JP2013018141A - Printing label forming device, printing label forming program, and printing label forming method - Google Patents

Abstract

Even if the absolute value of the change rate of the label length of a label image is relatively large, a printed label having a label length desired by the operator is surely created in response to the needs of the operator.
A print label producing apparatus includes a thermal head, a label image memory that stores a plurality of types of label images, a display unit that displays the label images, and a rotational speed of a roller driving motor. A roller drive circuit 209 that controls the heating and a print drive circuit 205 that controls the energization of the heating element 23a, and obtains a label length change instruction value for a specific label image selected by the operator, Depending on the value, a printing cycle control process for controlling the energization timing to be shortened or extended from a predetermined initial value, and a control for decreasing or increasing the rotational speed of the roller driving motor 208 from a predetermined initial value. Rotation speed control processing to be performed.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a print label producing apparatus for producing a print label by printing on a printing medium.

  A print label producing apparatus provided with a thermal head as printing means is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). In this print label producing apparatus, the conveyance means (platen roller, joining roller, feed roller) conveys the print medium (surface tape) using the driving force of the conveyance motor (DC motor), and the print medium to be conveyed is conveyed. On the other hand, a print label is created by forming a print by the thermal head. At this time, the thermal head energizes a plurality of heating elements corresponding to the print data while switching the energization mode for each line print data obtained by dividing the print data into one print line unit. In particular, in this conventional print label producing apparatus, it is possible to realize a desired printing mode by variably controlling the interval of energization timing (= so-called printing cycle) for each line print data.

JP 2007-111863 A

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a print label creating apparatus has been proposed in which a plurality of types of label images having predetermined print contents are created and stored in advance so that an operator can easily create a print label. The operator simply selects a specific desired label image from among the above-described plurality of types of label images displayed on the print label producing apparatus without performing fine design setting of the label or text input. The printed label in the form of the specific label image can be easily created.

  Here, usually, each of the plurality of types of label images has a predetermined label length in advance. As an operator's need, there is a case where it is desired to increase or decrease the label length from the preset predetermined label length while keeping the design of the print contents and the like as it is. In response to such needs, when the variable control of the printing cycle of the prior art is applied to increase the label length, the printing cycle when printing the specific label image is lengthened, and the label length is increased. In order to shorten it, a method of shortening the printing cycle when printing the specific label image can be considered.

  However, in the method of variably controlling the printing cycle as described above, when the difference between the label length desired by the operator and the label length predetermined for the specific label image is relatively large (the specific label image In the case where the label length ratio is relatively large), it has been difficult to sufficiently respond.

  It is an object of the present invention to reliably print a label having a label length desired by the operator in response to the needs of the operator even when the absolute value of the change rate of the label length of the label image is relatively large. An object of the present invention is to provide a print label creating apparatus, a print label creating program, and a print label creating method that can be created.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a transport motor, a transport means for transporting a print medium using a driving force of the transport motor, and a transport direction in which the print medium is transported by the transport means. A thermal head provided with a plurality of heating elements, which are arranged in a direction orthogonal to each other and form at least each dot on each print line obtained by dividing the print medium into print resolutions in the transport direction. , A print label producing device for producing a print label having a desired label length in the carrying direction of the carrying means, and a plurality of print label producing devices prepared in advance and each having a predetermined label length and a predetermined print content A storage means for storing the types of label images in a non-rewritable manner, and a table for displaying the plurality of types of label images read out from the storage means so that the operator can select them. Means for acquiring a label length change instruction value for a specific label image selected by the operator based on the display of the display means among the plurality of types of label images; and A transfer control means for controlling the rotation speed; and after the start of the transfer by the transfer means, the selection is performed while switching the energization mode for each line print data obtained by dividing the print data for printing into one print line unit. Print control means for performing energization control of the plurality of heating elements corresponding to the print data based on the specific label image, and energization timing for each line print data according to the change instruction value acquired by the acquisition means A printing cycle control process for shortening or extending the interval of the predetermined interval from a predetermined initial value, and the rotation of the transport motor. And a linkage control means for controlling the print control means and the conveyance control means in a coordinated manner so as to perform both of a rotational speed control process for decreasing or increasing the speed from a predetermined initial value. Features.

  The printed label producing apparatus of the present invention has a conveying means, a thermal head, and a storage means. A thermal head forms a print on the print medium transported by the transport means, thereby creating a print label. The transport unit transports the print medium using a driving force of a transport motor whose rotation speed is controlled by the transport control unit. The thermal head forms a print corresponding to the print data on the print medium by energizing the plurality of heating elements by the print control means. At this time, a plurality of types of label images having predetermined print contents are created in advance, and the plurality of types of label images are stored in the storage means. When the operator selects a desired specific label image from among the plurality of types of label images displayed on the display means, a print label in the form of the specific label image is created.

  Here, each of the plurality of types of label images has a predetermined label length in advance. As an operator's need, there is a case where it is desired to increase or decrease the label length from the preset predetermined label length while keeping the design of the print contents and the like as it is. Therefore, in the present invention, an acquisition unit and a cooperation control unit are provided corresponding to such a case. When the operator selects a specific label image and inputs an instruction for a label length value (change instruction value) to be changed with respect to the selected specific label image, the change instruction value is acquired by the acquisition unit. Then, in accordance with the acquired change instruction value, the cooperation control unit determines both the interval of the energization timing of the heating element of the thermal head by the print control unit and the rotation speed of the conveyance motor by the conveyance control unit. Change from the initial value. That is, when the change instruction value by the operator is shorter than the predetermined label length of the specific label image, the energization timing interval is shortened from the initial value (in other words, the printing cycle is set to the initial value). It can be changed so that the rotational speed of the transport motor becomes slower from the initial value (in other words, the transport speed becomes slower from the initial value). Conversely, when the change instruction value by the operator is longer than the predetermined label length of the specific label image, the energization timing interval is set to be longer than the initial value (in other words, the printing cycle is It can be changed so that the rotational speed of the transport motor increases from the initial value (in other words, the transport speed increases from the initial value).

  In this way, by changing and controlling both the printing cycle and the conveyance speed at the time of label production, the difference between the label length desired by the operator and the predetermined label length of the specific label image can be obtained. Even if it is relatively large (when the absolute value of the change rate of the label length of a specific label image is relatively large), the label length desired by the operator can be reliably printed in response to the operator's needs. Labels can be created.

  According to the present invention, a printed label having a label length desired by the operator can be created reliably corresponding to the needs of the operator.

It is a perspective view from the diagonal upper direction which shows the external appearance of one Embodiment of the printed label production apparatus of this invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged plan view schematically showing the internal structure of the cartridge. It is a conceptual diagram showing the control system of a printed label production apparatus. It is an external view of a printed label for demonstrating the method of producing a label, changing label length. It is explanatory drawing explaining the specific correspondence of the magnitude of label length ratio, a motor rotational speed, or a printing cycle. It is a top view of the printed label production apparatus containing the detail of each function key of an operation part. It is explanatory drawing showing the example of a display in a display part. It is a flowchart showing the control procedure which CPU of a control circuit performs at the time of label production condition setting based on a label image. It is a flowchart showing the control procedure which CPU of a control circuit performs at the time of label production. 10 is a flowchart showing a control procedure executed by a CPU of a control circuit during a label creation condition setting process based on a label image in a modification in which a label image correction process is performed first. It is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of step S200 of FIG.

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

<Configuration of printing label production device>
As shown in FIG. 1, the print label producing apparatus 1 includes a housing 1 </ b> A that constitutes an outer shell. The housing 1A includes a resin lower cover 15 that constitutes the apparatus lower surface and the apparatus side surface, and a resin upper cover 17 that constitutes the apparatus upper surface. The upper cover 17 includes a cartridge cover 17a that covers the cartridge holder 9 (see FIG. 2) on the rear side, and the cartridge cover 17a can be opened and closed with the rear end as a fulcrum. For example, a rectangular opening 6 adjacent to the cartridge cover 17 a and a transparent panel 7 mounted so as to close the opening 6 are provided on the front side of the upper cover 17. Is provided with a liquid crystal display 5 for displaying input characters, symbols and the like. An operation unit 2 is provided around the opening 6. The operation unit 2 executes various functions of the keyboard 3 for performing various operations such as character input from the front direction to the rear direction of the upper cover 17 and the print label producing apparatus 1 such as a power switch and a print key. A function key group 4 is arranged.

  Inside the housing 1A, for example, a main board (not shown) in which an electronic element (IC chip or the like) constituting a control circuit 210 (see FIG. 3) to be described later is mounted on the lower side of the liquid crystal display 5, and the above-mentioned main board A key board (not shown) connected to the control circuit 210 via a connector is provided. The key board has a plurality of key contacts provided at positions corresponding to the keys constituting the keyboard 3 and the function key group 4, and the key contacts are provided by the operator using the keyboard 3 and the function key group 4. When the keys are operated, the function assigned to each key is executed.

  Inside the cartridge cover 17a of the housing 1A, as shown in FIG. 2, the cartridge holder 9 to which the cartridge 8 for supplying the printed label tape 109 can be attached and detached is provided. The cartridge holder 9 is always closed by the cartridge cover 17a. When the cartridge cover 17a is opened, the cartridge holder 9 is exposed. The cartridge holder 9 has a ribbon take-up roller drive shaft 107 for taking up the used ink ribbon 105 in the cartridge 8 and a feed roller drive for carrying the cover film 103 (print medium) in the cartridge 8. A shaft 108 is provided. The cartridge holder 9 is provided with a thermal head 23 for performing desired printing on the cover film 103 so as to be positioned at the opening when the cartridge 8 is mounted. The thermal head 23 includes a plurality of heating elements 23a (see FIG. 3) arranged in a direction orthogonal to the conveyance direction of the cover film 103, and is based on the control of the print drive circuit 205 (see FIG. 3). Printing on the cover film 103 is performed by forming at least each dot on each print line obtained by dividing the print 103 in the transport direction into print resolutions.

  The cartridge 8 is disposed in the housing 8A and the first roll 102 around which the belt-like base tape 101 is wound (actually, it is spiral, but is simply shown concentrically in the figure). ), And a second roll 104 (actually a spiral shape, but is simply shown as a concentric circle in the figure) around which the transparent cover film 103 having substantially the same width as the base tape 101 is wound, A ribbon supply side roll 111 around which an ink ribbon 105 (thermal transfer ribbon, but not required when the print-receiving tape is a thermal tape) is wound, a ribbon take-up roller 106 for winding the ink ribbon 105 after printing, and a cartridge 8 A feed roller 27 rotatably supported in the vicinity of the tape discharge unit.

  The first roll 102 has the base tape 101 wound around a reel member 102a. For example, the base tape 101 is laminated and configured in the order of an adhesive layer for bonding, a base film, an adhesive layer for pasting, and a release paper from the side wound inside to the opposite side. Yes. The second roll 104 has the cover film 103 wound around a reel member 104a.

  The feed roller 27 presses and conveys the base tape 101 and the cover film 103 after the printing is formed to adhere to the printed label tape 109. The resulting printed label tape 109 is shown in FIG. It is conveyed in the direction indicated by the middle arrow A. The ribbon take-up roller 106 and the feed roller 27 transmit the driving force of the roller drive motor 208 (conveyance motor; see FIG. 3) to the ribbon take-up roller drive shaft 107 and the feed roller drive shaft 108 (conveyance means). By doing so, it is driven to rotate together. During this rotational drive, the platen roller 26 disposed opposite to the thermal head 23 and the pressure roller 28 disposed opposite to the feed roller 27 are similarly rotated (described later).

  A cutter for cutting the printed label tape 109 to a predetermined length by operating a cutter key or the like on the downstream side of the feed roller 27 and the pressure roller 28 along the conveyance path of the printed label tape 109. 40 is provided.

<Control system of printing label production device>
A control system of the print label producing apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, the print label producing apparatus 1 includes a print drive circuit 205, a roller drive circuit 209, a cutter solenoid drive circuit 300 that controls energization to the cutter solenoid 280 that cuts the cutter 40, and the print drive circuit 205. And a control circuit 210 for controlling the operation of the entire print label producing apparatus 1 through a roller drive circuit 209, a cutter solenoid drive circuit 300, and the like.

  A roller driving circuit 209 controls a roller driving motor 208 that drives the feeding roller driving shaft 108 (see FIG. 2) and the ribbon take-up roller driving shaft 107 (see FIG. 2). That is, the roller drive circuit 209 controls the conveyance speed of the printed label tape 109 (in other words, the conveyance speed of the cover film 103; the same applies hereinafter) by controlling the rotation speed of the roller drive motor 208.

  The print drive circuit 205 energizes the heat generating element 23 a of the thermal head 23. That is, the print drive circuit 205 starts printing the label tape 109 with print by the driving force of the roller drive motor 208 (after dividing the print data acquired from the control circuit 210 into one print line unit). While switching the energization mode for each line print data, energization control of the plurality of heating elements 23a corresponding to the data is performed.

  The operation unit 2 receives an operation signal from a key contact that is provided on the key board and is closed corresponding to the operation of the keyboard 3 and the function key group 4. The control circuit 210 controls the print drive circuit 205, the roller drive circuit 209, the roller drive motor 208, the cutter solenoid drive circuit 300, and the like through the control circuit 210 in accordance with each setting by the operation unit 2.

  The control circuit 210 is a so-called microcomputer, and although not shown in detail, is constituted by a CPU (calculation means) which is a central processing unit, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. The control circuit 210 performs predetermined processing according to a program (including a print label creation program for executing a print label creation method shown in FIGS. 8 to 11 to be described later) stored in the ROM in advance using the temporary storage function of the RAM. I do. The control circuit 210 is powered by a power supply circuit and connected to, for example, a communication line via a communication circuit. A route server (not shown) connected to the communication line, another terminal, a general-purpose computer, an information server, and the like Information can be exchanged between the two.

<Basic operation of printed label production device>
In the print label producing apparatus 1 configured as described above, when the cartridge 8 is mounted on the cartridge holder 9, the cover film 103 and the ink ribbon 105 are sandwiched between the thermal head 23 and the platen roller 26, and the substrate The tape 101 and the cover film 103 are sandwiched between the feed roller 27 and the pressure roller 28. As the feed roller drive shaft 108 is driven, the ribbon take-up roller 106 and the feed roller 27 are rotationally driven in synchronization with directions indicated by arrows B and C in FIG. The pressure roller 28 is rotated by the rotation of the feed roller 27, the base tape 101 is fed out from the first roll 102 and supplied to the feed roller 27, and the ink ribbon 105 is transferred from the ribbon supply roller 111 by the rotation of the ribbon take-up roller 106. It is paid out. The platen roller 26 is rotated by feeding out the ink ribbon 105, and the cover film 103 is fed out from the second roll 14 by the rotation of the feed roller 27, the pressure roller 28 and the platen roller 26 and supplied to the feed roller 27. On the other hand, a plurality of heating elements 23 a of the thermal head 23 are energized by the print drive circuit 205, and a desired print R is printed on the back surface of the cover film 103 that is fed from the second roll 104.

  Then, the base tape 101 and the cover film 103 after the printing are bonded and integrated by the feed roller 27 and the pressure roller 28 to form a printed label tape 109, from the tape discharge section. It is carried out of the cartridge 8. The ink ribbon 105 that has completed the formation of the print R on the cover film 103 is taken up by the ribbon take-up roller 106 by driving the ribbon take-up roller drive shaft 107.

  Thereafter, when the operator presses the cutter key provided in the function key group 4 of the operation unit 2, the cutter 40 is operated based on the operation of the cutter key, and the printed label tape 109 is cut to a predetermined length. A print label of a predetermined length is generated.

<Creation of printed label using label image>
As described above, in the present embodiment, the control circuit 210 is provided with the label image memory 220 (storage means). In the label image memory 220, a plurality of types of label images (for example, composed of bitmap data) created in advance are stored in a non-rewritable manner. Each of these label images has a predetermined label length and a predetermined print content. Each label image is read from the label image memory 220 when the operator presses, for example, the label key 4c (see FIG. 6) in the function key group 4 of the operation unit 2, and is displayed on the display unit 5 (display means). One by one is displayed so that it can be selected. The operator selects a specific label image having a desired print content and a label length by operating the operation unit 2 from the plurality of label images displayed on the display unit 5 as described above. Then, when the operator issues a label creation instruction for the selected label image, it is possible to generate a print label on which the desired print identical to the print content of the specific label image selected on the cover film 103 is printed. .

<Features of this embodiment>
As described above, when the operator creates a print label corresponding to the label image prepared in advance, the label length is set to a predetermined label length while keeping the design of the print contents of the label image as much as possible. In some cases, you may want to increase or decrease. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the printing cycle of the thermal head 23 and the rotational speed of the roller driving motor 27 are determined according to the difference between the label length preset for the label image and the label length desired by the operator. Both can be changed. As a result, even when the difference between the label length set for the label image is large, the print label L having the label length desired by the operator can be produced with certainty. Hereinafter, the details will be described in order.

<Expanding and shortening the label image>
A method of creating a label while changing the above-described label length in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4A shows a print label L created as it is (without particularly changing the label length) using one label image selected from a plurality of types of label images stored in the label image memory 220. An example is shown. In this example, a text character “RESPOND IMMEDIADIY!” Is printed on the print label L. The length of the print label L is 47 [mm] set in advance in the label image.

  Here, it is assumed that the operator desires to create a print label L (see FIG. 4B) having a length of 30 [mm] using the label image. In this case, the label length ratio is 30 / 47≈64 [%]. In this embodiment, in this case, based on the control of the control circuit 210, the roller drive circuit 209 slows down the rotation speed of the roller drive rotary motor 208, and the print drive circuit 205 detects the heating element 23 a of the thermal head 23. Shorten the energization timing interval (= print cycle). As a result, as shown in FIG. 4B, a print label having a length of 30 [mm] on which the text characters “RESPOND IMMEDIATED!” Similar to the above are printed can be created.

  Conversely, it is assumed that the operator desires to create a printed label L (see FIG. 4C) having a length of 70 [mm] using the label image. In this case, the label length ratio is 70 / 47≈148.9 [%]. In this embodiment, in this case, based on the control of the control circuit 210, the roller drive circuit 209 increases the rotation speed of the roller drive rotary motor 208, and the print drive circuit 205 controls the heating element 23a of the thermal head 23. Increase the energization timing interval (= print cycle). As a result, as shown in FIG. 4C, a print label having a length of 70 [mm] on which the text characters “RESPOND IMMEDIATED!” Similar to the above are printed can be created.

<Details of control mode of motor rotation speed and printing cycle>
As described above, in this embodiment, the ratio of the length of the print label L desired by the operator to the label length associated with the specific label image selected by the operator, that is, the label length ratio (in other words, For example, the motor rotation speed and the printing cycle are changed according to the change rate from the label length associated with the specific label image selected by the operator. A specific correspondence between the label length ratio and the motor rotation speed or the printing cycle will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 5, the rotation speed of the roller driving motor 208 is expressed by replacing it with the conveyance speed of the printed label tape 109.

  In FIG. 5, first, a state where the label length ratio is 1.0 (in other words, a state where the change rate is 0) is indicated by a number (0) as a reference setting. In this example, as a reference setting when the print label L is created using the label image, the print cycle for driving the heating element 23a of the thermal head 23 is 14 [ms] (including energization time 8 [ms]). The tape conveyance speed by the roller driving motor 208 is 10 [mm / s].

  The value of the label length ratio is slightly lower than the standard setting of (0), and in this example, the label length ratio is 90% to less than 100% (the change rate is −10% to less than 0%). In such a state, the amount of shortening of the label length is relatively small, so that only the printing cycle is adjusted without exceptionally adjusting the tape transport speed. In this example, as indicated by the number (1) in FIG. 5, the printing cycle is shortened to 12.6 [ms] (without changing the energization time 8 [ms]). The tape conveyance speed remains 10 [mm / sec], which is the same as the standard setting.

  Compared with the setting of (1) above, the label length ratio is further lower, in this example, the label length ratio is 72% to less than 90% (the change rate is -28% to less than -10%). In this state, in addition to the adjustment of the printing cycle, the tape conveyance speed is adjusted. In this example, as indicated by the number (2) in FIG. 5, the print cycle is reduced to 12.6 [ms] and the tape transport speed is reduced to 8 [mm / s] as described above. .

  Compared to the setting in (2) above, the label length ratio is further lower, in this example, the label length ratio is 54% to less than 72% (the change rate is -46% to less than -28%). In this state, in addition to the adjustment of the printing cycle and the tape transport speed, the energization time included in the printing cycle is adjusted. In this example, as indicated by the number (3) in FIG. 5, the printing cycle is shortened to 12.6 [ms] as described above, and the length of the energization time in the printing cycle is shortened to 7 [msec]. In addition, the tape transport speed is reduced to 6 [mm / s].

  The reason for adjusting the energization time is as follows. That is, when the label length ratio is 54% to less than 72% (the change rate is -46% to less than -28%), the printing cycle and the tape conveyance speed are adjusted in the same manner as in (2) above. Even if the energization time of the heating element 23a occupying the printing cycle remains as it is, it is not possible to secure the energy required for printing formation and maintain good printing quality. That is, during one printing cycle, the heating element 23a of the thermal head 23 is energized to stop the energization of the heating element 23a and the heating time for applying ink to the cover film 103 (energization time). Thus, both the time for cooling the heating element (non-energization time) are included. In order to prevent the dots from crushing when creating a short print label, or to prevent insufficient density due to gaps between dots when creating a long print label, to ensure print quality, The ratio between the energization time and the non-energization time needs to be within a range from a predetermined upper limit value to a lower limit value. Therefore, in the above example, the energization time of the heat generating element 23a that affects the size of the print dots is changed to be shorter by 1 [ms] under the above-described shortening of the print cycle and adjustment of the tape conveyance speed.

  On the other hand, when the value of the label length ratio is slightly higher than the standard setting of (0), in this example, the label length ratio is more than 100% to 110% or less (the change rate is more than 0% to + 10%). Since the amount of extension of the label length is relatively small in the case of the following), as in the case of the above 1), only the printing cycle is adjusted exceptionally without adjusting the tape transport speed. In this example, as indicated by the number (1) ′ in FIG. 5, the printing cycle is extended to 15.4 [ms] (without changing the energization time 8 [ms]). The tape conveyance speed remains 10 [mm / sec], which is the same as the standard setting.

  Compared with the setting of (1) ′ above, the label length ratio is higher than this, in this example, the label length ratio is more than 110% to 132% or less (the change rate is more than + 10% to + 132% or less). In this state, in the same manner as the setting in (2) above, in addition to the adjustment of the printing cycle, the tape conveyance speed is adjusted. In this example, as indicated by the number (2) ′ in FIG. 5, the print cycle is extended to 15.4 [ms] as described above, and the tape conveyance speed is increased to 12 [mm / s]. Is done.

  Compared with the setting of (2) ′ above, the label length ratio exceeds the value. In this example, the label length ratio is more than 132% to 154% or less (the change rate is more than + 32% to + 54% or less). In this state, in the same way as the setting in (3) above, in addition to the adjustment of the printing cycle and the tape transport speed, the energization time included in the printing cycle is adjusted. In this example, as indicated by the number (3) ′ in FIG. 5, the length of the energization time in the printing cycle is 9 [msec] while the printing cycle is extended to 15.4 [ms] as described above. The tape transport speed is increased to 14 [mm / s]. The reason for adjusting the energization time is the same as that described above in (3).

  As described above, in this embodiment, in this embodiment, with respect to the size of the label length ratio, (0) (1) (2) (3) (1) ′ (2) ′ (3) ′ Seven sections are provided, and the ratio (label length ratio) of the print label L desired by the operator to the label length of the specific label image actually selected by the operator is any of the above seven sections. The motor rotation speed, the printing cycle, and the energization time are controlled according to whether or not this is true.

<Key operation on the operation unit>
An operation example when the operator enlarges / reduces the label image as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 6, the operation unit 2 around the opening 6 in which the display unit 5 of the print label producing apparatus 1 is installed is displayed as an individual function key of the function key group 4 at a position below the opening 6. A key 4a, a text key 4b, a label key 4c, and the like are arranged. Further, an up / down / left / right key 4d is disposed at a position to the right of the opening 6, and an OK key 4e is disposed at a lower position thereof.

  In the operation unit 2, for example, after the operator presses the power button 4f to turn on the apparatus power, the display key 4a is pressed, and the label key 4c is further pressed. As a result, a plurality of types of label images stored in the label image memory 220 of the control circuit 210 are read, and one read label image M is displayed on the display unit 5 as shown in FIG. Is done. At this time, the display unit 5 includes the label image M including the print image RR, and a numerical unit N indicating the width and length of the label image M (in this example, the width is 12 mm and the length is 47 mm). Is displayed. The print image RR is displayed from the front end side in the label length direction (left end side in the figure). Then, when the operator presses the right arrow portion of the up / down / left / right key 4d, the display of the print image RR is sequentially moved to the rear end side in the label length direction (right side in the drawing) as shown in FIG. 7B. Go. Conversely, when the operator presses the left arrow portion of the up / down / left / right key 4d, the display of the print image RR sequentially returns to the front end side in the label transport direction. When the operator presses the label key 4c again, the display on the display unit 5 is updated and the next another label image M is displayed (not shown). In this way, the operator can display the label images M one after another on the display unit 5 and find a specific label image that he / she likes to use to create the print label L. When the operator presses the OK key 4e when the specific label image M desired by the user is found, the specific label image M is selected.

  Next, when the operator wants to increase or decrease the length of the print label L created using the specific label image M selected as described above from the label length of the specific label image M, first, When the text key 4b is pressed, a frame 11 surrounding the numerical value of the label length of the numerical value part N is displayed on the display unit 5, and the frame 11 blinks (see FIG. 7C). In this state, pressing the up / down / left / right key 4d up arrow portion increases the label length value, and pressing the up / down / left / right key 4d down arrow portion decreases the label length value to generate a specific label image. The label length associated with M can be changed to a desired value. As a result of this reduction, the label length associated with the shortened label image M is displayed while being updated in the frame 11 of the numerical value portion N. FIG. 7C shows an example in which the label length associated with the label image M is reduced to 30 mm as a result of an appropriate number of searches of the down arrow portion of the up / down / left / right key 4d. It is also possible for the operator to change the label length by directly typing numbers with the numeric keys of the operation unit 2. When the label length for the specific label image M is changed to a desired length (in this example, 30 mm), the operator presses the OK key 4e to set the changed label length.

<Control procedure when setting label creation conditions>
A process executed by the control circuit 210 during the label creation condition setting process for setting the display and the label length will be described with reference to FIG. This process is started, for example, when the label key 4c of the operation unit 2 of the print label producing apparatus 1 is pressed.

  In FIG. 8, first, in step S <b> 10, the CPU of the control circuit 210 outputs a control signal to the display unit 5, and displays one of a plurality of types of label images M read from the label image memory 220 as a display unit. 5 is displayed.

  Thereafter, in step S15, the CPU of the control circuit 210 determines whether one label image M has been selected. The determination is not satisfied until the operator finds the desired label image M from the plurality of types of label images M displayed one after another on the display unit 5 and selects it by pressing the OK key 4e of the operation unit 2 (step S15). : NO), wait for loop. When one label image M is selected, the determination is satisfied (step S15: YES), and the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, the CPU of the control circuit 210 causes the label length N, the printing cycle T, the motor rotation speed V, and the initial values No, To, Vo, and the energization time t associated with the selected label image M in advance. Get to. These No, To, Vo, and to are previously stored in the control circuit 210, for example, in the label image memory 220 or other memory. Note that when reading a plurality of label images M in step S10, the above No, To, Vo, to associated with each label image M may be read.

  Thereafter, in step S22, the CPU of the control circuit 210 outputs a control signal to the display unit 5, and the label length related to the label image M currently selected and displayed on the display unit 5 obtained in step S20. The initial value No is displayed (see FIG. 7A). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S25.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S25, and the CPU of the control circuit 210 obtains the label length N1 (change instruction value) designated by the operator by operating the up / down / left / right key 4d corresponding to the display in step S22. As described above, the label length N1 is indirectly indicated by the operator operating the up / down / left / right key 4d up arrow key or down arrow key an appropriate number of times. Note that the operator may directly input the label length N1 using the appropriate direct numeric key or the like on the operation unit 2. When the label length N1 is acquired, the process proceeds to step S30.

  Thereafter, in step S30, the CPU of the control circuit 210 determines whether or not the label length N1 according to the operator instruction acquired in step S25 is the same as the initial value No of the label length acquired in step S20. judge. If N1 = No, the determination is satisfied (step S30: YES), and this flow ends. If N1 ≠ No, the determination is not satisfied (step S30: NO), and the process proceeds to step S35.

  In step S35, the CPU of the control circuit 210 calculates the ratio between N1 and No, that is, the label length ratio N1 / No. Then, the CPU shortens or extends the printing cycle T from the initial value To according to the value of the label length ratio N1 / No ((1) (2) (3) (1) ′ in FIG. 5 described above). (Refer to each setting of (2) '(3)').

  Thereafter, in step S40, the CPU of the control circuit 210 determines whether or not the value of the label length ratio N1 / No calculated in step S35 satisfies a predetermined condition A. According to the condition A, the label length ratio N1 / No satisfies −0.9 ≦ N1 / No ≦ 1.1 (in other words, the change rate is within ± 10%) according to the example of FIG. 5 described above. It is. If the label length ratio N1 / No is within the above range and satisfies the above condition A, the determination in step S40 is satisfied (step S40: YES), and the adjusted printing cycle T shortened or expanded in step S35. It is considered that a print label should be created by printing, and this flow is ended (see the above-described settings (1) and (1) ′ in FIG. 5). If the label length ratio N1 / No is not within the above range and does not satisfy the condition A, the determination in step S40 is not satisfied (step S40: NO), and the process proceeds to step S45. The condition A corresponds to the first condition described in each claim.

  In step S45, the CPU of the control circuit 210 performs roller driving according to the value of the label length ratio N1 / No calculated in step S35 and the value of the changed printing cycle T changed in step S35. The motor rotation speed V of the motor 208 (in other words, the tape transport speed) is decreased or increased from the initial value Vo (see the above-described settings (2), (3), (2) ′, (3) ′ in FIG. 5).

  Thereafter, in step S50, the CPU of the control circuit 210 determines whether or not the value of the label length ratio N1 / No calculated in step S35 satisfies a predetermined condition B. According to the condition B, the label length ratio N1 / No is −0.28 ≦ N1 / No ≦ −0.10 (in other words, the change rate is −28% to −10%) according to the example of FIG. Or 1.1 ≦ N1 / No ≦ 1.32 (in other words, the change rate is 10% to 32%). If the label length ratio N1 / No is within the above range and the condition B is satisfied, the determination in step S50 is satisfied (step S50: YES), and the adjusted printing cycle T shortened or expanded in step S35 is adjusted. Therefore, it is considered that the print label should be created using the motor speed V decreased or increased in step S45, and this flow is finished (refer to each setting of (2) and (2) 'in FIG. 5 described above). ). If the label length ratio N1 / No is not within the above range and does not satisfy the condition B, the determination in step S50 is not satisfied (step S50: NO), and the process proceeds to step S55.

  In step S55, the CPU of the control circuit 210 determines whether or not the value of the label length ratio N1 / No calculated in step S35 satisfies a predetermined condition C. According to the condition C, the label length ratio N1 / No is −0.46 ≦ N1 / No ≦ −0.28 (in other words, the change rate is −46% to −28%) according to the example of FIG. 5 described above. ) Or 1.32 ≦ N1 / No ≦ 1.54 (in other words, the change rate is 32% to 54%). If the label length ratio N1 / No is within the above range and satisfies the above condition C, the determination in step S55 is satisfied (step S55: YES), and the process proceeds to step S60 described later. If the label length ratio N1 / No is not within the above range and does not satisfy the condition C, the determination in step S55 is not satisfied (step S55: NO), and the process proceeds to step S65. The condition C corresponds to the second condition described in each claim.

  In step S60, the CPU of the control circuit 210 shortens or increases the energization time t of the heat generating element 23a by a predetermined amount (± 2 [ms] in the example of FIG. 5) from the initial value to ((3 in FIG. 5 described above). ) (Refer to each setting in (3) ′). Thereafter, this flow is terminated.

  In step S65, since the label length ratio N1 / No is too large or too small (in other words, the absolute value of the change rate is too large), even if the energization time t of the heating element 23a is further adjusted, the label length ratio It is considered that proper printing according to the change cannot be performed. That is, the CPU of the control circuit 210 outputs a control signal to the display unit 5 to display an error message indicating that a print label cannot be created with the specified contents. Thereafter, this flow is terminated.

  The step S25 in FIG. 8 corresponds to the acquisition procedure described in each claim and functions as an acquisition unit. The step S40 functions as a first determination unit, and the step S55 functions as a second determination unit.

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Next, the processing executed by the control circuit 210 when creating the label based on the setting after the setting of the label producing condition is completed according to the flow of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 9, first, in step S100, the CPU of the control circuit 210 outputs a control signal to the roller drive circuit 209, and at the motor rotation speed V set by the processing of FIG. Start driving. As a result, the tape feed roller drive shaft 108 is rotationally driven to start the rotation of the feed roller 27, and as described above, the cover film 103, the base tape 101, and the printed label tape 109 on which these are bonded. Is started.

  Thereafter, in step S105, the CPU of the control circuit 210 determines whether or not the transport direction position of the cover film 103 has reached a predetermined print start position by a known method. If the print start position has not been reached (step S105: NO), the determination is not satisfied, and the routine returns to step S100 and the same procedure is repeated. When the print start position is reached, the determination in step S105 is satisfied (step S105: YES), and the process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S110, the CPU of the control circuit 210 outputs a control signal based on the print data after the label length has been changed to the print drive circuit 205 at the print cycle T set by the above-described processing of FIG. Accordingly, the heating element 23a of the thermal head 23 corresponding to the print data after the label length change is driven, and the formation of the print R corresponding to the print data is started on the cover film 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S115.

  In step S115, the CPU of the control circuit 210 determines whether or not the transport direction position of the cover film 103 has reached a predetermined print end position by a known method. If the print end position has not been reached, the determination is not satisfied (step S115: NO), and a loop standby is performed. When the print end position is reached, the determination in step S115 is satisfied (step S115: YES), and the process proceeds to step S120.

  In step S120, the CPU of the control circuit 210 outputs a control signal to the print drive circuit 205, stops energization of the heating element 23a of the thermal head 23 corresponding to the print data, and ends printing. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S125.

  In step S125, the CPU of the control circuit 210 determines whether or not the transport direction position of the printed label tape 109 has reached the tape cutting position by a known method. Until the tape cutting position is reached, the determination is not satisfied (step S125: NO), and the loop waits. When the tape cutting position is reached, the determination in step S125 is satisfied (step S125: YES), and the process proceeds to step S130.

  In step S130, the CPU of the control circuit 210 outputs a control signal to the roller drive circuit 209 and stops driving the roller drive motor 209. As a result, the rotation of the feed roller 27 is stopped, and the transport of the cover film 103, the base tape 101, and the printed label tape 109 on which these are bonded is stopped. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S135.

  In step S <b> 135, the CPU of the control circuit 210 outputs a control signal to the cutter solenoid drive circuit 300. Thus, the cutter solenoid 280 is energized and excited, and the cutter 40 performs a cutting operation to cut the printed label tape 109 with the changed length. As a result, the print label L is generated which has the print contents based on the label image selected by the operator as described above and whose label length is changed by the operation of the operator as described above. Thereafter, this flow is terminated.

  In addition, said step S100, step S105, step S110, step S115, step S120, step S125, step S130, step S135 in the said FIG. 9 is equivalent to the cooperation control procedure of each claim, and functions as a cooperation control means. To do.

  As described above, the print label producing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment preliminarily creates a plurality of types of label images M having predetermined print contents and a predetermined label length (initial value of label length) No. And stored in the label image memory 220. When the operator selects a desired specific label image M from among the plurality of types of label images M displayed on the display unit 5, a print label in the form of the specific label image M is created. . As an operator's need, there is a case where it is desired to increase / decrease the label length from the predetermined label length No set in advance while keeping the design of the print content and the like as it is. When the operator selects a specific label image M and instructs and inputs a label length N1 to be changed with respect to the selected specific label image M, the label length N1 is acquired (see step S25). Then, according to the acquired label length N1, both the printing cycle T of the thermal head 23 and the motor rotational speed V of the roller driving motor 208 are changed from the initial values To and Vo. . That is, when the label length N1 is shorter than the predetermined label length No of the specific label image M, the printing cycle T is changed so as to be shorter than the initial value To (step S35). In addition, the motor rotation speed V is changed so as to be slower than the initial value Vo (see step S45). On the other hand, when the label length N1 is longer than the predetermined label length No of the specific label image M, the printing cycle T is changed so as to be longer than the initial value To (step). At the same time, the motor rotation speed V is changed so as to increase from the initial value Vo (see step S45).

  In this way, by changing and controlling both the printing cycle T and the motor rotation speed V (in other words, the tape transport speed) at the time of label production, the label length N1 desired by the operator and the specific label Even if the difference between the image and a predetermined label length No is relatively large (when the absolute value of the change rate of the label length of a specific label image is relatively large), the operator's needs are surely In response to the above, a printed label T having a label length desired by the operator can be created.

  In this embodiment, in particular, in step S40 of the flow of FIG. 8, the difference between the label length N1 desired by the operator and the predetermined label length No of the specific label image is relatively small. When the condition A is satisfied, the motor rotation speed V is not adjusted, and only the printing cycle T is adjusted. In this way, when the absolute value of the label length change rate is relatively small, by changing only the printing cycle T, it is possible to reliably meet the operator's needs with simple control.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, both functions of changing the printing cycle T in step S35 and changing the motor rotation speed V (in other words, tape transport speed) in step S45 are provided. In the present embodiment, in particular, when the absolute value of the label length change rate is relatively small, the print cycle T is preferentially changed in step S35. In step S40, it is determined whether or not the absolute value of the label length change rate is relatively small. If the determination is not satisfied and the absolute value of the label length change rate is relatively large, the printing cycle is determined in step S45. In addition to T, the motor rotation speed V is also changed. As described above, if the absolute value of the change rate of the label length becomes very large by changing the printing cycle T prior to the motor rotation speed V in advance, the subsequent step S60 is performed. Thus, it is possible to control the energization time t itself to the thermal head 23 included in one printing cycle T.

  That is, in this embodiment, when the difference between the label length N1 desired by the operator and the predetermined label length No of the specific label image is large and satisfies the condition C in step S55, In addition to the adjustment of the motor rotational speed V and the adjustment of the printing cycle T, the energization time t to the heating element 23a is shortened or extended from a predetermined initial value to. For example, when the label length N1 desired by the operator is significantly shorter than the predetermined label length No of the specific label image M, the printing cycle T is significantly different from the initial value To as described above. In addition to being changed to be shorter, the energization time t is also changed to be shorter than the initial value to (see step S60). On the other hand, when the label length N1 desired by the operator is significantly longer than the predetermined label length No of the specific label image M, the printing cycle T is changed from the initial value To as described above. The energization time t is also changed to be longer from the initial value to while being changed to be significantly longer. As a result, the ratio between the energization time t and the non-energization time described above can be kept within the above-mentioned predetermined range, and the printing quality can be ensured satisfactorily.

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

(A) When the label image correction process is performed first In other words, in the above embodiment, when the operator inputs a label length N1 to be changed with respect to a specific label image M, the motor rotational speed V or Although the printing cycle T has been changed, the motor rotation speed V and the printing cycle T are changed after performing an image correction process for expanding or reducing the label image M at a predetermined magnification determined in advance. It may be. Hereinafter, such a modification will be described with reference to FIGS. Parts equivalent to those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted or simplified.

  In the present modification, the process executed by the control circuit 210 during the label creation condition setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 10 corresponding to FIG. The flowchart shown in FIG. 10 is different from step S30 in FIG. 8 in that step S200 is newly added and steps S35, S40, and S45 are replaced with steps S35a, S40a, and S45a.

  That is, in this modification, after passing through step S10, step S15, step S20, step S25, and step S30 similar to those in the above embodiment, the process proceeds to newly provided step S200, and label correction processing is executed. The processing executed by the control circuit 210 during this label correction processing is shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 11, first, in step S205, the CPU of the control circuit 210 labels the label length N1 of the operator instruction acquired in step S25 and the initial value No of the label length acquired in step S25. The length ratio N1 / No is calculated. Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated label length ratio N1 / No is 0.585 or less. If the label length ratio N1 / No is 0.585 or less, the determination is satisfied (step S205: YES), and the process proceeds to step S210. If the label length ratio N1 / No exceeds 0.585, the determination is not satisfied ( Step S205: NO), the process proceeds to step S215.

In step S210, the CPU of the control circuit 210 reduces the label image M composed of, for example, bitmap data by a half in the label length direction by a known appropriate method, and the label length according to the reduction. After replacing the length N1 with a new label length N1 ′ (N1 ′ = N1 / 2), this routine is terminated.

  In step S215, the CPU of the control circuit 210 determines whether or not the value of the label length ratio N1 / No exceeds 0.585 and is 0.835 or less. If the label length ratio N1 / No exceeds 0.585 and is 0.835 or less, the determination is satisfied (step S215: YES), and the process proceeds to step S220. If the label length ratio N1 / No exceeds 0.835, the determination is not satisfied (step S215: NO), and the process proceeds to step S225.

In step S220, the CPU of the control circuit 210 reduces the label image M to two thirds in the label length direction as described above, and changes the label length N1 to a new label length N1 ′ ( After replacing N1 ′ = (2/3) N1), this routine is terminated.

  In step S225, the CPU of the control circuit 210 determines whether or not the value of the label length ratio N1 / No exceeds 0.835 and is 1.50 or less. If the label length ratio N1 / No exceeds 0.835 and is 1.50 or less, the determination is satisfied (step S225: YES), and the process proceeds to step S230. If the label length ratio N1 / No exceeds 1.50, the determination is not satisfied (step S225: NO), and the process proceeds to step S235.

In step S230, the CPU of the control circuit 210 does not reduce or enlarge the label image M, replaces the label length N1 with the new label length N1 ′ (N1 ′ = N1), and then executes this routine. finish.

  In step S235, the CPU of the control circuit 210 enlarges the label image M twice in the label length direction, and changes the label length N1 to a new label length N1 ′ (N1 ′ = 2N1) according to the enlargement. After the replacement, the routine is terminated.

  When the label correction process in step S200 is completed as described above, the process returns to FIG. 10, and newly provided steps S35a, S40a, S45a, S50a, and S55a are executed. In each of these procedures, the corrected label length obtained by the label image correction process of step S200 instead of the label length N1 in the processes of step S35, step S40, step S45, and step S45 of FIG. The only difference is that N1 ′ is used, and the processing contents are the same, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. Steps S60 and S65 are the same as those in FIG.

  In the above, step S40a functions as the first determination means described in each claim, and step S55a functions as the second determination means. Further, the step S200 functions as a correcting means described in each claim.

  In the present modification, when the operator selects a specific label image M and instructs and inputs a label length N1 to be changed with respect to the selected specific label image M, an image correction process is first executed in step S200. The specific label image M is expanded or contracted at predetermined magnifications (steps of 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 and 2 in the above example) determined in advance. Then, using the specific label image M expanded or reduced in advance as described above, the change of the printing cycle T and the change of the motor rotation speed V (in other words, the conveyance speed) are performed in the same manner as in the above embodiment. Thus, a printed label T having a label length desired by the operator is created.

  As described above, in the present modification, a specific label image M having a unique label length No is first roughly expanded (or reduced) by image correction processing, and then the processing is performed. The printing cycle T and the motor rotation speed V are changed from the initial values To and Vo while using the label image thus formed, and printing is performed. As a result, the print label T that matches the label length desired by the operator can be easily created.

(B) Others In addition, in the above, the arrow shown in each figure of FIG. 3 etc. shows an example of the flow of a signal, and does not limit the flow direction of a signal.

  The flowcharts shown in FIG. 8, FIG. 9, FIG. 10, FIG. 11 and the like do not limit the present invention to the procedure shown in the above flow, You may delete or change the order.

  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.

1 Print Label Making Device 5 Display Unit (Display Unit)
23 Thermal head (printing means)
23a Heating element 103 Cover film (medium to be printed)
205 Print drive circuit (print control means)
208 Roller drive motor (conveyance motor)
209 Roller drive circuit (transport control means)
220 Label image memory (storage means)
M label image

Claims (6)

A transport motor;
Transport means for transporting the print medium using the driving force of the transport motor;
A plurality of dots that are arranged in a direction orthogonal to a transport direction in which the print medium is transported by the transport means, and at least each dot is formed on each print line obtained by dividing the print medium in the transport direction into print resolutions; A thermal head with a heating element of
A print label creating apparatus for creating a print label having a desired label length in the transport direction of the transport means,
Storage means for storing a plurality of types of label images in a non-rewritable manner, each of which is prepared in advance and has a predetermined label length and a predetermined print content, respectively;
Display means for displaying the plurality of types of label images read out from the storage means in an selectable manner by an operator;
An acquisition means for acquiring a change instruction value of the label length for a specific label image selected based on the display of the display means by an operator among the plurality of types of label images;
A transport control means for controlling the rotational speed of the transport motor;
The print data based on the selected specific label image while switching the energization mode for each line print data obtained by dividing the print data for printing into one print line unit after the start of the transport by the transport means Print control means for performing energization control of the plurality of heating elements corresponding to
In accordance with the change instruction value acquired by the acquisition means, a printing cycle control process for controlling the energization timing for each line print data to be shortened or extended from a predetermined initial value, and for the conveyance motor A linkage control means for controlling the print control means and the conveyance control means in a coordinated manner so as to perform both of the rotation speed control processing for reducing or increasing the rotation speed from a predetermined initial value;
A printed label producing apparatus comprising: In the printed label production apparatus according to claim 1,
A first determination unit that determines whether the change instruction value of the label length acquired by the acquisition unit satisfies a predetermined first condition;
The cooperation control means includes
When the first determination unit determines that the change instruction value satisfies the first condition, the print control unit and the print cycle control process are performed so as to perform the print cycle control process without performing the rotation speed control process. A printed label producing apparatus characterized by controlling conveyance control means in cooperation. In the printed label producing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
A second determination unit that determines whether the change instruction value of the label length acquired by the acquisition unit satisfies the second condition;
The cooperation control means includes
When the second determination means determines that the change instruction value satisfies the condition, the energization time to the plurality of heating elements at each energization timing is shortened or extended from a predetermined initial value. An apparatus for producing a print label, wherein the print control means and the transport control means are controlled in cooperation so as to further perform an energization time control process for controlling the conversion. In the printed label production apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Correction means for executing image correction processing for expanding or reducing the read specific label image to a predetermined magnification determined in advance in accordance with the change instruction value acquired by the acquisition means; Have
The cooperation control means includes
One of the print cycle control process and the rotation speed control process is selectively performed according to the change instruction value acquired by the acquisition unit and the result of the image correction process by the correction unit. Characteristic printed label production device. A print motor that is arranged in a direction perpendicular to a carrying direction in which the print medium is carried by the carry means; a conveyance means that conveys the print medium using a driving force of the carry motor; A thermal head provided with a plurality of heating elements that forms at least each dot on each print line divided into print resolutions in the transport direction, and a predetermined label in the transport direction of the transport means. A storage means for storing a plurality of types of label images in a non-rewritable manner, each having a length and a predetermined print content, a transport control means for controlling the rotation speed of the transport motor, and printing after the start of transport by the transport means The label image is printed while switching the energization mode for each line print data obtained by dividing the print data for performing the printing into one print line unit. To brute anda print control means for performing control of energization of the plurality of heat generating elements corresponding to the print data, computing means provided in the print label producing apparatus for producing a print label,
An acquisition procedure for acquiring a change instruction value of the label length for a specific label image selected by an operator among the plurality of types of label images;
In accordance with the change instruction value acquired in the acquisition procedure, a printing cycle control process for controlling the energization timing for each line print data to be shortened or extended from a predetermined initial value, and for the conveyance motor A cooperative control procedure for controlling the print control means and the transport control means in a coordinated manner so as to perform both of the rotational speed control processing for reducing or increasing the rotational speed from a predetermined initial value;
Print label creation program to execute. A print motor that is arranged in a direction perpendicular to a carrying direction in which the print medium is carried by the carry means; a conveyance means that conveys the print medium using a driving force of the carry motor; A thermal head provided with a plurality of heating elements that forms at least each dot on each print line divided into print resolutions in the transport direction, and a predetermined label in the transport direction of the transport means. A storage means for storing a plurality of types of label images in a non-rewritable manner, each having a length and a predetermined print content, a transport control means for controlling the rotation speed of the transport motor, and printing after the start of transport by the transport means The label image is printed while switching the energization mode for each line print data obtained by dividing the print data for performing the printing into one print line unit. And a print control means for controlling energization of the plurality of heating elements corresponding to the print data, and a print label creating method executed by a computing means provided in a print label creating apparatus for creating a print label. And
An acquisition procedure for acquiring a change instruction value of the label length for a specific label image selected by an operator among the plurality of types of label images;
In accordance with the change instruction value acquired in the acquisition procedure, a printing cycle control process for controlling the energization timing for each line print data to be shortened or extended from a predetermined initial value, and for the conveyance motor A cooperative control procedure for controlling the print control means and the transport control means in a coordinated manner so as to perform both of the rotational speed control processing for reducing or increasing the rotational speed from a predetermined initial value;
A printed label producing method characterized by comprising:

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