JP2020198490A - Method for producing printed material and printing system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a method for producing a printed material and a printing system that allow printing on a print medium in an indefinite shape.SOLUTION: A method for producing a printed material includes: reading a print medium; printing cutting lines at positions on a first mount calculated according to the shape of the print medium; cutting the first mount on which the cutting lines are printed along the positions of the cutting lines; inserting the print medium into the cutting lines in the first mount; and performing first printing on the print medium inserted into the first mount.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present invention relates to a printed matter production method and a printing system.

Conventionally, it is known that an indefinite print medium is sandwiched between carrier sheets and conveyed for printing. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that printing is performed on a region of a printing medium exposed from a notch formed in a carrier sheet.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-10010

However, the conventional method has not been able to print a wide range of print media that cannot be printed as it is.

In the production method of the printed matter for achieving the above object, the print medium is read, the cut line is printed at the position on the first mount calculated according to the shape of the print medium, and the cut line is printed. A cut is made at the position of the cut line on the mount, the print medium is inserted into the cut of the first mount, and the first printing is performed on the print medium inserted in the first mount.
That is, the print medium is held by the first mount by being inserted into the notch of the first mount. Then, printing can be performed on the print medium while being held on the first mount. The shape of the print medium is recognized by reading the print medium, and the notch is formed at a position calculated according to the shape of the print medium. Therefore, it is possible to print in a state where printing media of various shapes (which may be indefinite) are held on the first mount.

Further, in the method for producing printed matter for achieving the above object, the first printing is performed based on the scaled data obtained by scaling the print data to be printed on the print medium so as to fit in the size of the read print medium. You may.
According to this method, it is possible to prevent the print image indicated by the print data from being printed out of the print medium or being printed extremely small with respect to the print medium.

Further, in the method for producing a printed matter for achieving the above object, the print data to be printed on the print medium may be printed on the first mount together with the cut line in the area where the print medium is to be overlapped.
According to this method, the user can preview the print result on the print medium on the first mount.

Further, in the method for producing a printed matter for achieving the above object, a frame indicating an area where the print medium is to be overlapped may be printed together with the cut line on the first mount.
According to this method, it is possible to guide the user to the position where the print medium is set on the first mount.

Further, as a method for producing a printed matter for achieving the above object, a second mount on which a cut line is printed is printed at a position where a position different from that when the print medium is inserted into the first mount is exposed. A cut is made at the position of the cut line on the second mount on which the cut line is printed, the print medium is inserted into the cut on the second mount, and the second print is performed on the unprinted area of the print medium inserted in the second mount. May be done.
That is, in the print medium in the state of being inserted into the notch of the second mount, a region different from the state of being inserted into the notch of the first mount is exposed. Therefore, even in a region that was not exposed when inserted in the first mount, printing can be performed by printing in the state of being inserted in the second mount.

Further, the printing system for achieving the above object includes a scanner that reads the print medium and a first printer that prints a cut line at a position on the first mount calculated according to the shape of the print medium read by the scanner. And a second printer that prints based on the print data on the print medium inserted at the position of the cut line of the first mount.
That is, by scanning the print medium before printing with a scanner, the printing system can recognize the shape of the print medium. Further, the first printer prints a cut line whose position is calculated according to the shape of the print medium, so that the user can make a cut with the cut line. Further, the user can make a notch with the notch line and insert the print medium into the notch on the first mount. As a result, the print medium is held on the first mount. The second printer can print on the printing medium held on the first mount. The notch is formed at a position calculated according to the shape of the print medium recognized by reading the print medium. Therefore, it is possible to print in a state where printing media of various shapes (which may be indefinite) are held on the first mount.

A block diagram showing the configuration of a multifunction device. The schematic diagram which shows the schematic structure of the printing part and the transport path. A flowchart showing a production process of printed matter. The figure which shows an example of the print medium before printing. The figure which shows the printing example of the mount. The figure which shows the state which inserted the print medium before printing into the notch of a mount. The figure which shows the state after printing of the print medium in the state which was inserted into the notch of a mount. The figure which shows the printed matter produced. The figure which shows the cutting and setting method of the print medium which concerns on other embodiment. The figure which shows the print medium after printing which concerns on other embodiment. The figure which shows the print medium after the first printing which concerns on another embodiment. The figure which shows the print medium after the 2nd printing which concerns on other embodiment. The figure which shows the print medium after the 2nd printing which concerns on other embodiment.

Here, embodiments of the present invention will be described in the following order.
(1) First embodiment:
(1-1) Configuration of printing system:
(1-2) Printed matter production method:
(2) Other embodiments:

(1) First embodiment:
(1-1) Configuration of printing system:
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a multifunction device 1 as a printing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The multifunction device 1 includes a processor 10, a non-volatile memory 20, a touch panel display 30, a communication unit 40, a printing unit 50, and a reading unit 60. The processor 10 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc. (not shown), and can execute various programs recorded in the non-volatile memory 20 to control each part of the multifunction device 1. The processor 10 may be composed of a single chip or may be composed of a plurality of chips. Further, for example, the ASIC may be adopted instead of the CPU, or the CPU and the ASIC may cooperate with each other.

The touch panel display 30 includes a display panel that displays various information based on the control of the processor 10 and a touch detection panel that is superimposed on the display panel, and detects a touch operation by a human finger or the like. The touch panel display 30 outputs information indicating the touch operation to the processor 10.

The communication unit 40 includes various communication interfaces for communicating with an external device by wire or wirelessly. Further, the communication unit 40 includes an interface for communicating with various removable memories mounted on the multifunction device 1.

In the present embodiment, the printing unit 50 includes actuators, sensors, drive circuits, mechanical parts, and the like for executing printing on various printing media by the serial inkjet method. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram for explaining the schematic configuration of the printing unit 50 and the transport path of the printing medium. As shown in FIG. 2, the printing unit 50 includes a carriage 501, a printing head 502, a support base 503, a cassette 504, and a rear paper feed tray 505.

The carriage 501 reciprocates in the main scanning direction along a guide axis (not shown) erected in a state of extending in the main scanning direction. The main scanning direction is parallel to the depth direction of the paper surface of FIG. The print head 502 is mounted on the carriage 501 and ejects ink to the print medium conveyed on the support base 503. The carriage 501 moves in the main scanning direction, and the print head 502 ejects ink to the print medium in the process of movement to form an image on the print medium. The print head 502 ejects K (black) ink and chromatic color ink (for example, C (cyan) ink, M (magenta) ink, Y (yellow) ink, etc.) to the print medium, and colors the print medium. It is possible to form an image or a monochrome image. Of course, the color and number of inks are examples, and inks of other colors may be adopted.

The cassette 504 accommodates the print medium and is detachably mounted inside the housing 500 of the printing unit 50. Reference numeral 600 is a housing of the reading unit 60. The printing unit 50 of the present embodiment is configured to include one cassette 504, but of course, two or more cassettes may be provided. In the case of single-sided printing, the print medium fed from the cassette 504 is conveyed along the route shown in T1 and printing is executed. That is, the print medium reverses from the state of being loaded in the cassette 504 and passes below the print head 502 in the vertical direction. The printed medium after printing is discharged to the opening 506 side formed on the front surface of the housing 500.

The rear paper feed tray 505 is mounted on the outside of the housing 500 and holds a print medium. In the case of single-sided printing, the print medium fed from the rear paper feed tray 505 into the housing 500 is conveyed along the route shown in T2, and printing is executed. That is, the vertical upper surface of the print medium loaded on the rear paper feed tray 505 becomes the print surface as it is (it does not reverse). The printed medium after printing is discharged to the opening 506 side.

Further, the printing unit 50 can print using a disc printing tray (hereinafter referred to as a disc tray) (hereinafter, not shown). The disc tray holds a disc (for example, a CD, a DVD, etc.) as a print medium. The disc tray holding the disc is conveyed along the route shown in T3, and printing is executed. That is, when the disc tray is inserted into the opening 506 by the user, it is conveyed toward the rear paper feed tray 505 side. After printing, the paper is conveyed from the rear paper feed tray 505 side toward the opening 506 side. A protrusion is formed near the center of the disc tray, and the protrusion fits into the opening in the center of the disc to hold the disc so that it does not shift. The printed surface of the disc is exposed over the entire surface.

In the present embodiment, the user makes a notch in a standard size paper used as a mount with a cutter knife or the like, inserts the end of the irregular print medium into the notch in the mount, and sets the irregular print medium in the mount. .. That is, the mount functions as a carrier sheet for transporting an irregular print medium. When the user sets the print medium set on the mount in the rear paper feed tray 505 and instructs the multifunction device 1 to start printing, the printing unit 50 sets the mount with the print medium set to T2. The ink is conveyed along the transfer route shown, and the print head 502 ejects ink to the print medium.

The reading unit 60 is a device for reading a document placed on a platen glass or a document set on an ADF document tray, for example, a well-known color image sensor, a light source, an actuator or a drive for transporting the document. It is equipped with circuits, sensors, mechanical parts, etc. In the present embodiment, in the scanning step (S105 in FIG. 3) described later, an indefinite print medium before printing is placed on the platen glass by the user and read by the reading unit 60.

(1-2) Printed matter production method:
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a production process of a printed matter using a mount. First, the processor 10 acquires print data (step S100). That is, the processor acquires the print data to be printed on the print medium using the mount. The print data may be acquired in any way. For example, the print data may be acquired by reading the original by the reading unit 60, or may be acquired from a memory card, a smartphone, a PC, or the like via the communication unit 40.

Subsequently, the processor 10 reads the print medium (step S105). That is, the processor 10 urges the user to place the print medium (print medium before printing) on which the print data acquired in step S100 is to be printed on the platen glass of the reading unit 60. When the user places the print medium on the platen glass and instructs the start of reading according to the guidance, the processor 10 controls the reading unit 60 to read the print medium. By reading, scan data (image data generated by reading by the reading unit 60) is generated. In this embodiment, an example of printing on the elliptical printing medium P as shown in FIG. 4 will be described. In order to make it easier to distinguish between the standard size mount and the irregular print medium on the drawing, the mount is white and the print medium is light gray. However, the color of the mount and the color of the print medium are particularly important. There is no limitation and each may be any color (the mount and the print medium may be the same color).

Subsequently, the processor 10 analyzes the scan data (step S110). That is, the processor 10 acquires the shape (contour) of the print medium based on the scan data. The processor 10 is based on the difference between the color of the print medium and the color of the platen cover (the cover that presses the print medium against the platen glass), the shape of the shadow due to a slight step between the edge of the print medium and the platen cover, and the like. , The shape of the print medium can be obtained.

Subsequently, the processor 10 arranges the frame, the print data (scaled data) scaled according to the shape of the print medium, and the cut line (step S115). Based on the shape of the print medium acquired in step S110, the processor 10 selects a mount having a size capable of containing the print medium from the standard sizes. For example, if the print medium has a shape that does not protrude from A4, A4 is selected. If there are a plurality of sizes available depending on the shape of the print medium, they may be presented and selected by the user. The mount is a standard-sized medium such as A4, B5, A3, or a postcard, and is selected from the sizes that can be printed by the multifunction device 1. The medium may be in the form of a sheet. The material may be wood or resin, plain paper, or a transparent film such as an OHP sheet.

The processor 10 arranges a frame indicating the shape of the print medium in an area on the memory indicating the mount of the selected size. The frame has a function of guiding the setting position when the print medium is set on the mount. Further, in the processor 10, all the ink ejection positions (ink ejection pixels) indicated by the print data acquired in step S100 are contained in the graphic inside the predetermined width of the graphic indicating the shape of the print medium acquired in step S110. As described above, the print data is scaled and arranged in the shape inside the default width of the shape indicating the shape of the print medium. The processor 10 may display a preview showing a frame or print data arranged in the frame on the touch panel display 30. Further, the user may be able to change the posture, size, and position of the image indicated by the print data arranged in the figure indicating the print medium while the preview is displayed to a desired mode.

When the user determines the arrangement, size, and orientation of the print data with respect to the figure indicating the print medium, the processor 10 arranges the image showing the cut line. The processor 10 may display a preview in which the image of the cut line is arranged together with the image of the frame and the print data in the frame on the touch panel display 30. Also, while this preview is displayed, the user may be able to change the position of the cut line that has already been placed, or may be able to add a new cut line. It may be possible to erase any of the cut lines that have already been placed.

The position and number of cut lines presented to the user by the processor 10 as initial values are calculated according to the shape of the print medium and the arrangement of print data. The position of the cut line and the shape of the cut line are calculated by the processor 10 so as to satisfy the following conditions (conditions of the cut line). In the present embodiment, the condition of the cut line includes that the cut line divides the figure indicated by the frame and both end points of the cut line are on the frame line indicating the frame. In addition, as a condition of the cut line, at least two cut lines are arranged, one cut line does not intersect and does not touch another cut line, and the ink ejection positions of the image in which the cut line indicates print data are not aligned with each other. It includes not dividing. The processor 10 calculates the coordinates at both ends of the cut line so as to satisfy these conditions. In addition, even when the position of the cut line is changed or added by the user's operation, the processor 10 adjusts so as to satisfy the above conditions.

For example, in FIG. 5, an image 55c composed of the characters “WELCOME” indicated by print data is arranged on an image (frame 55b) showing an elliptical frame, and further, images showing a cut line (cut lines 55a1, 55a2). ) Is placed to show an example of preview. In the present embodiment, the frame 55b is indicated by a solid line, and the cut lines 55a1 and 55a2 are indicated by a broken line. Further, the cut lines 55a1 and 55a2 may be arranged together with an image showing a word, a symbol or a pattern indicating that the cut is made along the line. Further, an image of a symbol (symbol 55e) for guiding the setting direction of the mount in the printing step of step S130 described later may be arranged on the mount.

As shown in the frame 55b of FIG. 5, the shape of the print medium of this embodiment is elliptical. When the shape of the print medium is a circle or an ellipse, the cut line may be at least two strings and two strings located with the center of gravity of the circle or the ellipse in between. Further, the cut line is arranged at a position that does not interfere with the ink ejection position of the image 55c. The cut line is arranged at a position where the length of the edge of the print medium to be inserted into the cut (the length in the direction orthogonal to the cut line. In the case of FIG. 5, 55d1 and 55d2) is equal to or greater than the default value. (Because if the length of the inserted end is too short, the print medium may fall off from the mount in the process of the user setting the mount in the paper feed tray or in the process of the printing unit 50 transporting the mount). ..

The cut line 55a1 shown in FIG. 5 limits the deviation of the frame 55b in the insertion direction (in the direction from the bottom to the top of the paper surface) when the end of the print medium is inserted into the cut (inserted in the cut). The width of the uncut part is longer than the notch, and both ends of the notch are on the border). Further, since both end points of the cut in the cut line 55a1 are on the frame line of the frame 55b, it is possible to prevent the print medium from shifting with respect to the frame 55b in the extending direction of the cut when the end of the print medium is inserted into the cut. To do. Further, the cut line 55a2 limits the deviation in the insertion direction (the direction from the top to the bottom of the paper surface) with respect to the frame 55b when the end portion of the print medium is inserted into the cut (not inserted in the cut). The width of the part is longer than the notch, and both ends of the notch are on the border). Further, since the end portion of the cut line 55a2 is on the frame line of the frame 55b, it is possible to prevent the print medium from being displaced with respect to the frame 55b in the extending direction of the cut when the end portion of the print medium is inserted into the cut. From the above, when the end portions of the print medium are inserted into the cut corresponding to the cut line 55a1 and the cut corresponding to the cut line 55a2, the print medium is held without being displaced with respect to the mount.

When printing is executed in a plurality of times as in another embodiment described later, in at least one printing out of the plurality of times, the cut line indicates the ink ejection position of the image indicating the print data. It may interfere with a part. That is, in a mount other than the mount for printing the part of the area, the cut line may interfere with the part of the area.

Subsequently, the processor 10 prints the print data, the frame, and the cut line on the mount (step S120). That is, the processor 10 generates mount print data showing the frame, the image 55c of the scaling factor, position, and orientation determined in step S115, the cut lines 55a1, 55a2, the frame 55b, and the symbol 55e, and the mount is based on the mount print data. Print on. The processor 10 controls the printing unit 50 to convey the mount into which the print medium is inserted along the transfer path T2 (in the case of the mount printing of S120, the transfer path T1 may be used), and the ink ejection position is set based on the mount print data. Discharge ink. That is, the processor 10 generates ink ejection data indicating the amount of ink ejected in each pixel at the ink ejection position based on the mount print data, and prints according to the ink ejection data. As a result of step S120, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, it is possible to produce a mount on which the frame 55b, the image 55c, the cut lines 55a1, 55a2, and the symbol 55e are printed.

By printing the frame 55b on the mount, the user can recognize the position where the print medium is set on the mount by the frame 55b, and set the print medium on the frame 55b so that the outer periphery of the print medium overlaps. As a result, the processor 10 can print the image 55c at a predetermined position on the print medium in S130 described later.

Further, by printing the print data (image 55c) to be printed on the print medium in the area where the print medium is to be set, the mount also functions as a full-scale preview when printing the print medium. Therefore, the user can recognize the print image by this mount before printing on the print medium.

Subsequently, the user makes a cut in the cut line of the mount, inserts the print medium into the cut, and causes the mount to hold the print medium (step S125). That is, when the processor 10 finishes the mount printing step of step S120, the processor 10 makes a cut on the cut line printed on the mount via the touch panel display 30, and the print medium so that the outer periphery overlaps the frame printed on the mount. Guidance to insert the end of the print medium into the notch while overlapping. The user makes a notch in the notch line of the mount according to the guidance with a cutter knife or the like. The user also inserts the edge of the print medium into the formed notch. FIG. 6 shows a state in which the ends 55g1 and 55g2 of the elliptical printing medium P are inserted into the cuts (cuts formed at the positions of 55a1 and 55a2) of the mount CS, respectively. The surface of the mount on which the symbol 55e is printed is called the front surface. By being inserted into the notch, the end portions 55g1 and 55g2 are not exposed on the front surface side of the mount CS, and the central portion 55f of the print medium P is exposed on the front surface side of the mount CS.

Subsequently, the user causes the printing unit to print the printing medium with the printing medium set on the mount (step S130). That is, the processor 10 guides the user to set the mount in which the print medium is set in the rear paper feed tray 505 of the printing unit 50. At this time, the processor 10 guides the processor 10 to set the back paper feed tray 505 so that the end portion of the mount on which the symbol 55e is printed is the starting end in the transport direction. Further, the processor 10 guides the processor 10 to set the back paper feed tray 505 so that the side of the mount on which the symbol 55e is printed is on the upper side in the vertical direction.

When the user sets the mount on which the print medium P is set in the rear paper feed tray 505 as described above and instructs the start of printing, the processor 10 sets the mount in which the print medium P is set in T2 shown in FIG. When the central portion 55f of the print medium P passes below the print head 502 in the vertical direction, the ink is ejected to the ink ejection position of the image 55c. That is, the processor 10 generates ink ejection data indicating the amount of ink ejected in each pixel at the ink ejection position based on the print data, and executes printing according to the ink ejection data. When all the ink ejection for forming the image 55c on the print medium P is completed, an image based on the print data is formed in the central portion 55f and the end portions 55g1 and 55g2 are inserted into the cuts in the mount CS as shown in FIG. The print medium P is discharged to the opening 506 in the same state. The user can obtain a printed matter (printed print medium) as shown in FIG. 8 by peeling off the print medium P from the mount CS. In this embodiment, since the printed matter as shown in FIG. 8 is produced by performing S100 to S130 once, the printing process of S130 corresponds to the first printing.

As described above, according to this production method, the user can easily and inexpensively create a mount (carrier sheet) that fits the shape of a non-standard-sized print medium and can be conveyed while preventing deviation. can do. Then, using the created mount, the user can make the multifunction device 1 print on printing media having various shapes. When printing an image showing the same print data on a print medium having the same shape, the user can repeatedly use the mount once created.

(2) Other embodiments:
The above embodiment is an example for carrying out the present invention, and various other embodiments can be adopted. For example, the printing system includes a scanner that reads a print medium, a first printer that prints a cut line at a position on the first mount calculated according to the shape of the print medium read by the scanner, and a cut in the first mount. It suffices to include a second printer that prints based on the print data on the print medium inserted at the position of the line. The printing system may be composed of one multifunction device (having a printing function and a reading function), a multifunction device and a computer (for example, a PC or a tablet terminal, etc.), or separate from each other. It may consist of a scanner, a printer, and a computer. Guidance to the user and operations such as changing the scaling ratio and position of the print data by the user may be performed in the UI (User Interface) section of the multifunction device, or a PC or tablet connected to the printer or scanner. It may be implemented in the UI part of the terminal. When the printing system is realized by one multifunction device 1 as in the above embodiment, the reading unit 60 corresponds to the scanner, and the printing unit 50 corresponds to the first printer and the second printer. The reading of the print medium may be realized by the user acquiring an image taken by a digital camera.

A method other than the serial inkjet method may be adopted for the printing unit. For example, a line inkjet method may be adopted, or a transfer method or sublimation may be adopted. The transport path of the mount with the print medium inserted as shown in the above embodiment is an example, and is not limited to this. For example, it may be transported by the routes of T1 and T3 shown in FIG. Further, depending on the configuration of the printing unit, it may be conveyed by various other methods or transfer routes. Further, the printing unit may move to print on the stopped mount and the printing medium.

Multiple print media are set on one mount so that they do not overlap each other (the cut line is also determined based on the shape of each print medium), and multiple print media are set on the mount in the process of transporting one mount. You may adopt the method of performing printing on the printing medium of.

The double-sided tape may be used to prevent the print medium from shifting with respect to the mount. That is, the double-sided tape may be attached to the area of the mount on which the print media are to be stacked, and the back surface of the print surface of the print medium and the mount may be attached by the double-sided tape. In that case, the end points of the cut line do not necessarily have to be located on the frame line indicating the shape of the print medium, and may be located outside the frame line. This is because the double-sided tape can prevent the print medium from being displaced with respect to the paper surface direction of the mount (because the need to prevent the deviation is reduced by the edge of the notch).

In the case of the method of simply pasting the print medium on the mount with double-sided tape or the like and executing printing without forming a notch and inserting it into the notch, for example, when the edge of the print medium is warped. The warp may not be eliminated (when the adhesive strength of the double-sided tape is weaker than the force that the print medium tries to warp, etc. When the adhesive strength of the double-sided tape is strong, the print medium is peeled off from the mount. The back side of the print medium may be damaged or the adhesive layer of the double-sided tape may remain on the back side of the print medium). If the warp is not eliminated, it may interfere with the members of the transport path and cause the print medium to fold or jam. Further, due to the warpage, the distance from the print head 502 varies depending on the position in the print medium, and the print quality may deteriorate. Warpage of the print medium can be reduced by inserting the edge of the print medium into the notch in the mount.

The conditions of the cut line may include the following conditions. When the print medium is a polygon, it may be included as a line connecting points (other than the apex) on adjacent sides with the apex of the convex portion (a vertex having an internal angle less than 180 degrees). Also, the width of the edge of the print medium inserted into the cut in the direction parallel to the cut line is not larger than the length of the cut line (if the width in the direction parallel to the cut line is longer than the length of the cut line, the cut will be made. It may be included because it is difficult to insert the print medium and the notch may be torn during insertion).

For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the cut line is a pair consisting of two lines connecting the points excluding the apex of the convex portion on the adjacent side with the apex of the convex portion sandwiched so as not to intersect each other. You may. Place the print medium on the back side of the mount from the cut line of the two cut lines of the same pair closer to the center of the print medium to the cut line of the cut line farther from the center of the print medium. The print medium may be held by the mount by sneaking in and returning the print medium to the front side of the mount again on the tip side of the notch line on the far side.

The cut line may be a straight line or a curved line. Further, the mount may be cut paper or roll paper.

A position where the print medium is exposed at a position different from that when the print medium is inserted into the first mount after the first printing is performed on the area of the print medium that is exposed while being inserted into the first mount. The second mount on which the cut line is printed is printed, a cut is made at the position of the cut line on the second mount on which the cut line is printed, the print medium is inserted into the notch on the second mount, and the second mount is printed. The second printing may be performed on the unprinted area of the inserted print medium. That is, printing on one printing medium may be performed in a plurality of times.

For example, a case where it is desired to print images 55i1, 55i2, 55i3, 55i4, 55j on a rectangular print medium P1 in the arrangement shown in FIG. 10 will be described as an example. In this case, in the first printing, as shown in FIG. 11, the end portions of the print medium P1 are inserted into the notches made by the notch lines 55k1 and 55k2 of the mount CS1, and the images are located in the exposed areas in this state. 55i1, 55i4, 55j are printed. Images 55i2 and 55i3 are not printed even after the first printing is completed. In the second printing, as shown in FIG. 12, the end portions of the print medium P1 are inserted into the notches made by the notch lines 55m1 and 55m2 of the mount CS2, and are located in the exposed area in this state. The unprinted images 55i2 and 55i3 are printed. In this way, printing may be performed on the printing medium in a plurality of times using mounts having different cut positions.

Since it is included in the area covered by the mount CS1 in the first printing, the image area included in the area may be determined to be an unprinted area, or the mount CS1 may be used in the first printing. An area of an image that is not covered and is exposed but is not a print target in the first printing may be determined as an unprinted area. That is, the unprinted area after the end of the first printing does not necessarily have to be included in the area covered by the mount CS1 at the time of the first printing.

After the first printing shown in FIG. 11 is completed, the printing medium P1 may be set again on the same mount CS1 as shown in FIG. 13 and the second printing may be performed. That is, the edge of the print medium P1 covered with the mount CS1 in the first printing is exposed to the front surface side of the mount CS1 in the second printing, and is exposed to the front surface side of the mount CS1 in the first printing. The central portion of the print medium P1 may be set again so as to be covered with the mount CS1 in the second printing.

Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied as a program executed by a computer or a system (device). Further, the system, program, and method as described above may be realized as a single device or may be realized by using parts provided by a plurality of devices, and include various aspects. In addition, some of them are software and some of them are hardware, which can be changed as appropriate. Further, the invention is also established as a recording medium for a program that controls a system. Of course, the recording medium of the program may be a magnetic recording medium or a semiconductor memory, and any recording medium to be developed in the future can be considered in exactly the same way.

1 ... Multifunction device, 10 ... Processor, 20 ... Non-volatile memory, 30 ... Touch panel display, 40 ... Communication unit, 50 ... Printing unit, 55a1 ... Cut line, 55a2 ... Cut line, 55b ... Frame, 55c ... Image, 55e ... Symbol, 55f ... Central part, 55g1, 55g2 ... End part, 60 ... Reading part, 500 ... Housing, 501 ... Carriage, 502 ... Print head, 503 ... Support base, 504 ... Cassette, 505 ... Rear paper feed tray, 506 ... opening, CS ... mount, CS1 ... mount, CS2 ... mount, P ... print medium, P1 ... print medium

Claims (6)

Have the print medium read
A cut line is printed at a position on the first mount calculated according to the shape of the print medium.
Make a cut at the position of the cut line on the first mount on which the cut line is printed.
The print medium is inserted into the notch of the first mount,
The first printing is performed on the printing medium inserted in the first mount.
Printed matter production method. The first printing is performed based on the scaling data obtained by scaling the print data to be printed on the printing medium so as to fit in the size of the read print medium.
The method for producing a printed matter according to claim 1. In the first mount, the print data to be printed on the print medium is printed in the area where the print medium is to be overlapped together with the cut line.
The method for producing a printed matter according to claim 1 or 2. On the first mount, a frame indicating an area where the print medium is to be overlapped is printed together with the cut line.
The method for producing a printed matter according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A second mount on which the cut line is printed is printed at a position where a position different from the case where the print medium is inserted into the first mount is exposed.
Make a cut at the position of the cut line on the second mount on which the cut line is printed.
The print medium is inserted into the notch of the second mount,
The second printing is performed on the unprinted area of the printing medium inserted into the second mount.
The method for producing a printed matter according to any one of claims 1 to 4. A scanner that reads print media and
A first printer that prints a cut line at a position on the first mount calculated according to the shape of the print medium read by the scanner.
A second printer that prints based on print data on the print medium inserted at the position of the cut line on the first mount, and
A printing system equipped with.