Long medium

Abstract

To provide a long medium that allows the remaining amount to be grasped in detail.SOLUTION: The long medium disclosed herein is provided with: second transport holes formed at a second pitch along a second long side; and second indicator holes formed within second indicator hole forming areas along the second long side, each set between adjacent second reference holes, having a second length smaller than a first length. Therein the second indicator holes are formed so that a plurality of first circulation holes formed consecutively at a fourth pitch smaller than a third pitch relative to the second indicator hole adjacent to a starting end side, and second circulation holes formed at a fifth pitch larger than a first pitch relative to the first circulation hole adjacent to the starting end side are alternately formed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1A

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to elongated media. [Background technology]

[0002] Long media for printing designs and characters on signs and the like are known. The long media is wound into a roll and has a release paper and an adhesive sheet temporarily attached to the release paper. The body is placed in the printer, and patterns and letters are printed on the adhesive sheet, and the adhesive is cut by the printer's cutting device. By cutting the adhesive sheet in half to the desired shape and peeling off the release paper, the pattern etc. is printed and the desired shape is obtained. The adhesive sheet cut into shapes can be attached to walls, windows, paper, etc. Half-cutting means cutting only the adhesive sheet and not the release paper (cutting the release paper). This includes cutting the release paper completely through the thickness, but not completely through the release paper.

[0003] With such long media, if the long media runs out during printing, Therefore, Patent Document 1 discloses a method for visually and easily indicating the remaining amount of long media. The long medium has a grip along one side edge. Therefore, the holes are arranged at equal intervals as reference holes, and the holes are arranged at equal intervals as reference holes. The holes that indicate the remaining amount are formed on the long media. Depending on the type of long media, the holes are provided at different positions between the two reference holes. According to this, as the remaining amount decreases, the ink moves away from one reference hole and moves to the other reference hole. The holes that indicate the remaining amount are formed close to each other, so the user can easily measure the remaining amount relative to the reference hole. The remaining amount of the long medium can be visually grasped based on the position of the holes that indicate the amount. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 4771023 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The long medium described in Patent Document 1 may have a length of 10 m or more. The remaining amount of the long medium is indicated by applying the length to the pitch of the holes as a reference. Therefore, the user can only roughly grasp the remaining amount of the long medium. If the remaining amount of the long media is only roughly known, the user will not know how much of the long media is left to print. It is not possible to accurately determine whether the length of the design is longer than the length of the design. Forcing printing even though the remaining length of the media is less than the length of the image to be printed If this happens, the large amount of ink, long media, and printing time required for printing will be wasted. Put away.

[0006] To solve this problem, we developed a long-length medium that allows us to grasp the remaining amount in more detail. The body is desired. Therefore, in the case of the long medium described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to grasp the remaining amount in more detail. In other words, the long medium described in Patent Document 1 can be configured such that the entire length of the long medium is The remaining amount of the long medium is indicated by applying the length to a reference hole pitch. Therefore, if the pitch of the reference holes is increased, or if the distance between the reference holes is increased, By increasing the number of holes that form the scale, it becomes possible to indicate the remaining amount of the long media in detail. For example, if the pitch of the reference holes is doubled, or if the pitch of the holes formed between the reference holes is Theoretically, if the number of holes that form the scale is doubled, the remaining amount of the long media can be displayed with double the resolution. It is actually possible.

[0007] However, if the pitch of the reference holes is made too large, the It is not possible to find a reference hole formed on the media, or to find a hole that indicates the remaining amount. It would be difficult to grasp the relative position of the hole that indicates the remaining amount with respect to the reference hole. It becomes difficult for the user to visually grasp the remaining amount of long media. On the other hand, the number of holes that form as scales between the standard holes is If you increase the number of holes, it becomes difficult to read at a glance. Also, the number of holes that can be increased is at most doubled. It's only to a certain extent. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] Therefore, the inventors of the present application have developed a method for precisely measuring the remaining amount of the long medium by utilizing the other side edge of the long medium. The idea behind this was to Here, by applying the long medium described in Patent Document 1, one half of the total length of the long medium (the first half ) is applied to the pitch of the holes that serve as the reference on one side edge, and the other half of the total length of the long medium (the rear If the half part is applied to the pitch of the reference hole on the other side edge, the pitch of the reference hole Without increasing the size or the number of holes, the length can be doubled with double the resolution. It is also possible to show the remaining amount of media. However, under such a configuration, the user is required to It is difficult to know the remaining amount of long media at a glance because you have to find the hole that indicates the remaining amount. Also, since there are only two side edges, you can only get twice the resolution at best. The remaining amount of long media cannot be displayed.

[0009] Therefore, the inventors of the present application have proposed a method for forming a plurality of slits at a non-uniform pitch. The remaining amount of the long medium is measured in detail using holes that move as if circulating in the area between the adjacent reference holes. The idea was to show this in detail.

[0010] One aspect of the present disclosure is a slit-shaped slit-shaped slit-shaped member including a starting end, a finishing end, a first side edge connecting the starting end and the finishing end, and a front edge. The long medium has a second side edge connecting the leading end and the trailing end. First reference holes formed at a first pitch along the first side edge; The first reference holes are formed at a second pitch smaller than one pitch, and N holes are provided between adjacent first reference holes. a first transfer hole formed therein (where N is a positive integer), and a first pitch The first reference holes are formed at a smaller third pitch and are respectively set between the adjacent first reference holes. The first indicator holes are located in the indicator hole forming area, and the first pitch is located along the second side edge. and second reference holes formed at the second pitch along the second side edge and adjacent to the second reference holes. the N second transfer holes formed between the second reference holes, and the N second transfer holes formed along the second side edge, , each located within a second index hole forming region set between adjacent second reference holes, a second indicator hole that is spaced apart from the second indicator hole adjacent to the starting end side by the third pitch, A plurality of first circulation holes formed successively at a smaller fourth pitch and a plurality of first circulation holes adjacent to the starting end side second circulation holes formed at a fifth pitch greater than the first pitch with respect to the first circulation holes; and a second indicator hole formed by alternatingly forming the first indicator hole and the second indicator hole. Here, the second index hole forming region is formed on the terminal side with respect to the second reference hole on the starting end side. The second hole is set in the area from the first adjacent second hole to the Mth adjacent second hole. (where M is a positive integer equal to or less than N), the first pitch is P1, the second pitch is P2, The third pitch is P3, the fourth pitch is P4, the fifth pitch is P5, and the first reference length is L1. , when the first scale is S1, the second reference length is L2, and the second scale is S2, S1=P2 / L1, L2=L1 / (M-1), S2=P2 / L2, P3 = P1 - P1 × S1, P4 = P1 - P1 × S2, P5=P2×(M-1)+P4 have the following relationship. Further, the first indicator hole is formed adjacent to the starting end and spaced apart from the ending end. The first indicator hole formed in the region is located from the start end side end of the first indicator hole forming region. The second circulation holes are formed at positions close to the terminal end and spaced apart from each other, and are formed between adjacent second circulation holes. The plurality of first circulation holes are arranged in the shape of the second indicator hole adjacent to the starting end and spaced apart from the ending end. The first circulation hole formed in the second indicator hole forming region is located from the start end side end of the second indicator hole forming region. the first circulation holes are formed at a position close to the terminal end and spaced apart from the terminal end. The second circulation hole adjacent to the starting end side is formed by the second indicator hole forming portion. The region is formed at a position further away from the start end and closer to the end end. do.

[0011] According to the elongate medium of the present disclosure, the first indicator hole formed along the first side edge portion has a first reference length. The length of the long media is displayed based on a first scale that corresponds to a second pitch, while the second side edge The second reference hole formed along the portion is set to the second reference length obtained by dividing the first reference length by (M-1). It is possible to display the remaining amount of the long medium based on the second scale applied to the second pitch. Therefore, it is possible to indicate the remaining amount of a long medium that is equal to or shorter than the first reference length using the second indicator hole. do. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1A] FIG. 1A is a portion of an elongated medium according to one embodiment. [Figure 1B] FIG. 1B is a portion of an elongated medium according to one embodiment. [Figure 1C] FIG. 1C is a portion of an elongated medium according to one embodiment. [Figure 1D] FIG. 1D is a portion of an elongated medium according to one embodiment. [Figure 2A] FIG. 2A is a portion of an elongated medium according to one embodiment. [Figure 2B] FIG. 2B is a portion of an elongated medium according to one embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 shows a portion of a long medium according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 shows a modified example of a long medium according to an embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 shows a modified example of a long medium according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 shows a cutting device for printing on a long medium according to one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a long medium according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. [First embodiment] FIG. 1A is a plan view showing a part of a long medium 1 including a terminal end FE of the long medium 1 according to this embodiment. 1D is a diagram showing a part of the long medium 1 including the starting end SE of the long medium 1 according to this embodiment. 1B and 1C are plan views showing a part of the elongated medium 1 between the leading end SE and the trailing end FE. 1A and 1B are plan views showing the same.

[0014] As shown in these drawings, the long medium 1 according to this embodiment has a long side that is extremely long compared to the short side. It is formed in a very long band shape, with two short sides, the start end SE and the end end FE, and The first side edge L has a first side edge LS1 and a second side edge LS2 that connect the first side edge L to the terminal end FE. S1 is a distance between the start end SE and the end end FE of the long medium 1 at one end in the short direction of the long medium 1. The second side edge LS2 is connected to the other end of the long medium 1 in the short direction. In this embodiment, the first side edge LS1 and the second side edge L Since the main portions of the first long sides LS1( The first long side LS1 (an example of the "first side edge") and the second long side LS2 (an example of the "second side edge") may be referred to as the first long side LS1 (an example of the "first side edge") and the second long side LS2 (an example of the "second side edge") .

[0015] However, the shape of the long medium is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. At least one of the two side edges of the body is formed in a straight line as shown in this embodiment. Alternatively, the long medium may be formed to have minute irregularities. Either one of the two side edges of the elongated medium may be formed in a sawtooth shape. The side edge of the long medium may be formed in a curved wave shape. The area around the edge or the end (only around the end) is formed to have the uneven shape as described above. That's fine.

[0016] The long medium 1 is typically used in a roll shape wound around a paper tube. The end SE corresponds to the longitudinal end of the long medium 1 that can be used first, and the end FE corresponds to the end of the long medium 1. When wound into a roll, the starting point SE corresponds to the outer diameter The terminal FE corresponds to one end (short side) of the inner diameter side (cardboard tube side), and the terminal FE corresponds to the other end (short side) of the inner diameter side (cardboard tube side). In this specification, the first side edge (first long side LS1) and the second side edge (second long side LS2) extend The direction in which the film is present is called the long side direction (the "long side direction" may also be called the "longitudinal direction"). The direction connecting the side edge and the second side edge (the direction parallel to the start end SE and the end end FE in this embodiment) The "short side direction" may also be called the "short edge direction." The direction in which the starting point SE exists for a certain object among the long side direction and the longitudinal direction is called the "starting point SE" The direction in which the end FE exists for a certain object is sometimes called the "SE side" or "starting end SE side." The direction is sometimes called the "terminal FE direction" or "terminal FE side." The length of the body 1 in the short direction, that is, the length of the starting end SE and the ending end FE, is, for example, 5 cm or more. The length of the long medium 1 in the longitudinal direction, i.e., the first long side LS1 and the The length of the second long side LS1 and the second long side LS2 may be, for example, 1 m or more and 20 m or less.

[0017] The long medium 1 according to this embodiment is made up of a release paper RS ​​and an adhesive sheet temporarily attached to the release paper RS. The adhesive sheet AS is the area where patterns and letters are printed. The length of the short side of the adhesive sheet AS is smaller than the length of the short side of the release paper RS. Therefore, both ends of the release paper RS ​​in the short side direction are adhesive. In this embodiment, the adhesive sheet AS is not covering the exposed surface. One end of the release paper RS ​​in the short side direction is exposed without being cut and has a first side edge (first long side LS1). The part that is not covered by the adhesive sheet AS and is exposed may be called the first side edge part. The other end of the release paper RS ​​in the short side direction having two side edges (second long side LS2) is called the second side edge portion. Good too. The various holes formed in the long medium 1 according to this embodiment are formed along the exposed short side of the release paper RS. First, along the first long side LS1, which is an example of the first side edge portion, The various holes to be formed will be explained. In order to prevent the drawings from becoming too complicated, some of the holes will be omitted. Holes may not be numbered.

[0018] [First reference hole and first transfer hole] The first reference hole RH1 is located along the first long side LS1 of the long medium 1 from the start end SE to the end end FE. In this case, a constant first pitch P1 (hereinafter, the value of the first pitch P1 may be simply referred to as P1) is used. The same applies to the pitch. As will be described later, the first reference hole R Based on the position of the first indicator hole IH1 relative to H1, the user can determine the approximate remaining amount of the long medium 1. It is possible to grasp the long medium 1 in the longitudinal direction. The regions virtually divided at the positions where the second reference holes RH2 described later are formed are called "divisions" or "sections." It may be called a space or a section.

[0019] FIG. 1A shows a 0th section S0 including a terminal FE, a 1st section S1, a 2nd section S2, and a 3rd section S3. 1B shows the section from the second section S2 (part) to the third section S3 (part). Sections S3, S4, and S5 (part) are shown. From the 5th section S5 (part), to the 6th section S6, the 7th section S7, and the 8th section S8 (part) As shown in Figure 1A, depending on the manufacturing process, The section including the end FE and the section including the starting end SE may have a length less than the first pitch P1. The value obtained by multiplying the first pitch P1 by the number of sections is the approximate total length of the long medium 1 (first long side LS1 and the length in the longitudinal direction of the second long side LS2) (however, less than the first pitch P1 Since a section having a length of may be provided at the start SE and / or end FE, (Note that

[0020] The first transport hole TH1 is located along the first long side LS1 of the long media 1 from the starting end SE to the ending end FE. The holes are formed at a constant second pitch P2, which is smaller than the first pitch P1. Are the holes TH1 holes formed at a constant second pitch P2 that is smaller than the first pitch P1? For example, the cutting device 2 described later may be used to convey the long medium 1. The first conveying hole T in this embodiment may be used as a hole for engaging with the sprocket 20. H1 is formed at the same position as the first reference hole RH1 in the short side direction.

[0021] In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1A to 1D, two adjacent first reference holes Between the RH1 and RH2, 16 (an example of "N") first transfer holes TH1 are formed. In other words, the first pitch P1 in this embodiment is N times (16 times) the second pitch P2. In this embodiment, the first group is The quasi-hole RH1 is formed to have a shape that is long in the short side direction and short in the long side direction, while the first transfer hole TH1 is formed to have a shape that is long in the short side direction and short in the long side direction. Here, the first reference hole RH1 is formed in a shape that is long in the short side direction and short in the long side direction. By forming the hole RH1, it becomes easier to grasp the position of the first reference hole RH1 in the long side direction. This makes it easier to grasp the position of the first index hole IH1 in the long side direction relative to the first reference hole RH1. This allows the user to easily grasp the approximate remaining amount of the long medium 1.

[0022] However, the size of the first pitch P1 and the second pitch P2 and other dimensions and shapes of the long medium 1 The configuration positions and shapes of the holes are not limited to the examples shown in this embodiment. The position can be changed as appropriate depending on the type of medium and the application. For example, two adjacent first reference holes RH Two first transfer holes TH1 may be formed between each of the first transfer holes TH1. , may be formed at a position different from the first reference hole RH1 in the short side direction.

[0023] [1st index hole] The first index hole IH1 is located along the first long side LS1 of the long medium 1 from the starting point SE to the ending point FE. The holes are formed at a constant third pitch P3, which is smaller than the first pitch P1. The first reference hole IH1 is set between two adjacent first reference holes RH1, each having a first length. Each of the first indicator hole forming areas IA1 is formed with one indicator hole.

[0024] FIG. 2A shows a region cut out along the first long side LS1 from the 0th section S0 to the 8th section S8. The paper is then arranged so that the positions of the first reference holes RH1 of each section are the same in the left-right direction of the paper. The figure shows the alignment in the vertical direction of the surface, but on the starting end SE side of a certain section (for example, the first section S1). The first reference hole RH1 is located at the end F of the next section (for example, the second section S2) adjacent to the start end SE. Please note that this is the same hole as the first reference hole RH1 on the E side.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 2A, the first indicator hole forming region IA1 of this embodiment is formed by two adjacent In the area between the first reference holes RH1, the first reference hole RH1 on the starting end SE side is the first reference hole RH1 on the ending end FE side. The first transfer hole TH1 adjacent to the first reference hole RH1 on the end FE side of the same section is used as the starting point. The area is set to the first transport hole TH1 adjacent to the end SE side. The first reference hole RH1 on the starting end SE side (left side of the paper) is adjacent to the first reference hole RH1 on the ending end FE side. The first transport hole TH1 is called the first transport hole TH1-1, and the second transport hole adjacent to this hole on the termination FE side is called the The second first transport hole TH1 is called first transport hole TH1-2, and the other first transport holes TH1 are called The reference hole RH1 on the end FE side (right side of the paper) is referred to as the starting point S. The first transport hole TH1 adjacent to the E side is the 16th first transport hole TH in this embodiment. Since it corresponds to 1, it may be called the first transport hole TH1-16.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 2A, in this embodiment, there is a hole between two adjacent first reference holes RH1. Since 16 first transfer holes TH1 are formed in each of the first indicator hole forming areas IA1, the length of each of the first indicator hole forming areas IA1 is The length in the side direction is P2×15 (an example of the "first length"). 1D is a first indicator hole forming region I, which is set in each section with a length of P2 × 15. A1, one first indicator hole IH1 formed in each of the two lenses.

[0027] In this configuration, the first indicator holes IH1 are arranged at a third pitch P which is different from the first pitch P1. 3, the position of the first reference hole RH1 in each section is different. For example, the first indicator hole IH1 (FIG. 2A) formed in the first section S1 is The first indicator hole forming area IA1 set in the first section S1 is located closest to the starting end SE. At a position slightly advanced in the long side direction toward the end FE direction from the first transport hole TH1-1 On the other hand, the first indicator hole IH1 (FIG. 2A) formed in the second section S2 is In the first indicator hole forming area IA1 set in S2, the long side of the first conveyance hole TH1-1 is It is formed at a position further in the terminal FE direction in the same way. The more the remaining amount of the medium 1, the more the number of the first indicator holes IH formed in the first indicator hole forming area IA1 increases. The position 1 is moved from the end on the starting end SE side of the first indicator hole forming area IA1 to the end on the ending end FE side. In other words, the less the remaining amount of the long medium 1, the more the marks formed in the first indicator hole forming area IA1. The position of the first indicator hole IH1 is from the end of the first indicator hole forming area IA1 on the terminal FE side. Move to the end on the starting end SE side.

[0028] With this configuration, the user can easily determine the position of the first indicator hole IH1 relative to the first reference hole RH1. Based on this position, it is possible to grasp the approximate remaining amount of the long medium 1.

[0029] Here, the first indicator holes IH1 are formed at a third pitch P3 which is smaller than the first pitch P1. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2A, the first indicator hole IH1 is located close to the starting point SE and is located at the end FE. The first indicator hole IH1 formed in the first indicator hole forming area IA1 is spaced apart from the first indicator hole IH1. The first indicator hole IH1 formed in the section where the remaining amount of the long medium 1 is large is The end FE side end is spaced from the start SE side end of the first indicator hole forming area IA1 where the In other words, it is formed at a position away from the starting point SE and close to the ending point FE. The first indicator hole IH1 formed in the first indicator hole forming area IA1, that is, the long medium 1 The first indicator hole IH1 formed in the section where the remaining amount of the indicator is small is The first indicator hole forming area IA1 is located close to the start end SE side end and is spaced apart from the end end FE side end. The first indicator hole I is formed in the vicinity of the end of the starting point SE. A second first indicator hole IH1 is formed in the first indicator hole forming area IA1 where H1 is provided. In order to prevent this, the third pitch P3 is set to be equal to or smaller than the length of the first indicator hole forming area IA1 in the long side direction. The difference between the first pitch P1 and the second pitch P2, i.e., (P1-P2), is greater than It is preferable that:

[0030] With this configuration, the user can see that the first indicator hole IH1 is located at the first reference hole RH 1, or the further away from the first reference hole RH1 on the end FE side with respect to the first index hole IH1. As the distance increases, it becomes possible to grasp that the remaining amount of the long medium 1 is getting smaller.

[0031] In this embodiment, the first index hole forming area IA1 is formed by two adjacent first reference holes R Most of the area between H1 and the first reference hole RH1 on the starting end SE side The first conveying hole TH1 (in this embodiment, the first conveying hole TH1-1) adjacent to the end FE side From the first reference hole RH1 on the end FE side, the first transfer hole TH1 ( In this embodiment, it is the first transport hole TH1-16. 6 is an example of "the Nth first conveying hole."

[0032] For example, the first indicator hole IH1 (FIGS. 1A and 2A) formed in the 0th section S0 The first hole TH1 is formed at the same position in the long side direction as the first hole TH1 located closest to the starting end SE. The first indicator hole IH1 formed in the section S1 is a first indicator hole forming hole set in the first section S1. In the area IA1, the first conveying hole TH1-1 located closest to the starting end SE and the long side The remaining amount of the long media 1 is formed in the same manner as the remaining amount of the long media 1. The first reference hole IH1 is formed at a position where the number of holes is small, and the first reference hole RH1 on the end FE side is small. The first indicator hole I is formed in the 93rd section S93 shown in FIG. 1D. H1 is the endmost FE of the first indicator hole forming area IA1 set in the 93rd section S93. The first transport hole TH1 is located at the same position (or close to it) in the long side direction as the first transport hole TH1 located on the side. It is done.

[0033] According to this configuration, most of the area between two adjacent first reference holes RH1 is The area from the first transport hole TH1-1 to the first transport hole TH1-16 corresponds to the area (P2 x 15 ) can be used to indicate the remaining amount of the long medium 1. The user can grasp the approximate remaining amount of the long medium 1 with relatively high accuracy.

[0034] However, the long medium 1 shown in this embodiment does not necessarily have to be a paper medium from the section S0 shown in FIG. 1A. For example, the long medium 1 is wound around a tube from section S0 to section S9. 3 (for example, the section shown in FIG. 1B) The section (having a configuration corresponding to section S4) may be wound onto a paper tube. However, as will be understood by those skilled in the art, the user may be able to estimate the approximate remaining amount or amount of use of the long medium 1. It becomes possible to grasp.

[0035] Similarly, the long medium 1 shown in this embodiment does not necessarily start from the section S93 shown in FIG. 1D. For example, the long medium 1 is not required to have an end. A section having a configuration corresponding to any section provided between the sections (for example, a section corresponding to the 50th section) The section having the structure in which the SE is provided may be configured to be the start SE. However, as will be understood by those skilled in the art, the user can easily grasp the approximate remaining amount or used amount of the long medium 1. It becomes possible to do this.

[0036] Similarly, the long medium 1 shown in this embodiment is provided between the section S0 and the section S93. The winding may be performed on the cardboard tube from any section, and the any section may be configured to be the starting end SE. Even with this configuration, as will be understood by those skilled in the art, the user can generally read the length of the long medium 1. It is possible to grasp the remaining amount or the amount used.

[0037] The above-mentioned configuration is the first conveying hole TH1-1 to the first conveying hole TH1-16 (P2 ×15) is applied to the entire length of the long medium 1. The user can use the first transport hole TH1 as a scale to roughly determine the remaining length of the long medium 1. It becomes possible to grasp quantity as a length rather than a ratio.

[0038] Here, the total length of the long medium 1 from the start point SE to the end point FE is (N-1) (where N is the number of adjacent The value ("first reference hole RH1") divided by the number of first transfer holes TH1 formed between the first reference holes RH1 The length (an example of the length) corresponds to the second pitch P2, which is one graduation of the first conveying hole TH1. That is, the user sets the second pitch P2 as the first reference length (in this embodiment, the length of the long medium 1 (N-1) (15 in this embodiment) The value obtained by dividing the length by 1 m is used as the first scale to grasp the remaining amount and amount of used long media 1. For example, if the second pitch P2 is 10 mm, A scale of 1 (an example of a "first scale") is 10mm ÷ approximately 1000mm = approximately 1 / 100. That is, if the first reference length is L1 and the first scale is S1, then the relationship S1=P2 / L1 is It has a role.

[0039] Therefore, the user can see that the first indicator hole IH1 formed in the section currently being used is the first 1. Counting from the starting point SE side in the index hole forming area IA1, for example, the 14th If it is formed near the first transport hole TH1-14 (Fig. 2A), the first transport hole closest to the starting end SE Since it is 13 divisions away from TH1-1, it can be seen that the remaining length of long media 1 is about 13m. Similarly, the first indicator hole IH1 can be formed in the first indicator hole forming area IA1. Counting from the starting point SE side, for example, near the second first transport hole TH1-2 If it is formed, it is one scale away from the first transport hole TH1-1 on the starting end SE side. It is possible to know that the remaining length of the long medium 1 is approaching approximately 1 m.

[0040] Here, the third pitch P3 is the second pitch P2 at the first scale S1 (first reference length L1). The value obtained by dividing the first pitch P1 by the value of the first pitch P2 (for example, if the first pitch P1 is about 1 60 mm, it is about 1.6 mm) and the difference between the first pitch P1 (for example, the first pitch P1 is In the case of approximately 160 mm, approximately 158.4 mm) is set, that is, P3 = By setting (P1-P1×S1), the remaining amount of long media 1 can be displayed more accurately. This becomes possible. In other words, by setting S1=P2 / L1=(P1-P3) / P1, more precise This makes it possible to accurately indicate the remaining amount of the long medium 1.

[0041] In the above embodiment, the first reference length L1 is the length of the long medium from the start point SE to the end point FE. The total length of the body 1 is (N-1) (where N is the number of first carriers formed between adjacent first reference holes RH1). The first reference length L1 is set as a value obtained by dividing the length by the number of holes TH1. It's not something like that.

[0042] For example, the first reference length L1 may be set to 1 m regardless of the length of the long medium. Regardless of the setting method, the user must calculate P2 / L1, which is the value obtained by dividing the second pitch P2 by 1 m. The first scale S1 can be used to grasp the remaining amount and amount of used long media. For example, if the first reference length L1 is set to 1 m for a long medium with a total length of 5 m, The user must understand that the second pitch P2, which is one graduation of the first conveying hole TH1, corresponds to 1 meter. It is possible to grasp the remaining amount and amount of used long media based on the scale S1 (= P2 / L1). is.

[0043] Similarly, the first reference length L1 is set to an arbitrary value taking into consideration the intended use of the long medium and the expected user. For example, the distance may be set to 50 cm, 2 m, or 1 foot (approximately 30 cm). That's fine. Similarly, the length of the long medium may be any value, such as 5 m or 10 m.

[0044] [Second reference hole and second transfer hole] Next, various holes formed along the second long side LS2, which is an example of the second side edge portion, will be described. do. The second reference hole RH2 is located along the second long side LS2 of the long medium 1 from the starting end SE to the ending end FE. As will be described later, the holes are formed at a constant first pitch P1. Based on the position of the second indicator hole IH2 relative to the long medium 1, the user can grasp the remaining amount of the long medium 1 in detail. As shown in FIG. 1A, the second reference hole RH2 is The first reference hole RH1 may be formed at the same position as the first reference hole RH1.

[0045] The second transport hole TH2 is located along the second long side LS2 of the long media 1 from the starting end SE to the ending end FE. The second transport holes TH2 are holes formed at a second pitch P2. For example, the cutting device 2 may be used to engage with a sprocket 20. As shown in FIG. 1A and the like, the second transport hole TH2 may be used as a hole extending in the long side direction. The second transport hole TH2 may be formed at the same position as the first transport hole TH1. The second reference hole RH2 may be formed at the same position in the side direction as the second reference hole RH2. As shown in FIGS. 1A to 1D, etc., there are 1 second reference holes RH2 between two adjacent second reference holes RH2. Six (one example of "N") second transfer holes TH2 are formed. Similarly, the second reference hole RH2 is formed in a shape that is long in the short side direction and short in the long side direction, and the second transfer hole TH 2 is formed in a circle.

[0046] [Second index hole] Long media come in a variety of colors and materials, so users can choose the right one depending on their intended use. The appropriate long medium can be selected and attached or installed in a device such as the cutting device 2 described later. Even if the same long media is used continuously, dust and dirt may adhere to the surface. To prevent this, remove the long media from the device after use and store it in a plastic bag, etc. In addition, even if there is only a little remaining on the long media, there are many people who want to print short patterns, etc. Some users keep multiple long media instead of discarding them in order to use them for other purposes. The task of replacing media from the device does not only occur when all the long media has been used up, This can happen frequently on a daily basis, and each time it happens, the user needs to know how much of the long media is left at that time. must. The inventors of the present application have found that the remaining amount of the elongated medium 1 may not be sufficiently indicated by the first indicator hole IH1 alone. For example, let's say you want to print a 1.55m long image on a long sheet of paper. When the first indicator hole IH1 is located a few meters from the starting end SE in the first indicator hole forming area IA1, If the hole is formed in the vicinity of the third first transport hole TH1-3 (FIG. 2A), the remaining long medium 1 Since we can see that the amount is about 2m, we can see that a 1.55m pattern can be printed. On the other hand, the first indicator hole IH1 is located at the first indicator hole forming area IA1, counting from the starting end SE. If the second first transport hole TH1-2 is formed near the second first transport hole TH1-2, the remaining length of long media 1 is about 1 m. Therefore, the remaining amount of long media 1 is insufficient to print a 1.55m pattern. However, the first indicator hole IH1 is not aligned with the first conveyance hole TH1-2. If the long media 1 is formed in the vicinity of the middle between the transport hole TH1 and the transport hole TH3, the user can see the remaining amount of the long media 1. It is difficult to accurately determine whether the length is 1.55 m or more. Although the remaining length of body 1 was actually less than 1.55m, the printing of a 1.55m pattern was forced. If this happens, the large amount of ink, long media1, and printing time required for printing will be wasted. Therefore, the user cannot accurately determine whether the remaining length of the long media 1 is 1.55 m or more. If it becomes difficult to print the long media, you will have to set a new long media1 in the printer and use it. Therefore, after much trial and error, the inventors of the present application have developed a configuration for grasping the remaining amount in more detail. To achieve this, we came up with the idea of ​​providing a second indicator hole IH2 in the long medium 1.

[0047] The second indicator hole IH2 is located along the second long side LS2 of the long medium 1 from the start end SE to the end end FE. Here, the second index hole IH2 is formed by two adjacent second reference holes RH2 a second indicator hole forming region IA, which is set between the first and second indicator holes and has a second length smaller than the first length; One is formed in each of the two.

[0048] FIG. 2B shows a region cut out along the second long side LS2 from the 0th section S0 to the 8th section S8. The paper is then arranged so that the positions of the second reference holes RH2 of each section are at the same position in the left-right direction of the paper. The figure shows the alignment in the vertical direction of the surface, but on the starting end SE side of a certain section (for example, the first section S1). The second reference hole RH2 is located on the end FE side of the section (for example, the second section S2) adjacent to the start SE side. Note that this is the same hole as the second reference hole RH2. As 1 is used, that is, as the 8th section S8 progresses to the 0th section S0, Therefore, the second indicator hole IH2 is formed in the second indicator hole forming area IA2 from the end FE side to the beginning SE side. After being formed to move at equal pitches (fourth pitch P4) to the side, it starts again from the end FE side. By forming it so that it moves at an equal pitch (fourth pitch P4) on the end SE side, As the body 1 is used, the ink circulates (loops) repeatedly within the second indicator hole forming area IA2. The holes are formed so that

[0049] 2A, the second indicator hole IH2 is positioned closer to the long medium 1 than the first indicator hole IH1. The pitch is set so that the same amount can be moved significantly, allowing for more precise The remaining amount of the long medium 1 can be displayed. The second indicator hole IH2 is located in the first indicator hole forming area I Compared to the first indicator hole IH1, which does not circulate within A1, the second indicator hole forming area IA2 is circulated many times. It is formed in a circular manner, as will be explained in detail below.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 2B, the second indicator hole forming region IA2 of this embodiment is formed by two adjacent In the area between the second reference holes RH2, the second reference hole RH2 on the starting end SE side is From the second transfer hole TH2 adjacent to the second reference hole RH2 on the end FE side, The area is set to be shorter in the long side direction than the area up to the adjacent second transfer hole TH2. Therefore, in the area along the second long side LS, the area other than the second indicator hole forming area IA2 By using this, it is possible to provide a type display section TR. As shown in FIG. 2B, in each section, the second reference The first second transfer hole TH2 adjacent to the end FE side of the hole RH2 is called the second transfer hole TH2 The second second transfer hole TH2 adjacent to this hole on the termination FE side is called the second transfer hole TH1. The other second transport holes TH2 may also be referred to in the same manner.

[0051] The second reference hole forming area IA2 of this embodiment is formed by the second reference hole RH The second transfer hole TH2- is the first second transfer hole TH2 adjacent to the terminal FE side of the second transfer hole TH2. From 1, proceed in the direction of the terminal FE to the 11th one (an example of the "Mth one"). However, M=11. The second transfer hole TH2 is set in the area up to the second transfer hole TH2-11. Therefore, the length of the long side of each second indicator hole forming area IA2 is P2×10 (one of the "second lengths"). In Fig. 2B and Fig. 1A to Fig. 1D, the length of each section is P2 × 10. The second indicator holes are formed in the second indicator hole forming areas IA2, each of which has one second indicator hole. Hole IH2 is shown.

[0052] Here, the second indicator hole IH2 is located at a pitch of 3 with respect to the second indicator hole IH2 adjacent to the starting end SE side. A plurality of first circulation holes R1 are formed continuously at a fourth pitch P4 smaller than the pitch P3, and The fifth pitch P5 is larger than the first pitch P1 for the first circulation hole R1 adjacent to the SE side. The second circulation holes R1 and R2 are alternately formed.

[0053] For example, the second indicator hole IH2 formed in the second indicator hole forming area IA2 in the first section S1 is The fourth pitch P4 end F is located at the second index hole IH2 in the second section S2 adjacent to the start end SE. The second indicator hole is formed in the second section S2 in the E direction (Fig. 1A). The second indicator hole IH2 formed in the second section S2 is the second indicator hole IH3 in the third section S3 adjacent to the start end SE. It is formed at a position proceeding in the FE direction at the end of the fourth pitch P4 relative to IH2, and is located within the third section S3. The second indicator hole IH2 formed in the second indicator hole forming area IA2 is the second indicator hole IH2 adjacent to the starting end SE side. At the position at the end of the fourth pitch P4 in the FE direction relative to the second indicator hole IH2 in the fourth section S4 is formed (Figure 1B).

[0054] Similarly, the second indicator hole forming areas IA2 in the fourth section S4 and the fifth section S5 are formed The second indicator holes IH2 are formed at the starting end SE side, and the second indicator holes IH2 are formed at the starting end SE side. The fourth pitch P4 is formed at a position proceeding in the terminal FE direction. Therefore, a total of five second indicator holes are formed in the first section S1 to the fifth section S5. IH2 (an example of "plurality of first circulation holes") is the first circulation hole R1.

[0055] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1C, the second indicator hole formed in the second indicator hole forming area IA2 in the sixth section S6 The second indicator hole IH2 is located in the second indicator hole forming area IH1 in the seventh section S7 adjacent to the starting end SE. A2, the first circulation hole R1 is formed in the second indicator hole IH2, and the second indicator hole IH2 is formed in the first pitch P1. A fifth pitch P5, which is larger than the first pitch P1, is formed at a position proceeding in the terminal FE direction. Therefore, the single second indicator hole IH2 formed in the sixth section S6 is the second circulation hole R2. do.

[0056] The second indicator hole forming areas IA2 in the seventh section S7 and the eighth section S8 are formed in the second indicator hole forming areas IA2. The second indicator hole IH2 is the second circulation hole R2 adjacent to the starting end SE side. On the other hand, the fourth pitch P4 is formed at a position proceeding in the direction of the end FE. Similarly, in the ninth section, The second indicator hole forming regions IA2 in the tenth and eleventh sections are formed in the second indicator hole forming regions IA2, respectively. The indicator holes IH2 are located in the 8th section, the 9th section, and the 10th section, which are adjacent to the starting end SE. The second indicator holes IH2 formed in each section are advanced in the direction of the fourth pitch P4 end FE. It is formed at the position where it was laid. Therefore, a total of five second fingers are formed in the seventh section S7 to the eleventh section S11. The reference hole IH2 (an example of "plurality of first circulation holes") is the first circulation hole R1.

[0057] On the other hand, the second indicator hole IH2 formed in the second indicator hole forming area IA2 in the 12th section is The first circulation hole R formed in the second indicator hole forming area IA2 in the 13th section adjacent to the end SE side The second indicator hole IH2 is formed at a position advanced in the FE direction at the end of the fifth pitch P5 relative to the second indicator hole IH2. will be done. Therefore, the second indicator hole IH2 formed in the 12th section is the second circulation hole R2. .

[0058] In this way, the second indicator hole IH2 is the third indicator hole IH2 adjacent to the starting end SE. A plurality of first circulation holes R1 formed at a fourth pitch P4 smaller than the pitch P3, and a start end SE The first circulation holes R1 are formed at a fifth pitch P5 that is greater than the first pitch P1 relative to the first circulation holes R1 adjacent to the side. The second circulation holes R2 are alternately provided. However, the number of first circulation holes R1 between adjacent second circulation holes R2 may not be constant. In the embodiment, there are five to six.

[0059] As a result of this configuration, the second indicator hole IH2 becomes larger as the long medium 1 is used. The second indicator hole forming area IA2 is shaped so that it moves at equal pitches from the end FE side to the beginning SE side. When it reaches the end of the second index hole forming area IA2 on the SE side, a large fifth pitch is formed. Then, the second indicator hole is moved to the vicinity of the end FE side of the second indicator hole forming area IA2. The second indicator hole forming area IA2 is moved at equal intervals from the end FE side to the beginning SE side. When it reaches the SE end of the beginning of the area IA2, it moves again at a large pitch and reaches the second indicator hole. The second indicator hole is formed so as to repeatedly return to the vicinity of the end FE side of the formation area IA2. The metal is formed so as to circulate (loop) repeatedly within the formation region IA2.

[0060] As shown in FIG. 2B, the second indicator hole IH2 is located between the adjacent second circulation holes R2. Among the plurality of first circulation holes R1 (five or six in this embodiment) formed in The first circulation is formed in the second indicator hole forming area IA2, which is close to the starting point SE and separated from the ending point FE. The second indicator hole is located closer to the annular hole R1 (for example, the first circulation hole R1 formed in the first section S1). It is formed at a position separated from the start end SE side end of the formation area IA2 and close to the end end FE side end. In other words, the second indicator hole formed in the second indicator hole forming area IA2 is close to the end FE and is spaced apart from the beginning SE. The more first circulation holes R1 (for example, the first circulation holes R1 formed in the first section S1) are formed, The second indicator hole forming area IA2 is positioned away from the end FE side end and close to the beginning SE side end. It is formed in the position.

[0061] In addition, the second circulation holes R2 adjacent to the starting end SE side of the plurality of first circulation holes R1 are The first circulation holes R1 are spaced further from the start end SE side end and are spaced further from the end end FE side end. It is formed in a position close to the

[0062] In other words, the second indicator hole IH2 is the third indicator hole IH2 adjacent to the second indicator hole IH2 on the starting end SE side. By forming it at a position advanced to the FE side of the 4th pitch end, the remaining amount of long media 1 is small. Indeed, the second indicator hole forming area IA2 is formed so as to move from the end FE side to the beginning SE side. However, the fourth pitch end F is located at the second index hole IH2 adjacent to the start end SE side. When the position advanced to the E side is outside the second indicator hole forming area IA2, The second indicator hole IH2 is located at a position further forward than the fifth pitch end FE side. By this, the position is set to return to a position close to the end FE side in the second indicator hole forming area IA2. It is being used.

[0063] According to this configuration, in the region between two adjacent second reference holes RH2, The area having a length of P2×10 from the transport hole TH2-1 to the second transport hole TH2-11 is used. By using this, it is possible to display the detailed remaining amount of the long medium 1. Here, the fourth pitch P4 is the third pitch P5. Since the pitch is smaller than P3, that is, when the same amount of the long medium 1 is used, the first indicator hole IH Since it is possible to form the second indicator hole IH2 at a position different from the first indicator hole IH1, the user can In comparison with the case where only the first index hole IH1 is formed, the remaining amount of the long medium 1 can be grasped in detail. This becomes possible.

[0064] Here, the fourth pitch P4 is the distance between the second transfer holes TH assigned as the second indicator hole forming area IA2. The length P2×10 from 2-1 to the second transport hole TH2-11 is the first reference length. That is, in this embodiment, the first conveying hole is set based on the second scale. Regarding TH1, one graduation of the first transport hole TH1 corresponds to the first reference length of approximately 1 m. The remaining amount of the long medium 1 is displayed based on the first scale, which is (P2 / first reference length), as shown below. In both cases, the second transport hole TH2 has the second transport hole TH2-1 to the second transport hole TH2-11. The length of P2 × 10 up to the point corresponds to the first reference length of approximately 1 m, that is, The second standard length is approximately 1 m, which is the first standard length divided by (M-1). The remaining length of the long medium 1 is calculated based on the second scale, which is P2 / second reference length, so as to correspond to the length. By indicating the amount, it is possible to indicate the remaining amount of the long medium 1 in more detail.

[0065] In this embodiment, the second index hole forming area IA2 is located in relation to the second reference hole RH2 on the starting end SE side. Then, from the first second transport hole TH2-1 adjacent to the end FE side, this second transport hole TH2 Counting from -1 in the direction of the end FE, the 11th second transfer hole TH2 Since it is set to -11, M is 11. Therefore, the first reference length is about 1 m The second reference length, calculated by dividing by (M-1), is approximately 0.1 m. The value obtained by dividing P2 by approximately 0.1 m is used as the second scale, and the remaining amount of the long media 1 can be grasped in detail. For example, when the second pitch P2 is 7 to 8 mm, the second scale ("second pitch P2") can be set to 100 mm. An example of a "2 scale" would be 7-8mm ÷ approximately 100mm = approximately 1 / 14-1 / 12.5. That is, if the second reference length is L2 and the second scale is S2, then L2 = L1 / (M-1 ), S2=P2 / L2.

[0066] The fourth pitch P4 is a value obtained by multiplying the second scale S2 by the value of the first pitch P1 (for example, When the pitch P1 is about 150 to 160 mm, the distance between the first pitch P1 and the second pitch P2 is about 10 to 13 mm. difference (for example, if the first pitch P1 is approximately 150 to 160 mm, the difference is approximately 137 to 150 mm) By setting P4 = (P1 - P1 × S2), and indicating the remaining amount of the long medium 1 based on a second reference length L2 that is less than the first reference length L1. This becomes possible. That is, there is a relationship of S2=P2 / L2=(P1-P4) / P1.

[0067] For example, the user may check whether the first indicator hole IH1 formed in the section currently being used is the first indicator hole IH1. The third first transport hole TH counting from the starting end SE side in the mark hole forming area IA1 If it is formed near 1-3 (Figure 2A), it is understood that the remaining length of long medium 1 is about 2 m. The second indicator hole IH2 formed in the same section is located at the start point S The hole formed near the third second transfer hole TH2-3 (Fig. 2B) counting from the E side If it is, it is two graduations away from the second transport hole TH2-1 on the SE side, so It is possible to determine that the remaining amount of medium 1 is approximately 2.2m, which is approximately 2m plus approximately 20cm. This becomes:

[0068] Similarly, the user checks whether the first indicator hole IH1 formed in the section currently being used is the first indicator hole IH1. The second first conveying hole TH counting from the starting end SE side in the mark hole forming area IA1 If it is formed near 1-2 (Figure 2A), it means that the remaining length of the long medium 1 is about 1 m. The second indicator hole IH2 formed in the same section is located at the start point S The hole formed near the sixth second transfer hole TH2-6 (Fig. 2B) counting from the E side If this is the case, it can be determined that the remaining length of long media 1 is approximately 1.5 m, which is approximately 1 m plus approximately 50 cm. It becomes possible to grasp it.

[0069] As will be understood by those skilled in the art, the fifth pitch P5 is the length of the second indicator hole forming area IA2. The sum of P2 × (M-1) (M=11 in this embodiment) and the fourth pitch P4, That is, P5 = (P2 × (M-1) + P4). By providing the fifth pitch P5 in this way, As a result, the second indicator hole IH2 is formed in the second indicator hole forming area IA2 of the section adjacent to the end FE side. It is possible to form the following.

[0070] As described above, according to the long medium 1 of this embodiment, the recording medium 1 has recording layers formed at different pitches. Since the first indicator hole IH1 and the second indicator hole IH2 are formed, the same amount of the long medium 1 is used. When the remaining amount of the long medium 1 is measured, it becomes possible to grasp the remaining amount of the long medium 1 in detail based on different indicators. Here, the second indicator holes IH2 are formed continuously at a fourth pitch P4 which is smaller than the third pitch P3. a plurality of first circulation holes R1 formed at a fifth pitch P5 greater than the first pitch P1; The second circulation holes R2 are alternately formed. Although they are formed at a single pitch, they are formed along the first side edge (first long side LS). For the first transport hole TH1, the approximate remaining amount of the long medium 1 is indicated based on the first scale S1. The second conveyance is formed along the second side edge (second long side LS2). The hole TH2 is used to show the detailed remaining amount of the long medium 1 based on the second scale S2. It will be possible to do this. As a result, in the long medium 1 of this embodiment, the quotient obtained by dividing the long medium 1 by the first reference length L1 is the first The indicator hole IH1 indicates the first position, and the second indicator hole IH2 indicates the remainder. This has made it possible.

[0071] In this embodiment, M=11 is used to realize a decimal representation. However, it is not limited to this. For example, M can be 5 (base 4), 9 (base 8), or may be 17 (hexadecimal). For example, if M=5, the first reference length L1 of 1 m is divided into four, and the adjacent second transport holes T This is done so that one scale mark between H2 indicates 25 cm, i.e., 1 / 4 display. The form may be modified. Furthermore, N=11, that is, N=M may be used. In the configuration where N=M, Alternatively, the partial area may not be provided, or the M-th second transfer hole TH2 in that section may be provided. The area from the first second transfer hole TH1 to the first second transfer hole TH2 in the section adjacent to the end FE side is called a partial area. The long medium may be configured as follows. In addition, the first indicator hole forming area IA1 may be shorter than the second indicator hole forming area IA2. For example, if the length of the long medium is 5 m, the reference length is kept at 1 m, and the first index hole forming area is Even if IA1 is set to a length shorter than the length of the second indicator hole forming area IA2 (for example, P2×5), good. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, the fourth pitch P4 may be set to a value slightly different from the above value (for example, 3 pitch P3 and within the range of ±30% of the above value), It is possible to show the remaining amount of the body 1 in some detail. The fifth pitch P5 may be changed accordingly.

[0072] [Type display section] Next, the type display unit TR provided on the long medium 1 will be described. Even if the types of long media are different, it is not possible to tell the type at a glance. The idea was to provide a type display section that displays the type on the long medium itself. The long medium 1 in this state has a second indicator hole forming area IA2 having a second length shorter than the first pitch P1. A second indicator hole IH2 is provided in the second side edge of the long media 1. The remaining area PA, excluding the mark hole formation area IA2, contains the type display area TR and the However, as mentioned above, the Mth second From the transport hole TH2 to the first second transport hole TH2 in the section adjacent to the end FE side The long medium may be configured so that the area is a partial area.

[0073] The type display unit TR displays the type of the long medium 1. Long media including the long medium 1 are classified into various types. It is possible to classify based on criteria, for example, the cutting force for cutting a long medium. The cutting pressure (and the cutting force) indicates the strength of the adhesive sheet AS without completely cutting the release paper RS. The cutting pressure indicates the strength of the cutting force required to cut the long media in half. The type display unit TR of this embodiment displays the cutting pressure of the long medium 1. It can be used to determine, but is not limited to, different criteria. Display the type of long media based on (e.g., the color of the adhesive sheet AS or the material of the long media) For example, if the number of type display holes TRH is one, For example, one piece indicates that the material of the long media is polyvinyl chloride, and two pieces indicates that the material is PET. In this way, the type display section TR may be used to display the type based on the material of the long medium.

[0074] Here, the long medium 1 of this embodiment has a second indicator hole shape having a second length that is smaller than the first length. Since the second indicator hole IH2 is provided in the second indicator hole forming area IA2, The remaining partial area PA can be provided with a type display section TR and a knob section (described later). become.

[0075] Specifically, the partial area PA is an area along the second long side LS2 provided in each section. Among them, the second transfer hole TH2 is the Mth (M=11 in this embodiment) second transfer hole TH 2-11 to the Nth (N=16 in this embodiment) second transfer hole TH2. The area up to the hole TH2-16 (excluding the second indicator hole forming area IA2) can be.

[0076] FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a part of the long medium 1 including the starting end SE of the long medium 1 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the second conveying hole TH2-11 conveys the second conveying material in the long side direction. A partial area PA is set within the area up to the hole TH2-16.

[0077] The type display portion TR in this embodiment is formed as a type display hole TRH. In this state, the distance between the second conveying hole TH2-16 and the second conveying hole TH2-15 in the long side direction is If a type display hole TRH is formed between them, the cut pressure is "2", and the second transfer hole TH2-1 If the type display hole TRH is formed between the 5 and the second conveyance hole TH2-14, "3" Cutting pressure, type display hole TRH between second conveying hole TH2-14 and second conveying hole TH2-13 If "4" is formed, the cutting pressure is "4", the second conveying hole TH2-13 and the second conveying hole TH2 If the type indication hole TRH is formed between -12, the cutting pressure is "5" and the second A type display hole TRH is formed between the transport hole TH2-12 and the second transport hole TH2-11. If the cutting pressure is too long, add an additional 0.5. It shows.

[0078] In FIG. 3, the second conveying hole TH2-11 and the second conveying hole TH2-12 are arranged in the long side direction of the section. 2 between the second transport hole TH2-12 and the second transport hole TH2-14 and the second transport hole TH2-15 Since the type display holes TRH are formed, the long media 1 can be cut with a cutting pressure of "3.5". It is recommended to use different positions for different types (cutting pressure) of long media. (For example, between the second conveying hole TH2-12 and the second conveying hole TH2-13, 2-15 and the second conveyance hole TH2-16), and / or a different number of type display holes TRH By forming the mark, it is possible to display the type of the long medium. The relationship between the position and number of holes and the cutting pressure may be other.

[0079] In this embodiment, at least one type display hole TRH is adjacent to two second transport holes. It is formed at the middle position in the long side direction of TH2. At least one type display hole TRH is formed at a position different from the second transport hole TH2 in the short side direction. It may be configured as follows.

[0080] As described above, the second conveying hole TH2 and at least one type display hole TR are provided in the long side direction. As will be described later, the long medium 1 is propelled through the second transport hole TH2. Since the container is transported with the container 20 stuck in it, if the strength around the second transport hole TH2 is weak, the container may not be transported. The driving of the sprocket 20 during transport causes the area around the second transport hole TH2 to break, preventing proper transport. may be difficult. According to the long medium 1 of this embodiment, the above-described configuration allows the medium to be conveyed from the vicinity of the second conveyance hole TH2. This makes it possible to prevent the long medium 1 from being torn and being unable to be conveyed properly. .

[0081] As shown in FIG. 3, the second long side LS2 of the partial area PA has a portion adjacent to the first long side LS1. Four recesses CP2 are formed, recessed in the direction toward each other.

[0082] With this configuration, the user can distinguish between the second indicator hole forming area IA2 and the partial area PA. This makes it easier to distinguish between the second indicator hole IH2 and the type indication hole TRH. As shown in this embodiment, the second indicator hole IH2 and the type indication hole TRH are of the same shape. and is formed at the same position in the short side direction, so it is a hole of the same shape as the second indicator hole IH2. When viewed from the above, the two are distinguished based on whether or not the recess CP2 is provided on the second long side LS2. It becomes easier to distinguish.

[0083] The recess CP2 is formed on the second long side LS2 of the partial area PA. A single recess CP2 may be provided, or two recesses may be provided as in this embodiment. The recess CP may be formed as described above. This will be described later with reference to FIG.

[0084] [Knob] Next, the second gripping portion PP2 provided on the long medium 1 will be described. The same pattern is printed repeatedly at regular intervals, and each pattern is cut at regular intervals to form short strips. After being divided into book-like sheets, each sheet with a design printed on it is stacked and stored in a box, etc. The inventors of the present application have found that when a single sheet is taken out of such a stack, When peeling, if you touch the surface of the sheet, the printed part will get dirty. The idea was to use the paper part to create a handle that would make it easy to remove a single sheet from the stack.

[0085] The second gripping portion PP2 is, for example, a long medium 1 on which the same pattern or the like is repeatedly printed at every first pitch P1. After the pattern is cut at the first pitch P1, each part on which the pattern is printed is cut into pieces. This part makes it easier to pick up and remove one sheet when storing them in stacks. The gripping portions such as the second gripping portion PP2 may be called tabs, protrusions, or the like.

[0086] Specifically, the second long side LS2 of each partial area PA provided in each section has a first long side LS1. A second gripping portion PP2 is formed, which protrudes in a direction away from the side LS1 (toward the bottom of the paper in FIG. 3). There are.

[0087] According to this configuration, compared to when the second long side LS2 is formed linearly, A recess C is provided on the second long side LS2 to distinguish the second indicator hole IH2 from the type indication hole TRH. P2 can also be used to hold a finger, so that the second gripping portion PP 2 or its surroundings, which previously would have been impossible to pinch. Therefore, we had to remove the piles, sometimes smearing or damaging the printed parts. This makes it easier to pick up and remove a single sheet from the layered state.

[0088] The second long side LS2 may be formed with a single second gripping portion PP2 or two or more second gripping portions PP2. A second gripping portion PP2 may be formed.

[0089] The second knob PP2 may be used as the type display unit TR. By changing the shape and number of PP2 etc. according to the type of long media, the second gripping part PP2 etc. It may also be used as a type display section TR.

[0090] In the above configuration, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, adjacent sections (e.g., For example, the shapes of the two second gripping portions PP2 formed in the first section S1 and the second section S2 are different from each other. For example, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, a shape may be formed on the starting end SE side of the first section S1. The distance between the second gripping portion PP2 and the second reference hole RH2 located on the starting end SE side is , a second gripping portion PP2 formed on the start end SE side of the second section S2, and a second gripping portion PP3 formed on the start end SE side of the second section S2. The distance to a certain second reference hole RH2 may be different.

[0091] According to this configuration, when the sheets are cut at the first pitch P1 and stacked, adjacent sheets are stacked vertically. The second grip portion PP2, which is a tab, is formed at a different position. Since the part PP2 does not overlap with the lower layer, it is cut at the first pitch P1 and stacked. This makes it easier to pick up and remove the sheets.

[0092] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3, the first long side LS1 is also inclined in a direction approaching the second long side LS2. The first gripping portion PP1 may be formed with a single (or multiple) recessed portion. With this configuration, the long medium 1 can be read from either the first long side LS1 or the second long side LS2. It becomes easier to pick up. Here, similarly to the second gripping portion PP2, two adjacent sections, for example, the beginning of the first section S1 The first gripping portion PP1 formed on the SE side and the first reference hole RH1 on the starting end SE side and the distance between the first gripping portion PP1 formed on the starting end SE side of the second section S2 and the The distance to the first reference hole RH1 on the end SE side may be different (FIG. 3). Similarly to the second gripping portion PP2, the first gripping portion PP1 is configured to be moved away from the second long side LS2. It may be provided so as to protrude in the direction of the arrow.

[0093] In this way, when both the first gripping portion PP1 and the second gripping portion PP2 are formed on the long medium 1, , two adjacent sections, for example, a first gripping portion PP formed on the starting end SE side of the first section S1 1 and the first gripping portion PP1 formed on the start end SE side of the second section S2, The same two sections, for example, a second gripping portion PP2 formed on the starting end SE side of the first section S1, The interval (pitch) between the second gripping portion PP2 formed on the start end SE side of the second section S2 is the same as that of the first gripping portion PP1. may be.

[0094] In this way, the second knob P relative to the first knob PP1 is synchronized. The first gripping portion PP1, etc. are formed so that the relative position of the first gripping portion PP2 is the same regardless of the section. By this, one sheet can be picked up from the stacked long media 1 cut at the first pitch P1. This makes it easier to remove.

[0095] [Variations] Hereinafter, a modified example of the second side edge portion in the partial area PA will be described with reference to FIG. The type indication hole TRH is omitted.

[0096] As illustrated in FIG. 4A, the second side edge (second long side LS2) has a first side edge (first long side LS3). By connecting curves (including arcs) that are convex in the direction away from the edge LS1 A plurality of recesses CP21 may be provided.

[0097] As illustrated in FIG. 4B, the second side edge (second long side LS2) has a first side edge (first long side LS3). The second side edge (second long side LS2) is recessed by a certain amount in the direction approaching the second long side LS1. Alternatively, a single recess CP22 extending along the entire length may be provided.

[0098] As illustrated in FIG. 4C, the second side edge (second long side LS2) has a first side edge (first long side LS3). The second side edge (second long side LS2) is formed with a certain protrusion in a direction away from the second long side LS1. The second gripping portion PP23 is a protrusion extending along the Two recesses CP23 may be provided.

[0099] As illustrated in FIG. 4D, the second side edge (second long side LS2) has a first side edge (first long side LS3). A curve (including a circular arc) that is convex in the direction away from the side LS1) is set at the connecting part that connects them. The recesses CP24 are formed on both ends of the structure, and two more recesses CP2 are formed on both ends of the structure. 4 may be provided.

[0100] The second gripping portion does not necessarily have to be provided by deforming the shape of the second long side LS2 from a straight line. It is not necessary for the device to be configured as a single unit, but it may be configured in any other way that is easy to grasp with the user's fingers. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 4E, between the second long side LS2 and the second transport hole TH2 Alternatively, the second gripping portion PP25 may be formed from a hole extending along the second long side LS2.

[0101] With this configuration, the user can easily grasp the thin part between the second long side LS2 and the second gripping part PP25. By pinching the long part, it is possible to easily pick up and take out one sheet. The printing on the adhesive sheet AS is completed, so the release paper RS ​​will not break when you grab it and pull it. Even if the adhesive sheet AS is damaged, it is possible to prevent damage to the printed part of the sheet. . Further, a further modification of the second side edge portion in the partial region PA will be described with reference to FIG. The inventors of the present application have developed a configuration for displaying multiple types of long media. The multiple types include, for example, cutting pressure (an example of the "first type"), Color (an example of the "second type") is an example, but is not limited to this.

[0102] Therefore, even if the same long medium 1 is used, the type display hole T We came up with the idea of ​​a configuration in which RH displays one type. For example, in the first section S1 of Figure 5, In the case where the second gripping portion PP2 is provided relatively closer to the terminal end FE side, the type table of the first section S1 The indicator hole TRH1 indicates the cutting pressure, and the second knob part PP2 is relative as shown in the second section S2 of Figure 5. When the type display hole TRH2 of the second section S2 is provided on the starting end SE side, the type display hole TRH2 of the second section S2 displays a color. The meaning of the type display hole TRH may be set so as to

[0103] [Cutting device] The long medium 1 described above is wound like a roll of paper and is cut as shown in FIG. Specifically, the cutting device 2 has a storage section (not shown) in the device body. A roll of long media 1 is rotatably mounted (installed). 1, the sprocket 20 is engaged with the first conveying hole TH1 and the second conveying hole TH2, and the guide portion The cutting device 2 further includes a sprocket 20 for guiding the material. A thermal head that applies heat energy according to print data is located upstream of the direction of travel of the sheet. The cutter 2 has an ink ribbon card 21 disposed opposite to the platen 22. The cartridge 23 is mounted, and the ink ribbon 24 is inserted between the thermal head 21 and the platen 22. The ink ribbon 24 is interposed between the thermal head 21 and the platen 22. The ink ribbon 24 is pressed against the printing layer that constitutes the adhesive sheet AS of the long medium 1. Thermal energy is applied to the long medium 1 by the thermal head 21 in accordance with the print data. By this, the dye of the ink ribbon 24 is transferred to the printing layer of the long medium 1. Thus, an image is formed.

[0104] Further, downstream of the sprocket 20, there is a roller for half-cutting the printed long medium 1. The cutting mechanism 25 is provided for cutting the long medium 1 in the width direction ( The cutter 25a moves in the width direction (short side direction) of the long medium 1. As the long medium 1 travels, the adhesive sheet of the long medium 1 is Cut to the desired shape.

[0105] In addition, a remaining amount detection sensor 2 is provided on the upstream side of the thermal head 21 or on the downstream side of the cutting mechanism 25. The cutting device 2 may be provided with a first reference hole RH1 as the remaining amount detection sensor 26. and a plurality of first light-emitting units 2 provided on the lower side for detecting the first indicator holes IH1, respectively. 6b and the first light-emitting portion 26b are provided on the upper side to detect the light emitted from the first light-emitting portion 26a. The cutting device 2 also has a configuration in which a plurality of first light receiving units 26a are arranged opposite to each other. A plurality of holes are provided on the lower side to detect the second reference hole RH2 and the second indicator hole IH2, respectively. and a second light emitting section 26d for detecting the light emitted from the second light emitting section 26d. The light receiving section 26a is configured so as to face a plurality of second light receiving sections 26c provided on the upper side for receiving the light.

[0106] The cutting device 2 controls the motor that drives the sprocket 20 by a control unit 27 such as a microcomputer. , the remaining amount detection sensor 26, the cutting mechanism 25, the thermal head 21, etc. The light receiving portion 27 detects the first and second light receiving portions 26a, 26b of the remaining amount detection sensor 26 while the long medium 1 is traveling. 6c, the remaining amount of the long medium 1 is calculated. When the remaining amount of ink is shorter than the length of the print area according to the print data, the user is notified via the display and speaker. The user is notified of a shortage of long media.

[0107] The printing means of the cutting device 2 is not limited to a configuration including the thermal head 21. Instead, other configurations that can print on the long medium 1, such as heaters and piezos, can be used. The pressure generated by the element presses the ink, and the pressed ink is ejected from the ejection port as droplets. Inkjet method that ejects ink onto a length of media 1 and prints images and text onto the length of media 1 The head may be configured as follows. The cutting device 2 does not have a printing means such as a thermal head 21, but has a printing means for half-cutting. The cutting device 2 may be configured with only a cutting mechanism. The sheet 1 may also be provided with a cutting mechanism that can cut the release paper.

[0108] As described above, according to the long medium 1 of this embodiment, the detailed remaining amount of the long medium 1 can be It is possible to display the remaining amount compared to the length of the image to be printed. As a result, the large amount of ink, long media1, and printing time required for printing are wasted. This will make it possible to prevent such situations. As described above, the remaining amount of the long medium 1 is grasped by the cutting device 2 or the like, and the grasped remaining amount information is used to It is also possible to control printing based on this.

[0109] Furthermore, various modifications of the present disclosure are possible without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure. For example, The various holes disclosed in this embodiment, such as the first reference hole RH1 and the first indicator hole IH1, are This is realized by a structure in which through holes are opened in the release paper and the through holes are covered with a light-transmitting film or the like. Even with this configuration, the cutting device 2 may be used. It is possible to detect the first reference hole RH1, etc.

[0110] Furthermore, the various holes disclosed in this embodiment are not necessarily covered entirely by the long medium 1. For example, the first long side LS1 or the second long side L2 forming the outer edge of the long medium 1 may be For example, the first reference hole RH1 may be formed on the first long side L Alternatively, a hole may be formed extending in the direction of the short side of the substrate S1. Even in this configuration, the cutting device 2 may be provided with a configuration similar to that of the cutting device 2. The first reference hole RH1, etc. can be detected by a device.

[0111] As described above, the first reference hole RH1, the first indicator hole IH1, etc. disclosed in this embodiment The various apertures are understood to include the modified configurations described above. Although it is possible to realize the object of the present disclosure by printing on release paper, generally, release paper The surface of the product is coated to promote peeling, making it unsuitable for printing. In addition, the backside of the release paper may be coated to prevent moisture. Many rolls have grids or logos printed on them as pre-printing, so When a long medium is manufactured based on this method, these grids and the like may be printed on the release paper. Therefore, by using a configuration in which the remaining amount or amount used is indicated by holes, such as the long media of the present disclosure, it is possible to use various materials. This makes it possible to apply it to a wide range of applications.

[0112] The present disclosure further includes the following embodiments. [Appendix 1] (Appendix 1-1) A plurality of first conveying members are provided on both side edges in the longitudinal direction at equal intervals at a second pitch in a straight line. a hole and a plurality of second conveying holes; A first pitch greater than the second pitch is formed in a straight line on a first side edge portion, which is one of the side edges. a plurality of first reference holes provided repeatedly at equal intervals; A second pitch shorter than the first pitch is provided on a straight line different from the row of the first reference holes of the first side edge portion. a plurality of first indicator holes provided repeatedly at three pitches; The other side edge portion, which is the second side edge portion, is repeatedly attached at equal intervals at the first pitch in a straight line. a plurality of second reference holes; A plurality of second reference holes are repeatedly provided on a straight line different from the row of the second reference holes on the second side edge portion. 2 indicator holes, and the third pin is aligned with the second indicator hole adjacent to the starting end side of the long medium. a plurality of first circulation holes formed continuously at a fourth pitch smaller than the pitch of the first circulation holes; The second circulation holes are formed at a fifth pitch greater than the first pitch with respect to the adjacent first circulation holes. and a second indicator hole formed by alternating with annular holes, The interval between the first transport holes in the first side edge is set as a first unit length of the elongated medium. a scale indicating a first reference length, a first ratio between the second pitch and the first reference length, and a ratio between the first pitch and the third pitch and a second ratio to the first pitch are set so as to be substantially equal to each other, The first indicator hole is located in front of the beginning of the long medium toward the end of the long medium. The first reference hole is provided so as to gradually approach the first reference hole, The interval between the second transport holes in the second side edge is set as a second unit length of the elongated medium. , a scale indicating a second reference length that is shorter than the first reference length, a third ratio between the second pitch and the second reference length, and a fourth ratio between the first pitch and the fourth pitch and a fourth ratio between the difference and the first pitch are set to be substantially equal to each other, The second indicator hole is located in front of the beginning of the long medium toward the end of the long medium. a plurality of first circulation holes that gradually approach the first reference hole, and a plurality of first circulation holes that gradually approach the first reference hole ... The secondary circulation holes approaching the quasi-holes are provided so as to appear alternately and repeatedly. Long media.

[0113] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 1-1, a first ratio between the second pitch and the first reference length is In addition to displaying the remaining amount, it is possible to display the remaining amount based on a third ratio between the second pitch and the second reference length. This allows for detailed display of remaining battery capacity.

[0114] (Appendix 1-2) The first transfer holes are formed in a number of N between adjacent first reference holes (where N is a positive integer), the N second transfer holes are formed between adjacent first reference holes, The first reference holes are formed in first reference hole forming regions respectively set between the adjacent first reference holes. Each is located within the region, The second index hole is located between the adjacent second reference holes and is located on the starting end side of the second reference hole. the first to M-th second conveying holes adjacent to the end side of the Each of them is located within the second indicator hole forming area set in the area up to (however, M is greater than or equal to N). positive integers below), The first pitch is P1, the second pitch is P2, the third pitch is P3, and the fourth pitch is P4. The pitch is P4, the fifth pitch is P5, the first reference length is L1, the first ratio is S1, and the second reference length is When L2 and the third ratio is S2, S1=P2 / L1, L2=L1 / (M-1), S2=P2 / L2, P3 = P1 - P1 × S1, P4 = P1 - P1 × S2, P5=P2×(M-1)+P4 and The plurality of first circulation holes formed between adjacent second circulation holes are adjacent to the starting ends. The first circulation holes formed in the second indicator hole forming region farther from the end are The second indicator hole is formed at a position away from the start end of the second indicator hole forming region and close to the end end of the second indicator hole forming region. R, The second circulation hole adjacent to the starting end side of the plurality of first circulation holes is The second indicator hole forming region has an annular hole formed therein, and the second indicator hole forming region has an annular hole formed therein. The ... Formed closer to the edge A long medium according to any one of Appendix 1, including Appendix 1-1.

[0115] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 1-2, the fourth pitch P4 is (P1-P1×S2), and the fifth pitch P4 is (P1-P1×S2). Since the pitch P5 is (P2 × (M-1) + P4), the second indicator hole is It is possible to accurately express the remainder obtained by dividing the remaining body volume by the first reference length.

[0116] (Appendix 1-3) The first second transfer hole adjacent to the end side of the second reference hole on the start side In a partial region from the Mth second conveying hole to the Nth second conveying hole based on the is provided with a type display section that indicates the type of the long medium, The long medium according to any one of Appendix 1, including Appendix 1-2.

[0117] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 1-3, the type of the long medium can be set on the long medium itself. It becomes Noh.

[0118] (Appendix 1-4) The type display portion has one or more type display holes formed therein. The long medium according to any one of Appendix 1, including Appendixes 1-3.

[0119] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 1-4, the seeds of the long medium are stored using holes formed in the long medium itself. It is possible to show the difference.

[0120] (Appendix 1-5) At least one of the type display holes is located between the adjacent second conveying holes in the longitudinal direction. Formed in the middle position The long medium according to any one of Appendix 1, including Appendixes 1-4.

[0121] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 1-5, the strength reduction of the long medium caused by the type marking hole is suppressed. This becomes possible.

[0122] (Appendix 1-6) The second side edge of the type display part has a recessed portion that is recessed in a direction approaching the first side edge. has a plurality of recesses formed therein; The long medium according to any one of Appendix 1, including Appendixes 1-3.

[0123] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 1-6, it is possible to distinguish between the second indicator hole and the type display hole. R

[0124] (Appendix 1-7) The second side edge of the partial region has a protruding portion protruding in a direction away from the first side edge, Alternatively, a plurality of second gripping portions are formed. The long medium according to any one of Appendix 1, including Appendix 1-3 or Appendix 1-6.

[0125] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 1-7, it is easy to pick up and remove one sheet from the stacked state. become.

[0126] (Appendix 1-8) the second knob portion formed in one of the partial regions between the adjacent second reference holes; The distance in the longitudinal direction between the second reference holes on the end side and the adjacent second reference holes The second knob portion formed in the other partial region and the second reference hole on the starting end side The distances in the longitudinal direction are different. 10. The elongated medium according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

[0127] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 1-8, the second gripping portion of the lower sheet and the second gripping portion of the upper sheet Since the parts do not overlap, it is easy to pick up and remove a single sheet from the stack.

[0128] (Appendix 1-9) The first side edge of the first indicator hole forming region is recessed in a direction approaching the second side edge. A first gripping portion having one or more recesses is formed. The long medium according to any one of Appendix 1, including Appendixes 1-8.

[0129] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 1-9, the stacked portions can be stacked from both the first side edge side and the second side edge side. This makes it easier to pick up and remove a single sheet from the layered state.

[0130] (Appendix 1-10) The first knob portion formed between the adjacent first reference holes and the first reference hole on the starting end side the distance in the longitudinal direction between the first reference holes and the adjacent first reference holes, The distances in the longitudinal direction between the first knob portion and the first reference hole on the starting end side are different. The long medium according to any one of Appendix 1, including Appendixes 1-9.

[0131] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 1-10, the lower sheet (the adjacent first reference holes and the adjacent second reference holes) The first gripping part of the upper sheet (a section surrounded by two reference holes; the same applies below) and the first gripping part of the upper sheet Since the sheets do not overlap, it is easier to pick up and remove one sheet from the stack.

[0132] (Appendix 1-11) One front of one divided area surrounded by the adjacent first reference holes and the adjacent second reference holes The second gripping portion formed in the partial region and another part of the adjacent divided region The pitch between the second knob portion formed in the partial region is: One of the first knobs formed in the one divided area and the other of the adjacent first knobs The pitch is the same as that of the other first knobs formed in the partitioned area. The long medium according to any one of Appendix 1, including Appendixes 1-10.

[0133] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 1-11, the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion of the lower sheet and the upper sheet Since the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion of the sheet do not overlap, it is easy to pick up one sheet from the stack. It will be easier to take out if you fold it.

[0134] (Appendix 1-12) The second gripping portion is formed in one of the partial regions of one of the divided regions, and The first gripping portions formed in the respective regions are formed at the same position in the longitudinal direction. The long medium according to any one of Appendix 1, including Appendixes 1-11.

[0135] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 1-12, the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion of the same sheet are in the same position. Since the sheets are formed in a position where they are stacked, it is easy to pick up and remove one sheet from the stack.

[0136] [Appendix 2] (Appendix 2-1) a starting end, a finishing end, a first side edge connecting the starting end and the finishing end, and a first side edge connecting the starting end and the finishing end. and a second side edge connecting the two ends of the elongated medium, First reference holes formed at a first pitch along the first side edge; The first side edge is formed at a second pitch smaller than the first pitch, and the adjacent front N first transfer holes are formed between the first reference holes (where N is a positive integer); second reference holes formed at the first pitch along the second side edge; The second reference holes are formed at the second pitch along the second side edge, and are spaced apart from each other between adjacent second reference holes. the N number of second transfer holes; In the region between the adjacent second reference holes, the second reference hole on the starting end side is The M-th second conveying hole counting from the first second conveying hole adjacent to the end side in the terminal end direction In a partial region that is a region from the conveying hole to the Nth second conveying hole (where M is less than N) a second gripping portion formed by protruding in a direction away from the first side edge (a positive integer); is established, the second knob portion formed in one of the partial regions between the adjacent second reference holes; The distance in the longitudinal direction between the second reference holes on the end side and the adjacent second reference holes The second knob portion formed in the other partial region and the second reference hole on the starting end side The distances in the longitudinal direction are different. Long media.

[0137] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 2-1, the second gripping portion of the lower sheet and the second gripping portion of the upper sheet Since the parts do not overlap, it is easy to pick up and remove a single sheet from the stack.

[0138] (Appendix 2-2) The first side edge has one or more recesses recessed in a direction approaching the second side edge. A first gripping portion is formed. A long medium according to any one of Appendix 2, including Appendix 2-1.

[0139] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 2-2, the stacked portions can be stacked from both the first side edge side and the second side edge side. This makes it easier to pick up and remove a single sheet from the layered state.

[0140] (Appendix 2-3) The first knob portion formed between the adjacent first reference holes and the first reference hole on the starting end side the distance in the longitudinal direction between the first reference holes and the adjacent first reference holes, The distances in the longitudinal direction between the first knob portion and the first reference hole on the starting end side are different. A long medium according to any one of Appendix 2, including Appendix 2-2.

[0141] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 2-3, the lower sheet (the adjacent first reference holes and the adjacent second reference holes) The first gripping part of the upper sheet is connected to the first gripping part of the upper sheet. Because they do not overlap, it is easier to pick up and remove a single sheet from the stack.

[0142] (Appendix 2-4) One front of one divided area surrounded by the adjacent first reference holes and the adjacent second reference holes The second gripping portion formed in the partial region and another part of the adjacent divided region The pitch between the second knob portion formed in the partial region is: One of the first knobs formed in the one divided area and the other of the adjacent first knobs The pitch is the same as that of the other first knobs formed in the partitioned area. The long medium according to any one of Appendix 2, including Appendix 2-3.

[0143] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 2-4, the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion of the lower sheet and the upper sheet Since the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion of the sheet do not overlap, it is possible to pick up one sheet from the stacked state. This makes it easier to remove.

[0144] (Appendix 2-5) The second gripping portion is formed in one of the partial regions of one of the divided regions, and The first gripping portions formed in the respective regions are formed at the same position in the longitudinal direction. The long medium according to any one of Appendix 2, including Appendix 2-4.

[0145] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 2-5, the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion of the same sheet are in the same position. Since the sheets are formed in this manner, it is easy to pick up and remove one sheet from the stack.

[0146] (Appendix 2-6) The partial area is provided with a type display section that indicates the type of the long medium. The long medium according to any one of Appendix 2, including Appendix 2-5.

[0147] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 2-6, the type of long medium can be set on the long medium itself. It becomes Noh.

[0148] (Appendix 2-7) The second side edge of the type display portion has one or more recesses recessed in a direction approaching the first side edge. A number of recesses are formed. The long medium according to any one of Appendix 2, including Appendix 2-6.

[0149] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 2-7, it is possible to distinguish between the second indicator hole and the type display hole. do.

[0150] (Appendix 2-8) The type display portion has one or more type display holes formed therein. The long medium according to any one of Appendix 2, including Appendix 2-7.

[0151] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 2-8, the seeds of the long medium are stored using holes formed in the long medium itself. It is possible to show the difference.

[0152] (Appendix 2-9) At least one of the type display holes is located between the adjacent second conveying holes in the longitudinal direction. Formed in the middle position The long medium according to any one of Appendix 2, including Appendix 2-8.

[0153] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 2-9, the strength reduction of the long media caused by the type marking hole is suppressed. This becomes possible.

[0154] (Appendix 2-10) The first side edge is formed at a third pitch smaller than the first pitch, and the adjacent First indicator holes located within the first indicator hole forming regions respectively set between the first reference holes and, Second indicator hole shapes respectively set between adjacent second reference holes along the second side edge the second indicator holes are positioned in the respective forming regions, and the second indicator holes are adjacent to the starting end side. a plurality of first circulation holes formed continuously at a fourth pitch smaller than the third pitch; and a fifth pitch greater than the first pitch with respect to the first circulation holes adjacent to the starting end side. and a second indicator hole formed by alternating with a second circulation hole formed by is further established, The second index hole forming region is adjacent to the second reference hole on the starting end side. The second hole is set in the area from the first hole to the M-th hole (only (where M is a positive integer less than or equal to N), The first pitch is P1, the second pitch is P2, the third pitch is P3, and the fourth pitch is P4. The pitch is P4, the fifth pitch is P5, the first reference length is L1, the first scale is S1, and the second reference length is When L2 is the scale and S2 is the second scale, S1=P2 / L1, L2=L1 / (M-1), S2=P2 / L2, P3 = P1 - P1 × S1, P4 = P1 - P1 × S2, P5=P2×(M-1)+P4 and The first indicator hole is located in the first indicator hole forming area adjacent to the starting end and spaced apart from the ending end. the first indicator hole formed at the first position is spaced apart from the start end of the first indicator hole forming region formed at a position close to the terminal end, The plurality of first circulation holes formed between adjacent second circulation holes are adjacent to the starting ends. The first circulation holes formed in the second indicator hole forming region farther from the end are The second indicator hole is formed at a position away from the start end of the second indicator hole forming region and close to the end end of the second indicator hole forming region. R, The second circulation hole adjacent to the starting end side of the plurality of first circulation holes is The second indicator hole forming region has an annular hole formed therein, and the second indicator hole forming region has an annular hole formed therein. The ... Formed closer to the edge A long medium according to any one of Appendix 2, including Appendix 2-1.

[0155] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 2-10, the fourth pitch P4 is (P1-P1×S2), and the Since the pitch P5 is (P2 × (M-1) + P4), the second index hole is the longest point in that section. It is possible to accurately express the remainder obtained by dividing the remaining amount of the medium by the first reference length.

[0156] [Appendix 3] (Appendix 3-1) a starting end, a finishing end, a first side edge connecting the starting end and the finishing end, and a first side edge connecting the starting end and the finishing end. and a second side edge connecting the two ends of the elongated medium, First reference holes formed at a first pitch along the first side edge; The first side edge is formed at a second pitch smaller than the first pitch, and the adjacent front N first transfer holes are formed between the first reference holes (where N is a positive integer); second reference holes formed at the first pitch along the second side edge; The second reference holes are formed at the second pitch along the second side edge, and are spaced apart from each other between adjacent second reference holes. the N number of second transfer holes; In the region between the adjacent second reference holes, the second reference hole on the starting end side is The M-th second conveying hole counting from the first second conveying hole adjacent to the end side in the terminal end direction It is formed in a partial region that is a region from the conveying hole to the Nth second conveying hole (where M is a positive integer less than N), a type indication hole indicating the type of the long medium; A long-length medium.

[0157] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 3-1, the type of long medium can be set on the long medium itself. It becomes Noh.

[0158] (Appendix 3-2) At least one of the type display holes is located between the adjacent second conveying holes in the longitudinal direction. Formed in the middle position A long medium according to any one of Appendix 3, including Appendix 3-1.

[0159] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 3-2, the strength reduction of the long media caused by the type marking hole is suppressed. This becomes possible.

[0160] (Appendix 3-3) The type display hole is provided in a type display portion that indicates the type of the long medium, The second side edge of the type display portion has one or more recesses recessed in a direction approaching the first side edge. A number of recesses are formed. A long medium according to any one of Appendix 3, including Appendix 3-2.

[0161] According to the embodiment described in Appendix 3-3, it is possible to distinguish between the second indicator hole and the type display hole. do.

[0162] (Appendix 3-4) The second side edge of the partial region has one or more protruding portions protruding in a direction away from the first side edge. is formed with a plurality of second gripping portions, A long medium according to any one of Appendix 3, including Appendix 3-3.

[0163] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 3-4, it is easy to pick up and remove one sheet from the stacked state. become.

[0164] (Appendix 3-5) the second knob portion formed in one of the partial regions between the adjacent second reference holes; The distance in the longitudinal direction between the second reference holes on the end side and the adjacent second reference holes The second knob portion formed in the other partial region and the second reference hole on the starting end side The distances in the longitudinal direction are different. The long medium according to any one of Appendix 3, including Appendix 3-4.

[0165] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 3-5, the second gripping portion of the lower sheet and the second gripping portion of the upper sheet Since the parts do not overlap, it is easy to pick up and remove a single sheet from the stack.

[0166] (Appendix 3-6) The partial region has a second gripping portion formed to protrude in a direction away from the first side edge. Further provided, the second knob portion formed in one of the partial regions between the adjacent second reference holes; The distance in the longitudinal direction between the second reference holes on the end side and the adjacent second reference holes The second knob portion formed in the other partial region and the second reference hole on the starting end side The longitudinal distances are different, The type indication hole formed in the one of the partial regions has the length based on a first type. Display the type of media, The type display hole formed in the other one of the partial regions has a front part based on a second type. Display the type of long media. A long medium according to any one of Appendix 3, including Appendix 3-1.

[0167] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 3-6, at least two types of long media (color, color of long media) can be selected. The long media itself can be classified based on factors such as pressure, length, material, etc. This makes it possible to: (Appendix 3-7) The first side edge has one or more recesses recessed in a direction approaching the second side edge. A first gripping portion is formed. The long medium according to any one of Appendix 3, including Appendix 3-6.

[0168] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 3-7, the stacked portions can be stacked from both the first side edge side and the second side edge side. This makes it easier to pick up and remove a single sheet from the layered state.

[0169] (Appendix 3-8) The first knob portion formed between the adjacent first reference holes and the first reference hole on the starting end side the distance in the longitudinal direction between the first reference holes and the adjacent first reference holes, The distances in the longitudinal direction between the first knob portion and the first reference hole on the starting end side are different. The long medium according to any one of Appendix 3, including Appendix 3-7.

[0170] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 3-8, the lower sheet (the adjacent first reference holes and the adjacent second reference holes) The first gripping part of the upper sheet is connected to the first gripping part of the upper sheet. Because they do not overlap, it is easier to pick up and remove a single sheet from the stack.

[0171] (Appendix 3-9) One front of one divided area surrounded by the adjacent first reference holes and the adjacent second reference holes The second gripping portion formed in the partial region and another part of the adjacent divided region The pitch between the second knob portion formed in the partial region is: One of the first knobs formed in the one divided area and the other of the adjacent first knobs The pitch is the same as that of the other first knobs formed in the partitioned area. The long medium according to any one of Appendix 3, including Appendix 3-8.

[0172] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 3-9, the first and second gripping portions of the lower sheet and the upper sheet Since the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion of the sheet do not overlap, it is possible to pick up one sheet from the stacked state. This makes it easier to remove.

[0173] (Appendix 3-10) The second gripping portion is formed in one of the partial regions of one of the divided regions, and The first gripping portions formed in the respective regions are formed at the same position in the longitudinal direction. The long medium according to any one of Appendix 3, including Appendix 3-9.

[0174] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 3-10, the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion of the same sheet are in the same position. Since the sheets are formed in a position where they are stacked, it is easy to pick up and remove one sheet from the stack.

[0175] (Appendix 3-11) The first side edge is formed at a third pitch smaller than the first pitch, and the adjacent First indicator holes located within the first indicator hole forming regions respectively set between the first reference holes and, Second indicator hole shapes respectively set between adjacent second reference holes along the second side edge the second indicator holes are positioned in the respective forming regions, and the second indicator holes are adjacent to the starting end side. a plurality of first circulation holes formed continuously at a fourth pitch smaller than the third pitch; and a fifth pitch greater than the first pitch with respect to the first circulation holes adjacent to the starting end side. and a second indicator hole formed by alternating with a second circulation hole formed by is further established, The second index hole forming region is adjacent to the second reference hole on the starting end side. The second hole is set in the area from the first hole to the M-th hole (only (where M is a positive integer less than or equal to N), The first pitch is P1, the second pitch is P2, the third pitch is P3, and the fourth pitch is P4. The pitch is P4, the fifth pitch is P5, the first reference length is L1, the first scale is S1, and the second reference length is When L2 is the scale and S2 is the second scale, S1=P2 / L1, L2=L1 / (M-1), S2=P2 / L2, P3 = P1 - P1 × S1, P4 = P1 - P1 × S2, P5=P2×(M-1)+P4 and The first indicator hole is located in the first indicator hole forming area adjacent to the starting end and spaced apart from the ending end. the first indicator hole formed at the first position is spaced apart from the start end of the first indicator hole forming region formed at a position close to the terminal end, The plurality of first circulation holes formed between adjacent second circulation holes are adjacent to the starting ends. The first circulation holes formed in the second indicator hole forming region farther from the end are The second indicator hole is formed at a position away from the start end of the second indicator hole forming region and close to the end end of the second indicator hole forming region. R, The second circulation hole adjacent to the starting end side of the plurality of first circulation holes is The second indicator hole forming region has an annular hole formed therein, and the second indicator hole forming region has an annular hole formed therein. The ... Formed closer to the edge A long medium according to any one of Appendix 3, including Appendix 3-1.

[0176] According to the embodiment described in Supplementary Note 3-11, the fourth pitch P4 is (P1-P1×S2), and the Since the pitch P5 is (P2 × (M-1) + P4), the second index hole is the longest point in that section. It is possible to accurately express the remainder obtained by dividing the remaining amount of the medium by the first reference length.

[0177] In addition, some components in an embodiment may be modified within the scope of ordinary creativity of a person skilled in the art. , can be added to other embodiments. , can be replaced with or removed from corresponding components in other embodiments. For example, the number of second conveying holes TH2 is not limited to that in this embodiment, and the number of second indicator holes The length of the formation area IA2 is not limited to this embodiment. can be changed as appropriate.

[0178] In addition, the configurations disclosed in the present application, such as the first indicator hole IH1 and the second indicator hole IH2, are not applicable to long medium lenses. It is not provided in the entire body 1, but only in a single section or in a series of sections, Alternatively, it may be formed only in a plurality of sections spaced apart from each other. For example, in a section near the terminal FE If so, it is clear that the remaining amount of the long medium 1 is small, so the first indicator hole IH1, etc. Also, if it is in the section near the start end SE, the remaining amount of the long medium 1 is sufficient. Therefore, the second indicator hole IH2 etc. may not be formed. Furthermore, for example, in one of two consecutive sections, the first indicator hole IH1 and the second indicator hole The configuration disclosed in the present application, such as IH2, is provided in the other section, and another configuration is provided in the other section. The elongated medium may be formed so as to be repeated. [Explanation of symbols]

[0179] 1 Long media 2. Printer AS adhesive sheet CP2 recess FE Termination IA1 1st indicator hole formation area IA2 2nd indicator hole formation area IH1 1st indicator hole IH2 2nd indicator hole LS1 First side edge (first long side) LS2 Second side edge (second long side) P1 First pitch P2 2nd pitch P3 3rd pitch P4 4th pitch P5 5th pitch PA subarea PP1 First knob PP2 Second knob R1 1st circulation hole R2 2nd circulation hole RH1 1st reference hole RH2 2nd reference hole RS release paper SE start TH1 First transport hole TH2 Second transport hole TR type display section TRH type display hole

Claims

1. a starting end, a finishing end, a first side edge connecting the starting end and the finishing end, and a first side edge connecting the starting end and the finishing end. and a second side edge connecting the first and second sides of the elongated medium, First reference holes formed at a first pitch along the first side edge; The first side edge is formed at a second pitch smaller than the first pitch, and the adjacent front N first transfer holes formed between the first reference holes (where N is a positive integer); The first pitch is smaller than the first pitch along the first side edge, and the adjacent First indicator holes respectively positioned within the first indicator hole forming regions respectively set between the first reference holes and, second reference holes formed at the first pitch along the second side edge; The second reference holes are formed at the second pitch along the second side edge, and are spaced apart from each other between adjacent second reference holes. the N number of second conveying holes; Second indicator hole shapes respectively set between adjacent second reference holes along the second side edge a second indicator hole positioned in each of the forming regions, the second indicator hole being adjacent to the starting end side; a plurality of first circulation holes formed continuously at a fourth pitch smaller than the third pitch; and a fifth pitch greater than the first pitch with respect to the first circulation hole adjacent to the starting end side. and a second indicator hole formed by alternatingly forming a second circulation hole formed by Equipped with The second index hole forming region is adjacent to the second reference hole on the starting end side. The area is set from the first second conveying hole to the Mth second conveying hole (only where M is a positive integer less than or equal to N), The first pitch is P1, the second pitch is P2, the third pitch is P3, and the fourth pitch is P4. The pitch is P4, the fifth pitch is P5, the first reference length is L1, the first scale is S1, and the second reference length is When L2 is the first scale and S2 is the second scale, S1=P2 / L1, L2=L1 / (M-1), S2=P2 / L2, P3=P1-P1×S1, P4=P1-P1×S2, P5=P2×(M-1)+P4 and The first indicator hole is located in the first indicator hole forming area adjacent to the starting end and spaced apart from the ending end. the first indicator hole formed at the first position is farther from the end of the first indicator hole forming region than the first indicator hole formed at the first position. formed at a position close to the terminal end, The plurality of first circulation holes formed between adjacent second circulation holes are adjacent to the starting ends. The more the first circulation holes formed in the second indicator hole forming region are separated from the end, the The second indicator hole is formed at a position spaced apart from the start end of the second indicator hole forming region and close to the end end of the second indicator hole forming region. R, The second circulation hole adjacent to the starting end side of the plurality of first circulation holes is The second indicator hole forming region has an annular hole formed therein, and the second indicator hole forming region has an annular hole formed therein. The ... Formed closer to the edge Long media.

2. The first second conveying hole adjacent to the end side of the second reference hole on the start side In a partial region from the Mth second conveying hole to the Nth second conveying hole based on the is provided with a type display section that indicates the type of the long medium, The long medium according to claim 1 .

3. The type display portion has one or more type display holes formed therein. The long medium according to claim 2 .

4. At least one of the type display holes is located between the adjacent second conveying holes in the longitudinal direction. Formed in the middle position The long medium according to claim 3 .

5. The second side edge of the type display portion has one or more recesses recessed in a direction approaching the first side edge. A number of recesses are formed. The long medium according to claim 2 .

6. The second side edge of the partial region has one or more protruding portions protruding in a direction away from the first side edge. is formed with a plurality of second gripping portions, The long medium according to claim 2 or 5.

7. the second knob portion formed in one of the partial regions between the adjacent second reference holes; The distance in the longitudinal direction between the second reference holes on the end side and the adjacent second reference holes The second knob portion formed in the other partial region and the second reference hole on the starting end side The distances in the longitudinal direction are different. The long medium according to claim 6 .

8. The first side edge of the first indicator hole forming region has a recessed portion that is recessed toward the second side edge. Alternatively, a first gripping portion having a plurality of recesses is formed. The long medium according to claim 7 .

9. The first knob portion formed between the adjacent first reference holes and the first reference hole on the starting end side the distance in the longitudinal direction between the first reference holes and the adjacent first reference holes; The distances in the longitudinal direction between the first knob portion and the first reference hole on the starting end side are different. The long medium according to claim 8 .

10. One front of one partition area surrounded by the adjacent first reference holes and the adjacent second reference holes The second gripping portion formed in the partial region and another part of the adjacent divided region The pitch between the second knob portion formed in the partial region is: One of the first knobs formed in the one divided area and the other of the adjacent first knobs The pitch between the first knobs formed in the partitioned area is the same as that between the first knobs formed in the partitioned area. The long medium according to claim 9 .

11. The second gripping portion is formed in one of the partial regions of one of the divided regions, and The first gripping portions formed in the respective regions are formed at the same position in the longitudinal direction. The long medium according to claim 10 .

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