Abstract: An image forming apparatus for forming a plurality of images at different positions on a single recording sheet is disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a first switch for turning on/off a first power supply, a second switch for turning on a second power supply in response to an ON operation of the first switch, a communication unit for performing an image data communication with an external apparatus, and an operation holding unit for holding the ON operation of the first switch in response to an ON operation of the first power supply. The apparatus controls a holding operation of the operation holding unit, and the first and second switches, in accordance with a signal received via the communication unit.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus capable of incorporating a DF, an ADF or an RDF includes a digitizer for designating at least one area of an original, an image forming unit for forming an original image of the designated area on a transfer sheet, and a control section for adding a specific image to the designated area. The control section also allows a multi-copy or a two-sided copy operation for a plurality of designated areas with different colors. The apparatus also includes a memory, the area designation data of which is retained whether reset by a reset key or upon a power ON operation. In this case, only the designated areas are reset. The apparatus further includes a middle tray and a second sheet feeder, which are selectively used according to the types of sheets.

Abstract: An image recording apparatus includes a first recording unit, a second recording unit, and a control unit. The first recording unit scans an original image and records an image on a recording medium. The first recording unit has a first operation mode for evening a surface of the recording medium. The second recording unit records an image on the recording medium. The second recording unit has a second operation mode for evening the surface of the recording medium. The control unit controls the first and second recording units. The control unit controls the first recording unit so as to even the surface of the recording medium in the first operation mode at a start of image recording.

Abstract: There is disclosed an image forming apparatus capable of superposing two deesired images, by erasing a part of a latent image with light-emitting elements and forming another image with same light-emitting elements.

Abstract: There is a multi-color copying apparatus having image processing functions which can easily designate arbitrary areas when the trimming or masking is executed. This apparatus comprises: an area designating device to designate the first area of the original; a first developing device to develop the image of the first area in the first color; a second developing device to develop the image of the second area in the second color; and a control circuit for making the first developing device operative without making the second developing device operative in accordance with the designation of the first area and, after completion of the development of the image of the first area, making the second developing device operative without making the first developing device operative.

Abstract: There is a multi-color copying apparatus having image processing functions which can easily designate arbitrary areas when the trimming or masking is executed. This apparatus comprises: an area designating device to designate the first area of the original; a first developing device to develop the image of the first area in the first color; a second developing device to develop the image of the second area in the second color; and a control circuit for making the first developing device operative without making the second developing device operative in accordance with the designation of the first area and, after completion of the development of the image of the first area, making the second developing device operative without making the first developing device operative.

Abstract: An image recording apparatus includes a first image forming unit for forming a first image, a second image forming unit for forming a second image, and a control unit for controlling the first and second image forming units. The control unit controls the second image forming units to form the second image in a designated predetermined area.

Abstract: An image formation apparatus has an image forming section including an optical system for forming an image corresponding to an image of an original, a potential sensor for measuring a surface potential of a photosensitive drum for forming a latent image thereon, a potential measurement circuit for calculating an average value of the surface potential, and a controller for controlling an exposure of a halogen lamp according to an output for the potential measurement circuit. The apparatus can reproduce optimal images of different types of originals including newspaper articles or the like which generally cause background fogging.

Abstract: A coordinate input apparatus (editor) of a copying apparatus and the like includes: a tablet to output a signal indicative of a position which is arbitrarily designated; a pointing device to designate an arbitrary point on the tablet; a recognizing circuit to recognize the positions in the X and Y directions of the point designated by the pointing device; a data memory to store the positions of the designated point; a controller which, when a special area on the tablet is designated by the pointing device, allows the signal indicative of the special area to be output; and a correcting circuit to correct the range of the special area. The positions of the designated point in the X and Y directions are detected a plurality of times and compared. The input coordinate data is discriminated by the result of the comparison to see if it is valid or invalid. When the input data is valid, a copying operation is performed.

Abstract: A developer detecting device includes a developing unit for developing latent images with developer, a stirring unit for stirring the developer, a detector for detecting, during a stirring period, a decrease in the amount of developer and circuitry which outputs a signal detection only after a detection by the detector for at least one stirring period.

Abstract: An image formation apparatus such as a copying machine has an image forming section including an optical system, an AE mode selection key for setting the automatic density adjustment mode, UP and DOWN keys for manually adjusting the density level, an interruption selection key, a control circuit including a microcomputer for setting a standard density level in the automatic density adjustment mode, and a display for displaying the selected density adjustment mode. Depression of the AE mode selection key for the first time sets the automatic density adjustment mode, and depression of this key for the second time releases the automatic density adjustment mode. The apparatus can reproduce copies of optimal quality for different types of original.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus has a reciprocatingly movable member for forming an image on a record medium. The reciprocatingly movable member is moved and set to a predetermined home position before a first image is formed. A sensor is associated with the moving and setting operation of the reciprocatingly movable member. An error is detected if the sensor does not sense within a predetermined time which is clocked in synchronism with a control means.

Abstract: When the magnification is changed one or more times during the lens-moving period after a first magnification has been entered the last-entered magnification is made valid to prevent reproduction of an unwanted copy and to allow immediate reproduction of a desired copy. In an enlargement copying operation, the original is scanned for a length corresponding to a transfer paper sheet of a large size; in other copying operations, the original is scanned for a length corresponding to the size of the paper sheet. Over-heating of the original base is thus prevented during reproduction of copies of any size.

Abstract: A light quantity controller and an input device are disclosed. The light quantity controller comprises a light source, a photo-sensor to detect a light quantity of the light source, a signal source for generating a reference signal, a comparator for comparing the detected light amount with the reference signal, and control circuit to control a duty ratio of the energization to the light source in accordance with the compare result to maintain the light quantity of the light source at a constant level. The light quantity controller further comprises a comparator to compare the energization signal to the light source with a reference signal to detect the degradation of the light source. The input device has a key matrix including a plurality of input ports and a plurality of output ports of a control unit interconnected through switches. A signal source independent from the output ports of the key matrix is connected to at least one of the input ports through switches.