JP2584576B2 - Printer device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention is a printer to be used is conjunction with a host computer, a printer such as a plotter
Related to the device .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A printer device used in connection with a host computer outputs data under the control of an operation command from an attached operation switch or a control command from a computer which is a control subject by a control code.

[0003]

In the printer device , the functions are diversified due to the sophistication of the printing function and the sophistication of the functions on the host computer side, and the instructions corresponding to the functions are also diversified. Therefore, even if a certain operation condition is set with an operation command after the printer device is started, the previous operation condition may be changed by a reset command or the like, which is a type of control command. In this way, if the user previously knows that the setting of the operating condition by the operation command will be changed by the subsequent control command or the like, the problem is reduced to some extent, but the user is unfamiliar. In such a case, there is an inconvenience that the printer cannot be used under the desired operating conditions because the operating conditions cannot be changed.

[0004] Therefore, the present invention includes a control command computer side, the user between the operation instruction of the printer apparatus side to be set arbitrarily priorities and prevent unwanted changes in operating conditions occurs It is an object to provide a printer device .

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems That is, the printer device of the present invention is based is conjunction with a computer to a predetermined control command transmitted from the computer (host computer 20), typeface, specific printing such as character pitch An arbitrary operation mode among a plurality of operation modes representing the modes is designated, and the printer apparatus performs a print output operation in a printing mode set by the operation mode, wherein the printer apparatus side
Operation switch (home light switch)
3), a single or a plurality of the operation switches
Switch the desired operation mode from the above operation mode.
Mode designation means (home light switch 3,
Ipstyle switch 4, quality switch 8, pre
Pitch switch 11, TOF switch 16) and front
Of the operation switch provided on the printer device side.
Priority is given to the operation modes based on one or more operations
Priority setting means (type style switch)
H4, Quality switch 8, Print pitch switch
11, TOF switch 16) and in front of the computer
The operation mode specified by the
Print out according to the operation mode specified by
Control means (CPU 22) for executing the operation,
The control unit is configured to perform the operation by the mode designating unit.
Mode is specified and the priority setting means
That when there is a set of priorities, later said competent
Ignores the operation mode by the control command from the computer
The priority set by the priority setting means.
The print output operation is executed in an operation mode based on the print operation .

[0006]

In the printer device, one of a plurality of operation modes corresponding to a specific printing mode such as a font and a character pitch is designated based on a predetermined control command transmitted from a linked computer. The print output operation can be performed in the set print mode. A plurality of operation modes can be arbitrarily specified by a control command from a computer or a specification on the printer device side. Therefore, in the printer of the present invention, priority order setting means is provided between the control command and the mode designating means by the operation switch, and the two are given priority.
That is, based on the designation of the designation device on the printer side, instead of the operation mode designated by the control command of the computer, the designation of the operation mode by the mode designation device is enabled, and the designation by the mode designation device is performed. By ignoring the operation mode specified by the control command transmitted from the computer later and giving priority to the operation mode specified by the mode specifying means, the control command transmitted from the computer and the operation switch of the printer device To prevent interference with the designation of the mode designation means.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a printer device according to the present invention. In this embodiment, an operation panel of the printer is shown. 1 is a power lamp that lights up when a bistable seesaw type power switch (not shown) is turned on, and 2 is a paper empty (PAPERE) that indicates that the paper has run out.
MPTY) lamp.

3 is a rotary type filer for setting the paper length.
Omurengusu (FORM LENGTH) switch,
Reference numeral 4 denotes a touch-type switch for setting a type style. Each time the type style switch is pressed, STD setting 5 (standard character type), F1 setting 6 (other character type font 1), F2
The switching operation of setting 7 (other character type font 2) is performed.

[0010] 8 is a touch type to set the print quality of the character quality (QUALITY) switch. Each time the quality switch 8 is pressed, a switching operation between the DRAFT setting 9 and the LQ setting 10 (LETTER QUALITY) is performed.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a touch type print pitch (PRINTITCH) switch for setting a print pitch. Every time the print pitch switch 11 is pressed, the PROP setting 12 (PROPATIONAL), 136
The switching operation of the settings 13, 163 settings 14, and 222 settings 15 is performed.

Reference numeral 16 denotes a top-of- form (TOP OF FORM) switch for performing cueing of the sheet.
7 is a paper feed (PAPER F) for feeding paper.
(EED) switch, 18 is an online switch for switching between online and offline, and 19 is a lamp that lights up when the online switch sets online.

Next, FIG. 2 shows a part of a circuit diagram of the operation panel shown in FIG. 20 is a host computer, 21 is an interface (I / F) for transmitting and receiving control instructions such as control codes to and from the computer, 22 is a CPU for controlling the interface 21 and input / output device (I / O) 23 and the like. It is.

The input / output device 23 controls the type style switch 4 and the quality (QUALI
TY) switch 8, print pitch (PRINT PI)
(TCH) switch 11, an input of an operation command by an operation switch such as a TOF switch 16, and a setting state sequentially displayed by the type style switch 4.
TD lamp 5 and F1 lamp 6 and F2 lamp 7, and displays the setting state sequentially set by the draft (DRAFT) lamp 9 and LQ lamp 10, the print pins Tchisuitchi 11 for displaying the setting condition that is sequentially set by Quality switch 8 PROP lamp 12, 136 lamp 13,
Outputs display information to display devices such as the 163 lamp 14 and the 222 lamp 15.

A ROM 24 stores an operation program,
Reference numeral 25 denotes a reset generator that generates a reset signal when the power switch is turned on and started. The reset generator 25 is turned on while, for example, holding down the quality switch 8, and when the printer is started, the reset generator 25 is activated.
A reset signal is generated to reset the CPU 22,
After the reset is released, the presence or absence of the switch
As a result of the determination by the PU 22, the operation command by the switch is set with priority. For example, if the setting by the switch is the LQ setting 10, only the operation command of the setting has the highest priority over other control commands, If the switch is not turned on, the priority is switched such that the operation command and the control command have an equal relationship.

Next, FIG. 3 shows an example of a combination relating to the switching of the priority order by the operation switch provided as the priority order setting means, and a function corresponding thereto. 4 to 6 show combinations of operation switches related to the function switching based on the priorities described above in FIG. 3 and the corresponding functions and flowcharts, and reference numerals a, b, and c indicate connection points of the respective flowcharts. FIG. 7 is a table showing the types of control commands and operation commands used in the present embodiment and the correspondence between the commands.

In FIGS. 3 to 6, 31, 32, 3
3, 34, 35, 36 , 37 , and 38 indicate respective modes set by operation switches.
32, 33, 34, 35, 36 , 37 , 38 will be described. The mode 31 is such that the TOF switch 16 or the type style switch 4 and the quality switch 8
And three print pitch switches 11 are turned on at the same time, and the operation commands by the type style switch 4, the quality switch 8, and the print pitch switch 11 are prioritized.
That is, if this mode is set by the three switches, for example, if the switch 4 is in the STD setting 5, the switch 8 is in the LQ setting 10, and the switch 11 is in the 222 setting 15, The setting lamp flashes and the setting operation command takes precedence, and ESC K other than ESC K0 which is a control command corresponding to the operation command.
1 and ESC X other than ESC K2 and ESC X1
0 and ESC SI and ESC other than SI P1 and ES
C P and ESC M are ignored, further against the operation instruction ESC @ panel mode are ignored (PAN
EL MODE).

The mode 32 is a mode in which an operation command by the type style switch 4 set when the type style switch 4 is turned on at the time of start-up is prioritized. The setting state set by the type style switch 4, for example, STD If the setting 5 is set, the lamp of the mode flashes, the operation command of the setting takes precedence, and ESs other than ESC K0 which is a control command corresponding to the setting
C K1 and ESC K2 are ignored, for the further the manipulation instructions that are ESC @ panel style mode, which is also ignored (PANEL STYLE MODE).

The mode 33 is a mode in which the operation command by the switch 8 which is set when the quality switch 8 is turned on at the time of start-up is prioritized. The setting state set by the switch 8, for example, the DRAFT setting 9, is If the setting has been made, the lamp of the setting flashes and the operation command of the setting has priority, and is a control command corresponding to the setting.
ESC X0 other than the ESC X1 is ignored, further against the the manipulation instruction E SC @ also ignored the panel Quality mode (PANEL QUALITYMODE)
It is.

A mode 34 is a mode in which an operation command by the print pitch switch 11 set when the print pitch switch 11 is turned on at the time of startup is prioritized, and a setting state set by the print pitch switch 11 For example, if the PROP setting 12 is set, the lamp of the setting flashes and the operation command of the setting has priority, and the control command ESC P corresponding to the setting is given priority.
ESC P , ESC M, ESC SI and SI other than 1
It is ignored, for the further the manipulation instruction ES C @ also Ignored panel pitch mode (PANEL PITC
H MODE).

In the mode 35, the type style (T
(YPE STYLE) In this mode, the operation commands by the type style switch 4 and the quality switch 8 which are set when the switch 4 and the quality switch 8 are simultaneously turned on have priority. In this mode, the setting state set by each switch, for example, F2 setting 7 and L
If Q setting 10 has been set by the setting of the lamp flashes priority operation instruction of the set, a control command corresponding to the setting ESC K2 other ESC K 0 and ES
C K1 and ESC X1 other than the ESC X0 is ignored, further against the the manipulation instruction ESC @ panel style and quality mode, which is also ignored (PANE
L STYLE AND QUALITY MODE)
It is.

The mode 36 is a mode in which the operation commands by the type style switch 4 and the print pitch switch 11 which are set when the type style switch 4 and the print pitch switch 11 are simultaneously turned on at the time of startup are set. It is. That is, the setting state set by each switch, for example, F1 setting 6 and 13
6 If setting 13 is set, the lamp of the setting flashes, and the operation command of the setting has priority, and the setting corresponding to the setting is performed.
ESC K0 and ESC K2 other than ESC K1 and
ESC P1, ESC M and ESC other than ESC P
SI and SI are ignored, and ESC
スタ イ ル Panel style and pitch mode (P
ANEL STYLE AND PITCH MOD
E).

The mode 37 is a mode in which the operation commands by the switches of the quality switch 8 and the print pitch switch 11 which are set when the quality switch 8 and the print pitch switch 11 are simultaneously turned on at the time of starting are set. . That is, in this mode, if the setting state set by each switch, for example, the LQ setting 10 and the 222 setting 15 are set, the lamp of the setting flashes and the operation command of the setting takes precedence. the corresponding control command to set ESC X1 other than the ESC
X0 and ESC SI and ESC P1 other than SI
ESC P and E SC M is ignored, further against the the manipulation instruction ESC @ also ignored the panel quality and pitch mode (PANEL QUALITY AN
D PITCH MODE).

In the mode 38, the TOF switch 1
6. In the mode in which the operation commands by the type style switch 4, the quality switch 8, and the print pitch switch 11, which are set when all the switches are not turned on, are not prioritized. In this mode, the operation instruction and the control instruction have an equal relationship. For example, when an ESC @ instruction, which is a reset instruction by a control code, is received, the operation instruction returns to the initially set mode (STANDARD MONITOR).
DE).

As described above, this printer apparatus includes a power switch as an operation means adapted to the multi-function of the printer apparatus without newly adding an operation switch such as a DIP switch or increasing the number of switches. By adding a priority setting means for switching the priority between the operation command and the control command by a combination of the existing operation switches, operability can be improved and multifunctional switching can be performed, and another circuit for setting the priority can be provided. The mounting board for electronic components can be reduced in size as compared with the case of installation, which also contributes to a reduction in manufacturing cost.

When the printer is set in any one of the modes 31 to 38, the priority order of the operation command and the control command in the mode is maintained as it is even when the operation switch is switched, and the priority setting is performed. When the operation switch is switched, the operation instruction of the switched setting has priority, and when the operation switch that is not set with priority is switched, the operation instruction of the switched setting has an equal relation to the control instruction. Things.

In this embodiment, the priority setting is switched by combining the TOF switch 16, type style switch 4, quality switch 8, and print pitch switch 11 as priority setting means. The combination method or the priority setting method and the switching method are arbitrary .

[0028]

As described above, according to the present invention,
The designation of the mode designation means by the operation switch of the printer can be given priority over the designation by the control instruction of the host computer, and the designation by the control instruction of the computer transmitted after the operation mode is designated by the printer. Can be ignored, so that unnecessary change of the operation mode set on the printer device side can be prevented, and the user can arbitrarily set the desired operation mode on the printer device side to perform the print output operation. There <br/>-out that in. Further , according to the present invention, the priority order setting means can be realized by a combination of existing operation switches provided in the printer device, so that the printer device can be multifunctional and simplified.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of an operation panel of a printer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram of a panel of the printer shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a table showing an example of combinations of operation switches and functions corresponding to the combinations.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a combination of operation switches and an operation of a function corresponding to the combination.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a combination of operation switches and an operation of a function corresponding to the combination.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a combination of operation switches and an operation of a function corresponding to the combination.

FIG. 7 is a correspondence table between control commands and operation commands.

[Explanation of symbols]

 4 type style switch (priority setting means) 8 quality switch (priority setting means) 11 print pitch switch (priority setting means) 16 TOF switch (priority setting means) 20 host computer 22 CPU (control means)

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A is conjunction with a computer on the basis of a predetermined control command transmitted from the computer, font, any operation mode among the plurality of operation modes representing a particular print mode, such as character pitch is specified, Depending on the operation mode
A printer apparatus for printing output operation in the print mode set I, by the operation switch provided on the printer side
Configured by operating one or a plurality of the operation switches.
Mode to specify the desired operation mode from the operation modes
Command specifying means, and the operation switch provided on the printer device side.
Priority to the operation mode based on one or more operations of
Priority setting means for setting a priority, and the operation specified by the control instruction of the computer
A mode or the operation specified by the mode specifying means
Control means for executing a print output operation in accordance with a mode.
Receives the operation mode designation and sets the priority order.
When the priority order is set by the
The operation mode according to the control instruction from the computer.
Mode is ignored, and the priority set by the priority setting means is ignored.
The print output operation is executed by the operation mode based on the priority.
Printer apparatus characterized by rows.