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WO2009107534A1 - Cassette à bande, appareil de fabrication de bande et système de fabrication de bande - Google Patents

Cassette à bande, appareil de fabrication de bande et système de fabrication de bande Download PDF

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WO2009107534A1
WO2009107534A1 PCT/JP2009/052858 JP2009052858W WO2009107534A1 WO 2009107534 A1 WO2009107534 A1 WO 2009107534A1 JP 2009052858 W JP2009052858 W JP 2009052858W WO 2009107534 A1 WO2009107534 A1 WO 2009107534A1
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晃志郎 山口
強 長江
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J15/00—Devices or arrangements of selective printing mechanisms, e.g. ink-jet printers or thermal printers, specially adapted for supporting or handling copy material in continuous form, e.g. webs
    • B41J15/04—Supporting, feeding, or guiding devices; Mountings for web rolls or spindles
    • B41J15/044—Cassettes or cartridges containing continuous copy material, tape, for setting into printing devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J3/00—Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed
    • B41J3/407—Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
    • B41J3/4075—Tape printers; Label printers

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  • the present invention relates to a printing tape and a tape cassette, a tape making device, and a tape making system capable of suppressing consumption of a bonding tape bonded to the printing tape.
  • Patent Document 1 the printing surface is protected by bonding an adhesive tape to the printing surface of the printing tape.
  • the printing tape can be cut immediately after printing, but on the other hand, it is necessary to provide a cutting mechanism for cutting the adhesive tape.
  • the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and can be used in a tape making apparatus having a single cutting mechanism, and is a printing tape and a bonding tape bonded to the printing tape.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a tape cassette capable of suppressing the consumption amount of the tape.
  • an object of this invention is to provide the tape production apparatus and tape production system which can suppress the consumption of the printing tape and the bonding tape bonded together by this printing tape.
  • the invention according to claim 1 is a tape cassette, which is not sticky at normal temperature, and is printed with a bonding tape coated with a heat-active adhesive that emits tackiness when heated.
  • a printing tape having a printing surface; a tape feeding roller that is positioned downstream of the printing position on the printing tape with respect to the tape conveyance direction, and that conveys the printing tape and the bonding tape after printing; and the bonding tape,
  • the printing surface of the printing tape and the thermally active adhesive of the bonding tape come into contact with each other to perform printing.
  • a discharge direction downstream side of the printing tape than location and characterized by having a heating region where the bonding tape until the position of the tape feed roller is thermally activated.
  • the adhesive of the adhesive tape to which the adhesive has been applied and the printing surface of the printing tape on which printing is performed contact the downstream side in the discharge direction from the printing position. And since the said adhesive is heat activation, the adhesiveness of the said bonding tape can be controlled and the bonding control of the bonding tape and printing tape which contact can be performed. Further, the printing apparatus to which the tape cassette is mounted can be configured to have one cutter unit.
  • the invention according to claim 2 is the tape cassette according to claim 1, wherein the tape feed roller is a heat roller, and the bonding tape is thermally activated at the position of the tape feed roller.
  • the tape feed roller of the tape cassette is a heat roller, and the bonding tape is thermally activated at the position of the tape feed roller.
  • the heating apparatus for activating the adhesive of the bonding tape and the conveying apparatus for the bonding tape can be realized by one apparatus.
  • the invention according to claim 3 is the tape cassette according to claim 1, further comprising an opening into which the heating member of the tape printer is inserted in the heating region, wherein the bonding is performed at the position of the heating member.
  • the tape is thermally activated.
  • the tape cassette includes an opening for inserting a heating member included in the tape printer, and the bonding tape is thermally activated at the position of the heating member. Thereby, the heating member which a tape printer has can be inserted in a cassette.
  • the invention according to claim 4 is the tape cassette according to claim 1 or claim 3, further comprising a position restricting member for restricting a position of a heating member of the tape printer.
  • the tape cassette includes a position regulating member that regulates the position of the heating member of the tape printer. Thereby, the position when a heating member moves to the bonding tape side can be controlled.
  • the invention according to claim 5 is the tape cassette according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the tape feeding roller cooperates with a tape feeding sub-roller included in the tape printer, so Further, the printing surface of the printing tape and the thermally active adhesive of the bonding tape are brought into contact with each other on the downstream side in the discharge direction of the printing tape.
  • the printing surface of the printing tape and the adhesive of the bonding tape come into contact with each other on the downstream side in the transport direction from the printing position by the cooperation of the tape feeding roller and the tape feeding sub-roller. Thereby, in a state where the adhesive of the bonding tape is activated, the bonding tape can be bonded to the printing tape.
  • the invention according to claim 6 is the tape cassette according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which is located between the cutting device of the tape printer and the tape feed roller, and the printing tape and the bonding A holding part for guiding and regulating the tape is formed.
  • the tape cassette includes a holding unit that guides and regulates the printing tape and the bonding tape. By this. The printing tape and the bonding tape can be reliably conveyed to the cutting device side.
  • the invention according to claim 7 is the tape cassette according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the printing tape and the bonding tape adhere to each other when the adhesive of the bonding tape is not in a heat activated state. It is characterized by not.
  • the invention according to claim 8 is the tape cassette according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the cassette case further stores an ink ribbon, and the ink surface of the ink ribbon and the ink surface at the printing position The printing tape is in contact with the printing surface.
  • the tape cassette contains an ink ribbon. Thereby, it is not necessary to attach an ink ribbon to the printing apparatus separately from the tape cassette.
  • the invention according to claim 9 is the tape cassette according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the bonding tape is transparent and the adhesive is transparent in an activated state. .
  • the tape cassette is transparent when the adhesive is activated. Thereby, the printed content can be visually recognized through the activated adhesive.
  • the invention according to claim 10 is the tape cassette according to claim 9, wherein the printing tape has an adhesive layer on the back side of the printing surface.
  • the tape cassette has an adhesive layer on the back side of the printing surface. Thereby, the produced printing tape can be stuck on a desired place.
  • the invention according to claim 11 is characterized in that a release paper is affixed to the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer side of the printing tape, and a mark print detected by a sensor is applied to the release paper.
  • release paper is attached to the adhesive layer side of the printing tape, and mark printing detected by a sensor is applied to the release paper.
  • the produced printing tape can be stored for a long period of time, and the release paper can be peeled off and attached to a desired location.
  • the conveyance amount of the printing tape can be recognized by detecting mark printing.
  • the invention according to claim 12 is a tape making device, which is not sticky at normal temperature, and has a bonding tape coated with a heat-active pressure sensitive adhesive that emits stickiness when heated, and printing is performed.
  • a printing tape having a printing surface, a tape feeding roller that conveys the printing tape and the bonding tape after printing, a cassette case that houses the bonding tape, the printing tape, and the tape feeding roller. And a support member that engages and supports the tape feed roller.
  • the print tape is located downstream of the print tape in the discharge direction of the print tape.
  • the printing surface of the tape and the thermally active adhesive of the bonding tape are in contact with each other, and the tape feed sub-roller and the tape feed roller are separated and pressed.
  • First separation pressure contact means to perform, and second separation pressure contact means to separate and press the print head and the platen roller, and the first separation pressure contact means and the second separation pressure contact means are independent of each other. Operable, and the separation / pressure contact between the tape feed sub-roller and the tape feed roller by the first separation pressure contact means, and the separation / pressure contact between the print head and the platen roller by the second separation pressure contact means, respectively.
  • the tape feed sub-roller or the support member is a heating device, and includes a heating control means for controlling the thermal state of the tape feed sub-roller or the support member, and the heating control. Means for the tape feed sub-roller at least while the printed tape passes through the tape feed sub-roller.
  • the tape feeding sub-roller is in a heated state at least while the printed printing tape passes through the tape feeding sub-roller, and the heat-sensitive adhesive of the bonding tape is generated.
  • the agent is activated, and the bonded tape and the printed printing tape are bonded together.
  • the adhesive of the adhesive tape to which the adhesive has been applied and the printing surface of the printing tape on which printing is performed contact the downstream side in the discharge direction from the printing position. Moreover, the heat state of the adhesive of a bonding tape is controlled. Thereby, the tape feeding sub-roller is in a heated state at least while the printed printing tape passes through the tape feeding sub-roller, and the heat-active adhesive of the bonding tape is activated, and the bonding tape And the printed printing tape can be bonded together.
  • the invention according to claim 13 is the tape making device according to claim 12, wherein the heating control means moves the tape feeding sub-roller when the trailing end of the printed printing tape reaches the tape feeding sub-roller.
  • the conveying means In a non-heated state, further comprising a conveying means and a cutting means, the conveying means is configured such that when the tape feeding sub-roller is in a non-heated state, the printed printing tape is placed at the rear end of the printed printing tape.
  • the cutting means cuts the rear end of the printed printing tape together with the bonding tape, and the conveying means cuts the printed printing tape and the bonding together.
  • the tape is transported in a direction opposite to the discharging direction until the leading end reaches the first predetermined position, and the transporting means is configured to cut the bonded tape, and the leading end is the second. From said discharge direction to a predetermined position, characterized in that the transport in the reverse direction.
  • the tape making device puts the tape feeding sub-roller into a non-heated state when the trailing end of the printed printing tape reaches the tape feeding sub-roller.
  • the printed printing tape is conveyed downstream in the discharge direction until the rear end of the printed printing tape reaches the cutting position.
  • the cutting means cuts the rear end of the printed printing tape together with the bonding tape.
  • the cut printing tape and the bonding tape are conveyed in the direction opposite to the discharging direction until the leading end reaches the first predetermined position, and the cutting bonding tape has the second end at the second end. To the predetermined position in the direction opposite to the discharge direction. Thereby, consumption of a printing tape and a bonding tape can be suppressed.
  • the invention according to claim 14 is the tape making apparatus according to claim 13, further comprising a reading sensor that reads a mark printed on the back side of the printing surface of the printing tape, and the reading sensor reads the reading
  • the position of the printing tape is detected based on a mark
  • the second separation pressure contact means separates the printing head and the platen roller when the printing tape and the adhesive tape are conveyed in the reverse direction.
  • the printing tape and the platen roller are relatively separated from each other, and the first separation means is configured such that only the printing tape is in the reverse direction.
  • the tape feed roller and the tape feed sub-roller are separated from each other when being transported to the center.
  • the tape producing device reads a mark printed on the back side of the printing surface of the printing tape and detects the position of the printing tape. Thereby, the conveyance amount of a printing tape can be recognized.
  • the invention according to claim 15 is a tape making device, which is not sticky at room temperature, and is printed with a bonding tape coated with a heat-active adhesive that emits tackiness when heated.
  • a tape having a printing surface, a heat roller that conveys the printed tape and the bonding tape after printing, and a cassette case that houses the bonding tape, the printing tape, and the heat roller.
  • the cassette is detachable, and includes a support member that engages and supports the tape feed roller. When the tape cassette is mounted, printing on the printing tape is performed downstream of the printing tape in the discharge direction of the printing tape. The surface and the heat-activatable adhesive of the bonding tape come into contact with each other, and the tape feed sub-roller and the heat roller are separated and pressed against each other.
  • a fourth separation pressure contact means that separates and presses the print head and the platen roller, and the third separation pressure contact means and the fourth separation pressure contact means can operate independently.
  • the separation / pressure contact between the tape feed sub-roller and the heat roller by the third separation pressure contact means and the separation / pressure contact between the print head and the platen roller by the fourth separation pressure contact means are independently performed.
  • the heating control means includes heating pressure control means for controlling a heat state of the heat roller or the support member, and the heating control means has at least a printed printing tape on the tape feed sub-roller with respect to the heat roller.
  • the heat roller generates heat necessary for thermal activation of the adhesive of the bonding tape, and at least the printed printing tape is While passing through the tape feed subroller is in a heated state, thermal activation of the adhesive of the bonding tape is characterized in that it is activated.
  • the adhesive of the adhesive tape to which the adhesive is applied and the printing surface of the printing tape on which printing is performed contact the downstream side in the discharge direction from the printing position. Moreover, the heat state of the adhesive of a bonding tape is controlled. As a result, the heat roller is in a heated state at least while the printed printing tape passes through the tape feed sub-roller, the heat-active adhesive of the bonding tape is activated, and the bonding tape and the bonding tape Can be attached to printed tape.
  • the invention according to claim 16 is the tape making apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the heating control means moves the heat roller or the support member when the rear end of the printed printing tape reaches the heat roller. In the non-heated state, it further comprises a conveying means and a cutting means, and the conveying means cuts the printed printing tape with the trailing end of the printed printing tape in a non-heated state of the heat roller. Until the position is reached, the sheet is conveyed downstream in the discharge direction, the cutting means cuts the rear end of the printed printing tape together with the bonding tape, and the conveying means includes the cut printing tape and the pasting tape.
  • the alignment tape is conveyed in a direction opposite to the discharge direction until the leading end reaches the first predetermined position, and the conveying means conveys the cut bonding tape at the second predetermined position. From said discharge direction until, characterized in that the transport in the reverse direction.
  • the tape making device puts the heat roller in a non-heated state when the rear end of the printed printing tape reaches the heat roller.
  • the printed printing tape is conveyed downstream in the discharge direction until the rear end of the printed printing tape reaches the cutting position.
  • the cutting means cuts the rear end of the printed printing tape together with the bonding tape.
  • the cut printing tape and the bonding tape are conveyed in the direction opposite to the discharging direction until the leading end reaches the first predetermined position, and the cutting bonding tape has the second end at the second end. To the predetermined position in the direction opposite to the discharge direction. Thereby, consumption of a printing tape and a bonding tape can be suppressed.
  • the invention according to claim 17 is the tape making apparatus according to claim 16, further comprising a reading sensor that reads a mark printed on the back side of the printing surface of the printing tape, and the reading sensor reads the reading
  • the position of the print tape is detected based on a mark
  • the fourth separation pressure contact means separates the print head and the platen roller when the print tape and the adhesive tape are conveyed in the reverse direction.
  • the printing tape and the platen roller are relatively separated from each other, and the third separation means is configured such that only the printing tape is in the reverse direction.
  • the tape feed roller and the tape feed sub-roller are separated from each other when being transported to the center.
  • the tape producing device reads a mark printed on the back side of the printing surface of the printing tape and detects the position of the printing tape. Thereby, the conveyance amount of a printing tape can be recognized.
  • the invention according to claim 18 is the tape making device according to any one of claims 13, 14, 16, and 17, further comprising a tip position detecting device, wherein the tip position detecting device comprises: The leading ends of the cut printing tape and the bonding tape are detected, and the conveying means conveys in the discharge direction until the leading ends of the cut printing tape and the bonding tape are detected by the leading edge position detecting device. Then, the cut printing tape and the bonding tape are conveyed in the discharge direction until the leading end is detected by the leading end position detecting device, whereby the position of the leading end is specified, and the first predetermined tape is detected. Is the position of the guided tape transport path located downstream of the tape feed sub-roller in the discharge direction, and the second predetermined position is the discharge position rather than the print position. Located in the downstream side, and wherein the the position of the tape transport path is guided to a position in the discharge direction upstream side of the tape feed subroller.
  • the position of the leading end is specified by transporting the cut printing tape and the bonding tape in the discharge direction until the leading end is detected by the leading end position detecting device.
  • the first predetermined position is a position of a guided tape transport path located downstream of the tape feeding sub-roller in the discharge direction
  • the second predetermined position is more than the printing position. This is the position of the guided tape transport path that is located downstream in the discharge direction and located upstream of the tape feed sub-roller in the discharge direction.
  • the invention according to claim 19 is a tape making system comprising a print head, a platen, a tape feed sub-roller, and a thermal activity that does not have stickiness at room temperature and generates tackiness by heating.
  • a bonding tape coated with an adhesive a printing tape having a printing surface on which printing is performed, a tape feeding roller that conveys the printing tape and the bonding tape after printing, the bonding tape,
  • a print head having a first pressure-contacting means for contacting and contacting the tape feed sub-roller and the tape feed roller, wherein the print surface of the print tape and the thermally active adhesive of the bonding tape are in contact with each other; And a second separation pressure contact means for separating and pressure-contacting the platen roller, and the first separation pressure contact means and the second separation pressure contact means can operate independently, and the first separation pressure contact means
  • a separation pressure contact control means for independently performing separation / pressure contact between the tape feed sub-roller and the tape feed roller, and separation / pressure contact between the print head and the platen roller by the second separation pressure contact means,
  • the tape feed sub-roller or the support member is a heating device, and has a heating control means for controlling a heat state of the tape feed sub-roller or the support member.
  • the troller heating control means causes the tape feeding sub-roller to generate heat necessary for the thermal activation of the adhesive of the bonding tape while at least the printed printing tape passes through the tape feeding sub-roller.
  • the feeding sub-roller is in a heated state at least while the printed printing tape passes through the tape feeding sub-roller, and the thermally active adhesive of the bonding tape is activated, and the bonding tape and the printed printing It is characterized by being bonded to a tape.
  • the adhesive of the adhesive tape to which the adhesive has been applied and the printing surface of the printing tape on which printing is performed contact the downstream side in the discharge direction from the printing position. Moreover, the heat state of the adhesive of a bonding tape is controlled. Thereby, the tape feeding sub-roller is in a heated state at least while the printed printing tape passes through the tape feeding sub-roller, and the heat-active adhesive of the bonding tape is activated, and the bonding tape And the printed printing tape can be bonded together.
  • the invention according to claim 20 is a tape making system, which is a tape making device provided with a print head, a platen, and a tape feed sub-roller, and has no stickiness at room temperature, and emits stickiness when heated.
  • a bonding tape to which a thermally active adhesive is applied ; a printing tape having a printing surface on which printing is performed; a heat roller for conveying the printing tape and the bonding tape after printing; and the bonding tape;
  • a tape cassette having the printing tape and a cassette case for accommodating the tape feeding roller, the tape cassette being detachable from the tape making device, and a support member for engaging and supporting the tape feeding roller In the state where the tape cassette is mounted, the print cassette is disposed downstream of the print position in the discharge direction of the print tape.
  • the print surface of the tape and the thermally active adhesive of the bonding tape are in contact with each other, and there is a third separation pressure contact means for separating and pressure-contacting the tape feed sub-roller and the heat roller, and the print head and the It has a 4th separation pressure contact means which performs separation and pressure contact with the platen roller, and the 3rd separation pressure contact means and the 4th separation pressure contact means can operate independently, and the tape by the 3rd separation pressure contact means
  • a separation pressure contact control unit that independently performs separation / pressure contact between the feed sub-roller and the heat roller, and separation / pressure contact between the print head and the platen roller by the fourth separation pressure contact unit; Heating control means for controlling the heat state of the support member, and the heating control means feeds at least the printed printing tape to the heat roller.
  • the roller While passing through the roller, it generates heat necessary for the thermal activation of the adhesive of the bonding tape, and the heat roller is in a heated state at least while the printed printing tape passes through the tape feed sub-roller.
  • the heat-activatable adhesive of the bonding tape is activated.
  • the adhesive of the adhesive tape to which the adhesive has been applied and the printing surface of the printing tape on which printing is performed contact the downstream side in the discharge direction from the printing position. Moreover, the heat state of the adhesive of a bonding tape is controlled. As a result, the heat roller is in a heated state at least while the printed printing tape passes through the tape feed sub-roller, the heat-active adhesive of the bonding tape is activated, and the bonding tape and the bonding tape Can be attached to printed tape.
  • a twenty-first aspect of the present invention is a tape making device comprising a print head and a platen roller.
  • the tape making device has no adhesiveness at room temperature, and heat-activatable adhesive that emits adhesiveness when heated.
  • a tape cassette having a cassette case for storing the tape feed roller is detachable. When the tape cassette is mounted, the print tape is disposed downstream of the print tape in the discharge direction of the print tape.
  • the printing surface and the thermally active adhesive of the bonding tape are in contact with each other, located downstream of the printing position, and the bonding tape.
  • a heating device that contacts the printing tape and a heating control device that controls a heat state of the heating device, and the heating control device heats at least the printed printing tape to the heating device. While passing through the apparatus, the heat necessary for thermal activation of the adhesive of the bonding tape is generated, and the heating device is in a heated state at least while the printed printing tape passes through the heating device, The heat-activatable adhesive of the bonding tape is activated, and the bonding tape and the printed printing tape are bonded together.
  • the adhesive of the adhesive tape to which the adhesive has been applied and the printing surface of the printing tape on which printing is performed contact the downstream side in the discharge direction from the printing position. Moreover, the heat state of the adhesive of a bonding tape is controlled. Thereby, the tape feeding sub-roller is in a heated state at least while the printed printing tape passes through the tape feeding sub-roller, and the heat-active adhesive of the bonding tape is activated, and the bonding tape And the printed printing tape can be bonded together.
  • the invention according to claim 22 is the tape making apparatus according to claim 21, further comprising a bonding roller positioned on the downstream side in the discharge direction of the printing tape with respect to the heating device, wherein the bonding roller is the tape In a state in which the cassette is mounted, the tape feed roller faces the tape feeding roller, and the laminating roller and the tape feeding roller bond the laminating tape and the printed tape together.
  • the tape making apparatus has a laminating roller on the downstream side in the discharge direction of the printing tape from the heating apparatus. That is, the heating device is configured separately from the bonding roller. Thereby, the bonding tape can be heated in the stage before bonding the printing tape and the bonding tape.
  • the invention according to claim 23 is the tape making device according to claim 21 or claim 22, wherein the heating control device reaches the heating device, and a rear end of the printed printing tape reaches the heating device.
  • the heating device When the heating device is in a non-heated state, the printed printing tape is transferred to the trailing end of the printed printing tape. It is conveyed downstream in the discharging direction until it reaches the cutting position, the cutting device cuts the rear end of the printed printing tape together with the bonding tape, and the conveying device is configured to cut the printed tape and the cut tape
  • the bonding tape is conveyed in a direction opposite to the discharging direction until the leading end reaches the first predetermined position, and the conveying device transfers the cut bonding tape to the second predetermined position.
  • Said The exit direction characterized in that the transport in the reverse direction.
  • the tape making device puts the tape feeding sub-roller into a non-heated state when the trailing end of the printed printing tape reaches the tape feeding sub-roller.
  • the printed printing tape is conveyed downstream in the discharge direction until the rear end of the printed printing tape reaches the cutting position.
  • the cutting means cuts the rear end of the printed printing tape together with the bonding tape.
  • the cut printing tape and the bonding tape are conveyed in the direction opposite to the discharging direction until the leading end reaches the first predetermined position, and the cutting bonding tape has the second end at the second end. To the predetermined position in the direction opposite to the discharge direction. Thereby, consumption of a printing tape and a bonding tape can be suppressed.
  • the invention according to claim 24 is the tape making device according to claim 23, further comprising a tip position detecting device, wherein the tip position detecting device detects the tips of the cut print tape and the bonding tape, and The conveying device conveys in the discharge direction until the leading ends of the cut printing tape and the bonding tape are detected by the leading edge position detection device, and the leading ends of the cutting printing tape and the bonding tape are The position of the tip is specified by being conveyed in the discharge direction until it is detected by the tip position detection device, and the first predetermined position is located downstream of the tape feed sub-roller in the discharge direction. The second predetermined position is located on the downstream side in the discharge direction with respect to the print position, and the tape feed position is Characterized in that than roller is a position of the tape transport path is guided to a position in the discharge direction upstream side.
  • the position of the leading end is specified by transporting the cut printing tape and the bonding tape in the discharge direction until the leading end is detected by the leading end position detecting device.
  • the first predetermined position is a position of a guided tape transport path located downstream of the tape feeding sub-roller in the discharge direction
  • the second predetermined position is more than the printing position. This is the position of the guided tape transport path that is located downstream in the discharge direction and located upstream of the tape feed sub-roller in the discharge direction.
  • the invention according to claim 25 is the tape making device according to claim 23 or claim 24, further comprising a reading sensor that reads a mark printed on the back side of the printing surface of the printing tape, A first separation pressure contact device that detects the position of the print tape based on the read mark and separates and presses the laminating roller and the tape feed roller; and the separation between the print head and the platen roller A second separation pressure welding device that performs pressure contact, and a third separation pressure welding device that performs separation and pressure contact between the heating device and the position regulating device, the first separation pressure welding device, the second separation pressure welding device, and a third The separation pressure welding devices can operate independently, and when the rear end of the printed tape reaches the heating device, the third separation pressure welding device separates the heating device and the position regulating device, When the printing tape and the bonding tape are conveyed in the reverse direction, the print head, the platen roller, the heating device, and the position regulating device are moved by the second separation pressure contact device and the third separation pressure contact device.
  • a separation pressure contact control device for controlling the feed roller, the print head, the platen roller, and the heating device and the position regulating device to separate is provided.
  • the tape producing device reads a mark printed on the back side of the printing surface of the printing tape and detects the position of the printing tape. Thereby, the conveyance amount of a printing tape can be recognized.
  • the invention according to claim 26 is the tape producing device according to claim 25, wherein the position regulating device is provided in the tape cassette.
  • the position regulating device is provided in the tape cassette. Thereby, attachment and detachment of a tape cassette can be made easy.
  • the invention according to claim 27 is the tape producing device according to claim 25, wherein the position regulating device is provided in the tape producing device.
  • the tape making device has a position regulating device. Thereby, it is not necessary to have a position control apparatus on the tape cassette side, and the cost of the tape cassette can be reduced.
  • the present invention it is possible to suppress the consumption of the printing tape and the bonding tape bonded to the printing tape.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a relationship between a printing tape 17 and an ink ribbon 19 in a printing process according to the first embodiment. It is the figure which showed an example of the zebra mark. In 1st Embodiment, it is the schematic diagram which showed the relationship between the tape feeding sub roller in a heating state, the printed printing tape, and the bonding tape.
  • 1st Embodiment it is the schematic diagram which showed the relationship between the tape feed sub roller in a non-heating state, the printed printing tape, and the bonding tape. It is a flowchart of the conveyance control process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the conveyance control process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the conveyance control process in 1st Embodiment. It is the schematic diagram which showed the mode of conveyance of the printing tape and bonding tape in 1st Embodiment. It is the schematic diagram which showed the mode of conveyance of the printing tape and bonding tape in 1st Embodiment.
  • 3rd Embodiment it is the schematic diagram which showed the relationship between the heater in a heating state, the printed printing tape, and the bonding tape.
  • 3rd Embodiment it is the schematic diagram which showed the relationship between the heater in a non-heating state, the printed printing tape, and a bonding tape.
  • FIG. 1 is an enlarged perspective view of a main part showing a state in which a print tape cassette is mounted in a cassette housing part of the tape printer.
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view schematically showing an internal configuration of the printing tape cassette and a part of the tape printing apparatus.
  • the tape cassette 100 First, the tape cassette 100 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the tape cassette 100 can be attached to and detached from the cassette storage unit 6 provided in the tape printer 110.
  • the tape cassette 100 has an upper case 2 and a lower case 3.
  • the upper case 2 is a lid member that covers the upper surface of the lower case 3.
  • a printing tape spool 18, an ink ribbon spool 20, an ink ribbon take-up spool 21, and a bonding tape spool 31 are arranged (see FIG. 2).
  • the printing tape 17 is wound around the printing tape spool 18 so that the printing surface is on the inside.
  • the printing tape 17 is a long tape. Details of the printing tape 17 will be described later.
  • the print tape spool 18 can rewind the print tape 17 as will be described later.
  • the ink ribbon 19 is wound around the ink ribbon spool 20 so that the ink layer is inside.
  • the ink ribbon take-up spool 21 pulls out the ink ribbon 19 from the ink ribbon spool 20. Further, the ink ribbon 19 consumed by printing characters and the like is wound up.
  • the print tape spool 18 is located slightly above the center portion in the tape cassette 100 (see FIG. 2). Further, the ink ribbon spool 20 is located at the lower right portion in the tape cassette 100 (see FIG. 2). The ink ribbon take-up spool 21 is located downstream of the ink ribbon spool 20 in the transport direction of the print tape 17 (see FIG. 2).
  • a laminating tape 74 is wound around the laminating tape spool 31 so that the adhesive layer is on the inside. Details of the bonding tape 74 will be described later.
  • the bonding tape spool 31 can rewind the bonding tape 74 as will be described later.
  • the bonding tape spool is located at the upper left part in the tape cassette 100 (see FIG. 2).
  • a tape feed roller 32 is disposed in the tape cassette 100.
  • the tape feed roller 32 is connected to a tape feed roller shaft 55 (described later) of the tape printer 110.
  • the tape feed roller 32 faces a tape feed sub-roller 51 (described later) of the tape printer 110 when the tape cassette 100 is mounted on the tape printer 110.
  • the tape cassette 100 is provided with a tape guide roller 30, guide pins 42, and an opening 43.
  • the tape guide roller 30, the guide pin 42, and the opening 43 regulate the transport position of the printing tape 17.
  • the tape guide roller 30 is located in the lower right part in the tape cassette 100 (refer FIG. 2).
  • the guide pin 42 is located downstream of the tape guide roller 30 in the transport direction of the printing tape 17 (see FIG. 2).
  • the tape cassette 100 is provided with a regulation projection 44 and a regulation projection 45.
  • the restriction protrusion 44 and the restriction protrusion 45 restrict the transport position of the ink ribbon 19.
  • a separation member 4 is formed in the tape cassette 100.
  • the separating member 4 regulates the transport position of the ink ribbon 19.
  • the separating member 4 also has a function of separating the printing tape 17 and the ink ribbon 19 that are bonded together at a printing position (described later).
  • a guide member 33 is disposed in the tape cassette 100.
  • the guide member 33 is located between the separation member 4 and the tape feed roller 32.
  • a first guide path 34 is formed between the guide member 33 and the outer frame of the tape cassette 100.
  • the first guide path 34 regulates the transport path of the printing tape 17. That is, the first guide path 34 restricts the movement of the printing tape 17 in the thickness direction and the width direction (particularly, the upper and lower surfaces of the tape cassette 100 are restricted in the width direction).
  • a head insertion opening 40 is formed in the tape cassette 100.
  • the head insertion port 40 passes through the upper case 2 and the lower case 3. Further, when the tape cassette 100 is stored in the cassette storage unit 6 of the tape printer 110, a thermal head 7 (described later) is inserted.
  • a discharge port 13 is formed in the tape cassette 100.
  • the print tape 17 is discharged out of the tape cassette 100 through the discharge port 13.
  • a second guide path 35 is formed in the tape cassette 100 around the discharge port 13.
  • the second guide path 35 regulates the transport path of the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74. That is, the second guide path 35 restricts the movement of the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 in the thickness direction and the width direction (particularly, the upper and lower surfaces of the tape cassette 100 are restricted in the width direction).
  • the tape cassette 100 has an identification unit (indicating the type of the tape cassette) read by a type identification sensor (described later) of the tape printer 110.
  • a thermal head 7 is fixed to the cassette housing 6 (see FIGS. 1 and 2).
  • the thermal head 7 has a vertically long rectangular flat plate shape.
  • a predetermined number of heating elements are arranged in a line along the side of the left edge of the front surface.
  • the tape printer 110 includes a platen roller 8.
  • the platen roller 8 is rotatably supported by the platen holder 84.
  • the platen holder 84 is rotatably supported by the holder shaft 47.
  • the platen roller 8 is separated and pressed against the thermal head 7 by a solenoid 67.
  • the solenoid 67 is a so-called push-type solenoid.
  • the platen roller 8 and the thermal head 7 are brought into a pressure-contact state by projecting the push pin when energized, and the platen roller 8 is pulled by a spring inside the solenoid when not energized. And the thermal head 7 are separated.
  • the platen roller 8 rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 2 based on the drive of the printing tape feed motor 69 (see FIG. 3).
  • the tape printer 110 uses the counterclockwise rotation of the platen roller 8 as a driving source, the printing tape 17 before and after printing is conveyed. Further, the tape printer 110 has an encoder (not shown) that detects the rotation amount of the platen roller 8 (that is, the rotation amount of the tape feed roller).
  • the reading sensor 11 is attached to the platen holder 84.
  • the reading sensor 11 reads a zebra mark (described later) printed on the printing tape 17.
  • the tape printer 110 includes a tape feed sub-roller 51.
  • the tape feed sub-roller 51 includes a heater 70 and can heat the surface of the tape feed sub-roller 51.
  • the tape feed sub roller 51 is rotatably supported by the sub roller holder 54.
  • the sub roller holder 54 is rotatably supported on the sub roller shaft 52. In FIG. 1, the sub roller holder 54 is omitted.
  • the tape feed sub-roller 51 is controlled by the solenoid 68 to be separated and pressed against the tape feed roller 32.
  • the solenoid 68 is a so-called push-type solenoid. When the power is energized, the tape feed roller 32 and the tape feed sub-roller 51 are brought into pressure contact with each other by projecting the push pin. The feed roller 32 and the tape feed sub-roller 51 are separated from each other.
  • the solenoid 67 and the solenoid 68 can be driven independently. That is, the separation / pressure contact between the platen roller 8 and the thermal head 7 and the separation / pressure contact between the tape feed sub-roller 51 and the tape feed roller 32 can be performed independently. Details of each separation / pressure contact control will be described later.
  • a ribbon take-up shaft 9 is disposed in the cassette housing 6.
  • the ribbon take-up shaft 9 is connected to the ink ribbon take-up spool 21 when the tape cassette 100 described above is mounted on the tape printer 110.
  • the ribbon take-up shaft 9 is rotated clockwise in FIG. 2 by a printing tape feed motor 69 (see FIG. 3).
  • the ink ribbon 19 can be pulled out by rotating the ribbon take-up shaft 9 clockwise.
  • a printing tape take-up shaft 10 is disposed in the cassette housing section 6.
  • the print tape take-up shaft 10 is connected (engaged) with the print tape spool 18 when the tape cassette 100 described above is mounted on the tape printer 110.
  • the printing tape winding shaft 10 is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 2 by a printing tape winding motor 71 (see FIG. 3). When the printing tape take-up shaft 10 rotates counterclockwise, the printing tape is rewound.
  • a bonding tape shaft 53 is disposed in the cassette housing portion 6, .
  • the bonding tape shaft 53 is connected to the bonding tape spool 31 when the tape cassette 100 described above is mounted on the tape printer 110.
  • the bonding tape shaft 53 is rotated clockwise in FIG. 2 by a bonding tape take-up motor 72 (see FIG. 3). By rotating the bonding tape shaft 53 in the clockwise direction, the bonding tape 74 can be rewound.
  • a tape feed roller shaft 55 is disposed in the cassette housing 6.
  • the tape feed roller shaft 55 is connected to the tape feed roller 32 when the tape cassette 100 described above is mounted on the tape printer 110.
  • the tape feed roller shaft 55 is rotated in the clockwise direction in FIG. 2 by a bonding tape feed motor 73 (see FIG. 3).
  • the tape feed sub-roller 51 When the tape feed sub-roller 51 is in pressure contact with the tape feed roller 32, the tape feed sub-roller 51 also rotates following the rotation of the tape feed roller 32.
  • the tape feeding roller shaft 55 rotates in the clockwise direction in FIG. 2, whereby the bonding tape 74 is conveyed toward the discharge port 5 by the tape feeding roller 32 and the tape feeding sub-roller 51.
  • the tape printer 110 has an encoder (not shown) that detects the rotation amount of the tape feed roller shaft 55 (that is, the rotation amount of the tape feed roller).
  • the cutter unit 57 constituted by the fixed blade 57A and the movable blade 57B is disposed downstream of the tape feed sub-roller 51 and the tape feed roller shaft 55 in the transport direction.
  • the movable blade 57B moves toward the fixed blade 57A, the bonding tape 74 and the printed printing tape 17 are cut.
  • the movable blade 57B is moved by a cutter motor 75 (see FIG. 3).
  • a tip end detection sensor 58 including a light emitting element 58A and a light receiving element 58B is disposed. Further, the tip end detection sensor 58 is configured by a transmissive sensor such as a photo sensor.
  • the light emitting element 58A and the light receiving element 58B are opposed to each other with the conveyance path of the bonding tape 74 and the printing tape 17 in between. While the bonding tape 74 and the printing tape 17 are conveyed between the light emitting element 58A and the light receiving element 58B, the light output from the light emitting element 58A does not reach the light receiving element 58B.
  • the leading end detection sensor 58 can detect the leading ends of the bonding tape 74 and the printing tape 17.
  • a discharge port 5 is formed in the tape printer 110.
  • the discharge port 5 is located downstream of the cutter unit 57 in the transport direction.
  • the tape printer 110 has a type identification sensor (not shown) for identifying the type of the tape cassette 100 loaded.
  • the tape printer includes a control circuit unit 76 formed on the control board.
  • the control circuit unit 76 includes a CPU 77 that controls each device, a CG-ROM 79 connected to the CPU 77 via a data bus 78, a ROM 80, a RAM 81, an input / output interface 82, and the like.
  • the CG-ROM 79 stores printing dot pattern data corresponding to code data for each of a large number of characters for printing characters such as alphabet letters and symbols.
  • the ROM 80 stores various programs necessary for display control and print control of the tape printer.
  • the CPU 77 performs various calculations based on various programs stored in the ROM 80.
  • the RAM 81 is provided with a text memory, a print buffer, a parameter storage area, and the like.
  • the input / output interface 82 includes an LCDC 85 for driving the liquid crystal display 83, a keyboard 86, a reading sensor 11, a leading end detection sensor 58, a drive circuit 87 for driving the thermal head 7, and a drive circuit for driving the print tape feed motor 69.
  • a driving circuit 89 for driving the bonding tape feeding motor 73 a driving circuit 90 for driving the printing tape winding motor 71, a driving circuit 91 for driving the bonding tape winding motor 72, and a driving circuit for driving the cutter motor 75.
  • 92, a drive circuit 93 for driving the solenoid 67, a drive circuit 94 for driving the solenoid 68, a drive circuit 95 for driving the heater 70, and the like are connected to each other.
  • Each drive circuit is controlled by the CPU 77.
  • the thermal head 7 is driven via a drive circuit 87 and prints the dot pattern data stored in the print buffer.
  • the printing tape feed motor 69 and the bonding tape feed motor 73 perform feed control in a direction (referred to as the downstream side) toward the tape discharge port 5 in synchronization with the printing operation by the thermal head 7.
  • each heating element included in the thermal head 7 is selectively driven to generate heat corresponding to the printing dots for one line by the drive circuit 87.
  • the printed printing tape 17 is conveyed to the cutting position of the cutter unit 57, and the movable blade 57B moves, and as a result, the fixed blade 57A and the movable blade 57B are cut together.
  • the printing tape 17 may be sent in the direction opposite to the discharge port 5 (referred to as the upstream side). At that time, the printing tape winding motor 71 is driven to control the printing tape 17 to be rewound onto the printing tape spool 18. Moreover, in order to save the usage-amount of the bonding tape 74, the bonding tape 74 may be sent to the reverse direction (it is called an upstream side) with respect to the discharge port 5. At that time, the bonding tape winding motor 72 is driven to control the bonding tape 74 to be rewound onto the bonding tape spool 31.
  • the platen roller 8 When the print tape 17 is sent downstream, the platen roller 8 is brought into pressure contact with the thermal head 7 by energizing the solenoid 67 through the drive circuit 93. When the printing tape 17 is sent upstream, the platen roller 8 is separated from the thermal head 7 by stopping the energization of the solenoid 67 via the drive circuit 93. Thus, the ink ribbon 19 is prevented from being slackened by following the printing tape 17 and sent to the upstream side.
  • the solenoid 68 is energized via the drive circuit 94 to bring the tape feeding sub-roller 51 into pressure contact with the tape feeding roller 32 (when sending the bonding tape 74 upstream). It is not always necessary to separate the tape feed sub-roller 51 from the tape feed roller 32).
  • the heater 70 generates heat when energized via the drive circuit 95, and the heat generation stops when the energization is stopped.
  • the printing tape 17 wound around the printing tape spool 18 is conveyed toward the thermal head 7 and the platen roller 8 through the tape guide roller 30, the guide pin 42, and the opening 43 by the rotational drive of the platen roller 8. .
  • the ink ribbon 19 wound around the ink ribbon spool 20 is driven by the rotation of the ink ribbon take-up spool 21, passes through the restriction projection 44, the regulation projection 45, and the opening 43, and then the thermal head 7 and the platen roller 8. It is conveyed toward.
  • FIG. 4 schematically shows the relationship between the printing tape 17 and the ink ribbon 19 in the printing process.
  • the ink ribbon 19 includes a base film 22 and an ink layer 23.
  • the printing tape 17 includes a base film 25, an adhesive layer 24, and a release paper 26.
  • the surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 24 is attached to the adherend in a state where the produced printing tape 17 is peeled off the release paper 26.
  • the printing tape 17 and the ink ribbon 19 are overlaid by the thermal head 7 and the platen roller 8. That is, the printing tape 17 and the ink ribbon 19 are in contact between the thermal head 7 and the platen roller 8. Further, during printing, the heating element group of the thermal head 7 is driven to generate heat. Due to the heat generated by the heating element group, the heated ink layer 23 of the ink ribbon 19 is dissolved, and the dissolved ink layer 23 is transferred to the print tape 17.
  • a high melting point type (the melting point of the ink is, for example, 90 ° C. or more) can be used.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a zebra mark. Lines (for example, straight lines) extending in the width direction of the printing tape 17 are printed at predetermined intervals.
  • the length of the predetermined interval is configured to be recognized by the tape printer 110.
  • the length of the predetermined interval can be made constant (fixed value) regardless of the type of tape cassette to be mounted.
  • the fixed value may be stored in the tape cassette 100 in advance.
  • the reading sensor 11 detects the length of the zebra mark interval together with the type of the tape cassette 100 mounted.
  • the transport amount of the printing tape 17 can be calculated.
  • the color of the zebra mark can be black, for example. Any color that can be read by the reading sensor 11 may be used. Further, the release paper 26 on which the zebra mark is printed is peeled off when being attached to the adherend as described above.
  • the ink ribbon 19 is taken up by the ink ribbon take-up spool 21 through the separating member 4. At this time, the printed printing tape 17 and the ink ribbon 19 are separated. The printed printing tape 17 is conveyed to the position of the tape feeding roller 32 and the tape feeding sub-roller 51 through the first guide path 34.
  • the bonding tape 74 is bonded to the printing surface of the printed printing tape 17.
  • the mechanism by which the bonding tape 74 is bonded to the printed printing tape 17 will be described later.
  • the printed printing tape 17 that has been printed is conveyed to the discharge port 5 through the second guide path 35 by the rotational drive of the tape feed roller 32 and the tape feed sub-roller 51.
  • the printed printing tape 17 is regulated in the width direction
  • the printed printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are regulated in the width direction.
  • the bonding tape 74 is bonded without shifting in the width direction.
  • the printed printing tape 17 is cut by the cutter unit 57 at a desired position.
  • FIG. 6 schematically shows the relationship between the tape feeding sub-roller 51 in a heated state, the printed printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74.
  • the bonding tape 74 includes the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 27 and the film 28.
  • the film 28 a film that can visually recognize the ink layer (that is, the print content) is used.
  • a PET film, a polyethylene (PE) film, or a polypropylene (PP) film can be used.
  • the film 28 may be translucent.
  • a frosted glass film (MATT film) may be used.
  • a colored film may be sufficient.
  • the pressure-sensitive adhesive of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 27 does not have pressure-sensitive adhesive properties at room temperature, and has pressure-sensitive adhesive properties when heated (activated). That is, the pressure-sensitive adhesive is thermally active (a pressure-sensitive adhesive having such properties is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent No. 3394572). Further, if it has adhesiveness, the adhesiveness is maintained for a while even if the temperature subsequently decreases (adhesives having such properties are disclosed in, for example, JP-A-2002-265895). In this embodiment, a commercially available general heat-active adhesive is used, and the time is about 5 minutes.
  • the adhesive tape 74 and the printing tape 17 that are adhered while the pressure-sensitive adhesive is developing are maintained in an adhesive state even after the pressure-sensitive adhesive has disappeared.
  • the bonding tape 74 provided with an adhesive whose adhesiveness has disappeared cannot only adhere to a new adherend.
  • the temperature (activation temperature) for having adhesiveness can be 80 degreeC. This temperature is lower than the melting temperature of the ink described above.
  • the adhesive of the adhesive layer 27 is transparent in the activated state. Thereby, the printed content (that is, the ink layer 23) can be visually recognized through the film 28 and the adhesive layer 27. In addition, the adhesive of the adhesive layer 27 does not need to be transparent in the state which is not activated.
  • the tape feed sub-roller 51 When the tape feed sub-roller 51 is heated, the heat is transferred to the adhesive layer 27 through the printing tape 17. And when the temperature of the adhesive layer 27 reaches 80 degreeC (namely, activation temperature), it has adhesiveness. However, the tape feed sub-roller 51 is thermally controlled so that the temperature of the film 28 does not reach 90 ° C. (that is, the melting temperature).
  • the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 that are in contact with each other by the tape feeding sub-roller 51 and the tape feeding roller 32 are bonded together.
  • the printed printing tape 17 that has been pasted is conveyed to the cutter unit 57 and cut at a predetermined position.
  • FIG. 7 schematically shows the relationship between the tape feeding sub-roller 51 in a non-heated state, the printed printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74.
  • the adhesive layer 27 is in an inactive state, even if the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 come into contact with each other, the bonding tape 74 is not bonded to the printing tape 17.
  • FIG. 8 to 10 are flowcharts of the conveyance control process.
  • the conveyance control process is executed by a processor (not shown) included in the tape printer 110.
  • the conveyance control process is started when a print control command signal is output.
  • FIG. 11 to FIG. 24 are diagrams showing how the bonding tape 74, the ink layer 23, and the printing tape 17 are conveyed.
  • the platen roller 8 is moved to the origin position.
  • the origin position of the platen roller 8 is a position where the platen roller 8 is in pressure contact with the thermal head 7. That is, by moving the platen roller 8 to the thermal head 7 side, the printing tape 17 is brought into a state where it can be conveyed to the leading end detection sensor 58 side. To do so, the platen roller 8 is moved to the origin position by energizing the solenoid 67.
  • the tape feed sub-roller 51 is moved to the origin position.
  • the origin position of the tape feed sub-roller 51 is a position where the tape feed sub-roller 51 is in pressure contact with the tape feed roller 32.
  • the tape feed sub-roller 51 by moving the tape feed sub-roller 51 to the tape feed roller 32 side, the bonding tape 74 and the print tape 17 can be transported to the front end detection sensor 58 side.
  • the tape feed sub-roller 51 is moved to the origin position by energizing the solenoid 68.
  • FIG. 11 shows a state in which the platen roller 8 and the tape feed sub-roller 51 are located at the origin position.
  • the leading ends of the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are located in the vicinity of the cutter unit 57.
  • the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are conveyed toward the tip end detection sensor 58 side.
  • the printing tape feed motor 69 is driven to rotate the platen roller 8. Further, the tape feeding roller 32 is rotated by driving the bonding tape feeding motor 73.
  • S4 it is determined whether or not the leading end detection sensor 58 has detected the leading ends of the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74. Specifically, when it is detected that the light from the light emitting element 58A is blocked, it is determined that the leading edge of the tape has been detected.
  • FIG. 12 shows a state in which the leading ends of the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 reach the position of the leading end detection sensor 58 and the platen roller 8 is separated from the thermal head 7.
  • the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are reversely conveyed. That is, it is conveyed toward the side opposite to the tip end detection sensor 58.
  • the printing tape winding motor 71 is driven.
  • the printing tape 17 is rewound onto the printing tape spool 18 and the printing tape 17 is conveyed in reverse.
  • the bonding tape winding motor 72 is driven.
  • the bonding tape 74 is rewound onto the bonding tape spool 31 and the bonding tape 74 is reversely conveyed.
  • this reverse conveyance is performed by rotating the printing tape spool 18 and the bonding tape spool 31.
  • rotation of the tape feed roller 32 and the tape feed sub-roller 51 may be used in combination for reverse transport of the tape. Even when the tape feed roller 32 and the tape feed sub-roller 51 are not used for the reverse transport of the tape, the tape feed roller 32 rotates with the reverse transport of the bonding tape 74.
  • the rotation amount of the tape feed roller 32 is proportional to the conveyance amount of the bonding tape 74.
  • the first predetermined position is a predetermined position in the second guide path 35 (the middle of the second guide path 35). Further, whether or not the tip of the bonding tape 74 has reached the first predetermined position is determined based on the reverse conveyance amount calculated based on the rotation amount of the tape feed roller 32.
  • the process returns to S7. Thereby, the reverse conveyance operation of the bonding tape 74 and the printing tape 17 is continuously performed until the leading end of the bonding tape 74 reaches the first predetermined position.
  • the process proceeds to S9.
  • S9 the reverse conveyance of the bonding tape 74 and the printing tape 17 is stopped.
  • the driving of the bonding tape winding motor 72 and the printing tape winding motor 71 is stopped.
  • the tape feed sub-roller 51 is separated from the tape feed roller 32.
  • the energization to the solenoid 68 is stopped.
  • FIG. 13 shows a state in which the ends of the bonding tape 74 and the printing tape 17 reach the first predetermined position, and the tape feed sub-roller 51 is separated from the tape feed roller 32.
  • FIG. 14 shows a state in which the ends of the bonding tape 74 and the printing tape 17 are approaching the pair of conveyance rollers.
  • the bonding tape 74 may not be conveyed correctly.
  • the bonding tape 74 is conveyed so as to be wound around the tape feeding roller 32 and is not conveyed correctly toward the second guide path 35. Therefore, in this embodiment, the reverse conveyance of the bonding tape 74 is stopped when the tip of the bonding tape 74 reaches the first predetermined position.
  • S10 In S10, only the printing tape 17 is reversely conveyed. That is, it is conveyed toward the side opposite to the tip end detection sensor 58. For this purpose, the printing tape winding motor 71 is driven. As a result, the printing tape 17 is rewound onto the printing tape spool 18 and the printing tape 17 is conveyed in reverse.
  • the second predetermined position is a predetermined position in the first guide path 34 (the middle of the first guide path 34). Further, whether or not the leading end of the printing tape 17 has reached the second predetermined position is determined based on the transport amount of the printing tape 17 calculated based on the number of zebra marks read by the reading sensor.
  • FIG. 16 shows a state in which the front end of the printing tape 17 has reached the second predetermined position.
  • FIG. 17 shows a state in which the front end of the printing tape 17 is approaching the platen roller 8.
  • the conveyance of the printing tape 17 may not be performed correctly.
  • FIG. 18 a state is shown in which the printing tape 17 is conveyed along a path around the platen roller 8 and is not correctly conveyed toward the first guide path 34. Therefore, in this embodiment, the reverse conveyance of the printing tape 17 is stopped when the leading end of the printing tape 17 reaches the second predetermined position.
  • the platen roller 8 is moved to the origin position. Further, the tape feed sub-roller 51 is moved to the origin position. To do so, the solenoid 67 and the solenoid 68 are energized.
  • the printing operation is performed on the printing tape 17 and the sheet is conveyed toward the conveying roller pair.
  • the platen roller 8 is rotated by driving the printing tape feed motor 69 while synchronizing with the drive of the thermal head 7.
  • FIG. 19 shows a state in which the printing tape 17 is being conveyed while printing is performed on the printing tape 17.
  • the process returns to S14.
  • the printing operation and the conveying operation for the printing tape 17 are continuously performed until the leading end of the printed printing tape 17 arrives at the conveying roller pair.
  • FIG. 20 shows a state where the front end of the printed printing tape 17 has reached the pair of conveying rollers.
  • FIG. 21 shows a state where the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are conveyed toward the cutter unit 57 side. Further, when the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 pass through the pair of conveying rollers, the bonding tape 74 is bonded to the printing tape 17 (see FIG. 6).
  • S18 it is determined whether or not the leading end position of the printing tape 17 in the bonding tape 74 has reached the cutting position. This determination is made based on the transport amount of the print tape 17 calculated based on the rotation speed of the platen roller 8. Further, the conveyance amount of the printing tape may be calculated by using the rotation amount of the tape feeding roller 32 and / or the tape feeding sub-roller 51 together.
  • the process returns to S17.
  • the printing operation on the printing tape 17 and the conveying operation of the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are continuously performed until the leading end position of the printing tape 17 in the bonding tape 74 reaches the cutting position. It will be.
  • S18 If it is determined in S18 that the tip position of the printing tape 17 in the bonding tape 74 has reached the cutting position (S18: YES), the process proceeds to S19 (FIG. 10).
  • S19 the conveyance of the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 is stopped.
  • the drive of the printing tape feed motor 69 is stopped and the rotation of the platen roller 8 is stopped.
  • the driving of the bonding tape feed motor 73 is stopped, and the rotation of the tape feed roller 32 is stopped.
  • S20 the bonding tape 74 is cut.
  • the cutter motor 75 is driven to cause the movable blade 57B to perform a cutting operation.
  • FIG. 22 shows a state in which the leading end portion of the bonding tape 74 has been cut.
  • the printing process is performed on the printing tape 17, and the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are conveyed toward the cutter unit 57 side.
  • the printing tape feed motor 69 is driven to rotate the platen roller 8.
  • the tape feeding roller 32 is rotated by driving the bonding tape feeding motor 73.
  • the thermal head 7 is driven to generate heat in synchronization with the rotation of the platen roller 8 and the tape feed roller 32.
  • S23 it is determined whether or not printing has been completed. Until the printing is completed, the process of S22 (that is, the printing process and the conveying operation) is repeated.
  • the process proceeds to S23.
  • the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are conveyed toward the cutter unit 57 side.
  • the printing tape feed motor 69 is continuously driven to rotate the platen roller 8.
  • the tape feeding roller 32 is rotated by driving the bonding tape feeding motor 73.
  • S24 it is determined whether or not the rear end of the printed region of the print tape 17 (hereinafter referred to as the rear end of the printed print tape 17) has reached the position of the conveying roller pair. This determination is made based on the transport amount of the print tape 17 calculated based on the rotation speed of the platen roller 8. Further, the conveyance amount of the printing tape may be calculated by using the rotation amount of the tape feeding roller 32 and / or the tape feeding sub-roller 51 together.
  • FIG. 23 shows a state in which the rear end of the printed printing tape 17 has reached the position of the conveying roller pair.
  • the tape feed sub-roller 51 is not heated.
  • the power supply to the heater 70 is stopped.
  • the waiting time here may be a time measured in advance or may be controlled by a temperature sensor (not shown).
  • a fan may be used to lower the temperature of the surface of the tape feed sub-roller 51.
  • the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are conveyed toward the cutter unit 57 side.
  • the printing tape feed motor 69 is driven to rotate the platen roller 8.
  • the tape feeding roller 32 is rotated by driving the bonding tape feeding motor 73.
  • both tapes come into contact with each other, but the tape feeding sub-roller 51 is in an unheated state, so that the bonding tape 74 is bonded to the printing tape 17. There is nothing (see FIG. 7).
  • S27 it is determined whether or not the rear end of the printed printing tape 17 has reached the cutting position. This determination is made based on the transport amount of the print tape 17 calculated based on the rotation speed of the platen roller 8. Further, the conveyance amount of the printing tape may be calculated by using the rotation amount of the tape feeding roller 32 and / or the tape feeding sub-roller 51 together.
  • the process proceeds to S28.
  • S28 the conveyance of the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 is stopped.
  • the drive of the printing tape feed motor 69 is stopped and the rotation of the platen roller 8 is stopped.
  • the driving of the bonding tape feed motor 73 is stopped, and the rotation of the tape feed roller 32 is stopped.
  • the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are cut.
  • the cutter motor 75 is driven to cause the movable blade 57B to perform a cutting operation.
  • FIG. 24 shows a state where the printed printing tape 17 is cut.
  • the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 located in the vicinity of the cutter unit 57 are rewound by a predetermined amount, and then the printing process is started.
  • the front margin can be reduced.
  • the bonding tape 74 is rewound to the second guide path 35 and the printing tape 17 is rewound to the first guide path 34, the subsequent transport operation can be performed reliably.
  • the adhesiveness of the bonding tape 74 can be controlled, and the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 that are in contact with each other at the conveying roller pair are bonded. Matching control can be performed.
  • the present invention can be realized with one cutter unit.
  • a part of the front margin of the print tape 17 to be created may be cut.
  • a tape feed roller 62 is disposed in place of the tape feed roller 32 of the first embodiment described above.
  • a tape feed roller shaft 65 is disposed instead of the tape feed roller shaft 55 of the first embodiment described above.
  • a tape feed sub-roller 61 is disposed instead of the tape feed sub-roller 51 according to the first embodiment described above.
  • the adhesive of the adhesive layer 27 is activated by heating the surface of the tape feed roller 62. Further, the tape feed sub-roller 61 does not generate heat on its surface.
  • the heater 70 is provided on the tape feed sub-roller 51 (tape printer side) in the first embodiment, but is provided on the tape feed roller 62 (tape cassette side) in the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 25 is an enlarged perspective view of a main part showing a state in which the print tape cassette is mounted in the cassette housing portion of the tape printer.
  • FIG. 26 is a plan view schematically showing the internal configuration of the printing tape cassette and a part of the tape printing apparatus.
  • the tape feed roller shaft 65 is connected to the tape feed roller 62 when the tape cassette 200 is mounted in the cassette housing portion.
  • Part or all of the surface (contact surface with the tape feed roller 62) of the tape feed roller shaft 65 is formed of a conductor.
  • the current (voltage) supplied from the drive circuit 95 included in the tape printer 210 is supplied to the conductor of the tape feed roller shaft 65.
  • the tape feed roller shaft 65 is rotated by a bonding tape feed motor 73.
  • a conductor is formed in the shaft hole of the tape feed roller 62. This conductor is in contact with the conductor of the tape feed roller shaft 65. As a result, the current (voltage) supplied from the drive circuit 95 of the tape printer 210 is transmitted to the tape feed roller 62. The surface of the tape feed roller 62 constituting the heater 70 is heated by the supply current. Further, when the surface of the tape feed roller 62 is heated, adhesiveness is generated in the adhesive layer 27 of the bonding tape 74 that contacts the tape feed roller 62.
  • FIG. 27 schematically shows the relationship between the tape feeding roller 62 in a heated state, the printed printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74. Since the configuration of the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 is the same as that of the first embodiment described above, description thereof is omitted.
  • the tape feed roller 62 When the tape feed roller 62 is heated, the heat is transferred to the adhesive layer 27. And when the temperature of the adhesive layer 27 reaches 80 degreeC (namely, activation temperature), it has adhesiveness. However, the tape feed roller 62 is thermally controlled so that the temperature of the film 28 does not reach 90 ° C. (that is, the melting temperature). As a result, the print tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 that are in contact with each other by the tape feeding roller 62 and the tape feeding sub-roller 61 are bonded together.
  • 80 degreeC namely, activation temperature
  • FIG. 28 schematically shows the relationship between the tape feeding roller 62 in a non-heated state, the printed printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74.
  • the adhesive layer 27 is in an inactive state, even if the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are in contact with each other, the bonding tape 74 is not bonded to the printing tape 17.
  • conveyance control of the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 will be described.
  • the conveyance control in the second embodiment is basically the same as the conveyance control in the first embodiment described above, except that the heating / non-heating control target is the tape feed roller 62.
  • processes other than S16 in FIG. 9 and S25 in FIG. 10 perform the same processes as those in the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
  • a process of “heating the tape feed roller 62” is performed instead of the process of “heating the tape feed sub-roller” in S16 of FIG.
  • a process of “heating the tape feed sub-roller” is performed instead of the process of “heating the tape feed sub-roller” in S16 of FIG.
  • the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 located in the vicinity of the cutter unit 57 are rewound by a predetermined amount, and then the printing process is started.
  • the margin part can be reduced.
  • the bonding tape 74 is rewound to the second guide path 35 and the printing tape 17 is rewound to the first guide path 34, the subsequent transport operation can be performed reliably.
  • the adhesiveness of the bonding tape 74 can be controlled, and the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 that are in contact with each other at the conveying roller pair are bonded. Matching control can be performed.
  • the present invention can be realized with one cutter unit.
  • the tape feed sub-roller and the tape feed roller also serve as heating devices for activating the adhesive of the adhesive layer 27, respectively.
  • each heating device for activating the adhesive of the adhesive layer 27 is provided separately from the roller.
  • a tape feed sub-roller 66 is disposed in place of the tape feed sub-roller 51 of the first embodiment described above.
  • the tape feed sub-roller 66 does not generate heat on its surface.
  • FIG. 29 is a plan view schematically showing the internal configuration of the printing tape cassette and a part of the tape printing apparatus.
  • FIG. 30 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the tape printer of the third embodiment. The same number is attached
  • the tape cassette of the third embodiment has a guide member 37.
  • the guide member 37 regulates the transport position of the bonding tape 74.
  • the tape cassette of the third embodiment has a positioning member 39.
  • the tape printer of the third embodiment has a heater 59.
  • the heater 59 faces the positioning member 39 in a state where the tape cassette is mounted on the tape printer.
  • the heater 59 can generate heat on its surface.
  • the material of the positioning member 39 of the tape cassette is desirably a flame retardant resin, metal or the like in order to withstand the heat of the heater 59.
  • the tape cassette is provided with an opening for inserting the heater 59. In FIG. 29, the opening is surrounded by a dotted line.
  • the heater 59 is separated and pressed against the positioning member 39 by a solenoid 96.
  • the solenoid 96 is a so-called push-type solenoid, which pushes the push pin when energized to bring the heater 59 and the positioning member 39 into pressure contact with each other, and when not energized, pulls the push pin with a spring inside the solenoid. 59 and the positioning member 39 are separated from each other.
  • the solenoid 96 is energized through the drive circuit 97 or energized.
  • Solenoid 67, solenoid 68, and solenoid 96 can be driven independently. That is, the separation / pressure contact between the platen roller 8 and the thermal head 7, the separation / pressure contact between the tape feed sub-roller 51 and the tape feed roller 32, and the separation / pressure contact between the heater 59 and the positioning member 39 can be performed independently. Is possible. Details of each separation / pressure contact control will be described later.
  • FIG. 31 schematically shows the relationship between the heater 59 in a heated state, the printed printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74. Since the configuration of the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 is the same as that of the first embodiment described above, description thereof is omitted.
  • the heater 59 When the heater 59 is heated, the heat is transferred to the adhesive layer 27. And when the temperature of the adhesive layer 27 reaches 80 degreeC (namely, activation temperature), it has adhesiveness. As a result, the print tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 that are in contact with each other by the tape feeding roller 32 and the tape feeding sub-roller 66 are bonded together.
  • 80 degreeC namely, activation temperature
  • FIG. 32 schematically shows the relationship between the heater 59 in a non-heated state, the printed printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74.
  • the adhesive layer 27 is not in contact with the heater 59 and is in an inactive state, even if the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are in contact with each other, the bonding tape 74 is bonded to the printing tape 17. It is never matched.
  • FIG. 36 to FIG. 49 are diagrams showing how the bonding tape 74, the ink layer 23, and the printing tape 17 are conveyed. 36 to 49, illustration of the opening is omitted for convenience of explanation.
  • the platen roller 8 is moved to the aforementioned origin position. That is, by moving the platen roller 8 to the thermal head 7 side, the printing tape 17 is brought into a state where it can be conveyed to the leading end detection sensor 58 side. To do so, the platen roller 8 is moved to the origin position by energizing the solenoid 67.
  • the tape feed sub-roller 66 is moved to the aforementioned origin position. By moving the tape feed sub-roller 66 to the tape feed roller 32 side, the bonding tape 74 and the print tape 17 can be transported to the tip end detection sensor 58 side. For this purpose, the tape feed sub-roller 51 is moved to the origin position by energizing the solenoid 68.
  • FIG. 36 shows a state in which the platen roller 8 and the tape feed sub-roller 66 are located at the origin position. The leading ends of the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are located in the vicinity of the cutter unit 57.
  • the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are conveyed toward the tip end detection sensor 58 side.
  • the printing tape feed motor 69 is driven to rotate the platen roller 8. Further, the tape feeding roller 32 is rotated by driving the bonding tape feeding motor 73.
  • S34 it is determined whether or not the leading end detection sensor 58 has detected the leading ends of the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74. Specifically, when it is detected that the light from the light emitting element 58A is blocked, it is determined that the leading edge of the tape has been detected.
  • S35 the conveyance of the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 is stopped.
  • the drive of the printing tape feed motor 69 is stopped and the rotation of the platen roller 8 is stopped.
  • the driving of the bonding tape feed motor 73 is stopped, and the rotation of the tape feed roller 32 is stopped.
  • S 36 the platen roller 8 is separated from the thermal head 7.
  • the energization of the solenoid 67 is stopped to separate the platen roller 8 from the thermal head 7.
  • FIG. 37 shows a state in which the leading ends of the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 reach the position of the leading end detection sensor 58 and the platen roller 8 is separated from the thermal head 7.
  • the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are reversely conveyed. That is, it is conveyed toward the side opposite to the tip end detection sensor 58. For this, the printing tape winding motor 71 is driven. As a result, the printing tape 17 is rewound onto the printing tape spool 18 and the printing tape 17 is conveyed in reverse. Further, the bonding tape 74 is rewound onto the bonding tape spool 31 and the bonding tape 74 is reversely conveyed.
  • this reverse conveyance is performed by rotating the printing tape spool 18 and the bonding tape spool 31.
  • the rotation of the tape feed roller 32 and the tape feed sub-roller 66 may be used in combination. Even when the tape feeding roller 32 and the tape feeding sub-roller 66 are not used for the reverse conveyance of the tape, the tape feeding roller 32 rotates with the reverse conveyance of the bonding tape 74.
  • the rotation amount of the tape feed roller 32 is proportional to the conveyance amount of the bonding tape 74.
  • the process returns to S37. Thereby, the reverse conveyance operation of the bonding tape 74 and the printing tape 17 is continuously performed until the leading end of the bonding tape 74 reaches the first predetermined position.
  • the process proceeds to S39.
  • S39 the reverse conveyance of the bonding tape 74 and the printing tape 17 is stopped.
  • the driving of the bonding tape winding motor 72 and the printing tape winding motor 71 is stopped.
  • the tape feed sub-roller 66 is separated from the tape feed roller 32.
  • the energization to the solenoid 68 is stopped.
  • FIG. 38 shows a state in which the leading ends of the bonding tape 74 and the printing tape 17 have reached the first predetermined position, and the tape feed sub-roller 66 is separated from the tape feed roller 32.
  • FIG. 39 shows a state in which the ends of the bonding tape 74 and the printing tape 17 are approaching the conveyance roller pair.
  • the bonding tape 74 may not be conveyed correctly.
  • the bonding tape 74 is conveyed so as to be wound around the tape feed roller 32, and is not conveyed correctly toward the second guide path 35. Therefore, in this embodiment, the reverse conveyance of the bonding tape 74 is stopped when the tip of the bonding tape 74 reaches the first predetermined position.
  • S40 In S40, only the print tape 17 is reversely conveyed. That is, it is conveyed toward the side opposite to the tip end detection sensor 58. For this purpose, the printing tape winding motor 71 is driven. As a result, the printing tape 17 is rewound onto the printing tape spool 18 and the printing tape 17 is conveyed in reverse.
  • the process returns to S40. Thereby, the reverse conveyance operation of the printing tape 17 is continuously performed until the front end of the printing tape 17 reaches the second predetermined position.
  • FIG. 42 shows a state in which the front end of the printing tape 17 is approaching the platen roller 8.
  • the conveyance of the printing tape 17 may not be performed correctly.
  • FIG. 43 a state is shown in which the printing tape 17 is conveyed along a path around the platen roller 8 and is not correctly conveyed toward the first guide path 34. Therefore, in this embodiment, the reverse conveyance of the printing tape 17 is stopped when the leading end of the printing tape 17 reaches the second predetermined position.
  • the platen roller 8 is moved to the origin position. Further, the tape feed sub-roller 66 is moved to the origin position. To do so, the solenoid 67 and the solenoid 68 are energized.
  • the printing operation is performed on the printing tape 17 and the sheet is conveyed toward the conveying roller pair.
  • the platen roller 8 is rotated by driving the printing tape feed motor 69 while synchronizing with the driving of the thermal head 7.
  • FIG. 44 shows a state where the printing tape 17 is being conveyed while printing is being performed on the printing tape 17.
  • FIG. 45 shows a state in which the front end of the printed printing tape 17 has reached the position of the heater 59.
  • heating of the heater 59 may be started before the heater 59 is moved to the positioning member 39 side, and the heater 59 may be moved to the positioning member 39 side after the surface of the heater 59 reaches a necessary amount of heat. In this case, it is not necessary to wait until the surface of the heater 59 has a heat quantity necessary for activating the adhesive layer of the bonding tape 74, so that the time can be shortened.
  • the printing operation is performed and the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are conveyed toward the cutter unit 57 side.
  • the printing tape feed motor 69 is driven to rotate the platen roller 8.
  • the tape feeding roller 32 is rotated by driving the bonding tape feeding motor 73.
  • the heater 59 may be configured to be rotatable, and the heater 59 may be used in combination for transporting the tape.
  • FIG. 46 shows a state in which the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are conveyed toward the cutter unit 57 side. Further, when the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 pass through the conveying roller pair, the bonding tape 74 is bonded to the printing tape 17 (see FIG. 31).
  • S48 it is determined whether or not the leading end position of the printing tape 17 in the bonding tape 74 has reached the cutting position. This determination is made based on the transport amount of the print tape 17 calculated based on the rotation speed of the platen roller 8. Further, the conveyance amount of the printing tape may be calculated by using the rotation amount of the tape feeding roller 32 and / or the tape feeding sub-roller 51 together.
  • the process returns to S47.
  • the printing operation on the printing tape 17 and the conveying operation of the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are continuously performed until the leading end position of the printing tape 17 in the bonding tape 74 reaches the cutting position. It will be.
  • S48 If it is determined in S48 that the tip position of the print tape 17 in the bonding tape 74 has reached the cutting position (S48: YES), the process proceeds to S49 (FIG. 35).
  • S49 the conveyance of the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 is stopped.
  • the drive of the printing tape feed motor 69 is stopped and the rotation of the platen roller 8 is stopped.
  • the driving of the bonding tape feed motor 73 is stopped, and the rotation of the tape feed roller 32 is stopped.
  • S50 the bonding tape 74 is cut.
  • the cutter motor 75 is driven to cause the movable blade 57B to perform a cutting operation.
  • FIG. 47 shows a state in which the leading end portion of the bonding tape 74 has been cut.
  • the printing process is performed on the printing tape 17, and the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are conveyed toward the cutter unit 57 side.
  • the printing tape feed motor 69 is driven to rotate the platen roller 8.
  • the tape feeding roller 32 is rotated by driving the bonding tape feeding motor 73.
  • the thermal head 7 is driven to generate heat in synchronization with the rotation of the platen roller 8 and the tape feed roller 32.
  • S52 it is determined whether or not printing has been completed. Until the printing is completed, the process of S52 (that is, the printing process and the conveying operation) is repeated.
  • the process proceeds to S53.
  • the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are conveyed toward the cutter unit 57 side.
  • the printing tape feed motor 69 is continuously driven to rotate the platen roller 8.
  • the tape feeding roller 32 is rotated by driving the bonding tape feeding motor 73.
  • S54 it is determined whether or not the rear end of the printed printing tape 17 has reached the position of the heater 59. This determination is made based on the transport amount of the print tape 17 calculated based on the rotation speed of the platen roller 8. Further, the conveyance amount of the printing tape may be calculated by using the rotation amount of the tape feeding roller 32 and / or the tape feeding sub-roller 66 together.
  • the heater 59 is separated and the heater 59 is not heated.
  • the energization to the solenoid 96 is stopped and the energization to the heater 59 is stopped.
  • the temperature of the adhesive layer of the bonding tape 74 is lowered to a temperature at which it is not activated. Therefore, there is no need for a waiting time for the temperature of the surface of the heater 59 to decrease. Further, it is not necessary to provide a fan for reducing the temperature of the surface of the heater 59.
  • FIG. 48 shows a state in which the rear end of the printed printing tape 17 has reached the position of the conveying roller pair, and the heater 59 is separated.
  • the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are continuously conveyed toward the cutter unit 57 side.
  • both the tapes come into contact with each other, but the bonding tape 74 is not bonded to the printing tape 17.
  • S57 it is determined whether or not the rear end of the printed printing tape 17 has reached the cutting position. This determination is made based on the transport amount of the print tape 17 calculated based on the rotation speed of the platen roller 8. Further, the conveyance amount of the printing tape may be calculated by using the rotation amount of the tape feeding roller 32 and / or the tape feeding sub-roller 66 together.
  • the process proceeds to S58.
  • the conveyance of the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 is stopped.
  • the drive of the printing tape feed motor 69 is stopped and the rotation of the platen roller 8 is stopped.
  • the driving of the bonding tape feed motor 73 is stopped, and the rotation of the tape feed roller 32 is stopped.
  • the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 are cut.
  • the cutter motor 75 is driven to cause the movable blade 57B to perform a cutting operation.
  • FIG. 49 shows a state in which the printed printing tape 17 is cut.
  • the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 located in the vicinity of the cutter unit 57 are rewound by a predetermined amount, and then the printing process is started.
  • the margin part can be reduced.
  • the bonding tape 74 is rewound to the second guide path 35 and the printing tape 17 is rewound to the first guide path 34, the subsequent transport operation can be performed reliably.
  • the adhesiveness of the bonding tape 74 can be controlled, and the printing tape 17 and the bonding tape 74 that are in contact with each other at the conveying roller pair are bonded. Matching control can be performed.
  • the present invention can be realized with one cutter unit.
  • the heater 59 is heated in advance and the temperature of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 27 can be increased and activated immediately after moving to the positioning member 39, the time until the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 27 is activated can be shortened. Can do. Furthermore, since the temperature of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 27 decreases immediately after the heater 59 is separated, the time until the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 27 is brought into a non-heated state can be shortened.
  • the positioning member 39 is provided on the tape cassette side.
  • a member having the same function as the positioning member 39 may be provided on the printing apparatus side.
  • the heater 59 is in contact with the bonding tape 74 side.
  • the positional relationship between the heater 59 and the positioning member 39 is reversed so that the heater 59 is on the opposite side of the bonding tape 74. It is good also as a structure which contacts the tape 17 side.
  • the separation / pressure contact between the platen roller 8 and the thermal head 7, the separation / pressure contact between the tape feed sub-roller 51 and the tape feed roller 32, and the separation / pressure contact between the heater 59 and the positioning member 39 include: Although a solenoid is used, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, you may implement
  • the present invention can also be realized as a method related to the above-described transport control process, a program for executing the method by a computer, and a recording medium storing the program.

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L'invention concerne une cassette à bande dotée d'une bande (74) à coller sur laquelle est appliqué un adhésif thermoactif ; d'une bande (17) à imprimer présentant une surface d'impression destinée à être imprimée ; et d'un galet (32) d'avance de la bande destiné à transférer la bande (17) à imprimer et la bande (74) à coller. La cassette à bande peut être fixée à un dispositif d'impression et démontée de celui-ci. Dans un état où la cassette à bande est fixée au dispositif d'impression, la surface d'impression de la bande (17) à imprimer et l'adhésif thermoactif sur la bande (74) à coller sont mis en contact, en aval d'une position d'impression dans le sens de sortie de la bande à imprimer. Dans un état où l'adhésif n'est pas activé, la bande (74) à coller n'est pas collée sur la bande (17) à imprimer même lorsque la bande (74) à coller et la bande (17) à imprimer sont mises en contact.
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