media

Abstract

To provide a medium having a substrate with a printed surface and an adhesive layer, and a release paper to which the adhesive layer is bonded, which contributes to suppressing the peeling of the bonded portion due to the restorative force of the portion wrapped around the object to be attached, more effectively than in conventional media. [Solution] The medium 6 has a release paper 9 attached to the adhesive layer 70 of the base material 7. The base material 7 has a first portion 71 and a second portion 72 which is aligned with the first portion 71 in a first direction D1 and connected to the first portion 71. The second portion 72 has a base portion 721 and a folded portion 722. The base portion 721 is aligned with the first portion 71 in a first direction D1 and connected to the first portion 71. The folded portion 722 is aligned with the base portion 721 in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction D1 and connected to the base portion 721. The base portion 721 is shorter than the first portion 71 in the second direction D2. The second portion 72 has recesses or cuts 81 to 83 that are recessed in the thickness direction D3 of the base material 7.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a medium. Background Art

[0002] The bonded tag of Patent Document 1 is formed by folding a single sheet of label with a notch. The label comprises a display section and an attachment section. Product name and the like are printed on the display section. The attachment section is connected to one longitudinal end of the display section. An adhesive is applied to the back surfaces of the display section and the attachment section. At the boundary between the attachment section and the display section, a notch that accounts for 1 / 2 or more of the full width is formed along the width direction of the attachment section. When attaching the bonded tag to an attachment target such as a ring, a user bends the attachment section along the width direction of the attachment section starting from the end of the notch, and bonds the back surfaces coated with the adhesive together. The user wraps the attachment section around the attachment target. The user bends the display section along the width direction, and bonds the back surfaces coated with the adhesive together with the end of the attachment section sandwiched therebetween. A conventional bonded tag can be attached to an attachment target without the back surfaces of the display section and the attachment section adhering to the attachment target. Prior Art Documents Patent Documents

[0003] Patent Document 1 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-58062 Summary of the Invention Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the above conventional bonded tag, the rigidity of the attachment section, where the adhesive-coated back surfaces are bonded together, becomes excessively high, which may cause the bonded display section to peel off.

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a medium having a substrate with a printed surface and an adhesive layer, and a release paper to which the adhesive layer is bonded, which contributes to suppressing the peeling of the bonded portion due to the restorative force of the portion wrapped around the object to be attached, more effectively than in conventional media. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A medium according to a first aspect of the present invention is a medium in which a release paper is laminated to the adhesive layer of a substrate having a printed surface and an adhesive layer. The substrate has a first portion and a second portion that is aligned with the first portion in a first direction and connected to the first portion. The second portion has a base and a folded portion. The base is aligned with the first portion in the first direction and connected to the first portion. The folded portion is aligned with the base in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and connected to the base. The base is shorter than the first portion in the second direction. The second portion has a recess or notch that is recessed in the thickness direction of the substrate. The recess or notch in the second portion of the medium contributes to reducing the restoring force of the second portion when it is wrapped around an object to be attached with the base and folded portion laminated together, compared to a medium having a second portion without a recess or notch. The recess or notch in the second portion of the medium contributes to suppressing the peeling of the laminated portion due to the restoring force of the second portion when it is wrapped around an object to be attached, more than in the conventional method.

[0007] The recess or notch of the medium in the first embodiment may be located at the base or the folded portion. The recess or notch of the second portion of the medium contributes to both ensuring the strength of the second portion and reducing the restorative force of the second portion, compared to a medium in which the recess or notch is located at both the base and the folded portion.

[0008] The recess or cut of the medium in the first embodiment may penetrate the base material in the thickness direction. The recess or cut of the second portion of the medium contributes to making it easier for the user to cut the second portion, which is wrapped around the object to be attached while the base and folded portion are bonded together.

[0009] The recess or notch of the medium in the first embodiment does not have to penetrate the base material in the thickness direction. The recess or notch of the second portion of the medium contributes to reducing the possibility of the second portion, which is wrapped around the object to be attached while the base and folded portion are bonded together, being unintentionally cut.

[0010] The longitudinal direction of the recess or cut in the medium of the first embodiment may extend parallel to the second direction. The recess or cut in the second portion of the medium, compared to a medium in which the longitudinal direction of the recess or cut extends parallel to the first direction, contributes to effectively reducing the restoring force of the second portion, which is wrapped around the object to be attached with the base and folded portion bonded together.

[0011] The recess or notch of the medium in the first embodiment may be located at the center of the second portion in the first direction. The second portion, which is wrapped around the object to be attached with the base and folded portion bonded together, is bent near the center of the second portion in the first direction. The recess or notch of the second portion of the medium contributes to effectively reducing the restoring force of the second portion, which is wrapped around the object to be attached with the base and folded portion bonded together, compared to a medium in which the recess or notch is not located at the center of the second portion in the first direction.

[0012] The recesses or notches of the medium in the first embodiment may be arranged in multiple locations on the second portion. Compared to a medium with only one recess or notch, the recesses or notches of the second portion of the medium effectively contribute to reducing the restoring force of the second portion, which is wrapped around the object to be attached while the base and folded portion are bonded together.

[0013] The longitudinal direction of the recess or cut in the medium of the first embodiment may extend in a direction intersecting the first and second directions. The recess or cut in the second portion of the medium contributes to making it easier to secure the length of the recess or cut compared to a medium in which the longitudinal direction of the recess or cut extends parallel to the first and second directions.

[0014] The base material of the medium in the first embodiment may have a third portion that is aligned with the second portion in the first direction and connected to the second portion. The base portion may be shorter than the third portion in the second direction. In the first direction, the second portion may be located between the first portion and the third portion. The third portion of the medium contributes to easily attaching the base material to the object to be attached by wrapping the second portion around the object to be attached with the base portion and the folded portion bonded together, and by bonding the first portion and the third portion together.

[0015] The first portion of the medium in the first embodiment may have a fold line passing through the center of the first portion in the second direction. The fold line of the first portion of the medium contributes to making it easier to fold and glue the first portion along the fold line compared to a medium without a fold line.

[0016] The folded portion of the medium in the first embodiment may be located only on one of the second directions of the base. The folded portion of the medium contributes to reducing the effort required to attach the folded portion to the base compared to a medium in which the folded portion is located on both one and the other of the second directions of the base. The folded portion of the medium contributes to reducing the restoring force of the second portion compared to a medium in which the folded portion is located on both one and the other of the second directions of the base.

[0017] The folded portion of the medium in the first embodiment may be positioned on both the one and the other of the second directions of the base. The folded portion of the medium contributes to improving the strength of the second portion to which the folded portion is bonded, compared to a medium in which the folded portion is positioned only on one of the second directions of the base.

[0018] In the first embodiment, the release paper of the medium may have multiple substrates attached to it, including a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate may be attached to the release paper in contact with the second substrate. Compared to a medium in which only a single substrate is attached to the release paper, or a medium in which the first substrate and the second substrate are arranged separately, the medium contributes to reducing the size of the release paper required for a single substrate.

[0019] In the second direction of the second portion of the medium in the first embodiment, the base portion of the first substrate and the base portion of the second substrate may be arranged between the folded portion of the first substrate and the folded portion of the second substrate. Compared to the medium of the comparative example, the medium contributes to making it easier to peel the folded portion of the first substrate and the folded portion of the second substrate from the release paper. The medium of the comparative example is a medium in which, in the second direction of the second portion, the base portion of the first substrate, or the base portion of the second substrate, or both, are not arranged between the folded portion of the first substrate and the folded portion of the second substrate.

[0020] In the first embodiment, the longitudinal direction of the release paper in the medium may be perpendicular to the first direction. Compared to a medium in which the longitudinal direction of the release paper and the first direction are parallel, the medium contributes to making the base material less prone to bending in the first direction.

[0021] The length of the folded portion in the second direction of the medium in the first embodiment may be longer than the length of the base in the second direction. The base of the medium contributes to making it easier to bond the base and the folded portion so that the adhesive layer of the base is covered by the folded portion, compared to a medium in which the length of the folded portion in the second direction is shorter than the length of the base in the second direction. The base of the medium contributes to reducing the possibility that the adhesive layer of the base will be exposed and stick to the object to be attached when the base and the folded portion are bonded together.

[0022] The recesses or notches of the medium in the first embodiment may be arranged at equal intervals in the first direction. Compared to a medium in which the recesses or notches are not arranged at equal intervals in the first direction, the recesses or notches of the medium contribute to stabilizing the shape of the second portion wrapped around the object to be attached.

[0023] The medium in the first embodiment may be in the form of a tape, or it may be wound in a roll. Compared to a medium that is not wound in a roll, the medium contributes to compact storage without creasing the medium.

[0024] In the medium according to the first aspect, the base material may further include a dividing line that divides the folded portion and the first portion in the first direction. The dividing line may penetrate the base material in the thickness direction. The dividing line may include: a linear portion extending linearly from one end of the second portion in the second direction; and a curved portion curved in an arc shape, wherein one end of the curved portion is connected to the other end of the linear portion in the second direction. Compared with a medium in which the dividing line is linear, the medium contributes to suppressing tearing of the base material between the first portion and the base of the second portion caused by the operation of peeling the base material from the release paper.

[0025] In the medium according to the first aspect, in the second direction, the other end of the curved portion may be located between the one end of the base material in the second direction and the other end of the curved portion in the second direction. Compared with a medium in which the other end of the curved portion is not located between the one end of the base material in the second direction and the other end of the curved portion in the second direction, the medium contributes to suppressing tearing of the base material between the first portion and the base of the second portion caused by the operation of peeling the base material from the release paper.

[0026] In the medium according to the first aspect, a radius of curvature of the curved portion may be in a range from 0.3 mm to 5 mm. Compared with a medium in which the radius of curvature of the curved portion is not in the range from 0.3 mm to 5 mm, the medium contributes to suppressing tearing of the base material between the first portion and the base of the second portion caused by the operation of peeling the base material from the release paper.

[0027] In the medium according to the first aspect, the other end of the curved portion may be located in the second portion. Compared with a medium in which the other end of the curved portion is not located in the second portion, the medium contributes to suppressing tearing of the first portion caused by the operation of peeling the base material from the release paper.

[0028] In the medium according to the first aspect, the other end of the curved portion may be located in the first portion. Compared with a medium in which the other end of the curved portion is not located in the first portion, the medium contributes to suppressing tearing of the second portion caused by the operation of peeling the base material from the release paper.

[0029] The medium of the second embodiment is a medium in which a release paper is laminated to the adhesive layer of a substrate having a printed surface and an adhesive layer. The substrate has a first portion and a second portion that is aligned with the first portion in a first direction and connected to the first portion. The second portion has a base portion and a folded portion. The base portion is aligned with the first portion in the first direction and connected to the first portion. The folded portion is aligned with the base portion in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and connected to the base portion. The base portion is shorter than the first portion in the second direction. The rigidity of the second portion is less than that of the first portion. The recess or cut in the second portion of the medium contributes to reducing the restoring force of the second portion when it is wrapped around an object to be attached with the base portion and folded portion laminated together, compared to a medium having a second portion without a recess or cut. The recess or cut in the second portion of the medium contributes to suppressing the peeling of the laminated portion due to the restoring force of the second portion when it is wrapped around an object to be attached, more than in the conventional method. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0030] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of printer 1, with cover 3 in the open position, viewed from the upper right front. [Figure 2] This is a schematic diagram showing the media 6 being transported inside printer 1, viewed from the side. [Figure 3] Figure 3(A) is a bottom view of the medium 6. Figure 3(B) is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrow DD in Figure 3(A). [Figure 4] This is a plan view of medium 6. [Figure 5] Figures 5(A) to 5(C) are explanatory diagrams illustrating the operation of attaching the printed substrate 7 to the mounting target T. [Figure 6] This is a diagram illustrating the electrical configuration of printer 1. [Figure 7] This is a flowchart of the main process. [Figure 8] This is a bottom view of medium 106. [Figure 9] This is a plan view of medium 106. [Figure 10] This is a bottom view of medium 206. [Figure 11] This is a bottom view of medium 306. [Figure 12] This is a bottom view of medium 406. [Figure 13] This is a bottom view of medium 506. [Figure 14] This is a bottom view of medium 606. [Figure 15] This is a list of dimensions and preferred values ​​for media 6, 106, 206, 306, 406, 506, and 606. [Figure 16] This is a bottom view of medium 706. [Figure 17] This is a plan view of medium 706. [Figure 18] This is a bottom view of medium 706. [Figure 19] This is a plan view of medium 705. [Figure 20] This is a bottom view of medium 906. [Figure 21] Figure 21(A) is a bottom view of the substrate composite 740. Figure 21(B) is a bottom view of the substrate composite 750. Figure 21(C) is a bottom view of the substrate composite 760. [Figure 22] This is a list of dimensions and preferred values ​​for media 6, 106, 206, 306, 406, 506, and 606. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0031] Hereinafter, a printer 1 and media 6 of one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The drawings are used to illustrate the technical features that the present invention may adopt. The configuration of the apparatus shown in the drawings is not intended to be the sole limiting factor, but is merely an illustrative example. Hereafter, the left, right, front, back, and up directions indicated by arrows in the drawings will be used.

[0032] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, printer 1 is a thermal printer that prints onto a medium 6 and is a portable printer that can be carried by the user. Printer 1 comprises a housing 2, a thermal head 11, a platen roller 12, and a sensor 50.

[0033] The housing 2 is a rectangular parallelepiped extending in the front-to-back direction. The housing 2 houses the thermal head 11, the platen roller 12, and the sensor 50. The housing 2 comprises a case 20 and a cover 3. The case 20 constitutes the lower part of the housing 2. The case 20 is a rectangular parallelepiped box that opens upwards.

[0034] The case 20 has an outlet 22, a housing wall 23, and a housing space 10. The outlet 22 is located on the front wall of the case 20. The housing space 10 is located behind the outlet 22. The housing wall 23 extends in an arc shape, bulging downwards from near the upper end of the rear wall of the case 20 toward the front. The housing space 10 is the space defined by the housing wall 23. The housing space 10 houses the medium 6. The medium 6 is in the form of a tape and is wound into a roll. The housing space 10 houses the roll 5 on which the medium 6 is wound. The axial direction of the roll 5 is left-right. The width direction of the medium 6 is left-right.

[0035] The case 20 houses the thermal head 11, the cutter 40, and the cutting motor 48. The thermal head 11 is positioned at the front of the housing space 10. The thermal head 11 is plate-shaped and extends in the left-right direction. The thermal head 11 has a plurality of heating elements 19. The plurality of heating elements 19 are positioned at the upper end of the thermal head 11 and are arranged in the left-right direction.

[0036] The cutter 40 is located between the thermal head 11 and the discharge port 22 in the conveying direction F. The cutter 40 has a fixed blade 41 and a movable blade 42. The fixed blade 41 extends in the vertical direction. The fixed blade 41 is located above the conveyed medium 6.

[0037] The movable blade 42 extends in the vertical direction. The movable blade 42 is located below the medium 6 being transported. The movable blade 42 is movable in the vertical direction. The movable blade 42 is connected to a cutting motor 48. Driven by the cutting motor 48, the movable blade 42 moves upward and cuts the medium 6 between itself and the fixed blade 41.

[0038] The cover 3 is positioned above the case 20. The rear lower end of the cover 3 is supported by the case 20 so as to be rotatable between an open position that opens the storage space 10 shown in Figure 1 and a closed position that closes the storage space 10. In the following description, the configuration of the cover 3 will be explained based on the state in which the cover 3 is in the closed position.

[0039] The cover 3 has a base 30 and a holder 33. The base 30 is plate-shaped and extends in the front-rear direction. The upper surface of the base 30 slopes downward towards the front. The holder 33 has a box-shaped body 34. The box-shaped body 34 is positioned on the lower surface of the base 30. The box-shaped body 34 has an inclined wall 37. The inclined wall 37 is the lower surface of the box-shaped body 34.

[0040] The cover 3 houses the platen roller 12, platen gear 17, and conveyor motor 47. The holder 33 rotatably supports the platen roller 12. The platen roller 12 is cylindrical with its axial direction running horizontally. The platen roller 12 is inserted onto the rotating shaft 14, which extends horizontally. When the cover 3 is in the closed position, the platen roller 12 is positioned above the thermal head 11. The platen roller 12 sandwiches the medium 6 vertically between itself and the thermal head 11.

[0041] The platen gear 17 is located at the left end of the rotating shaft 14. The platen gear 17 rotates when driven by the transport motor 47. The platen roller 12 rotates when driven by the platen gear 17. The platen roller 12 rotates around the rotating shaft 14 when driven by the transport motor 47, and nip-transports the medium 6 between it and the thermal head 11.

[0042] The box 34 houses the sensor 50. The sensor 50 is positioned behind the right end of the platen roller 12. That is, the sensor 50 is located slightly upstream F2 in the transport direction F from the platen roller 12. The sensor 50 comprises a substrate 51 and an element section 52. The substrate 51 is positioned on the upper surface of the inclined wall 37. The element section 52 is positioned below the substrate 51. The element section 52 is positioned inside a hole 38 that penetrates the inclined wall 37 in the vertical direction. The element section 52 includes a light-emitting element 53 and a light-receiving element 54. The light-emitting element 53 and the light-receiving element 54 are aligned in the left-right direction. The distance L1 in the transport direction F from the center of the element section 52 in the transport direction F to the center of the platen roller 12 in the transport direction F is, for example, 15 mm. The light-emitting element 53 irradiates light into the area A below the light-emitting element 53 through the hole 38. The light-receiving element 54 outputs a current corresponding to the amount of light received to the CPU 61 shown in Figure 6.

[0043] The medium 6 will be described with reference to Figures 3(A), 3(B), and 4. In the following description, the medium 6 will be described based on the orientation in which it is being transported, sandwiched between the platen roller 12 and the thermal head 11. The medium 6 is transported in the transport direction F with the printed surface 69 of the substrate 7 facing downwards, that is, with the printed surface 69 of the substrate 7 facing the thermal head 11.

[0044] As shown in Figure 3(A), the medium 6 comprises a release liner 9 and a composite material 100 of multiple substrates. The release liner 9 is in the shape of a tape. The longitudinal direction of the release liner 9 is the front-to-back direction. The direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the release liner 9 is called the first direction D1. In this embodiment, the first direction D1 is the left-to-right direction. The length Y0 of the release liner 9 in the first direction D1 is, for example, 66 mm. The color of the release liner 9 is, for example, white.

[0045] Multiple substrate composites 100 are attached to the release paper 9. The substrate composites 100 are rectangular in shape, elongated in the first direction D1. The substrate composites 100 are attached to the release paper 9 such that the center of the substrate composite 100 in the first direction D1 coincides with the center of the release paper 9 in the first direction D1.

[0046] The length Y1 in the first direction D1 of the substrate composite 100 is shorter than the length Y0, and is, for example, 62 mm. The length X1 in the second direction D2 of the substrate composite 100 is, for example, 29 mm.

[0047] The substrate composite 100 comprises a first substrate 111, a second substrate 112, and a margin 74. The first substrate 111 is attached to the release paper 9 in contact with the second substrate 112 in a second direction D2. The first substrate 111 is located downstream F1 in the transport direction F of the second substrate 112. When the first substrate 111 and the second substrate 112 are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as substrate 7.

[0048] The length Y2 of the base material 7 in the first direction D1 is shorter than the length Y1, and is, for example, 57 mm. The length X2 of the base material 7 in the second direction D2 is, for example, 13 mm. The distance X5 between adjacent base material composites 100 in the second direction D2 is, for example, 3 mm. The distance X4 between the second base material 112 of one base material composite 100 and the first base material 111 of another base material composite 100 adjacent to the first base material composite 100 in the transport direction F2 is, for example, 6 mm.

[0049] The margin 74 is annular, surrounding the first base material 111 and the second base material 112. The margin 74 serves to protect the first base material 111 and the second base material 112. The length X3 of the second direction D2 between the end of the base material 7 and the end of the margin 74 is, for example, 1.5 mm. The length Y6 of the first direction D1 between the end of the base material 7 and the end of the margin 74 is, for example, 2.5 mm. The release paper 9 is exposed around the margin 74.

[0050] As shown in Figures 3(A) and 3(B), the substrate 7 has a printing surface 69 and an adhesive layer 70. The adhesive layer 70 is located on the side of the substrate 7 opposite to the printing surface 69. The substrate 7 has a first part 71, a second part 72, and a third part 73.

[0051] The first part 71 is rectangular in shape, elongated in the first direction D1. In this embodiment, the length Y3 of the first part 71 in the first direction D1 is, for example, 20.5 mm. The length of the first part 71 in the second direction D2 is length X2. The corners of the first part 71 are rounded by a radius R1. For example, the radius R1 is 4.5 mm.

[0052] The second portion 72 is aligned with the first portion 71 in the first direction D1 and connects to the first portion 71. The second portion 72 has a base portion 721 and a folded portion 722. The base portion 721 is aligned with the first portion 71 in the first direction D1. The base portion 721 connects to the first portion 71 in the second direction D2. The length X7 of the base portion 721 in the second direction D2 is shorter than the length X2 of the first portion 71 in the second direction D2. The length X7 of the base portion 721 in the second direction D2 is shorter than half the length X2 of the first portion 71 in the second direction D2. In this embodiment, the length X7 is, for example, 4 mm.

[0053] The folded portion 722 is positioned on only one side of the second direction D2 of the base portion 721. On the base material 7, a recess 723 is positioned on the other side of the second direction D2 of the second portion 72, recessed into one side of the second direction D2 of the second portion 72. The two sides of the second direction D2 point in different directions for the first base material 111 and the second base material 112. One side of the second direction D2 of the first base material 111 is downstream F1 of the transport direction F. One side of the second direction D2 of the second base material 112 is upstream F2 of the transport direction F. The corners of the recess 723 are rounded by a radius R2. For example, radius R2 is 0.5 mm. Radius R2 is smaller than radius R1.

[0054] In the second direction D2 of the second portion 72 of the medium 6, the base portion 721 of the first base material 111 and the base portion 721 of the second base material 112 are positioned between the folded portion 722 of the first base material 111 and the folded portion 722 of the second base material 112. The recess 723 of the first base material 111 and the recess 723 of the second base material 112 are connected in the second direction D2, forming a rectangular hole as a whole. In the medium 6, the portion corresponding to the recess 723 of the first base material 111 and the recess 723 of the second base material 112 has the release paper 9 exposed. The length X6 in the second direction D2 between the base portion 721 of the first base material 111 and the base portion 721 of the second base material 112 is, for example, 9 mm.

[0055] The folded portion 722 is aligned with the base portion 721 in a second direction D2 that is perpendicular to the first direction D1. The folded portion 722 is connected to the base portion 721. The length X8 of the folded portion 722 in the second direction D2 is longer than the length X7 of the base portion 721 in the second direction D2. For example, the length X8 is 4.5 mm. In other words, the length X8 in this embodiment is 0.5 mm longer than the length X7. The center of the base portion 721 in the second direction D2 in this embodiment coincides with the center of the base material 7 in the second direction D2. Therefore, the length of the recess 723 in the second direction D2 is equal to the length X8.

[0056] The stiffness of the second part 72 is less than that of the first part 71. The stiffness of the second part 72 is less than that of the third part 73. The stiffness is measured, for example, according to "JIS 7171 Bending stiffness of plastics".

[0057] The second part 72 of this embodiment has a recess or notch that is recessed in the thickness direction D3 of the base material 7. The recess or notch may or may not penetrate the thickness direction D3 of the base material 7. The recess or notch is located in the base portion 721 or the folded portion 722. The recess or notch may be located in each of the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722.

[0058] The second part 72 of this embodiment has notches 81 to 83 located in the folded portion 722 that penetrate the thickness direction D3 of the base material 7. In other words, the second part 72 has a plurality of notches. The longitudinal direction of the notches 81 to 83 extends parallel to the second direction D2. Each of the notches 81 to 83 is a perforation. Perforation is a process that forms notches or holes of a predetermined length at regular intervals. In other words, each of the notches 81 to 83 includes a plurality of linear notches and a joint between adjacent notches. The predetermined length is preferably 0.1 to 1.0 mm. The length of one notch included in the perforation is, for example, 0.3 mm. The length of one joint included in the perforation is, for example, 0.2 mm.

[0059] The notch 82 is located at the center of the second part 72 in the first direction D1. Notches 81 to 83 are arranged at equal intervals Y7 in the first direction D1. Notch 81 is symmetrical to notch 83 with respect to notch 82. In this embodiment, the length Y4 of the second part 72 in the first direction D1 is shorter than the length Y3 of the first part 71 in the first direction D1. In this embodiment, the length Y4 of the second part 72 in the first direction D1 is 16 mm as an example. The interval Y7 is 4 mm as an example.

[0060] The medium 6 has a notch 85 between the folded portion 722 and the first portion 71. The medium 6 has a notch 86 between the folded portion 722 and the third portion 73. The notches 85 and 86 extend linearly in the second direction D2 from the boundary between the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722 to one end of the second portion 72 in the second direction D2. The notches 85 and 86 penetrate the base material 7 in the thickness direction D3.

[0061] The folded portion 722 and the first portion 71 are separated by a cut 85 in the first direction D1. In the first direction D1, the folded portion 722 is in contact with the first portion 71. The folded portion 722 and the third portion 73 are separated by a cut 86 in the first direction D1. In the first direction D1, the folded portion 722 is in contact with the third portion 73.

[0062] The medium 6 has a notch 80 at the boundary between the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722. The notch 80 is a perforation that penetrates the base material 7 in the thickness direction D3. The notch 80 is located in the second portion 72 to facilitate the creation of a fold at the boundary between the folded portion 722 and the base portion 721.

[0063] The third portion 73 is aligned with the second portion 72 in the first direction D1 and connects to the second portion 72. The base portion 721 is shorter than the third portion 73 in the second direction D2. In the first direction D1, the second portion 72 is located between the first portion 71 and the third portion 73. The base material 7 is symmetrical with respect to the longitudinal center of the base material 7, that is, the center of the base material 7 in the first direction D1. In other words, the third portion 73 is symmetrical with respect to the first portion 71 with respect to the center of the base material 7 in the first direction D1.

[0064] As shown in Figures 2 and 4, the release paper 9 has a plurality of marks 8 on the side 60 opposite to the side to which the substrate composite 100 is attached. The plurality of marks 8 are arranged at equal intervals in the transport direction F of the medium 6. In this embodiment, the marks 8 are black rectangles. The length Y8 of the mark 8 in the first direction D1 is, for example, 10 mm. The length Y9 between the mark 8 and the end of the release paper 9 in the first direction D1 is, for example, 4.5 mm. The length X9 of the mark 8 in the second direction D2 is, for example, 13 mm. The length X10 between the downstream end F1 of the mark 8 in the transport direction F1 and the downstream end F1 of the first substrate 111, which is located further downstream F1 in the transport direction F than the mark 8, is, for example, 16.5 mm. The length X10 is longer than the transport direction distance L1 from the center of the element portion 52 of the sensor 50 in the transport direction F to the center of the platen roller 12 in the transport direction F.

[0065] Mark 8 is positioned at one location for each substrate composite 100. The upstream end F2 of Mark 8 in the transport direction F is positioned at the same location as the upstream end F2 of the substrate composite 100 in the transport direction F. In the first direction D1, Mark 8 is positioned between the two ends of the substrate composite 100 in the first direction D1. Mark 8 is positioned so as not to pass through the center of the medium 6 in the first direction D1. When the medium 6 is transported in the transport direction F by the platen roller 12, Mark 8 passes below the sensor 50. The size of Mark 8 is sufficiently large compared to the size of the area A illuminated by the light of the sensor 50. Mark 8 is used to determine the position of the substrate composite 100 in the transport direction F.

[0066] Referring to Figures 5(A) to 5(C), the process of attaching the printed substrate 7 to the mounting target T will be described. The mounting target T is not limited to a specific item, but as an example, it is a ring. The printer 1 can print an image at any position on the printing surface 69 of the substrate 7. That is, the printer 1 can print an image on each of the first part 71, the second part 72, and the third part 73. For example, as shown in Figure 5(A), the printer 1 prints the product name "RING" and the price "¥1,000" in two lines on the third part 73 of the substrate 7. The user of the medium 6 peels the printed substrate 7 from the release paper 9.

[0067] As shown in Figure 5(B), the user folds the folded portion 722 along the cut 80 so that the adhesive layer 70 of the folded portion 722 adheres to the adhesive layer 70 of the base portion 721. Since the base material 7 has cuts 85 and 86, the user can easily fold only the folded portion 722 along the cut 80. The adhesive layer 70 of the folded portion 722 adheres to the adhesive layer 70 of the base portion 721, and the adhesive layer 70 of the second portion 72 no longer adheres to other members.

[0068] As shown in Figure 5(C), the user passes either the first part 71 or the third part 73 through the hole in the mounting target T. The user then bends the second part 72 into a ring shape so that the adhesive layer 70 of the first part 71 adheres to the adhesive layer 70 of the third part 73. The second part 72 does not adhere to the mounting target T. The adhesive layer 70 of the first part 71 adheres to the adhesive layer 70 of the third part 73, and the adhesive layers 70 of the first part 71 and the third part 73 no longer adhere to other members. In this way, the printed substrate 7 is attached to the mounting target T.

[0069] When removing the base material 7, which is wrapped around the mounting target T, from the mounting target T, the user applies force to the second portion 72, for example, to cut the second portion 72. The folded portion 722 of the second portion 72 has notches 81 to 83 extending in the second direction D2. Therefore, the user can cut the second portion 72 with relatively little force and remove the base material 7 from the mounting target T.

[0070] Referring to Figure 7, the electrical configuration of printer 1 will be explained. Printer 1 comprises a CPU 61, ROM 62, RAM 63, storage device 64, drivers 45 and 46, and an input interface 27. Hereinafter, the input interface 27 will be referred to as "input IF27". The CPU 61 controls printer 1 and functions as a control unit. The CPU 61 is connected to the ROM 62, RAM 63, storage device 64, thermal head 11, drivers 45 and 46, light-emitting element 53, light-receiving element 54, and input IF27.

[0071] ROM 62 stores the program for executing the main process shown in Figure 7. RAM 63 temporarily stores various information. Storage device 64 is non-volatile and stores various configuration information.

[0072] Driver 45 drives the transport motor 47 based on a control signal input from the CPU 61. Driver 46 drives the cutting motor 48 based on a control signal input from the CPU 61. The transport motor 47 and the cutting motor 48 are stepping motors.

[0073] The CPU 61 controls the thermal head 11 to generate heat from multiple heating elements 19. The CPU 61 controls the light-emitting element 53 to emit light. The light-receiving element 54 outputs a current to the CPU 61 that is proportional to the amount of light it receives. The input IF 27 receives user input and outputs a signal to the CPU 61 corresponding to the received input.

[0074] Referring to Figure 7, the main processing performed by the CPU 61 will be explained. When a user inputs a print command to the CPU 61 via input IF27, the CPU 61 reads the main processing program from ROM 62. The program contains instructions for the CPU 61 to perform the following processes. The CPU 61 starts the main processing according to the main processing program. In the following explanation, the rotation of the platen roller 12 that transports the medium 6 downstream F1 in the transport direction F is referred to as forward rotation. The rotation of the platen roller 12 that transports the medium 6 upstream F2 in the transport direction F is referred to as reverse rotation. A step is abbreviated as S.

[0075] When the main processing starts, the CPU 61 drives the transport motor 47 to start the platen roller 12 rotating in the reverse direction (S1). As a result of the process in S1, the platen roller 12 starts transporting the medium 6 upstream F2 in the transport direction F.

[0076] The CPU 61 determines whether or not it has detected the end 801 of mark 8 based on the detection result of the sensor 50 (S3). In S3, the CPU 61 causes the light-emitting element 53 to shine light toward the medium 6 being transported by the platen roller 12. The light-receiving element 54 receives the reflected light. In this embodiment, the release paper 9 is white and the mark 8 is black. Therefore, the magnitude of the current output by the light-receiving element 54 when it receives reflected light reflected by the release paper 9 is different from the magnitude of the current output by the light-receiving element 54 when it receives reflected light reflected by the mark 8. Based on the magnitude of the current output from the light-receiving element 54, the CPU 61 detects the end 801 of mark 8 while transporting the medium 6 upstream F2 in the transport direction F.

[0077] If the CPU 61 determines that it has not detected the end 801 of mark 8 (S3: NO), it returns to processing S3. If the CPU 61 determines that it has detected the end 801 of mark 8 (S3: YES), it positions the base material 7 of the medium 6 (S5). Based on the position of the end 801 of mark 8 detected by the sensor 50 in the transport direction F, the CPU 61 positions the base material 7 in the transport direction F. While transporting the medium 6 upstream F2 in the transport direction F, the CPU 61 positions the downstream end F1 of the base material composite 100 in the transport direction F to be sandwiched between the thermal head 11 and the platen roller 12.

[0078] The CPU 61 stops the reverse rotation of the platen roller 12 by stopping the drive of the transport motor 47 (S7). As a result of the process in S7, the platen roller 12 stops transporting the medium 6 upstream F2 in the transport direction F.

[0079] The CPU 61 drives the transport motor 47 to start the forward rotation of the platen roller 12 (S9). As a result of the process in S9, the platen roller 12 starts transporting the medium 6 downstream F1 in the transport direction F. The CPU 61 drives the thermal head 11 to print on the substrate 7 of the medium 6 (S11). The CPU 61 selectively heats up multiple heating elements 19 of the thermal head 11, so that the printer 1 performs thermal printing on the substrate 7 while transporting the medium 6. The CPU 61 controls the timing of heating up the multiple heating elements 19 based on the edge 801 of the mark 8 detected by the sensor 50.

[0080] The CPU 61 determines whether printing on the medium 6 is complete (S13). If the CPU 61 determines that printing on the medium 6 is not complete (S13: NO), it returns to processing S13. If the CPU 61 determines that printing on the medium 6 is complete (S13: YES), the CPU 61 stops the forward rotation of the platen roller 12 by stopping the drive of the transport motor 47 (S15). As a result of the process in S15, the platen roller 12 stops transporting the medium 6 downstream F1 in the transport direction F.

[0081] In the process of S17, the CPU 61 drives the cutting motor 48 to cut the medium 6 with the cutter 40 (S17). In the transport direction F, the medium 6 cuts the release paper 9 between adjacent substrate composites 100 with the cutter 40. The process of S17 may be omitted if necessary. The CPU 61 finishes the main process. The user removes the medium 6 discharged from the discharge port 22.

[0082] Referring to Figures 8 and 9, the first modified example of the medium 106 will be described. In Figures 8 and 9, the same reference numerals are used for components that are the same as those of the medium 6 in the above embodiment shown in Figures 2 to 4. The medium 106 of the first modified example 106 differs from the medium 6 in the above embodiment in that it includes a base material composite 101 instead of a base material composite 100, and a release paper 109 instead of a release paper 9. The same components as those of the medium 6 in the above embodiment will not be described, and the base material composite 101 and the release paper 109 will be described.

[0083] As shown in Figure 8, the substrate composite 101 comprises a first substrate 111 and a second substrate 112, and does not have a margin 74. The release paper 109 does not have a margin 74 attached.

[0084] Referring to Figure 10, the second modified example of the medium 206 will be described. In Figure 10, the same reference numerals are used for components that are the same as those of the medium 6 in the above embodiment, and their descriptions are simplified or omitted. The second modified example of the medium 206 comprises a substrate composite 200 and a release paper 209.

[0085] The substrate composite 200 comprises a first substrate 211 and a second substrate 212, and has no margin surrounding the first substrate 211 and the second substrate 212. The first substrate 211 is attached to the release paper 209 in contact with the second substrate 212 in a second direction D2. When the first substrate 211 and the second substrate 212 are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as substrate 207. The length Y2 of the substrate 207 in the first direction D1 is shorter than the length Y1, and is, for example, 63 mm. The length X2 of the substrate 207 in the second direction D2 is, for example, 13 mm. The spacing X4 of adjacent substrate composites 200 in the second direction D2 is 6 mm.

[0086] The substrate 207 has a printing surface 269 and an adhesive layer 70 similar to that in the above embodiment. The medium 206 has a release paper 209 laminated to the adhesive layer 70 of the substrate 207. The substrate 207 has a first part 271, a second part 272, and a third part 273.

[0087] The first part 271 has the same configuration as the first part 71 of the above embodiment and is rectangular in shape, elongated in the first direction D1. The third part 273 has the same configuration as the third part 73 of the above embodiment and is rectangular in shape, elongated in the first direction D1. The length Y3 in the first direction D1 of the first part 271 and the third part 273 of this embodiment is, for example, 20.5 mm.

[0088] The second portion 272 has a base portion 275 and a folded portion 276. The base portion 275 is aligned with the first portion 271 in the first direction D1. The base portion 275 is connected to the first portion 271. In the second direction D2, the base portion 275 is shorter than the first portion 271. The basic configuration of the folded portion 276 is the same as that of the folded portion 722 in the above embodiment.

[0089] The medium 206 has a recess 851 between the folded portion 276 and the first portion 271, which extends from one end of the folded portion 276 in the second direction D2 to the other. The medium 206 also has a recess 861 between the folded portion 276 and the third portion 273, which extends from one end of the folded portion 276 in the second direction D2 to the other. The recesses 851 and 861 extend in the second direction D2 from one end of the second portion 272 in the second direction D2 to the boundary between the base portion 275 and the folded portion 276. The recesses 851 and 861 penetrate the base material 207 in the thickness direction D3. In other words, the medium 206 has gaps between the folded portion 276 and the first portion 271, and between the folded portion 276 and the third portion 273.

[0090] The length Y12 of the recesses 851 and 861 in the first direction D1 is, for example, 3 mm. The length D2 of the recesses 851 and 861 in the second direction is the same as the length X8 of the cuts 81 to 83 in the second direction D2, and for example, is 4.5 mm.

[0091] The folded portion 276 is positioned on only one side of the second direction D2 of the base portion 275. The base material 207 has a recess 274 positioned on the other side of the second direction D2 of the base portion 275, which is recessed into one side of the second direction D2 of the second portion 272. The two sides of the second direction D2 point in different directions for the first base material 211 and the second base material 212. One side of the second direction D2 of the first base material 211 is the downstream F1 of the transport direction F. One side of the second direction D2 of the second base material 212 is the upstream F2 of the transport direction F. The length of the recess 274 in the first direction D1 is equal to the length Y4 of the folded portion 276 in the first direction D1 plus twice the length Y12.

[0092] Referring to Figure 11, the third modified example of the medium 306 will be described. In Figure 11, the same reference numerals are used for components that are the same as those of the medium 6 in the above embodiment, and their descriptions are simplified or omitted. The third modified example of the medium 306 comprises a base material composite 300 and a release paper 309.

[0093] The substrate composite 300 comprises a first substrate 311, a second substrate 312, and a margin 378. The first substrate 311 is attached to the release paper 309 in contact with the second substrate 312 in a second direction D2. When the first substrate 311 and the second substrate 312 are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as substrate 307. The length Y2 in the first direction D1 and the length X2 in the second direction D2 of the substrate 307 are the same as those of the substrate 7 in the above embodiment.

[0094] The base material 307 has a printing surface 369 and an adhesive layer 70 similar to that in the above embodiment. The medium 306 has a release paper 309 laminated to the adhesive layer 70 of the base material 307. The base material 307 has a first part 371, a second part 372, and a third part 373.

[0095] The first part 371 has the same configuration as the first part 71 of the above embodiment and is rectangular in shape, elongated in the first direction D1. The third part 373 has the same configuration as the third part 73 of the above embodiment and is rectangular in shape, elongated in the first direction D1.

[0096] The second part 372 has a base 375 and folded-over parts 376 and 377. The base 375 is aligned with the first part 371 in the first direction D1. The base 375 is connected to the first part 371 in the first direction D1. In the second direction D2, the base 375 is shorter than the first part 371. The length of the second part 372 in the second direction D2 is the same as the length X2 of the first part 371 in the second direction D2.

[0097] The folded portion 376 is positioned on one side of the base portion 375 in the second direction D2. The folded portion 377 is positioned on the other side of the base portion 375 in the second direction D2. The folded portions 376 and 377 are aligned with the base portion 375 in the second direction D2, which is perpendicular to the first direction D1. The folded portion 376 connects to the base portion 375 in one side of the second direction D2 relative to the base portion 375. The folded portion 377 connects to the base portion 375 in the other side of the second direction D2 relative to the base portion 375. The length X8 of the folded portions 376 and 377 in the second direction D2 is longer than the length X7 of the base portion 375 in the second direction D2. For example, length X7 is 5 mm. For example, length X8 is 4 mm.

[0098] The configuration of the folded portion 376 is the same as that of the folded portion 722 in the above embodiment. The second portion 372 has notches 381 to 383 located in the folded portion 377 that penetrate the thickness direction D3 of the base material 307. The notches 381 to 383 are arranged at equal intervals Y7 in the first direction D1.

[0099] The base material 307 has a notch 385 between the folded portion 377 and the first portion 371. The base material 307 has a notch 386 between the folded portion 377 and the third portion 373. The notches 385 and 386 extend linearly in the second direction D2 from the boundary between the base portion 375 and the folded portion 377 to the center of the base material composite 300 of the second portion 372. The notches 385 and 386 penetrate the base material 307 in the thickness direction D3.

[0100] The medium 306 has a notch 380 at the boundary between the base portion 375 and the folded portion 377. The notch 380 is a perforation that penetrates the base portion 375 in the thickness direction D3. The notch 380 is located in the second portion 372 to facilitate the creation of a fold at the boundary between the folded portion 377 and the base portion 375.

[0101] The base material 307 is symmetric with respect to its longitudinal direction, i.e., the center of the first direction D1. In other words, the third part 373 is line-symmetric with respect to the first part 371 with respect to the center of the first direction D1. The base material 307 is symmetric with respect to its short direction, i.e., the center of the second direction D2. In other words, the folded portion 376 is line-symmetric with respect to the folded portion 377 with respect to the center of the second direction D2.

[0102] When attaching the printed substrate 307 to the mounting target T, the user peels the substrate 307 from the release paper 309. The user folds the folded portion 376 along the cut 80 so that the adhesive layer 70 of the folded portion 376 adheres to the adhesive layer 70 of the base portion 375. The user folds the folded portion 377 along the cut 380 so that the adhesive layer 70 of the folded portion 377 adheres to the printed surface 369 of the folded portion 376. The other steps are the same as in the above embodiment and will not be described.

[0103] Referring to Figure 12, the fourth modified example of the medium 406 will be described. In Figure 12, the same reference numerals are used for components that are the same as those of the medium 6 in the above embodiment, and their descriptions are simplified or omitted. The fourth modified example of the medium 406 comprises a substrate composite 400 and a release paper 409.

[0104] The substrate composite 400 comprises a first substrate 411, a second substrate 412, and a margin 478. The first substrate 411 is attached to the release paper 409 in contact with the second substrate 412 in a second direction D2. When the first substrate 411 and the second substrate 412 are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as substrate 407. The length Y2 in the first direction D1 and the length X2 in the second direction D2 of the substrate 407 are the same as those of the substrate 7 in the above embodiment.

[0105] The substrate 407 has a printing surface 469 and an adhesive layer 70 similar to that in the above embodiment. The medium 406 has a release paper 409 laminated to the adhesive layer 70 of the substrate 407. The substrate 407 has a first portion 471, a second portion 472, a third portion 473, and a recess 474.

[0106] The first part 471 has the same configuration as the first part 71 of the above embodiment and is rectangular in shape, elongated in the first direction D1. The third part 473 has the same configuration as the third part 73 of the above embodiment and is rectangular in shape, elongated in the first direction D1. The recess 474 has the same configuration as the recess 723 of the above embodiment.

[0107] The second part 472 has a base 475 and a folded portion 476. The base 475 differs from the base 721 of the above embodiment in that it has notches 87 to 89. The other configurations of the base 475 are the same as those of the base 721 of the above embodiment. The folded portion 476 differs from the folded portion 722 of the above embodiment in that it has notches 87 to 89 instead of notches 81 to 83. The other configurations of the folded portion 476 are the same as those of the folded portion 722 of the above embodiment. Notches 87 to 89 each extend continuously across the base 475 and the folded portion 476.

[0108] The second part 472 of the fourth modified example has notches 87 to 89 that penetrate the thickness direction D3 of the base material 407 and are arranged across the base portion 475 and the folded portion 476. The longitudinal direction of the notches 87 to 89 extends in a direction intersecting the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. The notches 87 to 89 extend at equal intervals Y11 in the first direction D1. The inclination of the notches 87 to 89 may be changed as appropriate.

[0109] Referring to Figures 13(A) and 13(B), the fifth modified example of the medium 506 will be described. In Figures 13(A) and 13(B), the same reference numerals are used for components that are the same as those of the medium 6 in the above embodiment, and their descriptions are simplified or omitted. The fifth modified example of the medium 506 comprises a base material composite 500 and a release paper 509.

[0110] The substrate composite 500 comprises a first substrate 511 and a second substrate 512. The first substrate 511 is attached to the release paper 509 in contact with the second substrate 512 in a second direction D2. When the first substrate 511 and the second substrate 512 are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as substrate 507. The length Y2 in the first direction D1 and the length X2 in the second direction D2 of the substrate 507 are the same as those of the substrate 7 in the above embodiment.

[0111] The substrate 507 has a printing surface 569 and an adhesive layer 70 similar to that in the above embodiment. The medium 506 has a release paper 509 laminated to the adhesive layer 70 of the substrate 507. The substrate 507 has a first portion 571, a second portion 572, a third portion 573, and a recess 574.

[0112] The first part 571 has the same configuration as the first part 71 of the above embodiment and is rectangular in shape, elongated in the first direction D1. The third part 573 has the same configuration as the third part 73 of the above embodiment and is rectangular in shape, elongated in the first direction D1. The recess 574 has the same configuration as the recess 723 of the above embodiment.

[0113] The second part 572 has a base 575 and a folded portion 576. The base 575 differs from the base 721 of the above embodiment in that it has a plurality of recesses 581. The other configurations of the base 575 are the same as those of the base 721 of the above embodiment. The folded portion 576 differs from the folded portion 722 of the above embodiment in that it has a plurality of recesses 581 instead of cuts 81 to 83. The other configurations of the folded portion 576 are the same as those of the folded portion 722 of the above embodiment.

[0114] Each of the multiple recesses 581 is a tiny circle with a diameter of approximately 1 mm when viewed from the bottom, and is recessed in the thickness direction D3. The recesses 581 do not penetrate the base material 507. The recesses 581 are formed, for example, by embossing. The recesses 581 are arranged so that their density is approximately uniform across the base portion 575 and the folded portion 576.

[0115] Referring to Figures 14(A) and 14(B), the medium 606 of the sixth modified example will be described. In Figures 14(A) and 14(B), the same reference numerals are used for components that are the same as those of the medium 6 in the above embodiment, and their descriptions are simplified or omitted. The medium 606 of the sixth modified example comprises a base material composite 600 and a release paper 609.

[0116] As shown in Figure 14(A), the substrate composite 600 comprises a first substrate 611 and a second substrate 612. The first substrate 611 is attached to the release paper 609 in contact with the second substrate 612 in the first direction D1. When the first substrate 611 and the second substrate 612 are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as substrate 607. The length Y2 of the substrate 607 in the first direction D1 is shorter than the length Y1, and is, for example, 36.5 mm. The length X2 of the substrate 607 in the second direction D2 is, for example, 26 mm. The spacing X5 between adjacent substrate composites 600 in the second direction D2 is 3 mm.

[0117] The base material 607 has a printing surface 669 and an adhesive layer 70 similar to that in the above embodiment. The medium 606 has a release paper 609 laminated to the adhesive layer 70 of the base material 607. The base material 607 has an L-shape. The base material 607 has a first portion 671, a second portion 672, and a recess 674.

[0118] The first portion 671 is rectangular in shape, elongated in the second direction D2. The first portion 671 of the base material 607 has a fold line 640 that passes through the center M of the first portion 671 in the second direction D2 and extends in the first direction D1. The fold line 640 is positioned to fold the first portion 671 along the fold line 640, facilitating the bonding of the adhesive layer 70 of the first portion 671. In the sixth modification, the fold line 640 is, as an example, a perforation that penetrates the first portion 671 in the thickness direction D3.

[0119] The second portion 672 has a base portion 675 and a folded portion 676. The base portion 675 is aligned with the first portion 671 in the first direction D1. The base portion 675 is connected to the first portion 671 in the first direction D1. In the second direction D2, the base portion 675 is shorter than the first portion 671. In the first direction D1, the connection portion between the base portion 675 and the first portion 671 is located between the center M of the first portion 671 and the folded portion 676.

[0120] The folded portion 676 is positioned on only one side of the second direction D2 of the base portion 675. The folded portion 676 is aligned with the base portion 675 in the second direction D2. The folded portion 676 connects to the base portion 675 in one side of the second direction D2. The length X8 of the folded portion 676 in the second direction D2 is longer than the length X7 of the base portion 675 in the second direction D2. For example, length X7 is 4 mm. For example, length X8 is 4.5 mm.

[0121] The end 686 of the second portion 672 of the first substrate 611 in the first direction D1 is in contact with the end of the first portion 671 of the second substrate 612. The end 686 of the second portion 672 of the second substrate 612 in the first direction D1 is in contact with the end of the first portion 671 of the first substrate 611. The first substrate 611 and the second substrate 612 are point-symmetric with respect to the center of the substrate composite 600.

[0122] To attach the printed substrate 607 to the mounting target T, the user peels the substrate 607 from the release paper 609. The user folds the folded portion 676 along the cut 80 so that the adhesive layer 70 of the folded portion 676 adheres to the adhesive layer 70 of the base portion 675. The user passes the second portion 672 through the hole in the mounting target T. The user folds the first portion 671 along the fold line 640 and sandwiches the end of the second portion 672 between the adhesive layers 70 of the first portion 671 and the adhesive layer 70 of the first portion 671 to adhere them together. In this way, the printed substrate 607 is attached to the mounting target T.

[0123] Figure 15 illustrates examples of the dimensions of various parts of the medium 6 of the above-described embodiment, the medium 106 of the first modified example, the medium 206 of the second modified example, the medium 306 of the third modified example, the medium 406 of the fourth modified example, the medium 506 of the fifth modified example, and the medium 606 of the sixth modified example. The dimensions are not limited to the lengths illustrated in Figure 15. When the length Y0 is 66 mm, it is preferable that the dimensions be set to values ​​shown within the preferred range.

[0124] In the medium 6 of the above embodiment, the shape of the notch 85 that divides the first portion 71 and the folded portion 722 of the second portion 72 in the first direction D1 may be changed as appropriate. In the medium 6, the shape of the notch 86 that divides the third portion 73 and the folded portion 722 of the second portion 72 in the first direction D1 may be changed as appropriate. Referring to Figures 16 to 22, a modified example in which the shape of at least the notches 85 and 86 differs from the medium 6 of the above embodiment will be described.

[0125] Referring to Figures 16 and 17, the medium 706 of the seventh modified example will be described. In Figures 16 and 17, the same reference numerals are used for components that are the same as those of the medium 6 of the above embodiment or the medium 106 of the first modified example, and their descriptions are simplified or omitted.

[0126] As shown in Figure 16, the seventh modified example, the medium 706, comprises a substrate composite 701 and a release paper 109. The substrate composite 701 comprises a first substrate 711 and a second substrate 712, and does not have a margin surrounding the first substrate 711 and the second substrate 712. The first substrate 711 is attached to the release paper 109 in contact with the second substrate 712 in a second direction D2. When the first substrate 711 and the second substrate 712 are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as substrate 707. The length Y2 of the substrate 707 in the first direction D1 is, for example, 57 mm. The length X2 of the substrate 707 in the second direction D2 is, for example, 13 mm. The spacing X4 of adjacent substrate composites 701 in the second direction D2 is 5 mm.

[0127] The substrate 707 has a printing surface 769 and an adhesive layer 70 similar to that in the above embodiment. The medium 706 has a release paper 109 laminated to the adhesive layer 70 of the substrate 207. The substrate 207 has a first part 71, a second part 72, and a third part 73.

[0128] The second part 72 has a base 721 and a folded portion 722. The folded portion 722 is located on only one side of the second direction D2 of the base 721. The length X2 of the second part 72 in the second direction D2 is 13 mm. The length X8 of the folded portion 722 of the second part 72 in the second direction D2 is 4 mm. The length X7 of the base 721 in the second direction D2 is 4 mm. The length X11 of the recess 723 in the second direction D2 is 5 mm.

[0129] The second portion 72 has notches 81 to 83 in the thickness direction D3 of the base material 707. The medium 706 has a notch 780 at the boundary between the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722. The notch 780 is a perforation that penetrates the base material 707 in the thickness direction D3. The notch 780 is placed in the second portion 72 to facilitate the creation of a fold at the boundary between the folded portion 722 and the base portion 721.

[0130] The base material 707 has a dividing line 785 that separates the folded portion 722 from the first portion 71 in the first direction D1. The base material 707 also has a dividing line 786 that separates the folded portion 722 from the third portion 73 in the first direction D1. The dividing lines 785 and 786 penetrate the base material 707 in the thickness direction D3. In the second direction D2, the dividing lines 785 and 786 extend from one end of the second portion 72 in the second direction D2 to the boundary between the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722. The dividing lines 785 and 786 are hook-shaped with one end open in the second direction D2. One end of the first base material 711 in the second direction D2 is forward. One end of the second base material 712 in the second direction D2 is rearward. The dividing lines 785 and 786 are spaced apart from the cut 780 in the first direction D1. In the first direction D1, the cut 780 is located between the dividing lines 785 and 786.

[0131] The dividing line 785 has a straight section 787 and a curved section 789. The straight section 787 extends linearly from one end of the second section 72 in the second direction D2. One end 797 of the curved section 789 connects to the other end 795 of the straight section 787 in the second direction D2. The curved section 789 curves in an arc clockwise when viewed from the bottom from the other end 795 of the straight section 787 in the second direction D2. The curved section 789 curves in an arc away from the first section 71 in the first direction D1. The curved section 789 may be a circular arc or an elliptical arc. In the seventh modified example, the curved section 789 curves in an arc between the other end of the straight section 787 in the second direction D2 and the boundary between the base 721 and the folded section 722 in the second direction D2. The radius of curvature of the curved portion 789 is preferably in the range of 0.3 mm to 5 mm, and more preferably in the range of 0.5 mm to 1 mm.

[0132] In the second direction D2, the other end 791 of the curved portion 789 is located between one end 799 of the base material 707 in the second direction D2 and the other end 793 of the curved portion 789 in the second direction D2. In other words, the virtual central angle of the arc-shaped curved portion 789 is greater than 90 degrees. The other end 791 of the curved portion 789 is located at the folded portion 722 of the second part 72. In the second direction D2, the other end 793 of the curved portion 789 in the second direction D2 is located at the same position as the boundary between the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722, or to one side of the boundary between the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722 in the second direction D2. In the second direction D2, the distance between the other end 793 of the curved portion 789 in the second direction D2 and the boundary between the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722 is preferably 1 mm or less. In the seventh modified example, the distance in the second direction D2 between the other end 793 of the curved portion 789 and the boundary between the base 721 and the folded portion 722 is 0 mm. In other words, the other end 793 of the curved portion 789 in the second direction D2 and the boundary between the base 721 and the folded portion 722 are at the same position in the second direction D2.

[0133] The dividing line 786 has a straight section 788 and a curved section 790. The straight section 788 extends linearly from one end 800 of the second section 72 in the second direction D2. One end 798 of the curved section 790 connects to the other end 796 of the straight section 788 in the second direction D2. The curved section 790 curves in an arc counterclockwise direction when viewed from the bottom, from the other end 796 of the straight section 788 in the second direction D2. The curved section 790 curves in an arc away from the third section 73 in the first direction D1. The curved section 790 may be a circular arc or an elliptical arc. In the seventh modified example, the curved section 790 curves in an arc between the other end of the straight section 788 in the second direction D2 and the boundary between the base 721 and the folded section 722 in the second direction D2. The radius of curvature of the curved portion 790 is preferably in the range of 0.3 mm to 5 mm, and more preferably in the range of 0.5 mm to 1 mm. In the seventh modified example, the radius of curvature of the curved portions 789 and 790 is 0.5 mm.

[0134] In the second direction D2, the other end 792 of the curved portion 790 is located between one end 800 of the base material 707 in the second direction D2 and the other end 794 of the curved portion 790 in the second direction D2. In other words, the virtual central angle of the arc-shaped curved portion 790 is greater than 90 degrees. The other end 792 of the curved portion 790 is located at the folded portion 722 of the second part 72. In the second direction D2, the other end 794 of the curved portion 790 in the second direction D2 is located at the same position as the boundary between the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722, or to one side of the boundary between the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722 in the second direction D2. In the second direction D2, the distance between the other end 794 of the curved portion 790 in the second direction D2 and the boundary between the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722 is preferably 1 mm or less.

[0135] As shown in Figure 17, the release paper 109 has a plurality of marks 708 on the side opposite to the side to which the substrate composite 701 is attached. The plurality of marks 708 are arranged at equal intervals in the transport direction F of the medium 706. In this embodiment, the marks 708 are black rectangles. The length Y8 of the mark 708 in the first direction D1 is, for example, 16 mm. The length Y9 between the mark 708 and the end of the release paper 109 in the first direction D1 is, for example, 1.6 mm. The length X9 of the mark 708 in the second direction D2 is, for example, 13 mm. The length X10 between the downstream end F1 of the mark 708 in the transport direction F1 and the downstream end F1 of the first substrate 711, which is located downstream F1 of the transport direction F1 of the mark 708, is, for example, 8 mm.

[0136] Mark 708 is positioned at one location for each substrate composite 701. The upstream end F2 of the transport direction F of Mark 708 is positioned downstream F1 of the transport direction F than the upstream end F2 of the transport direction F of the substrate composite 701. In the first direction D1, one end of the first direction D1 of the substrate composite 701 is located between the two ends of the first direction D1 of Mark 708. Mark 708 is positioned so as not to pass through the center of the first direction D1 of the medium 706. When the medium 706 is transported in the transport direction F by the platen roller 12, Mark 708 passes below the sensor 50. The size of Mark 708 is sufficiently large compared to the size of the area A illuminated by the light of the sensor 50. Mark 708 is used to determine the position of the substrate composite 701 in the transport direction F.

[0137] Depending on conditions such as the strength of the adhesive layer 70, the direction in which the base material 707 is peeled from the release paper 109, and the peeling speed, a force stronger than normally expected may be applied between the first part 71 and the second part 72. Even under conditions where a force stronger than normally expected is applied between the first part 71 and the second part 72, the medium 706 contributes to making it less likely for tears to occur in the base material 707 between the first part 71 and the base 721 of the second part 72, and between the third part 73 and the base 721 of the second part 72, compared to the first modified example medium 106 which has notches 85 and 86 extending linearly in the second direction D2.

[0138] Referring to Figures 18 and 19, the eighth modified example of the medium 705 will be described. In Figures 18 and 19, the same reference numerals are used for components that are the same as those in the medium 6 of the above embodiment or the medium 706 of the seventh modified example, and their descriptions are simplified or omitted. The eighth modified example of the medium 705 differs from the medium 706 of the seventh modified example in that it comprises a base material composite 700 instead of a base material composite 701, and a release paper 9 instead of a release paper 109. As shown in Figures 18 and 19, the base material composite 700 comprises a first base material 711, a second base material 712, and a margin 74.

[0139] In the seventh modified medium 706 and the eighth modified medium 705, the dimensions of the first part 71, the second part 72, and the third part 73 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the length X2 of the second part 72 in the second direction D2 may be 13 mm, the length X8 of the folded portion 722 of the second part 72 in the second direction D2 may be 4.5 mm, and the length X7 of the base 721 in the second direction D2 may be 4 mm. In other words, the length X8 of the folded portion 722 in the second direction D2 may be longer than the length X7 of the base 721 in the second direction D2.

[0140] Referring to Figure 20, the medium 906 of the ninth modified example will be described. In Figure 20, components identical to those of the medium 6 of the above embodiment or the medium 306 of the third modified example are given the same reference numerals, and their descriptions are simplified or omitted. The medium 906 of the ninth modified example comprises a base material composite 900 and a release paper 309.

[0141] The substrate composite 900 comprises a first substrate 911, a second substrate 912, and a margin 378. The first substrate 911 is attached to the release paper 309 in contact with the second substrate 912 in a second direction D2. When the first substrate 911 and the second substrate 912 are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as substrate 907. The length Y2 in the first direction D1 and the length X2 in the second direction D2 of the substrate 907 are the same as those of the substrate 7 in the above embodiment.

[0142] The base material 907 has a printing surface 369 and an adhesive layer 70 similar to that in the above embodiment. The medium 906 has a release paper 309 laminated to the adhesive layer 70 of the base material 907. The base material 907 has a first portion 371, a second portion 372, and a third portion 373. The second portion 372 has a base portion 375 and folded portions 376 and 377.

[0143] The base material 907 has a dividing line 785 between the folded portion 376 and the first portion 371. The base material 907 has a dividing line 786 between the folded portion 376 and the third portion 373. The base material 907 has a dividing line 886 between the folded portion 377 and the first portion 371. The base material 907 has a dividing line 885 between the folded portion 377 and the third portion 373. The dividing lines 885 and 886 extend in the second direction D2 from the center of the base material composite 300 to the boundary between the base portion 375 and the folded portion 377. The cuts 385 and 386 penetrate the base material 307 in the thickness direction D3.

[0144] The dividing line 885 has a straight section 887 and a curved section 889. The straight section 887 extends linearly from the other end of the second direction D2 of the second section 372. The curved section 889 connects to one end of the straight section 887 in the second direction D2. The curved section 889 curves in an arc clockwise when viewed from the bottom, starting from one end of the straight section 887 in the second direction D2.

[0145] In the second direction D2, the other end 891 of the curved portion 889 is located between the other end of the base material 707 in the second direction D2 and the one end 893 of the curved portion 889 in the second direction D2. In other words, the virtual central angle of the arc-shaped curved portion 889 is greater than 90 degrees. The other end 891 of the curved portion 889 is located at the folded portion 722 of the second part 72. The radius of curvature of the curved portion 889 is in the range of 0.3 mm to 5 mm.

[0146] The dividing line 886 has a straight section 888 and a curved section 890. The straight section 888 extends linearly from one end of the second direction D2 of the second section 372. One end of the curved section 890 is connected to one end of the straight section 888 in the second direction D2. The curved section 890 curves in an arc counterclockwise direction when viewed from the bottom, starting from one end of the straight section 888 in the second direction D2.

[0147] In the second direction D2, the other end 892 of the curved portion 890 is located between the other end of the base material 707 in the second direction D2 and the one end 894 of the curved portion 890 in the second direction D2. In other words, the virtual central angle of the arc-shaped curved portion 890 is greater than 90 degrees. The other end 892 of the curved portion 890 is located at the folded portion 722 of the second part 72. The radius of curvature of the curved portion 890 is in the range of 0.3 mm to 5 mm. In the ninth modified example, the radius of curvature of the curved portions 889 and 890 is, for example, 0.5 mm.

[0148] The medium 906 has a notch 781 at the boundary between the base portion 375 and the folded portion 377. The notch 781 is a perforation that penetrates the base portion 375 in the thickness direction D3. The notch 781 is located in the second portion 372 to facilitate the creation of a fold at the boundary between the folded portion 377 and the base portion 375. In the first direction D1, the notch 781 is located between the dividing lines 885 and 886. The notch 781 is separated from the dividing lines 885 and 886 in the first direction D1.

[0149] The base material 907 is symmetric with respect to its longitudinal direction, i.e., the center of the first direction D1. In other words, the third part 373 is line-symmetric with respect to the first part 371 with respect to the center of the first direction D1. The base material 307 is symmetric with respect to its short direction, i.e., the center of the second direction D2. In other words, the folded part 376 is line-symmetric with respect to the folded part 377 with respect to the center of the second direction D2.

[0150] Examples of the dimensions of various parts of the medium 706 of the seventh modification, the medium 705 of the eighth modification, and the medium 906 of the ninth modification described above are illustrated in Figure 22. The dimensions are not limited to the lengths illustrated in Figure 22. When the length Y0 is 66 mm, it is preferable that the dimensions be set to values ​​shown within the preferred range.

[0151] In the seventh to ninth modified examples, the shapes of the dividing lines 785 and 786 may be changed as appropriate. Figures 21(A) to 21(C) show the substrate composite 701 of the seventh modified example and the substrate composite of a modified example in which the shapes of the dividing lines 785 and 786 are different. In Figures 21(A) to 21(C), the same reference numerals are used for components that are the same as those of the substrate 707 of the seventh modified example, and the explanation is simplified or omitted.

[0152] The substrate composite 740 shown in Figure 21(A) is equipped with a dividing line 741 in place of the dividing line 785, and a dividing line 742 in place of the dividing line 786.

[0153] The dividing line 741 has a straight section 743 and a curved section 745. The straight section 743 extends linearly from one end of the second section 72 in the second direction D2. One end of the curved section 745 connects to the other end of the straight section 743 in the second direction D2. The curved section 745 curves in an arc counterclockwise direction when viewed from below from the other end of the straight section 743 in the second direction D2. The other end 747 of the curved section 745 is located in the first section 71. The radius of curvature of the curved section 745 is in the range of 0.3 mm to 5 mm. In the second direction D2, the other end 747 of the curved section 745 is located between one end of the base material 707 in the second direction D2 and the other end of the curved section 745 in the second direction D2. In other words, the virtual central angle of the arc-shaped curved section 745 is greater than 90 degrees.

[0154] The dividing line 742 has a straight section 744 and a curved section 746. The straight section 744 extends linearly from one end of the second section 72 in the second direction D2. One end of the curved section 746 connects to the other end of the straight section 744 in the second direction D2. The curved section 746 curves in an arc clockwise when viewed from below from the other end of the straight section 744 in the second direction D2. The other end 748 of the curved section 746 is located in the third section 73. The radius of curvature of the curved section 746 is in the range of 0.3 mm to 5 mm. The radius of curvature of the curved sections 745 and 746 is, for example, 0.5 mm. In the second direction D2, the other end 748 of the curved section 746 is located between one end of the base material 707 in the second direction D2 and the other end of the curved section 746 in the second direction D2. In other words, the virtual central angle of the arc-shaped curved portion 745 is greater than 90 degrees.

[0155] The substrate composite 750 shown in Figure 21(B) is equipped with a dividing line 751 in place of the dividing line 785, and a dividing line 752 in place of the dividing line 786.

[0156] The dividing line 751 has straight sections 753 and 757 and a curved section 755. The straight section 753 extends linearly from one end of the second section 72 in the second direction D2. The curved section 755 connects to the other end of the straight section 753 in the second direction D2. The curved section 755 curves in an arc clockwise when viewed from below from one end of the straight section 753 in the second direction D2. The other end of the curved section 755 is located in the second section 72. The radius of curvature of the curved section 755 is in the range of 0.3 mm to 5 mm. The straight section 757 extends linearly from the other end of the curved section 755 in one direction of the second direction D2. The length of the straight section 757 is shorter than the length of the straight section 753.

[0157] The dividing line 752 has straight sections 754 and 758 and a curved section 756. The straight section 754 extends linearly from one end of the second section 72 in the second direction D2. The curved section 756 connects to the other end of the straight section 754 in the second direction D2. The curved section 756 curves in an arc counterclockwise when viewed from below from one end of the straight section 754 in the second direction D2. The radius of curvature of the curved section 756 is in the range of 0.3 mm to 5 mm. The radius of curvature of the curved sections 755 and 756 is, for example, 0.5 mm. The other end of the curved section 756 is located in the second section 72. The straight section 758 extends linearly from the other end of the curved section 756 in one direction of the second direction D2. The length of the straight section 758 is shorter than the length of the straight section 754.

[0158] The substrate composite 760 shown in Figure 21(C) is provided with a dividing line 761 in place of the dividing line 785, and with a dividing line 762 in place of the dividing line 786.

[0159] The dividing line 761 has a straight section 763 and a curved section 765. The radius of curvature of the curved section 765 is smaller than the radius of curvature of the curved section 789 in the ninth modified example. The dividing line 762 has a straight section 764 and a curved section 766. The radius of curvature of the curved section 766 is smaller than the radius of curvature of the curved section 789 in the ninth modified example. The radii of curvature of the curved sections 765 and 766 are in the range of 0.3 mm to 5 mm, with 0.3 mm being an example.

[0160] In the above embodiments and modifications, media 6, 106, 206, 306, 406, 506, 606, 705, 706, and 906 are examples of media of the present invention. Substrates 7, 207, 307, 407, 507, and 607 are examples of substrates of the present invention. Release papers 9, 109, 209, 309, 409, 509, and 609 are examples of release papers of the present invention. Printed surfaces 69, 269, 369, 469, 569, and 669 are examples of printed surfaces of the present invention. Adhesive layer 70 is an example of an adhesive layer of the present invention. First parts 71, 271, 371, 471, 571, and 671 are examples of first parts of the present invention. Second parts 72, 272, 372, 472, 572, and 572 are examples of second parts of the present invention. Third parts 73, 273, 373, 473, and 573 are examples of third parts of the present invention.

[0161] Cuts 81 to 83 and 87 to 89 are examples of cuts in the present invention. First base materials 111, 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711, and 911 are examples of first base materials in the present invention. Second base materials 112, 212, 312, 412, 512, 612, 712, and 912 are examples of second base materials in the present invention. Base portions 275, 375, 475, 575, 675, and 721 are examples of base portions in the present invention. Folded portions 276, 376, 377, 476, 576, 676, and 722 are examples of folded portions in the present invention. Recess 581 is an example of a recess in the present invention. Fold line 640 is an example of a fold line in the present invention. Dividing lines 741, 751, 761, and 785 are examples of dividing lines in the present invention. Straight sections 743, 753, 763, and 787 are examples of straight sections of the present invention. Curved sections 745, 755, 765, and 789 are examples of curved sections of the present invention. First direction D1 is an example of the first direction of the present invention. Second direction D2 is an example of the second direction of the present invention. Thickness direction D3 is an example of the thickness direction of the present invention.

[0162] The medium 6 in the above embodiment is a medium in which a release paper 9 is laminated to the adhesive layer 70 of a base material 7 having a printing surface 69 and an adhesive layer 70. The base material 7 has a first portion 71 and a second portion 72 which is aligned with the first portion 71 in a first direction D1 and connected to the first portion 71. The second portion 72 has a base portion 721 and a folded portion 722. The base portion 721 is aligned with the first portion 71 in a first direction D1 and connected to the first portion 71. The folded portion 722 is aligned with the base portion 721 in a second direction D2 which is perpendicular to the first direction D1 and connected to the base portion 721. The base portion 721 is shorter than the first portion 71 in the second direction D2. The second portion 72 has notches 81 to 83 in the thickness direction D3 of the base material 7. The notches 81 to 83 in the second portion 72 of the medium 6 contribute to reducing the restoring force of the second portion 72 when it is wrapped around the object to be attached with the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722 bonded together, compared to the second portion 72 without recesses or notches. The notches 81 to 83 in the second portion 72 of the medium 6 contribute to suppressing the peeling of the bonded portion due to the restoring force of the second portion 72 when it is wrapped around the object to be attached, more so than in the conventional method.

[0163] The notches 81 to 83 of the medium 6 are located on the base portion 721 or the folded portion 722. The notches 81 to 83 of the second portion 72 of the medium 6 contribute to both ensuring the strength of the second portion 72 and reducing the restorative force of the second portion 72, compared to a medium where the notches are located on both the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722.

[0164] The notches 81 to 83 in the medium 6 penetrate the base material 7 in the thickness direction D3. The notches 81 to 83 in the second portion 72 of the medium 6 contribute to making it easier for the user to cut the second portion 72, which is wrapped around the object to be attached with the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722 bonded together.

[0165] In the fifth modified example, the recess 581 of the medium 506 does not penetrate the base material 507 in the thickness direction D3. The recess 581 of the second portion 572 of the medium 506 contributes to reducing the possibility of the second portion 572, which is wrapped around the object to be attached while the base portion 575 and the folded portion 576 are bonded together, being unintentionally cut.

[0166] In the above embodiment, the longitudinal direction of the notches 81 to 83 of the medium 6 extends parallel to the second direction D2. The notches 81 to 83 of the second portion 72 of the medium 6 contribute to effectively reducing the restoring force of the second portion 72, which is wrapped around the object to be attached with the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722 bonded together, compared to the medium of the first comparative example. The medium of the first comparative example is a medium in which the longitudinal direction of the recess or notch of the second portion 72 extends parallel to the first direction D1.

[0167] The notch 82 of the medium 6 is positioned at the center of the first direction D1 of the second portion 72. The second portion 72, which is wrapped around the object to be attached with the base 721 and the folded portion 722 bonded together, is bent near the center of the first direction D1 of the second portion 72. The notch 82 of the second portion 72 of the medium 6 effectively contributes to reducing the restoring force of the second portion 72, which is wrapped around the object to be attached with the base 721 and the folded portion 722 bonded together, compared to the medium of the second comparative example. The medium of the second comparative example is a medium in which the notch 82 is not positioned at the center of the first direction D1 of the second portion 72.

[0168] Multiple notches 81 to 83 are arranged in the second portion 72 of the medium 6. Compared to a medium with only one notch 81 to 83, the notches 81 to 83 in the second portion 72 of the medium 6 effectively contribute to reducing the restoring force of the second portion 72, which is wrapped around the object to be attached with the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722 bonded together.

[0169] In the fourth modified example, the longitudinal direction of the cuts 87 to 89 in the medium 406 extends in a direction intersecting the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. The cuts 87 to 89 in the second portion 472 of the medium 406 contribute to making it easier to secure the length of the cuts 87 to 89 compared to the medium of the third comparative example. The medium of the third comparative example is a medium in which the longitudinal direction of the cuts 87 to 89 extends parallel to the first direction D1 and the second direction D2.

[0170] The base material 7 of the medium 6 in the above embodiment has a second portion 72 and a third portion 73 that is aligned in the first direction D1 and connected to the second portion 72. The base portion 721 is shorter than the third portion 73 in the second direction D2. In the first direction D1, the second portion 72 is located between the first portion 71 and the third portion 73. The third portion 73 of the medium 6 contributes to easily attaching the base material 7 to the object to be attached by wrapping the second portion 72 around the object to be attached with the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722 bonded together, and then bonding the first portion 71 and the third portion 73 together.

[0171] In the sixth modified example, the first portion 671 of the medium 606 has a fold line 640 that passes through the center of the first portion 671 in the second direction D2. The fold line 640 of the first portion 671 of the medium 606 contributes to making it easier to fold and glue the first portion 671 along the fold line 640 compared to a medium without a fold line.

[0172] In the above embodiment, the folded portion 722 of the medium 6 is positioned on only one side of the second direction D2 of the base portion 721. The folded portion 722 of the medium 6 contributes to reducing the effort required to attach the folded portion 722 to the base portion 721 compared to the medium of the fourth comparative example. The medium of the fourth comparative example is a medium in which the folded portion 722 is positioned on both one side and the other side of the second direction D2 of the base portion 721. The folded portion 722 of the medium 6 contributes to reducing the restoring force of the second portion 72 compared to the medium of the fifth comparative example. The medium of the fifth comparative example is a medium in which the folded portion 722 is positioned on both one side and the other side of the second direction D2 of the base portion 721.

[0173] In the third modified example, the folded portions 376 and 377 of the medium 306 are positioned on one and the other sides of the second direction D2 of the base portion 375. The folded portions 376 and 377 of the medium 306 contribute to improving the strength of the second portion 372, to which the folded portions 376 and 377 are bonded, compared to the medium of the sixth comparative example. The medium of the sixth comparative example is a medium in which the folded portions are positioned only on one side of the second direction D2 of the base portion 375.

[0174] In the above embodiment, a plurality of substrates 7, including a first substrate 111 and a second substrate 112, are attached to the release paper 9 of the medium 6. The first substrate 111 is attached to the release paper 9 in contact with the second substrate 112. Compared to the medium of the seventh comparative example, medium 6 contributes to reducing the size of the release paper 9 required for one substrate 7. The medium of the seventh comparative example is a medium 6 in which only a single substrate 7 is attached to the release paper 9, or a medium in which the first substrate 111 and the second substrate 112 are arranged separately.

[0175] In the second direction D2 of the second portion 72 of medium 6, the base portion 721 of the first base material 111 and the base portion 721 of the second base material 112 are positioned between the folded portion 722 of the first base material 111 and the folded portion 722 of the second base material 112. Compared to the medium of the eighth comparative example, medium 6 contributes to making it easier to peel off the folded portion 722 of the first base material 111 and the folded portion 722 of the second base material 112 from the release paper 9. The medium of the eighth comparative example is a medium in which, in the second direction D2 of the second portion 72, the base portion 721 of the first base material 111, or the base portion 721 of the second base material 112, or both, are not positioned between the folded portion 722 of the first base material 111 and the folded portion 722 of the second base material 112.

[0176] The longitudinal direction of the release paper 9 of the medium 6 is perpendicular to the first direction D1. Compared to a medium in which the longitudinal direction of the release paper 9 and the first direction D1 are parallel, the medium 6 contributes to making the base material 7 less prone to bending in the first direction D1.

[0177] The length X8 of the folded portion 722 of medium 6 in the second direction D2 is longer than the length X7 of the base portion 721 in the second direction D2. Compared to the medium of the ninth comparative example, the base portion 721 of medium 6 contributes to making it easier to bond the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722 so that the adhesive layer 70 of the base portion 721 is covered by the folded portion 722. The medium of the ninth comparative example is a medium in which the length of the folded portion 722 in the second direction D2 is shorter than the length of the base portion 721 in the second direction D2. The base portion 721 of medium 6 contributes to reducing the possibility of the adhesive layer 70 of the base portion 721 being exposed and sticking to the object to be attached when the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722 are bonded together.

[0178] The notches 81 to 83 of the medium 6 are arranged at equal intervals in the first direction D1. Compared to a medium in which the notches 81 to 83 are not arranged at equal intervals in the first direction D1, the notches 81 to 83 of the medium 6 contribute to stabilizing the shape of the second portion 72 wrapped around the object to be attached.

[0179] The medium 6 is in the form of a tape and is wound into a roll. Compared to a medium that is not wound into a roll, the medium 6 contributes to compact storage without the need to fold the medium 6.

[0180] The medium 6 is a medium in which a release paper 9 is laminated to the adhesive layer 70 of a base material 7 having a printing surface 69 and an adhesive layer 70. The base material 7 has a first portion 71 and a second portion 72 which is aligned with the first portion 71 in a first direction D1 and connected to the first portion 71. The second portion 72 has a base portion 721 and a folded portion 722. The base portion 721 is aligned with the first portion 71 in a first direction D1 and connected to the first portion 71. The folded portion 722 is aligned with the base portion 721 in a second direction D2 which is perpendicular to the first direction D1 and connected to the base portion 721. The base portion 721 is shorter than the first portion 71 in the second direction D2. The rigidity of the second portion 72 is less than the rigidity of the first portion 71. The notches 81 to 83 in the second portion 72 of the medium 6 contribute to reducing the restoring force of the second portion 72, which is wrapped around the object to be attached with the base portion 721 and the folded portion 722 bonded together, compared to a medium having a second portion without the notches 81 to 83. The notches 81 to 83 in the second portion 72 of the medium 6 contribute to suppressing the peeling of the bonded portion due to the restoring force of the second portion 72 wrapped around the object to be attached, more than in conventional methods.

[0181] The base material 707 of the seventh modified example, medium 706, is provided with a dividing line 785 that divides the folded portion 722 and the first portion 71 in the first direction D1. The dividing line 785 penetrates the base material 707 in the thickness direction D3. The dividing line 785 has a straight portion 787 that extends linearly from one end 799 of the second portion 72 in the second direction D2, and a curved portion 789 that curves in an arc. One end 797 of the curved portion 789 is connected to the other end 795 of the straight portion 787 in the second direction D2. Compared to a medium in which the dividing line 785 is linear, the medium 706 of the seventh modified example contributes to suppressing the occurrence of tears in the base material 707 between the first portion 71 and the base portion 721 of the second portion 72 when the base material 707 is peeled off the release paper 109.

[0182] In the seventh modified example, medium 706, the other end 791 of the curved portion 789 may be located between one end of the base material 707 in the second direction D2 and the other end 793 of the curved portion 789 in the second direction D2. Compared to a medium in which the other end 791 of the curved portion 789 is not located between one end of the base material 707 in the second direction D2 and the other end 793 of the curved portion 789 in the second direction D2, medium 706 contributes to suppressing the occurrence of tearing in the base material 707 between the base portion 721 of the first portion 71 and the second portion 72 when the base material 707 is peeled off the release paper 109.

[0183] In the seventh modified example, the medium 706, the radius of curvature of the curved portion 789 is in the range of 0.3 mm to 5 mm. Compared to a medium in which the radius of curvature of the curved portion 789 is not in the range of 0.3 mm to 5 mm, medium 706 contributes to suppressing the occurrence of tearing in the base material 707 between the base portion 721 of the first portion 71 and the second portion 72 when peeling the base material 707 from the release paper 109.

[0184] In the seventh modified example, the medium 706, the other end 791 of the curved portion 789 is located in the second portion 72. Compared to a medium in which the other end 791 of the curved portion 789 is not located in the second portion 72, the medium 706 contributes to suppressing the occurrence of tearing in the first portion 71 when the base material 707 is peeled off the release paper 109.

[0185] As shown in Figure 21(A), the other end of the curved portion 745 of the substrate 707 may be located in the first portion 71, as in the substrate composite 740 of the medium 706. Compared to a medium 706 where the other end of the curved portion 745 is not located in the first portion 71, this contributes to suppressing the occurrence of tearing in the second portion 72 when peeling the substrate 707 from the release paper 109.

[0186] The media of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, the following modifications may be made as appropriate.

[0187] The medium 6 does not have to be wound in a roll. The medium 6 may be fan-fold paper. The medium does not have a third part. If the medium does not have a third part, the first part of the medium may be a rectangle that is long in the first direction D1. The medium may have a fold line that passes through the center of the first part in the first direction D1. In this case, the user may fold the first part of the medium at the center of the first direction D1 and bond the adhesive layer at one end of the first part to the adhesive layer at the other end.

[0188] The color of the release paper 9 may be changed as appropriate. The release paper 9 may omit the mark 8. The shape, arrangement, and color of the mark 8 may be changed as appropriate depending on the configuration and arrangement of the sensor 50.

[0189] The recesses or notches located in the second part are located at the base and do not necessarily have to be located in the folded portion. The second part may include both recesses and notches. Some or all of the recesses or notches located in the second part may or may not penetrate the base material in the thickness direction D3. The shape of the recesses and notches may be changed as appropriate, such as wavy or zigzag.

[0190] The longitudinal direction of the notches 81 to 83 of the medium 6 may extend parallel to the first direction D1. The medium 6 does not need to have a notch or recess at the center of the first direction D1 of the second part 72. The number, shape, and size of the recesses or notches may be set as appropriate. There do not need to be multiple recesses or notches in the second part 72.

[0191] The base portion 721 may be the same length as the first portion 71 and the third portion 73 in the second direction D2. If the medium does not have a third portion and only one longitudinal side of the second portion is connected to the first portion, the length of the first portion in the first direction D1 may be shorter than the length of the second portion in the first direction D1. The medium 6 may consist of a single substrate attached to the release paper 9. The first substrate 111 may be in contact with the second substrate 112 in the first direction D1. The first substrate 111 may be separated from the second substrate 112 in the second direction D2. The substrate composite may include three or more substrates.

[0192] The substrate composite may or may not include margins surrounding multiple substrates. The medium may include margins between adjacent substrate composites. In the recesses 723 of the substrate 7, the release paper 9 may not be exposed, and the margins may be placed in the recesses 723.

[0193] In the second direction D2 of the second portion 72 of the medium 6, the folded portion 722 of the first base material 111 and the folded portion 722 of the second base material 112 may be arranged between the base portion 721 of the first base material 111 and the base portion 721 of the second base material 112. In the second direction D2 of the second portion 72 of the medium 6, the base portion 721 and folded portion 722 of the first base material 111 and the base portion 721 and folded portion 722 of the second base material 112 may be arranged in that order.

[0194] The longitudinal direction of the release paper 9 of the medium 6 may or may not intersect the first direction D1. The length X8 of the folded portion 722 of the medium 6 in the second direction D2 may be less than or equal to the length X7 of the base portion 721 in the second direction D2. The notches 81 to 83 do not have to be arranged at equal intervals in the first direction D1.

[0195] The cuts 85 and 86 may be perforations or cuts that do not penetrate the thickness direction D3. If cut 85 does not penetrate the thickness direction D3, the user can cut along cut 85 between the first part 71 and the folded part 722. If cut 86 does not penetrate the thickness direction D3, the user can cut along cut 86 between the third part 73 and the folded part 722.

[0196] In medium 606, the fold line 640 may be omitted. The fold line 640 may be a cut that does not penetrate the first portion 671. In place of the cut 85, medium 606 may have any of the dividing lines 785, 741, 751, or 761.

[0197] The machining to make the rigidity of the second part 72 less than that of the first part 71 may involve making a recess or cut in the second part. The machining may also involve making the thickness of the second part 72 less than the thickness of the first part 71 and the third part 73. The material of the medium 6 may be different for the second part 72, the first part 71, and the third part 73.

[0198] The angle of the virtual central angle of the curved portion 789 may be changed as appropriate. In the second direction D2, the other end 791 of the curved portion 789 does not have to be located between one end of the base material 707 in the second direction D2 and the other end 793 of the curved portion 789 in the second direction D2. The radius of curvature of the curved portion 789 does not have to be in the range of 0.3 mm to 5 mm. In the medium 706, the dividing lines 785 and 786 may be curved in the same direction. The radius of curvature of the dividing line 785 and the radius of curvature of the dividing line 786 may be the same or different. The medium 706 may have any of the notches 86, dividing lines 742, 752, or 762 instead of the dividing line 786. The medium 706 may have any of the notches 85, dividing lines 741, 751, or 761 instead of the dividing line 785.

[0199] The above modifications may be combined as appropriate, provided they are not contradictory. In addition to the combinations exemplified in the claims, the applicant intends to obtain patent rights for embodiments that combine each other in a manner that does not depart from the spirit of the present invention and is not contradictory. [Explanation of symbols]

[0200] 6, 106, 206, 306, 406, 506, 606, 705, 706, 906: Medium, 7, 207, 307, 407, 507, 607, 707, 907: Base material, 9, 109, 209, 309, 409, 509, 609: Release paper, 69, 269, 369, 469, 569, 669, 769: Printed surface, 70: Adhesive layer, 71, 271, 371, 471, 571, 671: First part, 72, 272, 372, 472, 572, 672: Second part, 73, 273, 373, 473, 573: Third part, 81 to 83, 87 to 89: Cut D1: First base material, D2: Second base material, D3: Thickness direction

Claims

1. A medium having a printed surface and an adhesive layer, wherein a release paper is laminated to the adhesive layer of the substrate, The aforementioned substrate is Part one, The first part and the second part which are aligned in the first direction and connected to the first part It has, The aforementioned second part is, The first portion and a base portion aligned in the first direction and connected to the first portion, The base and the folded portion which is aligned in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and connected to the base It has, The base portion is shorter than the first portion in the second direction. The second portion is a medium characterized by having a recess or notch that is recessed in the thickness direction of the base material.

2. The medium according to claim 1, characterized in that the recess or cut is located on the base or the folded portion.

3. The medium according to claim 1, characterized in that the recess or cut penetrates the base material in the thickness direction.

4. The medium according to claim 1, characterized in that the recess or cut does not penetrate the base material in the thickness direction.

5. The medium according to claim 1, characterized in that the longitudinal direction of the recess or cut extends parallel to the second direction.

6. The medium according to claim 5, characterized in that the recess or cut is located at the center of the second portion in the first direction.

7. The medium according to claim 6, characterized in that a plurality of recesses or notches are arranged in the second portion.

8. The medium according to claim 1, characterized in that the longitudinal direction of the recess or cut extends in a direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction.

9. The substrate further comprises the second portion and a third portion that is aligned in the first direction and connected to the second portion. The base portion is shorter than the third portion in the second direction. The medium according to claim 1, characterized in that, in the first direction, the second portion is located between the first portion and the third portion.

10. The medium according to claim 1, characterized in that the first portion has a fold line passing through the center of the first portion in the second direction.

11. The medium according to claim 1, characterized in that the folded portion is arranged only in one of the second directions of the base.

12. The medium according to claim 1, characterized in that the folded portion is arranged on each of the two sides of the base in the second direction.

13. The release paper has a plurality of substrates attached to it, including a first substrate and a second substrate. The medium according to claim 1, characterized in that the first substrate is in contact with the second substrate and attached to the release paper.

14. The medium according to claim 13, characterized in that, in the second direction of the second portion, the base portion of the first substrate and the base portion of the second substrate are arranged between the folded portion of the first substrate and the folded portion of the second substrate.

15. The medium according to claim 13, characterized in that the longitudinal direction of the release paper is perpendicular to the first direction.

16. The medium according to claim 13, characterized in that the length of the folded portion in the second direction is longer than the length of the base portion in the second direction.

17. The medium according to claim 1, characterized in that the recesses or notches are arranged at equal intervals in the first direction.

18. The medium according to claim 13, characterized in that the medium is in the form of a tape and is wound in a roll.

19. A medium having a printed surface and an adhesive layer, wherein a release paper is laminated to the adhesive layer of the substrate, The aforementioned substrate is Part one, The first part and the second part which are aligned in the first direction and connected to the first part It has, The aforementioned second part is, The first portion and a base portion aligned in the first direction and connected to the first portion, The base and the folded portion which is aligned in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and connected to the base It has, The base portion is shorter than the first portion in the second direction. A medium characterized in that the rigidity of the second portion is less than the rigidity of the first portion.

20. The substrate further comprises a dividing line that divides the folded portion and the first portion in the first direction, The aforementioned dividing line penetrates the substrate in the thickness direction, The aforementioned dividing line is, A straight portion extending linearly from one end of the second portion in the second direction, A curved portion that curves in an arc shape, wherein one end of the curved portion is connected to the other end of the straight portion in the second direction, The medium according to claim 1, characterized by having the following features.

21. The medium according to claim 20, characterized in that, in the second direction, the other end of the curved portion is located between the one end of the base material in the second direction and the other end of the curved portion in the second direction.

22. The medium according to claim 20, characterized in that the radius of curvature of the curved portion is in the range of 0.3 mm to 5 mm.

23. The medium according to claim 20, characterized in that the other end of the curved portion is located in the second portion.

24. The medium according to claim 20, characterized in that the other end of the curved portion is located in the first portion.

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