Printing method, printer and storage medium

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention relates to the technical field of digital printing, in particular to a printing method, a printer and a storage medium, the method is applied to the printer, the printer comprises a printing device and two supporting platforms, the printing device is arranged above the supporting platforms, the supporting platforms are used for supporting media to be printed, and the method comprises the steps that a target printing task is obtained, the target printing task comprises at least two printing tasks; in the process that the printing device is controlled to print the to-be-printed medium on the first supporting platform according to the previous printing task, when the second supporting platform enters the printing area, the printing device is controlled to print the to-be-printed medium on the second supporting platform according to the next printing task; the previous printing task and the next printing task are any two printing tasks in the target printing tasks. According to the printing method, the printing device is controlled to print the media to be printed on the multiple supporting platforms in parallel, the digital printing efficiency is improved, and economic benefits are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of digital printing technology, and in particular to a printing method, a printer and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, digital printers for garments or textile pieces have achieved the real meaning of printing from one piece, without plate making, and full-color images are completed at one time. They are the replacement products of traditional printing machines. Digital printers are a kind of "non-contact with objects" inkjet printing type high-tech digital printing equipment. In order to improve the printing efficiency of digital printers, double-platen digital printers are designed on the market. The two plates of the double-platen digital printer can alternately place garments or textile pieces. One platen carries the medium to be printed (for example, garments or textile pieces) into the printing area for digital printing, and exits the printing area after printing is completed. Then the other platen carries the medium to be printed into the printing area for digital printing, and digital printing is performed alternately in this way.

[0003] At present, in the method of digital printing in which two platens carry the medium to be printed alternately, a certain printing waiting time is required between two adjacent prints. The printing waiting time between two prints is long, and the digital printing efficiency is low. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, an object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a printing method, a printer and a storage medium. The method controls a printing device to print the media to be printed on two support platforms in parallel. The printing device prints on at least one of the print media on the support platform. There is no printing waiting time. The media to be printed on the two support platforms can be cyclically printed more quickly, thereby improving digital printing efficiency and increasing economic benefits.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the embodiments of the present invention provide the following technical solutions:

[0006] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a printing method, which is applied to a printer, wherein the printer includes a printing device and two supporting platforms, wherein the printing device is arranged above the supporting platforms, and the supporting platforms are used to support a medium to be printed;

[0007] The method comprises:

[0008] Acquire a target printing task, wherein the target printing task includes at least two printing tasks;

[0009] In the process of controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the first supporting platform according to the previous printing task, when the second supporting platform enters the printing area, controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the second supporting platform according to the next printing task;

[0010] The previous printing task and the next printing task are any two printing tasks in the target printing task.

[0011] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0012] Controlling the first supporting platform to enter the printing area;

[0013] During the process of printing the medium to be printed on the first supporting platform, the printing device controls the second supporting platform to enter the printing area.

[0014] In some embodiments, the printer further comprises a pressing device, the pressing device is disposed above the supporting platform, and the pressing device is used to press the medium to be printed on the supporting platform;

[0015] Before controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the first supporting platform according to the previous printing task, the method further includes:

[0016] The pressing device is controlled to perform pressing processing on the medium to be printed on the first supporting platform.

[0017] In some embodiments, before controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the second supporting platform according to the subsequent printing task, the method further includes:

[0018] The pressing device is controlled to perform pressing processing on the medium to be printed on the second supporting platform.

[0019] In some embodiments, the number of the pressing devices is at least two, and each pressing device corresponds to one supporting platform.

[0020] In some embodiments, the printing device includes a first spraying assembly and a second spraying assembly, wherein the first spraying assembly is used to print a first coating layer on the medium to be printed, and the second spraying assembly is used to print a target pattern on the medium to be printed;

[0021] The method further comprises:

[0022] If the medium to be printed is a medium to be printed of a first color system, controlling the first spraying component of the printing device to print a first coating layer on the medium to be printed of the first color system;

[0023] After printing the first coating layer on the to-be-printed medium of the first color system, controlling the second spraying assembly of the printing device to print a target pattern on the first coating layer;

[0024] or,

[0025] If the medium to be printed is a medium to be printed of the second color system, the second spraying assembly of the printing device is controlled to print a target pattern on the medium to be printed of the second color system.

[0026] In some embodiments, the printer further comprises a color recognition device, wherein the color recognition device is disposed above the support platform;

[0027] The method further comprises:

[0028] The color of the medium to be printed on the supporting platform is identified by the color recognition device, and the medium to be printed is divided into corresponding target color systems according to the color of the medium to be printed, so that the printer controls the printing device to print the medium to be printed according to the target color system of the medium to be printed, wherein the target color system includes a first color system and a second color system.

[0029] In some embodiments, the first color system includes one or more colors, the second color system includes one or more colors, and the dividing the medium to be printed into corresponding target color systems according to the color of the medium to be printed includes:

[0030] If the color of the medium to be printed is any color in a target color system, the medium to be printed is classified into the target color system, wherein the target color system is the first color system or the second color system.

[0031] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a printer, comprising:

[0032] Two supporting platforms, a controller, and a printing device, a pressing device and a color recognition device respectively connected to the controller for communication;

[0033] The printing device, the pressing device and the color recognition device are all arranged above the supporting platform;

[0034] The supporting platform is used to support the medium to be printed;

[0035] The printing device is used to print the medium to be printed on the supporting platform;

[0036] The pressing device is used to press the medium to be printed on the supporting platform;

[0037] The color recognition device is used to recognize the color of the medium to be printed on the supporting platform;

[0038] The controller comprises:

[0039] A processor and a memory communicatively connected to the processor;

[0040] The memory stores computer program instructions executable by the processor, and when the computer program instructions are called by the processor, the processor executes any one of the printing methods proposed in the first aspect.

[0041] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium, on which is stored computer program instructions executable by a processor, and when the computer program instructions are called by the processor, the processor executes any one of the printing methods proposed in the first aspect.

[0042] Beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present invention: Different from the prior art, the printing method provided by the embodiments of the present invention is applied to a printer, wherein the printer includes a printing device and two supporting platforms, the printing device is arranged above the supporting platforms, and the supporting platforms are used to support the medium to be printed; the method includes: obtaining a target printing task, wherein the target printing task includes at least two printing tasks; in the process of controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the first supporting platform according to the previous printing task, when the second supporting platform enters the printing area, controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the second supporting platform according to the next printing task; wherein the previous printing task and the next printing task are any two printing tasks in the target printing task.

[0043] The printing method provided by the embodiment of the present invention controls the printing device to print the media to be printed on two supporting platforms in parallel. The printing device prints the media to be printed on at least one supporting platform, and there is no printing waiting time. The media to be printed on the two supporting platforms can be cyclically printed more quickly, thereby improving digital printing efficiency and increasing economic benefits. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for the description of the prior art or the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below only illustrate certain embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as limiting the scope of protection. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other related drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0045] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of application scenarios of printer printing in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an application scenario of another viewing angle of the printer printing in the illustrated embodiment;

[0047] Figure 3is a schematic diagram of the structure of a printer provided by some embodiments of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a controller in a printer provided in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 5 is a schematic flow chart of a printing method provided by some embodiments of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a state when a printer in some embodiments of the present invention executes a printing task (only executes the previous printing task) from a top view;

[0051] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a state when a printer in some embodiments of the present invention executes a printing task (executes a previous printing task and a next printing task at the same time) from a top view;

[0052] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the state from a top view when the printer executes a printing task (only executes the latter printing task) in some embodiments of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] In order to make the purpose and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention easier to understand, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. The detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention in the drawings below does not limit the scope of protection claimed by the present invention, but only represents the selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0054] It should be noted that, if no conflict is constituted, the various technical features involved in the embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other, and are all within the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, although the functional modules are divided in the device or structural schematic diagram, and the logical order is shown in the flow chart, in some cases, the steps shown or described can be performed in a different order than the module division in the device, or in a different order than in the flow chart. In addition, the "first", "second", "third" and other similar expressions used herein do not limit the data and execution order, but are only for the purpose of convenience of explanation and to distinguish between the same or similar items with basically the same functions and effects, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features.

[0055] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meanings as those generally understood by those of ordinary skill in the art of the present invention. The terms used in this specification are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0056] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 The following schematically shows the application scenario of printer printing in some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 2 Schematically shows Figure 1 Schematic diagram of an application scenario of printer printing from another perspective in the embodiment.

[0057] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the application scenario includes a printer 100, and the printer 100 can print on a medium 200 to be printed (for example, a garment or a textile piece) to print a desired print pattern on the medium 200 to be printed. The printer 100 includes two support platforms 110, a printing device 120, and two pressing devices 140 ( Figure 2 Only one supporting platform 110 and one pressing device 140 are shown in the figure, and both the printing device 120 and the pressing device 140 are arranged above the supporting platform 110. The medium 200 to be printed is arranged on the supporting platform 110 and attached to the supporting platform 110. The supporting platform 110 is used to support the medium 200 to be printed, and the pressing device 140 is used to perform pressing treatment on the medium 200 to be printed. The printing device 120 is used to print on the medium 200 to be printed to obtain the required target pattern.

[0058] When receiving a print task, the printer 100 controls the support platform 110 to move to the print area (i.e., the print movement area of ​​the printing device 120), that is, controls the support platform 110 to drive the medium 200 to be printed to move to the print area, so that the printing device 120 can print on the medium 200 to be printed on the support platform 110. Each print task corresponds to a medium to be printed on a support platform 110, that is, a print task is responsible for printing on a medium 200 to be printed on a support platform 110. In some embodiments, the specific printing process is: the printer 100 sets the printing speed and printing time interval according to the print task, and controls the printing device 120 to print on the medium 200 to be printed at the set printing speed and printing time interval along the preset printing direction.

[0059] It is understandable that the print patterns corresponding to each print task (i.e., the medium to be printed on each support platform) may be the same or different, the sizes of the print patterns may be the same or different, and the colors of the medium to be printed 200 on each support platform 110 may be the same or different. For each print task (i.e., the medium to be printed on each support platform), the print speed, print time interval, and print direction may be the same or different, and those skilled in the art may set them according to the actual print task, and the embodiment of the present invention does not impose any limitation on this.

[0060] It should be understood that in Figure 1 and Figure 2 The application scenario shown only schematically shows a situation in which the printer 100 controls the printing device 120 to print the medium 200 to be printed on the support platform 110, which does not impose any restrictions on the structure, type, quantity, etc. of the printer 100 in other application scenarios or embodiments. For example, in some other application scenarios or embodiments, the printer 100 may also include a larger number of support platforms (for example, 3) and a larger number of printing devices (for example, 2). In addition, in some other application scenarios or embodiments, the printer may also include more than Figure 1 and Figure 2 The printer 100 shown may include more or fewer components, or may be configured in accordance with the present invention. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The printer 100 is shown to have different configurations.

[0061] To facilitate understanding of the printing method provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the printer provided by the embodiment of the present invention is firstly introduced in detail.

[0062] See also Figure 3 , Figure 3 The structure diagram of the printer 100 provided in some embodiments of the present invention is schematically shown.

[0063] like Figure 3 As shown, the printer 100 includes two supporting platforms 110 (i.e., a first supporting platform 111 and a second supporting platform 112), a printing device 120, a controller 130, a pressing device 140, and a color recognition device 150. The printing device 120, the pressing device 140, and the color recognition device 150 are respectively connected to the controller 130. The controller 130 is used to coordinate and control the coordinated work of various components to complete the printing work on the print medium.

[0064] In some feasible implementations, the two support platforms 110 can be respectively connected to the controller 130 for communication, and the controller 130 controls the movement of the two support platforms 110 to drive the medium to be printed to the printing area, so that the printing device can print the medium to be printed on the support platform 110. In some other implementations, the two support platforms 110 can be connected by other controllers of the printer 110, and the movement of the two support platforms 110 can be controlled by other controllers to drive the medium to be printed to the printing area. Of course, there can be other suitable ways to control the movement of the two support platforms 110, and those skilled in the art can select a suitable way to control according to actual needs, and the embodiments of the present invention do not make any limitation to this.

[0065] Specifically, the printing device 120, the pressing device 140 and the color recognition device 150 are installed above the supporting platform 110, and are used to perform corresponding processing on the medium to be printed on the supporting platform 110 (i.e., the first supporting platform 111 and / or the second supporting platform 112). The printing device 120 is used to print on the medium to be printed on the supporting platform 110, so as to print the required target pattern on the surface of the medium to be printed.

[0066] The pressing device 140 is used to press the medium to be printed on the support platform 110 to flatten the raised cloth hair, burrs, etc. on the surface of the medium to be printed, so that the medium to be printed has good flatness, which is beneficial for the printing device 120 to print the target pattern on the medium to be printed and improve the printing effect.

[0067] The color recognition device 150 is used to identify the color of the medium to be printed on the support platform 110, and transmit the color of the medium to be printed to the controller 130, so that the controller 130 can classify the medium to be printed into corresponding color systems according to the color of the medium to be printed, so as to control the printing device 120 to perform corresponding printing operations on the medium to be printed of different color systems.

[0068] In some embodiments, the printing device 120 may be a digital inkjet, laser, thermal transfer, 3D digital, screen, etc. The pressing device 140 may be any one or more of a heat press, a heat press, a digital heat press, etc. The color recognition device 150 may be any one or more of a spectrum analyzer, a camera, a laser scanner, etc.

[0069] Of course, the printing device 120, the pressing device 140 and the color recognition device 150 can also be any other suitable devices or equipment. Those skilled in the art can arbitrarily select one or more suitable types of printing devices, pressing devices and color recognition devices according to actual needs, and the embodiments of the present invention do not impose any limitations on this.

[0070] In some embodiments, the printing device 120 includes: a first spraying assembly 121 and a second spraying assembly 122. The first spraying assembly 121 and the second spraying assembly 122 are respectively used to spray dyes of different colors (e.g., color inks) on the medium to be printed. For example, in some embodiments, the first spraying assembly 121 is used to spray white ink (i.e., spray a white ink coating on the medium to be printed), and the second spraying assembly 122 is used to spray color ink (i.e., spray different proportions of CMYK inks on the medium to be printed to obtain the required color pattern).

[0071] In some embodiments, when the color recognition device 150 recognizes the color of the medium to be printed, and the controller 130 determines that the medium to be printed is a dark-colored medium to be printed (e.g., black), the first spraying assembly 121 can be used to print a white ink coating on the medium to be printed as a white ink bottom layer. Then, the second spraying assembly 122 is used to print the required color pattern on the white ink bottom layer. It can be understood that the white ink bottom layer is similar to forming a white wall, and the color pattern can be printed and presented more perfectly on the white ink bottom layer, thereby improving the printing effect of the color pattern on the dark-colored medium to be printed.

[0072] When the medium to be printed is a light-colored medium (such as white), there is no need to use the first spraying component 121 to print a white ink coating on the medium to be printed. The second spraying component 122 can be directly used to print the required color pattern on the medium to be printed, thereby improving the pattern printing efficiency.

[0073] Understandably, Figure 3 The structure of the printer 100 provided in the embodiment of the present invention is only schematically shown, and it does not impose any limitation on the structure, type, installation position of each component and other conditions of the printer in other embodiments. In other embodiments, the printer may also include Figure 3 The printer 100 shown may include more or fewer components, or may be configured in accordance with the present invention. Figure 3 The printer 100 shown has different configurations. For example, in some other embodiments, the printer may further include a unloading device, which is used to unload the medium after the color pattern is printed on the support platform. Those skilled in the art may add, delete or change the required components according to actual needs to adapt to performing various printing tasks, and the embodiments of the present invention do not make any limitation on this.

[0074] Next, the controller in the printer provided by the embodiment of the present invention is introduced in detail.

[0075] See also Figure 4 , Figure 4The structure diagram of the controller 130 in the printer 100 provided in some embodiments of the present invention is schematically shown.

[0076] like Figure 4 As shown, the controller 130 includes: at least one processor 131 and a memory 132 that are communicatively connected, Figure 4 The bus system 133 is used to connect a processor as an example. The various components in the controller 130 are coupled together through the bus system 133, and the bus system 133 is used to realize the connection and communication between these components. It is easy to understand that the bus system 133 includes a power bus, a control bus, and a status signal bus in addition to a data bus. However, for the sake of clarity and brevity, Figure 4 In the figure, various buses are labeled as bus system 133. It can be understood that Figure 4 The structure shown in the embodiment is only for illustration and does not impose any limitation on the structure of the controller 130. For example, the controller 130 may also include Figure 4 More or fewer components as shown, or with Figure 4 Different configurations are shown.

[0077] Specifically, the processor 131 is used to provide corresponding computing and control capabilities to control the controller 130 to perform corresponding tasks. For example, the controller 130 is controlled to perform any one of the printing methods provided in the embodiments of the present invention, or to perform any one of the steps in any possible implementation of any one of the printing methods provided in the embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can understand that the processor 131 can be a general-purpose processor, including a central processing unit (CPU), a network processor (NP), etc.; it can also be a digital signal processor (DSP), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic devices, discrete gates or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components.

[0078] The memory 132 is a non-transient computer-readable storage medium, which can be used to store non-transient software programs, non-transient computer executable programs, instructions and modules, for example, programs, instructions and modules corresponding to the printing method in the embodiment of the present invention. In some embodiments, the memory 132 may include a storage program area and a storage data area, and the storage program area may store an operating system, an application required for at least one function; the storage data area may store data created according to the use of the processor 131, etc. The processor 131 executes various functional applications and data processing of the controller 130 by running the non-transient software programs, instructions and modules stored in the memory 132, so as to implement any printing method provided in the embodiment of the present invention, or execute any step in any possible implementation of any printing method provided in the embodiment of the present invention. It is easy to understand that the memory 132 may include a high-speed random access memory, and may also include a non-transient memory. For example, at least one disk storage device, a flash memory device or other non-transient solid-state storage device. In some embodiments, the memory 132 may also include a memory remotely arranged relative to the processor 131, and these remotely arranged memories may be connected to the processor 131 through a communication network. It should be understood that examples of the above-mentioned communication networks include but are not limited to the Internet, corporate intranets, local area networks, mobile communication networks and combinations thereof.

[0079] It is easy to understand that the implementation subject of any printing method provided in the embodiments of the present invention can be any suitable type of printer with certain computing and control capabilities. In some feasible implementations, any printing method provided in the embodiments of the present invention can be implemented by a processor calling computer program instructions stored in a memory.

[0080] It can be understood from the above that the printing method provided in the embodiment of the present invention can be implemented by various suitable types of printers with certain computing and control capabilities, for example, it can be implemented by the above-mentioned printer 100. The printing method provided in the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the exemplary application and implementation of the printer provided in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] See also Figure 5 , Figure 5 The flowchart of the printing method provided by some embodiments of the present invention is schematically shown.

[0082] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the printing method provided in the embodiment of the present invention can be applied to the above printer (eg, printer 100). Specifically, the printing method is executed by one or at least two processors of a controller in the printer.

[0083] like Figure 5 As shown, the printing method includes but is not limited to the following steps S100-S200:

[0084] S100: Acquire a target printing task, wherein the target printing task includes at least two printing tasks.

[0085] Specifically, the printer may obtain target printing tasks from various task sources in any appropriate manner, wherein the target printing tasks include at least two printing tasks.

[0086] In some embodiments, the printer receives a target print task from a computer or server via a network interface (eg, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or a wired network connection, etc.).

[0087] In some embodiments, the printer may also be directly connected to a USB device and read a target print task stored on the USB device through a USB interface.

[0088] In some embodiments, the printer may also receive a print task sent by a user through an application on a mobile phone or tablet, thereby acquiring a target print task.

[0089] In some embodiments, the printer may also receive print requests from different devices or equipment through the cloud platform, wherein the print request includes a target print task, thereby acquiring the target print task.

[0090] S200: In the process of controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the first support platform according to the previous printing task, when the second support platform enters the printing area, the printing device is controlled to print the medium to be printed on the second support platform according to the subsequent printing task, wherein the previous printing task and the subsequent printing task are any two printing tasks in the target printing task.

[0091] Each printing task corresponds to a medium to be printed on a supporting platform, that is, a printing task is responsible for printing the medium to be printed on a supporting platform. The previous printing task and the next printing task are any two printing tasks in the target printing task (that is, at least two printing tasks).

[0092] Specifically, after obtaining at least two printing tasks, first, according to the previous printing task among the at least two printing tasks, the printing device is controlled to print a pattern on the medium to be printed on the first support platform corresponding to the previous printing task. In the process of controlling the printing device to print on the medium to be printed on the first support platform, the printing progress and the state of the second support platform are continuously monitored. When it is detected that the second support platform enters the printing area (that is, the second support platform drives the medium to be printed on the second support platform to move to the printing area), the printer controls the printing device to print a pattern on the medium to be printed on the second support platform corresponding to the next printing task according to the next printing task.

[0093] When the number of target printing tasks exceeds two printing tasks, that is, the target printing tasks include three or more printing tasks, printing is performed cyclically according to the above mode until all printing tasks are completed.

[0094] See also Figures 6 to 8 , Figures 6 to 8 The schematic diagram schematically shows the state of the printer executing the previous printing task and the next printing task from a top view.

[0095] like Figure 6 As shown, only the first support platform (i.e., the lower support platform) moves into the printing area of ​​the printer, the first support platform moves along the first direction N, and the second support platform (i.e., the upper support platform) is moving toward the printing area along the second direction M. At this time, the printer only executes the previous printing task and does not execute the next printing task. According to the previous printing task, the printer controls the printing device to print patterns on the medium to be printed on the first support platform back and forth along the AB direction.

[0096] like Figure 7 As shown, both the first support platform and the second support platform move into the printing area (wherein the second support platform has just entered the printing area and is about to switch its moving direction from M to N, and then the printing device prints the printing medium on the second support platform), and the printer simultaneously executes the previous printing task and the next printing task, that is, in the process of controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the first support platform according to the previous printing task, the printer also controls the printing device to print patterns on the medium to be printed on the second support platform according to the next printing task, and thus, simultaneously controls the printing device to print back and forth along the AB direction on the medium to be printed on the first support platform and the second support platform.

[0097] like Figure 8 As shown, the first support platform has moved away from the printing area, and only the second support platform is in the printing area. At this time, the printer completes the previous printing task and continues to execute the next printing task. According to the next printing task, the printer continues to control the printing device to print patterns on the medium to be printed on the second support platform back and forth along the AB direction. After that, the printing medium on the first support platform that has completed pattern printing is removed, and a new medium to be printed is placed on the first support platform and moved toward the printing area along the second direction M for the next printing job.

[0098] When the number of target print tasks exceeds two print tasks, that is, the target print tasks include three or more print tasks, the printer repeatedly executes Figures 6 to 8 The printing operations shown are repeated until all printing tasks are completed.

[0099] It is understandable that when only one support platform is located in the printing area, the back and forth stroke of the printing device does not need to completely span the two support platforms, but only needs to span the support platform located in the printing area to print back and forth, which can ensure pattern printing efficiency.

[0100] It should be understood that the first support platform and the second support platform are arranged along the first track ( Figure 6-Figure 8 The printing device moves forward and backward to enter or leave the printing area, and the printing device moves along the second track ( Figure 6-Figure 8 The first support platform, the second support platform and the printing device can also move along other suitable devices, equipment or components, and the embodiment of the present invention does not make any limitation on this.

[0101] In the above manner, the printer continuously prepares and executes the next printing task while executing one printing task, thereby improving the overall printing efficiency, reducing the printing waiting time, and being able to support diverse printing needs.

[0102] In some embodiments, the printing device is controlled to print the medium to be printed on the first support platform according to the previous printing task. Specifically, the printer first parses the previous printing task and obtains relevant printing parameters, such as printing pattern, printing format, color setting, printing speed and printing time interval.

[0103] Then, according to the analyzed printing parameters, the settings of the printer are adjusted, such as the nozzle position, dye flow rate, printing resolution, etc. of the printing device.

[0104] Next, a control signal is sent to the printing device to start the printing operation. The printing device drives the printing nozzle to move on the medium to be printed, and gradually completes the printing of the color pattern (including images or texts, etc.).

[0105] The process of controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the second support platform according to the subsequent printing task is similar to or the same as the process of controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the first support platform according to the previous printing task. Those skilled in the art can refer to the specific execution process of the above-mentioned printer controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the first support platform according to the previous printing task, and will not be described in detail here.

[0106] In some embodiments, before controlling the printing device to print the to-be-printed media on the first supporting platform and the second supporting platform according to the previous printing task and the next printing task, it is necessary to control the first supporting platform and the second supporting platform to enter the printing area.

[0107] In some embodiments, the printing method further includes but is not limited to the following steps S201-S202:

[0108] S201: Control the first supporting platform to enter the printing area.

[0109] Specifically, before the printer controls the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the first supporting platform, it needs to control the first supporting platform to enter the printing area.

[0110] In some embodiments, the first support platform is controlled to enter the printing area, specifically: the printer sends a control signal to a driving device (for example, an electric motor, a stepping motor, etc.), and after receiving the control signal, the driving device drives the first support platform to move into the printing area according to a preset moving path of the first support platform.

[0111] In some embodiments, the printer is equipped with a sensor or photoelectric device that can monitor the position of the first support platform in real time. When the first support platform reaches the printing area, the printer controls the fixing device to fix the first support platform to ensure that the first support platform remains balanced and stable during the printing process, thereby improving the pattern printing effect.

[0112] S202: When the printing device is printing the medium to be printed on the first supporting platform, the second supporting platform is controlled to enter the printing area.

[0113] Similarly, when the printer controls the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the first supporting platform, the printer can control the second supporting platform to enter the printing area, so that the printer can perform the subsequent printing task.

[0114] In some embodiments, the second support platform is controlled to enter the printing area, specifically: the printer sends a control signal to a driving device (for example, an electric motor, a stepping motor, etc.), and after receiving the control signal, the driving device drives the second support platform to move into the printing area according to a preset moving path of the second support platform.

[0115] In some embodiments, the printer is equipped with a sensor or photoelectric device that can monitor the position of the second support platform in real time. When the second support platform reaches the printing area, the printer controls the fixing device to fix the second support platform to ensure that the second support platform remains balanced and stable during the printing process, thereby improving the pattern printing effect.

[0116] In some embodiments, to improve the printing effect, before printing on the medium to be printed, the medium to be printed can be ironed by using corresponding devices, equipment, etc. to obtain a medium to be printed with a good surface flatness. The printer also includes a pressing device, which is installed at any suitable position above the support platform. The pressing device is used to press the medium to be printed on the support platform to flatten the cloth hair and burrs on the surface of the medium to be printed, so that the surface of the medium to be printed has a good flatness.

[0117] In some embodiments, before controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the first supporting platform according to the previous printing task, the printing method further includes but is not limited to the following steps S203:

[0118] S203: Controlling the pressing device to perform pressing processing on the medium to be printed on the first supporting platform.

[0119] Specifically, the printer analyzes the printing task and obtains relevant pressing parameters, such as temperature, pressure, and time, etc. Then, the pressing device is controlled to start, preheat to a set temperature, and accurately align the pressing device with the medium to be printed on the first support platform through a sensor or a visual system, and apply corresponding pressure to the aligned medium to be printed. After the pressure is applied for a set pressing time, the applied pressure is released, and the pressing device ends the pressing of the medium to be printed on the first support platform.

[0120] In some embodiments, before controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the second supporting platform according to the next printing task, the printing method further includes but is not limited to the following steps S204:

[0121] S204: Control the pressing device to perform pressing processing on the medium to be printed on the second supporting platform.

[0122] Specifically, the printer analyzes the printing task and obtains relevant pressing parameters, such as temperature, pressure, and time, etc. Then the pressing device is controlled to start, preheated to a set temperature, and accurately aligned with the medium to be printed on the second support platform through a sensor or a visual system, and applies corresponding pressure to the aligned medium to be printed. After the pressure is applied for a set pressing time, the applied pressure is released, and the pressing device ends the pressing of the medium to be printed on the second support platform.

[0123] In some embodiments, there are at least two pressing devices, each of which corresponds to one supporting platform. That is, a dedicated pressing device is used to press the medium to be printed on each supporting platform, so that the corresponding pressing device can be adaptively adjusted according to the wrinkles, lint, and burrs of the medium to be printed on different supporting platforms, thereby improving the flexibility of the pressing process and the pressing effect of the medium to be printed, thereby effectively improving the printing effect of the medium to be printed.

[0124] In some embodiments, the printing device includes a first spraying assembly and a second spraying assembly, the first spraying assembly is used to print a first coating layer on the medium to be printed, and the second spraying assembly is used to print a target pattern on the medium to be printed.

[0125] In some embodiments, the printing method further includes but is not limited to the following steps S301-S302:

[0126] S301: If the medium to be printed is a medium to be printed of a first color system, control a first spraying component of a printing device to print a first coating layer on the medium to be printed of the first color system.

[0127] In some embodiments, before the printer controls the printing device to print on the medium to be printed on the supporting platform, the printer uses a color recognition device (such as a camera, a sensor, etc.) to perform color recognition on the medium to be printed on the supporting platform. If the medium to be printed is recognized as a medium to be printed of the first color system, the printing parameters (such as the dye type, the spraying speed, and the nozzle temperature, etc.) are set according to the characteristics of the first color system, and the first spraying component of the printing device is controlled to print the first coating layer on the medium to be printed of the first color system.

[0128] S302: After printing a first coating layer on a to-be-printed medium of a first color system, controlling a second spraying assembly of a printing device to print a target pattern on the first coating layer.

[0129] Specifically, after the printer controls the first spraying component to print the first coating layer on the medium to be printed in the first color system, the second spraying component of the printing device is accurately aligned with the first coating layer printed on the medium to be printed in the first color system. According to the requirements of the target pattern (such as color, size, etc.), the printing parameters of the second spraying component (such as spraying speed, nozzle size and dye type, etc.) are set, and then the second spraying component is controlled to print the required target pattern on the first coating layer of the medium to be printed in the first color system.

[0130] In some embodiments, the first color system may be a dark color system, for example, the first color system may be a black color system or a purple color system, etc. The first coating layer is a light-colored dye coating layer, for example, a white ink coating layer. Since directly printing the target pattern on the dark-colored medium to be printed may result in poor printing effect, when the medium to be printed is the first color system (dark-colored medium), the first spraying component may be controlled to print the first coating layer (for example, a white ink coating layer) on the dark-colored medium to be printed, and then the second spraying component may be controlled to print the desired target pattern on the first coating layer (white ink coating layer).

[0131] It can be understood that the white ink coating is similar to forming a white wall, and the target pattern can be printed and presented more perfectly on the white ink coating, thereby improving the printing effect of the target pattern on the dark-colored medium to be printed.

[0132] In some embodiments, the printing method further includes but is not limited to the following steps S303:

[0133] S303: If the medium to be printed is a medium to be printed of the second color system, control the second spraying assembly of the printing device to print a target pattern on the medium to be printed of the second color system.

[0134] Specifically, if the printer recognizes that the medium to be printed on the supporting platform is a medium to be printed of the second color system, the printing parameters (for example, dye type, spraying speed, and nozzle temperature, etc.) are set according to the characteristics of the second color system. There is no need to control the first spraying component to print the first coating on the medium to be printed of the second color system. Instead, the second spraying component of the printing device is directly controlled to print the target pattern on the medium to be printed of the second color system.

[0135] In some embodiments, the second color system may be a light color system, for example, the second color system may be a white color system or a pink color system, etc. It is understandable that printing the target pattern on the light color medium to be printed will not affect the printing effect. Therefore, when the medium to be printed is the second color system (light color system), it is not necessary to control the first spraying component to print the first coating on the medium to be printed, but directly control the second spraying component to print the required target pattern on the medium to be printed, thereby improving the pattern printing efficiency.

[0136] It is easy to understand that with respect to the method of determining the medium to be printed, that is, the method of determining whether the medium to be printed is the medium to be printed of the first color system or the second color system, the color system to which the medium to be printed belongs can be manually input into the printer, so that the printer can determine the color system to which the medium to be printed belongs. In some other feasible implementations, an identification component, device, or equipment can also be installed on the printer, and the printer identifies and determines the color system to which the medium to be printed belongs through the identification component, device, or equipment.

[0137] In some embodiments, the printer further includes a color recognition device, which is disposed above the supporting platform and is used to recognize the color of the medium to be printed on the supporting platform.

[0138] In some embodiments, the printing method further includes but is not limited to the following steps S400:

[0139] S400: Identify the color of the medium to be printed on the supporting platform through a color recognition device, and classify the medium to be printed into corresponding target color systems according to the color of the medium to be printed, so that the printer controls the printing device to print on the medium to be printed according to the target color system of the medium to be printed, wherein the target color system includes a first color system and a second color system.

[0140] Specifically, the color recognition device of the printer is provided with a sensor or a camera, etc., for capturing the color information of the medium to be printed on the supporting platform. That is, the printer captures and collects the color data of the medium to be printed through the color recognition device, and converts the color data into corresponding color values, thereby identifying the color of the medium to be printed.

[0141] Then the color of the medium to be printed is compared with the predefined color database to determine the target color system to which the color of the medium to be printed belongs or is closest, and the medium to be printed is divided into the corresponding target color system, so that the printer adjusts the printing parameters (such as dye type, spraying strategy, printing speed, etc.) according to the target color system of the medium to be printed, and controls the printing device to perform corresponding printing operations on the medium to be printed according to the requirements of the target color system to ensure the best printing effect. It should be understood that the target color system includes at least a first color system and a second color system.

[0142] In some embodiments, the first color system includes one or more colors, and the second color system also includes one or more colors. For example, the first color system is a black color system, and the black color system includes colors such as ebony black, pure black, carbon black, and ink black. The second color system is a white color system, and the white color system includes colors such as pearl white, pure white, snow white, milky white, and ivory white.

[0143] In some embodiments, the medium to be printed is divided into corresponding target color systems according to the color of the medium to be printed, including but not limited to the following steps S410:

[0144] S410: If the color of the medium to be printed is any color in the target color system, the medium to be printed is classified into the target color system, wherein the target color system is the first color system or the second color system.

[0145] In some embodiments, the target color system is a first color system or a second color system. As mentioned above, the first color system includes black color system and purple color system, etc., and the second color system includes white color system, etc., so the target color system can be any one of the black color system, purple color system and white color system, for example, the target color system can be a black color system.

[0146] Specifically, after the printer recognizes the color of the medium to be printed through the color recognition device, the color of the medium to be printed is compared with any color in the target color system (i.e., the first color system or the second color system). If the color of the medium to be printed matches any color in the target color system, that is, the color of the medium to be printed is the same as or similar to any color in the target color system, it is determined that the medium to be printed belongs to the target color system, and the medium to be printed is classified into the target color system.

[0147] For example, in some embodiments, the color of the medium to be printed is identified as pearl white, and its pearl white color is compared with various colors in each target color system, and it is finally determined that the color of the medium to be printed (i.e., pearl white) is the same as the pearl white in the white color system, indicating that the medium to be printed belongs to the white color system, and the medium to be printed is classified into the white color system.

[0148] In summary, the printing method provided in an embodiment of the present invention is applied to a printer, which includes a printing device and two supporting platforms, wherein the printing device is arranged above the supporting platforms, and the supporting platforms are used to support the medium to be printed; the method includes: obtaining a target printing task, wherein the target printing task includes at least two printing tasks; in the process of controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the first supporting platform according to the previous printing task, when the second supporting platform enters the printing area, controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the second supporting platform according to the next printing task; wherein the previous printing task and the next printing task are any two printing tasks in the target printing task.

[0149] The printing method provided by the embodiment of the present invention controls the printing device to print the media to be printed on two supporting platforms in parallel. The printing device prints the media to be printed on at least one supporting platform, and there is no printing waiting time. The media to be printed on the two supporting platforms can be cyclically printed more quickly, thereby improving digital printing efficiency and increasing economic benefits.

[0150] An embodiment of the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium, on which computer program instructions executable by a processor are stored. When the computer program instructions are called by the processor, the processor executes any one of the printing methods provided by the embodiment of the present invention, or executes steps in any one of the possible implementation methods of any one of the printing methods provided by the embodiment of the present invention.

[0151] In some embodiments, the storage medium may be a flash memory, a hard disk, an optical disk, a register, a magnetic surface storage, a removable disk, a CD-ROM, a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically programmable ROM, and an electrically erasable programmable ROM, or any other form of storage medium known in the technical field, or various devices including one or any combination of the above storage media.

[0152] In some embodiments, computer program instructions may be in the form of a program, software, software module, script or code, written in any form of programming language (including compiled or interpreted languages, or declarative or procedural languages), and may be deployed in any form, including as a stand-alone program or as a module, component, subroutine or other unit suitable for use in a computing environment.

[0153] As an example, computer program instructions may, but do not necessarily, correspond to a file in a file system, may be stored as part of a file that stores other programs or data, for example, in one or more scripts in a HyperText Markup Language (HTML) document, in a single file dedicated to the program in question, or in multiple coordinated files (e.g., files storing one or more modules, subroutines, or code portions).

[0154] As an example, the computer program instructions may be deployed to be executed on a computing device (including devices such as smart terminals and servers), or on multiple computing devices located at one location, or on multiple computing devices distributed at multiple locations and interconnected by a communication network. It is easy to understand that all or part of the steps of the method described in the embodiments of the present invention may be directly implemented using electronic hardware or processor executable computer program instructions, or a combination of the two.

[0155] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments provided by the present invention are only illustrative, and the order of writing the steps in the method of the embodiment does not mean a strict execution order and does not constitute any limitation on the implementation process. The order can be adjusted, merged and deleted according to actual needs, and the modules or sub-modules, units or sub-units in the device or system of the embodiment can be merged, divided and deleted according to actual needs. For example, the division of units is only a logical function division, and there can be other division methods in actual implementation. For another example, multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another device, or some features can be ignored or not executed.

[0156] Through the description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each embodiment can be implemented by means of software plus a general hardware platform, and of course can also be implemented by hardware. Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the processes in the above embodiment methods can be completed by instructing the relevant hardware through a computer program, and the computer program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. When the computer program is executed, it can include the processes of the embodiments of the above methods. The storage medium can be a disk, an optical disk, a read-only memory (ROM) or a random access memory (RAM), etc.

[0157] It should be noted that the above embodiments are intended to illustrate the technical concept and features of the present invention, and their purpose is to enable people familiar with this technology to understand the content of the present invention and implement it accordingly, and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Ordinary technicians in this field can understand that all or part of the processes of the above embodiments can be implemented according to the technical solutions recorded in the embodiments of the present invention, or some of the technical features can be equivalently replaced. It can be understood that these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and should be regarded as equal changes and modifications based on the embodiments of the present invention, and should all fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A printing method, applied to a printer, characterized in that: The printer comprises a printing device and two supporting platforms, wherein the printing device is arranged above the supporting platforms, and the supporting platforms are used to support the medium to be printed; The method comprises: Acquire a target printing task, wherein the target printing task includes at least two printing tasks; In the process of controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the first supporting platform according to the previous printing task, when the second supporting platform enters the printing area, controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the second supporting platform according to the next printing task; The previous printing task and the next printing task are any two printing tasks in the target printing task.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The method further comprises: Controlling the first supporting platform to enter the printing area; During the process of printing the medium to be printed on the first supporting platform, the printing device controls the second supporting platform to enter the printing area.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The printer further comprises a pressing device, which is arranged above the supporting platform and is used for pressing and ironing the medium to be printed on the supporting platform; Before controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the first supporting platform according to the previous printing task, the method further includes: The pressing device is controlled to perform pressing processing on the medium to be printed on the first supporting platform.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that Before controlling the printing device to print the medium to be printed on the second supporting platform according to the subsequent printing task, the method further includes: The pressing device is controlled to perform pressing processing on the medium to be printed on the second supporting platform.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The number of the pressing devices is at least two, and each pressing device corresponds to one supporting platform.

6. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The printing device comprises a first spraying assembly and a second spraying assembly, wherein the first spraying assembly is used to print a first coating layer on a medium to be printed, and the second spraying assembly is used to print a target pattern on the medium to be printed; The method further comprises: If the medium to be printed is a medium to be printed of a first color system, controlling the first spraying component of the printing device to print a first coating layer on the medium to be printed of the first color system; After printing the first coating layer on the to-be-printed medium of the first color system, controlling the second spraying assembly of the printing device to print a target pattern on the first coating layer; or, If the medium to be printed is a medium to be printed of the second color system, the second spraying assembly of the printing device is controlled to print a target pattern on the medium to be printed of the second color system.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that The printer further comprises a color recognition device, and the color recognition device is arranged above the support platform; The method further comprises: The color of the medium to be printed on the supporting platform is identified by the color recognition device, and the medium to be printed is divided into corresponding target color systems according to the color of the medium to be printed, so that the printer controls the printing device to print the medium to be printed according to the target color system of the medium to be printed, wherein the target color system includes a first color system and a second color system.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that The first color system includes one or more colors, the second color system includes one or more colors, and the dividing the medium to be printed into corresponding target color systems according to the color of the medium to be printed includes: If the color of the medium to be printed is any color in a target color system, the medium to be printed is classified into the target color system, wherein the target color system is the first color system or the second color system.

9. A printer, characterized in that: include: Two supporting platforms, a controller, and a printing device, a pressing device and a color recognition device respectively connected to the controller for communication; The printing device, the pressing device and the color recognition device are all arranged above the supporting platform; The supporting platform is used to support the medium to be printed; The printing device is used to print the medium to be printed on the supporting platform; The pressing device is used to press the medium to be printed on the supporting platform; The color recognition device is used to recognize the color of the medium to be printed on the supporting platform; The controller comprises: A processor and a memory communicatively connected to the processor; The memory stores computer program instructions executable by the processor, and when the computer program instructions are called by the processor, the processor executes the printing method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that: The computer-readable storage medium stores computer program instructions executable by a processor, and when the computer program instructions are called by the processor, the processor executes the printing method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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