JPH0433871A - label issuing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To achieve simplification of label preparing operation and besides to enable operation time to be shortened by a method wherein when label information preset in a commodity file is assigned singly or by a range, the assigned label information is read out from the commodity file to perform label printing. CONSTITUTION:When a commodity code is inputted with a numeric key 31 and a PLU key 33 of a keyboard 16 under a state in which a registration mode is selected with a mode switch 40, a name of an article, a unit price, etc., of a commodity code are read out from a commodity file 15, and a sale amount is calculated. Further, commodity selling data of the name of the article, the sale amount, etc., are displayed on a display 18, and are outputted by printing with an RJ printer 20. Besides, when a top commodity code and a last commodity code with an assigned range of the commodity code are assigned under a state in which a label issuing mode is selected, label information of each commodity code existing within the code range is successively read, and the label is continuously issued by printing with a label printer 25. Thereby, a code is not necessarily assigned per each commodity, and label preparing operation can be simplified.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a label issuing device having a product file in which label information of each product is preset.

[Prior art] For example, in a clothing store, each time a new item of clothing arrives, a new code number is assigned to each item, and the item name, unit price, various statuses, etc. are added to the product file of the electronic cash register along with the code number. At the same time, a barcode label 1 as shown in FIG. 7 is created using a label issuing device and attached to each item of clothing, thereby simplifying the sales registration process.

By the way, when creating a barcode label with a new code number using a label issuing device, conventionally, the code number, product name, unit price, and other label information are registered for each product in a host personal computer connected to the issuing device. , the code number of each product is manually entered in sequence to extract the corresponding label information, which is then printed out on a predetermined label paper by driving the blinker.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] As described above, in the conventional label issuing apparatus, the code number of the product for which a label needs to be issued must be entered manually. Therefore, even when issuing barcode labels for various products that have just arrived at the same time and whose product information has just been added to the product file, the operator must manually enter the label information for each product. However, it was complicated, labor-intensive, and time-consuming.

Therefore, by specifying a range of label information set in a product file, the present invention can automatically issue labels for each label information within the range automatically, simplifying label creation work and reducing work time. The purpose is to provide a label issuing device that can shorten the time required.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention provides a label printer that prints barcodes, characters, etc. on label paper, a product file in which label information such as the code number 7 product name and unit price of each product is preset, An information specifying means for specifying label information preset in this product file either singly or in a range, and if a single piece of label information is specified by this specifying means, the specified label information is read from the product file. a label printing control means for printing a label by a label printer using a label printer, and, if a range is specified, sequentially reading each label information within the specified range from a product file and printing the specified number of labels by the label printer; This is a label issuing device equipped with

[Function] With a label issuing device having such a configuration, by specifying the label information of the first product and the label information of the last product of each product newly added to the product file, the specified range can be changed. Label printing is performed sequentially based on the label information of each product that exists within.

[Example] Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, a system in which a label printer is connected to an electronic cash register will be described.

In FIG. 1, 11 is a CPU (central processing unit) that constitutes the control unit main body of the electronic cash register,
It incorporates various arithmetic circuits, memory control circuits, etc., and controls the storage section and controller section via the path line 12. Here, the storage unit is a ROM that stores fixed data such as program data and character generator data.
(Read-Only Memory) 13, RAM (Random Access Memory) 14 in which memory for registering and processing product sales data, etc., corresponds to the product code of each product, as shown in Figure 2. A product file 15 is provided in which product information such as product name, unit price, etc. is preset, and the number of sales items and sales amount are accumulated for each product. On the other hand, the controller section includes a keyboard controller 17 into which key signals are input from a keyboard 16 provided with various keys for inputting product sales data, and a display device to display the product name and sales amount of the product being sold. 18, a printer controller 21 that drives and controls a receipt/journal printer 20 for printing product details data, total data, etc. on receipts and journals, and a printer controller 21 that drives and controls the barcode attached to each product. A scanner controller 23 to which a read signal is input from the barcode scanner 22 is provided. In addition, the upper J CPU li Koha Hasline 12
A label printer 25 is connected to a printer interface 24 via which a barcode, characters, etc. are printed on the label via this printer interface 24.
or connected. Further, the CPU II is configured to take in the date and time counted by the clock circuit 26 in a timely manner.

As shown in FIG. 3, the keyboard 16 includes a numeric key 31 for inputting numerical data, a clear key 32 used for canceling numerical data or resolving errors, and a key for indicating whether it is numerical data or a product code. PLU (Price・
Lookup) key 33, amount key 34 to indicate whether it is numerical data or an amount, subtotal key 35 to indicate subtotal calculation, multiplication key 36 to indicate that numerical data is a multiplier, registration closing key for cash transaction. In addition to keys such as a deposit/total key 37 that functions as a storage/total key 37, various keys such as a sorting key 38 and a cancellation key 39 are provided.

In addition to controlling power on/off, "registration"
A mode switch 40 is provided on the keyboard 16 for selecting various business modes such as "inspection", "payment", "setting", and "label issue".

Incidentally, the "registration" mode is a process of registering the sales data of a product that has been registered for sale in the storage unit, printing it on a receipt, etc., calculating the total according to the closing operation, and issuing a receipt. The "inspection" mode is a job that prints out the contents of the storage unit that have been registered through "registration" on a receipt or the like.

The "accounting" mode is a task in which the contents of the storage section are cleared after the contents of the storage section are printed out, similar to the "inspection" mode. The "setting" mode is a task of setting data necessary for executing "registration", "inspection", "payment", etc. in the storage unit. The "label issue" mode is a job in which the label printer 25 prints a label based on the label information of a designated product.

The RAM 14 also has a bar for storing the standard values (vertical, X, horizontal: y1 width: z) of the barcode system printed on the label, as shown in FIG. Code reference value memory 41, barcode setting value memory 42 that stores the settings of the barcode system (vertical: X, horizontal: 71, width: Z), number register 43 that stores numerical data, stores the number of labels to be issued. Number of sheets memory 44
, a start code memory 45 that stores the first code when specifying label information in a range, an end code memory 46 that stores the last code when specifying label information in a range,
an area 47 of the read pointer P of the product file 15;
Area 48 of first control flag F1, second control flag F
Two regions 49 are respectively formed.

Therefore, the CPUI 1 is configured as the mode switch 40.
The program is set so that when the "label issue" mode is selected, the process shown in FIG. 5 is executed. That is, after confirming that the "label issue" mode is selected as sT (step) 1, each reference value X preset in the barcode system reference value memory 41 of the RAM 14 is determined.

y and z are set values x of barcode system setting value memory 42,
Write as y, z. At this time, when a change of the barcode system is instructed by a key from the keyboard 16 (for example, the clear key 32), each set value x, y, 'z is changed to the value set by the numeric key 31. do. Next, the first control flag F1 in the area 48 is reset to "0". Then, as sT3, a key input from the keyboard 16 is awaited. Here, if the cancel key 39 is pressed manually, +:i, the process returns to tsT1 and checks the selected business mote.

If the numeric key 31 is pressed manually at sT3, the numerical data is stored in the numeric register 43, and the next key press is awaited. Further, when the multiplication key 36 is pressed manually, the number of labels to be issued has been specified, so the contents of the number register 43 are transferred to the number memory 44 and the next key input is awaited.

On the other hand, when the classification key 38 is pressed manually at sT3, the contents of the numeric register 43 are transferred to the start code memory 45, the first control flag F1 is set to "1°, and the next key is pressed." Wait for manual input.Also, if the deposit/cash total key 37 is pressed manually, check the state of the first control flag F1.If the flag F1 is set to "1", then the setting register The contents of 43 are transferred to the end code memory 46.
Transfer to. On the other hand, if the flag F1 has been reset to "0", the contents of the number register 43 are transferred to the start code memory 45, and data "0" is stored in the end code memory 46. That is, by inputting a product code using the number key 31 and then operating the current total key 37, a single designation of label information is performed, and the first product code within the specified range is entered using the number key 31. After inputting, press the classification key 38, and then press the numeric key 31.
The range of label information is specified by manually inputting the final product code within the specified range and then operating the current total key 37. (Information specifying means) Thereafter, the label printer 25 is driven to print a label for the specified product, a label is issued from the label issuing port, and the process returns to Sr1.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the label issuing process.

That is, the CPU II starts this process when the current total key 37 is operated in the "label issue" mode and label information of a label issue product is specified either singly or in a range. First, the pointer P in the area 47 is initialized to "O" and the second control flag F2 in the area 49 is set to "0".
”. Next, set the above pointer P to “+1”.
is updated, and the product code set first in the product file 15 is called. Then, it is checked whether this product code matches the code in the start code memory 45. If they do not match, the pointer P is further updated by "+1" and the same process is repeated.

If the product code set in the Pth position of the product file 15 matches the code in the start code memory 45, the second control flag F2 is set to "1", and then the corresponding product code is handled. The product name and unit price are read from the product file 15 and displayed on the display 18. In addition, the label printing data is edited by converting the product code into a barcode string based on each setting value of the barcode system setting value memory 42, and sent to the label printer 25 via the printer interface 24, and the label printing data is sent to the label printer 25 via the printer interface 24. 25, the same label can be printed as many times as the number of sheets in the sheet number memory 44.
Issue the issue.

After that, the pointer P is updated by "+11" and the Pth set product code is read out. However, if data "0" or "0" is set in the end code memory 46, the label information is single specified. Therefore, this process ends. On the other hand, if data other than "0" is stored in the end code memory 46, the range of label information is specified, so the read product code and the food in the end code memory 46 are compared. If the two do not match, the product name and unit price corresponding to the product code are read from the product file 15 and displayed on the display 18. In addition, the label printing data is edited by converting the product code into a barcode string, etc., and sent to the label printer 25 via the printer interface 24, and the label printer 25 prints the same label by the number of sheets in the sheet count memory 44. Print and issue. Thereafter, the pointer P is updated by "+1" and the same process as above is executed. In addition, even if the two match, the label printing data is edited by converting the product code into a barcode string, etc., and sent to the label printer 25 via the printer interface 24.
5, the same label is printed and issued for the number of sheets in the sheet number memory 44. However, in this case, since the label for the product corresponding to the final product code specified in the range has been issued, this process ends.

In this embodiment configured as described above, when the "registration" mode is selected by the mode switch 40 and a product code is entered manually using the numeric key 31 and the PLU key 33 of the keyboard 16, the code is read from the product file 15. Product name of the applicable product code.

The unit price, etc. is read out, the unit price is multiplied by the number of items sold to calculate the sales amount, and the number of sold items and sales amount are added to the number of sales area and sales amount area corresponding to the applicable product code of the product file 15. . In addition, product sales data such as product name and sales amount are displayed on the display 18 and printed on receipts and journals by the RJ printer 20.

On the other hand, when the "label issue" mode is selected with the mode switch 40 and the first product coat and last product coat within the specified range of product codes are specified by operating a predetermined key on the keyboard 6, the corresponding product code in the product file 15 is The label information of each product code existing within the code range is read out sequentially, and the label printer 25 prints and issues a designated number of labels continuously.

Therefore, it is very convenient in the following cases.

For example, each time new clothing arrives at a clothing store, a new code number is assigned to each item, and product information is added to the product file 15 in accordance with the code number.
When attaching a barcode label 1 as shown in Figure 7 to each item of clothing, select the product file 1 in the "Settings" mode.
After adding all the product information corresponding to step 5, switch to the "label issue" mote and specify the first code and last coat of each added product. By doing this, barcode labels for each additional product set within the specified range are automatically and continuously issued by the label printer 25. As a result, it is no longer necessary to specify a code for each product, which simplifies the operation, resulting in excellent effects such as simplifying label creation work and shortening work time. Furthermore, since the data in the product file 15 used in label issuance is also used in normal registration, there is no need to set product data for additional products twice, once for labels and once for registration.

Note that by specifying a single product coat, labels can be issued for each product as in the past.

In the above embodiment, a label issuing device that systemized an electronic Cassonyu register and a label printer was explained, but the present invention can also be applied to a normal label issuing device configured by connecting a host computer to a label printer. Of course you can.

[Effects of the Invention] As detailed above, according to the present invention, by specifying a range of label information set in a product file, it is possible to automatically issue labels for each label information within the range automatically. , it is possible to provide a label issuing device that can simplify label production work and shorten working time.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 to 6 are diagrams showing one embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the overall configuration, FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a product file, and FIG. 3 is a key arrangement diagram of a keyboard. , Fig. 4 is a diagram showing the main memory configuration of RAM, Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing label issuing mode processing, Fig. 6 is a flowchart showing label issuing processing, and Fig. 7 is a diagram showing an example of issuing a barcode label. It is. 11...CPU, 15...Product file, 16...
Keyboard, 25...Label printer, 45...Start code memory, 46...End code memory. Applicant's agent Patent attorney Takehiko Suzue Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 *6rI! J

Claims (1)

[Claims] A label printer that prints barcodes, characters, etc. on label paper, a product file in which label information such as a code number, product name, unit price, etc. of each product is preset, and a product file that is preset in the product file. information specifying means for specifying a single piece of label information or a range of label information; and if a single piece of label information is specified by this specifying means, the specified label information is read from the product file and printed on the label by the label printer; and, if a range is specified, label printing control means that sequentially reads each label information within the specified range from the product file and prints the specified number of labels by the label printer. label issuing device.