Seiko epson corporation (20240208251). PRINTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING PRINTING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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PRINTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING PRINTING APPARATUS
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Minoru Nagaoka of NAGANO-KEN (JP)
PRINTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING PRINTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240208251 titled 'PRINTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING PRINTING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a printing apparatus that can detect the end of a label and determine if the size of the label matches the set size in a print request.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Control unit performs label size determination based on label end detection.
- Determines if the size of the leading label matches the set size in the print request.
- Stops transport if the size does not match, continues without further size determination if it matches.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various industries that require precise label printing, such as manufacturing, logistics, and retail.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the issue of incorrect label sizes being printed, which can lead to inefficiencies and errors in labeling processes.
Benefits:
- Ensures accurate label printing according to set size requirements.
- Improves overall efficiency in labeling operations.
- Reduces errors and waste in label printing processes.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be commercially applied in industries where accurate and consistent label printing is crucial, such as product packaging, shipping, and inventory management.
Prior Art: Readers can start searching for prior art related to label printing technologies, size determination in printing processes, and label end detection systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in label printing technologies, size detection algorithms, and automation in labeling processes.
Questions about Label Printing Technology: 1. What are the potential implications of inaccurate label printing in industries? 2. How does this technology improve efficiency in labeling operations?
Original Abstract Submitted
a printing apparatus includes a control unit configured to perform, after a print request received from an external device is received, based on a detection result of a label end detection unit, a label size determination processing of determining, for a leading label on which an image based on image data included in the print request is printed first, whether a size of the leading label matches a set size set in the print request or not, wherein the control unit, when it is determined by the label size determination processing that the size of the leading label does not match, causes the transport unit to stop transport, and when it is determined by the label size determination processing that the size of the leading label matches the set size, does not perform the label size determination processing on a label subsequent to the leading label.
