Abstract: A method for forming an image includes: receiving a first image-forming job, and performing a first image-forming operation according to a first recording-medium transport rule; receiving a second image-forming job, and performing a second image-forming operation according to a second recording-medium transport rule. The first image-forming job and the second image-forming job are consecutively outputted image-forming jobs, and recording-medium transport directions of at least one page of the first image-forming job and at least one page of the second image-forming job are different.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a storage apparatus, a process cartridge and a connection apparatus. The process cartridge includes a cartridge body; a photosensitive drum, rotatably installed at the cartridge body, where the photosensitive drum is configured with an image-forming region capable of generating an electrostatic latent image; a potential detection part, configured to detect an electrical signal on the image-forming region; a storage apparatus, where the storage apparatus includes an electrical contact configured to be electrically connected to an electrical contact portion disposed on the image-forming apparatus main body; and a first electrical connection part, where the first electrical connection part includes a transmission terminal; and the transmission terminal is electrically connected to the electrical detection part and configured to be electrically connected to the electrical contact portion.

Abstract: An image processing method, an image forming apparatus, and a storage medium are provided in embodiments of the present disclosure. The image processing method includes acquiring a first color component value and a second color component value of each pixel of a to-be-processed image in a preset color space; determining a color cast pixel according to the first color component value and the second color component value of each pixel; and performing pixel correction on each color cast pixel to obtain a corrected to-be-processed image. In the technical solutions of various embodiment of the present application, the color cast pixel in the to-be-processed image is determined by the first color component value and the second color component value of the pixel, and the pixel correction is performed on the color cast pixel, which removes colored noise in the printed image and improves image printing quality.

Abstract: A chip, a chip set, an electrical parameter detection method, a consumable, and an image forming apparatus are provided in embodiments of the present disclosure. The chip is capable of being installed on the consumable; and the consumable is capable of being detachably installed on the image forming apparatus. The chip includes an installation detecting terminal; a chip controller configured to control the installation detecting terminal to output a low level after the chip is powered on; and a storage unit configured to store a time control parameter, where the time control parameter is configured to control a time point for the installation detecting terminal to output the low level. The above configuration can realize that the signal conflict between a plurality of chips is not generated when detecting whether the plurality of chips is in a desired contact with the image forming apparatus.

Abstract: A consumable chip applied to a consumable includes a memory and a controller. The memory is used to store information of a consumable product of an image formation device. The controller is configured to control the consumable chip to generate a predetermined signal to cause the image formation device to perform a target operation according to the predetermined signal. The consumable chip is mounted at the consumable. The consumable is detachably mounted at the image formation device.

Abstract: A chip, a chip set, an electrical parameter detection method, a consumable, and an image forming apparatus are provided in embodiments of the present disclosure. The chip is capable of being installed on the consumable; and the consumable is capable of being detachably installed on the image forming apparatus. The chip includes an installation detecting terminal; a chip controller configured to control the installation detecting terminal to output a low level after the chip is powered on; and a storage unit configured to store a time control parameter, where the time control parameter is configured to control a time point for the installation detecting terminal to output the low level. The above configuration can realize that the signal conflict between a plurality of chips is not generated when detecting whether the plurality of chips is in a desired contact with the image forming apparatus.

Abstract: A method for forming an image includes: receiving a first image-forming job, and performing a first image-forming operation according to a first recording-medium transport rule; receiving a second image-forming job, and performing a second image-forming operation according to a second recording-medium transport rule. The first image-forming job and the second image-forming job are consecutively outputted image-forming jobs, and recording-medium transport directions of at least one page of the first image-forming job and at least one page of the second image-forming job are different.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a toner cartridge, a method for detecting a remaining toner amount, and an image-forming apparatus. The toner cartridge, installed on an image-forming apparatus, includes a toner hopper, configured to hold toner; a stirring unit, disposed in the toner hopper and configured to stir the toner in the toner hopper; and a detection unit, disposed on the stirring unit and configured to be in contact with the toner during a process of stirring the toner by the stirring unit and output a current signal. A housing of the toner cartridge is disposed with electrical connection contacts, and the detection unit is electrically connected to the image-forming apparatus through the electrical connection contacts. Whether the toner cartridge is short of toner before printed images are defective due to lack of toner is realized, and the detection process is relatively convenient with low detection cost.

Abstract: A consumable chip applied to a consumable includes a memory and a controller. The memory is used to store information of a consumable product of an image formation device. The controller is configured to control the consumable chip to generate a predetermined signal to cause the image formation device to perform a target operation according to the predetermined signal. The consumable chip is mounted at the consumable. The consumable is detachably mounted at the image formation device.

Abstract: A chip, a chip set, an electrical parameter detection method, a consumable, and an image forming apparatus are provided in embodiments of the present disclosure. The chip is capable of being installed on the consumable; and the consumable is capable of being detachably installed on the image forming apparatus. The chip includes an installation detecting terminal; a chip controller configured to control the installation detecting terminal to output a low level after the chip is powered on; and a storage unit configured to store a time control parameter, where the time control parameter is configured to control a time point for the installation detecting terminal to output the low level. The above configuration can realize that the signal conflict between a plurality of chips is not generated when detecting whether the plurality of chips is in a desired contact with the image forming apparatus.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electrical parameter detection method, a chip, a consumable, and an image forming apparatus. The electrical parameter detection method includes: configuring an installation detecting pin to be at a high level by an image forming control unit; controlling a voltage of an installation detecting terminal to be at a low level by a chip control unit, such that a current loop is formed between the image forming apparatus and the chip; and determining, by the image forming apparatus, whether the image forming apparatus is in a desired contact with the chip according to an electrical parameter of the current loop.

Abstract: An image processing method, an image forming apparatus, and a storage medium are provided in embodiments of the present disclosure. The image processing method includes acquiring a first color component value and a second color component value of each pixel of a to-be-processed image in a preset color space; determining a color cast pixel according to the first color component value and the second color component value of each pixel; and performing pixel correction on each color cast pixel to obtain a corrected to-be-processed image. In the technical solutions of various embodiment of the present application, the color cast pixel in the to-be-processed image is determined by the first color component value and the second color component value of the pixel, and the pixel correction is performed on the color cast pixel, which removes colored noise in the printed image and improves image printing quality.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electrical parameter detection method, a chip, a consumable, and an image forming apparatus. The electrical parameter detection method includes: configuring an installation detecting pin to be at a high level by an image forming control unit; controlling a voltage of an installation detecting terminal to be at a low level by a chip control unit, such that a current loop is formed between the image forming apparatus and the chip; and determining, by the image forming apparatus, whether the image forming apparatus is in a desired contact with the chip according to an electrical parameter of the current loop.

Abstract: A chip used for a replaceable unit of an image forming apparatus includes a storage unit configured to store related parameters of the replaceable unit, a plurality of electrical contacts, and an impedance branch. The image forming apparatus is provided with an electrical contact terminal. An electrical contact is capable of electrically connecting to the electrical contact terminal. One end of the impedance branch is connected to at least one of the plurality of electrical contacts for achieving a detection of contact reliability between the at least one of the plurality of electrical contacts connected to the impedance branch and the electrical contact terminal of the image forming apparatus.

Abstract: A chip used for a replaceable unit of an image forming apparatus includes a storage unit configured to store related parameters of the replaceable unit, a plurality of electrical contacts, and an impedance branch. The image forming apparatus is provided with an electrical contact terminal. An electrical contact is capable of electrically connecting to the electrical contact terminal. One end of the impedance branch is connected to at least one of the plurality of electrical contacts for achieving a detection of contact reliability between the at least one of the plurality of electrical contacts connected to the impedance branch and the electrical contact terminal of the image forming apparatus.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a double-sided printing paper conveying unit, including a paper conveyor configured to convey paper in a conveying direction, a guiding part configured to guide the paper conveyed by the paper conveyor, an aligner movably mounted on the guiding part, and configured to correct a skew posture of the paper during conveyance in an alignment direction perpendicular to the conveying direction; and a movement mechanism mounted on the guiding part and capable of moving the aligner along the alignment direction and between a first position corresponding to a first size of paper and a second position corresponding to a second size of paper such that the aligner aligns the paper based on a size of the paper. In addition, the present disclosure also provides an imaging apparatus that includes the double-sided printing paper conveying unit.