JP2004050720A - Printing system, printer host and program - Google Patents

Abstract

In a printing system capable of printing an image on continuous paper and automatically cutting the continuous paper between the images, a degree of freedom of a cut instruction is increased.
When printing on continuous paper is started, a printer driver displays a screen for prompting whether or not to cut the continuous paper for each image after printing for each image. If a cut instruction is received on this screen, cutting is performed between the image and the next image, and if an instruction not to cut is received, printing is continued without cutting. Thus, a cut instruction can be given after the start of printing, and further, an instruction as to whether or not to perform a cut for each image can be given, so that the degree of freedom of the cut instruction is increased.
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Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a printing system, and more particularly to a printing system capable of printing an image on continuous paper and automatically cutting the continuous paper between images.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, printers capable of printing on continuous paper such as roll paper have become widespread mainly for household use.
[0003]
Some of such printers capable of continuous paper printing are provided with a cutter for automatically cutting paper at a designated size after printing.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
When a printer equipped with such a cutter is to continuously print a plurality of images on continuous paper, it is necessary to set in advance whether or not to perform cutting before executing printing.
[0005]
For this reason, if the user wants to perform automatic cutting, but forgets the setting for performing automatic cutting and performs printing, the continuous paper must be cut using scissors or the like after printing is completed.
[0006]
In addition, if the setting of whether or not to perform cutting is made in advance, the setting is applied to all the continuous images, so that it is assumed that the automatic cutting will be performed only for an arbitrary image. Did not.
[0007]
An object of the present invention is to increase the degree of freedom of a cut instruction in a printing system capable of printing an image on continuous paper and automatically cutting the continuous paper between images.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, according to a first aspect of the present invention,
A printing system including a printing unit that prints an image on continuous paper, and a cutting unit that cuts the continuous paper,
A print instruction receiving means for receiving an image print instruction;
A cutting instruction receiving unit that receives an instruction as to whether to cut the continuous paper in the image after the image printing instruction is received,
A printing system is provided, wherein the cutting means cuts the continuous paper in the vicinity of the continuous paper feeding side of the image according to the instruction when receiving the instruction to perform the cutting.
[0009]
Thus, after the start of printing, an instruction to cut the continuous paper can be issued, so that the degree of freedom of the cut instruction is increased.
[0010]
Here, when the print instruction is received for a plurality of images, the cut instruction receiving means can receive an instruction whether or not to cut the continuous paper for each image.
[0011]
As a result, it is possible to instruct whether or not to perform a cut for each image, so that the degree of freedom of the cut instruction is increased.
[0012]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided:
A printer host that generates print data to be output to a printer including a printing unit that prints an image on continuous paper and a cutting unit that cuts the continuous paper,
A print instruction receiving means for receiving an image print instruction;
Cutting instruction receiving means for receiving, after receiving an image printing instruction, an instruction as to whether or not to cut continuous paper in the image,
A cutting instruction output unit for outputting an instruction to a printer so as to cut the continuous paper in the vicinity of the continuous paper feeding side of the image according to the instruction when the instruction to cut is received; Is provided.
[0013]
here,
When the print instruction is received for a plurality of images, the cut instruction receiving means can receive an instruction whether or not to cut the continuous paper for each image.
[0014]
Further, the disconnection instruction output means can output the print data including a disconnection instruction.
[0015]
The cutting instruction accepting unit may generate the print data of the image, output the print data of the image, print the image, or when the image can be cut, whether to cut the continuous paper in the image. Instructions can be received.
[0016]
According to a third embodiment of the present invention, there is provided
A program for causing a computer to execute a process of generating print data to be output to a printer including a printing unit that prints an image on continuous paper and a cutting unit that cuts the continuous paper,
A print instruction receiving process for receiving an image print instruction;
After receiving an image printing instruction, a cutting instruction receiving process for receiving an instruction as to whether or not to cut the continuous paper in the image;
When an instruction to cut is received, the computer is caused to execute a cutting instruction output process for outputting an instruction to the printer so as to cut the continuous paper near the continuous paper feeding side of the image according to the instruction. A program is provided.
[0017]
This program can be embodied as a printer driver, for example.
[0018]
Furthermore, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, according to a fourth aspect of the present invention,
In a method for controlling a printer including printing means for printing an image on continuous paper and cutting means for cutting the continuous paper,
After receiving the instruction to print the image, receiving an instruction as to whether to cut the continuous paper in the image,
A printer control method, comprising: when receiving an instruction to perform cutting, outputting an instruction to the printer so as to cut the continuous paper in the vicinity of the continuous paper feeding side for an image related to the instruction. Provided.
[0019]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0020]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining an outline of a hardware configuration of a printing system to which the present invention is applied.
[0021]
As shown in the figure, the printing system includes a computer 50 for realizing various processes by an application, a printing process by a printer driver, and the like, and a printer 10 having a cutting function connected to the computer 50 (hereinafter simply referred to as “printer 10”). "). In the present embodiment, the computer 50 functions as a printer host that generates print data and transmits the print data to the printer 10. The printer 10 performs printing based on the print data received from the computer 50. The printer 10 has a cutting function for performing printing on printing paper such as roll paper and cutting the paper to a designated size. The configuration of the printing system is not limited to this.
[0022]
The computer 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 51 that performs processing based on various programs, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 52 that temporarily stores data and programs, various data for controlling the computer 50, A ROM (Read Only Memory) 53 in which application programs and the like are stored in a nonvolatile manner in advance, and an interface 54 for transmitting and receiving data to and from a peripheral device such as the connected printer 10 are provided.
[0023]
The computer 50 includes a display device 61 such as a color display, an input device 62 such as a mouse and a keyboard, a media reading device 63 that reads data from a recording medium such as a CD-ROM, and an internal or external auxiliary storage device. 64 are connected. However, the configuration of the computer 50 is not limited to this.
[0024]
The printer 10 is, for example, an ink jet type color printer. An ink jet type color printer includes a plurality of ink cartridges in which a housing is filled with ink, and performs printing by spraying the ink from a recording head onto a printing medium such as printing paper. However, the printing method of the printer 10 is not limited to the ink jet method.
[0025]
The printer 10 includes an interface 11 that controls communication with the computer 50 such as reception of data, a CPU 12 that performs processing based on print data and various programs, a RAM 13 that temporarily stores print data and the like, and a printer 10. A ROM 14 in which various data and various programs for control are stored in a nonvolatile manner in advance, a print mechanism 15 including a print head for discharging ink, a carriage drive mechanism for driving a carriage on which the print head is mounted, and the like; It comprises a paper feed mechanism 16 for feeding and discharging paper, and a cutting mechanism 17 for cutting print paper. However, the configuration of the printer 10 is not limited to this.
[0026]
Next, an outline of the printing mechanism 15, the paper feeding mechanism 16, and the cutting mechanism 17 of the printer 10 with a cutting function used in the present embodiment will be described. Here, the case where the roll paper 22 is used as the printing paper will be described as an example. Of course, the printing mechanism 15, the paper feeding mechanism 16, and the cutting mechanism 17 can similarly function for fixed-size paper such as cut paper and other recording paper.
[0027]
FIG. 2 is a schematic side sectional view of the printer 10 for explaining the printing mechanism 15, the paper feeding mechanism 16, and the cutting mechanism 17. The printer 10 with a cutting function includes an apparatus body 23 having a printing mechanism 15 for printing on roll paper 22 as printing paper, a paper feeding mechanism 16 for feeding printing paper, a cutting mechanism 17 for cutting printing paper, and the like. And a roll paper cassette 24 in which the roll paper 22 is set. Printing paper other than roll paper is supplied from a paper tray (not shown) or a manual insertion slot.
[0028]
The roll paper 22 is attached to a drum-shaped paper tube 27 while being pushed through a shaft 28 thereof, and is attached to a pair of front and rear rollers 29, 30 arranged at the bottom of the roll paper cassette 24. Is accommodated in a state where the flange portion 31 is placed. A roll paper motor 32 for driving the drive roller 30 is provided behind the bottom of the roll paper cassette 24. When the roll paper motor 32 is driven to rotate forward, a rotational force is transmitted from the drive roller 30 to the flange 31, and the roll paper 22 rotates in the direction in which the paper is fed. On the other hand, when the roll paper motor 32 is driven to rotate in the reverse direction, the rotational force is transmitted from the drive roller 30 to the flange 31, and the roll paper 22 rotates in the direction of winding the paper.
[0029]
At the front end of the roll paper cassette 24, a paper feed device 33 is disposed at a position corresponding to a transport path of the roll paper 22 sent from the roll paper 22. The paper feeding device 33 includes a paper feeding driven roller 35 and a paper feeding driving roller 36, and sends out the roll paper 22 to the apparatus main body 23 side. In the apparatus main body 23, a transport roller 37 and a paper discharge roller 38 are arranged from the upstream side. Mainly, these parts constitute the paper feed mechanism 16.
[0030]
The apparatus main body 23 includes a carriage shaft 40, and a carriage 41 is slidably supported by the carriage shaft 40. A recording head 43 is attached to the lower surface of the carriage 41, and ink droplets are ejected from nozzle holes (not shown) of the recording head 43 to perform printing on the roll paper 22. The recording head 43 is connected to an ink cartridge (not shown) separate from the apparatus main body 23, and receives supply of ink from the ink cartridge. A platen 39 is disposed between the transport roller 37 and the paper discharge roller 38 in the paper feed direction. Mainly, these parts constitute the printing mechanism 15.
[0031]
The apparatus body 23 has a built-in cutter device 45 for cutting the printed roll paper 22. The cutter device 45 includes a cutter 46 as a processing unit. The cutter 46 is arranged in the width direction of the roll paper 22 (a direction orthogonal to the paper feed direction) in a state where the movable blade 46a is cutably engaged with the fixed blade 46b. The roll paper 22 is cut by moving. The roll paper 22 cut by the cutter 46 is discharged to the outside of the apparatus main body 23 by the auxiliary drive roller 48 of the cutter device 45. Mainly, these parts constitute the cutting mechanism 17.
[0032]
The cutter device 45 may be built in the device main body 23 or may be provided in a detachable state outside.
[0033]
The printing mechanism 15 is controlled by the CPU 12 executing a print command in print data sent from the computer 50. That is, the computer 50 can print an arbitrary image at an arbitrary position by transmitting print data including a drawing command to the printer 10.
[0034]
The paper feed mechanism 16 and the cutting mechanism 17 are controlled by the CPU 12 executing a roll paper feed command and a cutting command in the print data sent from the computer 50. In other words, the computer 50 transmits the print data including the roll paper feed command and the cutting command to the printer 10 to cause the printer 10 to perform an arbitrary amount of roll paper feed and perform cutting at an arbitrary position. be able to.
[0035]
Next, a functional configuration realized in the computer 50 and the printer 10 by the printing system will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.
[0036]
As shown in the figure, on a computer 50, an application 510 and a printer driver 520 are constructed.
[0037]
The application 510 has a function of causing the computer 50 to perform processing such as a word processor and graphics, and is built on the computer 50 by the CPU 51 executing the application program read by the RAM 52.
[0038]
The printer driver 520 has a function of reading image data processed by the application 510 based on an instruction from a user, converting the image data into print data in a format that can be interpreted by the printer 10, and transmitting the print data to the printer 10 via the interface 54. are doing.
[0039]
For this reason, the printer driver 520 performs rasterizer processing for expanding the image data generated by the application 510 into image data which is a group of dots, halftone processing for performing color conversion processing and halftone processing of the image data, and the above-described processing. A print data generation unit 522 that performs a command conversion process of converting the subsequent image data into a print command for controlling the printer 10 and a user interface unit 521 that receives print condition settings, print commands, and the like from a user.
[0040]
The printer driver 520 is built on the computer 50 by the CPU 51 executing the printer driver program read by the RAM 52. The printer driver program for this can be distributed by recording it on a portable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, for example. Then, by reading this recording medium with the media reading device 63, the printer driver program can be installed in the computer 50. Further, for example, it can be installed via a computer network such as the Internet.
[0041]
In FIG. 3, a print control unit 110 and a print execution unit 120 are constructed on the printer 10.
[0042]
The print control unit 110 is realized by the CPU 12, interprets the print data transmitted from the computer 50, and controls the printer 10 to execute printing based on the print data.
[0043]
The print execution unit 120 is realized by the print mechanism 15, the paper feed mechanism 16, and the cutting mechanism 17, and executes printing on a print sheet according to an instruction from the print control unit 110.
[0044]
The printer 10 with a cutting function is provided with a so-called bidirectional communication function. The status of the printer includes, for example, whether or not the printer is in a print data receivable state, whether or not the cutter can be used, and information on error occurrence. 520 can be notified.
[0045]
Next, processing of the printer driver 520 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0046]
Prior to execution of printing, the user can set printing conditions. That is, when the user interface unit 521 of the printer driver 520 receives a print condition setting command from the user via, for example, a menu command of the application 510, the print condition setting screen 300 as shown in FIG. The display is displayed on the display device 61, and the setting of the printing condition is received from the user.
[0047]
As shown in FIG. 7, the print condition setting screen 300 is a screen for the user to set print conditions. it can. However, the items set on the printing condition setting screen 300 are not limited to these. For example, items related to image processing that can be performed by the printer driver 520 may be included.
[0048]
Here, the paper size 301 specifies the size of the image to be printed on the paper, and can be set by selecting, for example, A4, B4, postcard, or the like from a menu. The paper feeding device specifies a paper feeding device, and can be set, for example, by selecting roll paper, an A4 tray, a manual feed, or the like from a menu. The paper type 303 specifies the type of printing paper, and can be set, for example, by selecting plain paper, photo paper, or the like from a menu. The print quality 304 specifies the print quality, and can be set, for example, by selecting high resolution, high speed printing, or the like from a menu.
[0049]
In the present embodiment, a case where roll paper is set as print paper will be described. Conventionally, when roll paper is set as print paper, a roll between printed images is set on the print condition setting screen 300 or a setting screen of a lower hierarchy of the print condition setting screen 300. Although the setting of whether to cut the paper is further performed, in the present embodiment, this setting is unnecessary when setting the printing conditions. Of course, the setting of whether to cut the roll paper may be accepted according to the user's instruction. In this case, as in the conventional case, when a plurality of images are printed, the setting as to whether or not to cut the roll paper is applied uniformly between all the images.
[0050]
When a print command is received from a user via a menu command or the like of the application 510 when roll paper is set as print paper, the printer driver 520 starts print processing of an image being processed by the application 510 ( S101).
[0051]
First, the status of the printer 10 with a cutting function is acquired, and it is checked whether or not the cutter is available (S102). Note that the status of the printer with a cutting function 10 may be acquired prior to printing, for example, when the printing condition setting screen 300 is displayed, or by communicating with the printer 10 with a cutting function periodically. Good.
[0052]
As a result, if the cutter cannot be used due to the non-attachment of the cutter device or the like (S102: N), print data for the first image is generated and output to the printer 10 with a cutting function (S102). . This process is repeated until print data is generated and output for all images to be printed (S102). As a result, a print result in which all images are continuously printed on roll paper is output.
[0053]
On the other hand, if the cutter cannot be used (S102: Y), print data for the first image is generated, and output to the printer 10 with the cutting function is started (S102).
[0054]
Then, it is determined whether there is a next image to be printed (S106).
[0055]
As a result, if there is a next image (S106: Y), the user interface unit 521 displays a cut instruction receiving screen 310 as shown in an example in FIG. An instruction as to whether or not to cut between the first image and the next image (second image) is accepted. As described above, by receiving an instruction as to whether or not to perform cutting between images, it becomes possible to perform paper cutting between arbitrary images.
[0056]
That is, according to the present invention, a cut instruction can be given after the start of printing, and further, an instruction as to whether or not to perform a cut can be given for each image. In a printing system capable of automatically cutting continuous paper between the two, the degree of freedom in cutting instructions increases.
[0057]
If the user does not want the cut instruction for each image, it may be determined whether or not to perform subsequent cuts based on the instruction received first. In this case, for example, an instruction from the user can be accepted by providing a check box of “no further confirmation is necessary” on the cut instruction acceptance screen 310 shown in FIG.
[0058]
The cut instruction receiving screen 310 includes a display 311 for receiving a cut instruction between the current image (first image) and the next image (second image), and a “cut” for receiving an instruction for cutting. The button 312 is provided with a “do not cut” button 313 for receiving an instruction not to cut.
[0059]
Here, several patterns can be considered for the timing of displaying the cut instruction receiving screen 310.
[0060]
The first pattern is when the print data generation unit 522 of the printer driver 520 has finished generating print data for the current image. This pattern can be realized by notifying the user interface unit 521 that the print data generation unit 522 has finished generating print data. Further, in this pattern, the print data of the generated current image can be continuously output to the printer 10 with the cutting function even while the cut instruction receiving screen 310 is displayed.
[0061]
The second pattern is when the printer driver 520 has finished outputting the print data for the current image to the printer 10 with a cutting function. This pattern can be easily realized because it is possible to know that the printer driver 520 itself has finished outputting the print data. Further, in this pattern, print data for the next image can be generated even while the cut instruction receiving screen 310 is displayed.
[0062]
The third pattern is when the printer 10 with the cutting function has finished printing the current image. This pattern can be realized by notifying the printer driver 520 using the bidirectional communication that the printer 10 with the cutting function has finished printing. In this pattern, the user can confirm the printed image and issue an instruction as to whether or not to perform cutting.
[0063]
The fourth pattern is when the current image moves to the cutting position in the printer 10 with the cutting function. In this case, the next image is printed immediately after the printing of the current image is completed, and as a result of the roll paper being sent, the boundary portion (cut portion) between the printed current image and the next image reaches the cutter position. When sent, the cut instruction receiving screen 310 is displayed. This pattern can be realized by notifying the printer driver 520 using a two-way communication that the boundary between the current image and the next image has moved to the cut position. Also in this pattern, the user can confirm the printed image and give an instruction as to whether or not to perform cutting, but while accepting the cut instruction, printing of the next image is interrupted halfway. Become.
[0064]
Of course, the timing at which the cut instruction receiving screen 310 is displayed is not limited to these patterns.
[0065]
When the click of the “do not cut” button 313 is received on the cut instruction receiving screen 310 (S108: N), the cut instruction is not performed and the generation of the print data of the next image is started (continued) (S105).
[0066]
On the other hand, when the click of the “cut” button 312 is received on the cut instruction receiving screen 310 (S108: Y), the printer 10 with the cutting function is switched between the current image and the next image (current image). (In the vicinity of the paper feed side).
[0067]
Here, when the first or second pattern is adopted, it can be realized by adding a cutting command to print data generated for the current image. In the case where the third or fourth pattern is adopted, it can be realized by separately issuing a cutting command and instructing the printer 10 with a cutting function in a different system from the print data. However, the realization method is not limited to these.
[0068]
In the process (S106), if it is determined that there is no next image as a result of the determination (S106: N), the user interface unit 521 terminates printing as shown in an example in FIG. An hour cut instruction receiving screen 320 is displayed on the display device 61, and an instruction from the user as to whether to cut the roll paper after printing is received.
[0069]
The print end cut instruction receiving screen 320 includes a display 321 for receiving a cut instruction at the end of printing, a “cut” button 322 for receiving an instruction for cutting, and an instruction for not cutting. A “do not cut” button 323 for receiving is provided.
[0070]
Here, several patterns are also conceivable for the timing at which the print end cut instruction receiving screen 320 is displayed.
[0071]
The first pattern is when the print data generation unit 522 of the printer driver 520 has finished generating print data for the final image. This pattern can be realized by notifying the user interface unit 521 that the print data generation unit 522 has finished generating print data. In addition, in this pattern, the print data of the generated current image can be continuously output to the printer 10 with the cutting function even while the print instruction cut instruction reception screen 320 is displayed.
[0072]
The second pattern is when the printer driver 520 has finished outputting the print data of the final image to the printer 10 with a cutting function. This pattern can be easily realized because it is possible to know that the printer driver 520 itself has finished outputting the print data.
[0073]
The third pattern is when the printer 10 with the cutting function has finished printing the final image. This pattern can be realized by notifying the printer driver 520 using the bidirectional communication that the printer 10 with the cutting function has finished printing.
[0074]
The fourth pattern is when the final image has moved to the cutting position in the printer 10 with the cutting function. In this case, the roll paper is fed after the printing of the last image is completed, and the cut instruction receiving screen 310 is displayed when the last portion of the printed current image is sent to the position of the cutter. This pattern can be realized by notifying the printer driver 520 using a two-way communication that the boundary between the current image and the next image has moved to the cut position.
[0075]
Of course, the timing for displaying the final cut instruction receiving screen 320 is not limited to these patterns.
[0076]
When the click of the “do not cut” button 323 is received on the cut end receiving instruction screen 320 at the end of printing (S111: N), the cut instruction is not performed, and the printing process ends (S113).
[0077]
On the other hand, when the click of the “cut” button 322 is received on the cut end receiving instruction screen 320 at the end of printing (S111: Y), the roll paper is cut by the printer 10 with the cutting function at the final portion of the final image. To do so.
[0078]
Here, when the first or second pattern is employed, it can be realized by adding a cutting command to print data generated for the final image. In the case where the third or fourth pattern is adopted, it can be realized by separately issuing a cutting command and instructing the printer 10 with a cutting function in a different system from the print data. However, the realization method is not limited to these.
[0079]
Then, after instructing to cut the roll paper at the last portion of the final image (near the paper feed side of the current image), the printing process ends (S113).
[0080]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, in a printing system capable of printing an image on continuous paper and automatically cutting the continuous paper between images, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of a cut instruction.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining an outline of a hardware configuration of a printing system to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a schematic side sectional view of the printer 10 for explaining a printing mechanism 15, a paper feeding mechanism 16 and a cutting mechanism 17.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram for explaining a functional configuration realized by the computer 50 and the printer 10.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a process of a printer driver 520. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of a cut instruction receiving screen 310.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of a print end cut instruction receiving screen 320.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for describing an example of a print condition setting screen 300.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Printer 11 with cutting function ... Interface 15 ... Printing mechanism 16 ... Paper feed mechanism 17 ... Cutting mechanism 22 ... Roll paper 23 ... Device main body 24 ... Roll paper cassette 27 ... Paper tube 28 ... Shaft 29 ... Roller 30 ... Drive roller Reference Signs List 31 flange 32 roll paper motor 33 paper feed device 35 paper feed driven roller 36 paper feed drive roller 37 transport roller 38 paper discharge roller 39 platen 40 carriage shaft 41 carriage 43 recording head 45 ... Cutter device 46 ... Cutter 48 ... Auxiliary drive roller 50 ... Computer 53 ... Media reading device 54 ... Interface 61 ... Display device 62 ... Input device 63 ... Media reading device 64 ... Auxiliary storage device 110 ... Print control unit 120 ... Print execution unit 510 application 520 printer driver 521 user interface Scan section 522 ... the print data generating unit

Claims (8)

A printing system including a printing unit that prints an image on continuous paper, and a cutting unit that cuts the continuous paper,
A print instruction receiving means for receiving an image print instruction;
A cutting instruction receiving unit that receives an instruction as to whether to cut the continuous paper in the image after the image printing instruction is received,
The printing system according to claim 1, wherein said cutting means cuts the continuous paper in the vicinity of the continuous paper feeding side of the image according to the instruction when receiving the instruction to perform the cutting. The printing system according to claim 1,
The printing system according to claim 1, wherein said cutting instruction receiving means receives an instruction as to whether or not to cut the continuous paper for each image when receiving a printing instruction for a plurality of images. A printer host that generates print data to be output to a printer including a printing unit that prints an image on continuous paper and a cutting unit that cuts the continuous paper,
A print instruction receiving means for receiving an image print instruction;
Cutting instruction receiving means for receiving, after receiving an image printing instruction, an instruction as to whether or not to cut continuous paper in the image,
A cutting instruction output unit that outputs an instruction to a printer so as to cut the continuous paper in the vicinity of the continuous paper feeding side of the image related to the instruction when the instruction to cut is received; And the printer host. The printer host according to claim 3,
A printer host according to claim 1, wherein said cutting instruction receiving means receives an instruction as to whether or not to cut the continuous paper for each image when receiving a printing instruction for a plurality of images. 4. The printer host according to claim 3, wherein the disconnection instruction output unit outputs the print data including a disconnection instruction. A program for causing a computer to execute a process of generating print data to be output to a printer including a printing unit that prints an image on continuous paper and a cutting unit that cuts the continuous paper,
A print instruction receiving process for receiving an image print instruction;
After receiving an image printing instruction, a cutting instruction receiving process for receiving an instruction as to whether or not to cut the continuous paper in the image;
When an instruction to perform cutting is received, the computer causes the computer to execute a cutting instruction output process of outputting an instruction to the printer so as to cut the continuous paper near the continuous paper feeding side of the image related to the instruction. A program characterized by that: In a method for controlling a printer including printing means for printing an image on continuous paper and cutting means for cutting the continuous paper,
After receiving the instruction to print the image, receiving an instruction as to whether to cut the continuous paper in the image,
A printer control method, comprising: when receiving an instruction to perform cutting, outputting an instruction to the printer to cut continuous paper near the continuous paper feeding side for an image related to the instruction. The printer control method according to claim 7,
A printer control method, wherein when a print instruction is received for a plurality of images, an instruction as to whether to cut the continuous paper is received for each image.

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