JP4968632B2 - Recording apparatus and control program for recording apparatus - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a recording apparatus that ejects ink onto a recording medium and irradiates the ink on the recording medium with ultraviolet rays, and a control program for the recording apparatus.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a recording apparatus that includes an ejection unit that ejects ink and an irradiation unit that irradiates the ejected ink with ultraviolet rays (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The ejecting means ejects ink to the recording medium placed by the placing means, and performs recording by printing. The irradiation unit irradiates the ink attached to the recording medium with ultraviolet rays. The ink adhering to the recording medium is cured by exposure to ultraviolet rays.

JP 2002-292877 A

  A conventional recording apparatus discharges a recording medium outside the apparatus only after printing is completed. Therefore, the operator cannot confirm the printing state in the middle of printing, and can only confirm the final printing result by visually confirming the recording medium ejected after the printing is completed. .

  An object of the present invention is to provide a recording apparatus and a control program for the recording apparatus capable of visually confirming a printing state during printing.

  In order to achieve the above object, a recording apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a mounting unit that can mount a recording medium, an ejection unit that ejects ink that is cured when irradiated with ultraviolet rays, and an irradiation that irradiates ultraviolet rays. Means, a drive means for moving the placement means, and the ink is ejected onto the recording medium placed on the placement means, and the ultraviolet light is applied to the ink adhering to a predetermined portion of the recording medium. After the ejection of the ink and the irradiation of the ultraviolet light executed by the control of the first control unit, the ejection and the irradiation can be performed. The drive means is controlled so as to move the placement means from the processing area to a work area where an operator can perform a desired work or an ink state check on the ink attached to the predetermined portion. 2 control means and after the movement of the placement means executed by the control of the second control means to the work area, the placement means is moved from the work area to the processing area, and the recording medium is moved to the recording medium. The third control means for controlling at least the drive means and the irradiation means so as to irradiate the ultraviolet light, and after the ultraviolet irradiation performed by the control of the first control means or the third control means, the processing And fourth control means for controlling the drive means so as to move the placement means from the area to the removal area for removing the recording medium from the placement means.

  The recording apparatus of the first invention of the present application includes a placing unit and a discharging unit. Based on the control of the first control means, the ejection means ejects ink to the recording medium placed by the placement means, and performs recording by printing. The irradiating means irradiates the ink attached to a predetermined portion of the recording medium with ultraviolet rays. The ink ejected by the ejection means is ink that is cured by ultraviolet rays. The ink loses its adhesiveness with respect to the outer surface, triggered by the irradiation of ultraviolet rays by the irradiation means. After ink ejection and ultraviolet irradiation, the driving unit moves the mounting unit from the processing area to the work area based on the control of the second control unit. The operator can perform a desired operation or ink status check on the ink adhering to a predetermined portion of the recording medium placed on the moved placing means. After the placement means moves to the work area, the drive means moves the placement means again from the work area to the processing area based on the control of the third control means. The irradiating means irradiates the recording medium placed on the moved mounting means again with ultraviolet rays. After the ultraviolet irradiation, the driving unit moves the mounting unit from the processing region to the removal region based on the control of the fourth control unit.

  The recording apparatus of the first invention of the present application performs recording using ink on a recording medium by a series of controls by the first control means, the second control means, the third control means, and the fourth control means. In the middle, the ejection unit interrupts the ejection of the ink by the control of the second control unit, and the recording medium placed on the placing unit moves to the work area. The ink that is in the process of being cured by the irradiation of ultraviolet rays based on the control of the first control means is exposed on the recording medium that has moved to the work area.

  Unlike the conventional method in which only the final printing result is visually observed, the operator can visually check the printing state on the exposed recording medium in the middle of printing. Unlike conventional methods in which decoration is performed only with the type and color of ink, the operator can decorate the exposed recording medium with a material other than ink to improve the decoration.

  In a recording apparatus according to a second aspect based on the first aspect, the third control unit moves the placement unit to the processing area, and then places the ink on the recording medium placed by the placement unit. The drive unit, the discharge unit, and the irradiation unit are controlled so as to discharge and irradiate the recording medium with the ultraviolet rays.

  Based on the control of the third control means, the ejection means ejects ink onto the recording medium placed on the placing means moved to the processing area. After the operator confirms the printing state on the way, the printing can be further advanced. In addition to confirming, printing can be further advanced after the operator decorates with a material other than ink along the way.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a recording apparatus according to the first or second aspect, wherein the first irradiation amount in the irradiation of the ultraviolet rays performed by the irradiation unit by the control of the first control unit and the control of the third control unit. The setting means for setting the second irradiation amount in the ultraviolet irradiation performed by the irradiation means to be different from each other.

  The setting means sets the first dose to be executed under the control of the first control means and the second dose to be executed under the control of the second control means so as to be different from each other. The amount of irradiation until the recording medium is moved to the work area and exposed and the amount of irradiation irradiated in the processing area are set to different values, and the degree of ink curing in each can be controlled.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the recording apparatus according to the third aspect, the setting means sets the first irradiation amount and the second irradiation amount so that the first irradiation amount is smaller than the second irradiation amount. It is characterized by.

  The setting means makes the irradiation amount until the recording medium is moved to the work area and exposed to be smaller than the irradiation amount irradiated in the processing area thereafter. The operator can decorate by using a material other than ink in a state where the curing of the ink does not progress so much, and then can greatly advance the curing of the ink to complete the printing.

  In a recording apparatus according to a fifth aspect based on the third aspect, the setting means sets the first irradiation amount and the second irradiation amount so that the first irradiation amount is larger than the second irradiation amount. It is characterized by.

  The setting means makes the irradiation amount until the recording medium is moved to the work area and exposed to be larger than the irradiation amount irradiated in the processing area thereafter. The operator can decorate using a material other than ink in a state in which ink curing is relatively advanced, and then further cure the ink to complete printing. The operator can complete the printing by further curing the ink after confirming the state of the printing in a state where the curing of the ink is relatively advanced.

  A recording apparatus according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the recording apparatus according to any one of the third to fifth aspects, further comprising time information acquisition means for acquiring time point information or period information for determining an irradiation amount of the irradiation means. Is configured to set the first irradiation amount and the second irradiation amount based on the time point information or the period information acquired by the time information acquisition unit.

  The setting means determines the first dose and the second dose according to the input of the time point information and the period information. The operator does not need to be aware of the irradiation amount of the irradiation means, and only needs to be aware of the time and period related to ink curing.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect of the invention, the first control unit includes the time point information or the period information acquired by the time information acquisition unit, or information obtained by correcting the time point information or the period information. The ejection unit is controlled to print on the recording medium.

  The operator can visually and clearly recognize the time and period related to ink curing printed on the recording medium.

  The recording apparatus according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is the recording apparatus according to any one of the third to seventh aspects, wherein the setting means sets the first irradiation amount to 0 when the tensile load of the ink is 0 in the evaluation by a tacking tester based on JIS Z3284. It is characterized by being set in the range of 0.05 times to 0.95 times the minimum value of the irradiation amount (complete curing irradiation amount).

  The operator can visually confirm the printing state on the exposed semi-cured recording medium. The operator can decorate the exposed semi-cured recording medium with a material other than ink to improve the decoration.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the recording apparatus according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, the discharge means includes at least one of an epoxy compound, an oxetane processed product, and a vinyl ether processed product, a polymerization initiator, and a sensitizer. Including the cationic ink.

  By using a cationic ink and irradiating it with ultraviolet rays, the adhesiveness of the ink is lost from the outer surface, and the ink can be cured with time.

  The recording apparatus according to a tenth aspect of the present invention is the recording apparatus according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, wherein the first control means, the second control means, the third control means, and the fourth control means are the second control means. Execution of the ink ejection and the irradiation of the ultraviolet rays by the control of the first control means, and the movement of the placement means by the control of the fourth control means without performing the control by the means and the third control means The single operation mode for completing the operation, the execution of the ink ejection and the irradiation of the ultraviolet rays under the control of the first control means, and the movement of the placement means under the control of the second control means And a plurality of operation modes in which the operation is completed by executing the irradiation of the ultraviolet light by the control of the third control means and executing the movement of the placing means by the control of the fourth control means. Identify the mode According to the data or signals for, characterized in that it operates.

  When the operator selects the single work mode, after the ink is ejected and the ultraviolet rays are irradiated, the placing means is moved to the work area, and the operation can be completed. When the operator selects a plurality of work modes, after performing ink ejection and ultraviolet irradiation, the placement means is moved to the work area, and the placement means is further moved to the processing area to irradiate at least ultraviolet rays. After executing the above, the mounting means can be moved to the work area to complete the operation. Since the operator can use the two modes properly according to the purpose and intention, convenience is improved.

  A recording apparatus according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention is the recording apparatus according to any one of the first to tenth aspects, wherein the driving unit moves the mounting unit to the work area under the control of the second control unit. It has an irradiation stop means for stopping the irradiation of ultraviolet rays.

  It is possible to prevent the irradiating means from irradiating wastefully with the recording medium moved to the work area.

  A recording apparatus according to a twelfth aspect of the invention is the recording apparatus according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects, wherein the drive means moves the placement means to the work area under the control of the second control means. A maintenance execution means for executing a predetermined maintenance operation is provided.

  By utilizing the state in which the recording medium has moved to the work area and is no longer in the processing area, the ejection unit can be maintained.

  A recording apparatus according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention is the recording apparatus according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects, wherein the ink gradually loses its adhesiveness with respect to its outer surface over time, and is controlled by the first control means. It has a 1st alerting | reporting means which alert | reports the time element information regarding the adhesiveness of the said ink adhering to the said predetermined part after discharge of the said ink performed and irradiation of the said ultraviolet-ray.

  The operator can surely recognize the adhesive behavior of the ink attached to the recording medium as a result of curing that progresses over time by the notification of the first notification means.

  According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the thirteenth aspect of the invention, the first informing means is configured such that the drive means moves the placement means to the work area under the control of the second control means. It is characterized by notifying time element information relating to a decrease in adhesiveness.

  The operator can visually recognize how much the adhesiveness of the ink exposed in the work area has decreased due to curing that progresses over time.

  A recording apparatus according to a fifteenth aspect of the invention is the recording apparatus according to any one of the first to fourteenth aspects, wherein the ink progresses loss of adhesiveness with respect to its outer surface over time, and the first control means After the ejection of the ink and the irradiation of the ultraviolet rays executed by the control of the first control means, the time element information relating to the adhesiveness of the ink attached to the predetermined portion is printed on a portion different from the predetermined portion. The discharge means is controlled.

  The operator can visually recognize the adhesive behavior of the ink attached to the recording medium based on the time element information printed on another part of the recording medium.

  A recording apparatus according to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention is the recording apparatus according to any one of the first to fifteenth aspects, wherein the operator moves the placement unit to the work area under the control of the second control unit. It has a 2nd alerting | reporting means which alert | reports the work information or confirmation information regarding the said desired work to perform.

  When the operator performs a desired operation on the ink exposed in the operation area, the operator can perform the operation smoothly based on the operation information notified by the second notification means.

  According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, in the sixteenth aspect of the invention, the second notification means is attached as the work information to the ink in the predetermined portion placed on the placement means moved to the work area. Information on the material is reported.

  The operator can smoothly perform the operation based on the adhering material information notified by the second informing means when adhering the adhering material to the ink exposed in the work area.

  According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, in the seventeenth aspect of the invention, the second notification means notifies the work mode information of the desired work using the adhesive material as the work information.

  The operator can perform the work efficiently and reliably based on the work mode information notified by the second notification means when attaching the adhering material to the ink exposed in the work area.

  According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to eighteenth aspects, the first control means causes the driving means to move the placing means to the work area under the control of the second control means. The discharge unit is controlled to print work information or confirmation information on the desired work performed by the operator in a state on a portion different from the predetermined portion.

  When the operator performs a desired work on the ink of the recording medium exposed in the work area, the operator can smoothly work based on the work information printed on another part of the recording medium.

  A recording apparatus according to a twentieth aspect of the present invention is the recording apparatus according to any one of the first to fourteenth aspects, wherein the working area of the placing means moved by the control of the second control means and the control of the fourth control means are moved. The removal area of the placing means described above is the same area.

  Since the work area and the removal area are the same area, the operator can quickly remove the recording medium from the mounting means when some trouble occurs.

  According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a recording apparatus according to any one of the first to fourteenth aspects, wherein the fourth control means is controlled more than the work area of the placing means moved by the control of the second control means. The removal area of the placement means moved above is located inside the recording apparatus.

  Since the work area is located outside the apparatus from the removal area, it prevents the operator from removing the recording medium from the placement means by mistake when the placement means moves to the work area. it can.

  In order to achieve the above object, a control program for a recording apparatus according to a twenty-second aspect of the invention comprises a mounting means capable of mounting a recording medium, an ejection means for ejecting ink that is cured when irradiated with ultraviolet light, and an ultraviolet ray. With respect to the control means provided in the recording apparatus having irradiation means for irradiating and driving means for moving the placement means, the ink is ejected onto the recording medium placed by the placement means, A first procedure for controlling the ejecting means and the irradiating means so as to irradiate the ink adhering to the recording medium, and the ink ejection and the ultraviolet irradiation performed in the first procedure; Thereafter, the placement means is moved from the processing area where discharge and irradiation are possible to a work area where an operator can perform a desired work or ink status check on the ink attached to the predetermined portion. As described above, after the second procedure for controlling the driving means and the movement of the previous placement means executed in the second procedure, the previous placement means is moved from the work area to the processing area, and the recorded A third procedure for controlling at least the drive means and the irradiation means so as to irradiate the medium with the ultraviolet light, and after the irradiation with the ultraviolet light performed in the first procedure or the third procedure, before the processing region. And a fourth procedure for controlling the drive means so as to move the previous placement means to a removal area from which the recording medium is removed from the placement means.

  A recording apparatus to be controlled by the control program according to the twenty-second aspect of the present application includes a placing unit, a discharging unit, an irradiating unit, and a driving unit. When the control means executes the first procedure of the control program, the ejection means ejects ink to the recording medium placed by the placement means, and performs recording by printing. The irradiating means irradiates the ink attached to a predetermined portion of the recording medium with ultraviolet rays. The ink ejected by the ejection means is ink that is cured by ultraviolet rays. The ink loses its adhesiveness with respect to the outer surface, triggered by the irradiation of ultraviolet rays by the irradiation means. When the control means executes the second procedure of the control program, the drive means moves the placement means from the processing area to the work area after ink ejection and ultraviolet irradiation. The operator can perform a desired operation or ink status check on the ink adhering to a predetermined portion of the recording medium placed on the moved placing means.

  After the movement of the placement means to the work area, when the control means executes the third procedure of the control program, the drive means moves the placement means again from the work area to the processing area. The irradiating means irradiates the recording medium placed on the moved mounting means again with ultraviolet rays. When the control means executes the fourth procedure of the control program after the irradiation of ultraviolet rays, the drive means moves the placement means from the processing area to the removal area.

  The recording apparatus controlled by the control means for executing the control program according to the twenty-second aspect of the present invention is a recording apparatus using ink on a recording medium by a series of controls of the first procedure, the second procedure, the third procedure, and the fourth procedure. I do. On the way, the ejection unit interrupts the ejection of the ink by the control in the second procedure, and the recording medium placed on the placing unit moves to the work area. Ink that is in the process of being cured by irradiation with ultraviolet rays based on the control in the first procedure is exposed on the recording medium that has moved to the work area.

  Unlike the conventional method in which only the final printing result is visually observed, the operator can visually check the printing state on the exposed recording medium in the middle of printing. Unlike conventional methods in which decoration is performed only with the type and color of ink, the operator can decorate the exposed recording medium with a material other than ink to improve the decoration.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to visually check the printing state during printing.

1 is a plan view and a front view illustrating an overall schematic configuration of an inkjet recording apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the principal part of an inkjet recording device. FIG. 3 is a side sectional view of the carriage taken along the line III-III in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a side sectional view of the carriage taken along the line IV-IV in FIG. 2. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the control system of an inkjet recording device. It is a flowchart showing the control content which CPU performs. It is a flowchart showing the detailed content of each printing mode operation | movement process of step S100. It is a flowchart showing the detailed content of the printing process of step S200. It is a figure showing an example of the data table containing various print settings. It is a figure showing an example of the data table containing the other example of manual work. It is a figure showing an example of the recorded matter containing a base material.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1A is a plan view showing an overall schematic configuration of an ink jet recording apparatus 100 as an embodiment of the recording apparatus of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a front view thereof. As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, an inkjet recording apparatus 100 includes a print head 101 (ejection means) that ejects ink, a carriage 102 on which the print head 101 is mounted, and a carriage 102 that has an X axis. An X-axis guide bar 103 that guides in the direction and an X-axis motor 111 that drives the carriage 102 along the X-axis guide bar 103 are provided. The ink jet recording apparatus 100 includes a mounting table 105 (mounting unit) on which a printing medium 104 (recording medium) such as paper or cloth can be mounted, and a Y axis that drives the mounting table 105 in the Y axis direction. A motor 108 (driving means), a ball screw 109 coupled to the rotation shaft of the Y-axis motor 108 and screwed with the bearing 112 on the lower surface of the mounting table 105, and a guide rail 110 for guiding the mounting table 105 in the Y-axis direction. And a vertical drive mechanism 113 that supports the guide rail 110 and can drive the mounting table 105 in the Z-axis direction by a built-in Z-axis motor (not shown). The ink jet recording apparatus 100 includes an ink tank 106 that stores ink, and a light-blocking ink tube 107 that supplies ink from the ink tank 106 to the print head 101.

  The mounting table 105 can be mounted in a state where the printing medium 104 is fixed to the upper surface by air suction. In the example illustrated in FIG. 1, the placement table 105 places two print media 104 placed in parallel in the X-axis direction. The mounting table 105 has flushing holes 114 for ejecting ink when flushing the print head 101 at both left and right ends in the X-axis direction. The ink stored in the ink tank 106 is a UV ink that cures when irradiated with ultraviolet rays. For example, at least one of an epoxy compound, an oxetane processed product, and a vinyl ether processed product, a polymerization initiator, and a sensitizer. In other words, it is a cationic ink. For this reason, in the ink of this embodiment, the loss of adhesiveness on the outer surface progresses over time triggered by the irradiation of ultraviolet rays. The print head 101 discharges the ink to the print medium 104.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a main part of the inkjet recording apparatus 100. 3 is a side sectional view of the carriage 102 taken along the line III-III in FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is a side sectional view of the carriage 102 taken along the section IV-IV in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the carriage 102 is a heat conductive member made of an aluminum alloy or the like having a substantially L-shaped side section. The carriage 102 mounts the print head 101 near the front (left side in FIGS. 2 and 3) end portion of the horizontal portion 102a. The print head 101 includes print heads 101Y, 101M, 101C, and 101K that discharge yellow, magenta, cyan, and black inks, a print head 101T that discharges transparent ink, and a print head 101W that discharges white ink. Yes. The carriage 102 is mounted with UV irradiation devices 121 (irradiation means) for irradiating ultraviolet rays on both the left and right sides of the print head 101 in the X-axis direction so as to sandwich the print head 101. The UV irradiation device 121 has a plurality of UV-LEDs 121 a arranged in a lattice shape along the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction on the lower surface facing the printing medium 104.

  The carriage 102 is provided with a duct cover 122 on the front side so as to wrap the print head 101 and the UV irradiation device 121. The duct cover 122 and the carriage 102 form a chamber 123 that surrounds the print head 101, the UV irradiation device 121, and the ink tube 107.

  The carriage 102 has a blower fan 127 at the upper center of the duct cover 122. The blower fan 127 causes a gas flow in the chamber 123 as indicated by a straight arrow in FIGS. The airflow generated by the blower fan 127 cools the print head 101 and the UV irradiation device 121 via the heat exchange fins 128 provided on the back surface of the print head 101 and the heat exchange fins 133 provided on the upper surface of the UV irradiation device 121. It flows out toward the printing medium 104 from the jet port 134 provided on the rear side (right side in FIGS. 2 and 3) of the horizontal portion 102a.

  The print head 101 includes a heater 129 near the ink discharge port. The heater 129 heats the vicinity of the ink ejection port of the print head 101, thereby setting the viscosity of the ink near the ejection port to an optimum viscosity for ejection. The print head 101 also includes a thermistor 131 that detects the temperature of the head. Similarly, the UV irradiation device 121 has a thermistor 135 that detects the temperature of the device. These thermistors 131 and 135 detect the temperatures of the print head 131 and the UV irradiation device 121 and output them to the CPU 301 described later. The CPU 301 controls the driving of the blower fan 127 based on the detection result, and controls the temperature in the chamber 123 around the print head 101 and the UV irradiation device 121. Further, the carriage 102 has an auxiliary heater 132 in a vertical portion 102b erected at the rear end portion of the horizontal portion 102a. The auxiliary heater 132 plays an auxiliary role when performing temperature control in the chamber 123.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a control system of the inkjet recording apparatus 100. As shown in FIG. 5, the control system of the inkjet recording apparatus 100 mainly includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, an EEPROM 302 a, a RAM 303, an input interface 304, and an output interface 305. The output interface 305 includes a print head circuit 306 that drives the print head 101, an X axis motor drive circuit 307 that drives the X axis motor 111, a Y axis motor drive circuit 308 that drives the Y axis motor 108, and a vertical drive mechanism. A Z-axis motor drive circuit 309 that drives the Z-axis motor 113, a UV device drive circuit 310 that drives the UV irradiation device 121, a blower fan drive circuit 311 that drives the blower fan 127, and a heater drive that drives the heater 129 The circuit 312 is connected to an auxiliary heater driving circuit 313 that drives the auxiliary heater 132, and an LCD 321 that is a liquid crystal display included in the PC 320 described later. The input interface 304 is connected to a PC (personal computer) 320 for inputting a print start command and print data, and the thermistors 131 and 135 described above.

  The ROM 302 stores various control programs and the like. The CPU 301 (control means) executes the control contents shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 6 to 8 to be described later by performing signal processing in accordance with the control program stored in the ROM 302 while using the temporary storage function of the RAM 303.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the control content executed by the CPU 301. As shown in FIG. 6, in step S10, the CPU 301 performs pre-printing processing. In the pre-printing process, the operator inputs operation signals such as print image selection, image layout / editing, print mode selection, and change of various print settings performed by an operation unit such as a keyboard or mouse (not shown) of the PC 320. In this case, the pre-printing process is performed based on the operation signal. The print mode is determined in advance according to various print settings such as the type of print medium 104, the configuration of the print layer, the color / amount of ink, and the amount of ultraviolet irradiation, and the RAM 303 stores a data table in a predetermined storage area. (See FIGS. 9 and 10 described later). By selecting a desired print mode from among the plurality of print modes, the operator can perform printing with print settings corresponding to the print mode. Details of the print mode will be described later. Note that the irradiation amount is the irradiation amount received by the ink constituting the print object before the inkjet recording apparatus 100 completes one print target, that is, the cumulative irradiation until one print target is completed. The amount of UV light.

  In the next step S20, the CPU 301 determines whether or not to start printing. The CPU 301 makes this determination by detecting whether or not a print start command is input from the PC 320. If no print start command is input from the PC 320 (NO in step S20), the process returns to step S10. On the other hand, when a print start command is input from the PC 320 (YES in step S20), the process proceeds to step S100.

  In step S100, the CPU 301 executes each print mode operation process for executing printing on the print medium 104 in accordance with the various print settings set in step S10 (see FIG. 7 described later for details).

  In step S <b> 30, the CPU 301 determines whether the operator has turned off the power of the inkjet recording apparatus 100. If the operator has not performed the power OFF operation (NO in step S30), the process returns to the previous step S10, and the same processing as described above is repeated. On the other hand, when the operator performs a power-off operation (YES in step S30), the process proceeds to step S40, and the CPU 301 executes an end process of the inkjet recording apparatus 100. The termination process is, for example, shutting down a running OS or application. This flowchart is complete | finished by the above.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the detailed contents of each print mode operation process in step S100. As shown in FIG. 7, in step S105, the CPU 301 determines whether or not to perform initial printing. The initial printing is a printing process that is first performed on the surface of the printing medium 104. Based on the print mode set in the pre-printing process of step S10 described above, the CPU 301 stores information related to the corresponding initial print completion count (set count for initial printing) in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 303 (hereinafter referred to as completion count storage). It is determined whether the initial printing completion count is greater than zero. If the number of completions of initial printing is 0 (NO in step S105), it is assumed that initial printing is not performed, and the process directly proceeds to step S115 described later. On the other hand, if the number of completions of initial printing is greater than 0 (YES in step S105), it is assumed that initial printing is to be performed, and the process proceeds to the next step S110.

  In step S110, the CPU 301 performs various settings related to initial printing. Specifically, the CPU 301 stores the corresponding initial print color setting, ink amount, ultraviolet ray irradiation amount, number of completions, and the like from a predetermined storage area of the RAM 303 based on the print mode set in the pre-printing process of step S10 described above. Print settings corresponding to the read and print modes are made.

  In step S <b> 200, the CPU 301 moves the placement table 105 on which the print medium 104 is placed to a processing area (area shown in FIG. 1) where ink ejection by the print head 101 and ultraviolet irradiation by the UV irradiation device 121 can be performed. Then, a printing process is performed in which initial printing based on the print settings set in step S110 is performed for the set number of completions (refer to FIG. 8 described later for details).

  In step S115, the CPU 301 determines whether to perform medium-term printing. The medium-term printing is performed on the surface of the ink layer formed on the printing medium 104 by the initial printing or when the initial printing is not performed (when the number of completions of the initial printing is 0). This is a printing process performed on the surface. Based on the printing mode set in the pre-printing process in step S10 described above, the CPU 301 reads information related to the number of completions of the corresponding medium-term printing from the completion number storage area of the RAM 303, and the number of completions of the medium-term printing is greater than zero. It is determined whether or not. If the number of completions of medium-term printing is 0 (NO in step S115), it is considered that medium-term printing is not performed, and the process directly proceeds to step S125 described later. On the other hand, if the number of completions of medium-term printing is greater than 0 (YES in step S115), it is considered that medium-term printing is performed, and the process proceeds to the next step S120.

  In step S120, the CPU 301 performs various print settings related to medium-term printing in the same manner as in step S110.

  In step S200, the CPU 301 executes a printing process in which medium-term printing based on the print settings set in step S120 is performed for the set number of completions (refer to FIG. 8 described later for details).

  In step S125, the CPU 301 determines whether to perform late printing. Late printing was formed by initial printing on the surface of the ink layer formed on the printing medium 104 by the above-described medium printing or when the medium printing was not performed (when the number of completions of the medium printing was zero). This is a printing process performed on the surface of the ink layer or the surface of the printing medium 104. Based on the printing mode set in the pre-printing process in step S10 described above, the CPU 301 reads information related to the number of completions of the corresponding late printing from the completion number storage area of the RAM 303, and the number of completions of the late printing is greater than zero. It is determined whether or not. If the number of completions of late printing is 0 (NO in step S125), it is assumed that late printing is not performed, and the process directly proceeds to step S135 described later. On the other hand, if the number of completions of late printing is greater than 0 (YES in step S125), it is considered that late printing is to be performed, and the process proceeds to the next step S130.

  In step S130, the CPU 301 performs various print settings related to late printing in the same manner as in step S110.

  In step S200, the CPU 301 executes a printing process in which late printing based on the print settings set in step S130 is performed for the set number of completions (see FIG. 8 described later for details).

  In step S135, the CPU 301 determines whether there is a manual operation by the operator. Here, the manual operation means a desired operation performed by the operator on the ink adhered to a predetermined portion of the printing medium 104 in the middle of printing, or the operator visually confirms the ink state. The desired work is, for example, a work of decorating the printing medium 104 with a material other than ink. The CPU 301 reads out information related to the presence / absence of the corresponding manual work from a predetermined storage area of the RAM 303 (hereinafter referred to as a manual work presence / absence storage area) based on the print mode set in the pre-printing process of step S10 described above. Determine if there is manual work. If there is no manual work (NO in step S135), the process directly proceeds to step S160 described later. On the other hand, if there is a manual operation (YES in step S135), the process proceeds to the next step S140.

  In step S140, the CPU 301 outputs a display signal to the LCD 321 via the output interface 305 to display various information. The various types of information include, for example, time element information on the adhesiveness of ink attached to a predetermined portion of the printing medium 104 after the ink ejection and the ultraviolet irradiation performed by the above-described initial printing, medium-term printing, or latter-term printing (time point or Period). Details of the time element information will be described later.

  In step S145, the CPU 301 determines whether or not the print head 101 is in a state that requires maintenance processing such as flushing or purging. If it is in a necessary state, the CPU 301 executes the maintenance processing. The flushing is a process for removing clogging generated on the nozzle surface by simultaneously ejecting ink of the print head 101 into the flushing hole 114 described above. The purge is a process of sucking ink from the nozzle surface of the print head 101 using a suction pump (not shown). By performing such a maintenance process when the operator performs manual work, the time during which printing is not performed can be used effectively.

  In step S150, the CPU 301 outputs a drive signal to the Y-axis motor drive circuit 308 via the output interface 305, drives the Y-axis motor 108 and the ball screw 109, and moves the mounting table 105 along the Y-axis direction. While moving from the processing area described above to the work position. When the mounting table 105 is located at the work position, the upper surface of the printing medium 104 is exposed to the front side (the lower side in FIG. 1A) of the inkjet recording apparatus 100, and the operator can print the printing medium 104. It is possible to perform the above-described desired work and ink status confirmation for the ink adhering to the predetermined portion. This work position corresponds to the work area described in the claims.

  As described above, the inkjet recording apparatus 100 is configured such that the print head 101 and the mounting table 105 can move independently. For this reason, the CPU 301 performs the maintenance process in step S145 and the work position movement process in step S150 in parallel. Thereby, the operation time can be shortened and the processing efficiency can be improved.

  In step S155, the CPU 301 determines whether the manual operation by the operator is completed. The CPU 301 makes this determination by detecting whether or not the operator has input a work completion signal via the operation means of the PC 320. If a work completion signal is not detected (NO in step S155), this step is repeated. If a work completion signal is detected (YES in step S155), the process proceeds to the next step S160.

  In step S160, the CPU 301 determines whether or not to finish printing. Finishing is a series of printing processes by performing ultraviolet irradiation and printing as necessary on the print medium 104 after the initial printing, the medium-term printing, and the latter-stage printing are completed and manually performed by the operator. It is a process to perform. Based on the printing mode set in the pre-printing process in step S10 described above, the CPU 301 reads information related to the number of completions of the corresponding finish from the completion number storage area of the RAM 303, and whether or not the number of completions of finishing is greater than zero. Determine whether. When the number of finishing completions is 0 (NO in step S160), it is considered that no finishing is performed, and the process directly proceeds to step S170 described later. On the other hand, when the number of finishing completions is greater than 0 (YES in step S160), it is considered that finishing is to be performed, and the process proceeds to the next step S165.

  In step S165, the CPU 301 performs various settings related to finishing control in the same manner as in step S110.

  In step S200, the CPU 301 executes a printing process in which finishing based on the control setting set in step S165 is performed for the set number of completions (see FIG. 8 described later for details).

  In step S170, as in step S150, the CPU 301 outputs a drive signal to the Y-axis motor drive circuit 308 via the output interface 305, and moves the mounting table 105 along the Y-axis direction as described above. Move from area to discharge position. When the placement table 105 is located at the discharge position, the operator can remove the print medium 104 from the placement table 105. This discharge position corresponds to the removal region described in the claims. Thus, this subroutine is finished.

  The work position at which the operator can perform desired work and ink status check and the discharge position at which the print medium 104 can be removed from the placement table 105 may be the same position or different. It is good also as a position. When the work position and the discharge position are the same position, for example, when some trouble (work failure or printing failure) occurs, the operator can quickly remove the print medium 104 from the placement table 105. it can. On the other hand, when the work position and the discharge position are different from each other, for example, by setting the discharge position inside the apparatus from the work position, the work position is outside the apparatus from the discharge position. When moving to the position, it is possible to prevent the operator from removing the print medium 104 from the placement table 105 by mistake when printing is completed. In addition, since the work position is located outside the apparatus, there is an effect that it is easy for the operator to confirm the desired work and the ink state.

  In the above, in step S110 and step S200, step S120 and step S200, and step S130 and step S200, the CPU 301 discharges ink to the print medium 104 placed on the placement table 105, and the print medium 104 is printed. The print head 101 and the UV irradiation device 121 are controlled so that the ink adhering to the predetermined portion is irradiated with ultraviolet rays. These procedures function as the first control means described in the claims and correspond to the first procedure.

  In step S150, the CPU 301 can perform the ejection and irradiation after the ink ejection and the ultraviolet irradiation performed in steps S110 and S200, steps S120 and S200, and steps S130 and S200. From the above processing area, the Y-axis motor 108 and the ball screw 109 are moved so as to move the mounting table 105 to a work position where the operator can perform a desired work or ink status check on the ink attached to a predetermined portion. Drive will be controlled. The procedure of step S150 functions as the second control means described in the claims and corresponds to the second procedure.

  In step S165 and step S200, the CPU 301 moves the placement table 105 from the work position to the processing area after moving the placement table 105 to the work position executed in step S150, and at least the printing target is printed. The Y-axis motor 108, the ball screw 109, and the UV irradiation device 121 are controlled so as to irradiate the medium 104 with ultraviolet rays. The procedures of step S165 and step S200 function as the third control means described in the claims and correspond to the third procedure.

  In step S170, the CPU 301 performs processing after the ultraviolet irradiation performed in step S110 and step S200, step S120 and step S200, and step S130 and step S200, or step S165 and step S200. The Y-axis motor 108 and the ball screw 109 are controlled so that the placement table 105 is moved from the region to the discharge position where the print medium 104 is removed from the placement table 105. The procedure of step S170 functions as the fourth control unit described in the claims and corresponds to the fourth procedure.

  Further, as described above, the CPU 301 simultaneously performs the maintenance process in step S145 and the work position movement process in step S150 in parallel. For this reason, in step S145, the CPU 301 causes the print head 101 to perform a predetermined maintenance operation in a state where the mounting table 105 is moved to the work position. It functions as the maintenance execution means described in 1. The step S140 functions as a first notification unit described in the claims.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the detailed contents of the printing process in step S200. As shown in FIG. 8, in step S <b> 205, the CPU 301 initializes the operation count by storing the operation count “0” in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 303 (hereinafter referred to as the operation count storage area). The number of operations is the number of times each printing process (initial printing, medium-term printing, late printing, and finishing) is actually performed, and is different from the number of completions determined for each printing mode described above (see FIG. 9 described later). And FIG. 10).

  In step S210, the CPU 301 outputs a drive signal to the X-axis motor drive circuit 307 via the output interface 305, and moves the print head 101 by moving the carriage 102 along the X-axis direction. At the same time, the CPU 301 outputs a drive signal to the Y-axis motor drive circuit 308 via the output interface 305 to move the mounting table 105 along the Y-axis direction. By such movement of the print head 101 in the X-axis direction and movement of the mounting table 105 in the Y-axis direction, the print head 101 is moved to the start position. The start position is a position above the print start position for the print medium 104 placed on the placement table 105. As a result, the mounting table 105 has moved to a processing region where ink can be ejected by the print head 101 and ultraviolet irradiation can be performed by the UV irradiation device 121.

  In step S215, the CPU 301 determines whether or not the UV-LED 121a of the UV irradiation device 121 is turned on. The CPU 301 makes this determination based on whether an irradiation signal is output to the UV device driving circuit 310. If the UV-LED 121a is lit (YES in step S215), the process directly proceeds to step S225. On the other hand, when the UV-LED 121a is not lit (NO in step S215), the process proceeds to step S220, and the CPU 301 outputs an irradiation signal to the UV apparatus driving circuit 310 via the output interface 305, and the UV irradiation apparatus 121 is reached. The UV-LED 121a is turned on and irradiation of ultraviolet rays is started. Then, the process proceeds to step S225.

  Note that the irradiation amount of the UV irradiation device 121 in step S220 is determined for each printing mode set in the above-described pre-printing process in step S10 (see FIGS. 9 and 10 described later). Based on the set print mode, the CPU 301 reads the corresponding irradiation amount information from a predetermined storage area of the RAM 303 (hereinafter referred to as an irradiation amount adjustment% storage area), and performs irradiation so that the irradiation amount is reached.

  In step S225, the CPU 301 drives a pump (not shown) to supply ink from the ink tank 106 to the print head 101, and outputs a control signal to the print head drive circuit 306 via the output interface 305. Ink is ejected to the printing medium 104. The ink amount at this time is determined for each print mode set in the pre-printing process in step S10 described above (see FIGS. 9 and 10 described later). Based on the set print mode, the CPU 301 reads the corresponding ink amount information from a predetermined storage area of the RAM 303 (hereinafter referred to as an ink amount adjustment% storage area), and discharges ink so that the ink amount is reached. .

  In step S230, the CPU 301 outputs a drive signal to the X-axis motor drive circuit 307 via the output interface 305, and moves the print head 101 in the X-axis direction by moving the carriage 102 along the X-axis direction. Thereby, printing in the X-axis direction is performed.

  In step S235, the CPU 301 determines whether printing in the X-axis direction has been completed. The CPU 301 makes this determination by detecting whether or not the carriage 102 has moved to a predetermined position in the X-axis direction. If printing in the X-axis direction has not been completed (NO in step S235), the process returns to step S225 to continue printing in the X-axis direction. On the other hand, when printing in the X-axis direction is completed (YES in step S235), the process proceeds to the next step S240.

  In step S240, the CPU 301 outputs a drive signal to the Y-axis motor drive circuit 308 via the output interface 305, and moves the mounting table 105 along the Y-axis direction. Thereby, the mounting table 105 moves by one line in the Y-axis direction. At this time, for example, when the surface of the print medium 104 is uneven or the print medium 104 has a three-dimensional shape, the CPU 301 sends a drive signal to the Z-axis motor drive circuit 309 as necessary. The output table 105 is also moved in the Z-axis direction.

  In step S245, the CPU 301 determines whether printing in the Y-axis direction has been completed. The CPU 301 makes this determination by detecting whether or not the mounting table 105 has moved to a predetermined position in the Y-axis direction. If printing in the Y-axis direction has not been completed (NO in step S245), the process returns to step S225 to perform printing in the X-axis direction again. On the other hand, when the printing in the Y-axis direction is completed (YES in step S245), the process proceeds to the next step S250.

  The CPU 301 repeats steps S225 to S245 described above until printing in the Y-axis direction is completed. During this time, after the carriage 102 is moved in the X-axis direction and ink for one line is ejected by the print head 101, the mounting table 105 is moved for one line in the Y-axis direction, and ink for the next line by the print head 101 is again used. Repeat the discharge.

  In step S250, the CPU 301 adds 1 to the operation count stored in the operation count storage area of the RAM 303 in step S205, and updates the contents of the operation count storage area to the added operation count in the next step S255.

  In step S260, the CPU 301 determines whether or not to complete the printing operation. Specifically, the CPU 301 reads out information related to the number of completions of the corresponding printing from the completion number storage area of the RAM 303 based on the print mode set in the pre-printing process of step S10 described above, and the operation described above in step S255. It is determined whether the number of operations stored in the number storage area has reached the read completion number. If the number of operations has not reached the number of completions (NO in step S260), the process returns to the previous step S210 and the same procedure is repeated again. On the other hand, when the number of operations has reached the number of completions (YES in step S260), the process proceeds to step S265.

  In step S265, the CPU 301 outputs a stop signal to the UV device driving circuit 310 via the output interface 305, turns off the UV-LED 121a of the UV irradiation device 121, and stops the irradiation of ultraviolet rays. Thus, this subroutine is finished.

  When the printing process of the last step S200 before the manual operation is performed in any one of the initial printing, the middle period printing, and the latter period printing, in step S265, the CPU 301 performs the Y-axis motor 108 and the ball screw in the subsequent step S150. In a state where 109 moves the mounting table 105 to the work position, the irradiation of ultraviolet rays by the UV irradiation device 121 is stopped. Therefore, step S265 functions as the irradiation stopping means described in the claims.

  Next, a specific operation performed by the inkjet recording apparatus 100 based on the above-described control content will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data table including various print settings. The RAM 303 stores this data table in a predetermined storage area.

  The data table shown in FIG. 9 is a table when a print label is created by the inkjet recording apparatus 100. This print label is a so-called laminate type label, and a transparent material such as a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) film is used as the print medium 104 and mirror image printing is performed on the print medium 104. In addition, the amount of irradiation on the final printed layer is less than when the ink is "completely cured", and the ink is "semi-cured" to target printed labels created using the adhesive properties of the ink. It can be attached to an object.

  Here, the “complete cure” is a state in which the adhesiveness is almost completely lost by curing the ink. Specifically, when the ink is used as an adhesive, tacking in accordance with JIS Z3284 is performed. This is a state in which the tensile load of the ink becomes zero in the evaluation by the test machine. The irradiation amount for “complete curing” may be equal to or greater than the minimum value of the irradiation amount when the state is “complete curing”. “Semi-cured” is a state in which the ink has not completely lost its tackiness due to curing, and specifically is the minimum value of the irradiation amount when the ink is in the “completely cured” state. The ink is cured by an irradiation amount in the range of 0.05 to 0.95 times the complete curing irradiation amount.

  Among the printing modes shown in FIG. 9, the printing modes having the mode numbers “19” to “25” are modes in which manual processing and finishing processing are not performed as shown in the drawing. Therefore, these printing modes are “single operation mode” in which the operation is completed by executing at least one of the initial printing, the medium-term printing, and the latter-term printing and the execution of the discharge position moving process in step S170 described above. ing. On the other hand, among the printing modes shown in FIG. 9, the printing modes having the mode numbers “26” to “31” are modes for performing both manual work and finishing as shown in the figure. Therefore, execution of at least one of initial printing, medium-term printing, and late printing, execution of the work position moving process in step S150 described above for performing manual work, and the above-described steps S165 and S200 for performing finishing are performed. In the “multiple work mode”, the operation is completed by the execution of the printing and the irradiation of ultraviolet rays by the above and the execution of the discharge position moving process in step S170 described above.

  A case where the operator selects the print mode “29” in FIG. 9 will be described below. When the operator selects the print mode “29” via an operation unit such as a keyboard or mouse (not shown) of the PC 320, the CPU 301 sends a signal for specifying the mode via the input interface 304 in step S10 shown in FIG. Input and set the print mode to "29". The operator does not perform the mode selection operation in this way. For example, data specifying the mode is included in the image data. When the operator selects an image to be printed, the CPU 301 includes the data included in the image data. It is good also as a structure which performs mode setting according to.

  Thereafter, when the operator places the print medium 104 on the placement table 105 and inputs a print start command from the PC 320 (YES in step S20), the process proceeds to step S100, and the CPU 301 executes each print mode operation process. To do. In the printing mode “29”, the number of initial printing completions is “1” (YES in step S105), so in step S110, the CPU 301 performs various initial printing settings corresponding to the printing mode “29”. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 301 sets the initial print color setting as the primary color (yellow, magenta, cyan, black, or white) according to the image data, and the ink that is the set value of the ink amount. The dose adjustment% is set to 50%, and the dose adjustment% which is the set value of the dose is set to 100%. In step S200, the CPU 301 executes one initial printing process based on the print setting.

  The value of the ink amount adjustment% is a value when the ink amount when the printing process is completed by one printing while completely curing is 100%, and the value of the irradiation amount adjustment% is the value described above. This is a value when the completely cured irradiation amount (minimum value of the irradiation amount when the ink is in the “fully cured” state) is 100%. In the printing mode “29”, since the initial printing and the medium-term printing are performed twice, the ink amount in each is set to 50%, which is half. Further, since the irradiation amount of the initial printing is set to 100%, which is the complete curing irradiation amount, the ink in the initial printing is in a “completely cured” state.

  Next, since the number of completions of medium-term printing is “1” in the printing mode “29” (YES in step S115), the CPU 301 performs various medium-term printing settings corresponding to the printing mode “29” in step S120. The setting contents are the same as in the initial printing. In step S200, the CPU 301 executes a single medium-term print process based on the print settings. Since the irradiation amount in the medium-term printing is also set to 100%, which is the complete curing irradiation amount, the ink in the medium-term printing is in a “completely cured” state.

  Next, since the number of completions of late printing is “0” in the printing mode “29” (NO in step S125), the CPU 301 proceeds to step S135 without performing late printing. Since the manual operation is “present” in the print mode “29” (YES in step S135), in steps S140 and S145, the CPU 301 displays various information and performs a maintenance process as necessary. In step S150, the CPU 301 moves the placement table 105 from the processing area to the work position. At this time, since the type of manual operation is “visual confirmation” in the printing mode “29”, the operator visually confirms the ink state. For example, since two layers of initial printing and medium-term printing are performed at this point, the operator has a predetermined print quality (for example, whether the ink has developed a predetermined color, Whether or not the ink is properly placed on the printing medium 104), whether the printing target itself is compatible with the one selected by the operator, and further, the printing medium It can be visually confirmed whether there is no bleeding or dirt on 104, whether there is dust or dirt, wrinkles, creases or the like.

  When the visual confirmation work is completed and the operator inputs that fact via the operation means of the PC 320 (YES in step S155), the CPU 301 shifts the processing to step S160. In the printing mode “29”, the number of finishing completions is “1” (YES in step S160). In step S165, the CPU 301 performs various finishing control settings corresponding to the printing mode “29”. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the CPU 301 sets the color setting of the finish printing to be transparent (clear), the ink amount adjustment% to 100%, and the irradiation amount adjustment% to 50%. In step S200, the CPU 301 executes one finish printing process based on the print setting.

  Here, since the finishing irradiation amount is set to 50% of the complete curing irradiation amount, the ink in the finishing printing is in a “half-cured” state. Thereby, it is possible to affix the printed label created using the adhesive property of the ink to the object. That is, the printed layer formed by the finish functions as an adhesive layer.

  In the above, the irradiation amount for “semi-curing” the ink is set to 50% of the complete curing irradiation amount. However, the irradiation amount is not limited to this, and the irradiation amount is in the range of 5% to 95% of the complete curing irradiation amount. Good. The reason why the lower limit value is set to 5% is that when the value is lower than this, the ink is in a state close to a liquid and the adhesiveness cannot be obtained. The reason why the upper limit is set to 95% is that if the value is higher than this, the ink is almost in a “completely cured” state, and in this case, the adhesiveness cannot be obtained.

  Thereafter, in step S170, the CPU 301 moves the placement table 105 from the processing area to the discharge position. As a result, the operator can remove the printing medium 104 for which printing has been completed from the placement table 105.

  Next, a case where the operator selects a single work mode, for example, the print mode “19” in FIG. 9 will be described. In this print mode “19”, the number of completions of initial printing, medium-term printing, and late-term printing is all “1” (YES in Step S105, Step S115, and Step S125), and the manual operation is “None” (Step S135). NO) and the number of finishing completions is “0” (NO in step S160), the CPU 301 performs various print settings corresponding to the print mode “19” in steps S110, S120, and S130. In each step S200, initial printing, medium-term printing, and latter-term printing are executed once each based on the print settings. Here, since the irradiation amount of the late printing is set to 50% of the complete curing irradiation amount, the ink in the latter printing is in a “semi-cured” state, and the printing layer functions as an adhesive layer. Thereafter, in step S170, the CPU 301 moves the placement table 105 from the processing area to the discharge position.

  In the above description, the case where the operator visually confirms the ink state as a manual operation has been described as an example. However, the manual operation performed by the operator is not limited thereto. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data table including another example of manual work. Among the printing modes shown in FIG. 10, the printing modes having the mode numbers “7” to “12” are those in which a decorative material such as lame is sprayed on the printing medium 104 by the operator as a manual operation. Further, the printing modes having the mode numbers “13” to “18” are those in which the operator places the substrate on the printing medium 104 as a manual operation. The data table shown in FIG. 10 “half-cures” the ink in the final print layer before manual work while performing normal image printing on the printing medium 104 such as cloth or metal in the inkjet recording apparatus 100. By doing so, the decorative material and the base material are attached to the printing medium 104 using the adhesiveness of the ink. Note that all the print modes shown in FIG. 10 are the “multiple work modes” described above.

  Hereinafter, a case where the operator selects the print mode “7” in FIG. 10 will be described. In the printing mode “7”, the number of completions of the initial printing is “1” (YES in step S105), so in step S110, the CPU 301 performs various initial printing settings corresponding to the printing mode “7”. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 301 sets the initial print color setting as a primary color (yellow, magenta, cyan, black, or white) according to the image data, the ink amount adjustment% is 100%, The dose adjustment% is set to 50%. In step S200, the CPU 301 executes one initial printing process based on the print setting.

  In addition, since the irradiation amount of the initial printing is set to 50% of the complete curing irradiation amount, the ink in the initial printing is in a “semi-cured” state and is decorated as described later by using the adhesive property of the ink. The material can be attached to the printing medium 104. That is, the printing layer formed by the initial printing functions as an adhesive layer.

  Next, in the printing mode “7”, the number of completions of the medium-term printing and the latter-term printing is “0” (NO in Step S115 and Step S125). The process proceeds to S135. Since the manual operation is “present” in the print mode “7” (YES in step S135), in steps S140 and S145, the CPU 301 displays various information and performs a maintenance process as necessary. At this time, as described above, since the ink of the present embodiment gradually loses its adhesiveness with respect to its outer surface as described above, the CPU 301 determines whether the printing layer formed by the initial printing in step S140. The time element information regarding the decrease in ink tackiness is displayed on the LCD 321. Specifically, a message such as “Please complete the next work within minutes” or “What time of day will be set” is displayed. Thus, the operator can recognize when the manual operation described later should be performed.

  Thereafter, in step S150, the CPU 301 moves the placement table 105 from the processing area to the work position. At this time, in the printing mode “7”, the type of manual work is “lame spraying”, and therefore the operator decorates the sprayed medium 104 by spraying and attaching the glitter to the exposed print medium 104. Thereby, the decorativeness of the printing medium 104 after printing can be improved. The decorative material is not limited to lame, and may be foil (including aluminum vapor-deposited), powder, beads, fibers, sequins, etc. made of metal, ceramics, organic material, or the like.

  When the above work is completed and the operator inputs that fact via the operating means of the PC 320 (YES in step S155), the CPU 301 shifts the processing to step S160. In the printing mode “7”, the number of finishing completions is “1” (YES in step S160). In step S165, the CPU 301 performs various finishing control settings corresponding to the printing mode “7”. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 301 sets the ink amount adjustment% to 0% and the irradiation amount adjustment% to 100%. In step S200, the CPU 301 executes one finish printing process based on the print setting.

  In the print mode “7”, the finish color setting is “None” and the ink amount adjustment% is “0”. Therefore, ink is not ejected in the finish print process. Further, since the finishing irradiation amount is set to 100%, which is the complete curing irradiation amount, the ink that has been “semi-cured” in the initial printing as described above is “completely cured” by the finishing printing process. Thereby, the decoration material adhered to the printing medium 104 in a semi-cured state can be fixed by the subsequent curing of the ink.

  Next, a case where the operator selects the print mode “16” in FIG. 10 will be described. In the printing mode “16”, since the number of completions of the initial printing is “0” (NO in step S105), the CPU 301 shifts the process to step S115 without performing the initial printing. Since the number of completions of medium-term printing is “1” in the printing mode “16” (YES in step S115), the CPU 301 performs various medium-term printing settings corresponding to the printing mode “16” in step S120. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 301 sets the initial print color setting as a primary color (yellow, magenta, cyan, black, or white) according to the image data, the ink amount adjustment% is 100%, The dose adjustment% is set to 50%. In step S200, the CPU 301 executes a single medium-term print process based on the print settings.

  In addition, since the irradiation amount of the medium-term printing is set to 50% of the full-curing irradiation amount, the ink in the medium-term printing is in a “semi-cured” state, and is based on the adhesiveness of the ink as described later. The material can be placed on and attached to the printing medium 104. That is, the printed layer formed by the medium-term printing functions as an adhesive layer.

  Next, since the number of completions of late printing is “0” in the printing mode “16” (NO in step S125), the CPU 301 proceeds to step S135 without performing late printing. Since the manual operation is “present” in the print mode “16” (YES in step S135), various information displays and maintenance processing are performed as necessary in steps S140 and S145. Also at this time, in the same manner as described above, in step S140, the time element information relating to the decrease in the adhesiveness of the ink of the printing layer formed by the medium-term printing is displayed. Thus, the operator can recognize when the manual operation described later should be performed.

  Thereafter, in step S150, the CPU 301 moves the placement table 105 from the processing area to the work position. At this time, in the printing mode “16”, since the type of manual operation is “base material placement”, the operator places the base material on the exposed print medium 104 and attaches it. As this base material, for example, a PET resin that is the same material as the printing medium 104 in the above-described printing mode “29” can be used. In this way, by adding the base material between the medium-term print layer and a finish print layer described later, the durability of the recorded material can be improved together with the printing medium 104 as shown in FIG.

  When the above work is completed and the operator inputs that fact via the operating means of the PC 320 (YES in step S155), the CPU 301 shifts the processing to step S160. Since the number of finishing completions is “1” in the printing mode “16” (YES in step S160), the CPU 301 performs various finishing control settings corresponding to the printing mode “16” in step S165. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 301 sets the color setting of the finish printing to be transparent (clear), the ink amount adjustment% to 100%, and the irradiation amount adjustment% to 100%. In step S200, the CPU 301 executes one finish printing process based on the print setting.

  Since the finishing irradiation amount is set to 100%, which is the complete curing irradiation amount as described above, the ink that has been “half-cured” in the medium-term printing as described above is “completely cured” by the finishing printing process. . Thereby, the base material adhered to the printing medium 104 in a semi-cured state can be fixed by the subsequent curing of the ink.

  As described above, when the operator selects a print mode, the CPU 301 performs various print settings (including irradiation amount) corresponding to the print mode in steps S110, S120, S130, and S165 shown in FIG. )I do. At this time, if the operator selects the print modes “26” to “31” shown in FIG. 9 or the print modes “7” to “18” shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 301 performs steps S110 and S200. A UV irradiation amount (first irradiation amount) executed by the UV irradiation device 121 by at least one of the initial printing process, the medium-term printing process in steps S120 and S200, and the latter-stage printing process in steps S130 and S200; The ultraviolet ray irradiation amount (second irradiation amount) executed by the UV irradiation device 121 by the finishing process in step S165 and step S200 is set to be different from each other. Accordingly, Step S110, Step S120, Step S130, and Step S165 function as setting means described in the claims.

  The ink jet recording apparatus 100 according to the embodiment described above performs printing using ink on the print medium 104 by a series of controls by each print mode operation process in step S100. In the middle, the print head 101 interrupts ink ejection in step S150, and the print medium 104 placed on the placement table 105 moves to the work position. Ink undergoing curing by irradiation with ultraviolet rays based on at least one of the initial printing process in steps S110 and S200, the medium-term printing process in steps S120 and S200, and the later-stage printing process in steps S130 and S200, The print medium 104 is moved to the work position and exposed. As a result, according to the print modes “26” to “31” shown in FIG. 9, unlike the conventional method in which only the final print result is visually observed, the operator performs printing on the exposed print medium 104. It is possible to visually check the state of the ink on the way. Also, according to the printing modes “7” to “12” shown in FIG. 10, unlike the conventional method in which decoration is performed only by the type and color of the ink, the operator can apply materials other than ink to the exposed print medium 104. Thus, the decoration can be performed and the decorativeness can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, according to the printing modes “26” to “31” shown in FIG. 9, in the finishing process in step S165 and step S200, the printing target placed on the placement table 105 moved to the processing area. The print head 101 ejects ink onto the medium 104. On the way, the operator has a printing state, for example, a predetermined printing quality (for example, whether the ink is developing a predetermined color, whether the ink is properly placed on the printing medium 104, etc.). After confirming whether or not the printing object itself is suitable, printing can be further advanced. Further, in the printing modes “7” to “12” shown in FIG. 10, printing is not performed in the finishing process in steps S <b> 165 and S <b> 200, but printing may be performed in this mode. In addition to checking the printing state as described above, printing can be further advanced after the operator decorates with a material other than ink on the way.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, when the operator selects the print modes “26” to “31” shown in FIG. 9 or the print modes “7” to “18” shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 301 performs step S110. The UV irradiation amount (first) executed by the UV irradiation device 121 by at least one of the initial printing process in step S200, the intermediate printing process in steps S120 and S200, and the late printing process in steps S130 and S200. (Irradiation amount) and the ultraviolet irradiation amount (second irradiation amount) executed by the UV irradiation apparatus 121 by the finishing process in steps S165 and S200 are set to be different from each other. The amount of irradiation until the print medium 104 is moved to the working position and exposed and the amount of irradiation irradiated in the processing region are set to different values, and the degree of ink curing in each of them can be controlled.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, when the operator selects print modes “7” to “18” shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 301 moves the print medium 104 to the work position and exposes it in step S150. The irradiation amount is made smaller than the irradiation amount irradiated in the processing region in step S200 which is a subsequent finishing process. The operator can decorate by using a material other than ink in a state where the curing of the ink does not progress so much, and then can greatly advance the curing of the ink to complete the printing. Further, after the durability is improved by using the base material in a state where the curing of the ink does not progress so much, the curing of the ink can be greatly advanced to complete the printing.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, when the operator selects the print modes “26” to “31” shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 301 moves the print medium 104 to the work position and exposes it in step S150. The irradiation amount is set to be larger than the irradiation amount irradiated in the processing region in step S200 which is a subsequent finishing process. The operator can complete the printing by further curing the ink after confirming the state of the printing in a state where the curing of the ink is relatively advanced. Further, in the printing modes “7” to “18” shown in FIG. 10, the irradiation amount until the print medium 104 is moved to the working position and exposed is determined from the irradiation amount irradiated in the processing region in step S200 which is the subsequent finishing process. In this case, the operator can decorate with materials other than ink in a relatively advanced state of ink curing, or use a base material to record. After improving the durability, the ink can be further cured to complete printing.

  Further, particularly in the present embodiment, when the operator selects the print modes “7” to “18” shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 301 performs the irradiation amount (at least one of initial printing, medium-term printing, and late-term printing). The first irradiation dose) is 0.05 times to 0.95 times the minimum value (complete curing irradiation dose) when the tensile load of the ink becomes 0 in the evaluation by a tacking test machine based on JIS Z3284. The range is set (0.5 times in the above embodiment). The operator can decorate the exposed semi-cured print medium 104 with a material other than ink, or place a base material to improve the decoration or durability. Further, in the printing modes “26” to “31” shown in FIG. 9, the irradiation amount (first irradiation amount) in the initial printing, the medium-term printing, and the late printing is set as the complete curing irradiation amount. In this case, the operator can visually confirm the printing state with respect to the exposed semi-cured print medium 104.

  In this embodiment, in particular, the print head 101 ejects cationic ink containing at least one of an epoxy compound, an oxetane processed product, and a vinyl ether processed product, a polymerization initiator, and a sensitizer. Thus, by using a cationic ink and irradiating with ultraviolet rays, the adhesiveness of the ink is lost from the outer surface, and the ink can be cured with time.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, when the operator selects the “single work mode”, after the ink is ejected and the ultraviolet light is irradiated, the mounting table 105 is moved to the discharge position to perform the operation. Can be completed. When the operator selects the “multiple work mode”, after performing ink ejection and ultraviolet irradiation, the placement table 105 is moved to the work position, and the placement table 105 is further moved to the processing area. After performing at least ultraviolet irradiation, the mounting table 105 can be moved to the discharge position to complete the operation. Thus, the operator can use the two modes properly according to the purpose and intention, so that convenience is improved.

  In this embodiment, particularly, in step S265, the CPU 301 stops the irradiation of ultraviolet rays by the UV irradiation device 121 before the placement table 105 moves to the work position in step S150. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the UV irradiation apparatus 121 from irradiating wastefully with the printing medium 104 moved to the work position.

  In this embodiment, in particular, in step S145, the CPU 301 causes the print head 101 to perform a predetermined maintenance operation in a state where the mounting table 105 is moved to the work position. Accordingly, it is possible to perform maintenance such as flushing and purging of the print head 101 by utilizing the state in which the print medium 104 has moved to the work position and is no longer in the processing area.

  In this embodiment, in particular, after ink ejection and ultraviolet irradiation performed by at least one of initial printing, medium-term printing, and late-term printing, the CPU 301 causes the ink attached to a predetermined portion of the printing medium 104 in step S140. The time element information about the adhesiveness of is notified. Accordingly, the operator can surely recognize what adhesive behavior is exhibited by the curing of the ink attached to the printing medium 104 that progresses over time. In particular, by notifying the time element information related to the reduction in ink stickiness, the operator can visually determine how much the ink exposed at the work position has been reduced in stickiness due to the time-lapse curing. Can be recognized. As a result, it is possible to recognize when the work must be performed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and technical idea of the present invention. Hereinafter, such modifications will be described in order.

(1) When the dose is set according to the period and time point In the above embodiment, the operator selects the print mode so that the dose is set in advance corresponding to the print mode. Instead of selecting from these fixed set values and setting the dose, the operator may arbitrarily set the dose by inputting the period and time. The time point indicates a specific time, such as date, date, date, date, hour and minute.

  For example, when the operator selects each printing mode shown in FIG. 10, before the printing layer in the “semi-cured” state is in the “fully cured” state, the decoration material such as lame is spread and the base material is placed. There is a need. Therefore, in this modification, the irradiation amount by the UV irradiation device 121 is set so as to ensure a period necessary for spreading decoration materials such as lamé and placing the base material. Specifically, when the operator inputs a period (or the time when the period has elapsed from the present time) necessary for spraying decorative materials such as lamé and placing the base material through the operation means of the PC 320, the CPU 301 In step S110, the period or time point information is acquired, and the dose is set based on the information. The CPU 301 stores this setting in a correlation table (not shown) in a suitable storage area indicating the correlation between the initial irradiation amount determined for each ink type (composition) and the time required for complete curing. Is based on. Then, the CPU 301 sets the irradiation amount of the printing process that is finally performed before manual work among the initial printing, the middle-term printing, and the latter-stage printing in the data table of the selected printing mode to the irradiation amount.

  For example, when the operator selects the print mode “11” in FIG. 10 and the irradiation amount set based on the period input by the operator is 30%, before the manual operation in the print mode “11” In the last printing process, that is, the irradiation amount adjustment% in the latter printing is changed from “50” to “30”. As a result, after the late printing is completed, a period necessary for the operator to spray the decorative material such as lame is ensured until the printed layer formed by the latter printing is completely cured. Can do. Further, the operator does not need to be aware of the irradiation amount of the UV irradiation device 121, and only needs to be aware of the time and period related to ink curing, and can easily set the irradiation amount.

  In this modification, step S110 functions as a time information acquisition unit and a setting unit described in the claims.

  Note that the period or time point information input by the operator as described above may be printed on the print medium 104 in at least one of initial printing, medium-term printing, and late-term printing. In this case, the operator can visually recognize the time point and the period related to the curing of the ink printed on the printing medium 104 when spreading the decorative material such as lamé or placing the base material. At this time, the corrected information may be printed instead of the period or time itself input by the operator. For example, by printing a period in which a predetermined margin is subtracted from the period, it is possible to improve the certainty that the operator can perform a manual operation until the printing medium 104 is “completely cured”.

(2) When printing time element information In the above embodiment, the CPU 301 stores in the LCD 321 time element information related to the adhesiveness of the ink of the print layer formed by at least one of the initial printing, the medium period printing, and the latter period printing in step S140. In addition to the display on the LCD 321, the time element information is further printed on another part of the printing medium 104 (for example, an unnecessary part or an edge part that becomes a margin). Also good. As a result, the operator can visually recognize the adhesive behavior of the ink attached to the print medium 104 based on the time element information printed on another part of the print medium 104. it can.

(3) When displaying information about work at the time of manual work In the above-mentioned embodiment, CPU301 time element information about the adhesiveness of the ink of the printing layer formed in at least one of initial printing, middle period printing, and latter period printing in Step S140 Is displayed on the LCD 321, but in addition to this time element information or instead of the time element information, work information and confirmation information regarding work performed by the operator may be displayed on the LCD 321. The work information may be information about the decoration material itself or the base material itself to be attached to the ink of the printing medium 104 placed on the placement table 105 (for example, the type of the decoration material or the material of the base material). Alternatively, it may be work mode information of a desired work using the base material. The work mode information includes, for example, information related to a method for spreading decoration materials such as lamé (spread evenly on a specific location without being piled up) and information related to a method for removing excess decoration materials (removed by generating a predetermined airflow) Etc.). The confirmation information is a color sample to be compared when the operator confirms the ink state, image data to be printed for confirming image missing or color blurring, and the like.

  According to this modification, the operator can smoothly work based on the work information displayed on the LCD 321 when performing a desired work on the ink exposed at the work position. In particular, by displaying information on the decorative material to be attached and the base material itself, an appropriate operation according to the type of the decorative material, the material of the base material, and the like can be performed. Further, by displaying the work mode information, the operator can work efficiently and reliably.

  In the present modification, step S140 functions as the second notification means described in the claims. Further, the decoration material or the base material attached to the ink of the printing medium 104 corresponds to the adhesive material described in the claims.

  Note that the work information and confirmation information displayed on the LCD 321 as described above may be printed on the print medium 104 in at least one of initial printing, medium-term printing, and late-term printing. In this case, the operator can smoothly work while confirming the work information and confirmation information printed on the printing medium 104 when confirming the printing state, spreading the decoration material such as lame, or placing the base material. It can be performed.

(4) Others Although not particularly described above, the print medium 104 in the above embodiment has a releasability with respect to the ink in order to transfer the ink to the print medium 104, and is included in the ink jet recording apparatus 100. It also includes intermediates that circulate. Further, when the mounting table 105 itself has releasability with respect to ink, the mounting table 105 is used as the printing medium 104, and the ink that is the printing result is separated from the surface of the mounting table 105. May be transferred to other articles.

  In the above embodiment, the irradiation amount is changed by controlling the current value or the number of lighting of the UV irradiation device 121. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the irradiation amount of ultraviolet rays generated by the UV irradiation device 121 is constant. On the other hand, the irradiation amount reaching the ink may be adjusted by shielding the ultraviolet ray by some means and allowing the remaining ultraviolet ray to pass therethrough.

  As for the “complete cure” described above, the amount of UV irradiation with respect to the ink is determined in consideration of the relative relationship between the ink curing state and tackiness with respect to the time factor. Together with other factors. The ambient temperature of the printing result (including the heat generated by the heater 129, the auxiliary heater 132, the UV-LED 121a, and the various motors 108 and 111 of the inkjet recording apparatus 100) may also be considered as a factor that causes the ink to progress.

  A data table stored in a predetermined storage area by the RAM 303 regarding the type of the printing medium 104, the configuration of the printing layer, the color / amount of ink, the ultraviolet irradiation amount, etc. Or may be input by an operator in the inkjet recording apparatus 100. The ultraviolet irradiation amount is appropriately determined according to the correlation between the ink curing degree (adhesion degree) and at least one of temperature and time, in relation to the composition of the ink and the intended use. The program of the ink jet recording apparatus 100 may be configured such that the ultraviolet irradiation amount is automatically obtained according to at least one of temperature and time passage according to the correlation. Change the amount of UV irradiation to the ink in various ways, create a data table corresponding to the results of repeated experiments according to temperature and time, and determine or enter the UV irradiation amount automatically or manually The program of the inkjet recording apparatus 100 may be configured so that it can be performed.

  In addition, in the above, the arrow shown in FIG. 5 shows an example of a signal flow, and does not limit the signal flow direction. The flowcharts shown in FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 8 and the like do not limit the present invention to the procedure shown in the above flow, and the addition / deletion or order of the procedures within the scope of the gist and technical idea of the invention. May be changed.

  In addition to those already described above, the methods according to the above-described embodiments and modifications may be used in appropriate combination.

100 Inkjet recording device (recording device)
101 Print head (ejection means)
104 Media to be printed (Media to be recorded)
105 Placement table (placement means)
108 Y-axis motor (drive means)
121 UV irradiation device (irradiation means)
301 CPU (control means)

Claims (22)

A placing means capable of placing a recording medium;
An ejection means for ejecting ink that is cured when irradiated with ultraviolet rays; and
An irradiation means for irradiating ultraviolet rays;
Driving means for moving the placing means;
The ejection unit and the irradiation unit are controlled so that the ink is ejected onto the recording medium placed by the placing unit, and the ultraviolet light is irradiated to the ink attached to a predetermined portion of the recording medium. First control means for
After the discharge of the ink and the irradiation of the ultraviolet rays executed by the control of the first control means, the operator performs a desired work on the ink adhering to the predetermined portion from the processing area where the discharge and the irradiation are possible. Second control means for controlling the drive means so as to move the placement means to a work area where ink status confirmation can be performed;
After the placement means moved to the work area by the control of the second control means, the placement means is moved from the work area to the processing area and the recording medium is irradiated with the ultraviolet rays. Third control means for controlling at least the drive means and the irradiation means,
After the irradiation of the ultraviolet rays executed by the control of the first control means or the third control means, the placement means is moved from the processing area to the removal area where the recording medium is removed from the placement means. Fourth control means for controlling the drive means;
A recording apparatus comprising: The recording apparatus according to claim 1,
The third control means includes
The driving means so as to eject the ink onto the recording medium placed by the placing means and irradiate the recording medium with the ultraviolet light after moving the placing means to the processing area; A recording apparatus that controls the ejection unit and the irradiation unit. The recording apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
The first irradiation amount in the ultraviolet irradiation performed by the irradiation unit by the control of the first control unit and the second irradiation amount in the ultraviolet irradiation performed by the irradiation unit by the control of the third control unit. And a setting unit for setting the two differently from each other. The recording apparatus according to claim 3, wherein
The setting means includes
The recording apparatus, wherein the first irradiation amount and the second irradiation amount are set so that the first irradiation amount is smaller than the second irradiation amount. The recording apparatus according to claim 3, wherein
The setting means includes
The recording apparatus, wherein the first irradiation amount and the second irradiation amount are set so that the first irradiation amount is larger than the second irradiation amount. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 3 to 5,
Time information acquisition means for acquiring time point information or period information for determining the irradiation amount of the irradiation means,
The setting means includes
The recording apparatus, wherein the first irradiation amount and the second irradiation amount are set based on the time point information or the period information acquired by the time information acquisition unit. The recording apparatus according to claim 6, wherein
The first control means includes
Controlling the ejection unit so as to print the time point information or the period information acquired by the time information acquisition unit or information obtained by correcting the time point information or the period information on the recording medium. Recording device. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 3 to 7,
The setting means includes
The first irradiation amount is set in a range of 0.05 times to 0.95 times the minimum value of the irradiation amount when the tensile load of the ink becomes 0 in the evaluation by a tacking test machine based on JIS Z3284. A recording apparatus. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The discharge means is
A recording apparatus for discharging a cationic ink containing at least one of an epoxy compound, an oxetane processed product, and a vinyl ether processed product, a polymerization initiator, and a sensitizer. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The first control means, the second control means, the third control means, and the fourth control means are:
The control unit according to the present invention is configured to perform the ejection of the ink and the irradiation of the ultraviolet light by the control of the first control unit without performing the control by the second control unit and the third control unit, and the pre-arrangement unit by the control of the fourth control unit. A single working mode in which the operation is completed by executing the movement of the ink, and the placement means by the discharge of the ink and the irradiation of the ultraviolet rays by the control of the first control means and the control by the second control means A plurality of work modes in which the operation is completed by executing the movement of the first position, performing the irradiation of the ultraviolet ray by the control of the third control means, and executing the movement of the placing means by the control of the fourth control means. A recording apparatus that operates according to data or a signal for specifying any mode. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
A recording apparatus comprising: an irradiation stop unit that stops irradiation of ultraviolet rays by the irradiation unit in a state where the driving unit moves the mounting unit to a work area under the control of the second control unit. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
A recording system comprising: a maintenance execution unit that causes the discharge unit to perform a predetermined maintenance operation in a state where the driving unit moves the mounting unit to a work area under the control of the second control unit. apparatus. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
The ink progresses over time with a loss of tack on its outer surface,
After the ejection of the ink and the irradiation of the ultraviolet light executed by the control of the first control means, the first informing means is provided for informing time element information relating to the adhesiveness of the ink attached to the predetermined portion. A recording device. The recording apparatus according to claim 13.
The first notification means includes
A recording apparatus that reports time element information relating to a decrease in the stickiness of the ink in a state where the driving unit moves the mounting unit to a work area under the control of the second control unit. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
The ink progresses over time with a loss of tack on its outer surface,
The first control means includes
After the ejection of the ink and the irradiation of the ultraviolet rays executed under the control of the first control means, the time element information relating to the adhesiveness of the ink attached to the predetermined portion is printed on a portion different from the predetermined portion. In addition, the recording apparatus controls the discharge means. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 15,
Second informing means for informing work information or confirmation information relating to the desired work performed by the operator in a state in which the driving means has moved the placing means to the work area under the control of the second control means; A recording apparatus comprising: The recording apparatus according to claim 16, wherein
The second notification means includes
A recording apparatus characterized in that, as the work information, information on an adhering material to be attached to the ink in the predetermined portion placed on the placing means moved to the work area is notified. The recording apparatus according to claim 17, wherein
The second notification means includes
A recording apparatus that reports work mode information of the desired work using the adhering material as the work information. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 18,
The first control means includes
A part different from the predetermined part in the work information or the confirmation information related to the desired work performed by the operator in a state where the driving means moves the placing means to the work area by the control of the second control means. The recording apparatus controls the discharge means so as to print on the recording medium. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
The work area of the placement means moved by the control of the second control means and the removal area of the placement means moved by the control of the fourth control means are the same area. A recording apparatus. The recording apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
The removal area of the placement means moved by the control of the fourth control means is more inside the recording apparatus than the work area of the placement means moved by the control of the second control means. A recording apparatus characterized by being positioned. A placement unit capable of placing a recording medium; an ejection unit that ejects ink that is cured when irradiated with ultraviolet rays; an irradiation unit that emits ultraviolet rays; and a drive unit that moves the placement unit. For the control means provided in the recording device,
A first controller that controls the ejecting unit and the irradiating unit to eject the ink onto the recording medium on which the placing unit is placed and to irradiate the ultraviolet light onto the ink attached to the recording medium. Procedure and
After the ejection of the ink and the irradiation of the ultraviolet light performed in the first procedure, the operator performs a desired work or state of the ink on the ink attached to the predetermined portion from the processing area where the ejection and the irradiation are possible. A second procedure for controlling the driving means so as to move the placing means to a work area where confirmation can be performed;
At least the drive means so as to move the placement means from the working area to the processing area after the movement of the placement means performed in the second procedure, and irradiate the recording medium with the ultraviolet rays. And a third procedure for controlling the irradiation means;
After the irradiation of the ultraviolet light performed in the first procedure or the third procedure, the driving unit is configured to move the mounting unit from the processing region to a removal region for removing the recording medium from the mounting unit. A fourth procedure for controlling
Control program for recording apparatus to execute.

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