Abstract: An image reading and recording apparatus includes a reading section for optically reading an image for output of image signals, and a recording section for generating and controlling a light beam to record the read image on the basis of the image signals. The apparatus further includes a light sensor for detecting the light beam at a predetermined position and for generating a record timing signal which determines start timing for control of the optical beam, a counter for determining lapse of a predetermined time since the generation of the record timing signal, and a read timing signal generator for generating, upon the lapse of the predetermined time, a read timing signal which determines timing for output of the image signals from the reading section.