Label Data Generation for Non-Sequential Tape Printing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing label creating systems cannot generate label data for non-sequential printing where the same printing images are collected for multiple copies, requiring users to manually rearrange printed labels.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for generating label data that allows for non-sequential printing by setting sequential printing parameters, including the number of copies and printing settings, to arrange printing images in a sequence where the same images are collected across multiple copies, incorporating match printing to divide images beyond tape width for efficient label creation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If sequential printing is performed to print multiple types of printing images for multiple copies, then all copies of each label type are printed, but the printing sequence collects different types of printing images rather than collecting the same printing images together
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a dynamic printing mode selection mechanism that allows switching between sequential printing mode (collecting different printing images) and non-sequential printing mode (collecting same printing images). This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction by adapting the printing sequence to user needs, eliminating manual rearrangement while maintaining efficient batch printing of multiple label types.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the printing sequence parameter based on the selected mode. In non-sequential printing mode, the system reorganizes the printing sequence to group identical printing images together across multiple copies, while in sequential printing mode, it maintains the original sequence that processes different label types consecutively. This parameter change resolves the contradiction between automated printing efficiency and sequence arrangement requirements.
2Area of moving object
If match printing is used to print images larger than tape width by dividing into divided printing images, then enlarged printing is achieved, but the complexity of managing divided images across multiple copies increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing large printing images into multiple divided printing images that fit within the tape width. The system automatically manages these segmented images across multiple copies, reducing the user's burden of manual arrangement while achieving enlarged printing. This resolves the contradiction by automating the management of divided images through the non-sequential printing mode.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested structure where divided printing images are organized within a hierarchical framework that groups them by their parent printing image. This nesting allows the system to track and retrieve all divided images belonging to the same original image across multiple copies, simplifying the management complexity while maintaining the ability to print enlarged images.
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AI summary
Provided is a label data generating method of generating label data to create a label by printing a printing image on a tape-shaped member, the method comprising: setting sequential printing for creating the labels by printing a plurality of types of printing images based on each item of individual information which is sequentially read from an information list including the plurality of items of individual information; setting the number of printed copies; and generating the label data so that a plurality of copies of the labels are created, wherein in the generating of the label data, the label data is generated so that the label data creating apparatus performs non-sequential printing that prints the plurality of types of printing images respectively printed for a plurality of copies by the sequential printing in a sequence in which the same printing images are collected for a plurality of copies.