance. In this way, the area of the recording paper 21 used for issuing a receipt can be transported to the downstream side of the printing position A, and the area of the recording paper 21 used for issuing the next receipt can be positioned at the printing position A. In this case, the positioning state determination unit may determine that the state in which the determination unit 32 has fallen the chessboard is the state in which the recording paper 21 is positioned at the printing position A.
上述實施形態中，印表機1係藉由序列點陣式(SIDM)列印頭進行印刷者，亦可為藉由噴墨頭進行印刷者。又，亦可為藉由熱感應頭進 行印刷者。於將印刷頭設為熱感應頭之情形時，將由馬達所驅動之壓紙輥(platen roller)配置於與印刷頭相對之位置作為記錄紙搬送機構，一面藉由壓紙輥將記錄紙按壓至印刷頭一面進行搬送。In the above embodiment, the printer 1 is printed by a sequential dot matrix (SIDM) print head, or may be a printer by an ink jet head. Also, it can be made by thermal induction Line printer. When the print head is set as the thermal head, the platen roller driven by the motor is disposed at a position opposite to the print head as a recording paper conveying mechanism, and the recording paper is pressed by the platen roller to The print head is transported on one side.
此外，印表機1係於捲紙2上進行印刷者，亦可為於在每隔固定長度而設之穿孔位置摺疊之狀態的摺疊式紙(fanfold)或單頁紙上進行印刷者。Further, the printer 1 may be a printer on the roll paper 2, or may be a printer on a fanfold or a sheet of paper folded in a perforated position provided at a fixed length.
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