Abstract: A discharging lamp lighting apparatus is provided to perform lighting control of high voltage discharging lamps such as high pressure sodium lamp or metal halide lamp. In the discharging lamp lighting apparatus, a control section determines a power control pattern balancing with stored discharging lamp stable voltage so as to perform power control of the discharging lamp according to the pattern. If no voltage is stored, the control section performs the power control according to a power control pattern balancing with the minimum rated voltage of the discharging lamp. Then, it is possible to store the voltage when the discharging lamp is stabilized. If the discharging lamp is exchanged, the control section erases contents in stable voltage storing means so as to perform the lighting control of the discharging lamp from an initial state.

Abstract: A facsimile apparatus, which receives image information and records the information on a paper sheet, features a device for recording received image information, a storing device for storing received information and an environmental condition detecting device for detecting environmental conditions in the vicinity of the facsimile apparatus. The facsimile apparatus also includes a control unit for preventing the recording device from recording the received information on a paper sheet, and instead causing the storing device to store the received image information in response to the environmental condition detecting device detecting an unsuitable environmental condition.

Abstract: In an image forming apparatus using a transfer unit of a roller transfer method, the contact between the transfer unit and a photoreceptor drum can easily be canceled. The transfer unit is brought into contact with the photoreceptor drum by supplying an upward pushing force to a supporting member of the transfer unit, and a lever engaging with the supporting member to push down the supporting member is provided to connect with a front cover of the apparatus body. The transfer roller, the pre-transfer roller for feeding a sheet to the photoreceptor drum and driving force transmitting gears provided therebetween are supported by the same member to fix their relative positions so that the driving force is constantly transmitted from the transfer roller to the pre-transfer roller.

Abstract: A printing apparatus system includes a plurality of type units each having a plurality of type elements and each being different from the others. Each type unit may be mounted in the apparatus. A detector detects which of the type units is so mounted and produces a detection signal representative thereof. The printing pressure with which each type element is imprinted on a print medium is determined in accordance with the particular type wheel mounted in the apparatus as indicated by the detection signal. Additionally, the amount of advance of an ink ribbon for imprinting a type element on a type unit is determined in accordance with the particular type unit mounted in the apparatus, again as indicated by the detection signal.

Abstract: A transfer roller which transfers a toner image to a recording sheet fed in a gap between a photoreceptor drum and the transfer roller, and a pre-transfer guide which guides the recording sheet are pushed to be displaceable by a spring by use of a roller so that a predetermined gap is maintained between the photoreceptor drum and the transfer roller and that the positions of the transfer roller and the pre-transfer guide depend on the position of the photoreceptor drum. The recording sheet P on which an image has been transferred is conveyed to a conveying guide. A post-transfer guide which receives the abutment of the end of the image transferred recording sheet and guides the recording sheet to the conveying guide is provided to be displaceable integrally with the transfer roller and the pre-transfer guide. The post-transfer guide is made of a resin with a resistance of 10.sup.10 .OMEGA. to 10.sup.16 .OMEGA..

Abstract: An image printer includes a controller for controlling image printer operations, an image storing device for storing image data, an image printer including a print head for printing image data stored in the image storing device and a print position setter for setting a print position of the image printing means. The controller provides current position data to the print position setter, and the left print position is set in accordance with a current position of the print head of the image printer. A right position is set by adding a horizontal printing width of the stored image to the left print position. Alternatively, the controller provides current position data to the print position setter, and the right print position of the stored image is set to a current position of the print head of the image printer and a left position is set by subtracting a horizontal printing width of the stored image from the right print position.

Abstract: A printing apparatus system includes a plurality of type units each having a plurality of type elements and each being different from the others. Each type unit may be mounted in the apparatus. A detector detects which of the type units is so mounted and produces a detection signal representative thereof. The printing pressure with which each type element is imprinted on a print medium is determined in accordance with the particular type wheel mounted in the apparatus as indicated by the detection signal. Additionally, the amount of advance of an ink ribbon for imprinting a type element on a type unit is determined in accordance with the particular type unit mounted in the apparatus, again as indicated by the detection signal.

Abstract: An electronic system for activating a vehicle rider protection apparatus capable of preventing the erroneous activation caused by the failure or malfunctioning of the triggering circuit in the system. An acceleration sensor produces a vehicle acceleration signal, and it is processed independently by a digital signal processor and analog signal processing circuits, which produce trigger signals S.sub.A, S.sub.B and S.sub.D on detecting a collision of the vehicle. An OR gate takes logical sum of the signals S.sub.A and S.sub.B, and produces a trigger signal S.sub.C. An AND gate takes logical product of the signals S.sub.C and S.sub.D, and produces a final trigger signal S.sub.E. In response to the final trigger signal S.sub.E, a current is supplied to a squib, which then ignites and activates the vehicle rider protection apparatus. A diagnostic circuit applies a test signal to the analog signal processing circuits, and tests the operation of the circuits by analyzing the outputs of the circuits.

Abstract: An output apparatus provided with an input unit for entering character information, a printing unit for printing the character information entered by the input unit, a memory unit for storing the character information entered by the input unit, and a selection unit for selecting a part of the character information printed by the printing unit, wherein the part, selected by the selection unit, of the character information can be re-printed by the printing unit.

Abstract: If it is desired to display the number of copies which can be outputted corresponding to the defined capacity of a developer which is determined by an image forming apparatus, a document which is thought to have a substantially average black ratio of the respective black ratios of images actually recorded by the image forming apparatus is prepared. The prepared document is set in reading means. An image of the set document is read by reading means. The black ratio of the image of the document is calculated on the basis of an output of the reading means. The number of copies which can be outputted corresponding to the defined capacity of the developer which is determined by the image forming apparatus is calculated on the basis of the calculated black ratio. The calculated number of copies which can be outputted is displayed.

Abstract: In a transfer unit of a non-contact roller transfer method, both ends of a transfer roller shaft are supported independently of each other so as to be movable upward and downward, and an upward pushing force is provided thereto. A gap maintaining roller provided in the vicinity of each end portion of the transfer roller shaft is always in contact with the surface of a photoreceptor drum so that the gap between the surface of the photoreceptor drum and the transfer roller is maintained uniform and fixed. Further, both ends of a pre-transfer guide for guiding the sheet to the photoreceptor drum are supported in a manner such that the movement of each end accords with the movement of the end portion of the transfer roller, so that the distance between the photoreceptor drum and the pre-transfer guide is maintained uniform and fixed.

Abstract: A printing apparatus system includes a plurality of type units each having a plurality of type elements and each being different from the others. Each type unit may be mounted in the apparatus. A detector detects which of the type units is so mounted and produces a detection signal representative thereof. The printing pressure with which each type element is imprinted on a print medium is determined in accordance with the particular type wheel mounted in the apparatus as indicated by the detection signal. Additionally, the amount of advance of an ink ribbon for imprinting a type element on a type unit is determined in accordance with the particular type unit mounted in the apparatus, again as indicated by the detection signal.

Abstract: A paper feeding device is usable in an image forming apparatus, and is provided with a paper supplier for supplying a copy paper sheet and a paper inverting portion for inverting the supplied copy paper sheet. The inverting portion has an inner guide surface curved substantially in C-shape. This paper feeding device is simple in construction and assure smooth paper inverting.

Abstract: A transferring apparatus transfers a toner image formed on the surface of a photoreceptor drum onto a sheet. The photoreceptor drum surface and a transfer roller are arranged in such manner that a gap larger than the thickness of the sheet is left between the photoreceptor drum and transfer roller, and a lower guide member for guiding the sheet in such direction that the sheet abuts the drum surface at a predetermined angle is arranged between a resist roller pair and the drum. The sheet which abuts the drum surface by way of the upper surface of the guide member is in close contact with the drum surface while being bent and deformed along the drum surface. A conveying roller is provided, opposite the upper surface of the lower guide member, with a predetermined gap between, at a position close to but out of contact with the drum surface. The conveying roller may also be arranged to contact the transfer roller.

Abstract: A document processing apparatus which has a keyboard for inputting characters and instructions. The apparatus includes a memory that randomly stores the inputted characters as titles and documents. The memory includes a field associated with each of the titles for storing an evaluation value indicating an order for the sequential display of the titles. The evaluation value is generated by comparing each of the titles to each other to determine the order of the sequential display. The apparatus in response to the inputted instructions sequentially displays the titles in a forward or a reverse sequence.

Abstract: A document processing apparatus includes a first determining unit including a CPU for verifying the spelling of a word while referring to the first correct spelling information stored in a first spelling dictionary; a second determining unit including its own CPU for verifying the spelling of a word different from those stored in the first spelling dictionary while referring to the second correct spelling information stored in a second spelling dictionary; a connection unit for detachably connecting the second determining unit to the apparatus main body; and a switch for switching the spelling verification determining process between the first and second determining units in accordance with the connection state of the second determining unit relative to the connection unit.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus has a low body and an upper body connected to the lower body rotatable about a pivot. The upper body carries an image forming device. The lower body carries a copy paper storage unit and a paper feeding device for feeding a copy paper sheet from the paper storage unit to the image forming device. The paper feeding device is provided with a paper inverting device between the paper storage unit and the image bearing device for inverting the copy paper sheet fed from the paper storage unit. The paper feeding device is exposed to the operator when the upper body is opened.

Abstract: A recording apparatus has a memory for storing information entered from a key input device, whereby the stored information can be used to rapidly and precisely position erasing means at a previously recorded indicium for erasure thereof. The apparatus may also have at least one drive system which controls the printing pressure, the amount of printing ribbon feeding, or the amount of printing sheet feeding, and a memory for storing information to regulate the drive systems. One embodiment of the apparatus is an electronic typewriter.

Abstract: A key device includes a plurality of coils arranged on a printed board having an insertion hole along the longitudinal direction of the insertion hole. One of the plurality of coils is an electromagnetic induction generating coil connected to a power supply, and at least two of the remaining coils are key signal generating coils. In a key main body which can be inserted/removed into/from the insertion hole, a closed circuit is formed on a printed board. In the closed circuit, a plurality of coils and capacitors arranged between the plurality of coils are formed at positions opposite to the plurality of coils arranged along the longitudinal direction of the insertion hole. A bypass is formed in each of the coils arranged in the key main body, and a coil or coils for specifying a key type by switching operations of jumper line switching sections are selected. A key signal or key signals are generated from a key signal generating coil or key signal generating coils opposite to the selected coil or coils.

Abstract: A system for controlling an automotive devices, such as an automotive internal combustion engine, an engine accessory and so forth, is associated with a traction control system for cooperation therewith. The automotive device control system is so associated with the traction control system that normal mode control is disabled in response to initiation of the traction control for avoiding mutual interference of controls, or, in the alternative, a control signal value is modified for harmonizing automotive device control with the traction control.