EP0236727B1 - Control stand for a printer, in particular a matrix printer - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a control panel for printers, in particular for matrix printers, with displays and trigger elements, e.g. for switching the printer on or off, for switching the printer to a data source, for paper transport, for the end of paper, for time stepping, for paper positioning, for programming the printer, for test mode, print quality or the like, with the control panel is divided into horizontal rows and vertical columns.
- control panel e.g. a display shows whether the printer is switched on on the network side when the end of paper is recognized by the end of paper detector or when the printer is selected and thus indicates that data can be received via the interface.
- Such a control panel is known, for example, from the Mannesmann Tally printer MT 140.
- This printer has the following control panel: There are six keys, namely the "SEL" key (for selection), including the “TEST” key (for the test run), the "YES” and “NO” keys to the right of each other. and again right next to it the "LF” keys for a single line feed or by. Feed a single sheet into the printer or extend it from the printer. Below the "LF” key is the "FF" key, which initiates continuous paper transport until the next form.
- On the known control panel there are also LEDs for the switching status, the selection and the end of paper detector. The LEDs are arranged one above the other and given the corresponding designation. The keys mentioned are also provided with the names mentioned.
- Another known control panel (DE-A-3 227 269) is designed for a multi-function device and is provided with a display and a trigger field.
- the display field is divided into horizontal lines and vertical columns.
- a trigger button is provided in the keypad for each column and row.
- a classification system is therefore difficult for the operating personnel to recognize. As a result, the device is difficult to use.
- the present invention is therefore based on the object of creating a control panel, the control panel of which has a systematic arrangement of the functions via the keys, names and displays.
- control panel is significantly expanded in the number of functions to be included without taking up a larger area.
- control panel becomes clearer, which makes it easier for visually less favorable operators to find the desired functions.
- Such a tap changer allows a step-by-step change from one generic function line to the next, in such a way that the function is changed line by line from bottom to top, with the cycle being carried out.
- the invention proposes that a first partial control panel arranged according to function groups and a second partial control panel reserved for mixed functions are provided.
- each individual function is assigned an identifying means and that the identifying means consists of a light emitting diode or a light field.
- This principle can be expanded to the effect that the mixed functions are arranged in a column in the second sub-control panel and that the trigger button is also connected to a step switch. Therefore, only one key is required for the mixed functions.
- a control panel (1) is shown on which the functions are displayed which the operator can trigger or influence or observe from the front of the printer without having to act on the printer via a command sequence from the computer.
- these so-called parameter functions for matrix printers include switching the printer on or off (which can also be done by a separate main switch on the side of the printer, which can also be observed from the front), and switching on the printer to a data source, the disconnection of the printer from a data source, the paper transport, the paper end, a line-stepping circuit, the paper positioning, programming the printer, the test mode, the print quality, the permanent storage of these parameters, an error display or the like.
- the generic function line (2) contains designations (5), which are all subordinate to the print quality (Pqual): print letter quality (LQP), approximate letter quality (NLQP) and fast print (DQP).
- the generic function line (3) here contains the printer test, although there are still free function fields.
- the menu is called up, whereby a horizontally printed menu selection can be approached by means of the print head (not shown) by moving the print head in the two right and left directions. As soon as the desired menu position has been taken up by the print head, the associated parameter can be programmed with "enter” or "set".
- An additional generic function line (4a) contains the various paper movement steps, such as line feed / format feed (lf / ff) and the directions of the feed, which are indicated by arrows. All designations (5) of the generic function lines (2 to 4a) form a generic column (6). Likewise, the superimposed designations form individual functions (7, 8 and 9), columns (10, 11 and 12). Each of these individual function columns (10 to 12) is assigned a separate trigger button (13, 14 or 15) and the generic column (6) also has only one trigger button (16). The individual functions assigned to the generic function lines (2, 3, 4 and 4a) form a first partial control panel (17).
- Pure display functions such as "No paper” ("no paper”), "fault” (fault) or "computer switched on” (on line) are arranged in a second part of the control panel (18).
- each generic function line (2 to 4a) is assigned a identifying means (19), as is each individual function (7 to 9).
- This characteristic means (19) consists of a light-emitting diode (20) next to the corresponding label.
- means and / or indicators (19) for a status display are also arranged in the second partial control panel (18), which consist of a light-emitting diode (20) or a corresponding light field.
- the trigger button (16) for the generic column (6) is connected to a step switch (16a), so that each tap switches the function lines (2 to 4a) by one jump, working in a cycle.
- the second part of the control panel (18) shows the mixed functions or displays also arranged in a column (21).
- the associated trigger button (22) is also connected to a tap changer (22a) in the manner of the tap changer (16a).
- control panel (1) can advantageously also be subdivided via an LC display, the functions selected in each case being emphasized by the size and outline of the identifications.
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Bedienungspult für Drucker, insbesondere für Matrixdrucker, mit Anzeigen und Auslöse-Elementen, z.B. für das Ein- oder Ausschalten des Druckers, für das Anschalten des Druckers an eine Datenquelle, für den Papiertransport, für das Papierende, für Zeitenschrittschaltung, für Papierpositionierung, für die Programmierung des Druckers, für Testmodus, Druckqualität o.dgl., wobei das Bedienfeld in horizontale Zeilen und vertikale spalten eingeteilt ist.The invention relates to a control panel for printers, in particular for matrix printers, with displays and trigger elements, e.g. for switching the printer on or off, for switching the printer to a data source, for paper transport, for the end of paper, for time stepping, for paper positioning, for programming the printer, for test mode, print quality or the like, with the control panel is divided into horizontal rows and vertical columns.
Die vorstehende Aufzählung von Bedienungsschritten könnte noch fortgesetzt werden, soweit die einzelnen Schritte der Schaltung oder Steuerung vom Bedienungspult des Druckers aus ausgeführt werden. Die Grenze für die Ausführbarkeit derartiger Schalt- bzw. Steuerschritte bildet die Schnittstelle des Druckers, die für schwierigere Operationen über den Host des Computers, und zwar über Escape-Sequenzen gesteuert werden.The above list of operating steps could be continued as far as the individual steps of the circuit or control are carried out from the control panel of the printer. The limit for the executability of such switching or control steps is the interface of the printer, which is controlled for more difficult operations via the host of the computer, specifically via escape sequences.
Währenddem das Bedienpult z.B. eine Anzeige bietet, ob der Drucker netzseitig eingeschaltet ist, wenn das Papierende durch den Papierendemelder erkannt wird oder wenn der Drucker selektiert ist und damit anzeigt, daß ein Datenempfang über die Schnittstelle möglich ist.While the control panel e.g. a display shows whether the printer is switched on on the network side when the end of paper is recognized by the end of paper detector or when the printer is selected and thus indicates that data can be received via the interface.
Ein derartiges Bedienungspult ist z.B. von dem Mannesmann-Tally-Drucker MT 140 bekannt. Dieser Drucker weist folgendes Bedienfeld auf: Es sind sechs Tasten vorgesehen, und zwar die Tasten "SEL" (für das Selektieren), darunter die Taste "TEST" (für den Testlauf), rechts davon übereinander die Tasten "YES" und "NO" und wieder rechts daneben die Tasten "LF" für eine einzelne Zeilenschaltung bzw. um ein. Einzelblatt in den Drucker einzuziehen bzw. aus dem Drucker auszufahren. Unterhalb der Taste "LF" befindet sich dann die Taste "FF", die bei Betätigung einen kontinuierlichen Papiertransport bis auf das nächste Formular einleitet. Auf dem bekannten Bedienungspult befinden sich außerdem Leuchtdioden für den Schaltzustand, die Selektierung und den Papierendemelder. Die Leuchtdioden sind übereinander angeordnet und mit der entsprechenden Bezeichnung versehen. Ebenfalls sind die erwähnten Tasten mit den erwähnten Bezeichnungen versehen.Such a control panel is known, for example, from the Mannesmann Tally printer MT 140. This printer has the following control panel: There are six keys, namely the "SEL" key (for selection), including the "TEST" key (for the test run), the "YES" and "NO" keys to the right of each other. and again right next to it the "LF" keys for a single line feed or by. Feed a single sheet into the printer or extend it from the printer. Below the "LF" key is the "FF" key, which initiates continuous paper transport until the next form. On the known control panel there are also LEDs for the switching status, the selection and the end of paper detector. The LEDs are arranged one above the other and given the corresponding designation. The keys mentioned are also provided with the names mentioned.
Ein anderes bekanntes Bedienungspult (DE-A-3 227 269) ist für ein Mehrfach-Funktionsgerät ausgebildet und mit einem Anzeige- und einem Auslösefeld versehen. Das Anzeigefeld ist hierzu in horizontale Zeilen und vertikale Spalten eingeteilt. Für jede Spalte und für jede Zeile ist im Tastenfeld eine Auslösetaste vorgesehen. Für das Bedienungspersonal ist somit ein Einteilungs-System nur schwer zu erkennen. Demzufolge ist das Gerät auch nur schwer zu bedienen.Another known control panel (DE-A-3 227 269) is designed for a multi-function device and is provided with a display and a trigger field. The display field is divided into horizontal lines and vertical columns. A trigger button is provided in the keypad for each column and row. A classification system is therefore difficult for the operating personnel to recognize. As a result, the device is difficult to use.
Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Bedienungspult zu schaffen, dessen Bedienungsfeld eine systematische Ordnung der Funktionen über die Tasten, Bezeichnungen und Anzeigen aufweist.The present invention is therefore based on the object of creating a control panel, the control panel of which has a systematic arrangement of the functions via the keys, names and displays.
Die gestellte Aufgabe wird auf der Basis der eingangs bezeichneten Gattung erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß in einem Bedienfeld mehrere übereinander angeordnete Gattungs-Funktionszeilen gebildet sind, daß jeder Gattungs-Funktionszeile eine Bezeichnung zugeordnet ist, daß alle Bezeichnungen übereinanderliegend eine Gattungs-Spalte bilden, daß innerhalb einer Gattungs-Funktionszeile eine oder mehrere, der betreffenden Gattung zuzuordnende Einzelfunktionen bezeichnet sind und daß in jeder Spalte für die Einzelfunktionen und in der Gattungs-Spalte jeweils nur eine Auslösetaste vorgesehen ist und daß die Auslösetaste für die Gattungsspalte einen Stufenschalter zur Anwahl der Funktionszeilen betätigt. Diese Lösung ordnet miteinander in Beziehung stehende Funktionen einer Gattungs-Funktionszeile zu und ordnet die waagerechten Funktionen derart, daß senkrechte Spalten entstehen, denen jeweils nur eine Taste zugeordnet ist. Auf diese Weise wird das Bedienfeld erheblich in der Anzahl der aufzunehmenden Funktionen erweitert, ohne eine größere Fläche zu beanspruchen. Gleichzeitig wird das Bedienfeld übersichtlicher, was für visuell weniger günstig veranlagte Bediener das Auffinden gewünschter Funktionen erheblich erleichtert. Ein solcher Stufenschalter erlaubt durch mehrmaliges Tippen schrittweise von einer Gattungs-Funktionszeile zur nächsten zu wechseln, in der Art, daß die Funktion von unten nach oben zeilenweise gewechselt wird, wobei im Kreislauf gefahren wird.The stated object is achieved on the basis of the genus described at the outset in that a plurality of generic function lines arranged one above the other are formed in a control panel, that each generic function line is assigned a designation, that all designations form a generic column one above the other, that within A generic function line denotes one or more individual functions to be assigned to the relevant category and that only one trigger button is provided in each column for the individual functions and in the generic column, and that the trigger button for the generic column actuates a tap changer to select the functional lines. This solution assigns related functions to a generic function line and assigns the horizontal functions in such a way that vertical columns are created, each of which is assigned only one key. In this way, the control panel is significantly expanded in the number of functions to be included without taking up a larger area. At the same time, the control panel becomes clearer, which makes it easier for visually less favorable operators to find the desired functions. Such a tap changer allows a step-by-step change from one generic function line to the next, in such a way that the function is changed line by line from bottom to top, with the cycle being carried out.
Es kommt vor, daß einzelne Funktionen den Gattungs-Funktionszeilen ausnahmsweise nicht zugeordnet werden können. Für diesen Fall schlägt die Erfindung vor, daß ein nach Funktionsgruppen geordnetes erstes Teil-Bedienfeld und ein für gemischte Funktionen vorbehaltenes, zweites Teil-Bedienfeld vorgesehen sind.It happens that individual functions cannot be assigned to the generic function lines. In this case, the invention proposes that a first partial control panel arranged according to function groups and a second partial control panel reserved for mixed functions are provided.
Ebenso wird vorgeschlagen, daß jeder Einzelfunktion ein kennzeichnendes Mittel zugeordnet ist und daß das kennzeichnende Mittel aus einer Leuchtdiode oder aus einem Leuchtfeld besteht.It is also proposed that each individual function is assigned an identifying means and that the identifying means consists of a light emitting diode or a light field.
Weitere Merkmale der Erfindung bestehen darin, daß in dem zweiten Teil-Bedienfeld Mittel und/oder Kennzeichen für eine Zustandsanzeige vorgesehen sind.Further features of the invention consist in that means and / or indicators for a status display are provided in the second sub-control panel.
Dieses Prinzip kann dahingehend erweitert werden, daß in dem zweiten Teil-Bedienfeld die gemischten Funktionen in einer Spalte angeordnet sind und daß die Auslösetaste ebenfalls mit einem Stufenschalter verbunden ist. Für die gemischten Funktionen ist daher ebenfalls nur eine Taste erforderlich.This principle can be expanded to the effect that the mixed functions are arranged in a column in the second sub-control panel and that the trigger button is also connected to a step switch. Therefore, only one key is required for the mixed functions.
Ein Auführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und wird im folgenden näher beschrieben. Es zeigen
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- also the top view of the control panel as a second embodiment.
Gemäß Fig. 1 ist ein Bedienfeld (1) dargestellt, auf dem die Funktionen angezeigt sind, die der Bediener von der Vorderseite des Druckers aus auslösen bzw. beeinflussen bzw. beobachten kann, ohne vom Rechner über eine Befehlsfolge auf den Drucker einwirken zu müssen. Diese sog. Parameter-Funktionen umfassen in den meisten Fällen bei Matrixdruckern das Ein- oder Ausschalten des Druckers (was auch durch einen getrennten Hauptschalter an der Seite des Druckers geschehen kann, was jedoch auch von der Vorderseite beobachtet werden kann), das Anschalten des Druckers an eine Datenquelle, das Trennen des Druckers von einer Datenquelle, den Papiertransport, das Papierende, eine Zeilenschrittschaltung, die Papierpositionierung, ein Programmieren des Druckers, den Testmodus, die Druckqualität, das Festabspeichern dieser Parameter, eine Fehleranzeige o.dgl.1, a control panel (1) is shown on which the functions are displayed which the operator can trigger or influence or observe from the front of the printer without having to act on the printer via a command sequence from the computer. In most cases, these so-called parameter functions for matrix printers include switching the printer on or off (which can also be done by a separate main switch on the side of the printer, which can also be observed from the front), and switching on the printer to a data source, the disconnection of the printer from a data source, the paper transport, the paper end, a line-stepping circuit, the paper positioning, programming the printer, the test mode, the print quality, the permanent storage of these parameters, an error display or the like.
Eine besondere übersichtlichkeit bei kleinster Bedienfeldfläche und Erhöhung der Anzahl der Parameter-Funktionen wird nunmehr dadurch erzielt, daß Gattungs-Funktionszeilen (2,3,4 und 4a) gebildet sind. Die Gattungs-Funktionszeile (2) enthält hier Bezeichnungen (5), die alle der Druckqualität (Pqual) unterzuordnen sind: Briefqualität drucken (LQP), angenäherte Briefqualität (NLQP) und Schnelldrucken (DQP). Die Gattungs-Funktionszeile (3) enthält hier den Druckertest, wobei noch freie Funktionsfelder vorhanden sind. In der Gattungs-Funktionszeile (4) wird das Menu aufgerufen, wobei eine horizontal ausgedruckte Menu-Auswahl mittels des Druckkopfes (nicht gezeigt) angefahren werden kann, indem der Druckkopf in den beiden Rechts- bzw. Links-Richtungen bewegt wird. Sobald die gewünschte Menu-Position durch den Druckkopf eingenommen ist, kann der damit verbundene Parameter durch "enter" bzw. "set" fest programmiert werden. Eine zusätzliche Gattungs-Funktionszeile (4a) enthält die verschiedenen Papierbewegungsschritte, wie z.B. Zeilenvorschub/Formatvorschub (lf/ff) und die Richtungen des Vorschubes, die mit Pfeilen bezeichnet sind. Alle Bezeichnungen (5) der Gattungs-Funktionszeilen (2 bis 4a) bilden eine Gattungs-Spalte (6). Ebenso bilden die übereinanderliegenden Bezeichnungen Einzelfunktionen (7,8 und 9) jeweils Spalten (10,11 und 12). Jeder dieser Einzelfunktions-Spalten (10 bis 12) ist eine separate Auslösetaste (13,14 bzw. 15) zugeordnet und auch die Gattungs-Spalte (6) weist nur eine Auslösetaste (16) auf. Die den Gattungs-Funktionszeilen (2,3,4 und 4a) zugeordneten Einzelfunktionen bilden ein erstes Teil-Bedienfeld (17).A special clarity with the smallest control panel area and an increase in the number of parameter functions is now achieved in that generic function lines (2, 3, 4 and 4 a) are formed. The generic function line (2) contains designations (5), which are all subordinate to the print quality (Pqual): print letter quality (LQP), approximate letter quality (NLQP) and fast print (DQP). The generic function line (3) here contains the printer test, although there are still free function fields. In the generic function line (4) the menu is called up, whereby a horizontally printed menu selection can be approached by means of the print head (not shown) by moving the print head in the two right and left directions. As soon as the desired menu position has been taken up by the print head, the associated parameter can be programmed with "enter" or "set". An additional generic function line (4a) contains the various paper movement steps, such as line feed / format feed (lf / ff) and the directions of the feed, which are indicated by arrows. All designations (5) of the generic function lines (2 to 4a) form a generic column (6). Likewise, the superimposed designations form individual functions (7, 8 and 9), columns (10, 11 and 12). Each of these individual function columns (10 to 12) is assigned a separate trigger button (13, 14 or 15) and the generic column (6) also has only one trigger button (16). The individual functions assigned to the generic function lines (2, 3, 4 and 4a) form a first partial control panel (17).
Reine Anzeige-Funktionen, wie z.B. "kein Papier" (no paper), "Fehler" (fault) oder "Rechner angeschaltet" (on line) sind in einem zweiten Teil-Bedienfeld (18) angeordnet. Um die augenblickliche Position des Bedieners nach außen erkennbar zu gestalten, ist jeder Gattungs-Funktionszeile (2 bis 4a) ein kennzeichnendes Mittel (19) zugeordnet, ebenso jeder Einzelfunktion (7 bis 9). Dieses kennzeichnende Mittel (19) besteht aus jeweils einer Leuchtdiode (20) neben der entsprechenden Beschriftung.Pure display functions, such as "No paper" ("no paper"), "fault" (fault) or "computer switched on" (on line) are arranged in a second part of the control panel (18). In order to make the current position of the operator recognizable from the outside, each generic function line (2 to 4a) is assigned a identifying means (19), as is each individual function (7 to 9). This characteristic means (19) consists of a light-emitting diode (20) next to the corresponding label.
Dementsprechend sind auch in dem zweiten Teil-Bedienfeld (18) Mittel und/oder Kennzeichen (19) für eine Zustandsanzeige angeordnet, die aus einer Leuchtdiode (20) oder aus einem entsprechenden Leuchtfeld bestehen.Correspondingly, means and / or indicators (19) for a status display are also arranged in the second partial control panel (18), which consist of a light-emitting diode (20) or a corresponding light field.
Die Auslösetaste (16) für die Gattungs-Spalte (6) ist mit einem Stufenschalter (16a) verbunden, so daß jedes Tippen die Funktionszeilen (2 bis 4a) um einen Sprung weiterschaltet, wobei im Kreislauf gearbeitet wird.The trigger button (16) for the generic column (6) is connected to a step switch (16a), so that each tap switches the function lines (2 to 4a) by one jump, working in a cycle.
Das zweite Teil-Bedienfeld (18) zeigt die gemischten Funktionen bzw. Anzeigen ebenfalls in einer Spalte (21) angeordnet. Die zugehörige Auslösetaste (22) ist ebenfalls mit einem Stufenschalter (22a) in der Art des Stufenschalters (16a) verbunden.The second part of the control panel (18) shows the mixed functions or displays also arranged in a column (21). The associated trigger button (22) is also connected to a tap changer (22a) in the manner of the tap changer (16a).
Die Einteilung des Bedienfeldes (1) kann vorteilhafterweise auch über ein LC-Display vorgenommen werden, wobei die jeweils gewählten Funktionen durch Größe und Umriß der Kennzeichnungen hervorgehoben werden.The control panel (1) can advantageously also be subdivided via an LC display, the functions selected in each case being emphasized by the size and outline of the identifications.
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- Control panel for printers, in particular for matrix printers, with displays and actuating members, for example for starting or stopping the printer, for connecting the printer to a data source, for the paper feed, for the end of the paper, for line spacing, for paper positioning, for the programming of the printer, for test mode, printing quality and the like, the control area being divided into horizontal lines and vertical columns, characterised in that in one control area (1), several generic function lines (2, 3, 4, 4a) arranged one above the other are formed, that associated with each generic function line (2 to 4a) is a designation (5), that all the designations (5) lying one above the other form a generic column (6), that within one generic function line (2 to 4a) one or more individual functions (7, 8, 9) to be associated with the respective genus are designated and that in each column (10, 11, 12) for the individual functions (7, 8, 9) and in the generic column (6) in each case only one actuating key (13 to 16) is provided and that the actuating key (16) for the generic column (6) actuates a step switch (16a) for selecting the function lines (2, 3, 4, 4a).
- Control panel according to Claim 1, characterised in that a first partial control area (17) arranged according to function groups and a second partial control area (18) reserved for mixed functions are provided.
- Control panel according to Claims 1 and 2, characterised in that associated with each individual function (7 to 9) is a characterising means (19) and that the characterising means (19) consists of a light-emitting diode (20) or of an illuminated area.
- Control panel according to Claims 1 to 3, characterised in that provided in the second partial control area (18) are means and/or characterising means (19) for a condition indication.
- Control panel according to Claims 1 to 4, characterised in that in the second partial control area (18), the mixed functions are arranged in a column (21) and that the actuating key (22) is likewise connected to a step switch (22a).
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