JP3887938B2 - Tape printer - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a tape printer using a printing tape formed by laminating a printing tape and a release tape. More specifically, the present invention relates to a partial cutting mechanism for cutting only a printing tape and a full cutting for completely cutting a printing tape. The present invention relates to a technique that enables the appearance of cutting forms according to various applications by appropriately combining a mechanism.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a tape printer using a printing tape formed by laminating a printing tape and a peeling tape, there is a printer capable of performing a so-called partial cut in which only the printing tape is cut while leaving the peeling tape (Japanese Patent Laid-open No. Hei 6 (1994) 71955 publication etc.). By removing the printed tape from the release tape so that it can be used as a label, etc., the printed tape can be easily peeled off from the partial cut by simply bending the printing tape. This eliminates the inconvenience of using nails and tweezers and the inconvenience of damaging the end of the print tape, thereby improving the ease of peeling off the print tape.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  In the tape printer, a margin corresponding to the interval between the printing portion and the cutting portion is formed prior to the first printing portion because of the structure in which the cutting portion is arranged close to the lower side in the tape feeding direction with respect to the printing portion. However, if the partial cut mechanism is used, a cut portion of only the print tape can be formed in the margin portion, and a state in which the extra margin portion is removed in advance can appear.
[0004]
  As mentioned above, focusing on the advantage that the conventional problems can be solved by providing the partial cut mechanism at the cutting portion, the present invention controls the partial cut mechanism, and the entire cut mechanism and the portion. An object of the present invention is to obtain a tape printer that can cut a printed tape into a state suitable for various uses by performing combination control with a cutting mechanism.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tape printer comprising: a printing unit for printing on the printing tape in a printing tape formed by laminating a printing tape and a release tape; and the printing tape sent from the printing unit. A cutting section for cutting, and the cutting section includes a partial cut mechanism for cutting only the printing tape in the printing tape, and data command means for outputting print data to the printing section, and the data Where the print data is separated by the command meansBy detecting tab code or space codeAnd a first control unit that automatically sets a partial cut position for cutting only the print tape based on the detection of the delimiter.
[0006]
  When printing out to a printing tape, the print data (text data) such as characters and figures is printed in a continuous state, and the margins and non-printed parts that are not printed before the next print data is printed Thus, a demarcated part is formed. Therefore, in the tape printer according to claim 1 of the above configuration, the partial cut position for cutting only the print tape is automatically set based on the detection of the demarcated portion, and the partial cut is performed at the portion to be partially cut. Can be obtained automatically.
[0007]
[0008]
  ThePredetermined print data such as a pace key and a tab key is given to the non-printing portion as a portion, and the separation portion is detected by detecting the print data.
[0009]
  Claims of the invention2The tape printer related toA printing unit that prints on the printing tape in a printing tape formed by laminating a printing tape and a release tape; and a cutting unit that cuts the printing tape sent from the printing unit. A partial cut mechanism for cutting only the print tape in the print tape, and a data command means for outputting print data to the print section; and a print data delimiter by the data command means. And a first detection means for automatically setting a partial cut position for cutting only the print tape based on the detection of the separation portion.
[0010]
  ContractClaim2In the tape printer according to,markThe detection is performed by detecting a blank portion having no print data such as a blank portion formed prior to a character and a non-print portion formed between adjacent print portions.
[0011]
  Claims of the invention3The tape printer according to claim 1OrClaim2A numbering generation / storage means for generating and storing numbering data to be changed in accordance with a predetermined law prior to printing of the printing unit, and the numbering data stored in the print data and the numbering generation / storage means Are sequentially combined, and based on the combined data, combined print control means that repeats printing for each block delimited by the delimiter locations, and at the partial cut position set by the first control means Second control means for cutting only the print tape is provided.
[0012]
  Claim of the above configuration3In the tape printer according to claim 1,OrClaim2However, the numbering is given to the non-printing portion for each printing portion, and the numbering of the printing portion after printing can be performed by the numbering.
[0013]
  Claims of the invention4The tape printer according to claim3In this case, the cut portion of only the print tape by the partial cut mechanism is also set between the print portion and the numbering data in the block.
[0014]
  Claim of the above configuration4The tape printer according to claim3The printing tape of each block divided by the demarcated part is divided into the numbering part and the printed part by the partial cutting mechanism, so when peeling off the peeling tape and creating labels etc. Thus, the identification numbering can be deleted, and the printer can be used with only necessary print data.
[0015]
  Claims of the invention5The tape printer according to claim4The cutting part is provided with an entire cutting mechanism for cutting the printing tape, and is set so that the printing tape is cut at the divided portions.
[0016]
  Claim of the above configuration5The tape printer according to claim4The same effect as that of No. 1 is achieved, but each block consisting of a printed part printed on the basis of the print data and a numbered part is divided by the entire cut mechanism, and numbering is applied. A plurality of printed tapes in units of one block by one set of printing portions can be formed continuously.
[0017]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0018]
  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a tape printer 1 and a data creation device 2 for creating text data for printing, etc. The character and symbol input keys and the cursor on the display portion of the CRT 5 are moved vertically and horizontally. A keyboard 3 and a coordinate input device (mouse) 4 having a cursor movement key to be moved, various operation keys, and the like, and a CRT 5 capable of displaying a plurality of lines of characters and the like are connected to the control main unit (computer) 6. The tape printer 1 is also connected to the control main unit 6 via a connection line.
[0019]
  Next, the printing mechanism in the tape printer 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 2. The tape storage cassette 7 is detachably attached to the cassette storage section frame 17 in the case 1a of the tape printer 1. In this tape storage cassette 7, a tape spool 9 around which a transparent surface tape 8 such as a PET film is wound, a ribbon supply spool 11 around which an ink ribbon 10 is wound, and a winding for winding up the ink ribbon 10. A spool 12, a base material supply spool 15 in which a double-sided adhesive tape 13 having the same width as that of the surface tape 8 and having an adhesive layer on both sides is wound with the release tape 14 facing outside, the double-sided adhesive tape 13, and the surface tape 8 And a joining roller 16 for joining them in a rotatable manner. A tape feed motor 46 that drives the tape spool 9 and the joining roller 16 is provided.
[0020]
  The thermal head 18 which is a printing unit erected from the cassette housing unit frame 17 faces the recess 19 of the tape housing cassette 7, and the surface tape 8 and the ink ribbon 10 are overlaid at the location of the thermal head 18. You can pass by. A platen roller 21 mounted on a roller holder 20 standing upright from a cassette housing frame 17 is pressed toward the thermal head 18 and joined to a feed roller 22 mounted on the tip side of the roller holder 20. It is pressed toward the roller 16.
[0021]
  When printing is performed based on the print data created by the data creation device 2, the drive motor 25 in the cassette housing frame 17 is rotated to rotate the take-up spool 12, feed roller 22, and joining roller 16 via a gear mechanism (not shown). The heater elements arranged in a row in the thermal head 18 are selectively energized and the dot rows of the ink 29 are attached to the back surface of the surface tape 8 for printing. Thereafter, the printed tape 24 is printed on which the double-sided adhesive tape 13 is laminated on the printing surface of the surface tape 8 and is sent to the cutting unit 23.
[0022]
  The cutting unit 23 includes a full cut mechanism A that completely cuts the printing tape 24 and a partial cut mechanism B described later. The all-cut mechanism A has a saddle structure composed of a fixed blade 23a and a movable blade 23b that moves to and away from the fixed blade 23a. The electric drive mechanism 26 rotates the movable blade 23b. The printing tape 24 is cut by operation.
[0023]
  FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a printed printing tape 24. A dot row of ink 29 is attached as a mirror image of characters on the back surface of a transparent surface tape 8 such as a PET (polyethylene phthalate) film. Are bonded with an adhesive layer 13b on one side of the base tape 13a in the double-sided adhesive tape 13, and the back side is covered with a paper release tape (release paper) 14 via the adhesive layer 13c on the other side. Will be. The printing tape 28 having a thickness T1 is a combination of the surface tape 8 and the double-sided adhesive tape 13 excluding the release tape (release paper) 14, and the release paper already integrated with the double-sided adhesive tape 13 is used. It is the peeling tape 14 (see FIG. 4).
[0024]
  As shown in FIG. 2, the partial cut mechanism B is disposed between the paper discharge unit 27 and the full cut mechanism A in the case 1 a of the tape printer 1. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, a metal-made thick plate-shaped pedestal 33 fixed to the cassette housing frame 17 and the like, and the pedestal 33 is pivotally supported around a caulking pin 34. And a cutting blade 36 fixed to the support member 35 by spot welding 37 or the like, and a driving means 38 for rotating the support member 35.
[0025]
  On the cradle 33, a step 39 corresponding to a slightly smaller dimension H2 due to the thickness T2 of the peeling tape 14 and wider than the width dimension of the peeling tape 14 (printing tape 24) is formed. Therefore, a pair of step portions 33a and 33b having the same height H2 as the step 39 with respect to the bottom surface of the step 39 are formed on the end surfaces of the front end side of the cradle 33 and the vicinity of the caulking pin 34. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, the thickness of the entire printing tape 24 is formed on the support member 35 on the tip side from the foot portion 35 a that contacts a part of one step portion 33 a toward the vicinity of the caulking pin 34. A step 40 that is deeper than the width T3 (= T1 + T2) and wider than the width of the printing tape 24 is formed.
[0026]
  As shown in FIG. 7, in order to align and fix the cutting blade 36 to the support member 35, the foot portion 35 a on the distal end side of the support member 35 is in contact with the step portion 33 a on the distal end side of the receiving base 33. It closes by swiveling around the caulking pin 34. In this state, the cutting blade 36 is fixed to the support member 35 by spot welding 37, an adhesive (not shown) or the like at a position where both end portions of the cutting edge 36 abut against the pair of step portions 33a and 33b. . This ensures that the gap between the cutting edge of the cutting blade 36 and the step 39 in the cradle 33 is parallel, and the size of the gap is equal to the height H2 of the step 39, so use another jig. Therefore, it is extremely easy to fix the cutting blade 36 to the support member 35, and the mounting accuracy is greatly improved.
[0027]
  As shown in FIG. 5, the driving means 38 that rotates the cutting blade 36, that is, the support member 35 around the caulking pin 34, uses the power of the electric motor 41 that can rotate in the forward and reverse directions via a gear train 42. 5 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction of FIG. 5, the pin 44 projecting from the crank 43 moves along the long groove 45 formed in the support member 35, thereby causing the support member 35 to rotate counterclockwise. It is a structure that rotates in the direction. In this case, after the foot portion 35a of the support member 35 contacts the stepped portion 33a of the cradle 33, the electric motor 41 is not overloaded by a slip clutch (not shown) interposed in the gear train 42. It is configured.
[0028]
  When at least the foot 35a and one end of the cutting edge of the cutting blade 36 are in contact with the step 33a of the receiving base 33 at least on the support member 35, the partial cutting of the printing tape 24 is completed. The other end of 36 may contact the other step 33 b of the cradle 33. Further, when opening the electric motor 41 by rotating it in the reverse direction, a limit switch (not shown) comes into contact with an appropriate portion of the support member 35 so as to stop the electric motor 41 at the maximum opening angle and outputs a predetermined signal. .
[0029]
  Thus, when the support member 35 and the cutting blade 36 are rotated and closed around the rotation center (caulking pin 34) with respect to the fixed-side cradle 33, the gap between the cutting edge of the cutting blade 36 and the step 39 is It becomes narrower in order from the side close to the caulking pin 34. Accordingly, the cutting edge 36 of the cutting blade 36 hits the printing tape 24 in order from one edge, and the printing tape 24 is cut with a so-called scissors, and the cutting edge of the cutting blade 36 extends all over the tape width direction. Therefore, the driving force is less than that of a so-called push-cut type, which cuts at the time, and the drive means 38 can be made compact and the electric motor 41 can be reduced in output.
[0030]
  In order to partially cut the printing tape 24 so as to leave the peeling tape 14 side, the partial cutting work is performed by positioning the peeling tape 14 side to be the bottom surface side of the step 39 of the cradle 33. [See FIG. 8B]. Conversely, in order to cut only the peeling tape 14, the surface tape 8 may be positioned on the bottom side of the step 39 of the cradle 33 and a partial cutting operation may be performed.
[0031]
  Next, a print control apparatus for a tape printer will be described.
[0032]
  As shown in FIG. 9, the keyboard 3 and the data creation device 2, the drive circuit 18a of the thermal head 18, the drive circuit 46a of the tape feed motor 46, the drive mechanism 26 of the full cut mechanism A, and the drive means 38 of the partial cut mechanism B. Is connected to the control device 47. The control device 47 includes a break detection means 49, a first control means 50, a numbering generation / storage means 51, a composite print control means 52, a second control means 53, a half cut addition means 54, and a full cut control means 55. The printed tape 24 of type I to type IV can be selected and created by operating the keyboard 3. “Half cut” is synonymous with partial cut that cuts only the print tape 28.
[0033]
  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, a certain distance is formed in the tape feeding direction between the thermal head 18 and the movable blade 23 b of the full cut mechanism A, and the movable blade 23 b of the full cut base mechanism A. And a slight gap also exists between the movable blade 35 of the partial cutting mechanism B. Accordingly, when the printing tape 24 is completely cut, as shown in FIG. 16, the leading end of the tape is at the position of the entire cutting mechanism A, and printing of the printing unit 18 is started in that state. As a result, a blank portion y is formed at the tip of the tape prior to the first printing portion i. The blank portion y includes a non-printing portion prior to the first printing.
[0034]
  The delimiter detection means 49 detects a delimiter of the print data by the data creation device (an example of the data command means) 2 that outputs print data to the printing unit 18 and the data creation device 2. The location may be determined by detection of predetermined print data, may be determined by detection of a blank portion without print data, or may be other means.
[0035]
  The first control unit 50 automatically sets a partial cut position for cutting only the print tape 28 based on the detection of the delimiter part. The first control unit 50 includes information on the delimiter detection unit 49 and information input in advance (for example, The part to be cut by the partial cut mechanism B is set from the half-cut at the center of the divided part.
[0036]
  The numbering generation / storage unit 51 generates and stores numbering data changed according to a predetermined rule prior to printing by the printing unit 18, and the composite print control unit 52 stores the print data and numbering generation / storage unit 51. And the numbering data stored in the data are sequentially combined, and printing is repeated for each block divided by the divided portions based on the combined data. The second control means 53 controls the partial cut mechanism B so as to cut only the print tape 28 at the partial cut position set by the first control means 50.
[0037]
  The half-cut adding means 54 sets the cut portion of only the print tape 28 by the partial cut mechanism B between the print portion and the numbering data in the block. The all-cut control means 55 In this case, the printing tape 24 is set to be cut.
[0038]
  Note that text input is performed on a screen as shown in FIG. 18, and selection of half-cutting and selection of numbering as a printing option can be performed on a dialog screen as shown in FIGS.
[0039]
  10 to 13 show examples of tapes created by the tape printer 1 by cutting control. In FIG. 10, a partial cut line 56 for cutting only the print tape 29 is formed prior to a print portion (Yamada, Sato, Tanaka, Suzuki) based on print data. This is due to the operation of the control means 50. Each printed portion can be used as a last name label by peeling it from the release tape 14.
[0040]
  In the example shown in FIG. 11, numbering for counting 1, 2, 3,... Is printed prior to the printed portion, and a partial cut line 56 is formed for each block composed of the printed portion and the numbering. It is. This is due to the operation of the break detection means 49, the first control means 50, the numbering generation / storage means 51, the composite print control means 52 and the second control means 53.
[0041]
  FIG. 12 shows that in FIG. 11 a partial cut line 56 is also formed between the numbering and the printed part. In addition to the means 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, This is because the half-cut adding means 54 is also activated. Further, in FIG. 13, all cut control means 55 is also operated, and all cut lines 57 are formed for each block.
[0042]
  Next, the printing control operation procedure will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Hereafter, Si (i = 1, 2, 3...) Indicates each step number in the flowchart. Before this flowchart is executed, character strings such as “Yamada”, “Sato”, “Tanaka”, and “Suzuki” are entered on the text input screen shown in FIG. It is assumed that a tab code has been input.
[0043]
  As shown in FIG. 14, first, a print dialog display / print condition setting screen as shown in FIG. 19 and a print option setting dialog such as automatic numbering printing and individual cut as shown in FIG. 20 are displayed ( S 1), the user is set, and the setting result is stored in a RAM (not shown) normally provided in the control device 47.
[0044]
  Specifically, on the screen shown in FIG. 19, when the user chucks the half-cut check box using the mouse 4 or clicks the OK button without checking it, the print option setting screen shown in FIG. Is displayed. The numbering printing is to perform printing while automatically updating the set initial value, and the individual cut is to perform half-cutting between the number printed and the printed part. Next, the user uses the mouse 4 to check the automatic numbering and individual cut check boxes according to his / her wishes, and uses the keyboard 3 to input the initial numbering value, and then uses the mouse. Click the OK button. Then, the control device 47 determines whether or not to perform automatic numbering printing, whether or not to perform individual cutting, and if automatic numbering printing is performed, the initial value is stored in the RAM depending on whether or not the check box is checked. Remember.
[0045]
  Next, a stamp face dividing process (S2) described later is executed. As shown in FIG. 15, the stamp surface division process is performed by a cut mark insertion process subroutine. In this processing, the control device 47 first checks the input character code and tab code sequentially, but determines whether there is an unchecked code (S20), and does not check it. If there is a code (S20: Yes), the code is checked to determine whether it is a tab code (S21). If the checked code is a tab code (S21: Yes), the controller 47 stores the tab feed center position by the tab code as a cut position in the RAM (S22). Then, the next code is checked (S23), and the process returns to S20. In S21, if the checked code is not a tab code (S21: No), the process returns to S20 after performing S23. If there is no unchecked code in S20, that is, if all the input codes are checked, this cut mark insertion process is terminated, and the process proceeds to S3 in FIG.
[0046]
  Next, the controller 47 drives the tape feed motor 46 and the partial cut mechanism B to execute tape feed and half cut processing (S3) of the first blank portion, and based on the initial numbering value stored in the RAM. The numbering number is initialized (S4).
[0047]
  Next, the control device 47 determines whether or not to perform numbering printing based on the stored contents of the RAM (S5), and when performing numbering printing (S5: Yes), that is, the user shows in FIG. When the automatic numbering printing check box check is input using the mouse 4 on the print option setting screen, the thermal head 18 and the tape feeding mechanism 46 are driven, and the initial numbering number set in S4 is set. Printing on the non-printing portion and tape feeding are performed (S6).
[0048]
  Next, the control device 47 determines whether or not to perform individual cut based on the stored contents of the RAM (S6), and when performing individual cut printing (S6: Yes), that is, the user selects FIG. When the individual cut check box check is input using the mouse 4 on the print option setting screen shown, the partial cut mechanism B is driven and the number printed in S6 is downstream in the tape transport direction. A half cut is performed at S9, and the process proceeds to S9.
[0049]
  On the other hand, if it is set not to perform numbering printing in S5 (S5: No), the process proceeds to S9.
[0050]
  In S9, the control device 47 prints the character string set up in the stamp dividing process in S2 and input up to the stored cut position by driving the thermal head 18 and the tape feed motor 46 (S9). . Then, it is determined whether or not there is a character string that has not been printed yet (S10). If all the input character strings have been printed (S10: No), the tape feed motor 46 is driven so that the trailing edge of the print is completely removed. After feeding to the cutting mechanism A, the entire cutting mechanism A is driven to cut all the printing tape 28.
[0051]
  On the other hand, if there is an unprinted character string (S10: Yes), the control device 47 determines whether or not to perform half-cut (S12). In the screen shown in FIG. 19, if the user presses the OK button without checking the half-cut check box, it is set to perform all cuts without performing half-cuts (S12: OK). W) After the tape feed motor 46 is driven and the stored cut position is sent to the full cut mechanism A, the full cut mechanism A is driven and the print tape 28 is fully cut.
[0052]
  On the other hand, if the user enters a check in the check box for half cut and presses the OK button, half-cut is already set (S12: Yes), so the tape feed motor 46 is driven to print. After the rear end is sent to the partial cut mechanism B, the partial cut mechanism B is driven to cut the print tape 28 half-cut (S14).
[0053]
  Then, the next character string is set as a printing target (S15), the numbering character is incremented (S16), and the process returns to S5.
[0054]
  When the user inputs a check only to the half-cut check box on the screen shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the control device 47 executes S1 to S5 in the print control and determines “No” in S5. Steps S9 to S12 are executed to print a character string. In S12, it is determined to be “Yes”, half-cut is performed in S14, and processing returns to S5 through S15 and S16. As a result, a partial cut line 56 for cutting only the print tape 29 is formed prior to the print portion of the print data shown in FIG. 10, that is, each character string “Yamada”, “Sato”, “Tanaka”. A printing tape 28 with a half cut between “Suzuki” is created.
[0055]
  Further, when the user inputs a check in the check boxes for half cut and automatic numbering printing on the screens shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the control device 47 executes S1 to S5 in the print control. "Yes" is determined, numbering characters are printed on the non-printing portion in S6, "No" is determined in S7, S9 to S12 are executed, the character string is printed, and "Yes" is determined in S12. In step S14, half-cutting is performed, and processing returns to step S5 through steps S15 and S16. As a result, as shown in FIG. 11, a numbering number 56 is printed prior to the printing portion by the printing data, and a partial cut line 56 for cutting only the printing tape 29 for each block composed of the numbering number and the printing portion. Numbered numbers 1, 2, 3,... Are printed in front of each formed character string, ie, “Yamada”, “Sato”, “Tanaka”, “Suzuki”. A printing tape 28 is created in which half-cuts are made between blocks of character strings.
[0056]
  When the user checks the check boxes for half cut, automatic numbering printing, and individual cut on the screens shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the control device 47 executes S1 to S5 in print control. In S5, “Yes” is determined. In S6, a numbering character is printed on the non-printing portion. In S7, “Yes” is determined. In Step S8, the numbering character is half-cut. Step S12 is executed to print a character string. In S12, it is determined to be “Yes”. In S14, a half cut is performed, and the process returns to S5 through S15 and S16. As a result, as shown in FIG. 12, the numbering number is printed prior to the printing portion by the printing data, and the partial cut line 56 in which only the printing tape 29 is cut for each block composed of the numbering number and the printing portion. In addition, in the block, the numbering character and the printed part are also half-cut, that is, numbering before each character string “Yamada”, “Sato”, “Tanaka”, “Suzuki”. Numbers 1, 2, 3... Are printed, and a half cut is made between the block consisting of the numbering number and the character string, and also between the numbering number and the character string in the block. A printing tape 28 having a half cut is prepared.
[0057]
  When the user checks the check boxes for automatic numbering printing and individual cut on the screens shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the control device 47 executes S1 to S5 in print control, and S5. In step S6, the numbering characters are printed on the non-printing portion. In step S7, the numbering characters are determined to be yes. In step S8, the numbering characters are half-cut, and steps S9 to S12 are performed. The character string is printed by executing, and it is determined as “No” in S12, all cuts are performed in S14, and the process returns to S5 through S15 and S16. As a result, as shown in FIG. 13, the numbering number is printed prior to the printing portion by the printing data, and the entire cut line 57 is formed in which the printing tape 28 is cut for each block composed of the numbering number and the printing portion. In addition, in the block, the numbering character and the printed part are half-cut, that is, the numbering number before each character string “Yamada”, “Sato”, “Tanaka”, “Suzuki”. 1, 2, 3... Are printed, and all the cuts are made for each block of numbering numbers and character strings, and a print tape 28 for each character string is created. Then, a printing tape 28 in which a half cut is made between the numbering number and the character string in the block is produced.
[0058]
  In this way, the user can create various printing tapes 29 as shown in FIGS. 10 to 13 by appropriately checking the check boxes of the respective items on the screens shown in FIGS. 19 and 20. it can.
[0059]
【The invention's effect】
  Claims 1 to5In the tape printer described in any of the above, (a) a partial cutting mechanism having an advantage that the printing tape is easily peeled off at the portion where the print data is to be partially cut, and the print tape is easily peeled off. Can be used in a convenient and easy-to-use state according to the actual usage situation.
[0060]
  Claim3~5In any of the above-described tape printers, (b) since the printing tape is automatically numbered for identification and counting, the printed tape can be used more conveniently for various uses such as labels.
[0061]
  Claim4In the tape printer described in (1), it is possible to produce an easy-to-handle printing tape that can delete the numbering portion without performing a special operation while obtaining the effect (b).
[0062]
  Claim5In the tape printer described in (2), it is possible to produce an independent printing tape for each numbered printed portion by combining control of the partial cut mechanism and the full cut mechanism while obtaining the effect (c). it can.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a tape printer and a data creation device.
FIG. 2 is a plan view of a cassette storage unit.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a printing tape.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a partial cross-sectional view of a printing tape.
FIG. 5 is a front view of a partial cut mechanism.
FIG. 6 is a front view showing a partial cutting mechanism with a cutting blade opened.
FIG. 7 is a front view showing a fixed state of the cutting blade to the support member.
8A is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the partial cut mechanism of FIG. 6 and FIG.
FIG. 9 is a control block diagram of the tape printer.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a printing tape after type I printing;
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a printing tape after type II printing;
FIG. 12 is a view showing a printing tape after type III printing;
FIG. 13 is a view showing a printing tape after type IV printing;
FIG. 14 is a flowchart of an operation procedure for print control.
FIG. 15 is a view showing a flowchart of the subroutine of FIG. 14;
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a margin portion, a print portion, and a non-print portion in a printing tape.
FIG. 17 is a side view showing a positional relationship between a printing unit and a cutting unit.
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of text input.
FIG. 19 is an example of a dialog screen for selecting a half cut.
FIG. 20 is an example of a dialog screen for selecting numbering as a print option.
[Explanation of symbols]
  14 Release tape
  18 Printing section
  23 Cutting part
  24 Printing tape
  28 Printing tape
  48 Data command means
  49 Separation detection means
  50 First control means
  51 Numbering generation / storage means
  52 Composite printing control means
  53 Second control means

Claims (5)

A printing unit that prints on the printing tape in a printing tape formed by laminating a printing tape and a release tape; and a cutting unit that cuts the printing tape sent from the printing unit. A partial cut mechanism for cutting only the print tape in the printing tape, and a data command means for outputting print data to the print section; and a tab code for delimiting the print data by the data command means Alternatively, a tape printer comprising: a delimiter detecting unit that detects by detecting a space code; and a first control unit that automatically sets a partial cut position for cutting only the print tape based on the detection of the delimiter. A printing unit that prints on the printing tape in a printing tape formed by laminating a printing tape and a release tape; and a cutting unit that cuts the printing tape sent from the printing unit. A partial cut mechanism for cutting only the print tape in the print tape, and a data command means for outputting print data to the print section, and a print data delimiter by the data command means. And a delimiter detecting means for detecting by detecting a blank area having no gap, and a first printer for automatically setting a partial cut position for cutting only the print tape based on the delimiter detection . Numbering generation / storage means for generating and storing numbering data to be changed according to a predetermined rule prior to printing of the printing unit, and the print data and numbering data stored in the numbering generation / storage means are sequentially synthesized. And a composite print control unit that repeats printing for each block delimited by the delimiter based on the synthesized data, and only the print tape is placed at the partial cut position set by the first control unit. 3. The tape printer according to claim 1, further comprising second control means for cutting. 4. The tape printer according to claim 3, wherein a cut portion of only the print tape by the partial cut mechanism is set between a print portion and numbering data in the block. 5. The tape printer according to claim 4, wherein the cutting unit includes an entire cut mechanism that cuts the printing tape, and is set so that the printing tape is cut at the divided portions.

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