Label Printer Segmentation for Image and Attribute Printing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing label printing technologies do not efficiently print images and associated attribute information on labels, making it difficult to sort and organize printed images, especially photographs, as attribute information is crucial for chronological organization and separate storage of images and information.
Innovation Solution
A label printer and system that utilize a conveyance unit with a liner and removably affixed labels, separated by a cut into first and second label parts, where the image is printed on the first part and attribute information on the second part, allowing for easy separation and organization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If attribute information is printed in the margin of the label, then the image size is reduced, but the attribute information can be printed
Solution Approach 1:
The label is divided into two separate parts: a first label part for the image and a second label part for attribute information. This segmentation allows both the image and attribute information to be printed at their full sizes without compromising either, resolving the contradiction between preserving information and maintaining image area.
2Ease of operation
If the label is cut into first and second label parts, then the image and attribute information can be printed separately, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The label is segmented into a first label part and a second label part connected by a perforated line, allowing easy separation. This simple segmentation structure provides operational flexibility for different storage needs without significantly increasing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The label design allows dynamic adaptation to different storage requirements: users can keep the label as a whole for chronological organization or separate the parts for flexible storage options, providing operational flexibility without complex mechanisms.
3Productivity
If continuous label paper is used, then chronological printing is enabled, but the flexibility for different storage methods is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The label design provides dynamic adaptability for different storage methods. The first and second label parts can be kept together for chronological organization using continuous label paper, or separated for alternative storage approaches, allowing users to adapt to different needs without changing the printing system.
Solution Approach 2:
By segmenting the label into separable parts connected by a perforated line, the system maintains chronological printing efficiency with continuous label paper while simultaneously enabling flexible storage methods through easy separation of image and attribute information.
Data Source
AI summary
A label printer can appropriately print an image and attribute information on a label.A label printer 1 has a printhead 26, and a control unit 60 that prints an image and attribute information for the image on a label 52 by the inkjet head 26. The label 52 is separated by a half-cut 55 into a first label part 56 and a second label part 57, and removably affixed to a continuous liner 51. The control unit 60 of the label printer 1 includes an image printing control unit 61 that prints an image on the first label part 56, and an attribute information printing control unit 62 that prints image attribute information on the second label part 57.