Patent ID: 6281981
Filing Date: 2001-08-28
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
An image printing apparatus comprising:supply means for supplying printing paper of a predetermined width;data conversion means for receiving an image signal from the outside and converting said image signal into data for printing;printing means for printing at least one printing image longitudinally on said printing paper to obtain a print area, on the basis of said data for printing;control means for giving a cutting command which indicates a cutting position of said printing paper and directs a cutting means to cut said printing paper at said cutting position; andsaid cutting means for laterally cutting said printing paper as directed by said cutting command of said control means,wherein a print width by said printing means, corresponding to a lateral direction of said printing paper, is set to be not less than said predetermined width of said printing paper, andwherein said control means determines a first cutting position that is shifted to the side of said print area with respect to a printing start position of said print area and a final cutting position that is shifted to the side of said print area with respect to a printing end position of said print area, and gives said cutting command which indicates said first and final cutting positions to said cutting means.