Processing system and control method

Abstract

The present invention provides a processing system and processing method that can suppress deformation of the medium. [Solution] The processing system is a processing system that communicates with a server that stores characteristic data indicating the characteristics of a medium, and comprises a dispensing device that dispenses a medium from a roll, a printing device that prints an image on the medium dispensed from the dispensing device, a drying device that dries the printed medium by the printing device, a winding device that winds up the medium dried by the drying device, a photographing device that photographs the medium, and a control device that acquires a photographed image from the photographing device, wherein the control device performs the following: transmit type data indicating the type of medium to the server, acquire characteristic data from the server corresponding to the type indicated by the type data, determine whether the medium is deformed based on the photographed image, and, if it is determined that the medium is deformed, control processing parameters based on the characteristic data.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a processing system and a control method.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a liquid ejection device including a conveyance belt that conveys a medium and an ejection unit that ejects liquid onto the medium. In such a liquid ejection device, the medium may be deformed due to tension being applied to the medium during conveyance. Therefore, the liquid ejection device described in Patent Document 1 maintains print quality by deforming the printed image in accordance with the deformation of the medium.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The liquid ejection device described in Patent Document 1 assumes that the deformation of the medium recovers after printing. If the medium remains deformed even after printing, it is difficult to maintain print quality.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A processing system for solving the above problems is a processing system that communicates with a server that stores characteristic data indicating the characteristics of a medium, and comprises: a dispensing device that dispenses a medium from a roll; a printing device that prints an image on the medium dispensed from the dispensing device; a drying device that dries the printed medium by the printing device; a winding device that winds up the medium dried by the drying device; a photographing device that photographs the medium; and a control device that acquires a photographed image from the photographing device, wherein the printing device comprises a conveyor belt for transporting the medium, a heat roller that presses the medium against the conveyor belt while heating it, and a discharge unit that discharges liquid onto the medium transported by the conveyor belt; the drying device comprises a heating unit for heating the medium; and the control device performs the following: transmit type data indicating the type of medium to the server; acquire characteristic data from the server corresponding to the type indicated by the type data; determine whether the medium is deformed based on the photographed image; and, if it is determined that the medium is deformed, control processing parameters based on the characteristic data.

[0006] A control method for solving the above problems is a control method using a control device that controls a processing system that processes a medium, the control device comprising: acquiring type data indicating the type of medium; acquiring characteristic data indicating the characteristics of the medium indicated by the type data; acquiring a captured image of the medium; and, when it is determined that the medium is deformed based on the captured image, controlling the processing parameters of the processing system based on the characteristic data. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the processing system and server. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the processing system. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows the first pattern of the protective solution. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows the second pattern of the protective solution. [Figure 5]Figure 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the correction process. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Below, an embodiment of the processing system and control method will be described with reference to the figures. <Processing System> Figure 1 shows a processing system 11 configured to perform processing on a medium 99. The medium 99 is, for example, a cloth. The processing system 11 is configured to perform processing such as printing and drying on the medium 99. The processing system 11 is configured to perform at least one of the processing steps of printing and drying. The processing system 11 may be a system that performs only printing, a system that performs only drying, or a system that performs both.

[0009] The processing system 11 includes a dispensing device 12. The dispensing device 12 is configured to dispense the medium 99. More specifically, the dispensing device 12 is configured to dispense the medium 99 from a roll body R1. The roll body R1 is an article on which the medium 99 is wound in layers. The dispensing device 12 dispenses a long piece of the medium 99 from the roll body R1 before processing.

[0010] The feeding device 12 has a feeding mechanism 13. The feeding mechanism 13 is configured to hold the roll body R1. The feeding mechanism 13 is configured to rotate the roll body R1. The feeding mechanism 13 includes, for example, a rotating shaft that supports the roll body R1, a motor that rotates the roll body R1, and so on.

[0011] The dispensing device 12 dispenses the medium 99 while applying back tension to it. The dispensing device 12 adjusts the back tension applied to the medium 99, for example, by adjusting the dispensing speed of the medium 99. When the back tension increases, the medium 99 is stretched more strongly. The back tension eliminates slack in the medium 99. As a result, the dispensing device 12 can dispense the medium 99 while maintaining it in the appropriate position.

[0012] The processing system 11 includes a winding device 14. The winding device 14 is configured to wind up the medium 99. The winding device 14 winds up the medium 99 that has been processed by the processing system 11. The winding device 14 forms a roll body R1 by winding up the medium 99.

[0013] The winding device 14 has a winding mechanism 15. The winding mechanism 15 is configured to hold the roll body R1. The winding mechanism 15 is configured to rotate the roll body R1. The winding mechanism 15 includes, for example, a rotating shaft that supports the roll body R1, a motor that rotates the roll body R1, and so on.

[0014] The winding device 14 winds up the medium 99 while applying tension to it. The winding device 14 adjusts the tension applied to the medium 99, for example, by adjusting the winding speed of the medium 99. When the tension increases, the medium 99 is stretched more strongly. The tension eliminates slack in the medium 99. This allows the winding device 14 to wind up the medium 99 while maintaining it in the appropriate position.

[0015] The processing system 11 may include a printing device 16. The printing device 16 is configured to print an image onto a medium 99. The printing device 16 is configured to print an image onto a medium 99 fed from a feeding device 12.

[0016] The printing apparatus 16 includes a transport unit 17. The transport unit 17 is configured to transport the medium 99. The transport unit 17 transports the medium 99 that has been fed out from the feeder 12. The transport unit 17 transports the medium 99 while holding it.

[0017] The conveying unit 17 conveys the medium 99 in the conveying direction Y1. The conveying direction Y1 is the direction in which the medium 99 extends. The conveying unit 17 conveys the medium 99 from the dispensing device 12 toward the winding device 14.

[0018] The conveying unit 17 has a plurality of pulleys. In one example, the conveying unit 17 has a first pulley 18 and a second pulley 19. The first pulley 18 and the second pulley 19 are configured to rotate. For example, among the first pulley 18 and the second pulley 19, one is configured to rotate drivenly, and the other is configured to rotate passively.

[0019] The conveying unit 17 has a conveying belt 20. The conveying belt 20 is configured to convey the medium 99. Specifically, the conveying belt 20 is configured to convey while holding the medium 99. The conveying belt 20 has an adhesive layer. Specifically, the conveying belt 20 has an adhesive layer on its surface. The adhesive layer is formed by an adhesive. The conveying belt 20 holds the medium 99 by adhering the medium 99 to the adhesive layer. By the conveying belt 20 holding the medium 99, a back tension acts on the medium 99 between the conveying belt 20 and the feeding device 12. By the conveying belt 20 holding the medium 99, a tension acts on the medium 99 between the conveying belt 20 and the winding device 14. The conveying belt 20 is wound around a plurality of pulleys. The conveying belt 20 rotates as the pulleys rotate. The conveying belt 20 conveys the medium 99 by rotating.

[0020] The printing device 16 includes a heat roller 21. The heat roller 21 is configured to press against the conveying belt 20 while heating the medium 99. The heat roller 21 includes, for example, a roller that presses the medium 99 against the conveying belt 20 and a heater that heats the roller. In one example, the heat roller 21 presses the medium 99 against a portion of the conveying belt 20 that is wound around the first pulley 18. The heat roller 21 adheres the medium 99 to the conveying belt 20 by pressing the medium 99 against the conveying belt 20 while heating the medium 99.

[0021] The printing device 16 is configured to be able to change the pressing force of the heat roller 21. The printing device 16 changes the pressing force, for example, by changing the position of the heat roller 21. When the pressing force increases, the medium 99 is more likely to adhere to the conveying belt 20.

[0022] The printing device 16 is configured to be able to change the heating temperature of the heat roller 21. The printing device 16 changes the heating temperature, for example, by changing the output of the heater built in the heat roller 21. When the heating temperature increases, the medium 99 is more likely to adhere to the conveying belt 20.

[0023] The printing device 16 is configured to be able to change the pressing time of the heat roller 21. The printing device 16 changes the pressing time by changing the conveying speed by the conveying belt 20. When the conveying speed of the conveying belt 20 decreases, the pressing time becomes longer. When the pressing time becomes longer, the medium 99 is more likely to adhere to the conveying belt 20.

[0024] The printing device 16 includes a discharge unit 22. The discharge unit 22 is configured to discharge a liquid. The discharge unit 22 discharges the liquid onto the medium 99 conveyed by the conveying belt 20. The discharge unit 22 has a nozzle surface 24 where one or more nozzles 23 open. The discharge unit 22 is a head that discharges the liquid from the nozzles 23. In one example, the discharge unit 22 is a serial head that scans the medium 99. The discharge unit 22 may also be a line head that can discharge the liquid simultaneously across the width of the medium 99.

[0025] The discharge unit 22 is configured to discharge a printing liquid. The printing liquid is a liquid for printing an image. The printing liquid is, for example, ink. The discharge unit 22 may be configured to discharge a protective liquid. The protective liquid is a liquid for protecting the image. The protective liquid is, for example, an overcoat liquid. The protective liquid hardens by drying. After discharging the printing liquid onto the medium 99, the discharge unit 22 discharges the protective liquid.

[0026] The discharge unit 22 is positioned opposite the conveyor belt 20. The discharge unit 22 is positioned so that its nozzle surface 24 faces the conveyor belt 20. The discharge unit 22 is positioned, for example, directly above the conveyor belt 20. The discharge unit 22 discharges liquid onto the medium 99 located on the conveyor belt 20. After printing, the medium 99 is pulled away from the conveyor belt 20 by the winding device 14.

[0027] The discharge unit 22 is located downstream of the heat roller 21 in the conveying direction Y1. That is, the heat roller 21 is located upstream of the discharge unit 22 in the conveying direction Y1. The discharge unit 22 is heated and pressurized by the heat roller 21 to discharge liquid onto the medium 99 which is in contact with the conveying belt 20.

[0028] The processing system 11 may include a drying device 25. The drying device 25 is configured to dry the medium 99. The drying device 25 is configured to dry the medium 99 printed by the printing device 16. The medium 99 dried by the drying device 25 is wound onto the winding device 14.

[0029] The drying apparatus 25 includes a heating unit 26. The heating unit 26 is configured to heat the medium 99. By heating the medium 99, the evaporation of the liquid discharged onto the medium 99 is promoted. This fixes the image onto the medium 99. The heating unit 26 is, for example, an infrared heater. The heating unit 26 may also include a blower that blows hot air. The heating unit 26 may also include a reflector that reflects infrared rays.

[0030] The drying apparatus 25 is configured to allow the drying temperature to be changed. The drying apparatus 25 can increase the drying temperature, for example, by increasing the output of the heating unit 26. When the drying temperature is increased, the medium 99 dries more easily.

[0031] The drying device 25 is configured to allow for adjustment of the drying time. The drying device 25 adjusts the drying time by changing the transport speed of the transport belt 20. The drying device 25 adjusts the transport speed by communicating with the printing device 16. A lower transport speed results in a longer drying time. A longer drying time makes it easier for the medium 99 to dry.

[0032] The processing system 11 comprises one or more imaging devices. In one example, the processing system 11 comprises a first imaging device 31, a second imaging device 32, and a third imaging device 33. The imaging devices are configured to photograph the medium 99. The imaging devices are configured to photograph the medium 99 across its entire width. The imaging devices output an image by photographing the medium 99. The image is an electronic image of the medium 99. The first imaging device 31 outputs a first image by photographing the medium 99. The second imaging device 32 outputs a second image by photographing the medium 99. The third imaging device 33 outputs a third image by photographing the medium 99.

[0033] Multiple imaging devices are configured to each image the medium 99 in different states. Multiple imaging devices may each image the medium 99 in the pre-printing, post-printing, pre-drying, and post-drying states. The pre-printing medium 99 is, for example, the state in which it is adhered to the conveyor belt 20 and has not yet been printed. The post-printing medium 99 and the pre-drying medium 99 are the state in which it has been printed and has not yet dried. The post-printing medium 99 may, for example, be adhered to the conveyor belt 20 and has already been printed. The pre-drying medium 99 may, for example, be peeled from the conveyor belt 20 and has not yet dried. The post-printing medium 99 and the pre-drying medium 99 may be in the same state. The post-drying medium 99 is the state in which it has been dried.

[0034] The first imaging device 31 may be configured to photograph the medium 99 before printing. In this case, the first image is an image of the medium 99 before printing. The first imaging device 31 is located, for example, within the printing device 16. The first imaging device 31 is located between the heat roller 21 and the discharge unit 22 in the transport direction Y1. The first imaging device 31 photographs the medium 99 on the transport belt 20. The first imaging device 31 photographs the medium 99 after it has been pressed against the heat roller 21 and before the liquid is discharged to the discharge unit 22.

[0035] The second imaging device 32 may be configured to photograph the printed medium 99. The second imaging device 32 may be configured to photograph the medium 99 before drying. The second image is an image of the medium 99 after printing and before drying. The second imaging device 32 is located, for example, between the discharge unit 22 and the heating unit 26 in the transport direction Y1. In one example, the second imaging device 32 photographs the medium 99 after it has been peeled off the transport belt 20. The second imaging device 32 may photograph the medium 99 before it is peeled off the transport belt 20. The second imaging device 32 may be located inside the printing device 16.

[0036] The third imaging device 33 may be configured to photograph the medium 99 after it has been dried. In this case, the third image is an image of the medium 99 after it has been dried. The third imaging device 33 is located, for example, downstream of the heating unit 26 in the transport direction Y1. In one example, the third imaging device 33 is located between the drying unit 25 and the winding unit 14 in the transport direction Y1. The third imaging device 33 photographs the medium 99 that has been dried by the drying unit 25 and before it is wound onto the winding unit 14.

[0037] The first imaging device 31, the second imaging device 32, and the third imaging device 33 are named only for identification purposes and are not named according to their location. For example, the first imaging device 31 may be a device that photographs the medium 99 after printing but before drying, or a device that photographs the medium 99 after drying. The second imaging device 32 may be a device that photographs the medium 99 before printing, or a device that photographs the medium 99 after drying. The third imaging device 33 may be a device that photographs the medium 99 before printing, or a device that photographs the medium 99 after printing but before drying.

[0038] The processing system 11 may include a control device 35. The control device 35 is configured to control the processing system 11. Specifically, the control device 35 is configured to control the feed device 12, the winding device 14, the printing device 16, the drying device 25, the imaging device, etc. The control device 35 may be a personal computer owned by the user, or a computer built into the printing device 16. The control device 35 may be a device outside the processing system 11.

[0039] The control device 35 may consist of one or more processors that perform various processes according to a computer program. The control device 35 may consist of one or more dedicated hardware circuits, such as ASICs, that perform at least some of the various processes. The control device 35 may consist of a circuit that includes a combination of processors and hardware circuits. The processor includes a CPU and memory such as RAM and ROM. The memory stores program code or instructions configured to cause the CPU to perform processes. The memory, i.e., computer-readable media, includes any readable media that can be accessed by a general-purpose or dedicated computer.

[0040] The control device 35 is configured to control processing parameters. Processing parameters are parameters related to the processing of the medium 99. Processing parameters are parameters set when the processing system 11 processes the medium 99. Processing parameters include feeding parameters set in the feeding device 12, winding parameters set in the winding device 14, printing parameters set in the printing device 16, drying parameters set in the drying device 25, and so on.

[0041] The feed parameters include the back tension from the feed device 12. The winding parameters include the tension from the winding device 14. The printing parameters include the transport speed from the transport belt 20, the pressure applied by the heat roller 21, the heating temperature from the heat roller 21, the pressurizing time from the heat roller 21, and the protective pattern from the protective liquid. The pressurizing time from the heat roller 21 varies depending on the transport speed from the transport belt 20. Therefore, the printing parameters include the transport speed. The drying parameters include the heating time from the heating unit 26 and the heating temperature from the heating unit 26. The heating time from the heating unit 26 varies depending on the transport speed. Therefore, it can also be said that the drying parameters include the transport speed.

[0042] In the processing system 11, the medium 99 may deform during the processing. For example, when the heat roller 21 adheres the medium 99 to the conveyor belt 20, the medium 99 may deform due to skewing, wrinkling, lifting, twisting, etc. For example, as the drying device 25 dries the medium 99, the medium 99 may deform due to shrinkage in the conveying direction Y1 or in the width direction X1. The width direction X1 is a different direction from the conveying direction Y1. The width direction X1 is an indicator of the width of the medium 99. In addition, the medium 99 may also deform due to the expansion of fibers as liquid is discharged onto the medium 99, or the stretching of fibers as the medium 99 is peeled off the conveyor belt 20.

[0043] In the processing system 11, temporary deformations that recover after processing and permanent deformations that remain after processing may occur in the medium 99. For example, deformations such as skew, wrinkles, lifting, and folds that occur when the medium 99 is attached to the conveyor belt 20 are temporary deformations. If printing occurs when such deformations have occurred, the image may be distorted. For example, deformation due to shrinkage as the medium 99 dries is a permanent deformation. Permanent deformations affect the quality of the medium 99. Therefore, in the processing system 11, it is preferable to control the processing parameters so that the medium 99 does not deform.

[0044] Depending on the characteristics of the medium 99, the deformation tendency of the medium 99 may differ. The characteristics of the medium 99 include the physical properties of the medium 99. The characteristics of the medium 99 correspond to the type of medium 99. For example, depending on the characteristics of the medium 99, the medium 99 may be easily deformed if the back tension from the dispensing device 12 is small. Depending on the characteristics of the medium 99, the medium 99 may be easily deformed if the pressure from the heat roller 21 is small. Depending on the characteristics of the medium 99, the medium 99 may be easily deformed if the pressure time from the heat roller 21 is short. Depending on the characteristics of the medium 99, the medium 99 may be easily deformed if the heating time from the heat roller 21 is short. Depending on the characteristics of the medium 99, the medium 99 may be easily deformed if the drying temperature from the drying device 25 is high. Depending on the characteristics of the medium 99, the medium 99 may be easily deformed if the drying time from the drying device 25 is long. Therefore, it is preferable for the processing system 11 to control the processing parameters in accordance with the characteristics of the medium 99 so that the medium 99 does not deform.

[0045] The control device 35 is configured to acquire captured images from the imaging device. The control device 35 acquires a first captured image from the first imaging device 31. The control device 35 acquires a second captured image from the second imaging device 32. The control device 35 acquires a third captured image from the third imaging device 33.

[0046] The control device 35 is configured to determine whether the medium 99 is deformed based on the captured image. The control device 35 determines whether the medium 99 is deformed by analyzing the captured image. The control device 35 may also determine whether the medium 99 is deformed by, for example, detecting edges from the captured image. The control device 35 determines whether the medium 99 is deformed before printing based on the first captured image. The control device 35 determines whether the medium 99 is deformed after printing and before drying based on the second captured image. The control device 35 determines whether the medium 99 is deformed after drying based on the third captured image.

[0047] If the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the captured image, it will determine the cause of the deformation of the medium 99. For example, if the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the first captured image, it can determine that the deformation occurred as a result of the medium 99 being adhered to the conveyor belt 20. For example, if the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the second captured image, it can determine that the deformation occurred as a result of adhesion to the conveyor belt 20, printing, peeling from the conveyor belt 20, etc. For example, if the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the third captured image, it can determine that the deformation occurred as a result of adhesion to the conveyor belt 20, printing, peeling from the conveyor belt 20, drying, etc.

[0048] The control device 35 may determine whether the medium 99 is deformed based on multiple captured images. The control device 35 may determine whether the medium 99 is deformed by comparing multiple captured images. If the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on multiple captured images, it may determine the cause of the deformation of the medium 99. For example, the control device 35 may determine whether the medium 99 is deformed by comparing a first captured image and a second captured image. If the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the first captured image and the second captured image, it can determine that the deformation occurred during printing. For example, the control device 35 may determine whether the medium 99 is deformed by comparing a second captured image and a third captured image. If the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the second captured image and the third captured image, it can determine that the deformation occurred during drying.

[0049] As shown in Figure 2, the control device 35 is configured to acquire type data D1. The control device 35 acquires type data D1 based on user input, for example. The control device 35 may also acquire type data D1 by measuring the roll body R1 set in the feed device 12. Type data D1 is data indicating the type of medium 99. Type data D1 may also be data indicating the composition of the medium 99, or data indicating the fabric name of the medium 99. Type data D1 may also be data indicating the material name such as cotton, wool, or polyester, or data indicating the weave such as plain weave or twill weave.

[0050] The control device 35 is configured to communicate with the server 36. That is, the processing system 11 is configured to communicate with the server 36. The control device 35 and the server 36 are connected to a network 37. The control device 35 communicates with the server 36 through the network 37. The network 37 is a communication network including LANs, WANs, etc. The network 37 may be the same as, or different from, the communication network connected to, the feed device 12, the winding device 14, the printing device 16, the drying device 25, the imaging device, the control device 35, etc. in the processing system 11. The control device 35 is configured to send type data D1 to the server 36.

[0051] The server 36 includes memory for storing programs and a processor for executing processes according to the programs. The memory may include ROM, RAM, etc. The memory may also include storage media such as HDD, SSD, etc. The processor may include a CPU, GPU, MPU, etc. The server 36 is configured to communicate with the processing system 11. The server 36 receives type data D1 from the control device 35.

[0052] Server 36 stores characteristic data D2. Characteristic data D2 is data that indicates the properties of the medium 99. Characteristic data D2 may include data that indicates the physical properties of the medium 99. Characteristic data D2 may include, for example, data that indicates the elasticity of the medium 99. Characteristic data D2 may include, for example, data that indicates the heat resistance of the medium 99. Characteristic data D2 may include, for example, data that indicates the thickness of the medium 99.

[0053] Characteristic data D2 may include data indicating the deformation tendency of the medium 99. Characteristic data D2 may include data indicating the conditions under which the medium 99 is easily deformed. Characteristic data D2 may include data indicating the ease of deformation with respect to drying by the drying apparatus 25. Characteristic data D2 may include data indicating the ease of deformation with respect to drying time by the drying apparatus 25. Characteristic data D2 may include data indicating the ease of deformation with respect to drying temperature by the drying apparatus 25. For example, characteristic data D2 may include data indicating that the medium 99 is easily deformed at high drying temperatures, or data indicating that the medium 99 is easily deformed at long drying times.

[0054] Server 36 stores a database consisting of characteristic data D2 for various types of media 99. The characteristic data D2 is associated with type data D1. More specifically, the characteristic data D2 is associated with the type of media 99 indicated by type data D1. When Server 36 receives type data D1, it identifies the characteristic data D2 that corresponds to the type of media 99 indicated by type data D1.

[0055] The server 36 is configured to transmit characteristic data D2 to the control device 35. Specifically, the server 36 transmits characteristic data D2 corresponding to the type of medium 99 indicated by type data D1 to the control device 35.

[0056] The control device 35 acquires characteristic data D2. More specifically, the control device 35 acquires characteristic data D2 from the server 36 that corresponds to the type indicated by the acquired type data D1. The control device 35 receives characteristic data D2 transmitted from the server 36.

[0057] The control device 35 controls the processing parameters based on the characteristic data D2. More specifically, the control device 35 controls the processing parameters based on the characteristic data D2 when it determines that the medium 99 is deformed. When the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed, it controls the processing parameters to suppress the deformation of the medium 99. In other words, the control device 35 controls the processing parameters to suppress deformation in accordance with the deformation factors of the medium 99.

[0058] The control device 35 may control the processing parameters to increase the pressurizing time if it determines that the medium 99 is deformed before printing, and if the characteristic data D2 indicates that the medium 99 has high elasticity. More specifically, the control device 35 may reduce the transport speed by the transport belt 20 if it determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the first captured image, and if it determines that the medium 99 is easily stretchable based on the characteristic data D2. A longer pressurizing time makes it easier for the medium 99 to adhere to the transport belt 20. This makes it less likely for the medium 99 to deform before printing.

[0059] The control device 35 may control the processing parameters to increase the back tension if it determines that the medium 99 is deformed before printing, and if the characteristic data D2 indicates that the medium 99 has low elasticity. More specifically, the control device 35 may increase the back tension of the medium 99 by the feeding device 12 if it determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the first captured image, and if it determines that the medium 99 is not easily stretched based on the characteristic data D2. When the back tension is increased, the medium 99 is more likely to adhere closely to the conveyor belt 20. This makes it less likely for the medium 99 to deform before printing. If the medium 99 has high elasticity, increasing the back tension may cause the medium 99 to stretch. In this case, deformation of the medium 99 may be accelerated.

[0060] The control device 35 may control the processing parameters to increase the pressure when it determines that the medium 99 is deformed before printing, and that the characteristic data D2 indicates that the medium 99 is thick. More specifically, the control device 35 may increase the pressure applied by the heat roller 21 when it determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the first captured image, and when it determines that the medium 99 is thick based on the characteristic data D2. When the pressure is increased, the medium 99 is more likely to adhere to the conveyor belt 20. This makes it less likely for the medium 99 to deform before printing. In the case of a thick medium 99, if the pressure is low, the medium 99 is less likely to adhere to the conveyor belt 20.

[0061] The control device 35 may control the processing parameters to increase the heating temperature if it determines that the medium 99 is deformed before printing, and if the characteristic data D2 indicates that the medium 99 has high elasticity. Specifically, the control device 35 may increase the heating temperature of the heat roller 21 if it determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the first captured image, and if it determines that the medium 99 is easily expandable and contractible based on the characteristic data D2. When the heating temperature is increased, the medium 99 is more likely to adhere closely to the conveyor belt 20. This makes the medium 99 less likely to deform before printing.

[0062] The control device 35 may control the processing parameters to shorten the drying time if it determines that the medium 99 is deformed after drying, and if characteristic data D2 indicates that the medium 99 is prone to deformation if the drying time is long. Specifically, the control device 35 may reduce the conveying speed by the conveyor belt 20 if it determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the second and third captured images, and if it determines that the medium 99 is prone to deformation if the drying time is long based on characteristic data D2. A lower conveying speed shortens the drying time. A shorter drying time makes the medium 99 less likely to shrink. This makes the medium 99 less likely to deform after drying. A shorter drying time may result in insufficient drying of the medium 99. Therefore, the control device 35 may shorten the drying time and increase the drying temperature.

[0063] The control device 35 may control the processing parameters to reduce the drying temperature if it determines that the medium 99 is deformed after drying, and if characteristic data D2 indicates that the medium 99 is more prone to deformation at higher drying temperatures. Specifically, the control device 35 may reduce the drying temperature if it determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the second and third captured images, and if it determines that the medium 99 is more prone to deformation at higher drying temperatures based on characteristic data D2. Lowering the drying temperature makes the medium 99 less likely to shrink. This makes the medium 99 less likely to deform after drying. Lowering the drying temperature may result in insufficient drying of the medium 99. Therefore, the control device 35 may reduce the drying temperature and increase the drying time.

[0064] The control device 35 may control the processing parameters to increase the tension if it determines that the medium 99 has deformed after drying, and if the characteristic data D2 indicates that the medium 99 has low elasticity. More specifically, the control device 35 may increase the tension applied by the winding device 14 if it determines that the medium 99 has deformed based on the second and third captured images, and if it determines that the medium 99 is not very elastic based on the characteristic data D2. When the tension increases, the medium 99 is pulled and becomes less likely to shrink. As a result, the medium 99 becomes less likely to deform after drying.

[0065] The control device 35 may control the processing parameters to print a protective pattern with a protective liquid if it determines that the medium 99 has deformed after drying, and if the characteristic data D2 indicates that the medium 99 is prone to deformation due to drying. More specifically, the control device 35 may print a protective pattern on the medium 99 with a protective liquid if it determines that the medium 99 has deformed based on the second and third captured images, and if it determines that the medium 99 is prone to deformation due to drying by the drying device 25 based on the characteristic data D2. The protective pattern is a pattern that suppresses shrinkage of the medium 99. The protective pattern may be, for example, a grid pattern, a square pattern, or an annular pattern. As the protective liquid hardens with drying, shrinkage of the medium 99 is suppressed. This makes the medium 99 less prone to deformation after drying.

[0066] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the control device 35 prints a protective pattern in the medium 99 according to the deformed area. In one example, the protective pattern includes a first pattern P1 and a second pattern P2. The first pattern P1 is a pattern printed over the entire medium 99. The second pattern P2 is a pattern printed on a portion of the medium 99.

[0067] The control device 35 may print either the first pattern P1 or the second pattern P2 on the medium 99 after drying, depending on the deformed area. Specifically, the control device 35 may determine whether the medium 99 is deformed overall or locally based on the second and third captured images. If the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed overall, it may print the first pattern P1 on the medium 99. If the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed locally, it may print the second pattern P2 on the medium 99. In this case, the control device 35 may print an annular second pattern P2 along the edge of the deformed area. This makes the medium 99 less likely to deform after drying.

[0068] <Control Method> Next, the control method of the processing system 11 by the control device 35 will be described. As shown in Figure 5, the control device 35 performs a correction process. The control device 35 controls the operation of the processing system 11 by performing the correction process. The correction process is a process that controls the processing parameters to suppress deformation of the medium 99. The control device 35 corrects the processing parameters by performing the correction process. The correction process is performed during printing. The correction process may be performed repeatedly during printing. The correction process may be performed at predetermined intervals during printing.

[0069] In step S11, the control device 35 acquires type data D1. In step S12, the control device 35 transmits type data D1 to the server 36.

[0070] In step S13, the control device 35 acquires characteristic data D2. At this time, the control device 35 acquires characteristic data D2 from the server 36 that corresponds to the type data D1 transmitted in step S12.

[0071] In step S14, the control device 35 acquires the captured image. At this time, the control device 35 may acquire the first captured image, the second captured image, or the third captured image. The control device 35 may acquire the first and second captured images, the second and third captured images, the third and first captured images, or the first, second and third captured images.

[0072] In step S15, the control device 35 determines whether the medium 99 is deformed based on the captured images. At this time, the control device 35 may determine the deformation based on the first captured image, the second captured image, or the third captured image. The control device 35 may determine the deformation based on the first and second captured images, the second and third captured images, the third and first captured images, or the first, second and third captured images. The control device 35 determines the deformation of the medium 99 and also identifies the factors causing the deformation of the medium 99.

[0073] If the control device 35 determines in step S15 that the medium 99 is deformed, it proceeds to step S16. If the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is not deformed, it terminates the setting process.

[0074] In step S16, the control device 35 controls the processing parameters. More specifically, the control device 35 controls the processing parameters based on the characteristic data D2 acquired in step S13. More specifically, the control device 35 controls the processing parameters to suppress deformation of the medium 99 according to the deformation factors of the medium 99 identified in step S15. The control device 35 may increase the back tension, increase the pressurizing time, decrease the pressurizing force, or increase the heating temperature according to the deformation factors of the medium 99. The control device 35 may decrease the drying temperature, shorten the drying time, or print a protective pattern according to the deformation factors of the medium 99. As a result, the portion of the long medium 99 located upstream in the transport direction Y1 is less likely to deform compared to the portion located downstream.

[0075] <Effects and Effects of the Above Examples> Next, the operation and effects of the above embodiment will be described. (1) The control device 35 transmits type data D1 to the server 36. The control device 35 obtains characteristic data D2 from the server 36 that corresponds to the type indicated by the type data D1. The control device 35 determines whether the medium 99 is deformed based on the first captured image. If the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed, it controls the processing parameters based on the characteristic data D2. With the above configuration, the processing system 11 can process the medium 99 with appropriate processing parameters according to the characteristics of the medium 99. This suppresses deformation of the medium 99.

[0076] (2) If the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the first captured image, and also determines that the medium 99 is easily expandable and contractible based on the characteristic data D2, it reduces the transport speed of the transport belt 20. In the processing system 11, when the transport speed is reduced, the pressurizing time by the heat roller 21 increases. When the pressurizing time increases, the medium 99 becomes more likely to adhere to the transport belt 20. Therefore, with the above configuration, the processing system 11 can suppress deformation of the medium 99 by reducing the transport speed.

[0077] (3) If the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the first captured image, and also determines that the medium 99 is not easily stretched or compressed based on the characteristic data D2, it increases the back tension of the medium 99 by the feeding device 12. In the processing system 11, when the back tension increases, the medium 99 becomes more likely to adhere to the conveyor belt 20. Therefore, with the above configuration, the processing system 11 can suppress deformation of the medium 99 by increasing the back tension.

[0078] (4) If the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the first captured image, and also determines that the medium 99 is thick based on the characteristic data D2, it increases the pressure applied by the heat roller 21. In the processing system 11, as the pressure increases, the medium 99 becomes more likely to adhere to the conveyor belt 20. Therefore, with the above configuration, the processing system 11 can suppress deformation of the medium 99 by increasing the pressure.

[0079] (5) If the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the first captured image, and also determines that the medium 99 is prone to expansion and contraction based on the characteristic data D2, it increases the heating temperature of the heat roller 21. In the processing system 11, as the heating temperature increases, the medium 99 becomes more likely to adhere to the conveyor belt 20. Therefore, with the above configuration, the processing system 11 can suppress deformation of the medium 99 by increasing the heating temperature.

[0080] (6) If the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the second and third captured images, and also determines that the medium 99 is prone to deformation if the drying time is long based on the characteristic data D2, it increases the transport speed of the transport belt 20. If the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the second and third captured images, there is a high possibility that the deformation occurred as the medium 99 dried. In the processing system 11, increasing the transport speed shortens the drying time by the drying device 25. When the drying time is shortened, deformation is suppressed for the medium 99, which is prone to deformation if the drying time is long. Therefore, with the above configuration, the processing system 11 can suppress deformation of the medium 99 by increasing the transport speed.

[0081] (7) The control device 35 reduces the drying temperature if it determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the second and third captured images, and if it determines that the medium 99 is prone to deformation at high drying temperatures based on the characteristic data D2. When the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the second and third captured images, there is a high possibility that the deformation occurred as the medium 99 dried. In the processing system 11, when the drying temperature is reduced, deformation of the medium 99, which is prone to deformation at high drying temperatures, is suppressed. Therefore, with the above configuration, the processing system 11 can suppress deformation of the medium 99 by reducing the drying temperature.

[0082] (8) If the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the second and third captured images, and also determines that the medium 99 is likely to deform due to drying by the drying device 25 based on the characteristic data D2, it prints a protective pattern on the medium 99 using the protective liquid. If the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed based on the second and third captured images, it is highly likely that the deformation occurred due to the drying of the medium 99. In the processing system 11, the protective liquid hardens when dried by the drying device 25. Therefore, with the above configuration, the processing system 11 can suppress deformation of the medium 99 by hardening the protective liquid printed with the protective pattern.

[0083] (9) The control device 35 determines, based on the second and third captured images, whether the medium 99 is deformed overall or locally. If the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed overall, it prints the first pattern P1 onto the medium 99. If the control device 35 determines that the medium 99 is deformed locally, it prints the second pattern P2 onto the medium 99. With the above configuration, the processing system 11 can print with an appropriate protective pattern depending on how the medium 99 is deformed. This effectively suppresses deformation of the medium 99.

[0084] <Example of changes> The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that they do not contradict each other technically.

[0085] The processing system 11 may include a server 36. The control device 35 may also include a server 36. The control device 35 may store characteristic data D2.

[0086] The control device 35 may, in the correction process, send type data D1 to the server 36 after determining that the medium 99 is deformed. The control device 35 may transmit the captured image to the server 36. The server 36 may determine, based on the captured image, whether the medium 99 is deformed. The server 36 may transmit the determination result to the control device 35.

[0087] <Technical philosophy> The technical concepts and their effects, as understood from the above-described embodiments and modifications, are explained below.

[0088] (A) The processing system is a processing system that communicates with a server that stores characteristic data indicating the characteristics of a medium, and comprises: a dispensing device that dispenses a medium from a roll; a printing device that prints an image on the medium dispensed from the dispensing device; a drying device that dries the printed medium by the printing device; a winding device that winds up the medium dried by the drying device; a photographing device that photographs the medium; and a control device that acquires a photographed image from the photographing device, wherein the printing device comprises a conveyor belt for transporting the medium, a heat roller that presses the medium against the conveyor belt while heating it, and a discharge unit that discharges liquid onto the medium transported by the conveyor belt; the drying device comprises a heating unit for heating the medium; and the control device performs the following: transmit type data indicating the type of medium to the server; acquire characteristic data from the server corresponding to the type indicated by the type data; determine whether the medium is deformed based on the photographed image; and, if it is determined that the medium is deformed, control processing parameters based on the characteristic data. With the above configuration, the processing system can process the medium with appropriate processing parameters according to the characteristics of the medium. This suppresses deformation of the medium.

[0089] (B) In the above processing system, the characteristic data includes data indicating the elasticity of the medium, and the control device may reduce the conveying speed by the conveyor belt if it determines that the medium is deformed based on the captured image and that the medium is easily stretched based on the characteristic data. In the processing system, when the conveying speed is reduced, the pressurizing time by the heat rollers increases. When the pressurizing time increases, the medium tends to adhere more closely to the conveyor belt. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the processing system can suppress deformation of the medium by reducing the conveying speed.

[0090] (C) In the above processing system, the characteristic data includes data indicating the elasticity of the medium, and the control device may increase the back tension of the medium by the feeding device if it determines that the medium is deformed based on the captured image and that the medium is not easily stretched based on the characteristic data. In the processing system, when the back tension increases, the medium is more likely to adhere to the conveyor belt. Therefore, with the above configuration, the processing system can suppress deformation of the medium by increasing the back tension.

[0091] (D) In ​​the above processing system, the characteristic data includes data indicating the thickness of the medium, and the control device may increase the pressure applied by the heat roller if it determines that the medium is deformed based on the captured image and that the medium is thick based on the characteristic data. In the processing system, when the pressure is increased, the medium tends to adhere more closely to the conveyor belt. Therefore, with the above configuration, the processing system can suppress deformation of the medium by increasing the pressure.

[0092] (E) In the above processing system, the characteristic data includes data indicating the elasticity of the medium, and the control device may increase the heating temperature of the heat roller if it determines that the medium is deformed based on the captured image and that the medium is easily stretched based on the characteristic data. In the processing system, as the heating temperature increases, the medium becomes more likely to adhere to the conveyor belt. Therefore, with the above configuration, the processing system can suppress deformation of the medium by increasing the heating temperature.

[0093] (F) In the above processing system, the imaging device is a first imaging device, the captured image is a first captured image, the processing system comprises a second imaging device for imaging the medium and a third imaging device for imaging the medium, the first imaging device is located between the heat roller and the discharge unit in the medium transport direction, the second imaging device is located between the discharge unit and the heating unit in the transport direction, the third imaging device is located downstream of the heating unit in the transport direction, the characteristic data includes data indicating the ease of deformation with respect to the drying time by the drying device, the control device may perform the following actions: acquire a second captured image from the second imaging device, acquire a third captured image from the third imaging device, and increase the transport speed by the transport belt if it determines that the medium is deformed based on the second and third captured images, and if it determines that the medium is more likely to deform if the drying time is long based on the characteristic data. If the control device determines that the medium is deformed based on the second and third captured images, there is a high possibility that the deformation occurred as the medium dried. In a processing system, increasing the transport speed reduces the drying time in the drying device. A shorter drying time suppresses deformation in media that are prone to deformation during long drying times. Therefore, with the above configuration, the processing system can suppress deformation of the media by increasing the transport speed.

[0094] (G) In the above processing system, the imaging device is a first imaging device, the captured image is a first captured image, the processing system comprises a second imaging device for imaging the medium and a third imaging device for imaging the medium, the first imaging device is located between the heat roller and the discharge unit in the medium transport direction, the second imaging device is located between the discharge unit and the heating unit in the transport direction, the third imaging device is located downstream of the heating unit in the transport direction, the characteristic data includes data indicating the ease of deformation with respect to the drying temperature by the drying device, the control device may perform the following actions: acquire a second captured image from the second imaging device, acquire a third captured image from the third imaging device, and reduce the drying temperature if it determines that the medium is deformed based on the second and third captured images, and if it determines that the medium is easily deformed at a high drying temperature based on the characteristic data. If the control device determines that the medium is deformed based on the second and third captured images, there is a high possibility that the deformation occurred due to the drying of the medium. In a processing system, when the drying temperature is reduced, deformation is suppressed in media that tend to deform at higher drying temperatures. Therefore, with the above configuration, the processing system can suppress deformation of the media by reducing the drying temperature.

[0095] (H) In the above processing system, the imaging device is a first imaging device, the captured image is a first captured image, the discharge unit is configured to discharge a printing liquid for printing an image and a protective liquid for protecting the image, the processing system comprises a second imaging device for imaging a medium and a third imaging device for imaging a medium, the first imaging device is located between the heat roller and the discharge unit in the medium transport direction, the second imaging device is located between the discharge unit and the heating unit in the transport direction, the third imaging device is located downstream of the heating unit in the transport direction, the characteristic data includes data indicating the ease of deformation by drying by the drying device, the control device may perform the following actions: acquire a second captured image from the second imaging device, acquire a third captured image from the third imaging device, and if it is determined that the medium is deformed based on the second and third captured images, and if it is determined that the medium is easily deformed by drying by the drying device based on the characteristic data, print a protective pattern on the medium with the protective liquid. If the control device determines that the medium is deformed based on the second and third captured images, it is highly likely that the deformation occurred due to the drying of the medium. In the processing system, the protective liquid hardens when dried by the drying device. Therefore, with the above configuration, the processing system can suppress deformation of the medium by hardening the protective liquid printed with the protective pattern.

[0096] (I) In the above processing system, the control device may determine whether the medium is deformed overall or locally based on the second and third captured images, print a first protective pattern onto the medium if it is determined that the medium is deformed overall, and print a second protective pattern, different from the first protective pattern, onto the medium if it is determined that the medium is deformed locally. With the above configuration, the processing system can print with an appropriate protective pattern depending on how the medium is deformed. This appropriately suppresses deformation of the medium.

[0097] (J) The control method is a control method by a control device that controls a processing system that processes a medium, wherein the control device may include acquiring type data indicating the type of medium, acquiring characteristic data indicating the characteristics of the medium indicated by the type data, acquiring a captured image of the medium, and, if it is determined that the medium is deformed based on the captured image, controlling the processing parameters of the processing system based on the characteristic data. According to the above method, the processing system can process the medium with appropriate processing parameters according to the characteristics of the medium. This suppresses deformation of the medium. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0098] 11... Processing system, 12... Feeding device, 13... Feeding mechanism, 14... Winding device, 15... Winding mechanism, 16... Printing device, 17... Conveying unit, 18... First pulley, 19... Second pulley, 20... Conveying belt, 21... Heat roller, 22... Discharge unit, 23... Nozzle, 24... Nozzle surface, 25... Drying device, 26... Heating unit, 31... First imaging device, 32... Second imaging device, 33... Third imaging device, 35... Control device, 36... Server, 37... Network, 99... Medium, D1... Type data, D2... Characteristic data, P1... First pattern, P2... Second pattern, R1... Roll body, X1... Width direction, Y1... Conveying direction.

Claims

1. A processing system that communicates with a server that stores characteristic data indicating the characteristics of a medium, A dispensing device that dispenses the medium from a roll, A printing apparatus that prints an image onto a medium fed from the aforementioned feeding device, A drying apparatus for drying the printed medium by the aforementioned printing apparatus, A winding device for winding up the medium that has been dried by the aforementioned drying device, A photographic device for photographing a medium, The system includes a control device for acquiring captured images from the aforementioned imaging device, The aforementioned printing apparatus, A conveyor belt for transporting the media, A heat roller that presses the medium against the conveyor belt while heating it, It comprises a discharge unit that discharges liquid into a medium conveyed by the conveyor belt, The drying apparatus includes a heating section for heating the medium, The control device is Send type data indicating the type of media to the server, The characteristic data corresponding to the type indicated by the type data is obtained from the server, Based on the aforementioned captured image, it is determined whether the medium is deformed, A processing system characterized by controlling processing parameters based on the characteristic data when it is determined that the medium is deformed.

2. The aforementioned characteristic data includes data indicating the elasticity of the medium. The processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the control device reduces the conveying speed by the conveyor belt when it determines that the medium is deformed based on the captured image and that the medium is easily stretched or compressed based on the characteristic data.

3. The aforementioned characteristic data includes data indicating the elasticity of the medium. The processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the control device increases the back tension of the medium by the feeding device when it determines that the medium is deformed based on the captured image and that the medium is difficult to expand or contract based on the characteristic data.

4. The aforementioned characteristic data includes data indicating the thickness of the medium. The processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the control device increases the pressure applied by the heat roller when it determines that the medium is deformed based on the captured image and when it determines that the medium is thick based on the characteristic data.

5. The aforementioned characteristic data includes data indicating the elasticity of the medium. The processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the control device increases the heating temperature of the heat roller when it determines that the medium is deformed based on the captured image and when it determines that the medium is easily expandable and contractible based on the characteristic data.

6. The aforementioned imaging device is a first imaging device, The aforementioned captured image is the first captured image, The processing system is A second imaging device for photographing the medium, It comprises a third imaging device for photographing the medium, The first imaging device is positioned between the heat roller and the discharge unit in the medium transport direction, The second imaging device is located between the discharge unit and the heating unit in the transport direction, The third imaging device is located downstream of the heating unit in the transport direction, The characteristic data includes data indicating the ease of deformation with respect to the drying time by the drying apparatus, The control device is Acquiring a second image from the second imaging device, Acquiring a third image from the aforementioned third imaging device, The processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, if it is determined that the medium is deformed based on the second and third captured images, and if it is determined that the medium is prone to deformation if the drying time is long based on the characteristic data, the conveying speed by the conveyor belt is increased.

7. The aforementioned imaging device is a first imaging device, The aforementioned captured image is the first captured image, The processing system is A second imaging device for photographing the medium, It comprises a third imaging device for photographing the medium, The first imaging device is positioned between the heat roller and the discharge unit in the medium transport direction, The second imaging device is located between the discharge unit and the heating unit in the transport direction, The third imaging device is located downstream of the heating unit in the transport direction, The characteristic data includes data indicating the ease of deformation with respect to the drying temperature of the drying apparatus, The control device is Acquiring a second image from the second imaging device, Acquiring a third image from the aforementioned third imaging device, The processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, if it is determined that the medium is deformed based on the second captured image and the third captured image, and if it is determined that the medium is prone to deformation at a high drying temperature based on the characteristic data, the drying temperature is reduced.

8. The aforementioned imaging device is a first imaging device, The aforementioned captured image is the first captured image, The aforementioned dispensing unit is configured to dispense a printing solution for printing an image and a protective solution for protecting the image. The processing system is A second imaging device for photographing the medium, It comprises a third imaging device for photographing the medium, The first imaging device is positioned between the heat roller and the discharge unit in the medium transport direction, The second imaging device is located between the discharge unit and the heating unit in the transport direction, The third imaging device is located downstream of the heating unit in the transport direction, The characteristic data includes data indicating the ease of deformation when dried by the drying apparatus, The control device is Acquiring a second image from the second imaging device, Acquiring a third image from the aforementioned third imaging device, The processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, if it is determined that the medium is deformed based on the second and third captured images, and if it is determined that the medium is likely to deform due to drying by the drying device based on the characteristic data, a protective pattern is printed on the medium using the protective liquid.

9. The control device is Based on the second and third captured images, it is determined whether the medium is deformed overall or locally. If it is determined that the medium is deformed overall, the first pattern of the protective pattern is printed on the medium. The processing system according to claim 8, characterized in that, when it is determined that the medium is locally deformed, a second pattern of the protective pattern, which is different from the first pattern, is printed on the medium.

10. A control method using a control device that controls a processing system that applies processing to a medium, The control device is Obtaining type data that indicates the type of media, To obtain characteristic data that shows the characteristics of the medium indicated by the aforementioned type data, The medium acquires the captured image, A control method characterized by including, when it is determined that the medium is deformed based on the captured image, controlling the processing parameters of the processing system based on the characteristic data.

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