JPH0832475B2 - Label printer - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial field of application] The present invention selectively sets a plurality of unit prices and prices for the above-mentioned sold products when issuing a label on which the weight and price data of the sold products are printed. The present invention relates to a label printer that makes it possible.

[Prior Art] Recently, there is an increasing demand for an electronic toll scale having a label printer function for issuing a label attached to a product for sale. This kind of electronic charge scale is, for example, a product name and a product unit price (for example, [yen / 100g]) specified, and when the corresponding product is placed on the balance part and its weight is measured, it is attached to the product. It automatically issues a label on which the name, selling price, etc. are printed.

Therefore, the sale item name, the unit price of the item, and the price are managed by being registered in the price lookup memory with a price lookup (PLU) number attached to each sale item, for example. When a label is issued, the PLU number is specified to obtain PLU information such as the sale item name and unit price of the sale item, and the sale price is calculated from the weight of the item measured by the balance section to print the label. ing.

However, in a processing center or the like, it is often necessary to calculate the selling price at the product unit price determined for each product delivery store and issue a label for each product.

In such cases, the PLU related to the same product has traditionally been used exclusively.
A plurality of PLUs are set, the product unit price and the like are corrected and changed for each of these PLUs, different PLU numbers are assigned to these PLUs, and products are managed and labels are issued. However, in such a case, there is a problem that the number of PLUs unnecessarily increases and the memory capacity for storing such information becomes enormous. Moreover, since the same product is managed separately by a plurality of PLU numbers, there is a problem that, for example, the totaling process of the product shipment numbers becomes very complicated.

On the other hand, instead of setting a plurality of PLUs for the same product, the operator may also issue a label while correcting the product unit price or the like each time. However, in this case, it is undeniable that the mislabeling is likely to occur due to an erroneous operation. Moreover, since the PLU data to be printed on the label is corrected each time, there is a problem in that it is essentially impossible to perform the aggregation process from the PLU data registered in the memory.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] As described above, in the related art, when a plurality of unit prices (price) are selectively set for the same product and a label is issued, for example, a plurality of units having different unit prices (price) are used. Since it is necessary to prepare the PLU of the PLU or to correct the unit price (price) of the PLU each time the label is issued, the PLU with a huge capacity
There was a problem that it was necessary to prepare a memory and efficient label printing was not possible.

The present invention has been made in consideration of such circumstances.
The purpose of this is that even if it is necessary to selectively set a different unit price (price) for each store for the same product and issue a label, the label issuing process can be easily and efficiently performed. (EN) It is possible to provide a highly practical label printer that can perform the totaling process for each product easily.

[Means for Solving the Problems] According to the present invention, a store information memory storing store information for each identification information is provided, and a plurality of unit price memory units are provided in the price lookup memory corresponding to each identification information. Set, register the unit price or price related to the product in relation to the corresponding store information for each unit price memory unit, when the label is issued, select and specify the identification information, based on the selected and specified identification information, Call the relevant store information from the store information memory,
The price data for the specified product is calculated according to the unit price or price of the specified product obtained from the corresponding unit price memory unit, and the store information and the price data are printed on a label.

Further, a plurality of totalizing memories respectively corresponding to the plurality of unit price memory units are provided, and the label-printed data is added and totalized to the totaling memories corresponding to the unit price memory units selected and designated. It is what

[Operation] According to the present invention, store information is stored in the store information memory for each piece of identification information. On the other hand, in the PLU memory, a plurality of unit price memory units are set corresponding to the respective identification information, and unit price and price information regarding the same product is classified and stored in association with the corresponding store information.

By specifying the PLU and selecting and specifying the identification information, print data to be used for label printing is created. That is, by selecting and specifying the identification information, the store information such as the store name and the address is called from the store information memory, and the print data such as the store name and the address is created. On the other hand, when the PLU is specified by specifying the unit price memory part by selecting and specifying the identification information,
The unit price (price) for the product in the corresponding store is automatically set from a plurality of unit prices, the selling price is calculated, and the price print data is created. By adding the print data of the created store name, address, and price to the print data of the PLU, it becomes possible to issue a label. As a result, it becomes possible to two-dimensionally manage the PLU number that identifies the product for sale and the unit price (price) of the product, and it is unnecessarily PL
It is possible to easily set a plurality of unit prices (price) for the same product by allocating one PLU number to the same product without increasing the number of U.

In addition, since it is possible to classify and add up the label-printed data in a plurality of totalizing memories provided respectively corresponding to a plurality of unit price memory units, the individual unit price (price) It is possible to easily perform the counting process.

[Embodiment] Hereinafter, a label printer according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic block configuration diagram of a label printer according to an embodiment, in which a control unit (CPU) 1 which controls the overall operation and control includes a key / display unit 2, a weighing unit 3, a program memory unit 4 The printer unit 5 and the PLU / total memory unit 6 are connected to each other.

The key / display unit 2 has a keyboard for inputting a PLU number, a processing command, etc., and a display unit for displaying PLU data, and functions as an interface with an operator. The balance unit 3 measures the weight of the product sold for label issuance, and is realized as a so-called electronic scale or the like. The control unit 1 uses the program memory unit 4 as a work area and executes a selling price calculation process for label issuing according to the information input from the key / display unit 2 and the weight information measured by the balance unit 3. To do. Then, the selling price data or the like calculated by the control unit 1 is given to the printer unit 5 to print a label, and the label is issued.

Here, the PLU / total memory unit 6 is provided with a PLU memory and total memory that store PLU data such as product names and unit prices of individual sales products. The first feature of the label printer according to the present invention is the configuration of the PLU memory, and is characterized in that a plurality of unit price memory units are built in the PLU memory as illustrated in FIG. 2, for example. There is. Further, it is characterized in that a plurality of total memories corresponding to the respective unit price memory units are constructed.

That is, for example, the PLU memory stores information on the sales product name (product name) of each PLU specified by the PLU number (product number) as shown in the configuration example in FIG. ), A unit price memory unit is provided, and unit price information on the above-mentioned sold products is stored for each unit price memory unit. These three unit price memory units are determined corresponding to the stores, and store the unit prices for the above-mentioned products set for each store. Here, identification information (# 1) (# 2) (# 3) for identifying the store and the unit price memory section
Are provided in association with the [South store], [North store], and [West store] of the [XX store], respectively, and store the unit prices related to the sales products determined for each store.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, the PLU number [000
For the product name "Matsusaka beef (for steak)" specified in 1], the unit price memory (# 1) is "100 yen / 100g" and the unit price memory (# 2) is "250 yen / 100g". And the unit price memory (# 3) is set to a unit price of "200 yen / 100g". Similarly, the PLU number [0
For the product name "beef shoulder" specified in [002], the unit price memory (# 1) is "300 yen / 100g", the unit price memory (# 2) is "350 yen / 100g", the unit price memory (# 3) Is "400 yen / 100
g] is set for each unit price.

These plural unit price memory sections are selectively designated in accordance with the operator's instruction from the key / display section 2 in the registration mode for label issuance, and the unit price data is read out. Then, according to the unit price data obtained from the selected and designated unit price memory, the control unit 1 creates the PLU data and displays it on the key / display unit 2, and the selling price according to the weight information from the balance unit 3 described above. Is calculated, and a series of processing for label issuance is executed. This processing function is the second feature of the label printer according to the present invention.

On the other hand, the plurality of unit price totaling memories provided corresponding to the respective unit price memory sections store the data used for label printing, the PLU number (product name), and the unit price used for calculating the selling price. In addition, corresponding to the unit price memory, the number of packs, the weight, and the price are added up for each item. The addition and counting of print data in the unit price counting memory is performed under the control of the control unit 1.

For example, when 5 labels of "Matsusaka beef (for steak)" are printed using the unit price of the unit price memory (# 1) and 5 packs of Matsusaka meat (for steak) are put out (shipped), the unit price memory ( The data of "the number of packs; 5", "weight;600", and "price;600" are added to the corresponding items of the unit price totaling memory (# 1) corresponding to # 1). For the same "Matsusaka meat (for steak)", if two labels are printed using the unit price of the unit price memory (# 3) and two packs of Matsusaka meat (for steak) are released (shipped), In the corresponding item of the unit price totaling memory (# 3) corresponding to the unit price memory (# 3), "Number of packs;
Data of "2", "weight;200","price;400" are added up and aggregated.

The total data collected in each unit price total memory in this manner is transferred to the total memory having the memory structure shown in FIG. 3, for example, and is totaled for each date or each day of the week for sales management, etc. Used for.

Incidentally, FIG. 4 shows identification information (# 1) (# 2) (# 3) for identifying the above-mentioned plural (three) stores and unit price memory section.
Shows an example of the configuration of an address memory storing the information of the stores associated with each other. For example, the location value (address) of the store corresponding to the calling number that specifies the unit price memory.
And the information of the store name are stored respectively. The address information of the store stored in this address memory is printed on the label when the above-mentioned unit price memory unit is selectively designated or when the store is designated so as to selectively designate this unit price memory unit. It is selectively read by the control unit 1 as a part of the information to be read.

According to the label printer configured as described above, a plurality of unit prices (price) are preset for each PLU relating to a certain sale product and are registered in the plurality of unit price memories, respectively, and the unit price memory is selectively used. By designating and reading the unit price (price), the unit price (price) shown in the PLU can be variably set very easily. Then, by activating the label issuing process for the PLU for which the unit price (price) is selectively set, the sales price is calculated according to the information shown in the PLU and the weight information of the corresponding product measured by the balance section 3. The process is performed, and the key / display unit 2 confirms the information, and the label is issued to the product.

Specifically, the keyboard of the key / display unit 2 is operated, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, after inputting an address call number "2" for specifying a store, the "address" key is instructed and operated. . By this input operation, the item of the call number "2" of the address memory shown in FIG. 4 is selected and designated, and the address information "1-12 Kitamachi, XX city, XX registered in there" is registered.
Store North Store ”is read. At the same time, according to this selection information, the unit price memory (#
In 2), the selection is selectively designated.

After the unit price memory is selected and designated in this way, when the PLU (sales product) is specified from the keyboard of the key / display unit 2, the PLU number is input and the "product number" key is operated. Then, this PLU number is taken into the control unit 1, and the PLU information specified by the PLU number is obtained. At this time, the price (price) information that is a part of the PLU information is obtained from the unit price memory that is selectively specified previously.

In this state, the sale item for which the label is to be issued is placed on the weighing unit 3
Then, the control unit 1 calculates the judgment price from the measured weight and the unit price (price) selectively obtained from the unit price memory unit by performing the weight measurement, for example, the sixth price.
It is displayed as PLU information as shown in the figure. The confirmation processing is prompted by the display of the PLU information, and by operating the "*" key for instructing the label issuance, for example, 6 labels are printed in the format shown in FIG. 7, and the issuance is performed.

When the label is issued, the PLU information at that time is cumulatively added to the unit price totaling memory corresponding to the unit price memory unit described above to perform the totaling process.

Therefore, according to the label printer having such a configuration, it is not necessary to prepare a plurality of PLUs having different unit prices for the same sale product, and one PLU is used by using a plurality of unit price memories.
You can preset multiple unit prices for
By selectively designating these unit price memories, it becomes possible to selectively variably set the unit price in the PLU. As a result, it is possible to have information on multiple unit prices (price) for one PLU, and various PLUs can be configured to issue labels only by selectively calling these unit prices (price). It becomes possible to do it. By registering the unit price (price) information of each store in the unit price memory prepared for each store, all that is later required is to specify the PLU and the store, and the store will be suitable for that store. Labels can be easily issued. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent the issuance of mislabels as in the past, and since it is not necessary to prepare multiple PLUs for the same product, it is possible to greatly simplify the management form of label issuance. A great effect is produced.

Furthermore, since the information about label issuance can be individually aggregated while being associated with each PLU in the aggregation memory prepared corresponding to the unit price memory unit, the sales management can be effectively performed, etc. The excellent effect of

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, how to specify the PLU, not only by directly entering the PLU number, it is also possible to use the PLU board, etc., to select and specify the PLU on this PLU board, etc.
The present invention can be variously modified and implemented without departing from the scope of the invention.

As described above, according to the present invention, a plurality of unit price memories are prepared for one PLU, and a plurality of unit price (price) information regarding the PLU is registered in these unit price memories. Every time, the unit price memory is selected and specified, PLU data is created and labels are issued, so if the unit price differs for each store, the desired label can be easily and error-free according to the label issuing conditions at that time. It has excellent effects such as being able to issue it. In addition, since the label issuing information is added and aggregated in the aggregate memory corresponding to the unit price memory used at that time in the aggregate memory provided corresponding to the unit price memory, even if the information is related to one PLU,
Excellent effects can be obtained from the standpoint of sales management, such as individual classification and aggregation according to the unit price (price) used at that time.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a label printer according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a main part of the label printer according to the embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a configuration of a PLU memory including a plurality of unit price memory units. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an aggregation memory, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of an address memory, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a flow of operation procedures, and FIG. 6 is a diagram showing PLU data. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example, and FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a label printed and issued. 1 ... Control part, 2 ... Key / display part, 3 ... Scale part, 4 ...
… Program memory, 5… Printer, 6… PLU
Total memory section.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A store information memory for storing store information for each identification information is provided, and a plurality of unit price memory units are set in the price lookup memory corresponding to each identification information, and each unit price memory unit. The unit price or price of the product is registered in association with each corresponding store information, and when the label is issued, the identification information is selected and designated, and based on the selected and designated identification information, the corresponding information is obtained from the store information memory. The store information is called, the price data for the product is calculated according to the unit price or price of the designated product obtained from the corresponding unit price memory unit, and the store information and the price data are label-printed and the plurality of unit price memory units are A label printer characterized in that data printed on a label is added and totaled by using a plurality of totalizing memories corresponding respectively to.