JP2001174938A - Photograph printing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To constitute a photographic printing device which allows continuous print processing even when the width of print paper is inadequate. SOLUTION: Control operation is so set that printing is feasible or not of the case photographic paper 1 of another magazine M is used in accordance with the width and print size of the photographic paper 1 of another magazine M when the photographic paper 1 of the one magazine M is completely consumed and that a layout to prevent the least useless consumption of the photographic paper 1 is determined when the print is feasible and that the printing is executed in accordance with this layout.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is provided with printing means for printing an image on print paper in a plurality of types of set print sizes, and has a width corresponding to the plurality of types of set print sizes when viewed in a longitudinal direction. The present invention relates to a photographic printing device configured to be capable of loading a plurality of types of long print paper.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As an example of a photographic printing apparatus configured as described above, which prints information of a frame image of a photographic film on photographic paper, a long print paper (usually photographic paper) is rolled. When the print paper is drawn out, the print paper (drawing processing) is performed by taking out the print paper as needed and performing print processing (exposure processing). This has necessitated an operation of artificially replacing a magazine for print paper or supplying print paper from a different magazine.

[0003]

Considering printing with a photographic printing apparatus, if the number of magazines that can be mounted at the same time is two, printing of a size corresponding to photographic paper of the width stored in the two magazines is possible. However, it is impossible to perform printing of a size that does not match the width of the photographic paper stored in the magazine, for example, when performing printing of five print sizes, and such an impossible situation occurs. At that time, the magazine was replaced according to the print size. or,
In order to make effective use of the photo printing device, there are times when it is desired to perform the printing process unattended at night, but with a conventional photo printing device, if the print size and the width of the printing paper are different as described above, Printing cannot be continued, and if the print paper is exhausted, the printing process cannot be continued. In view of this, it is conceivable to provide a photographic printing apparatus with a large number of magazines so that the print papers of the respective magazines can be automatically switched and used. Not.

It is an object of the present invention to rationally configure a photographic printing apparatus capable of performing print processing of each size even when print paper having a width suitable for the print size does not exist.

[0005]

A first feature of the present invention (claim 1) is that printing means for printing an image on print paper at a plurality of types of set print sizes is provided, and the width in the longitudinal direction is defined as the above. In a photographic printing apparatus configured to be capable of loading a plurality of types of long print paper having a width corresponding to a plurality of types of set print sizes, a normal operation mode for printing an image of a set print size corresponding to the print paper is provided. The image of the set print size smaller than the set print size corresponding to the print paper
Print control means for operating the printing means by switching to one or a plurality of unattended operation modes for printing, and instructing the print control means to input any one of the normal operation mode and the unmanned operation mode An input means is provided, and its operation and effect are as follows.

According to a second feature of the present invention (claim 2), in claim 1, a plurality of magazines for storing the long print paper in a roll shape can be loaded, and the print control means includes: In the unmanned operation mode, of the loaded magazines, the print paper is pulled out from the magazine containing the print paper having the largest width in the longitudinal direction and printed by the printing means. The operation and effect are as follows.

According to a third feature of the present invention (claim 3), based on the width of the print paper and the input print size, the input of the input print paper is based on the input print size. When performing printing of a print size, the printing apparatus includes a layout unit that seeks a layout that minimizes the waste of the print paper, and the print control unit is configured to perform printing on the print paper according to the layout by the layout unit. The operation and effect are as follows.

A fourth feature of the present invention (claim 4) is the scanner according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the scanner converts the image information of the photographic film into a digital signal, and the image converted into a digital signal by the scanner. And a memory for storing information, and the printing means comprises a print head for reading out the image information stored in the memory and printing it on print paper, and the layout means is laid out with respect to the memory. The processing mode is set so as to store the information in the state where the information is stored, and the operation and effect are as follows.

A fifth feature of the present invention is that, in the third or fourth aspect, a magazine containing print papers having different widths in a longitudinal view is mounted, and the print paper of one magazine is printed by the print. Is exhausted, the layout unit obtains a layout for the print paper of another magazine, and the printing is performed by the printing unit according to the layout. The effects are as follows.

A sixth feature of the present invention (claim 6) is the printer according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the layout means is a print paper used from a plurality of preset layouts. The processing mode is set so as to select the corresponding layout based on the width and the print size, and the operation and effect are as follows.

According to the first feature, when printing is performed in the normal operation mode based on the instruction input of the instruction input means, the print control means causes the print of the set print size corresponding to the print paper. When printing is performed in the unattended operation mode, the print control means performs one or a plurality of prints within the width of the print paper. In other words, if a print paper with a width suitable for the print size can be used, printing can be performed in the normal operation mode, and even if there is no print paper with a width suitable for the print size, a print paper with a width wider than that size can be used. Can be used in unattended operation mode, and one or more prints can be made on the print paper in the width direction to continue printing even when unattended operation is performed at night. Become.

According to the second feature, in the unmanned operation mode, the print paper is pulled out from the magazine storing the print paper having the maximum width in a roll shape, and the printing is performed by the printing means. Printing can be continued without falling into a state.

According to the third feature, the layout means determines the layout that minimizes the waste of the print paper based on the input print size and the width of the print paper, and the print control means determines the layout based on the layout. The printing is performed, so that printing can be performed even on a printing paper having a width different from that of the corresponding width.

According to the fourth feature, the image information of the photographic film is converted into a digital signal by a scanner in advance and stored in a memory, and the photographic film does not need to be handled at the time of printing. In addition to making the printing process easier, the layout means only performs the process of changing the structure of the data in the memory, so that it is possible to print with the required layout with the improvement of adding software. .

According to the fifth feature, since print papers of different widths are used, not only can proper printing corresponding to each width be possible, but if one print paper is consumed, another print paper is used. By setting a layout that minimizes waste when using print paper, it is also possible to perform printing based on this layout, and to continue printing without having to manually replace the print paper Becomes possible.

According to the sixth feature, since a layout preset in accordance with the width of the print paper and the print size is selected, a processing time is required as in the case of one involving arithmetic processing. There is no processing and there is no mistake.

[Effects of the Invention] Therefore, a photographic printing apparatus which can continue the printing process even when the width of the printing paper is not appropriate and can be operated unattended at night has been rationally constructed. Also, it is possible to select a print paper of a printable width without fail and continue printing, and when printing on a print paper of a width suitable for the print size, the waste of the print paper can be minimized, and the hardware Unattended printing can be easily performed with the improvement of adding software without changing the software, and the special operation for changing the print paper is performed while enabling the use of different widths of print paper. Thus, printing can be continued even in an unattended state, and layout can be performed with quick and accurate processing to continue printing.

[0018]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a printing unit A for exposing and developing silver halide photographic paper (hereinafter referred to as photographic paper) as print paper, and processing and transfer of information necessary for the printing unit A And an operation unit B for performing the above-mentioned operations, a photographic printing apparatus is configured. The photographic printing apparatus is also called a digital minilab, and the printing unit A transports the roll-shaped photographic paper 1 stored in the two photographic paper magazines M, M to the inside of the apparatus and cuts it into a print size. At the same time, the photographic paper 1 cut in this way is exposed in an exposure unit Ex as a printing means, and the exposed photographic paper 1 is sent to a development processing unit De having a plurality of development processing tanks for development. Then, after drying in the drying section Dr, the sheet is sent to the upper surface of the apparatus, sent to the sorter 3 from the horizontal feed conveyor 2, and sorted and accumulated in order units. The operating section B is provided with a scanner S for converting a frame image of the photographic film 4 into a digital signal and a monitor 5 for displaying various information at the upper position of the desk-shaped object. And an input / output unit 7 for inputting and outputting information from a storage medium such as an MO or FD.

As shown in FIG. 4, the photographic printing apparatus includes a controller 8 (an example of a print control unit and an instruction input unit) including hardware such as a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O interface. Part Ex, development processing part De, drying part Dr, monitor 5,
A signal system for controlling the console 6 and the input / output unit 7 is formed. The scanner S sends a light beam from a halogen lamp 10 as a light source to a light control filter 11 and a mirror tunnel 12 to adjust the color distribution and intensity distribution of the light beam, and supports the photographic film 4 supported on a film carrier 13.
And a system for guiding a light beam transmitted through the frame image of the photographic film 4 to a CCD line sensor 16 via a mirror 14 and an optical lens 15, and the CCD line sensor 16 has a R ( Red), G
The mirrors are arranged by arranging photoelectric conversion elements having filters of respective hues so as to take in in a state of being separated into three primary colors of (green) and B (blue) in three rows along the main scanning direction. By swinging the photographic film 4 or moving the photographic film 4, the image information can be continuously taken in the sub-scanning direction. Note that the image information captured by the scanner S is stored in the RAM (memory) of the controller 8 in a state where the image information is managed for each frame on an order basis.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the exposure unit Ex is provided with a photographic paper 1 from one of two photographic paper magazines M, M.
And a cutter 22 for cutting the photographic paper 1 from the introduction and transport mechanism C1 into a print size, and a print size as described above. A pre-conveyance mechanism C2 having a number of drive rotary type pressure rollers 24 so as to convey the cut photographic paper 1 to an exposure position where an exposure head 23 (an example of a print head) is arranged; An exposure head 23 for performing the printing, a post-conveying mechanism C3 having a number of drive rotary type pressure-contact rollers 25 for sending out the photographic paper 1 exposed by the exposure head 23, and the photographic paper 1 conveyed by the post-conveying mechanism C3 to E A distribution mechanism C4 is provided for distributing to a three-row conveyance path in the case of a standard size such as a size or an L size, and sending out without distributing in the case of a large size. It has been made. The photographic paper from the distribution mechanism C4 is sent to the developing unit De in a parallel state on the three-line transport path, and thereafter, the drying unit Dr
It is configured to be dried and sent out. Although not shown in the drawings, each of the introduction / transport mechanism C1, the cutter 22, the front transport mechanism C2, the rear transport mechanism C3, and the distribution mechanism C4 is interlocked with a drive device such as a stepping motor that is independently driven.

The exposure head 23 forms three rows of exposure lines on the photographic paper 1 so as to expose three primary colors of light of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) along the main scanning direction. During exposure, the photographic printing paper 1 is fed in the sub-scanning direction, and a line along the main scanning direction of the image information stored in the RAM in synchronization with the speed at which the photographic printing paper 1 is sent in the sub-scanning direction. Data is read out line by line and the exposure head 23
And the control mode is set to drive the exposure head 23. The exposure head 23 can use a fluorescent beam method, a liquid crystal shutter method, a FOCRT, or the like.

The two magazines M, M are a print section A
As shown in FIG. 3, the high level is referred to as a first set position R1, and the low level is referred to as a second set position R2.
1 includes a first set switch SW1 for detecting that the magazine M is mounted, and a second set switch SW2 for detecting that the magazine M is mounted at the second set position R2. The magazine M is provided with a support shaft 28 for rotatably supporting the rolled photographic paper 1 and a pair of pressure rollers for transporting the rolled photographic paper 1 supported by the support shaft 28 in a pressed state. 29, and the pressure roller 29
One pressure roller 29 so that the roller can be driven from outside the magazine.
Is provided with an input gear 30 composed of a spur gear.
When the magazine M is set at any of the first and second set positions R1 and R2, a drive gear 31 that meshes with the input gear 30 of the magazine M is provided at the first and second set positions R1 and R2, An access motor 3 that can be switched in the forward and reverse directions so as to drive the respective drive gears 31, 31.
2, 32 are provided. When the printing paper 1 is supplied from the magazine M to the inside of the printing unit A, the printing paper 1 is driven in the normal rotation direction in synchronization with the access motor 32 and the introduction / transportation mechanism C1, or the access motor 32 is not energized. When the photographic paper 1 is returned to the magazine as described later, the access motor 32 and the introduction / conveyance mechanism C1 are synchronously driven to rotate in reverse to drive the introduction / conveyance mechanism C1 forward in a freely rotatable state. Is performed.

In this photographic printing apparatus, a normal operation mode for printing an image of a print size corresponding to the size of the photographic paper 1, that is, the width of the photographic paper 1 as viewed in the longitudinal direction, and a print mode corresponding to the size of the photographic paper 1 It is possible to operate by switching to an unattended operation mode in which one or a plurality of images having a print size smaller than the size are arranged and printed in the width direction, and this switching is performed by inputting an instruction from the console 6; The console 6 functions as an instruction input unit. The normal operation mode and the unmanned operation mode are normally used when the operator is resident near the photo printing apparatus and monitors the operation, and the normal operation mode is selected, and the photo printing apparatus is used at night when the operator returns home. Is operated, the unmanned operation mode is selected. Hereinafter, the normal operation mode and the unmanned operation mode will be described in relation to the automatic switching operation of the magazine M.

In the normal operation mode, as described above, an image having a print size corresponding to the width of the photographic paper 1 as viewed in the longitudinal direction is printed. The photographic paper 1 and the print size correspond when either the length of the long side or the short side of a certain print size matches the width of the rolled photographic paper 1 in the longitudinal direction. I have. In general, L size (88.9 mm x 127 mm)
Print size is frequently used and two magazines M
The photographic paper 1 corresponding to the L size, that is, 88.9 mm wide or 127 mm wide in the longitudinal direction
A magazine M containing photographic paper 1 having a width is set and operated. On the other hand, in the unmanned operation mode, a magazine M containing a wider photographic paper 1, for example, a photographic paper 1 having a width of 304.8 mm, is set and operated on at least one side.
As described above, when the unmanned operation mode is instructed and input from the console 6 in a state where the wide printing paper 1 is set, the controller 8 makes the printing paper 1 having the largest width among the two magazines M set. Photographic paper 1 from magazine M with interior
Is controlled to be drawn out and printed on the photographic paper 1.

When printing is performed in the normal operation mode or the unmanned operation mode using the photographic paper 1 of one magazine M, and the remaining amount of the photographic paper 1 of the magazine M falls below a preset value. Contains photographic paper 1 of another magazine M
The control operation is set so that printing can be continued by using, and the control operation will be described below.

That is, the control operation can be represented as a "paper management routine" shown in the flowchart of FIG.
It is determined whether or not the magazine M has been newly set based on the state of the second set switches SW1 and SW2. If it is determined that the magazine M has been newly set (mounted), (#
101) and execute an initial value setting routine (#
(Step 200) Next, when printing is being performed by the printing unit A (Step # 102), a remaining amount measurement routine is executed (Step # 300), and thereafter, information indicating the magazine M in use is displayed. A process of displaying the information indicating the remaining amount of the photographic paper 1 in each magazine M on the monitor 5 is performed (# 103 step). Next, when it is determined that the remaining amount of the photographic paper 1 of the magazine M in use has dropped below the setting (# 104 step), the layout table corresponding to the print size is referred to (to be described in detail later). At the same time, the printing paper 1 of the other magazine M
The remaining magazine M is checked to determine whether the other magazine M is usable (steps # 105 and # 106), and if so, a magazine switching routine is executed (step # 400). When the other magazine M is unusable, the supply of the photographic paper 1 from the magazine M is stopped, and the process of displaying the information requesting the photographic paper supply on the monitor 5 is performed. (#
107, # 108 step).

In the initial setting routine (# 200 step), as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6, when it is determined that the magazine M has been newly set, the magazine M is set.
That performs processing for storing data of a preset length of photographic paper 1 in a data area (using the RAM or a register in the CPU, etc.) corresponding to the position where is set (mounted). (Steps # 201 to # 203). In the remaining amount measurement routine (step # 300), as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7, the position where the magazine M in use is set is determined, and the data in the data area corresponding to the position is read out. After performing the process of subtracting the length of the printing paper 1 consumed by printing, the process of writing the subtraction result in the same data area is performed (steps # 301 to # 305). The length of the photographic paper 1 consumed by the printing is determined by the rotation amount of the motor for driving the introduction / conveyance mechanism C1 or the motor for driving the front conveyance mechanism C2 (the driving pulse in the case of a stepping motor). Is proportional to the number of
Is to be measured based on In particular, it is also possible to configure to measure the length of the photographic paper 1 consumed by using a dedicated sensor such as a rotary encoder.

In the magazine switching routine (step # 400), as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8, the access motor 32 and the introduction / transport mechanism C1 corresponding to the magazine M in use are simultaneously reversely operated in a synchronized state. After the end of the photographic paper 1 is returned into the magazine by the reverse rotation, the access motor 32 and the introduction / conveyance mechanism C1 are rotated in the forward direction (the direction in which the photographic paper 1 is sent to the printing unit A side).
, The photographic paper 1 in the magazine is fed to a position where it can be processed (# 401, # 402).
Step), after the process of switching the magazine M used in this manner, the image in the print data memory for driving the exposure head 23 based on the width of the photographic paper 1 stored in the magazine M and the layout table. The data area, the number of pixels, and the image orientation are set, and after the image data is converted based on these settings, the process shifts to print processing (steps # 403 to # 406).

More specifically, the image information captured by the scanner S is stored in an image area of a RAM, and the image information is stored in the photographic paper 1 as described above.
While relatively moving the exposure head 23 and the exposure head 23 in the sub-scanning direction.
The data is read out line by line and transferred to drive the exposure head 23.

The above-mentioned layout table is shown in FIG. 9 or FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, the paper width is set in advance corresponding to each print size. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the paper width is 88.8 mm corresponding to the L size (88.9 mm × 127 mm) as the print size. 9 mm, 101.6 mm, 1
Layout information corresponding to 27 mm, 254 mm, and 304.8 mm is set.

The information is 88.9 mm as shown in FIG.
In the image area where the width (W) is 88.9 mm and the length (F) is 127 mm corresponding to the paper width of
Data with standard image orientation and width (W) of 88.9 mm and length (F) corresponding to a paper width of 101.6 mm
Is a 127 mm image area, the number of images is 1, the image orientation is standard data (a blank (V) of 13 mm is formed in the width direction), and the width corresponding to the paper width of 127 mm ( W) is 127 mm and length (F) is 88.9
mm, the number of images is 1, the image orientation is rotated, and the image area has a width (W) of 254 mm and a length (F) of 88.9 mm corresponding to a paper width of 254 mm. Where the number of images is 2 and the image orientation is rotated, and the width (W) corresponding to the paper width of 304.8 mm
Is an image area having a size of 266.7 mm and a length (F) of 127 mm, data having three images and standard image orientation is set (a margin (V) of 38.1 mm in the width direction is formed). Then, the image data is written to the print data memory in accordance with the arrangement of the image areas in the layout table as described above.

The number of images means the number of images simultaneously printed on the photographic paper 1 by the exposure head 23.
The posture is such that the longitudinal direction of the image is along the conveyance direction of the photographic paper 1 (standard posture in the layout table of FIG. 9),
One of two states, that is, a rotation posture (rotation by 90 degrees) in which the longitudinal direction of the image extends in a direction orthogonal to the conveyance direction of the printing paper 1 is selected. In step # 406, a process is performed in which the image information captured by the scanner S and stored in the RAM is converted based on the data in the layout table and then stored again in the RAM (the data memory for printing). Further, control is performed such that the photographic paper 1 is cut by the cutter 22 at the position indicated by the value of the length (F) for setting the data area.

However, the method of using the above-described layout table differs between the normal operation mode and the unmanned operation mode. That is, in the normal operation mode, in the case of the L-size print size, the width of the information in the layout table when viewed in the longitudinal direction is 88.9 mm or 128.9 mm.
While only data about 7mm is used,
In the unmanned operation mode, all the data of the layout table is used. (As a practical matter, in the unmanned operation mode, since the wide photographic paper 1 is set,
In most cases, data about the width or the 304.8 mm width is used.)

As described above, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the paper width is 88.9 mm corresponding to the print size of 101.6 mm × 127 mm, and the paper width is 108.9 mm.
Layout information corresponding to 6 mm, 127 mm, 254 mm, and 304.8 mm is set.

The information is 88.9 mm as shown in FIG.
"Impossible" data is set according to the width of
The width (W) is 101. corresponding to the paper width of 1.6 mm.
An image area having a length (F) of 127 mm and a length of (F) of 127 mm.
m is an image area having a width (W) of 127 mm and a length (F) of 101.6 mm corresponding to a paper width of 1 m.
And the data in which the image orientation is rotated by 90 degrees, and 254 mm
Width is 254mm and length is 1 corresponding to the paper width
In the image area of 01.6 mm, the number of images is 2, the image orientation is rotated by degrees, and the width (W) is 304.8 mm and the length (F) corresponding to the paper width of 304.8 mm.
Is an image area of 127 mm, the number of images is 3, and the data with the standard image orientation are set.

The print size is 101.6 mm × 1
Also in the case of 27 mm, in the normal operation mode, the width of the information in the layout table as viewed in the longitudinal direction is 101.6 mm or 127 m in the normal operation mode.
In the unmanned operation mode, all the data of the layout table except for the width of 88.9 mm is used (actually, for the width of 254 mm or 304.8 mm, in the unmanned operation mode). In most cases).

Since the layout table is set as described above, when the magazine M is switched as in step # 105 of the flowchart of FIG. 5, as a result of referring to the layout table, a size of 101.6 mm × 127 mm is obtained. In the situation where the photographic paper 1 having a width of 88.9 mm is stored in the other magazine M regardless of the situation where printing is desired, "impossible" as shown in the layout table
If the width of the photographic paper 1 of the other magazine M is the same as the width of the photographic paper 1 on which printing has been performed earlier when switching the magazine M, the processing is stopped. In the unmanned operation mode, the width of the photographic paper 1 of the other magazine M is smaller than the width of the photographic paper 1 on which printing has been performed earlier in the unattended operation mode. In the case (for example, when switching from the photographic paper 1 having a width of 304.8 mm to the photographic paper 1 having a width of 254 mm), the posture of the print is switched by 90 degrees, and the number of images when the exposure is performed by the exposure head 23 is reduced to a plurality. The setting enables printing in a form that minimizes the waste of the photographic paper 1. When a plurality of images are printed, the operator performs a process of artificially cutting the photographic paper 1 after the printing process.

That is, a plurality of magazines M for accommodating the photographic paper 1 are used even during unmanned operation at night, and one magazine M is used.
When the remaining amount of the photographic paper 1 is reduced, the control is performed to supply the photographic paper 1 from another magazine M to the exposure unit Ex and continue the printing. The layout table corresponding to the width of the photographic paper 1 of the magazine M of FIG.
When it is possible, a layout that minimizes the waste of the photographic paper 1 is set. In this layout, the posture that is actually printed on the photographic paper 1 with respect to an image area such as a frame memory, The frame image is converted by setting the number of images, and the converted data is stored again. As a result, the image data is read out line by line and the exposure head 23 is read.
The required image can be continuously printed in a required size by performing a simple process of transferring and driving the image.

[Other Embodiments] In addition to the above-described embodiment, the present invention comprises, for example, three or more magazines M, and automatically switches photographic paper from each magazine and sends it to an exposure unit. It is also possible to configure the layout means so as to obtain, by calculation, a layout that minimizes the waste of photographic paper based on the print size and the width of the photographic paper 1, and when the magazine is set. It is also possible to set the processing mode to determine the remaining amount of photographic paper by setting the initial number of sheets that can be printed on the photographic paper in the magazine and performing processing to reduce the number of printed sheets from this initial number It is.

Further, the present invention can be applied to a printing apparatus using something other than photographic paper as print paper, and a plurality of roll-shaped photographic papers are set in the apparatus without a photographic paper magazine. It is also possible to apply to a photo print device having a structure.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a photographic printing apparatus.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a photographic paper transport path from a photographic paper magazine to a development processing unit.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a conveyance path of photographic paper from a photographic paper magazine.

FIG. 4 is a block circuit diagram illustrating a configuration of a photo printing device.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a paper management routine.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of an initial value setting routine.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a remaining amount measurement routine.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a magazine switching routine.

FIG. 9 shows a layout table.

FIG. 10 shows a layout table.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 print paper 4 photographic film 8 print control means 23 print head Ex printing means S scanner

Claims (6)

[Claims] A printing means for printing an image on print paper in a plurality of types of set print sizes is provided, and a plurality of types of long prints having a width corresponding to the plurality of types of set print sizes in a longitudinal direction are provided. What is claimed is: 1. A photographic printing apparatus configured to be capable of loading print paper, comprising: a normal operation mode for printing an image having a set print size corresponding to the print paper; and a set print size smaller than the set print size corresponding to the print paper. Print control means for operating the printing means by switching to one or more unattended operation modes for arranging one or a plurality of images in the width direction, and the print control means includes one of the normal operation mode and the unmanned operation mode. Instruction input means for inputting any of the following Photo is provided printing apparatus. 2. The printer according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of magazines for accommodating the long print paper in a roll shape can be loaded therein, and the print control unit is configured such that, in the unattended operation mode, among the loaded magazines, the magazine is viewed in a longitudinal direction. 2. The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said printing paper is drawn out of a magazine which stores the printing paper having the largest width in the above, and is printed by said printing means. 3. A layout that minimizes waste of print paper when performing printing of the input print size on the print paper based on the width of the print paper and the input print size. 3. The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a layout unit for obtaining the print data, and wherein the print control unit is configured to perform printing on print paper in accordance with the layout by the layout unit. 4. A scanner for converting image information of a photographic film into a digital signal, and a memory for storing image information converted into a digital signal by the scanner, wherein the printing means includes an image information stored in the memory. 4. A print head configured to read out and print on print paper, wherein the layout means is configured to store information in a laid-out state in the memory. The photographic printing device according to claim 1. 5. In a state in which a magazine containing print papers having different widths in a longitudinal direction is mounted, when print paper of one magazine is consumed by printing, the print paper of another magazine is used. 5. The photographic printing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein said layout means determines a layout, and performs printing by said printing means in accordance with the layout. 6. A processing mode is set so that the layout unit selects a corresponding layout from a plurality of preset layouts based on a print paper width to be used and the print size. The photographic printing device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein