JP2016007772A - Tape printer, printed tape roll, and tape printing program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it possible to easily confirm the content of an image formed on a printed tape and to improve convenience of a user.SOLUTION: A tape printer 1 includes: a transportation roller 12 for transporting a tape 150 to be printed; a transportation motor M1 which generates a drive power for rotationally driving the transportation roller 12; and a printing head 11 which performs printing formation on the tape 150 to be printed which is transported by the transportation motor M1. A CPU 212 acquires printing data for printing formation by the printing head 11, and so controls the transportation motor M1 and the printing head 11 in linkage with each other as to perform printing formation of a first image 155 corresponding to acquired printing data and a second image 162 in which a size of the first image 155 is reduced.

Description

  The present invention relates to a tape printer that forms a desired image on a tape to be printed, a printed tape roll generated by the tape printer, and a tape printing program used in the tape printer.

  2. Description of the Related Art A tape printing apparatus that forms an image with a desired print content on a print-receiving tape is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). In this tape printing apparatus, the printing means (printing adhesive tape) is fed out from the printing tape roll (first roll) and conveyed by the conveyance means (conveying roller) being driven to rotate. The printing means (printing head) forms a desired image on the print-receiving tape. The printed tape (printed adhesive tape) on which an image is formed is wound into a roll shape by being sequentially wound around a core (third core member).

JP 2014-69328 A

  When the printed tape is wound in a roll shape as described above, it may be inconvenient because it is difficult for the user to confirm the content of the image when the tape is wound in the roll. In addition, even if it is not in the form of a roll, if the printed tape is bent or rounded, the user may have to stretch it long at hand to check the contents of the image, As above, it was inconvenient.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a tape printing apparatus, a printed tape roll, and a tape printing program that can easily confirm the contents of an image formed on a printed tape and improve user convenience. .

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention includes a conveying unit that feeds and conveys a print-receiving tape from a print-receiving tape roll, a conveying drive unit that generates a driving force for rotationally driving the conveying unit, and the conveying unit. Printing means for forming prints on the tape to be printed conveyed by the printer, data acquisition means for acquiring print data for print formation by the printing means, and the print data acquired by the data acquisition means Cooperation control means for controlling the transport driving means and the printing means in a coordinated manner so that the corresponding first image and the second image obtained by reducing the first image are both printed on the print-receiving tape. It is characterized by having.

  In the tape printer of the present invention, the transporting means is driven to rotate by the driving force of the transporting drive means, so that the print-receiving tape is fed out and transported from the print-receiving tape roll. On the other hand, the printing means forms a desired image.

  In forming the image, in the present invention, two types of the first image and the second image are formed on the print-receiving tape under the control of the cooperation control unit. The first image is the original print content that the user wants to print on the print-receiving tape, for example. That is, the first image is an image corresponding to the print data acquired by the data acquisition unit. On the other hand, the second image is an image obtained by reducing the first image (for example, with the same aspect ratio), and when the first image is generated (inside the apparatus) based on the acquired print data, In addition, a second image is also generated.

  As a result, in addition to the image (first image) intended by the user, the reduced version image (second image) is also formed on the tape (printed tape) after the printing is formed as described above. Will be. Thus, the user can confirm the contents of the first image by merely looking at the second image portion without looking at the first image formed on the printed tape over the entire length in the length direction. it can. As a result, user convenience can be improved.

  In particular, when the length (printing length) of the first image formed on the printed tape is relatively long along the tape length direction, the printed image is used to confirm the content of the first image. It is necessary to keep the tape long stretched at the user's hand. On the other hand, since the second image is a reduced version of the first image, the contents can be easily confirmed without performing the above operation. Further, when the printed tape is wound into a roll to form a printed tape roll, it is difficult to confirm the first image particularly in the state of being wound in the roll. Easy visibility of the image is particularly effective.

  According to the present invention, the content of an image formed on a printed tape can be easily confirmed, and user convenience can be improved.

It is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the tape printer by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a sectional side view showing the internal structure of a tape printer. It is a perspective view showing the appearance in the state where the 1st opening and closing cover, the 2nd opening and closing cover, and the front side opening and closing cover of the tape printer were opened. It is a perspective view showing the state which opened the 1st opening / closing cover, the 2nd opening / closing cover, and the front side opening / closing cover of the tape printer, and removed the tape cartridge and the ink ribbon cartridge. It is a perspective view showing the whole structure of a tape cartridge. It is a functional block diagram showing the structure of the control system of a tape printer. It is the top view of the printed tape in the comparative example of 1st Embodiment of this invention, and the perspective view of a 2nd roll. It is the top view of the printed tape in 1st Embodiment of this invention, and the perspective view of a 2nd roll. It is a perspective view showing the state which winds the printed tape around the outer periphery of a winding core in order in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart showing the control content performed by CPU of the tape printer in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the process (conveyance, printing formation, cutting | disconnection) performed along the flow of FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the process (conveyance, printing formation, cutting | disconnection) performed along the flow of FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the process (conveyance, printing formation, cutting | disconnection) performed along the flow of FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the process (conveyance, printing formation, cutting | disconnection) performed along the flow of FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the process (conveyance, printing formation, cutting | disconnection) performed along the flow of FIG. It is the top view of an example of the printed tape in the modification which determines the necessity of a 2nd image according to the length of a 1st image, and the perspective view showing an example of a 2nd roll. It is a flowchart showing the control content performed by CPU of a tape printer. It is a top view of the printed tape showing the variation of the production | generation aspect of a 2nd image. It is a top view of the printed tape showing the variation of the production | generation aspect of a 2nd image. It is a top view of the printed tape showing the variation of the production | generation aspect of a 2nd image. It is a top view of the printed tape showing the variation of the production | generation aspect of a 2nd image. It is the top view and side view showing the printed tape by 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing showing the printed tape by the comparative example of 2nd Embodiment of this invention, and explanatory drawing showing the printed tape by 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, when there are notes “front”, “rear”, “left”, “right”, “upper”, “lower” in the drawings, “front (front)” “rear (rear)” in the description in the specification “Left (left)”, “right (right)”, “upper (upper)” and “lower (lower)” refer to the noted direction.

<First Embodiment>
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Schematic configuration of tape printer>
First, the schematic configuration of the tape printer according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Case>
1-4, the tape printer 1 of this embodiment has the housing | casing 2 which comprises an apparatus outline. The housing 2 includes a housing body 2 a, a rear side opening / closing part 8, and a front side opening / closing cover 9.

  The housing main body 2a includes a first storage portion 3 provided on the rear side, and a second storage portion 5 and a third storage portion 4 provided on the front side.

  The rear side opening / closing part 8 is connected to the upper part on the rear side of the housing body 2a so as to be openable and closable. The rear opening / closing part 8 can be opened and closed above the first storage part 3 by rotating. The rear opening / closing part 8 is composed of a first opening / closing cover 8a and a second opening / closing cover 8b.

  The first opening / closing cover 8a can be opened / closed above the front side of the first storage unit 3 by rotating around a predetermined rotation axis K1 provided at the upper part on the rear side of the housing body 2a. is there. Specifically, the first opening / closing cover 8 a exposes the upper front side of the first storage unit 3 from the closed position (the state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2) covering the front upper side of the first storage unit 3. It can be rotated between the open position (the state shown in FIGS. 3 and 4).

  A head holding part 10 is provided inside the first opening / closing cover 8a (see also FIG. 3). The first opening / closing cover 8a is rotated around the rotation axis K1 so that the print head 11 (corresponding to the printing means) provided in the head holding unit 10 is provided in the housing body 2a. Further, it is possible to move away and approach relative to the transport roller 12 (corresponding to the transport means). That is, in the closed position of the first opening / closing cover 8a (the state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2), the print head 11 is close to the conveying roller 12, and the opening position of the first opening / closing cover 8a (see FIGS. 3 and 4). In the state), the print head 11 is separated from the transport roller 12.

  The second opening / closing cover 8b is provided on the rear side of the first opening / closing cover 8a, and rotates around a predetermined rotation axis K2 provided at the upper end portion on the rear side of the housing body 2a. Thus, the rear upper side of the first storage part 3 can be opened and closed separately from the opening and closing of the first opening and closing cover 8a. Specifically, the second opening / closing cover 8b exposes the rear upper part of the first storage part 3 from the closed position (the state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2) covering the upper part of the first storage part 3 on the rear side. It can be rotated between the open position (the state shown in FIGS. 3 and 4).

  When the first opening / closing cover 8a and the second opening / closing cover 8b are in the closed state, the outer peripheral portion 18 of the first opening / closing cover 8a and the edge 19 of the second opening / closing cover 8b are substantially the same. It is configured to contact and cover substantially the entire upper part of the first storage unit 3.

  The front side opening / closing cover 9 is connected to the upper part of the front side of the housing body 2a so as to be openable and closable. The front opening / closing cover 9 can open and close above the third storage portion 4 by rotating around a predetermined rotation axis K3 provided at the upper end of the front side of the housing body 2a. Specifically, the front opening / closing cover 9 is opened from the closed position (the state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2) covering the upper side of the third storage unit 4 to expose the upper side of the third storage unit 4 (FIGS. 3 and 5). 4 state).

<Printed tape roll and its surroundings>
At this time, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the tape cartridge TK (see FIG. 2) is attached to and detached from the first predetermined position 13 below the front opening / closing cover 9 in the closed state in the housing body 2a. Installed as possible. The tape cartridge TK includes a first roll R1 (corresponding to a print-receiving tape roll) wound around an axis O1.

  That is, the tape cartridge TK includes a first roll R1 and a connecting arm 16, as shown in FIG. The connecting arm 16 includes a pair of left and right first bracket portions 20 and 20 provided on the rear side, and a pair of left and right second bracket portions 21 and 21 provided on the front side.

  The first bracket portions 20, 20 sandwich the first roll R1 from both the left and right sides along the axis O1, and the first roll R1 in a state where the tape cartridge TK is mounted on the housing body 2a. Is held around the axis O1 in a rotatable manner. The first bracket portions 20 are connected to each other while avoiding interference with the outer diameter of the first roll R1 by a first connection portion 22 extending substantially along the left-right direction at the upper end portion.

  The first roll R1 is rotatable when the tape cartridge TK is mounted inside the housing body 2a. The first roll R1 includes a print-receiving tape 150 (including a print-receiving layer 154, a base material layer 153, an adhesive layer 152, and a release material layer 151, which will be described later) that is consumed by feeding. It is previously wound around the winding core 39 provided with the axial center O1 in the direction.

  When the tape cartridge TK is mounted, the first roll R1 is received from above and is stored in the first storage unit 3 with the winding axis O1 of the print-receiving tape 150 in the left-right direction. The first roll R1 is in a predetermined rotational direction (A direction in FIG. 2) in the first storage unit 3 in a state of being stored in the first storage unit 3 (a state where the tape cartridge TK is mounted). By rotating, the print-receiving tape 150 is fed out.

  In this embodiment, the case where the to-be-printed tape 150 provided with adhesiveness is used is illustrated. That is, the print-receiving tape 150 includes a print-receiving layer 154, a base material layer 153, an adhesive layer 152, and a release material layer 151 from one side in the thickness direction (upper side in FIG. 2) to the other side (in FIG. 2). The lower layers are stacked in this order. A desired first image 155 (see a partially enlarged view in FIG. 2 and FIG. 7 to be described later) is formed on the print layer 154 by thermal transfer of ink by the print head 11. Is a layer. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 152 is a layer for attaching the base material layer 153 to an appropriate adherend (not shown). The release material layer 151 is a layer that covers the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 152.

<Conveyance roller and print head>
2 to 4, the conveyance roller 12 is provided on the middle upper side of the first storage unit 3 and the second storage unit 5 in the housing body 2 a. The transport roller 12 is rotationally driven through a gear mechanism (not shown) by a transport motor M1 (corresponding to a transport drive unit) provided in the housing body 2a, so that the first storage unit 3 The print-receiving tape 150 fed out from the stored first roll R1 is conveyed in a tape posture in which the tape width direction is the left-right direction.

  In addition, the print head 11 is provided in the head holding portion 10 provided in the first opening / closing cover 8a. As described above, the print head 11 can be relatively separated from and brought close to the transport roller 12 by the first opening / closing cover 8a rotating about the rotation axis K1. That is, when the first opening / closing cover 8a is in the closed state, the print head 11 comes close to the conveying roller 12, and when the first opening / closing cover 8a is in the opened state, the printing head 11 is separated from the conveying roller 12. The print head 11 includes a transport roller in the first opening / closing cover 8a in the closed state of the head holding unit 10 so as to sandwich the print-receiving tape 150 transported by the transport roller 12 in cooperation with the transport roller 12. 12 is disposed at a position facing above 12. Therefore, when the first opening / closing cover 8a is in the closed state, the print head 11 and the transport roller 12 are arranged to face each other in the vertical direction. The print head 11 uses the ink ribbon IB of the ink ribbon cartridge RK, which will be described later, to the print target layer 154 of the print target tape 150 sandwiched between the transport roller 12 and the first image 155. This is formed as a printed tape 150 '.

<Ink ribbon cartridge>
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the ink ribbon cartridge RK is detachable at a second predetermined position 14 below the first opening / closing cover 8a and above the tape cartridge TK when the casing body 2a is closed. It is attached to. The ink ribbon cartridge RK includes a ribbon feed roll R4 and a ribbon take-up roll R5. In the ink ribbon cartridge RK, the feeding roll storage part 81 on the rear side and the winding roll storage part 82 on the front side are connected by a central connection part (not shown). The connecting portion connects the take-up roll storage portion 82 and the supply roll storage portion 81 while exposing the ink ribbon IB fed from the ribbon feed roll R4 to the outside of the ink ribbon cartridge RK.

  The ribbon feeding roll R4 is rotatably supported in the feeding roll storage unit 81, and rotates in a predetermined rotation direction (D direction in FIG. 2) when the ink ribbon cartridge RK is mounted. The ink ribbon IB for performing print formation by the head 11 is fed out.

  The ribbon take-up roll R5 is rotatably supported in the take-up roll storage unit 82, and rotates in a predetermined rotation direction (E direction in FIG. 2) with the ink ribbon cartridge RK mounted. Then, the used ink ribbon IB after the printing is formed is wound up.

  That is, in FIG. 2, the ink ribbon IB fed out from the ribbon feeding roll R4 is further arranged on the print head 11 side of the print-receiving tape 150 in a state of being sandwiched between the print head 11 and the conveying roller 12, and the print head. 11 below. Then, after the ink from the ink ribbon IB is transferred to the print target layer 154 of the print target tape 150 by the heating from the print head 11 and the first image 155 is formed, the used ink ribbon IB is changed to the ribbon. It is wound up on a winding roll R5.

<Release material roll and its periphery>
As shown in FIG. 5, the connecting arm 16 of the tape cartridge TK includes a peeling portion 17 including, for example, a substantially horizontal slit shape. The peeling portion 17 is a portion where the peeling material layer 151 is peeled off from the printed tape 150 ′ fed out from the first roll R 1 and conveyed to the front side. As shown in FIG. 2, the printed tape 150 ′ on which the printing has been formed as described above is peeled off by the peeling portion 17 to peel off the peeling material layer 151 and the other parts. The printed layer 154, the base material layer 153, and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 152 are separated into a printed tape 150 ″.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the tape cartridge TK is formed by winding the peeled release material layer 151 around a core 29 having an axis O3. R3. That is, by mounting the tape cartridge TK described above, the third roll R3 is received from above into the second storage portion 5 and stored with the axis O3 in the left-right direction. The winding core 29 is in a state of being housed in the second housing portion 5 (a state in which the tape cartridge TK is attached) by a gear mechanism (not shown) by a release paper winding motor M3 provided in the housing body 2a. ) And is rotated in a predetermined rotation direction (C direction in FIG. 2) in the second storage unit 5 to wind up the release material layer 151.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, the second bracket portions 21 and 21 of the tape cartridge TK sandwich the third roll R3 from both the left and right sides along the axis O3. Is mounted on the casing body 2a, the core 29 (in other words, the third roll R3) is held rotatably around the axis O3. The second bracket portions 21 and 21 are connected by a second connection portion 23 that extends substantially along the left-right direction at the upper end portion. The first bracket parts 20 and 20 and the first connection part 22 on the rear side, and the second bracket parts 21 and 21 and the second connection part 23 on the front side are a pair of left and right roll connection beam parts 24, 24 are connected.

  FIG. 5 shows a state before the release material layer 151 is wound around the core 29 and the third roll R3 is formed (in the case of an unused tape cartridge TK). That is, the substantially circular roll flange portions f3 and f4 provided so as to sandwich both sides in the width direction of the release material layer 151 are illustrated, and a symbol “R3” is provided at a place where the third roll R3 is formed for convenience. Is attached.

<Printed tape roll and its surroundings>
On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, a winding mechanism including a winding core 41 (corresponding to a winding core member) for sequentially winding the printed tape 150 ″ in the third storage portion 4. 40 (corresponding to the winding means) is received from above. The winding mechanism 40 is configured so that the winding core 41 is rotated around the axis O2 in a state where the axis O2 of the wound tape 150 ″ is in the horizontal direction. It is stored so as to be rotatably supported. When the winding mechanism 40 is housed in the third housing portion 4, a gear (not shown) is provided by an adhesive winding motor M <b> 2 (corresponding to the winding driving means) provided inside the housing body 2 a. The winding core 41 is driven via the mechanism and rotates in a predetermined rotation direction (B direction in FIG. 2) in the third storage portion 4, so that the printed tape 150 ″ is sequentially placed on the outer peripheral portion of the winding core 41. As a result, the printed tape 150 ″ is sequentially wound on the outer peripheral side of the core 41 (with the first image 155 and a second image 162 described later on the outer peripheral side). A second roll R2 (corresponding to a printed tape roll) is formed.

<Cutter mechanism>
As shown in FIG. 2, a cutter mechanism 30 is provided on the downstream side of the print head 11 and the upstream side of the second roll R2 along the tape transport direction.

  Although not shown in detail, the cutter mechanism 30 includes a movable blade and a traveling body that supports the movable blade and can travel in the tape width direction (in other words, the left-right direction). Then, the traveling body travels by driving a cutter motor MC (see FIG. 6 described later), and a movable blade (not shown) moves in the tape width direction, thereby cutting the printed tape 150 ″ in the width direction.

<Outline of operation of tape printer>
Next, an outline of the operation of the tape printer 1 having the above configuration will be described.

  That is, when the tape cartridge TK is mounted at the first predetermined position 13, the first roll R1 is stored in the first storage portion 3 located on the rear side of the housing body 2a, and on the front side of the housing body 2a. The axial center O3 side that forms the third roll R3 is stored in the second storage portion 5 that is positioned. In addition, a winding mechanism 40 for forming the second roll R2 is stored in the third storage portion 4 located on the front side of the housing body 2a.

  In this state, the user manually peels off the release material layer 151 from the print-receiving tape 150 (printing has not started yet at this time), and the tip of the tape composed of the base material layer 153 and the adhesive layer 152 is moved to the above-described state. It is attached to the winding core 41 of the winding mechanism 40. When the transport roller 12 is driven, the print-receiving tape 150 fed out by the rotation of the first roll R1 stored in the first storage unit 3 is transported forward. A desired print (the first image 155) is formed on the print-receiving layer 154 of the print-receiving tape 150 being conveyed by the print head 11 to form a printed tape 150 ′. When the printed tape 150 ′ that has been printed is further conveyed to the front side and conveyed to the peeling portion 17, the peeling material layer 151 is peeled off at the peeling portion 17 to form a printed tape 150 ″. The peeled release material layer 151 is transported downward and introduced into the second storage unit 5 and wound in the second storage unit 5 to form a third roll R3.

  On the other hand, the printed tape 150 ″ from which the release material layer 151 has been peeled off is further conveyed forward and introduced into the third storage unit 4, and the core 41 of the winding mechanism 40 in the third storage unit 4. The cutter mechanism 30 provided on the downstream side in the transport direction (that is, the front side) cuts the printed tape 150 ″. Thereby, the printed tape 150 ″ wound around the second roll R2 can be cut at a timing desired by the user, and after the cutting, the second roll R2 can be taken out from the third storage unit 4. The printed tape 150 ″ thus wound around the outer periphery of the core 41 (forming the second roll R2) is hereinafter referred to as “printed matter” as appropriate.

  In addition, although description by illustration is abbreviate | omitted at this time, the non-adhesive tape (The thing without the said adhesive layer 152 and the peeling material layer 151) may be wound by 1st roll R1. Even in this case, the first storage portion 3 receives the first roll R1 wound with the non-adhesive tape from above by mounting the tape cartridge TK, and the axis O1 for winding the non-adhesive tape is left and right. It is stored in the direction. The first roll R1 is in a predetermined rotational direction (A direction in FIG. 2) in the first storage unit 3 in a state of being stored in the first storage unit 3 (a state where the tape cartridge TK is mounted). By rotating, non-adhesive tape is fed out.

  Further, at this time, a chute 15 (switching the transport path of the non-adhesive tape (or the print-receiving tape 150) between the side toward the second roll R2 and the side toward the discharge port (not shown) is performed. (See FIG. 2). That is, by switching the tape path by switching the chute 15 by a switching lever (not shown), the non-adhesive tape (or the printed tape 150 ″) after printing is wound in the third storage portion 4 as described above. Without rotating, the housing 2 may be discharged out of the housing 2 as it is, for example, from a discharge port (not shown) provided on the second opening / closing cover 8b side (see the second embodiment described later).

<Control system>
Next, the control system of the tape printer 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 6, the tape printer 1 is provided with a CPU 212 (corresponding to a calculation unit) that constitutes a calculation unit that performs a predetermined calculation. The CPU 212 is connected to the RAM 213 and the ROM 214. The CPU 212 performs signal processing in accordance with a program stored in advance in the ROM 214 while using the temporary storage function of the RAM 213, thereby controlling the entire tape printer 1.

  Further, the CPU 212 controls the drive of the motor drive circuit 218 that controls the transport motor M1 that drives the transport roller 12 and the adhesive winding motor M2 that drives the core 41 of the winding mechanism 40. A motor driving circuit 219 for performing the driving control, a motor driving circuit 220 for controlling the driving of the release paper winding motor M3 for driving the winding core 29 of the third roll R3, and a heating element (illustrated) provided in the print head 11. A print head control circuit 221 for performing energization control (omitted), a motor drive circuit 222 for performing drive control of a cutter motor MC that travels the traveling body including the movable blade, a display unit 215 for performing appropriate display, and a user Are connected to an operation unit 216 capable of appropriately inputting operations. In this example, the CPU 212 is connected to the PC 217 serving as an external terminal. However, the CPU 212 may not be connected when the tape printer 1 operates alone (so-called stand-alone type).

  The ROM 214 stores a control program for executing a predetermined control process (including a tape printing program for executing the processes of the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 and 17 described later). In the RAM 213, for example, print data (see step S204 described later) generated in response to a user operation on the operation unit 216 (or the PC 217) is printed in a predetermined area of the print layer 154. An image buffer 213a for expanding and storing the dot pattern data is provided. Based on the control program, the CPU 212 feeds out the print-receiving tape 150 by the transport roller 12 and outputs one image corresponding to the dot pattern data stored in the image buffer 213a (that is, the first image 155) to the print head. 11 repeatedly prints on the print-receiving tape 150 along the transport direction.

<Features of First Embodiment>
As described above, the feature of the present embodiment is that when the printed matter is generated by the printed tape 150 ″ as described above, the first image (in this example, “D1-TECH” (described later) is repeatedly printed. 7) and a second image (details will be described later) reduced from the first image 155. The details will be described in order with reference to a comparative example. .

<Comparative example>
A comparative example of the present embodiment is shown in FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b). Parts equivalent to those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals. As described above, the first image 155 is formed by the print head 11 on the print-receiving layer 154 of the print-receiving tape 150 conveyed by the conveying roller 12, and the release material layer 151 is further peeled off to print the printed tape. 150 ″ is generated. In this comparative example, as shown in FIG. 7A, characters “D1-TECH” are repeatedly formed as the first image 155 on the printed tape 150 ″. .

  Then, the printed tape 150 ″ is wound on the outer peripheral side of the winding mechanism 40 in the third storage portion 4 as described above, and the cutter mechanism 30 cuts the printed tape 150 ″, whereby the second roll R2. Can be taken out from the third storage portion 4. After the printed tape 150 ″ is wound into a roll and becomes the second roll R2, the contents of the first image 155 printed repeatedly (that is, “D1” as shown in FIG. 7B). It may be difficult to see all of the characters “-TECH” at once. In this case, it becomes difficult for the user to confirm the contents of all the characters “D1-TECH” of the first image 155. In particular, for example, some characters of “D1-TECH” are the outermost printed tape 150 ″. When it is covered with and hidden inside (in the example shown in FIG. 7B, the characters “D” and “1” are hidden radially inside the characters “C” and “H” on the outermost periphery) The user cannot see all the contents of the first image 155. In addition, the code | symbol P2 represents the winding termination | terminus part (conveyance direction back side edge part) of the printed tape 150 '' with respect to the core 41. FIG.

<Outline of the method of the first embodiment>
Therefore, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, when the print-formed tape 150 is printed and the printed tape 150 ″ is generated, the above-described tape 150 ″ is generated. Along with the first image 155, a second image 162, which is a reduced version of the first image 155, is also formed on the printing layer 154. As described above, the first image 155 may be printed by the user on the printing tape 150, for example. The original print content desired to be printed (in this example, the characters “D1-TECH”) is an image based on one image data corresponding to the dot pattern data stored in the image buffer 213a. On the other hand, the second image 162 is an image obtained by reducing the first image 155 (characters “D1-TECH”) at a predetermined magnification having the same aspect ratio, for example. The image data corresponding to the second image 162 is stored in the tape printer 1 when the image data corresponding to the first image 155 (corresponding to unit print data) is generated in the tape printer 1. Generated.

  Specifically, as described above, on the printed tape 150 ″, the first image 155 of the characters “D1-TECH” is repeatedly printed in the transport direction (length direction) (see FIG. 8 above). (See (a) and FIG. 8 (b)). At this time, in this example, in the vicinity of the print-receiving layer 154 in the conveyance direction rear side end portion (in other words, the winding end side end portion at the time of winding) P2 which is a cutting portion of the printed tape 150 ″ by the cutter mechanism 30. Then, the second image 162 is formed (see FIG. 8C) As a result, when the printed tape 150 ″ is wound around the core 41 for forming the second roll R2. (Refer to FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B), the second image 162 is positioned in the vicinity of the winding end side end portion P2 (see FIG. 9C and FIG. 8C). .

  In this example, the second image 162 is a reduced version having the same contents as the first image 155 (ie, a reduced version of the characters “D1-TECH”), and the image longitudinal direction is the width direction of the print-receiving tape 150. It is formed as follows. Thus, the user can check the print contents of the first image 155 in the roll by looking at the second image 162 without peeling off the printed tape 150 ″ from the second roll R2 and feeding it out (see FIG. (Refer FIG.8 (c) and FIG.9 (c)).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, the second image 162 includes a rectangular frame 162a that represents the edge in the width direction of the printed tape 150 ″. At this time, the rectangular frame 162a includes a rectangular frame 162a. The width d perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (the width along the length direction of the printed tape 150 ″) corresponds to the width D of the printed tape 150 ″ (for example, the width D is divided by the predetermined magnification). Thereby, the user can surely recognize that the second image 162 is an image obtained by reducing the first image 155 at the predetermined magnification while maintaining the aspect ratio. .

<Print processing control details>
The control contents of the printing process executed by the CPU 212 of the tape printer 1 in order to realize the above method will be described with reference to the flow of FIG. 10 and FIGS. In FIG. 10, for example, when the user turns on the power of the tape printer 1, this flow is started (“START” position).

  First, in step S <b> 202, the CPU 212 determines whether a creation start instruction signal corresponding to a user's creation start operation of the printed matter by the operation unit 216 (or the PC 217) has been input. If the creation start instruction signal is not input, the determination in step S202 is not satisfied (S202: NO), and a loop standby is performed. When the creation start instruction signal is input, the determination in step S202 is satisfied (S202: YES), and the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S <b> 203, the CPU 212 responds to a user operation on the operation unit 216 (or on the PC 212), the tape length of the printed matter to be created (in other words, the transport direction of the printed tape 150 ″ to be generated). If the full length data corresponding to the length intended by the user is not inputted, the determination in step S203 is not satisfied (S203: NO). Returning to S202, the same procedure is repeated, and if the full length data is input, the determination at Step S203 is satisfied (S203: YES), and the routine goes to Step S204.

  In step S <b> 204, the CPU 212 repeats printing in the tape length direction on the print layer 154 of the print-receiving tape 150 in response to a user operation on the operation unit 216 (or on the PC 212). It is determined whether print data representing one image desired by the user (text data “D1-TECH” corresponding to the first image 155 in the above example) has been input. If the print data is not input, the determination in step S204 is not satisfied (S204: NO), and the same procedure is repeated by returning to step S202. When the print data is input, the determination in step S204 is satisfied (S204: YES), and the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, the CPU 212 generates image data of the first image 155 (character image data “D1-TECH” in the above example) corresponding to the print data input in step S204.

  Thereafter, in step S207, the CPU 212 reduces the first image 155 generated in step S205, for example, the image data of the second image 162 that has been reduced at the same magnification ratio (in the above example, “D1- TECH "character image data).

  Then, as described above (with the user peeling off the release material layer 151 and attaching the tip of the tape composed of the base material layer 153 and the adhesive layer 152 to the core 41), in step S209, the CPU 212 A control signal is output to each motor drive circuit 218, 219, 220, and driving of the conveyance motor M1, the adhesive winding motor M2, and the release paper winding motor M3 is started, and the print-receiving tape 150 is printed. The conveyance of the tape 150 ′ and the printed tape 150 ″ is started (see FIG. 11).

  Thereafter, in step S210, the CPU 212 determines whether the above-described conveyance has reached the corresponding first image formation start position by a known method based on the print data input in step S204 (in other words, the print head 11 has It is determined whether or not the tape has been transported to the state facing the first image formation start position. If the first image formation start position has not been reached, the determination is not satisfied (S210: NO), and the loop waits until this determination is satisfied. If the first image formation start position has been reached, the determination is satisfied (S210: YES), and the routine goes to Step S215.

  In step S 215, the CPU 212 outputs a control signal to the print head control circuit 221, energizes the heating element of the print head 11, and the first image 155 (“D1-TECH” in the above example) on the print-receiving tape 150. ”Is repeatedly formed (see FIG. 12).

  Thereafter, in step S220, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the above-described conveyance has reached the first image formation end position of the first image 155 based on the print data input in step S204 (in other words, the print head). 11 is determined whether or not the tape has been transported to a state where 11 faces the first image formation end position. If the first image formation end position has not been reached, the determination is not satisfied (S220: NO), and the process returns to step S215 and the same procedure is repeated. Thereby, formation of the first image 155 (characters “D1-TECH”) is continued (see FIG. 12). On the other hand, if the first image formation end position has been reached, the determination is satisfied (S220: YES), and the routine goes to Step S225.

  In step S225, the second image 162 (reduced in the above example is reduced in accordance with the position of the winding end side end portion P2 determined based on the print data input in step S204 by a known method. Whether or not the above-described conveyance has reached the formation position of “D1-TECH” (in other words, whether or not the tape conveyance has been performed until the print head 11 faces the second image formation start position). judge. If the formation position of the second image 162 has not been reached, the determination is not satisfied (S225: NO), and the loop waits until this determination is satisfied. If the formation position of the second image 162 has been reached, the determination is satisfied (S225: YES), and the routine goes to Step S230.

  In step S230, the CPU 212 outputs a control signal to the print head control circuit 221, energizes the heat generating element of the print head 11, and applies the second image 162 (reduced in the above example) to the print-receiving tape 150. "D1-TECH") (see FIG. 13). As described above, the second image 162 includes the rectangular frame 162a (see FIG. 9). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S245.

  In step S 245, the CPU 212 outputs a control signal to the print head control circuit 221, stops energization of the heat generating elements of the print head 11, and stops all print formation on the print-receiving tape 150. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S250.

  In step S250, the position of the winding end side end portion P2 (in other words, the position of the winding start side start end portion P1 for the subsequent printed tape 150 ″, see also FIG. 9A) is the same as the cutter. It is determined whether or not the above-described conveyance has reached until the position of the mechanism 30 (specifically, the position of the movable blade) (see FIG. 14) If the position of the cutter mechanism 30 has not been reached, the determination is satisfied. Otherwise (S250: NO), the system waits for a loop until this determination is satisfied, and when the conveyance has reached the position of the cutter mechanism 30, the determination is satisfied (S250: YES), and the process proceeds to step S255.

  In step S255, the CPU 212 outputs a control signal to each of the motor drive circuits 218, 219, and 220, and stops driving the transport motor M1, the adhesive winding motor M2, and the release paper winding motor M3. As a result, the intermediate portion P (on the winding end side end portion P2 and the winding end after cutting) on the upstream side of the formation position of the second image 162 of the printed tape 150, the printed tape 150 ′, and the printed tape 150 ″. The conveyance is stopped in a state where the start side start end portion P1 is the position of the cutter mechanism 30 (see FIG. 14).

  Thereafter, in step S260, the CPU 212 outputs a control signal to the motor drive circuit 222 of the cutter motor MC, and drives the cutter motor MC to cut the intermediate portion P of the printed tape 150 ″ by the operation of the cutter mechanism 30. After this cutting, the cut end portion of the preceding printed tape 150 'on the downstream side in the transport direction becomes the winding end side end portion P2, and the cut end portion of the subsequent printed tape 150' 'on the upstream side in the transport direction is It becomes the said winding start side start end part P1 (refer FIG. 15).

  Then, the process proceeds to step S265, where a control signal is output to the motor drive circuit 219, the drive of the adhesive take-up motor M2 is started, and all printing downstream of the cut end (winding end side end P2) is performed. The used tape 150 ′ is wound around the winding core 41.

  Thereafter, in step S270, the CPU 212 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the cutting operation of the cutter mechanism 30 in step S260. If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the determination is not satisfied (S270: NO), and the loop waits until this determination is satisfied. This predetermined time may be a time sufficient to wind all the printed tape 150 ″ downstream of the winding end side end portion P2 in the transport direction onto the winding core 41. This determination is satisfied when the predetermined time elapses. (S270: YES), go to step S275.

  In step S275, the CPU 212 outputs a control signal to the motor drive circuit 219, and stops driving the adhesive winding motor M2. As a result, all the printed tapes 150 ″ on the downstream side in the transport direction with respect to the winding end side end portion P2 generated by the cutting can be reliably wound by the second roll R2. The printed tape 150 ″ on the second roll R 2 side wound around the outer peripheral side (the second image 162 is provided in the vicinity of the winding end side end portion P 2), and the subsequent tape connected to the print-receiving tape 150. The printed tape 150 ″ is separated and separated (see FIG. 15).

  Thereafter, in step S280, the CPU 212 notifies the display unit 215 (or PC 217) of the fact that all the above processes have been normally performed and ended. Then, this flow ends.

  Note that step S204 corresponds to the data acquisition procedure described in each claim, and the CPU 212 that executes the process of step S204 functions as the data acquisition means described in each claim. Moreover, the said step S205-step S280 correspond to the cooperation control procedure as described in each claim, and CPU212 which performs the process of these each step functions as a cooperation control means as described in each claim.

  Note that the tape printing program for executing the above-described flow of FIG. 10 may be recorded in an appropriate recording medium instead of being stored in advance in the ROM 214 of the tape printing apparatus 1. In this case, the recording medium is read at an appropriate timing to acquire the tape printing program, and the CPU 212 of the tape printer 1 executes the program after the acquisition.

<Effects of First Embodiment>
As described above, in the present embodiment, the first image 155 intended by the user (“D1-TECH in the above example) is displayed on the printed tape 150 ″ after the print formation is performed as described above. In addition, a second image 162 that is a reduced version of the image is also formed. As a result, the user can view the contents of the first image 155 only by looking at the second image 162 without looking at the first image 155 formed on the printed tape 150 ″ over the entire length in the length direction. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience for the user.At this time, when the printed tape 150 ″ is wound in a roll shape like the second roll R2. Since it is difficult to confirm the first image 155 especially in the state of being wound in the roll, the second image 162 is easily present due to the presence of the second image 162 at the winding end side end portion P2 in the second roll R2. Visibility is particularly effective.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, the first image 155 is formed with the image longitudinal direction as the tape length direction, while the second image 162 is formed with the image longitudinal direction as the tape width direction (FIG. 8B). FIG. 8 (c) and FIG. 9 (c)). Thus, even if the length of the first image 155 is relatively long along the tape length direction, the second image 162 that is a reduced version of the first image 155 is compactly packed along the tape width direction, and the tape Can be placed within the width.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, in the second image 162, a rectangular frame 162a representing the edge in the width direction of the printed tape 150 ″ is drawn as a part of the second image 162 (FIG. 8B). 8 (c) and 9 (c)) As a result, the relationship between the first image 155, which is the original print content, and the tape width becomes clear at a glance, thereby further improving the convenience for the user. Can do.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, on the printed tape 150 ″, the first image 155 corresponding to the unit print data is repeatedly printed in the length direction (conveyance direction) (FIGS. 8A and 8). As a result, the user can easily confirm the contents of the first image 155 repeatedly formed in this way by the second image 162 which is a reduced version thereof.

  In the above description, the PC 217 (external operation terminal) is connected to the tape printer 1 via a wired or wireless communication line. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the tape printing apparatus 1 may be a so-called stand-alone type tape printing apparatus 1 incorporating a configuration that performs the same function as the PC 217. This stand-alone type tape printer 1 also has the same operational effects as the above-described embodiment.

  The first embodiment is not limited to the above-described aspect, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and technical idea of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, various modifications satisfying such conditions will be described in order. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part equivalent to the said 1st Embodiment, and description is abbreviate | omitted or simplified suitably.

(1) When Determining Necessity of Forming Second Image In this modification, the length of the first image 155 in the transport direction in the print formation is the circumference of the outermost roll of the second roll R2 (that is, the roll It is determined whether or not it is equal to or shorter than the length of one round of the printed tape 150 ″ wound around the outermost periphery.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the first image 155 of the character “ABC” is formed on the printed tape 150 ″, the length in the transport direction is comparative (because there are only three characters). Therefore, even when wound on the second roll R2, as shown in FIG.16 (b), the user can appropriately rotate the second roll R2 at hand to form it somewhere on the roll. The character “ABC” can be easily visually recognized. In particular, when the length of the first image 155 is equal to or shorter than the roll circumferential length, as shown in FIG. 7B and FIG. A portion of one image 155 wound earlier is not covered from the radially outer peripheral side by a portion wound later. Therefore, it is not necessary to form the second image 162 of the reduced character “ABC”.

  On the other hand, when the length of the first image 155 is longer than the roll circumference, as the winding around the core 41 proceeds, the portion of the first image 155 that has been wound earlier is later. It will be in the state covered from the radial direction outer peripheral side by the part wound from (refer FIG.7 (b) and FIG.9 (c)). As a result, after the second roll R2 is formed, the entire first image 155 is not exposed on the roll surface, and it is impossible to visually recognize the entire contents of the first image 155.

  Therefore, in the present modification, the reduced second image 162 is formed only when the length of the first image 155 is longer than the roll circumference.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the printing process executed by the CPU 212 of the tape printer 1 according to this modification.

  In FIG. 17, in the flow shown in FIG. 10 of the first embodiment, step S201 before step S202, step S206 after step S205, step S208 after step S207, step S223 after step S220, Each is newly provided.

  That is, in FIG. 17, in step S201, the CPU 212 initializes the second image formation flag F to F = 0.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S206 through steps S202 to S205 similar to those in FIG. In step S206, the CPU 212 refers to the full length data input in step S203 and the print data input in step S204, based on the image data of the first image 155 generated in step S205. It is determined whether or not the length of the first image 155 (the printing length of the characters “ABC” and “D1-TEC” in the above example) is equal to or shorter than the circumference. If it is not less than the length of one round, the determination is not satisfied (S206: NO), and after proceeding to step S207 similar to the above, in step S208, the CPU 212 sets the second image forming flag F to F = 1. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S209. On the other hand, when the length of the first image 155 is equal to or shorter than the circumference, the determination in step S206 is satisfied (S206: YES), and the process proceeds to step S209.

  Subsequent steps S209 to S220 are the same as described above, and a description thereof will be omitted. In step S223 newly provided after step S220, the CPU 212 determines whether or not the second image formation flag F is F = 1. If F = 1, the determination in step S223 is satisfied (S223: YES), the first image 155 is considered to be long and the second image 162 needs to be formed, and the process proceeds to step S225. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S245 through steps S225 and S230 similar to the above. On the other hand, if F = 0 in step S223, the determination is not satisfied (S223: NO), the first image 155 is considered to be short and the second image 162 need not be formed, and the process proceeds to step S245.

  Step S245 and subsequent steps are the same as those in FIG.

  In this modification, the CPU 212 that executes step S206 functions as a length determination unit described in each claim. Further, except for step S206, the procedures of steps S205 to S280 correspond to the cooperation control procedures described in the claims of this modification, and the CPU 212 that executes them functions as the cooperation control means.

  As described above, also in this modification, the same effect as that of the first embodiment described above is obtained. In the present modification, in particular, the second image 162 is formed only when the length of the first image 155 is longer than the length of one round of the printed tape 150 ″ on the outermost periphery of the roll. When the necessity is low, the second image 162 can be prevented from being formed wastefully, and the waste of the print-receiving tape 150 can be prevented.

(2) Variation of Forming Form of Second Image The second image 162 is formed in one place of the end-of-winding end portion P2 of the printed tape 150 ″ as in the first embodiment. For example, as shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, each first image 155 when the first image 155 ("D1-TECH" characters) is repeatedly printed and formed. Each time is formed, the second image 162 may be formed each time (in other words, formed between all two adjacent first images 155 and 155). Further, as shown in FIG. 19, among the printed tapes 150 ″, the first image 155 (the letter “D1-TECH”) is repeatedly printed on the entire length in the longitudinal direction. The second image 162 may be formed only at the location.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 20 (a) and 20 (b) corresponding to FIGS. 18 (a) and 18 (b), the second image 162 is printed with the longitudinal direction of the image 150 ′ printed tape 150 ″. In this case, the two adjacent first images 155 and 155 on the printed tape 150 ″ are oriented in the same direction as the first image 155. A reduced second image 162 is formed. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 21 corresponding to FIG. 19, the second image 162 may be formed only at one place on the printed tape 150 ″ in the printed tape 150 ″. These cases also have the same operational effects as the first embodiment.

Second Embodiment
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, as described above, the tape path is switched by the switching operation of the chute 15, so that the printed tape 150 ″ (or non-adhesive tape may be used) after printing is formed in the housing 2. A discharged outlet (not shown) is discharged to the outside of the housing 2. In this case, as described above, the printed tape 150 ″ is wound around the second roll R2 in the third storage portion 4. It is discharged in the form of a tape without any problems.

  On the printed tape 150 ″ ejected at this time, as shown in FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (b), a first image 155 (characters “D1-TECH”) is formed at the end thereof. The second image 162 is formed as a reduced version of the same content as the first image 155 (characters “D1-TECH”). In the illustrated example, for clarity of explanation, the printed tape 150 ″ includes only one first image 155 (characters “D1-TECH”) (the printed tape 150 ″ is relatively In the case of a short case, a plurality of first images 155 (characters “D1-TECH”) may be provided.

  The effect in this embodiment is demonstrated using a comparative example. A comparative example of this embodiment is shown in FIG. In this comparative example, unlike the case shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, the second image 162 is not provided on the printed tape 150 ″. In this case, as described above, the case 2 of the casing 2 is not provided. In the printed tape 150 ″ after being discharged to the outside, for example, as a result of the bending wrinkles remaining when it is wound around the first roll R 1, as shown in FIG. The part which becomes becomes. Therefore, there may be a state in which it is difficult to see the entire image of the first image 155 (the letter “D1-TECH”) (see the user's line-of-sight position indicated by E). In particular, when the length (printing length) of the first image 155 formed on the printed tape 150 ″ is relatively long along the tape length direction, the contents of the first image 155 are confirmed. Needs to be in a state where the printed tape 150 ″ is extended and extended by the user for a long time.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, in addition to the first image 155, the second image 162 which is a reduced version of the image is printed on the tape 150 ″. Accordingly, as shown in FIG.23 (b), the user performs the above-described stretching and unfolding operation so that the first image 155 formed on the printed tape 150 "is in the length direction. Even without looking over the entire length, the content of the first image 155 can be confirmed by just looking at the portion of the second image 162. As a result, user convenience can be improved.

  Further, even if there is no bend as described above, for example, when the printing length of the first image 155 formed on the printed tape 150 ″ is considerably long along the tape length direction, the first image In order to confirm the contents of 155, it is necessary for the user to take a large distance from the printed tape 150 ″ and look at the entire printed tape 150 ″ from a distance, which is troublesome. Then, in particular, the contents of the first image 155 can be confirmed by looking at the second image 162 locally formed on the printed tape 150 ″. There is no need to increase the distance, and in this sense, the convenience of the user can be improved.

<Others>
In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to the tape printer 1 that forms the first image 155 on the print-receiving tape 150 has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the present invention may be applied to a print label producing apparatus for producing a print label by performing desired printing on a print-receiving tape for label production (for example, including a tape base layer and an adhesive layer). In this case, the same effect is obtained.

  In addition, in the above description, when there are descriptions such as “vertical”, “parallel”, and “plane”, the descriptions are not strict. That is, the terms “vertical”, “parallel”, and “plane” are acceptable in design and manufacturing tolerances and errors, and mean “substantially vertical”, “substantially parallel”, and “substantially plane”. .

  In addition, in the above description, when there are descriptions such as “same”, “equal”, “different”, etc., in terms of external dimensions and sizes, the descriptions are not strict. That is, the terms “identical”, “equal”, and “different” mean that “tolerance and error in manufacturing are allowed in design and that they are“ substantially identical ”,“ substantially equal ”, and“ substantially different ”. .

  In the above, the arrows shown in FIG. 6 show an example of the signal flow, and do not limit the signal flow direction.

  Further, the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 and 17 do not limit the present invention to the procedure shown in the above-described flow, and the addition / deletion of the procedure or the change of the order within the scope not departing from the gist and technical idea of the invention. Etc. may be used.

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

  In addition, although not illustrated one by one, the present invention is implemented with various modifications within a range not departing from the gist thereof.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Tape printer 11 Print head 12 Conveyance roller (conveyance means)
41 Core (core member)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 150 Printed tape 150 'Printed tape 150 "Printed tape 152 Adhesive layer 153 Base material layer 154 Printed layer 155 1st image 162 2nd image 162a Image part 212 which represents the edge in the width direction 212 CPU (calculation means)
P1 Winding start side start end P2 Winding end point M1 Conveyance motor (conveyance drive means)
M2 Winding motor (winding drive means)
R1 first roll (printed tape roll)
R2 2nd roll (printed tape roll)

Claims (8)

A conveying means for feeding and conveying the print-receiving tape from the print-receiving tape roll;
A drive means for transport for generating a driving force for rotationally driving the transport means;
Printing means for forming a print on the print-receiving tape conveyed by the conveying means;
Data acquisition means for acquiring print data for print formation by the printing means;
The transport driving means and the transport driving means so as to print and form both the first image corresponding to the print data obtained by the data obtaining means and the second image obtained by reducing the first image on the print-receiving tape. Cooperation control means for controlling the printing means in cooperation;
A tape printer characterized by comprising: The tape printer according to claim 1, wherein
The cooperation control means includes
The transport driving means and the transporting means, and the first image is formed with the image longitudinal direction as the length direction of the print-receiving tape, and the second image is formed with the image longitudinal direction as the width direction of the print-receiving tape. A tape printer which controls printing means. In the tape printer according to claim 1 or 2,
The cooperation control means includes
The tape printing apparatus, wherein the transport driving unit and the printing unit are controlled so as to form the second image including an image portion representing a width direction edge of the print-receiving tape. The tape printer according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The data acquisition means includes
As the print data, one unit print data for repeated printing is acquired,
The cooperation control means includes
A plurality of the first images corresponding to the unit print data are repeatedly formed along the transport direction on the print-receiving tape, and at least one second image is formed on the print-receiving tape. A tape printer which controls the drive means for conveyance and the printing means. The tape printer according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The printed tape on which the first image and the second image are formed by the printing unit is sequentially wound around the outer peripheral portion of the core member with the first image and the second image as the outer peripheral side. Winding means for forming a roll;
Winding drive means for generating a driving force for rotationally driving the winding means;
Have
The cooperation control means includes
The transport driving unit, the printing unit, and the winding unit are formed so that the second image is formed in the vicinity of the rear end portion in the transport direction of the printed tape wound by the winding unit. A tape printer which controls driving means in cooperation. The tape printer according to claim 5, wherein
Whether or not the length of the first image printed on the print-receiving tape in the transport direction is equal to or shorter than the length of one round of the printed tape wound around the outermost roll of the printed tape roll Having a length judging means for judging
The cooperation control means includes
If the length determination unit determines that the length of the first image in the transport direction is equal to or less than the length of the one round of the printed tape, the second image is not printed. When printing of the first image is performed and the length determination unit determines that the length of the first image in the transport direction is greater than the length of the printed tape, the first image A tape printing apparatus, wherein the transport driving unit, the printing unit, and the winding driving unit are controlled in cooperation so as to perform printing formation of one image and the second image. A printed tape comprising: a base material layer; and a print-receiving layer provided on one side in the thickness direction of the base material layer and on which a predetermined first image is repeatedly printed along the length direction. A printed tape roll configured by sequentially winding around the core member with the printed layer as the outer peripheral side,
The printed tape wound around the core member is:
A printed tape roll, wherein a second image obtained by reducing the first image is printed on the print-receiving layer in the vicinity of an end portion on the winding end side during winding. Conveying means for conveying the print-receiving tape; conveying drive means for generating a driving force for rotationally driving the conveying means; and printing means for forming a print on the print-receiving tape conveyed by the conveying means; For the arithmetic means provided in the tape printer having
A data acquisition procedure for acquiring print data for print formation by the printing means;
The transport driving means, and the first image corresponding to the print data acquired in the data acquisition procedure and the second image obtained by reducing the first image are printed on the print-receiving tape. A cooperative control procedure for controlling the printing means in cooperation;
Tape printing program to execute

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