Recording device, its control method, and program

Abstract

To reduce the effort required for users when they want to use user-defined types of recording media. [Solution] When the printer's CPU determines that the "paper information" included in the recording command indicates a "user-defined size" (S4:YES), it determines whether or not there is a tray set to the "user-defined size" (S9). If it determines that there is a tray set to the "user-defined size" (S9:YES), the CPU, based on the recording command, causes the transport unit to transport the paper from the tray set to the "user-defined size" towards the print head, and the print head records an image on the paper, thereby executing a recording process (S10).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a recording apparatus for recording an image on a recording medium, a control method thereof, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a technique capable of suppressing a user from inputting the values of the paper width and paper length of a paper (recording medium) of a custom size (user-defined type) from a display panel every time the user uses the paper. In this technique, when the user uses a custom-size paper and the paper is registered in a table, an item corresponding to the paper to be used can be selected from the item list displayed on the display panel.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] [[ID=三十]]

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a recording apparatus, a control method thereof, and a program that can omit the user's labor when the user wants to use a user-defined type of recording medium.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] ​The recording device according to the present invention comprises a transport unit for transporting a recording medium, a recording unit for recording an image on a recording medium, a storage unit, and a control unit, wherein the transport unit is capable of transporting a recording medium stored in a storage unit toward the recording unit in a transport direction, the storage unit is capable of storing storage medium information indicating the type of recording medium stored in the storage unit, and the control unit performs a first determination process to determine whether the type of recording medium indicated by the recording medium information included in the recording command is a user-defined type defined by the user, and if the first determination process determines that the type of recording medium indicated by the recording medium information is a user-defined type, a second determination process to determine whether the type of recording medium indicated by the storage medium information is a user-defined type, and if the second determination process determines that the type of recording medium indicated by the storage medium information is a user-defined type, the control unit performs a recording process based on the recording command, causing the transport unit to transport the recording medium from the storage unit toward the recording unit and causing the recording unit to record an image on the recording medium.

[0007] The control method according to the present invention comprises a transport unit for transporting a recording medium, a recording unit for recording an image on a recording medium, and a storage unit, wherein the transport unit is capable of transporting a recording medium stored in a storage unit toward the recording unit in a transport direction, and the storage unit is capable of storing storage medium information indicating the type of recording medium stored in the storage unit, and is characterized by performing a first determination process to determine whether the type of recording medium indicated by the recording medium information included in a recording command is a user-defined type defined by the user, and if the type of recording medium indicated by the recording medium information is determined to be the user-defined type in the first determination process, a second determination process to determine whether the type of recording medium indicated by the storage medium information is the user-defined type, and if the type of recording medium indicated by the storage medium information is determined to be the user-defined type in the second determination process, a recording process is performed in which the transport unit transports the recording medium from the storage unit toward the recording unit and the recording unit records an image on the recording medium based on the recording command.

[0008] The present invention provides a recording device comprising a transport unit for transporting a recording medium, a recording unit for recording an image on a recording medium, and a storage unit, wherein the transport unit is capable of transporting a recording medium stored in a storage unit toward the recording unit in a transport direction, and the storage unit is capable of storing storage medium information indicating the type of recording medium stored in the storage unit, wherein the recording device functions as a first determination means for determining whether the type of recording medium indicated by the recording medium information included in a recording command is a user-defined type defined by the user, and a second determination means for determining whether the type of recording medium indicated by the storage medium information is a user-defined type if the first determination means determines that the type of recording medium indicated by the recording medium information is a user-defined type, and if the second determination means determines that the type of recording medium indicated by the storage medium information is a user-defined type, the recording device functions as a recording means for transporting the recording medium from the storage unit toward the recording unit based on the recording command, and for recording an image on the recording medium by the recording unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, even if the user does not input specific data (specific information) of a user-defined type to the recording device, if the type of recording medium indicated by the recording medium information included in the recording command is a user-defined type, the recording process will be executed. Therefore, the user's effort is reduced when they wish to use a recording medium of a user-defined type. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of a printer according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a plan view of the printer. [Figure 3] This is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the printer in Figure 1. [Figure 4] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the screen displayed on the touch panel of the printer. [Figure 5]Figure 1 is a flowchart showing the program executed by the CPU of the printer. [Figure 6] This is a flowchart showing a program executed by the CPU of a printer according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] <First Embodiment> As shown in Figure 1, the printer 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention comprises a housing 1A, a paper feed tray 11, a manual feed tray 12, an output tray 15, and a touch panel 160.

[0012] The paper feed tray 11 is detachable from the housing 1A. The paper feed tray 11 can be in a mounted position attached to the housing 1A, or in a pulled-out position extended forward from the housing 1A. Figure 1 shows the paper feed tray 11 in the mounted position. The paper feed tray 11 can accommodate one or more sheets of paper S (see Figure 2).

[0013] The manual feed tray 12 is mounted on the rear of the housing 1A so as to be openable and closable. When the manual feed tray 12 is open relative to the housing 1A, it can accommodate one or more sheets of paper S (see Figure 2).

[0014] Paper S corresponds to the "recording medium" of the present invention. The paper feed tray 11 and the manual feed tray 12 correspond to the "storage section" of the present invention.

[0015] The output tray 15 is located above the feed tray 11, which is in the mounting position.

[0016] The touch panel 160 is located on the front of the housing 1A. As shown in Figure 3, the touch panel 160 includes a display 161 and a touch sensor 162 incorporated into the display 161. The display 161 corresponds to the "notification unit" of the present invention. The touch sensor 162 is an element for receiving input from the user of the printer 1.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 2, the printer 1 further includes a conveyance unit 3, a head 5, a carriage 7, a scanning mechanism 8, a support plate 9, and a control device 100 within the housing 1A.

[0018] The printer 1 corresponds to the "recording device" of the present invention. The head 5 corresponds to the "recording unit" of the present invention.

[0019] The conveyance unit 3 includes two roller pairs 31 and 32. The roller pairs 31 and 32 each extend in the left - right direction and are spaced apart from each other in the front - rear direction. Each of the roller pairs 31 and 32 includes a driving roller that rotates by the drive of the conveyance motor 30 shown in FIG. 3 and a driven roller that rotates along with the driving roller. The roller pairs 31 and 32 convey the paper S accommodated in the paper feed tray 11 or the manual feed tray 12 (see FIG. 1) forward toward the head 5.

[0020] The front corresponds to the "conveyance direction" of the present invention. The left - right direction is a direction orthogonal to the front - rear direction and corresponds to the "orthogonal direction" of the present invention.

[0021] The head 5, the carriage 7, the scanning mechanism 8, and the support plate 9 are arranged between the two roller pairs 31 and 32 in the front - rear direction.

[0022] The support plate 9 is disposed below the carriage 7 and the head 5. The support plate 9 supports the paper S conveyed by the conveyance unit 3.

[0023] The carriage 7 is movable in the left - right direction by the drive of the scanning mechanism 8 while holding the head 5.

[0024] The scanning mechanism 8 includes a pair of guides 81 and ......

[0025] It seems there is an incomplete sentence in the original text for item . The translation is completed as much as possible based on the existing content.The print head 5 has multiple nozzles 5N. When the paper S is positioned opposite the print head 5, ink is ejected from the nozzles 5N by the drive of the driver IC 50 shown in Figure 3, and the ink adheres to the paper S. As a result, an image is recorded on the paper S.

[0026] As shown in Figure 2, the control device 100 is connected to an external device 200 in a communication manner. The external device 200 may be a PC, a mobile terminal, or the like.

[0027] The control device 100 is further electrically connected to the touch panel 160, the transport motor 30, the driver IC 50, and the scanning motor 80, as shown in Figure 3.

[0028] The control device 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. The CPU 101 corresponds to the "control unit" of the present invention. The RAM 103 corresponds to the "storage unit" of the present invention.

[0029] ROM102 stores programs and data that the CPU101 uses to control various operations.

[0030] RAM 103 temporarily stores data used by CPU 101 when executing a program. For example, RAM 103 temporarily stores recording commands received from external device 200, inputs received by touch sensor 162, etc.

[0031] The CPU 101 performs recording processes based on programs and data stored in the ROM 102, recording commands stored in the RAM 103, etc.

[0032] The recording command includes image data, "tray information" relating to trays 11 and 12, and "paper information" relating to the type of paper S. The "tray information" corresponds to the "storage unit information" of the present invention. The "paper information" corresponds to the "recording medium information" of the present invention.

[0033] "Tray information" is information that indicates whether, in the recording process, the paper S is transported from the paper feed tray 11, from the manual feed tray 12, or either way (the paper S may be transported from either the paper feed tray 11 or the manual feed tray 12).

[0034] "Paper information" is information indicating the "type" of the paper S to be recorded, and in this embodiment, it is information indicating the "size" of the paper S. The size of the paper S is defined by a combination of the length (width) in the left-right direction and the length (length) in the front-to-back direction. For example, the size of the paper S includes A4 size, A5 size, letter size, Com-10 size, DL envelope size, user-defined size, etc. A user-defined size is a size defined by the user other than a predetermined size such as A4 size, and corresponds to the "user-defined type" of the present invention.

[0035] After receiving a recording command from the external device 200, the CPU 101 stores the recording data, including image data, tray information, and paper information included in the recording command, in the RAM 103.

[0036] RAM103 can also store "tray setting information" in response to user input. "Tray setting information" is information indicating the size of the paper S to be stored in each tray 11, 12, and corresponds to the "storage media information" of the present invention. "Tray setting information" includes A4 size, A5 size, letter size, Com-10 size, DL envelope size, user-defined size, etc., similar to the "paper information" described above.

[0037] Furthermore, when the "paper information" included in the recording command indicates a user-defined size, the numerical values ​​for the paper width and length are specified. However, when the "tray setting information" indicates a user-defined size, the above numerical values ​​may or may not be specified.

[0038] For example, as shown in Figure 4(a), the user can select the size of the paper S to be stored in each tray 11, 12 via the touch panel 160 from options such as A4 size, A5 size, letter size, Com-10 size, DL envelope size, and user-defined size. Furthermore, if the user selects "user-defined size" in Figure 4(a), they can input numerical values ​​for the width and length of the paper via the touch panel 160, as shown in Figure 4(b).

[0039] As shown in Figure 4(b), after a numerical value is entered and the "OK" button is tapped, the RAM 103 stores the "user-defined size" and the "numerical values ​​for the paper width and length" as "tray setting information" for the paper feed tray 11 or manual feed tray 12.

[0040] On the other hand, if the "OK" button is tapped without entering any numerical values ​​in Figure 4(b), the RAM 103 will only store the "user-defined size" as "tray setting information" for the paper feed tray 11 or manual feed tray 12, and will not store the "numerical values ​​for the paper width and length."

[0041] In other words, RAM103 can store specific information (numerical values ​​for paper width and length) that identifies a user-defined size as "tray setting information," but it does not store this specific information if the user omits inputting it.

[0042] The screen shown in Figure 4 is displayed, for example, when the paper tray 11 is attached or detached, or at appropriate times in response to user input.

[0043] Next, referring to Figure 5, we will explain the program that CPU 101 executes.

[0044] The CPU 101 first determines whether or not it has received a recording command from the external device 200 (S1).

[0045] If it determines that it has not received a recording command (S1:NO), CPU101 repeats the process of S1.

[0046] If the CPU 101 determines that it has received a recording command (S1:YES), it determines whether the "tray information" included in the recording command indicates "arbitrary" (S2).

[0047] If CPU101 determines that the "tray information" does not indicate "arbitrary" (S2:NO), it proceeds to process S3.

[0048] In S3, the CPU 101, based on the recording command, has the transport unit 3 transport the paper S from the "specific tray" indicated by the "tray information" among the trays 11 and 12 towards the head 5, and the head 5 records an image on the paper S, thereby executing a recording process. After S3, the CPU 101 terminates the program.

[0049] If it is determined that the "tray information" indicates "arbitrary" (S2:YES), the CPU 101 determines whether the "paper information" included in the recording command indicates a "user-defined size" (S4). S4 corresponds to the "first determination process" of the present invention.

[0050] If the CPU determines that the "paper information" does not indicate a "user-defined size" (S4:NO), the CPU 101 determines whether there is a tray corresponding to the specific size indicated by the "paper information" (such as A4 size), that is, whether there is a tray indicating the above specific size in the "tray setting information" stored in the RAM 103 (S5).

[0051] If CPU101 determines that there is a tray that corresponds to a specific size (S5: YES), it proceeds to S6.

[0052] In S6, the CPU 91, based on the recording command, causes the transport unit 3 to transport the paper S from the corresponding tray among the trays 11 and 12 towards the head 5, and the head 5 records an image on the paper S, thereby executing a recording process. After S6, the CPU 101 terminates the program.

[0053] If the CPU 101 determines that there is no tray corresponding to the specific size (S5:NO), it issues an error notification (S7). For example, in S7, the CPU 101 displays a message on the touch panel 160's display 161 indicating that the paper size S is different. After S7, the CPU 101 terminates the program.

[0054] If the CPU determines that the "paper information" indicates a "user-defined size" (S4:YES), the CPU 101 determines whether there is a tray corresponding to the "user-defined size," that is, whether there is a tray in the "tray setting information" stored in the RAM 103 that indicates a "user-defined size" and has specific information (numerical values ​​for the width and length of the paper) that matches the "user-defined size" indicated by the "paper information" (S8). S8 corresponds to the "third decision process" of the present invention.

[0055] If CPU101 determines that there is a tray that corresponds to the "user-defined size" (S8:YES), it proceeds to process S6.

[0056] If the CPU determines that there is no tray corresponding to the "user-defined size" (S8: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether there is a tray set to the "user-defined size," that is, whether there is a tray in the "tray setting information" stored in the RAM 103 that indicates the "user-defined size" and does not have specific information (numerical values ​​for the width and length of the paper) (S9). S9 corresponds to the "second decision process" of the present invention.

[0057] If the CPU 101 determines that there is no tray set to "user-defined size" (S9:NO), it proceeds to S7. S7 corresponds to the "notification process" of the present invention.

[0058] If CPU101 determines that there is a tray set to "user-defined size" (S9:YES), it proceeds to S10.

[0059] In S10, the CPU 91, based on the recording command, has the transport unit 3 transport the paper S from the tray set to "user-defined size" among the trays 11 and 12 toward the head 5, and the head 5 records an image onto the paper S, thereby executing a recording process.

[0060] After S10, the CPU 101 performs a notification (S11) that displays the message "Do you want to specify a user-defined size? "YES / NO"" on the display 161 of the touch panel 160.

[0061] After S11, CPU101 determines whether the user selected "YES" in the above display (S12).

[0062] If the CPU determines that the user has selected "YES" (S12:YES), the CPU 101 identifies the user-defined size (S13). In S13, the CPU 101 stores the identification information (numerical values ​​for the width and length of the paper) of the "user-defined size" indicated by the "paper information" included in the recording command in the RAM 103. S11 to S13 correspond to the "selection process" of the present invention.

[0063] If the CPU determines that the user has not selected "YES" (S12:NO), or after S13, the CPU 101 terminates the program.

[0064] In each recording process (S3, S6, S10), the CPU 101 alternately performs a transport operation in which the transport unit 3 transports a predetermined amount of paper S, and a scanning operation in which the scanning mechanism 8 moves the carriage 7 while ejecting ink from the nozzles 5N to the head 5.

[0065] As described above, according to this embodiment, if the "paper information" included in the recording command indicates a "user-defined size" (S4:YES), the CPU 101 determines whether there is a tray set to the "user-defined size" (S9). If it determines that there is a tray set to the "user-defined size" (S9:YES), the CPU 101, based on the recording command, has the transport unit 3 transport the paper S from the tray set to the "user-defined size" among the trays 11 and 12 towards the head 5, and the head 5 records an image on the paper S, thereby executing a recording process (S10). Thus, in this embodiment, even if the user does not input specific data (specific information) of the user-defined size to the printer 1, if the type of paper indicated by the "paper information" included in the recording command is the "user-defined size" (S4:YES) and the type of paper indicated by the "tray setting information" is the "user-defined size" (S9:YES), the recording process (S10) is executed. Therefore, the user's effort is reduced when they want to use user-defined size paper S.

[0066] If the "tray information" included in the recording command indicates "arbitrary" (S2:YES), the CPU 101 performs a determination process (S4) to determine whether the "paper information" included in the recording command indicates a "user-defined size". On the other hand, if the "tray information" included in the recording command does not indicate "arbitrary" but indicates a "specific tray" (S2:NO), the CPU 101 does not perform the determination process in S4 and performs the recording process in S3. In S3, based on the recording command, the CPU 101 performs a recording process in which the transport unit 3 transports the paper S from the "specific tray" indicated by the "tray information" among the trays 11 and 12 towards the head 5, and the head 5 records an image on the paper S. When the "tray information" indicates a "specific tray", it is preferable for the user to transport the paper S from that specific tray. In this case, the first determination process (S4), etc., is not performed, and the recording process in S3 is performed, thereby realizing the recording desired by the user.

[0067] If the "paper information" included in the recording command indicates a "user-defined size" (S4:YES), the CPU 101, before executing the second decision process (S9) to determine whether there is a tray set to the "user-defined size," determines whether there is a tray corresponding to the "user-defined size," that is, whether there is a tray in the "tray setting information" stored in RAM 103 that indicates a "user-defined size" and has specific information (numerical values ​​for the width and length of the paper) that matches the "user-defined size" indicated by the "paper information" (S8). If the "tray setting information" stores specific information, the CPU prioritizes the tray with matching specific information and transports the paper S from that tray (S6). This prevents recording from being performed on paper S whose specific information does not match.

[0068] If the CPU 101 determines that there is a tray set to a "user-defined size" even though specific information (numerical values ​​for paper width and length) is not stored (S8: NO → S9: YES), it displays a message on the touch panel 160's display 161 saying, "Do you want to identify the user-defined size? "YES / NO"" (S11). If the CPU 101 determines that the user has selected "YES" (S12: YES), it identifies the user-defined size (S13). This allows the specific information to be stored in the RAM 103 during S11-S13 (selection process) without the user having to input specific data (specific information) for the user-defined size to the printer 1, thus saving the user the effort required to input the specific information. Furthermore, after the specific information is stored in the RAM 103, processing is performed based on that specific information. This prevents recording on paper S whose specific information does not match. Additionally, if the specific information does not match, an error notification (S7) can be issued, allowing the user to take appropriate action.

[0069] If CPU 101 determines that there is no tray set to "user-defined size" (S9:NO), it executes error notification (notification process) S7. In this case, the user can take appropriate action in response to the notification.

[0070] The type of paper S indicated by "Paper Information" or "Tray Settings Information" is the size of the paper S, which is defined by a combination of the length (width) in the left-right direction and the length (length) in the front-to-back direction. In this case, the user can customize the size of the paper S on which the image is recorded.

[0071] <Second Embodiment> Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0072] In the first embodiment, the RAM 103 can store specific information (numerical values ​​for the width and length of the paper) that identifies a user-defined size as "tray setting information". In contrast, in the second embodiment, the RAM 103 cannot store specific information (numerical values ​​for the width and length of the paper) that identifies a user-defined size as "tray setting information".

[0073] In the second embodiment, the CPU 101 executes the program shown in Figure 6.

[0074] The program shown in Figure 6 is the same as the program in Figure 5, but with processes S8 and S11-S13 omitted.

[0075] If the CPU 101 determines that the "paper information" indicates a "user-defined size" (S4:YES), it determines whether there is a tray set to a "user-defined size" (S9). After performing the recording process in S10, the CPU 101 terminates the program.

[0076] As described above, this embodiment simplifies control.

[0077] <Variation> Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various design modifications are possible as long as they are within the scope of the claims.

[0078] For example, in the embodiments described above, the "type" of the recording medium is the "size" of the recording medium, and is defined by a combination of the length in the transport direction of the recording medium and the length in the orthogonal direction of the recording medium, but is not limited to this. For example, the "type" of the recording medium may be the "thickness" or "material" of the recording medium. The "material" of the recording medium may be classified as, for example, plain paper, inkjet paper, glossy paper, etc.

[0079] The "storage medium information" may be any information indicating the type of storage medium to be stored in the storage unit, and is not limited to information indicating the "size" of the storage medium as in the embodiment described above, but may also be information such as an ID that differs for each type.

[0080] In the above embodiment, the storage section consists of two trays, the paper feed tray 11 and the manual feed tray 12. However, the number of storage sections may be one or three or more. Alternatively, multiple paper feed trays 11 may be provided as storage sections, excluding the manual feed tray 12.

[0081] The storage area does not necessarily have to consist of trays. For example, if accordion-folded paper is placed on the floor, the space in which the paper is placed constitutes the storage area.

[0082] The notification unit is not limited to a display; it may also be a speaker or other device that provides notification through audio output.

[0083] The recording medium is not limited to paper; it may also be cloth or plastic film. In other words, the recording medium may be made of any material as long as it is capable of recording images.

[0084] The recording unit is not limited to a serial type, but may also be a line type. Furthermore, the recording unit is not limited to a liquid ejection type, but may also be a laser type, a thermal transfer type, or the like.

[0085] This invention is not limited to printers, but can also be applied to facsimile machines, copiers, multifunction devices, and the like.

[0086] The program according to the present invention can be recorded on removable recording media such as flexible disks or fixed recording media such as hard disks and distributed, as well as distributed via communication lines. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0087] 1. Printer (recording device) 3. Conveying section 5. Head (recording unit) 11. Paper feed tray (storage area) 12 Manual feed tray (storage section) 101 CPU (Control Unit) 103 RAM (storage unit) 161 Display (News Department) S Paper (recording medium)

Claims

1. A transport unit that transports the recording medium, A recording unit that records images onto a recording medium, Memory unit and, It comprises a control unit and, The transport unit is capable of transporting the recording medium stored in the storage unit toward the recording unit in the transport direction. The storage unit is capable of storing storage medium information indicating the type of recording medium to be stored in the storage unit. The control unit, A first determination process determines whether the type of recording medium indicated by the recording medium information included in the recording command is a user-defined type defined by the user, If the first determination process determines that the type of recording medium indicated by the recording medium information is the user-defined type, then a second determination process is performed to determine whether or not the type of recording medium indicated by the storage medium information is the user-defined type. A recording device characterized in that, if the type of recording medium indicated by the storage medium information is determined to be the user-defined type in the second determination process, the transport unit transports the recording medium from the storage unit to the recording unit based on the recording command, and the recording unit records an image on the recording medium, thereby executing a recording process.

2. The aforementioned recording command further includes information relating to the housing unit, The control unit, If the storage unit information included in the recording command indicates any storage unit, the first determination process is executed. The recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that, if the storage unit information included in the recording command indicates a specific storage unit, the first determination process is not performed, and the recording process is performed to transport a recording medium from the specific storage unit.

3. The storage unit is capable of storing specific information that identifies the user-defined type as the storage medium information. The control unit, If, in the first determination process, it is determined that the type of recording medium indicated by the recording medium information is the user-defined type, a third determination process is performed to determine whether the specific information indicated by the recording medium information matches the specific information stored in the storage unit, before executing the second determination process. If the third decision process determines that the specified information matches, the second decision process is not executed, and the recording process is executed to transport the recording medium from the storage unit corresponding to the specified information. The recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that if it is determined in the third decision process that the specified information does not match, the second decision process is executed.

4. The storage unit is capable of storing specific information that identifies the user-defined type as the storage medium information. The control unit, The recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that, in the second determination process, if it is determined that the type of recording medium indicated by the storage medium information is the user-defined type, and the storage unit does not store the specific information, a selection process is performed to allow the user to choose whether or not to store the specific information indicated by the recording medium information in the storage unit.

5. Furthermore, with the addition of a news department, The control unit, The recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that, if the type of recording medium indicated by the storage medium information is determined in the second determination process to be not the user-defined type, the notification unit is instructed to perform a notification process.

6. The recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that the storage unit is unable to store specific information that identifies the user-defined type as the storage medium information.

7. The recording device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the type is defined by a combination of the length in the orthogonal direction perpendicular to the transport direction of the recording medium and the length in the transport direction of the recording medium.

8. A control method for a recording device comprising a transport unit for transporting a recording medium, a recording unit for recording an image on the recording medium, and a storage unit, wherein the transport unit is capable of transporting a recording medium stored in a storage unit toward the recording unit in a transport direction, and the storage unit is capable of storing storage medium information indicating the type of recording medium stored in the storage unit, A first determination process determines whether the type of recording medium indicated by the recording medium information included in the recording command is a user-defined type defined by the user, If the first determination process determines that the type of recording medium indicated by the recording medium information is the user-defined type, then a second determination process is performed to determine whether or not the type of recording medium indicated by the storage medium information is the user-defined type. A control method characterized in that, if the type of recording medium indicated by the storage medium information is determined to be the user-defined type in the second determination process, the transport unit transports the recording medium from the storage unit to the recording unit based on the recording command, and the recording unit records an image on the recording medium, thereby executing a recording process.

9. A recording device comprising a transport unit for transporting a recording medium, a recording unit for recording an image on the recording medium, and a storage unit, wherein the transport unit is capable of transporting a recording medium housed in a housing unit toward the recording unit in a transport direction, and the storage unit is capable of storing housing medium information indicating the type of recording medium housed in the housing unit, A first determination means for determining whether the type of recording medium indicated by the recording medium information included in the recording command is a user-defined type defined by the user, and If the first determination means determines that the type of recording medium indicated by the recording medium information is the user-defined type, it functions as a second determination means to determine whether or not the type of recording medium indicated by the storage medium information is the user-defined type. A program characterized in that, when the second determination means determines that the type of recording medium indicated by the storage medium information is the user-defined type, the program functions as a recording means, causing the transport unit to transport the recording medium from the storage unit to the recording unit based on the recording command, and causing the recording unit to record an image on the recording medium.

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