JP3906436B2 - Printer, printing method and recording medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a printer, a printing method, and a recording medium.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Generally, when electronic data is printed by a printer, the printer is connected to a processing device such as a personal computer (hereinafter, “personal computer” is called a personal computer), the electronic data to be printed is specified by the personal computer, and the paper is printed by the printer. Print an image or the like on the print medium.
[0003]
In recent years, with the spread of digital cameras, electronic data is acquired from a recording medium such as a memory card on which images are recorded by digital cameras, and images are displayed on a monitor screen of a monitor device connected to a printer. Printers capable of printing are known. According to such a printer, an image to be printed on an image recorded by a digital camera can be designated on the monitor screen.
[0004]
Also, since images shot with a digital camera are recorded as electronic data, image data shot with a digital camera using image processing application software on a personal computer is combined with data for composition such as documents and illustrations. Then, a new year card, a calendar, or a photo sticker with a frame can be created by printing on paper using a printer.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, according to a conventional printer, a digital camera user who does not own a personal computer or a digital camera user who is unfamiliar with the handling of a personal computer can use image data captured by the digital camera and data for composition such as documents and illustrations. There is a problem that it is difficult to create a printed material that combines the above.
In addition, in order to process an image shot by a digital camera using image processing application software on a personal computer, the printed material is a layout obtained by combining image data shot by a digital camera with composition data such as documents and illustrations. There is a problem that it takes a long time to create a file.
[0006]
On the other hand, the resolution of a digital image is determined by the number of pixels and the output size, and the number of pixels does not change unless pixel interpolation or pixel thinning is performed. Therefore, for example, when input image data of 1600 × 1200 pixels is printed in a 4 inch × 3 inch region, the resolution is 400 ppi.
[0007]
When the image output size is enlarged or reduced in the image processing application software, the number of pixels does not increase or decrease unless otherwise specified. Therefore, when the output size is increased, the resolution decreases, and when the output size is reduced, the resolution increases. For example, in the case of the above-described input image data, if the output size is enlarged to 8 inches × 6 inches, the resolution at the time of printing becomes 200 ppi. For example, if the output size of the input image data is reduced to 2 inches × 1.5 inches, the resolution at the time of printing is 800 ppi.
[0008]
Therefore, when the synthesis data is synthesized with the image data photographed by the digital camera, the resolution of the output image changes as the output size changes. For this reason, for example, when the resolution of the synthesis data in the synthesis file stored in the recording medium such as a memory card is lower than a predetermined value, the synthesis data is subjected to enlarged image processing and synthesized with the input image data. However, when a composite image is printed on paper, there is a problem that the image quality of the printed matter may deteriorate and the appearance may deteriorate.
[0009]
The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a printer, a printing method, and a recording medium that prevent deterioration in image quality of printed matter and improve appearance.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a printer, a printing method, and a recording medium in which an image recorded by an image recording device such as a digital camera and other images and characters can be easily created to create a printed matter. There is.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a printer, a printing method, and a recording medium that can quickly create a printed material in which an image recorded by an image recording apparatus such as a digital camera is combined with other images and characters. There is.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the printer of the first aspect of the present invention, the second control means is an electronic device for printing a list of a plurality of compositing data on the print medium based on the compositing data of the compositing file acquisition unit. Generating quality data relating to print quality for data and data for synthesis whose resolution is lower than a predetermined value among the data for synthesis, and capable of identifying the print quality of the data for synthesis based on the electronic data and the quality data Print the list. For this reason, when the resolution of the synthesis data in the synthesis file recorded on the first recording medium is lower than a predetermined value, the above-mentioned synthesis data is subjected to enlarged image processing of a predetermined size or more. Can be prevented. Therefore, when the image data and the composition data are combined and the combined image is printed on the print medium, the image quality of the printed matter is prevented from being deteriorated, and the appearance is improved.
[0011]
According to the printer of the second aspect of the present invention, the parameter retrieval unit retrieves the parameter corresponding to the identification data of the synthesis data acquired from the first recording medium from the predetermined table. Parameters for generating print data by combining the data are retrieved from a predetermined table by the identification data. Therefore, it is possible to create a printed matter that is laid out by combining an image recorded by the image recording apparatus with other images and characters by a single printer. Furthermore, the printed matter as described above can be easily created in a short time.
[0012]
According to the printer of the third aspect of the present invention, the display means displays the printing conditions corresponding to the identification data of the compositing file acquired from the first recording medium, so that the user can confirm the display of the printing conditions. It is possible to easily create a printed matter that is laid out by combining an image recorded by the image recording apparatus with other images and characters with a single printer. Therefore, it is possible to easily determine the size of the print medium necessary for output and the type of print medium.
[0013]
According to the printing method of claim 4 or the recording medium of claim 5 of the present invention, an electronic for printing a list of a plurality of compositing data on the print medium based on the compositing data of the compositing file. Generating quality data relating to print quality for data and data for synthesis whose resolution is lower than a predetermined value among the data for synthesis, and capable of identifying the print quality of the data for synthesis based on the electronic data and the quality data Print the list. For this reason, when the resolution of the synthesis data in the synthesis file recorded on the first recording medium is lower than a predetermined value, the above-mentioned synthesis data is subjected to enlarged image processing of a predetermined size or more. Can be prevented. Therefore, when the image data and the composition data are combined and the combined image is printed on the print medium, the image quality of the printed matter is prevented from being deteriorated, and the appearance is improved.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an example showing an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 5 show an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an ink jet printer capable of printing a photographic image independently without being connected to a personal computer.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the ink jet printer 100 according to the present embodiment obtains a compositing file from a frame card as a first recording medium in which various compositing files are stored in a recording medium such as a memory card. The image data is acquired and stored from the recording medium as the second recording medium in which the image file recorded by the digital camera is stored, and is obtained by processing the first image and the second image. For creating a synthesized image.
[0015]
The frame card is a PCMCIA standard memory card in which a plurality of compositing files composed of compositing data and identification data are recorded. The image represented by the composition data includes, for example, a decorative frame for a photographic image, a document or illustration for a New Year's card or Christmas card on which a photographic image is laid out on a postcard, and an image on which calendar dates are laid out on A4 paper. Etc. The identification data includes an identifier representing the type of data included in the composition file and the frame number of each composition data. Several identifiers are determined in advance for each type of compositing data created on the assumption that printing is performed with a predetermined layout, a predetermined print size, and a predetermined resolution. Here, for example, the identifier of the composition data for creating the postcard-sized sticker paper in which the same photographic image is inserted in a 16-frame decorative frame is “frm.”, And a New Year's card document is attached below the photographic image. The identifier of the composition data for creating is “msg.”, And the identifier of the composition data for creating the A4 calendar by attaching the calendar date below the photo image is “cld.”.
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 1, the inkjet printer 100 includes a conveyance unit 1, a printing unit 2, a control unit 3, a display unit 4, an operation unit 5, a guide unit 6, a data acquisition unit 7, and a storage unit 8. The transport unit 1, the printing unit 2, the control unit 3, the display unit 4, the operation unit 5, the guide unit 6, the data acquisition unit 7 and the storage unit 8 are provided in a box-shaped housing 9 shown in FIG.
[0017]
As shown in FIG. 2, the housing 9 is provided with a display unit 4 and an operation unit 5 on the upper surface, and a data acquisition unit 7, a power switch 91, a warning lamp 92 for notifying ink or paper out, and a guide unit 6 on the front surface. 1 is provided, and a conveyance unit 2, a printing unit 2, a control unit 3, and a storage unit 8 shown in FIG. A paper supply port 93 and a paper discharge port 94 are formed on the upper surface and lower front surface of the housing 9, respectively. A paper supply tray 95 is detachably provided at the paper supply port 93, and a paper discharge tray 96 is detachably provided at the paper discharge port 94.
[0018]
The conveyance unit 1 shown in FIG. 1 is provided inside the housing 9 between the paper supply port 93 and the paper discharge port 94, and contacts a conveyance roller (not shown) driven by a motor (not shown) and the like. And a driven roller (not shown) that conveys the sheet by friction. The conveying roller and the driven roller are made of a non-slip material such as rubber. The transport unit 1 can transport the paper from the paper supply port 93 to the paper discharge port 94 by rotating the transport roller and the driven roller.
[0019]
A printing unit 2 shown in FIG. 1 is provided adjacent to the conveyance unit 1 and includes a carriage (not shown) on which an ink tank and an inkjet head (not shown) are mounted, a step motor (not shown), and a direction perpendicular to the paper conveyance direction. And a carriage rail (not shown). The printing unit 2 can execute printing by a known inkjet method. Specifically, a carriage driven by a step motor moves reciprocally on the carriage rail at a position facing the sheet, and printing is performed by ejecting ink in an ink tank from an inkjet head onto the sheet conveyed by the conveyance unit 1. .
[0020]
The control unit 3 as the synthesizing unit, the first and second control units, and the parameter search unit includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a ROM (read only memory) in which a control program is recorded. The ROM stores a table storing predetermined identifiers and parameters corresponding to the respective identifiers. In the ROM, for example, a predetermined table is recorded in association with the identifiers “frm.”, “Msg.”, “Cld.” According to the above example. This table stores parameters such as image data allocation position, print paper size, print paper type, and print quality for each identifier. These parameters are used not only for generating print data but also for displaying printing conditions on the liquid crystal panel of the display unit 4. These parameters are, for example, the position and size of the image data allocated on the paper surface expressed in absolute coordinates, or a reference code indicating the print paper size. The CPU refers to these parameters at the time of the synthesis process, whereby image processing such as enlargement / reduction is performed on the image data, and the image data subjected to the image processing is synthesized with the synthesis data. The CPU acquires all the identification data from the recording medium via the data acquisition unit 7, searches for a parameter corresponding to the identification data from the table recorded in the ROM, and uses this parameter for the composition data and the image The data is synthesized and print data that can be interpreted and executed by the printing unit 2 is generated and stored in the storage unit 8. When the CPU receives a print request from the operation unit 5, the CPU controls the transport unit 1 and the printing unit 2 based on the print data. Further, the CPU generates electronic data for printing an index as a list of a plurality of compositing data on the printing paper based on the compositing data acquired from the frame card via the data acquisition unit 7, Quality data representing the quality of the data is generated, and the transport unit 1 and the printing unit 2 are controlled based on the electronic data and the quality data.
[0021]
The guide portion 6 is provided below the front surface of the housing 9 as shown in FIG. The guide unit 6 has a speaker 61 driven by the control unit 3 and outputs audio data read from the ROM as audio.
The data acquisition unit 7 as a compositing file acquisition unit and an image data acquisition unit is provided above the front surface of the housing 9, reads out the compositing file and image data recorded on the card slot 71 and the recording medium, and sends them to the control unit 3. And a reader (not shown) for transmission. A recording medium such as a PCMCIA standard memory card or a compact flash card generally used in a digital camera can be inserted into the card slot 71 together with an adapter.
[0022]
The storage unit 8 includes a RAM (Random Access Memory) for storing the synthesis file and image data acquired by the data acquisition unit 7 and the print data generated by the control unit 3.
[0023]
The operation unit 5 is provided on the upper surface of the housing 9 and has various keys on the key panel 50 as shown in FIG.
The print start key 501 is provided in front of the key panel 50, that is, on the side close to the data acquisition unit 7, has the largest and most conspicuous appearance among all the keys, and the operation surface is made of a transparent material. An LED (Light Emitted Diode) (not shown) is provided inside. This LED is controlled to blink in a state where printing can be started. When the print start key 501 is pressed, a print command is transmitted to the CPU.
[0024]
The all print keys 502 and the index key 503 are provided in front of the key panel 50 alongside the print start key 501. Among all the keys, the print key 502 is larger than the print start key 501 and has a generally rectangular shape with rounded corners. have. All print keys 502 and index keys 503 have operation surfaces made of a transparent material, and LEDs (not shown) are provided inside the operation surfaces.
[0025]
The range designation key 505 and the one-frame key 504 are provided in the back of the all print key 502 and the index key 503, and have a substantially oval shape slightly smaller than the all print key 502 and the index key 503. The range designation key 505 and the one-frame key 504 have operation surfaces made of a transparent material, and an LED (not shown) is provided inside each operation surface.
[0026]
Any of the print key 502, the index key 503, the range designation key 505, and the one-frame key 504 can be selected, and the LED of the selected key emits light.
The upper key 506 and the lower key 507 are provided in the back of the one-frame key 504, that is, vertically arranged on the display unit 4 side, and have triangular shapes that are line-symmetric with each other.
[0027]
The left key 508 and the right key 509 are provided side by side in the back of the print start key 501 adjacent to the upper key 506 and the lower key 507, and have a triangular shape that is axisymmetric to each other. The left key 508 and the right key 509 can change details of printing conditions in each section of the display unit 4.
[0028]
The frame key 510 and the filter key 511 are provided behind the print start key 501 and before the left key 508 and the right key 509, and are the smallest among all the keys.
The stop key 512 is provided in the back of the print start key 501 and has a shape slightly larger than the frame key 510 and the filter key 511. When the cancel key 512 is pressed, the data stored in the RAM is erased, and the document being printed is stopped from printing and discharged from the paper discharge port 94 with a blank space.
[0029]
The display unit 4 as display means is provided on the upper surface of the housing 9 adjacent to the back of the operation unit 5. The display unit 4 includes a segment type liquid crystal panel and displays printing conditions such as a printing paper size and a printing paper type corresponding to the identifier. The liquid crystal panel includes a selection section 401, a paper type section 402 for displaying details of printing conditions, a paper size section 403, a layout section 404, a photo size section 405, a photo selection section 406, a number section 407, an image quality section 408, and an automatic adjustment section. 409. FIG. 3 shows a state in which all segments of the liquid crystal panel are turned on. The display contents selected on the display unit 4 are set as printing conditions in the control unit 3 when the print start key 501 is pressed.
[0030]
The selection section 401 is a section that activates the section by displaying a triangle that selectively points to the section with the up key 506 and the down key 507. In the active section, the display can be switched by the left key 508 and the right key 509.
[0031]
The paper type section 402 is a section in which the display of options is switched to plain paper, photo print paper, and super fine paper.
The paper size section 403 is a section in which options display is switched to a postcard, a photo card, and A4.
The layout section 404 is a section in which the display of options is switched to the entire surface, the upper stage, the lower stage, the two divisions, the four divisions, the index, and the cutting guide. When “with cutting guide” is selected, the image can be printed with a register mark as a cutting guide. When the index is selected by the left key 508 or the right key 509 or the default setting of the control program, a switching signal for switching the control of the transport unit 1 and the printing unit 2 by the control unit 3 to index printing is transmitted to the recording medium. Each recorded image data has an identification code such as a photo number and a frame number for each sheet, for example, a maximum of 80 frames for A4 size paper and a maximum of 20 frames for photo card and postcard size. Attached and printed as an index image. When the image data recorded on the recording medium is composition data, when the resolution of each composition data is lower than a predetermined value, for example, “ * A quality mark such as “ Therefore, when printing is performed by performing enlarged image processing on a size larger than a preset print size using the composition data of the frame number with a quality mark such as “*”, the image quality of the printed matter deteriorates and looks good May get worse.
[0032]
The photo size section 405 is a section in which the display of options is switched to 4L, 2L, 4 × 6, L, E, and cards. The display of the photo size section 405 is determined by the paper size and layout settings.
The photo selection section 406 is a section that displays a number from 0 to 199 as the identification code of the image data recorded on the recording medium and the total number of image files and compositing files recorded on the recording medium.
[0033]
The number-of-sheets section 407 is a section that displays a number from 0 to 199 as the frame number of the composition data recorded on the frame card or the number of printed sheets.
The image quality section 408 is a section in which the display of options is switched to high image quality, high speed, and super high image quality.
The automatic adjustment section 409 is a section in which the display of options is switched without auto photo fine. When Auto Photo Fine is selected, the image data is automatically adjusted for image quality and printed.
[0034]
Hereinafter, the operation of the inkjet printer 100 will be described by dividing it into operation modes of index printing, frame setting, and composite printing.
When the power switch 91 is turned on, the control program starts up, and the guide unit 6 emits a voice “Please insert the card” prompting the insertion of the memory card.
[0035]
(1) Index print
When a memory card having an image file recorded by a digital camera is inserted into the card slot 71 and the index key 503 is pressed, the index key 503 is turned on. As shown in FIG. 4, the display unit 4 has default settings for the control program, such as photo print paper in the paper type section 402, postcard in the paper size section 403, index in the layout section 404, and high speed in the image quality section 408. The total number of image files recorded on the memory card is displayed in the selection section 406, and 1 is displayed as the number of prints in the number of sheets section 407.
[0036]
When the blinking print start key 501 is pressed, if thumbnail image data is recorded on the memory card, the thumbnail image data is read out, and a maximum of 5 horizontal rows and 20 vertical rows are arranged for each postcard size sheet. Print the frame image as an index with photo number. When the thumbnail image data is read and printed, the printing speed is extremely high.
[0037]
In the index print, it is possible to print the index of the composition data recorded on the frame card with the frame number and the quality mark on the composition image by the same operation as described above. The user can easily know what kind of compositing data is recorded on the frame card by printing the compositing data index, and the data for compositing the frame number with the quality mark. It is possible to know that if the enlarged image processing is performed to a size larger than the print size set in advance using, the image quality of the printed matter is deteriorated and the appearance may be deteriorated. FIG. 7 shows an example in which a quality mark is attached. In the index image 200 of the composition data shown in FIG. 7, the quality mark 102 of “*” is added to the composition images with the frame numbers 101 of 1, 6, 11, and 16. Therefore, it can be seen that it is better to avoid, for example, creating an A4 size composite image using the composition data whose frame numbers 101 are No. 1, No. 6, No. 11, and No. 16.
[0038]
(2) Frame setting
When the frame key 510 is pressed, the guide unit 6 emits a voice “Please insert the frame card” prompting insertion of the frame card. When a memory card or a frame card in which a photograph is recorded is inserted into the card slot 71, the CPU sequentially checks the identifiers of all image files or compositing files recorded on them. The CPU determines from the identifier whether the inserted memory card is a memory card in which image data is recorded or a frame card in which a compositing file is recorded. When the identifier indicates an image file such as “jpg”, it is determined that the image data is recorded on the memory card, and the all print key 502 is turned on to print all the image data one frame at a time. Enter mode. When all of the identifiers indicate a compositing file such as “frm.”, “Msg.”, “Cld.”, It is determined that the frame card is inserted in the card slot 71, and the compositing file is determined by the identifier. It is determined whether there is a single type or a plurality of types.
[0039]
(1) When the file type for composition is single
When the type of identifier is single, the CPU displays the printing condition corresponding to the identifier on the display unit 4 by referring to the ROM table. For example, when all of the identifiers are “msg.”, The sheet size section 403 is displayed on the display unit 4, the upper section is recorded in the layout section 404, the card is in the photo size section 405, and the memory card is recorded in the photo selection section 406. 0 is displayed in the total number and number of sheets section 407 of the compositing files. At this time, the number section 407 is active. In this state, as shown in FIG. 5, the frame number of the composition data to be combined with the image data can be designated by operating the left key 508 or the right key 509 in the number section 407. When the one-frame key 504 is pressed, the frame number is confirmed, and the composition data corresponding to the confirmed frame number is stored in the RAM together with the identifier of the composition data. If the number in the number-of-sheets section is 0 when the one-frame key 504 is pressed, the operation is invalid without determining the frame.
Thereafter, the operation mode is shifted to the composite print operation mode, and the guide unit 6 emits a sound prompting the user to insert a memory card on which image data is recorded, “Please insert a card on which a photograph is recorded”.
[0040]
(2) When there are multiple types of compositing files
When there are a plurality of types of identifiers, the printing conditions are not displayed on the display unit 4, the total number of image files recorded on the frame card is displayed in the photo selection section 406, and 0 indicating that the frame number is not selected. Is displayed in the sheet number section 407. At this time, the number section 407 is active. In this state, by operating the left key 508 or the right key 509 in the number-of-sheets section 407, it is possible to specify the frame number of the composition data to be combined with the image data. When the frame number is designated, the ROM table is referred to using the identifier corresponding to the designated frame number, so that the printing condition corresponding to the identifier is displayed on the display unit 4. When the one-frame key 504 is pressed, the frame number is confirmed, and the composition data corresponding to the confirmed frame number is stored in the RAM together with the identifier of the composition data. If the number in the number-of-sheets section is 0 when the one-frame key 504 is pressed, the operation is invalid without determining the frame number.
Thereafter, the operation mode is shifted to the composite print operation mode, and the guide unit 6 emits a sound prompting the user to insert a memory card on which image data is recorded, “Please insert a card on which a photograph is recorded”.
[0041]
(3) Composite print
When a memory card in which image data is recorded is inserted into the card slot 71, it is possible to select image data to be printed by being combined with combining data from the image data recorded in the memory card.
At this time, the print start key 501 blinks, the photo selection section 406 becomes active, and the photo number of the image to be printed among the images printed in the index by operating the left key 508 or the right key 509 is displayed in the photo selection section 406. Can be specified. When the blinking print start key 501 is pressed, the photo number is determined, and the image data corresponding to the photo number and the synthesis data are synthesized using the parameters determined by the identifier of the synthesis data stored in the RAM. The print data is generated in the RAM.
[0042]
When printing is started in the printing unit 2 based on the print data generated in the RAM, if the identifier stored in the RAM is “msg.”, For example, as shown in FIG. 103 and the characters and illustrations 104 are combined to complete the printed material 300. When the identifier stored in the RAM is “frm.” And the determined type of compositing data is a 16-frame decorative frame of a photographic image, the decorative frame is combined with the photograph recorded by the digital camera. The frame print is completed.
[0043]
In the printer according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the control unit 3 outputs electronic data for printing the index on the printing paper based on the composition data acquired from the frame card via the data acquisition unit 7. Generate quality data representing the quality of the composition data, and control the transport unit 1 and the printing unit 2 based on the electronic data and the quality data. For this reason, when the resolution of the composition data is lower than a predetermined value, a quality mark is attached to the composition image based on the quality data representing the quality of the composition data, so that the composition data to which the quality mark is attached is predetermined. It is possible to prevent the enlarged image processing larger than the size from being performed. Therefore, when the image data and the composition data are combined and the combined image is printed on the printing paper, the image quality of the printed matter is prevented from being deteriorated, and the appearance is improved.
[0044]
Further, in the present embodiment, a printed matter in which characters, illustrations, decorative frames, etc. are synthesized by automatically setting synthesis parameters and printing conditions corresponding to predetermined synthesis data for image data recorded by a digital camera. Can be easily created by the inkjet printer 100 alone.
[0045]
Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the printing conditions corresponding to the composition data are displayed on the display unit 4, the user can easily know the printing paper size and printing paper type necessary for output.
Furthermore, in this embodiment, it is possible to create a desired printed matter by executing processing for combining image data recorded by a digital camera and another image in a short time.
[0046]
In the present embodiment, the control program for controlling the ink jet printer 100 has been described as being pre-recorded in the ROM. However, the control program is downloaded by downloading the control program recorded on the recording medium to the printer. It may be provided.
[0047]
In the present embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the inkjet printer 100 capable of printing a photographic image independently without being connected to a personal computer has been described. However, in the present invention, the personal computer is connected and transmitted from the personal computer. It is possible to apply to a printer that prints an image on paper based on the electronic data to be recorded, and the electronic data transmitted from the personal computer connected to the personal computer and the image data recorded by a digital camera or the like The present invention can also be applied to a printer that selects electronic data transmitted from a recording medium and prints one of the images.
[0048]
In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to the ink jet printer 100 that prints a photographic image using an ink jet head. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is applied to a printer that prints figures and characters other than a photographic image. The present invention can be applied, and can also be applied to a printer using various print heads such as a dot impact method.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a printer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a printer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a display unit and an input unit in an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a display unit and an input unit in an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a display unit and an input unit in an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a display unit and an input unit in an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an index image of composition data in one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a printed matter created by a printer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Transport section
2 Printing department
3 Control unit (compositing means, first control means, second control means, parameter search means)
4 display section
5 Input section
7 Data acquisition unit (compositing file acquisition means, image data acquisition means)
8 storage unit
100 Inkjet printer
101 Frame number
102 Quality mark

Claims (5)

A printing section for printing an image on a print medium;
A transport unit for transporting the print medium to the printing unit;
A first file in which a synthesis file for printing a synthesized image obtained by processing the first image and the second image, and a synthesis file having identification data representing the attribute of the synthesis data are recorded. A synthesis file acquisition means for acquiring any one synthesis file from a recording medium;
Image data acquisition means for acquiring at least one image data from a second recording medium on which arbitrary image data is recorded;
Synthesizing means for synthesizing the synthesis data acquired from the first recording medium and the image data acquired from the second recording medium to generate print data;
First control means for controlling the printing unit and the transport unit based on the print data;
Electronic data for printing a list of a plurality of composition data on the print medium based on composition data of the composition file acquisition unit, and composition data having a resolution lower than a predetermined value among the composition data Second control means for generating quality data relating to print quality, and printing the list so that print quality of the composition data can be identified based on the electronic data and the quality data;
A printer comprising: 2. The printer according to claim 1, further comprising parameter search means for searching a parameter corresponding to the identification data acquired from the first recording medium from a predetermined table. 3. The printer according to claim 1, further comprising display means for displaying printing conditions corresponding to the identification data of the compositing file acquired from the first recording medium. A printing unit that prints an image on a print medium, and a method for printing using a printer that includes a transport unit that transports the print medium to the print unit,
Obtaining synthesis data for printing a synthesized image obtained by processing the first image and the second image, and a synthesis file having identification data representing an attribute of the synthesis data;
Acquiring image data; and
Synthesizing the composition data and the image data to generate print data;
Controlling and printing the printing unit and the transport unit based on the print data; and
Generating electronic data for printing a list of a plurality of composition data on the print medium based on the composition data of the composition file;
Generating quality data relating to print quality for data for synthesis whose resolution is lower than a predetermined value among the data for synthesis;
Printing the list so that the print quality of the composition data can be identified based on the electronic data and the quality data;
A printing method comprising: A recording medium that records a computer program for printing using a printer that includes a printing unit that prints an image on a printing medium, and a conveyance unit that conveys the printing medium to the printing unit,
A procedure for obtaining synthesis data for printing a synthesized image obtained by processing the first image and the second image, and a synthesis file having identification data representing an attribute of the synthesis data;
The procedure to acquire image data,
A procedure of combining the combining data and the image data to generate print data;
A procedure for controlling and printing the printing unit and the transport unit based on the print data;
Generating electronic data for printing a list of a plurality of composition data on the print medium based on the composition data of the composition file;
A procedure for generating quality data relating to print quality for data for synthesis whose resolution is lower than a predetermined value among the data for synthesis;
Printing the list so that the print quality of the composition data can be identified based on the electronic data and the quality data;
A recording medium on which a computer program is recorded.

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