JP2020049742A - Printer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent deterioration and variation of print quality even if the value of detected width information fluctuates to some extent. SOLUTION: A label making device 1 includes a non-volatile memory 77 in which a mount width W of each of a plurality of types of printed tapes 7 is stored in advance, and a width sensor 20 for detecting a mount width Wr of the printed tape 7 of a roll TR. , And the CPU 71 is based on a comparison between the mount width Wr of the printed tape 7 detected by the width sensor 20 and the mount width W of a plurality of types of printed tape 7 stored in the non-volatile memory 77. The type of the tape to be printed 7 is determined, and the print forming operation of the print head 43 with respect to the tape to be printed 7 to be conveyed is controlled based on the determination result. [Selection diagram] FIG. 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a printing apparatus that forms a desired print on a print-receiving medium.

  2. Description of the Related Art A printing apparatus that sequentially forms desired prints on a print-receiving medium is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). In this conventional technique, when a print-receiving medium (print-receiving tape) is mounted on a printing apparatus (label producing apparatus) and transported, printing means is provided to a plurality of print-receiving portions provided in the transported print-receiving medium. Desired prints are sequentially formed by the (print head), and a plurality of print portions are formed.

  At this time, in this printing apparatus, printing can be performed by selectively using an appropriate one of a plurality of types of print-receiving media. For this reason, a sensor is provided to detect the type of print medium mounted on the printing apparatus, and this sensor is used when the print medium is transported when the print medium is transported. The length information of the medium (the length of the label mount portion and the gap length of the portion between the label mount portions) is detected. Then, the printing operation by the printing means is controlled in accordance with the detection result.

JP 2017-30249 A

  In recent years, instead of providing a sensor for detecting the length information of the print-receiving medium as in the prior art described above, it has been considered to provide a detection unit for detecting width information such as a dimension in the width direction of the print-receiving medium. . However, when printing control is performed based on the detected width dimension or the like, a value detected due to a detection error of the detection unit, a disturbance of a print-receiving medium at the time of conveyance, a change in mechanical resistance in a printing apparatus, or the like. As a result, the control mode of the print forming operation may be changed even for the same type of print-receiving medium. In that case, it has been difficult to prevent the print quality from deteriorating or varying.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a printing apparatus capable of preventing a decrease or variation in print quality even if a value of detected width information slightly fluctuates.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides storage means for storing one print medium, transport means for transporting the print medium stored in the storage means in a transport direction, and A printing unit for sequentially forming a desired print on the one print medium conveyed by the conveyance unit; and a dimension of each of the plurality of types of the print medium in a width direction orthogonal to the conveyance direction, or each print medium. Width information representing the size of each of the plurality of print-receiving portions provided in the print medium, storage means that stores in advance, and the print-receiving medium stored in the storage means or the print-receiving portion of the print-receiving medium, A printing apparatus comprising: a width detecting unit configured to detect the dimension in the width direction; and a control unit, wherein the control unit detects the width detected by the width detecting unit prior to the conveyance by the conveyance unit. Width information acquisition processing for acquiring the width information relating to the one print-receiving medium based on the result; comparing the width information acquired in the width information acquisition processing with the width information stored in the storage unit. A type determining process for determining the type of the print-receiving medium based on the determination result of the type determining process, and setting one corresponding type as the type of the print-receiving medium to be used, and being transported by the transport unit Print control processing for controlling a print forming operation of the printing means on the print-receiving medium.

  In the present invention, when the print medium is stored (mounted) in the storage means of the printing apparatus and transported by the transport means, desired printing is sequentially formed on the transported print medium by the print means.

  Here, in the printing apparatus of the present invention, printing can be performed by selectively using an appropriate one of a plurality of types of print-receiving media having different dimensions in the width direction. For this reason, a width detecting means is provided to detect the type of the printing medium mounted on the printing apparatus, and the width detecting means is provided with a printing medium (or printing section). Detects the dimension in the width direction. Then, the print forming operation by the printing means is controlled according to the detection result.

  However, when printing control is performed based on the detection result of the width dimension described above, a detection error of the width detection unit, a disturbance of a print target medium at the time of conveyance, a change in mechanical resistance in the printing apparatus, aged deterioration of each, and the like. As a result, the detected value fluctuates, so that the control mode of the print forming operation may change even for the same type of print-receiving medium.

  Accordingly, in the present invention, for example, for each of a plurality of types of print media that are assumed to be used by the user, the width direction size of the print medium or the width direction size (= width information) of the print target portion is stored in advance in the storage unit. Remember. Then, when the width information of one print medium is obtained based on the detection result of the width detection means (width information obtaining processing), the obtained width information is stored in the stored width information of each of the plurality of types of print media. The type of the print-receiving medium is determined by comparing with the value (type determination processing).

  Thereby, of the plurality of types of print-receiving media in which the value of the width information is stored in the storage unit, the one that gives the value of the width information closest to the width information obtained based on the detection result is conveyed. It can be determined (specified) that the type corresponds to the medium to be printed. Therefore, with the same type of print-receiving medium, even if the value of the width information detected as described above slightly varies, the print forming operation can be stably controlled in the same manner. As a result, optimal print control suitable for each type of print target medium can be performed, and deterioration or variation in print quality can be prevented, so that convenience for the user can be improved.

  According to the present invention, even if the value of the detected width information slightly fluctuates, it is possible to prevent the print quality from deteriorating and varying.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the label production device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing the state which opened the upper cover unit in the label production device. It is a sectional side view showing the whole structure of a label production device. It is a schematic top view showing the schematic structure of the width sensor which detects the width direction dimension of a print-receiving tape. FIG. 3 is a side sectional view illustrating a length sensor that detects a length dimension of a print-receiving portion of the print-receiving tape. It is a top view of a print-receiving tape, and a side sectional view of the print-receiving tape. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating a control system of the label producing device. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating that a control mode of a print forming operation changes according to a change in a value of a detected width dimension. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a medium list storing width dimensions of a plurality of types of print-receiving tapes, and an explanatory diagram illustrating a method of determining the type of an actual print-receiving tape mounted on a label producing apparatus. It is a flowchart showing the control procedure which CPU of a label production apparatus performs. It is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of step S40 of FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a medium list in a modification in which the user selects one from a plurality of medium type candidates. It is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of step S40 executed by the CPU. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a medium list according to a second embodiment of the present invention and an explanatory diagram illustrating a method of determining the type of an actual print-receiving tape mounted on a label producing apparatus. It is a flowchart showing the control procedure which CPU of a label production apparatus performs. It is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of step S30 of FIG. It is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of step S40 of FIG. It is a rear view showing the modification which uses an indefinite length type print-receiving tape.

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

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

<Outline schematic configuration>
First, with reference to FIG. 1, an outline schematic configuration of the label producing apparatus of the present embodiment will be described. In the following description, front / rear directions, left / right directions, and up / down directions represent directions of arrows appropriately shown in FIG. 1 and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the label producing device 1 (corresponding to a printing device) includes a housing 2 having a front panel 6 and an upper cover unit 3. The housing 2 and the upper cover unit 3 are made of, for example, resin. The upper cover unit 3 includes a touch panel unit 3A, a substantially rectangular liquid crystal panel unit 3B (corresponding to a display unit), and an operation button unit 3C.

  The upper cover unit 3 is rotatably connected to the housing 2 at a rear end portion via a rotation shaft 2a (see FIG. 3 described later). It has a structure that can be opened and closed. In addition, a housing cover portion 2A constituting a part of the housing 2 is integrally formed below the upper cover unit 3, and when the upper cover unit 3 is opened and closed, the housing cover portion 2A is also integrated. To open and close (see FIG. 2 described later).

  The liquid crystal panel unit 3B is rotatably connected to the touch panel unit 3A at a rear end portion via a rotation shaft unit 3a (see FIG. 3 described later), whereby the liquid crystal panel unit 3B is connected to the touch panel unit 3A ( It can be opened and closed with respect to the operating means.

  The operation button unit 3C is provided at an upper surface position near the front of the upper cover unit 3, and includes a power button 4A of the label producing apparatus 1, a status button 4B for displaying a peripheral device operating state, a feed button 4C, and an upper button 4D. , A lower button 4E, and the like.

  Release knobs 5 are provided on both left and right side walls of the housing 2 (only the release knob 5 provided on the right side wall is shown in FIG. 1). By pushing up the release knob 5 upward, the locking of the upper cover unit 3 to the housing 2 is released, and the upper cover unit 3 can be opened.

  The front panel 6 is provided with a first outlet 6A and a second outlet 6B located below the first outlet 6A. The portion of the front panel 6 provided with the second discharge port 6B is an openable / closable lid 6C that can rotate to the front side, for example, in order to facilitate the installation of the print-receiving tape 7 and the discharge of paper, which will be described later. ing.

  The first outlet 6 </ b> A is formed by the front upper edge of the housing 2 and the front lower edge of the upper cover unit 3 when the upper cover unit 3 is closed. In addition, a cutting blade 8 is attached to the inside of the lower edge portion on the first discharge port 6A side of the upper cover unit 3 so as to face downward (see also FIGS. 2, 3, and 5 described later).

<Internal structure>
Next, the internal structure of the label producing apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the label producing apparatus 1 has a concave roll storage unit 9 (corresponding to storage means) behind the internal space of the housing 2. The roll storage unit 9 stores one roll TR in which one print-receiving tape 7 (corresponding to a print-receiving medium) having a desired width is wound in a roll shape so that the print-receiving tape 7 is fed out from the upper side of the roll. .

  The roll TR is rotatably housed in the roll housing 9 in a state where the axis of winding of the print-receiving tape 7 is in the left-right direction orthogonal to the front-back direction.

<Printed tape>
As shown in FIGS. 2, 6A and 6B, the label tape 7B used for a price tag or the like is placed on the release material 7A in the longitudinal direction on the print-receiving tape 7 constituting the roll TR. (In other words, they are arranged discretely and continuously along the transport direction). That is, the label mount 7B has a two-layer structure in this example, and includes a printed portion 7Ba (a base portion of the label mount 7B) on which printing is formed by the print head 43 described later, and an adhesive 7Bb. They are stacked in order. The label mount 7B is adhered to one surface of the release material 7A at predetermined intervals by the adhesive force of the adhesive 7Bb. That is, the print-receiving tape 7 has a three-layer structure of a print-receiving portion 7Ba, an adhesive 7Bb, and a release material 7A in a portion 70a to which the label mount 7B is adhered (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “label mount portion”) 70a. In a portion 70b to which the label mount 7B is not bonded (that is, a portion between the adjacent label mounts 7B; hereinafter, appropriately referred to as an "inter-label mount portion") 70b has a single-layer structure including only the release material 7A. The printed label mount 7B is finally attached to an adherend such as a predetermined article as a print label L (see FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b) described later) by peeling off the release material 7A. Attached. Note that a perforation 7E may be provided at the center position of each label mount portion 70b in the release material 7A.

<Support roller>
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, three support rollers 11 to 13 are provided on the bottom surface of the roll storage unit 9. The support rollers 11 to 13 are driven to rotate by contacting at least two rollers with the outer peripheral surface of the roll TR when the platen roller 42 to be described later is driven to rotate and draws the print-receiving tape 7 from the roll TR. To rotatably support the roll TR. These support rollers 11 to 13 have different circumferential positions with respect to the roll TR, and extend from the front to the rear along the circumferential direction of the roll TR, along the first support roller 11, the second support roller 12, and the second support roller. And three support rollers 13. The support rollers 11 to 13 are divided into a plurality of portions in the left-right direction (in other words, the roll width direction), and only the portion on which the roll TR is mounted rotates according to the roll width.

<Guide member>
The roll storage unit 9 includes a first guide member 14A that contacts the left end surface of the roll TR and guides the print-receiving tape 7 in the left-right direction (that is, the tape width direction orthogonal to the transport direction), and the right side of the roll TR. And a second guide member 14 </ b> B that guides the print-receiving tape 7 in the left-right direction by contacting the end face of the print-receiving tape 7. At this time, a first guide hole and a second guide hole (not shown) in the shape of a through hole in the left-right direction are provided at the bottom of the roll storage portion 9 so as to partially overlap with an interval in the front-rear direction. A concave portion in the left-right direction is provided forward of the guide hole. The guide members 14A and 14B have connecting portions 15a and 15b inserted into the first and second guide holes at the lower portion, and projections 16a and 16b inserted into the concave portions, respectively. The concave portion is used as a guide so as to be movable in the left-right direction. Below the bottom of the roll storage unit 9, a first support plate 17a and a second support plate 17b in a rectangular shape, which are connected to the guide members 14A and 14B by the connection units 15a and 15b, are arranged in the left-right direction. Racks 18a and 18b are provided on the lower surfaces on the opposite sides of the support plates 17a and 17b, respectively, and mesh with the pinions 19 forming the rack and pinion mechanism. The pinion 19 is supported by a support frame (not shown) provided below the bottom of the roll housing 9. The guide members 14A, 14B are loosely urged in the direction of approach to each other by a tension spring (not shown) attached between the lower surfaces of the support plates 17a, 17b and the support frame.

  Thus, when the user grips one or both of the guide members 14A and 14B in the separating direction so as to push and spread the guide members 14A and 14B along the left-right direction, the rack and pinion mechanism causes the two guide members 14A and 14B to move in the separating direction. To the same amount. Then, the roll TR is inserted between the guide members 14A and 14B, and the support protrusions (not shown) provided on the opposing surfaces of the guide members 14A and 14B are positioned on the winding cores of the rolls TR. When the holding is released, the guide members 14A and 14B move in the approaching direction by the urging force of the tension spring. As a result, the support protrusions of the guide members 14A and 14B fit into the holes of the core of the roll TR to rotatably support the roll TR, and the first guide member 14A comes into contact with the roll TR from the left side and the second guide member 14A contacts the roll TR. The guide member 14B contacts the right side, and thereby guides the print-receiving tape 7 while sandwiching the roll TR from both sides. Since the guide members 14A and 14B are provided so as to be able to advance and retreat in the left-right direction with respect to the roll TR, the guide members 14A and 14B are advanced and retracted according to the width of the accommodated roll TR and the position is adjusted. Thus, the roll TR can be sandwiched by the guide members 14A and 14B with respect to the roll TR having an arbitrary width, and the width direction of the print-receiving tape 7 can be guided.

<Width sensor>
At this time, as shown in FIG. 4, one of the first and second guide members 14A and 14B (in this example, the first guide member 14A) is provided with the roll TR stored in the roll storage portion 9. A width sensor 20 (corresponding to a width detecting means) for detecting a dimension in the width direction of the print-receiving tape 7 is provided.

  The width sensor 20 is a known resistance sensor having a movable terminal connected to a potentiometer, and has a left-right rectangular sensor body 21 formed of a resistor, and a left-right guide hole provided in the sensor body 21. And a slider 22 as a movable terminal movably fitted to 21a.

  The sensor body 21 is supported by the support frame below the roll housing 9. On the rear side surface of the support plate 17a, there are provided left and right rods 26 mounted on first to third support pieces 25a to 25c each having an open top. The rod 26 is fixedly supported by the first and second support pieces 25a and 25b, and is movably supported by the third support piece 25c in the separating direction.

  The slider 22 includes a locking portion 22a protruding forward, and a rod 26 is movably fitted in a not-shown left-right through hole provided in the locking portion 22a. A compression spring 27 is fitted to the rod 26 between the second support piece 25b and the locking portion 22a of the slider 22. The support frame is provided with a regulating member 28 which is located between the locking portion 22a of the slider 22 and the third support piece 25c and regulates the movement of the slider 22 in the separating direction to a predetermined value or less.

  In the width sensor 20 having the above-described configuration, when the guide members 14A and 14B are pushed and spread and moved in the separating direction to accommodate the roll TR, the rod 26 moves integrally in the same direction as the guide member 14A, and On the other hand, the slider 22 moves in the same direction. Thereby, the voltage applied to both ends of the sensor main body 21 is divided according to the moving position of the slider 22, and the interval between the guide members 14A and 14B, that is, the printing of the roll TR supported between the guide members 14A and 14B is performed. The width W of the tape 7 (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “backing paper width W”) is detected. 6A and 6B, the width direction dimension WA (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “label width WA”) of the printing target portion 7Ba of the label mount 7B, and the label mount W. A value (W = WA + 2WB) is obtained by summing the widthwise dimension 2WB (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "margin width 2WB" and "one-side margin width WB") of the release material 7A in the margins on both sides in the width direction of 7B.

<Platen roller, print head, and its peripheral structure>
Below the front end of the upper cover unit 3, a print head 43 (corresponding to a printing means) is provided. Further, a platen roller 42 (corresponding to a transport unit) is provided above the front end of the housing 2 so as to face the print head 43 in the up-down direction. The roller shaft 41 of the platen roller 42 is rotatably supported by brackets provided at both ends in the axial direction, and one shaft end of the roller shaft 41 has a gear (not shown) for driving the platen roller 42. ) Is fixed.

  At this time, the arrangement position of the platen roller 42 in the housing 2 corresponds to the attachment position of the print head 43 in the upper cover unit 3. The roll TR stored in the roll storage unit 9 by the user pulls the print-receiving tape 7 by hand and pulls out the roll TR in the transport direction of the print-receiving tape 7 by the platen roller 42 (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “tape transport direction”). It is set in the roll storage part 9 in the state where it was set. Then, by closing the upper cover unit 3, the print-receiving tape 7 is sandwiched between the print head 43 provided on the upper cover unit 3 side and the platen roller 42 provided on the housing 2 side. The printer is ready for printing. When the upper cover unit 3 is closed, the gear fixed to the roller shaft 41 of the platen roller 42 meshes with a gear train (not shown) on the housing 2 side. 42 is driven to rotate. As a result, the platen roller 42 draws out the print-receiving tape 7 from the roll TR stored in the roll storage unit 9 and conveys the print-receiving tape 7 in a posture in which the width direction of the tape 7 is the left-right direction.

  The print head 43 is rotatably supported at an intermediate portion thereof and is urged downward by an appropriate spring member (not shown). When the upper cover unit 3 is opened by the release knob 5, the print head 43 is separated from the platen roller 42. On the other hand, when the upper cover unit 3 is closed, the print head 43 presses and biases the print-receiving tape 7 against the platen roller 42 by the biasing force of the spring member, and the print head 43 is ready for printing.

  Note that, in this example, the roll TR is configured by winding the print-receiving tape 7 in a roll shape such that the label mount 7B is located outside in the radial direction. As a result, the print-receiving tape 7 is fed out from the upper side of the roll TR with the surface on the side of the label mount 7B facing upward (see a two-dot chain line in FIG. 3), and the print placed above the print-receiving tape 7 By the head 43, printing is formed on the printed portion 7Ba of the label mount 7B. As a result, a printing portion 7Ba ′ (see FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b) and FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b), which will be described later), which is the printed portion 7Ba, is formed.

  Further, when the print-receiving tape 7 is conveyed in a peeling-conveying mode described later on the front side of the platen roller 42, the print-receiving tape 7 is folded below the platen roller 42, so that the release material 7A A peeling plate 51 is provided for peeling off the print label L provided with the printing portion 7Ba 'and the adhesive 7Bb. The print label L peeled off from the release material 7A by the release plate 51 is discharged to the outside of the housing 2 through the first discharge port 6A located further forward of the release plate 51.

  The cutting blade 8 is provided downstream of the print head 43 along the tape transport direction, and peels off the release plate 51 when the print-receiving tape 7 is transported in a normal transport mode described later. Is not performed, and in a state where the print label L and the release material 7A are integrated, the user wants the print target tape 7 to be discharged to the outside of the housing 2 through the first discharge port 6A. Used to cut at the position.

  Below the platen roller 42, a pinch roller 61 that rotates following the rotation of the platen roller 42 is provided. The pinch roller 61 conveys the release material 7A folded downward by the release plate 51 between the platen roller 42 and the release material 7A. The release material 7A transported by the pinch roller 61 is discharged to the outside of the housing 2 from the second discharge port 6B. The pinch roller 61 is provided on the opening / closing lid 6C via a suitable support member (not shown).

<Length sensor>
As shown in FIG. 5, a sensor placement section 31 which is a recess mounting surface is provided on a transport path of the print-receiving tape 7 on the front side of the roll storage section 9 (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a “tape transport path”). . The sensor arrangement section 31 detects the predetermined reference position of the print-receiving tape 7 in a non-contact manner (optically detects in this example. Other non-contact detection methods such as magnetic detection may be used. The light emitting section 32 of the length sensor 30 (corresponding to length detecting means) is provided. The light emitting section 32 is provided in the sensor arrangement section 31 in the width direction of the print-receiving tape 7 (that is, in the left-right direction) in a case where a plurality of types of printing-receiving tapes 7 having various widths are used. It is arranged so that it can move along. The length sensor 30 is composed of a known transmission type optical sensor having the light emitting unit 32 and a light receiving unit 34 arranged on the lower surface of the upper cover unit 3. The light emitting unit 32 and the light receiving unit 34 are When the unit 3 covers the upper surface of the housing 2, it faces each other across the tape transport path.

  With the above-described configuration, the length sensor 30 receives light transmitted from the light emitting unit 32 and transmitted through the print-receiving tape 7 by the light receiving unit 34, and the length between the label mount portion 70a and the label mount at this time. A boundary position between the label mount 7B and the label mount portion 70b (in other words, both ends of the label mount 7B and the label mount portion 70b in the tape transport direction) based on the difference in the amount of received light due to a difference in thickness from the portion 70b. ) Are detected. As a result, as a result, the length LA (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “paper length LA”) of the label mount portion 70a along the tape transport direction shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B described above, and The gap length LB (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “gap length LA”) of the label mount portion 70b along the tape transport direction is detected.

<Control system>
Next, a control system of the label producing apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the label producing apparatus 1 includes a CPU 71 that constitutes an operation unit that performs a predetermined operation. The CPU 71 uses the temporary storage function of the RAM 72 to perform signal processing according to a program stored in the ROM 73 in advance, and thereby controls the entire label producing apparatus 1. The CPU 71 includes the liquid crystal panel unit 3B, the touch panel unit 3A, the RAM 72, the ROM 73, the width sensor 20, the length sensor 30, the power button 4A, the status button 4B, the feed button 4C, and the upper button. 4D, the lower button 4E, a non-volatile memory 77 (corresponding to a storage means), a motor drive circuit 74 for controlling the drive of the transport motor 44 for driving the platen roller 42, and a control for energizing the heating elements of the print head 43. And the like, a print head control circuit 75 for performing the above operation is connected.

  An external terminal 76 such as a personal computer (PC) is connected to the CPU 71 so as to be able to transmit and receive information via a cable or wirelessly. The CPU 71 receives and inputs from the external terminal 76 a print command including desired print data and the number of print labels L created and designated by the user operating the external terminal 76. The print command may be created and input based on an operation on the touch panel unit 3A.

  In addition, the nonvolatile memory 77 previously stores width information (in this example, the backing paper width W) of each of the plurality of types of print-receiving tapes 7 input from, for example, the external terminal 76 (see FIG. )reference).

  The ROM 73 stores various control programs (including a print processing program for executing each procedure of flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 described later) for executing the label creation processing, and the like.

<Conveyance mode of print-receiving tape>
In the label producing apparatus 1 configured as described above, as the transport mode of the print-receiving tape 7, two types of the normal transport mode and the peeling transport mode are selectively realized.

<Normal transport mode>
When the print-receiving tape 7 is transported in the normal transport mode, when the user stores and sets the roll TR in the roll storage unit 9, the user manually pulls out the print-receiving tape 7 from the stored roll TR, and uses the release plate 51. The print-receiving tape 7 is led out to the position of the first discharge port 6A without peeling the print-receiving portion 7Ba, and in this state, the upper cover unit 3 is closed to complete the setting of the roll TR. After the setting of the roll TR is completed, the print-receiving tape 7 fed out of the roll TR by the rotation of the platen roller 42 is subjected to printing by the print head 43 on the print-receiving portion 7Ba to form the printing portion 7Ba '. The sheet is guided to the first discharge port 6A as it is (with the print label L and the release material 7A integrated) without being peeled off by the release plate 51. In this case, the user cuts the print-receiving tape 7 discharged to the outside of the housing 2 through the first discharge port 6A at a desired position using the cutting blade 8.

<Peeling transport mode>
When the print-receiving tape 7 is peeled and transported in the transport mode, the user manually pulls out the print-receiving tape 7 from the accommodated roll TR and guides the print-receiving tape 7 to the position of the first discharge port 6A. The peeling material 7A that has been peeled off and separated from the sheet 7 is folded back below the platen roller 42 via the peeling plate 51 and led out to the position of the second discharge port 6B. Thereafter, the user closes the opening / closing lid 6C, causes the pinch roller 61 and the platen roller 42 provided on the opening / closing lid 6C to sandwich the release material 7A, closes the upper cover unit 3, and completes the setting of the roll TR. After the setting of the roll TR is completed, the print-receiving tape 7 fed from the roll TR in the same manner as described above is printed on the print-receiving portion 7Ba to form the printing portion 7Ba ', and then printed on the release plate 51. The label L is peeled off. The release material 7A from which the print label L is separated by the peeling is led to the second discharge port 6B, and the peeled print label L is guided to the first discharge port 6A.

<Background of the method of the present embodiment>
In the label producing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, a plurality of types are exchanged and used as the print-receiving tape 7 (in other words, an appropriate one of the plurality of types is selectively used). Printing can be performed. For this reason, the above-mentioned width sensor 20 is provided to detect the type of the print-receiving tape 7 attached to the label producing apparatus 1, and this width sensor 20 is provided when the roll TR stores the roll TR. In the state of being stored in the section 9, the above-mentioned backing sheet width W (specifically, a backing sheet width Wr, which is an actually measured value) relating to the outer shape of the print-receiving tape 7 is detected. Then, the print forming operation by the print head 43 is controlled according to the detection result.

  However, when printing control is performed based on the detection result of the width sensor 20 as described above, due to a detection error of the width sensor 20, disturbance of the print-receiving tape 7 at the time of conveyance, fluctuation of mechanical resistance in the label producing apparatus 1, and the like. As a result, the value of the detected mount width W varies, so that the control mode of the print forming operation may be changed even with the same type of print-receiving tape 7.

  The behavior when the control mode changes in this way will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the value of the board width W is correctly detected and normal printing is performed, the print head 43 sends the character string " A printing section 7Ba 'is formed in which "ABCDE", a character string "FGHIJ", and a character string "KLNOP" are arranged in three rows in the transport direction.

  At this time, if the detection is not accurately performed and the value of the board width W fluctuates from a correct value, as shown in FIG. 8B, for example, the character strings "ABCDE", "FGHIJ", and "FGHIJ" of the printing unit 7Ba ' In the KLNOP, the print quality is deteriorated and the print quality is deteriorated such that the rear part of the characters "E", "J", and "P" in the last row is protruded from the print portion 7Ba '(so-called character breakage). This can happen.

<Characteristics of the method of the first embodiment>
In order to cope with the above, in the present embodiment, the width sensor 20 detects the mount width W of the print-receiving tape 7 of the roll TR, and stores the detected mount width W and the non-volatile memory 77. The type of the print-receiving tape 7 is determined by comparing with the mount width W. This avoids the above-mentioned inconveniences, and if the print-receiving tapes 7 of the same type are used, even if the value of the backing sheet width W detected as described above is slightly changed, the same manner is stably maintained. The print forming operation can be controlled. Hereinafter, the details will be described step by step.

<Media list>
In the present embodiment, for example, for each of a plurality of types of print-receiving tapes 7 that are expected to be used by the user, the value of the mount width W as a parameter related to the outer shape of the print-receiving tape 7 is stored in the nonvolatile memory. 77, for example, is stored in advance in the form of a medium list. FIG. 9A shows an example of the medium list.

  In FIG. 9A, in this example, a plurality of types of print-receiving tapes 7 including five types of “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, and “E” (hereinafter, each type is referred to as “medium A” “ .. Are referred to as “medium B”, “medium C”... For example, the medium “A” has a mount width W of 29.4 [mm] and a label width WA of 25.4 [mm].

  For example, the medium “B” has a mount width W of 105.6 [mm] and a label width WA of 101.6 [mm]. The medium “C” has a mount width W of 54.0 [mm] and a label width WA of 50.0 [mm]. The medium “D” has a mount width W of 34.0 [mm] and a label width WA of 30.0 [mm]. The medium “E” has a mount width W of 44.0 [mm] and a label width WA of 40.0 [mm].

  Then, the measured value W of the backing paper width W (hereinafter simply referred to as “backing paper width Wr” as appropriate) is applied by the width sensor 20 to the print-receiving tape 7 of one roll TR actually stored in the label producing apparatus 1 as described above. ") Is detected. The board width Wr as a result of the detection is compared with the board width W of each of a plurality of types of print-receiving tapes 7 recorded in advance in the medium list shown in FIG. The type of one print-receiving tape 7 is determined. Particularly in this example, among the plurality of types of the print-receiving tapes 7 previously recorded in the medium list, the one having the closest value to the mount width Wr is specified, and the actually stored tape is specified. The type of the print-receiving tape 7 is determined to be the type of the specified print-receiving tape 7.

  The paper width W of the plurality of print-receiving tapes 7 shown in FIG. 9A may be registered in advance in the nonvolatile memory 77 via the touch panel unit 3A by the user and stored as a medium list. Alternatively, the paper widths W of the plurality of print-receiving tapes 7 obtained from the external server may be registered in the nonvolatile memory 77 and stored as a medium list.

<Media type determination method using media list>
An example in which the type (medium type) of the print-receiving tape 7 is determined by the above method will be described with reference to FIG. That is, first, in the present embodiment, a plurality (three in this example) of width information ranges having different widths are preset and stored in the nonvolatile memory 77. In this example, the three width information ranges are set to 1/4, 1/2, and 1/1 of the detection error of the width sensor 20, respectively. That is, if the detection error of the width sensor 20 is 2.4 mm, the three width information ranges are ± 0.6 [mm], ± 1.2 [mm], ± 2.4 [mm] in ascending order. Becomes Then, the plurality of width information ranges are applied in ascending order as a reference value (center value) using the mount width Wr (in FIG. 9B, referred to as “the actual measured value of the mount width”; the same applies hereinafter), and the numerical range after the application is applied. Next, it is determined whether or not the mount width W in the medium list exists, and the type of the print-receiving tape 7 determined to be present is specified as medium information.

  FIG. 9B shows how the print-receiving tapes respectively correspond to a plurality of examples of the detected actual mount width Wr (in this example, five detection numbers “1” to “5”). 7 are determined.

  For example, in the print-receiving tape 7 having the detection number “1”, the mount width Wr is 31.6 [mm]. First, as a first step for determination (indicated as “Check 1” in the figure, the same applies hereinafter), first, for the mount width Wr = 31.6 [mm], 1/1/1 of the above-described detection error in the narrow order. 4 of ± 0.6 [mm] is applied. In this case, the above numerical range is 31.0 [mm] to 32.2 [mm]. Comparing this numerical range 31.0-32.2 [mm] with the medium list in FIG. 9A, there is no medium type whose mount width W is in the numerical range 31.0-32.2 [mm]. (In FIG. 9 (b), the absence of a corresponding medium is indicated by "x". The same applies hereinafter.)

  Therefore, as a second step, ± 1.2 [mm], which is の of the above detection error, is applied to the mount width Wr = 31.6 [mm]. In this case, the above numerical range is 30.4 [mm] to 32.8 [mm]. Comparing this range with the medium list of FIG. 9A, there is still no medium type whose mount width W is in the numerical range of 30.4-32.8 [mm].

  Therefore, as a third step, ± 2.4 [mm], which is 1/1 of the detection error, is applied to the backing sheet width Wr = 31.6 [mm]. In this case, the above numerical range is from 29.2 [mm] to 34.0 [mm]. Comparing this range with the medium list in FIG. 9A, the two for medium “A” (backing sheet width W = 29.4 [mm]) and medium “D” (backing sheet width W = 34.0 [mm]) One is in the above numerical range of 29.2-34.0 [mm] (in FIG. 9 (b), the number of applicable media types is indicated by a circle, and the same applies hereinafter). In the case where there are a plurality of candidates for the media type, the one whose mount width Wr is closest to the mount width W is determined as the type of the print-receiving tape 7 among the plurality of candidates. In this example, while the mount width Wr is 31.6 [mm], the mount width W of the medium “A” is 29.4 [mm] and the deviation is 2.2 [mm]. The mount width W of the medium “D” is 34.0 [mm], and the deviation is 2.4 [mm]. Therefore, since the mount width Wr = 31.6 [mm] is close to the mount width W of the medium “A”, the type of the print-receiving tape 7 is determined (specified) as the medium “A”. As a result, the mount width W of the print-receiving tape 7 having the detection number "1" is determined to be 29.4 [mm] corresponding to the medium "A", and the label width WA (= mount width W-margin width 2WB). Is determined to be 25.4 [mm] (WB is assumed to be known in the present embodiment; WB = 2.0 [mm] in this example).

  Similarly, in the print-receiving tape 7 having the detection number “2”, the mount width Wr is 48.0 [mm]. Similarly to the above, first, ± 0.6 [mm], which is 1/4 of the detection error, is applied, and the numerical value range is 47.4 [mm] to 48.6 [mm]. In the medium list of FIG. 9A, there is no medium type existing in this numerical range.

  Next, as a second stage, ± 1.2 [mm] which is １ ／ of the above detection error is applied to the mount width Wr = 48.0 [mm], and the above numerical range is from 46.8 [mm] to 46.8 [mm]. 49.2 [mm]. In the medium list of FIG. 9A, there is still no medium type existing in this numerical range.

  Next, as a third step, ± 2.4 [mm], which is 1/1 of the detection error, is applied to the mount width Wr = 48.0 [mm], and the numerical range is from 45.6 [mm] to 45.6 [mm]. It becomes 50.4 [mm]. In the medium list of FIG. 9A, there is still no medium type existing in this numerical range.

  As a result, the print-receiving tape 7 having the detection number "2" is regarded as a new medium (indicated by "original" in the drawing) not in the above-mentioned medium list, and the above-mentioned backing sheet width W is an actually measured value. Wr = 48.0 [mm] is determined. As a result, the label width WA is determined to be 44.0 [mm].

  Similarly, in the print-receiving tape 7 having the detection number “3”, the mount width Wr is 53.0 [mm]. Similarly to the above, first, ± 0.6 [mm] which is 1/4 of the detection error is applied, and the numerical value range is 52.4 [mm] to 53.6 [mm]. In the medium list of FIG. 9A, there is no medium type existing in this numerical range.

  Next, as a second stage, ± 1.2 [mm] which is １ ／ of the above detection error is applied to the mount width Wr = 53.0 [mm], and the above numerical range is 51.8 [mm] to 51.8 [mm]. 54.2 [mm]. In the medium list of FIG. 9A, only one medium “C” (mount width W = 54.0 [mm]) exists as a medium type corresponding to this numerical range. As a result, the type of the print-receiving tape 7 is determined (specified) as the medium “C”, and the mount width W of the print-receiving tape 7 of the detection number “3” corresponds to the medium “C” of 54.0 [ mm], and the label width WA is determined to be 50.0 [mm].

  Similarly, in the print-receiving tape 7 having the detection number “4”, the mount width Wr is 29.2 [mm]. Similarly to the above, first, ± 0.6 [mm], which is 1/4 of the detection error, is applied, and the numerical range is 28.6 [mm] to 29.8 [mm]. In the medium list of FIG. 9A, only one medium “A” (mount width W = 29.4 [mm]) exists as a medium type corresponding to this numerical range. As a result, the type of the print-receiving tape 7 is determined (specified) as the medium “A”, and the mount width W of the print-receiving tape 7 with the detection number “4” corresponds to the medium “A” of 29.4 [ mm], and the label width WA is determined to be 25.4 [mm].

  Similarly, in the print-receiving tape 7 having the detection number “5”, the mount width Wr is 107.5 [mm]. Similarly to the above, first, ± 0.6 [mm], which is 1/4 of the detection error, is applied, and the numerical value range is 106.9 [mm] to 108.1 [mm]. In the medium list of FIG. 9A, there is no medium type existing in this numerical range.

  Next, as a second stage, ± 1.2 [mm] which is １ ／ of the detection error is applied, and the numerical value range is from 106.3 [mm] to 108.7 [mm]. In the medium list of FIG. 9A, there is no medium type existing in this numerical range.

  Next, as a third stage, ± 2.4 [mm], which is 1/1 of the detection error, is applied, and the numerical value range is 105.1 [mm] to 109.9 [mm]. In the medium list of FIG. 9A, only one medium “B” (mount width W = 105.6 [mm]) exists as a medium type corresponding to this numerical range. As a result, the type of the print-receiving tape 7 is determined (specified) as the medium “B”, and the mount width W of the print-receiving tape 7 with the detection number “5” corresponds to the medium “B”, ie, 105.6 [ mm], and the label width WA is determined to be 101.6 [mm].

<Control procedure>
Next, a control procedure executed by the CPU 71 to realize the above method will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 10, the processing of this flowchart is started, for example, when the power of the label producing apparatus 1 is turned on.

  First, in step S10, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the above-described print command has been input from the external terminal 76. Until the print command is input, the determination in step S10 is not satisfied (S10: NO), and a loop is waited. When the print command is input, the determination in step S10 is satisfied (S10: YES), and the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S15, the CPU 71 determines the width information of the print-receiving tape 7 based on the detection result of the width sensor 20 for the print-receiving tape 7 stored in the roll storage unit 9 (in this example, the backing sheet width Wr which is an actually measured value). Is performed to obtain width information. The processing executed by the CPU 71 in the procedure of step S15 corresponds to the width information acquisition processing described in each claim. When step S15 ends, the process moves to step S20.

  In step S20, the CPU 71 outputs a control signal to the motor drive circuit 74 to drive the transport motor 44. As a result, the platen roller 42 is driven, and the conveyance of the print-receiving tape 7 is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to a medium determination process in step S40. In FIG. 10, from the viewpoint of matching the contents of two medium determination processes (1) and (2) (see FIG. 15 described later) in the second embodiment described later, step S40 is performed. The notation “medium determination processing (1)” is applied (the same applies to FIG. 13 described later).

  In step S40, the CPU 71 performs a medium determination process for determining the type of the print-receiving tape 7 based on the mount width Wr of the print-receiving tape 7 acquired in step S15. FIG. 11 shows details of the medium determination processing in step S40.

  11, first, in step S410, the CPU 71 reads the medium list (see FIG. 9A) stored in the nonvolatile memory 77. After that, it moves to step S420.

  In step S420, the CPU 71 refers to the medium list read in step S410, and sets the mount width Wr to the mount width Wr obtained by applying the first-stage width information range to the mount width Wr acquired in step S15. (In this example, Wr ± 0.6 [mm] corresponding to １ ／ of the detection error) is included in the medium list. If the medium type exists in the medium list, the determination at Step S420 is satisfied (S420: YES), and the routine goes to Step S450 described later. If the medium type does not exist in the medium list, the determination at Step S420 is not satisfied (S420: NO), and the routine goes to Step S430.

  In step S430, the CPU 71 determines that the mount width W is a numerical range of the mount width Wr after applying the second-stage width information range to the mount width Wr acquired in step S15 (in this example, the detection error It is determined whether or not the medium type within Wr ± 1.2 [mm] corresponding to 1/2 of the above is in the medium list. If the medium type exists in the medium list, the determination at Step S430 is satisfied (S430: YES), and the routine goes to Step S450 described later. If the medium type does not exist in the medium list, the determination at Step S430 is not satisfied (S430: NO), and the routine goes to Step S440.

  In step S440, the CPU 71 determines that the mount width W is a numerical range of the mount width Wr after applying the third-stage width information range to the mount width Wr acquired in step S15 (in this example, the detection error It is determined whether or not the medium type within Wr ± 2.4 [mm] corresponding to 1/1 of the above is in the medium list. If the medium type exists in the medium list, the determination at Step S440 is satisfied (S440: YES), and the routine goes to Step S450 described later. If the medium type does not exist in the medium list, the determination at Step S440 is not satisfied (S440: NO), and the routine goes to Step S470. In step S470, the CPU 71 determines the board width Wr acquired in step S15 as the final board width W. When step S470 ends, the process moves to step S480 described later.

  In step S450 after step S420, step S430, or step S440, the CPU 71 falls within the numerical range of the mount width Wr in the medium list (in other words, step S420 or step S430). It is determined whether or not there are a plurality of types of media (which satisfy any one of the conditions in step S440). If the medium list includes a plurality of medium types, the determination at Step S450 is satisfied (S450: YES), and the routine goes to Step S460. In step S460, the CPU 71 determines, as the final mount width W, the one closest to the mount width Wr among the mount widths W of the plurality of medium types. When step S460 ends, the process moves to step S480 described later.

  On the other hand, in step S450, when only one medium type exists in the medium list, the determination in step S450 is not satisfied (S450: NO), and the process proceeds to step S480 (without passing through step S460). . As a result, when there is only one medium type in the medium list, the mount width W of one medium type that satisfies any one of the steps S420, S430, and S440 is set to the final Is determined as the typical mount width W.

  In step S480, the CPU 71 determines the label width WA by subtracting the margin width 2WB (4.0 [mm] known in the CPU 71 in the present embodiment) from the determined mount width W. When step S480 ends, the process moves to step S490.

  In step S490, the CPU 71 determines the type (medium type) of each print-receiving tape 7 based on the mount width W determined in steps S450, S460, and S470 with reference to the medium list. . When step S490 ends, this routine ends, and the process returns to step S50 in FIG. The processing executed by the CPU 71 in the procedure of step S490 corresponds to the type determination processing described in each claim.

  Returning to FIG. 10, in step S50, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the print-receiving tape 7 has reached the print start position by the print head 43 (in other words, whether the print area of the print-receiving portion 7Ba of the label mount 7B in the tape transport direction). Until the print head 43 is directly opposed to the position corresponding to the front end position, whether or not the print-receiving tape 7 has been transported) is determined by a known method. Until the printing start position is reached, the determination in step S50 is not satisfied (S50: NO), the loop waits, and when the printing start position is reached, the determination in step S50 is satisfied (S50: YES), and the process proceeds to step S60.

  In step S60, the CPU 71 outputs a control signal to the print head control circuit 75, and controls the energization of the heating elements of the print head 43 based on the print data in the print command input in step S10. Thus, the print formation corresponding to the print data on the print receiving portion 7Ba of the label mount 7B is started.

  Thereafter, in step S70, the CPU 71 determines whether the position of the print-receiving tape 7 in the tape transport direction has reached the printing end position based on the print data in the print command input in step S10 (in other words, the label mount). 7B is determined by a known method until the print head 43 is conveyed to a position corresponding to the rear end position in the tape conveyance direction of the print area of the print portion 7Ba of the print head 7B. judge. Until the printing end position is reached, the determination in step S70 is not satisfied (S70: NO), and the process returns to step S60 and repeats the same procedure. When the print end position is reached, the determination at Step S70 is satisfied (S70: YES), and the routine goes to Step S80.

  In step S80, the CPU 71 outputs a control signal to the print head control circuit 75, and stops supplying power to the heating elements of the print head 43. As a result, the printing of the label mount 7B on the printing target portion 7Ba is stopped.

  Thereafter, in step S90, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the creation of all the print labels L corresponding to the number of print labels L in the print command input in step S10 has been completed. If the creation of all the print labels L has not been completed, the determination in step S90 is not satisfied (S90: NO), and the process returns to step S50 to repeat the same procedure. If all the print labels L have been created, the determination at Step S90 is satisfied (S90: YES), and the routine goes to Step S100.

  In step S100, the CPU 71 outputs a control signal to the motor drive circuit 74, and stops the conveyance of the print-receiving tape 7. Then, this flow ends. The processing executed by the CPU 71 in steps S50 to S100 corresponds to the print control processing described in each claim.

<Effect of First Embodiment>
As described above, in the present embodiment, for each of a plurality of types of print-receiving tapes 7 that are assumed to be used in advance by the user, the value of the mount width W is previously stored in the nonvolatile memory 77 in the form of a medium list. (See FIG. 9A). Then, the mount width Wr detected by the width sensor 20 for the print-receiving tape 7 of the roll TR stored in the roll storage unit 9 is compared with the mount width W of each of the plurality of types of print-receiving tapes 7 in the medium list. Then, the type of the print-receiving tape 7 is determined. Then, among the plurality of types of print-receiving tapes 7, the one giving the value of the mount width W closest to the detected value is determined to be the type corresponding to the print-receiving tape 7 of the roll TR (identification). )can do.

  As a result, with the same type of print-receiving tape 7, even if the value of the backing sheet width Wr detected by the width sensor 20 fluctuates slightly, the print forming operation can be stably controlled in the same manner. As a result, optimal print control suitable for each type of the print-receiving tape 7 can be performed, and a decrease or variation in print quality can be prevented, so that convenience for the user can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of width information ranges having different widths (1/4, 1/2, 1/1 of the detection error in the above-described example) are set. Then, using the value of the board width Wr detected by the width sensor 20 as a reference value (center value), the plurality of width information ranges are applied in ascending order (1/4 → 1/2 → 1/1 of the detection error). ), It is determined whether or not the mount width W of the medium list exists in the numerical range after the application. Then, the type of one print-receiving tape 7 provided on the roll TR is determined based on the mount width W determined to be present.

  Thereby, narrowing down of the type of the print-receiving tape 7 based on the detection result of the width sensor 20 can be performed automatically and smoothly.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in particular, while applying the plurality of width information ranges in the narrow order (in the above-described example, the detection error is in the order of →→ １ ／ → 1/1), one numerical value after the application is applied. If a plurality of types of mount widths W of the medium list exist in the range, the type of the one print-receiving tape 7 is determined based on the plurality of mount widths W closest to the mount width Wr. I do. Thereby, the type of the print-receiving tape 7 can be narrowed down with high accuracy.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in particular, while applying the plurality of width information ranges in ascending order (in the above-described example, the detection error is in the order of 1/4 → 1/2 → 1/1), the numerical value range after the application is applied. If there is no mount width W of any medium type in the medium list, the one print-receiving tape 7 is used by using the mount width Wr (the detected mount width Wr is used as the final mount width W). Is determined. Thus, even when the type of the print-receiving tape 7 cannot be narrowed down based on the detection result of the width sensor 20, the print forming operation is controlled in a mode corresponding to the detection result of the width sensor 20. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, especially, the media list stores the mount width W of each type of print-receiving tape 7 registered in advance by a user operation through the touch panel unit 3A. That is, the comparison target when narrowing down the type of the print-receiving tape 7 based on the detection result of the width sensor 20 is the mount width W registered by the user in advance. Thus, the type of the print-receiving tape 7 corresponding to the detection result can be reliably determined in a form that reflects a normal use mode and a use history of the user.

  As described above, the CPU 71 may acquire the mount widths W of a plurality of types of media from the external server and store them in the nonvolatile memory 77 as a media list (corresponding to width information storage processing). . In this case, the type of the print-receiving tape 7 is determined based on a comparison between the mount width Wr obtained in step S15 and the mount width W obtained and stored from the external server (see step S490). ).

  In this case, the comparison target when narrowing down the type of the print-receiving tape 7 based on the detection result of the width sensor 20 is the mount width W acquired and stored in advance from the external server, so that the target width corresponding to the above-described detection result is obtained. The type of the printing tape 7 can be reliably determined in a manner that reflects the usage of the printing tape 7 in the general public.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the first embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and technical idea thereof. Hereinafter, such a modified example will be described. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description will be appropriately omitted or simplified.

<Modification of First Embodiment>
(1) When the user selects one from a plurality of media type candidates

  FIG. 12 corresponding to FIG. 9 of the first embodiment shows an example of a medium list used for determining the medium type in this modification.

  In the medium list shown in FIG. 12, a plurality of types of print-receiving tapes 7 including the media "A", "B-1", "B-2", "B-3", "C", "D", "E" It is registered in advance as in FIG. Among them, the mount width W, label width WA, and paper length LA of the media “A”, “C”, “D”, and “E” have the same values as those in FIG.

  Further, in this medium list, unlike the case of FIG. 9, the value of the above-described paper length LA is also registered. That is, the sheet length LA of the medium “A” is 25.0 [mm], the sheet length LA of the medium “C” is 50.0 [mm], the sheet length LA of the medium “D” is 30.0 [mm], The sheet length LA of the medium “E” is 40.0 [mm].

  On the other hand, this medium list includes three types of media "B-1", "B-2", and "B-3" corresponding to the medium "B" in FIG. The mount width W and the label width WA of the media “B-1”, “B-2”, and “B-3” are 105.6 [mm] and 101.6 [mm], respectively, similarly to the medium “B” in FIG. (That is, the width information has a common value for these three types). The paper lengths LA of these media “B-1”, “B-2”, and “B-3” are different from each other, and the medium “B-1” has LA = 60.0 [mm] and the medium “B− 2 ”is LA = 60.0 [mm], and the medium“ B-3 ”is LA = 100.0 [mm].

<Medium type determination method according to modified example>
In this modification, similarly to the above-described embodiment, the CPU 71 detects the mount width Wr as a detection result of the width sensor 20 and the mounts of the plurality of types of print-receiving tapes 7 previously recorded in the medium list of FIG. The type of the print-receiving tape 7 is determined based on the comparison with the width W. At this time, if there are a plurality of types of the print-receiving tapes 7 determined in this way, in this modification, a plurality of candidates of the determined types are displayed on the liquid crystal panel 3B so as to be selectable, One type is determined by the selection operation by the user. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 9, when the medium type is determined based on the mount width Wr of the print-receiving tape 7 actually detected (as described above, the medium “B-1”, “B-2 According to the above-described method in the first embodiment, the type of the print-receiving tape 7 is, for example, the type of the medium “B-1” or “B-”. 2 or “B-3”, but it cannot be determined which of the three. Therefore, in such a case, the liquid crystal panel 3B indicates that the medium "B-1", the medium "B-2", and the medium "B-3" are candidates for the medium type of the print-receiving tape 7. And one of them is selected by a user operation.

<Control procedure>
FIG. 13 corresponding to FIG. 11 shows a detailed procedure of the medium determination process in the step S40 among the control procedures shown in FIG. 10 executed by the CPU 71 of the present modification to realize the above method.

  The flow shown in FIG. 13 is different in that new steps S500 to S530 are added after step S490 in FIG.

  That is, in FIG. 13, through steps S410 to S480 similar to FIG. 11 described above, in step S490 similar to FIG. 11, the type of the print-receiving tape 7 based on the detected mount width Wr is determined. However, in step S490, if there are a plurality of media types having the same mount width W as in the above-described example, the type of the print-receiving tape 7 is changed (without being limited to one type). (Candidate). Thereafter, the process proceeds to the newly provided step S500.

  In step S500, the CPU 71 determines whether or not there are a plurality of candidates for the type of the print-receiving tape 7 determined in step S490. If a plurality of candidates do not exist, the determination in step S500 is not satisfied (S500: NO), and this flow ends. When there are a plurality of candidates for the type of the print-receiving tape 7 determined in step S490, the determination in step S500 is satisfied (S500: YES), and the process proceeds to newly provided step S510.

  In step S510, the CPU 71 outputs a control signal to the liquid crystal panel unit 3B (or the touch panel 3A; the same applies to the following), and a plurality of candidates for the type of the print-receiving tape 7 determined in step S490 are displayed on the liquid crystal panel unit. Display on 3B. When step S510 ends, the process moves to a new step S520. Note that the processing executed by the CPU 71 in the procedure of step S510 corresponds to the type display processing described in each claim.

  In step S520, the CPU 71 accepts a user's selection operation via the touch panel unit 3A for one of the plurality of candidates displayed on the liquid crystal panel unit 3B in step S510. When step S520 ends, the process moves to a new step S530. Note that the processing executed by the CPU 71 in the procedure of step S520 corresponds to the selection receiving processing described in each claim.

  In step S530, the CPU 71 finally determines one type of the print-receiving tape 7 received in step S520 as the type of the print-receiving tape 7. When step S530 ends, the routine in FIG. 13 ends, and the process returns to step S50 in FIG.

  As described above, according to the present modification, when there are a plurality of types of print target tapes 7 that are candidates, it is possible to leave the narrowing down to one type to the user's will.

  <Second embodiment>

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, in addition to the width information of the print-receiving tape 7 detected by the width sensor 20 (the mount width W in the above-described example), the print-receiving tape detected by the length sensor 30 when the print-receiving tape 7 is transported. The type of the print-receiving tape 7 is determined based on the length information (the paper length LA and the gap length LB in this example). Hereinafter, the detailed method will be described step by step. The same parts as those in the first embodiment and its modifications are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted or simplified as appropriate.

  In the present embodiment, first, based on the mount width Wr detected by the width sensor 20, the type of the corresponding print-receiving tape 7 is determined by the above-described method using the medium list in FIG. On the other hand, based on the paper length LA detected by the length sensor 30, the type of the print-receiving tape 7 corresponding to the method using another medium list (see FIGS. 14A and 14B described later). Is determined. Then, the final type of the print-receiving tape 7 is determined according to the degree of consistency between the two determined contents.

<Another media list>
In the present embodiment, in the nonvolatile memory 77, for example, for each of a plurality of types of print-receiving tapes 7 that are assumed to be used in advance by the user, the medium list (backing paper width W) shown in FIG. Is recorded, and the other medium list in which the value of the paper length LA is recorded is stored. FIG. 14A shows an example of the other medium list.

  In FIG. 14A, in this example, five types of media "A", "B", "C", "D", and "E" (in this example, the media "A", "B", "C", and "D" in FIG. And "E" are registered in advance.

  For example, the medium “A” has a sheet length LA of 25.0 [mm], a gap length LB of 2.0 [mm], and a medium length L (= LA + LB) of 27.0 [mm]. In this example, the mount width W = 29.4 [mm] described above with reference to FIG. 9 is also recorded.

  For example, the medium “B” has a sheet length LA of 60.0 [mm], a gap length LB of 3.0 [mm], a medium length L of 63.0 [mm], and a board width W of 105.6 [mm]. mm] is also recorded. The medium “C” has a sheet length LA of 85.0 [mm], a gap length LB of 3.5 [mm], a medium length of L88.5 [mm], and a mount width W = 54.0 [mm]. ] Is also recorded. The medium “D” has a sheet length LA of 50.0 [mm], a gap length LB of 3.0 [mm], a medium length L of 53.0 [mm], and a mount width W = 34.0 [mm]. ] Is also recorded. The medium “E” has a sheet length LA of 92.0 [mm], a gap length LB of 3.5 [mm], a medium length L of 95.5 [mm], and a mount width W = 44.0 [mm]. ] Is also recorded.

  When the print-receiving tape 7 is conveyed in the label producing apparatus 1 as described above, the length sensor 30 measures the actual measured values LAr, LBr of the paper length LA and the gap length LB (hereinafter simply referred to as “paper length LAr” as appropriate). "" Gap length LBr "). Then, a medium length Lr (hereinafter, simply referred to as “medium length Lr” as appropriate) corresponding to an actually measured value corresponding to the sum of the paper length LAr and the gap length LBr is previously stored in the medium list shown in FIG. The type of the one print-receiving tape 7 is determined by comparing with the medium length L of each of the recorded plural types of the print-receiving tapes 7.

  As in FIG. 9A, the user registers the paper length LA and the gap length LB of the plurality of print-receiving tapes 7 shown in FIG. 14A in the nonvolatile memory 77 in advance through the touch panel unit 3A. Then, it may be stored as a medium list. Alternatively, the paper length LA and the gap length LB of the plurality of print-receiving tapes 7 acquired from the external server may be registered in the nonvolatile memory 77 and stored as a medium list.

<Media type determination method using another media list>
An example in which the type (medium type) of the print-receiving tape 7 is determined based on the medium list of FIG. 14A by the above-described method will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 14B shows how each of the detected actual paper lengths LA and gap lengths LB (in this example, four detection numbers “11” to “14” are illustrated) is shown. Indicates whether the type of the print-receiving tape 7 is determined.

  For example, in the print-receiving tape 7 with the detection number “11”, the above-described paper length LAr (described as “measured paper length” in FIG. 14B, the same applies hereinafter) is 24.7 [mm], and the gap length LBr (see FIG. 14 (a), which is referred to as “actually measured gap length”, the same applies hereinafter) is 2.20 [mm], and the medium length Lr = 26.9 [mm]. When this value is compared with the medium list shown in FIG. 14A, it is found that the closest value is the medium length L of the medium “A” = 27.0 [mm]. As a result, the type of the print-receiving tape 7 having the detection number “11” is determined (specified) as the medium “A”, and the medium length L is determined as 27.0 [mm] corresponding to the medium “A”. You.

  Similarly, in the print-receiving tape 7 having the detection number “12”, the paper length LAr is 84.4 [mm], the gap length LBr is 3.20 [mm], and the medium length Lr is 87.6 [mm]. mm]. Comparing this value with the above-mentioned medium list, it can be seen that the closest value is the medium length L of the medium “C” = 88.5 [mm]. As a result, the type of the print-receiving tape 7 having the detection number “12” is determined (specified) as the medium “C”, and the medium length L is determined to be 88.5 [mm] corresponding to the medium “C”. You.

  Similarly, in the print-receiving tape 7 with the detection number “13”, the paper length LAr is 25.2 [mm], the gap length LBr is 2.10 [mm], and the medium length Lr is 27.3 [mm]. mm]. Comparing this value with the above-mentioned medium list, it can be seen that the closest value is the medium length L of the medium “A” = 27.0 [mm]. As a result, the type of the print-receiving tape 7 having the detection number “13” is determined (specified) as the medium “A”, and the medium length L is determined as 27.0 [mm] corresponding to the medium “A”. .

  Similarly, in the print-receiving tape 7 having the detection number “14”, the paper length LAr is 60.4 [mm], the gap length LBr is 3.05 [mm], and the medium length Lr = 63.45 [mm]. mm]. When this value is compared with the above-mentioned medium list, it is found that the closest value is the medium length L of the medium “B” = 63.0 [mm]. As a result, the type of the print-receiving tape 7 having the detection number “14” is determined (specified) as the medium “B”, and the medium length L is determined as 63.0 [mm] corresponding to the medium “B”. You.

<Control procedure>
A control procedure executed by the CPU 71 to realize the above method will be described.

  In the flow shown in FIG. 15, a new step S30 is added between steps S20 and S40 in FIG. 10, and new steps S45 and S48 are added between steps S40 and S50 in FIG. The added points are different.

  In FIG. 15, when the transport of the print-receiving tape 7 is started in step S20 similar to the above through steps S10 and S15 similar to those in FIG. 10, the process proceeds to step S30 newly provided.

  In step S30, the CPU 71 determines the length information of the print-receiving tape 7 based on the detection result of the length sensor 30 for the transported print-receiving tape 7 (in this example, the actual measured values of the paper length LAr and the gap length LBr). ) To perform length information detection processing.

  FIG. 16 shows the details of the length information detection processing in step S30. In FIG. 16, first, in step S110, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the length sensor 30 has detected the front end Ef (see FIG. 6B) of the label mount 7B. While the front end Ef is not detected in step S110, the determination in step S110 is not satisfied (S110: NO), and the process proceeds to step S170.

  In step S170, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the rear end Er (see FIG. 6B) of the label mount 7B is detected by the length sensor 30. While the trailing end Er is not detected, the determination in Step S170 is not satisfied (S170: NO), and the process returns to Step S110 to repeat the same procedure.

  If the front end Ef is detected while repeating step S110 → step S170 → step S110 →... As described above, the determination in step S110 is satisfied (S110: YES), and the process proceeds to step S120. .

  In step S120, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the rear end Er (see FIG. 6B) of the label mount 7B is detected by the length sensor 30. If the trailing end Er is not detected, the determination in step S120 is not satisfied (S120: NO), and the process stands by in a loop. When the rear end Er is detected, the determination at Step S120 is satisfied (S120: YES), and the routine goes to Step S130.

  In step S130, the CPU 71 determines the distance between the front end Ef and the rear end Er based on the detection result of the front end Ef in step S110 and the detection result of the rear end Er in step S120. Paper length LAr. When step S130 ends, the process moves to step S140.

  In step S140, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the front end Ef of the label mount 7B in the next order after the label mount 7B whose front end Ef and rear end Er have been detected by the length sensor 30 has been detected. If the front end Ef is not detected, the determination in step S140 is not satisfied (S140: NO), and the process stands by in a loop. When the front end Ef is detected, the determination at Step S140 is satisfied (S140: YES), and the routine goes to Step S150.

  In step S150, the CPU 71 determines the distance between the rear end Er and the front end Ef based on the detection result of the rear end Er in step S120 and the detection result of the front end Ef in step S140. The aforementioned gap length LBr is used. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S160 described below.

  On the other hand, if the rear end Er is detected during the repetition of step S110 → step S170 → step S110 →... As described above, the determination of step S170 is satisfied (S170: YES), and step S180 is performed. Move on to

  In step S180, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the sensor 30 has detected the front end Ef of the label mount 7B as in step S110. If not detected, the determination in step S180 is not satisfied (S180: NO), and the process waits in a loop. When the front end Ef is detected, the determination at Step S180 is satisfied (S180: YES), and the routine goes to Step S190.

  In step S190, similarly to step S150, the CPU 71 determines the rear end Er and the front end Ef based on the detection result of the rear end Er in step S170 and the detection result of the front end Ef in step S180. Is the gap length LBr described above. When step S190 ends, the process moves to step S200.

  In step S200, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the rear end Er of the label mount 7B is detected by the sensor 30, as in step S120. If the rear end Er is not detected, the determination in step S200 is not satisfied (S200: NO), and the process stands by in a loop. If the rear end Er is detected, the determination at Step S200 is satisfied (S200: YES), and the routine goes to Step S210.

  In step S210, as in step S130, the CPU 71 determines the front end Ef and the rear end Er based on the detection result of the front end Ef in step S180 and the detection result of the rear end Er in step S200. Is the paper length LAr described above. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S160 described below.

  In step S160 after step S150 (or step S210), the CPU 71 determines the sheet length LAr detected in step S130 (or step S210) and the gap length LBr detected in step S150 (or step S190). , The sum Lr of them is calculated. When step S160 ends, the routine in FIG. 16 ends, and the flow shifts to the medium determination process (1) in step S40 in FIG. Note that the processing executed by the CPU 71 in the procedure of step S30 corresponds to the length information acquisition processing described in each claim.

  The medium determination processing (1) in step S40 is the same as in FIG. 10, and a description thereof will be omitted. When step S40 ends, the process moves to the medium determination process (2) of step S45 newly provided.

  FIG. 17 shows details of the medium determination process (2) in step S45. 17, first, in step S310, the CPU 71 reads the medium list of FIG. 14A stored in the nonvolatile memory 77. When step S310 ends, the process moves to step S320.

  In step S320, the CPU 71 refers to the medium list read in step S310, and obtains a medium length difference △ L (= |) between the medium length Lr calculated in step S160 and each type of medium length L in the medium list. The type (medium type) of one print-receiving tape 7 having the medium length L that minimizes Lr-L |) is determined. If there are a plurality of types that minimize the medium length difference △, it is sufficient to determine one of them by an appropriate method determined in advance. The processing executed by the CPU 71 in the procedure of step S320 and the procedure of step S490 in the step S40 (see FIG. 11) corresponds to the type determination processing described in each claim in the present embodiment.

  Thereafter, in step S330, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the medium length difference ΔL determined in step S320 is less than a predetermined threshold. If the medium length difference ΔL is equal to or larger than the threshold value, the determination at Step S330 is not satisfied (S330: NO), and the process returns to FIG. 15 and ends the flow of FIG. If the medium length difference ΔL is less than the threshold value, the determination at Step S330 is satisfied (S330: YES), this routine ends, and the routine goes to Step S48 newly provided in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 15, in step S48, the CPU 71 determines the medium type of the print-receiving tape 7 determined based on the detection result of the width sensor 20 in step S40, and based on the detection result of the length sensor 30 in step S45. It is determined whether the medium type of the print-receiving tape 7 matches. If the two determination results (medium types) do not match, the determination in step S48 is not satisfied (S48: NO), and the process returns to step S20 to repeat the same procedure. If the determination results match, the determination at Step S48 is satisfied (S48: YES), and the routine goes to Step S50.

  Steps S50 to S100 are the same as in FIG. 10 described above, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, in addition to the value of the backing sheet width W, the value of the medium length L is also different for each of the plurality of types of print-receiving tapes 7 that are expected to be used by the user in advance. It is stored in the nonvolatile memory 77 as a medium list (see FIGS. 9A and 14A). Then, when the medium length Lr is obtained based on the detection result of the length sensor 30 for the printing target tape 7 actually used, the mount width Wr obtained based on the detection result of the width sensor 20 and the medium list Lr are obtained. In addition to the comparison with the width W of the plurality of types of print-receiving tapes 7, the comparison between the obtained medium length Lr and the media length L of the plurality of types of print-receiving tapes 7 in the medium list is also performed. The type of the tape 7 is determined.

  Accordingly, the print forming operation can be reliably controlled in the same manner for the same type of print-receiving tape 7, and more optimal printing control can be performed for each type of the print-receiving tape 7.

<Modification of Second Embodiment>
Note that the second embodiment is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and technical idea thereof. Hereinafter, such a modified example will be described. The same parts as those in the first embodiment and its modified examples and the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description will be omitted or simplified as appropriate.

(2-1) In the case of using an indefinite-length type print-receiving tape In the second embodiment, the print-receiving tape 7 (so-called die-cut label) in which the label mounts 7B are continuously arranged at regular intervals is used. Not limited. That is, as shown in FIG. 18, a long image-receiving layer (not shown), a heat-sensitive layer (not shown), an adhesive layer (not shown), and a release material layer 7A are laminated in this order. A so-called indefinite length type print-receiving tape 7 'having a four-layer structure may be used. In this example, a print-receiving tape 7 ′ (a so-called marked medium) in which black marks BM (corresponding to detection marks) are provided at a predetermined pitch on the back side of the print-receiving tape 7 ′ (ie, the release material 7 A). Has become.

  In this case, the width sensor 20 detects a dimension W ′ (= tape width; equivalent to width information in this modified example) in the width direction orthogonal to the transport direction of the print-receiving tape 7. When the length sensor 30 detects the black mark BM, the length LB ′ of the black mark BM in the transport direction (the gap length in this case) and the two black marks adjacent to the transport direction. The length LA ′ (the paper length in this case) in the transport direction between the BM and the BM is detected. Instead of the transmission type optical sensor, a reflection type optical sensor that receives the light emitted from the light emitting unit and reflected by the print-receiving tape 7 ′ at the light receiving unit may be used as the length sensor 30. Further, the length sensor 30 is not limited to the transmission type optical sensor or the reflection type optical sensor, and the transmission type optical sensor and the reflection type optical sensor may be used in combination.

  Also in this modification, the detected tape width W 'is compared with the corresponding tape width previously stored in the medium list stored in the nonvolatile memory 77, and the detected medium length (the paper length LA' and the The type of the print-receiving tape 7 'can be determined by a method similar to that of the second embodiment based on a comparison between the sum of the gap length LB) and the corresponding medium length stored in the medium list in advance. An effect similar to that of the second embodiment is obtained.

  Further, in the above description, when there is a description such as “vertical”, “parallel”, or “plane”, the description is not strictly meaning. That is, “vertical”, “parallel”, “plane” and the like mean tolerances and errors in design and manufacturing, and mean “substantially vertical”, “substantially parallel”, “substantially plane”, and the like. It is.

  In addition, in the above description, when there is a description such as “identical”, “equal”, “different”, and the like in appearance, the description is not strictly meaning. In other words, the terms “identical”, “equal”, “different” and the like mean that tolerances and errors in design and manufacture are allowed, and “substantially identical”, “substantially equal”, “substantially different”, and the like. It is. However, for example, when a value serving as a predetermined criterion or a value serving as a delimiter, such as a threshold value or a reference value, is described, "same", "equal", "different", etc. for these are not described above. Different, strict meaning.

  Note that, in the above, the arrows shown in FIG. 7 show an example of the signal flow, and do not limit the signal flow direction.

  Also, the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, and 17 are not limited to the procedure for illustrating the present invention, and may be made without departing from the spirit and technical idea of the present invention. Procedures may be added / deleted or the order may be changed.

  Further, in addition to those already described above, the methods according to the above-described embodiment and each modified example may be appropriately combined and used.

  Although not specifically exemplified, the present invention is embodied with various modifications without departing from the spirit of the invention.

1 Label making device (printing device)
3A Touch panel (operation means)
3B liquid crystal panel (display means)
7 Tape to be printed (medium to be printed)
7Ba Printed part 9 Roll storage part (storage means)
20 Width sensor (width detection means)
30 Length sensor (length detection means)
42 Platen roller (transportation means)
43 print head (printing means)
71 CPU (control means)
77 Nonvolatile memory (storage means)

Claims (8)

Storage means for storing one print medium;
Transport means for transporting the print medium stored in the storage means along a transport direction,
Printing means for sequentially forming desired printing on the one print medium conveyed by the conveyance means,
Storage means for storing in advance a width of each of a plurality of types of the print-receiving media in a width direction orthogonal to the transport direction, or width information indicating a size of each of a plurality of print-receiving portions provided on each of the print-receiving media; When,
Width detection means for detecting the dimension in the width direction of the print-receiving medium stored in the storage means or the print-receiving portion of the print-receiving medium,
Control means;
A printing device having
The control means includes:
Width information acquisition processing for acquiring the width information relating to the one print-receiving medium based on a detection result detected by the width detection means prior to conveyance by the conveyance means;
A type determination process for determining a type of the print-receiving medium based on a comparison between the width information acquired in the width information acquisition process and the width information stored in the storage unit;
Based on the determination result of the type determination processing, one corresponding type is set as the type of the printing medium to be used, and the print forming operation of the printing unit on the printing medium transported by the transport unit is controlled. Print control processing;
A printing apparatus that performs the following. The printing device according to claim 1,
The printing means,
Desired printing is sequentially formed on the plurality of print-receiving portions of the one print-receiving medium conveyed by the conveyance means to form a plurality of printing portions,
And,
Further provided is a length detecting means for detecting a length of the print target portion of the print medium stored in the storage means in the transport direction,
The storage means further comprises:
Stores length information representing the length of the print target portion of each print target medium in the transport direction,
The control means further comprises:
A length information acquisition process for acquiring the length information of the portion to be printed based on a detection result of the length detection unit at the time of conveyance by the conveyance unit;
Run
In the type determination processing,
Comparison of the width information acquired in the width information acquisition process with the width information stored in the storage unit, and the length information acquired in the length information acquisition process and stored in the storage unit A printing apparatus configured to determine a type of the print target medium based on the comparison with the length information. The printing device according to claim 1 or 2,
Further comprising display means for performing a desired display,
In the type determination process, determine the types of the plurality of print-receiving media,
The control means further comprises:
Type display processing for displaying the determined types of the plurality of print-receiving media on the display means in a selectable manner;
A selection receiving process of receiving a selection operation for one of the types of the plurality of print-receiving media displayed in the type display process;
A printing apparatus that performs the following. The printing device according to claim 1 or 2,
Multiple width information ranges with different widths are set,
In the type determination processing,
The width information stored in the storage unit is applied to the plurality of width information ranges in a narrow order while using the value of the width information acquired in the width information acquisition process as a reference value, in a numerical range after the application. A printing apparatus for determining whether or not the printing medium exists, and determining one type of the printing medium based on the width information determined to be present. The printing device according to claim 4,
In the type determination processing,
While applying the plurality of width information ranges in the narrow order, if one of the plurality of width information stored in the storage unit exists in one numerical range after the application, among the plurality of width information, A printing apparatus, wherein the type of one print-receiving medium is determined based on the one closest to the width information acquired in the width information acquisition processing. The printing device according to claim 4 or 5,
In the type determination processing,
While applying the plurality of width information ranges in the narrow order, if the width information stored in the storage unit does not exist in the numerical range after the application, the width information acquired in the width information acquisition process A printing apparatus, wherein the type of one printing medium is determined using width information. The printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein
Operation means capable of performing appropriate operations;
The storage means,
It stores a plurality of the width information registered in advance via the operating means,
In the type determination processing,
Determining a type of the print-receiving medium based on a comparison between the width information acquired in the width information acquisition processing and the pre-registered width information stored in the storage unit. Printing device. The printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein
The control means further comprises:
Width information storage processing for acquiring a plurality of pieces of width information from an external server and storing the information in the storage means;
Run
In the type determination processing,
Determining a type of the print-receiving medium based on a comparison between the width information acquired in the width information acquisition processing and the width information acquired from the external server and stored in the storage unit. Printing device.

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