Background Image Scaling for Label Printers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing printing technologies require manual user intervention to adjust the scale of background images on label tapes, which hampers efficiency in printing operations.
Innovation Solution
A printing processing program and method that automatically determine whether to adjust the scale of background images based on their type, with pattern images maintaining constant scale and photographic images scaling according to the width of the printing medium.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual operation is used to set magnification for each background image data, then the user can control the scale of background images, but the printing operation efficiency deteriorates due to time-consuming manual adjustments
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically determines whether background image data is a pattern image or non-pattern image and applies appropriate scaling rules without user intervention. The controller self-services by classifying images and adjusting scales based on predefined criteria, eliminating the need for manual magnification settings for each image.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the scaling parameter automatically based on the image type classification. For pattern images, the scale parameter is maintained at 100% (no scaling), while for non-pattern images, the scale parameter is adjusted according to the printing medium width, optimizing the appearance without manual input.
2Productivity
If automatic determination of scale adjustment is implemented, then printing operation efficiency improves, but the ability to manually control each background image scale is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The controller automatically classifies background image data as either pattern or non-pattern images and applies appropriate scaling rules without requiring user intervention. This self-service mechanism determines image type based on inherent characteristics and adjusts scales accordingly, improving efficiency while maintaining operational simplicity.
3Area of stationary object
If scale of pattern images is changed to fit different printing medium widths, then the images fill the space better, but the original pattern design and proportions are distorted
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies different scaling rules to different types of background images based on their local characteristics. Pattern images maintain their original scale to preserve design integrity, while non-pattern images are scaled to fit the printing medium, optimizing each type according to its specific requirements.
4Area of stationary object
If scale of non-pattern images is adjusted according to printing medium width, then the images fit the printing medium better, but manual adjustment time is required for each image
Solution Approach 1:
The controller automatically identifies non-pattern images and adjusts their scales according to the printing medium width without user intervention. This self-service approach eliminates manual adjustment time while ensuring proper fitting of non-pattern images to the printing medium.
Data Source
AI summary
A non-transitory computer readable medium stores a printing processing program that causes a controller of a terminal device to execute a process for printing. The terminal device is connectable to a printing apparatus and including the controller and an operation unit. The printing apparatus is configured to print on a long printing medium to produce a printed matter. The process includes receiving a selection of a background image, determining whether the selected background image is a pattern image or a non-pattern image, in a case where the background image is the pattern image, not changing scale of the image pattern regardless of a width of the long printing medium and outputting printing data including background image data to the printing apparatus.