Abstract: In a printer driver that transmits a print data to a printer connected via a network to make a print request, a document password processing unit prompts a user to input a document password for decrypting a PDF document data encrypted by a predetermined application. A print data creating unit creates a print data including the PDF document data encrypted and the document password. The created print data is transmitted to the printer via the network by a host I/F controller and a host I/F.

Abstract: A printing control device of the present invention is provided for a digital complex system having an automatic color sensing function and an interleaving print function. In the printing control device, a receiving unit receives a print request. A detection unit detects that a preceding printing task is active when the print request is received. An interleave printing control unit controls the interleaving print function such that, when a print mode of the received print request is different from a print mode of the active preceding printing task, execution of the interleaving print function is inhibited, and only when the print mode of the received print request is the same as the print mode of the active preceding printing task, the execution of the interleaving print operation is allowed.

Abstract: In a printer driver that transmits a print data to a printer connected via a network to make a print request, a document password processing unit prompts a user to input a document password for decrypting a PDF document data encrypted by a predetermined application. A print data creating unit creates a print data including the PDF document data encrypted and the document password. The created print data is transmitted to the printer via the network by a host I/F controller and a host I/F.

Abstract: In an image formation apparatus, a compressor image compresses bitmap data obtained by bitmapping image data to be output to generate compressed data. A white plane deciding section compares a size of the compressed data generated by the compressor with a size of compressed data of image data in a blank state, and decides that an output of the image data is in the blank state when both sizes coincide with each other. A task scheduler changes the priority order of tasks based on a result of the decision.

Abstract: A manufacturing method is provided that produces a tubular metallic shell for spark plugs. The metallic shell has a tapered part in the outer periphery to provide a seal. The tapered part can be formed into a desired shape by cold forging operation. A first processed part has a first tapered part with a tapering angle A formed in the first processing step. In the second processing step, the first tapered part is transformed into a second tapered part having a tapering angle B. This is accomplished by utilizing a stepped inner cavity with a second molding die with a tapered bearing surface having a tapering angle B which is greater than the tapering angle A. In the third processing step, the second tapered part is transformed into a third tapered part with a tapering angle C. This is accomplished by utilizing a stepped inner cavity with a third molding die with a tapered bearing surface having a tapering angle C which is smaller than the tapering angle B.

Abstract: A printing control device of the present invention is provided for a digital complex system having an automatic color sensing function and an interleaving print function. In the printing control device, a receiving unit receives a print request. A detection unit detects that a preceding printing task is active when the print request is received. An interleave printing control unit controls the interleaving print function such that, when a print mode of the received print request is different from a print mode of the active preceding printing task, execution of the interleaving print function is inhibited, and only when the print mode of the received print request is the same as the print mode of the active preceding printing task, the execution of the interleaving print operation is allowed.

Abstract: To improve the accuracy of the automatic adjustment of a spark plug and the adjustment of the eccentricity of a multiple-electrode spark plug, a spark plug holder 2 for supporting and fixing a lower portion of the multiple-electrode spark plug 1 and a positioning device 3 for supporting and positioning an upper portion of the multiple-electrode spark plug 1 are provided to an adjustor for automatically regulating the gap and the eccentricity of the multiple-electrode spark plug having a center electrode and at least one ground electrode. A projector 4 projects light to the multiple-electrode spark plug 1 from above the positioning device 3. A CCD camera 5 produces images of the spark gap/eccentricity of the multiple-electrode spark plug 1. An image processor 6 executes image processing for inputting the images from the CCD camera 5 and determining the spark gap/eccentricity.

Abstract: A printer accepting print requests from a plurality of users comprising bins storing printout and locks each locking a corresponding one of the bins, wherein the printer locks one of the bins and delivers the printouts to that one of the bins.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus with a scanner and a method of controlling it are disclosed. Different kinds of images are combined by a simple and rapid procedure. When the scanner is connected to the apparatus, various kinds of functions available are used in an easy-to-understand and convenient way. Also disclosed are a printer with a scanner which can be readily loaded with handwritten characters, types, letterings and so forth to convert them to a font. Further, the image forming apparatus with a scanner, the method of controlling it, and the printer with a scanner are capable of easily filling a document to be prepared by the operator with a desired fill pattern, e.g., a handwritten pattern.

Abstract: There is disclosed an electric wire joining method wherein, for connecting a crimp terminal (10) to electric wires (11, 12), invading projections (10b, 10c) of the crimp terminal (10) break through insulative coating portions (11a, 12a) of the electric wires (11, 12) into contact with core wire portions (11b, 12b) of the electric wires (11, 12), and the invading projections (10b, 10c) are ultrasonically welded to the core wire portions (11b, 12b) of the electric wires. The electric wire joining method necessitates no stripping process of the insulative coating portions (11a, 12a) from the electric wires (11, 12) but provides stable electrical connection.

Abstract: A printer accepting print requests from a plurality of users comprising bins storing printout and locks each locking a corresponding one of the bins, wherein the printer locks one of the bins and delivers the printouts to that one of the bins.