Abstract: An image processing apparatus which generates an output image based on inputted print data, includes a resolution converting device which converts image data corresponding to the inputted print data at a first resolution into image data having a second resolution. The image conversion device includes a plurality of arithmetic processing units each of which performs computations which differ from the others, with one of the plurality of arithmetic processing unit being selected in dependence upon a recording density set for recording the output image. In other aspects, the resolution conversion computation can be input into the device from an external device. In situations where the generated output image is recorded on a pulse-width-modulated device, such as a laser beam printer, it is possible to control the pulse-width based on the density set for recording.

Abstract: This invention provides an information recording apparatus, which can save the consumption amount of a toner without thinning out an image in units of pixels, and can realize smoothing processing with high image quality. In input data, a pixel corresponding to an edge portion is subjected to smoothing processing. Data of a black pixel which is not subjected to smoothing processing is recorded while saving toner by controlling the print pulse width or the print pulse number upon recording of the black pixel on the basis of a print density command.

Abstract: An image forming device suitable for use in a laser beam printer includes an image forming unit for forming an image on a photoconductor, and a reproduction unit for reproducing a high density image and a halftone image on the photoconductor. A detector then detects the density of the high density image and the halftone image formed on the photoconductor. A controller controls an image forming condition of the image forming unit based on a detection result by the detector.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus having an input device for receiving a multivalue image signal, a generating unit for generating a plurality of count clocks, a counting unit for counting the count clocks supplied from the generating unit, a pulse width modulation unit for performing a pulse width modulation by using an output from the counting unit and the multivalue image signal and a selection unit for selecting one count clock from a plurality of the count clocks in accordance with a value of the multivalue image signal.

Abstract: A multivalued input recording signal is subjected to pulse-width modulation at a time unit shorter than the period of a clock signal within the period of the recording signal. Alternatively, the multivalued input recording signal is converted into a plurality of different signals each of whose length of time is shorter than a clock signal within the period of the recording signal, thereby performing pulse-width modulation in accordance with a predetermined weighting. This makes it possible to obtain a highly toned recording signal without raising the frequency of the clock signal. Further, density tone data is generated in dependence upon inputted multivalued pixel data, and control is performed using both the irradiation time and emission intensity of a light beam based on the generated density tone data. An image is formed by irradiating a photosensitive body with the controlled light beam.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus usable with a process cartridge for forming an image on a recording material. The process cartridge includes an image bearing member, and at least one developing device for developing a latent image formed on the image bearing member with a developer. Each of said at least one developing devices includes a developer accommodating device for accommodating a respective developer to be used in said at least one developing device.

Abstract: An information recording apparatus capable of contour smoothing by modifying the data of an object pixel based on pixel data in a surrounding area. There is employed a wide reference area, for example 11.times.9 pixels, divided into plural reference areas, all of which are referred to in the modification of the object pixel, and the modification of the object pixel is achieved by dividing the object pixel into plural sub pixels. In this manner the contour smoothing can be achieved in a more natural manner, also in consideration of the curvature of the contour. Also the modification of the object pixel is inhibited if the original image is identified as a halftone image or certain characters, in order to avoid image blurting by such smoothing.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus suitable for use in a laser beam printer includes an image forming unit for forming an image on a photoconductor, and a reproduction unit for reproducing a high density image and a halftone image on the photoconductor. A detector then detects the density of the high density image and the halftone image formed on the photoconductor. A controller controls an image forming condition of the image forming unit based on a detection result by the detector.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus in which a density pattern is generated which corresponds to input image data. Growth direction of the density pattern is controlled by generating a density pattern in a prescribed direction, and generating a density pattern in a direction based on a random signal. As a result, when printing the image data based on the generated density patterns, there is no joining between adjacent pixels and a high-quality image is produced.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a detachably mountable process cartridge, the process cartridge including an image bearing member and a color developing device actable on the image bearing member, the color developing device containing plural developing units having yellow developer, respectively; detachably mountable developing device actable on the image bearing member in the process cartridge, the detachably mountable developing device containing black developer and being detachably mountable independently of the process cartridge; and a device for forming a latent image on the image bearing member; a transfer device for transferring a developed image from the image bearing member to a recording material.

Abstract: This image processing apparatus inputs multi-valued image data, generates first recording data based on the input data, adds together several of the multi-valued image data, generates second recording data based on the added data and selects either the first or the second recording data. The image processing apparatus selects the first recording data in areas corresponding to the several multi-valued image data when preset data are included in those multi-valued image data, and selects the second recording data in areas corresponding to the several multi-valued image data when preset data are not included in those multi-valued image data.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus where plural line memories store first image information corresponding to a first recording density based on input image data for plural lines, and a logical circuit included in a decision circuit determines a pixel data to be interpolated corresponding to the pixel position of second image information when the first image information is converted to the second image information in accordance with the stored first image information for plural lines. A logical circuit also included in the decision circuit detects an predetermined pattern in accordance with the stored image information for plural lines when the pixel data to be interpolated is determined, calculates a logical expressions for predetermined pattern diffusing processing, and determines a value of the pixel to be interpolated to diffuse the predetermined pattern in the second image information.

Abstract: A multivalued input recording signal is to pulse-width modulation at a time unit shorter the period of a clock signal within the period of the recording signal. Alternatively, the multivalued input recording signal is converted into a plurality of different signals each of whose length of time is shorter than a clock signal within the period of the recording signal, thereby performing pulse-width modulation in accordance with a predetermined weighting. This makes it possible to obtain a highly toned recording signal without raising the frequency of the clock signal. Further, density tone data is generated in dependence upon inputted multivalued pixel data, control is performed using both the irradiation time and emission intensity of a light beam based on the generated density tone data. An image is formed by irradiating a photosensitive body with the controlled light beam.

Abstract: A recording apparatus includes an input circuit for inputting recording data, a process circuit for performing a recording operation on a photosensitive body on the basis of the recording data input from the input circuit, a designating circuit for designating a recording density, and a control circuit for controlling an operating condition of at least a high-voltage circuit on the basis of designation by the designating circuit. The process circuit includes the high-voltage circuit used for the recording operation.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an area modulation means for forming a halftone image signal by area modulation according to input image data, and a recording unit for performing recording using a particle-type recording material according to the halftone image signal, wherein the length of a short side of a minimum modulation area of the area modulation means formed by the recording unit is set to 0.7-4 times an average particle size of the particle-type recording material.

Abstract: A safety apparatus for an AC control circuit has a bidirectional thyristor, a photocoupler for detecting a load current, a transistor and a self-hold circuit for checking if a detection output from the photocoupler indicates a failure of the thyristor to commutate or lack of a trigger signal and another transistor which is turned on to blow a fuse and to cut off the load current when a failure of the thyristor to commutate or lack of the trigger signal is detected.

Abstract: There is disclosed a sheet feeder for multiple image recording on one or both sides of a sheet. A first sheet feeding mechanism feeds the sheets to a recording station, while a second sheet feeding mechanism refeeds the recorded sheet for second recording, and a control unit regulates the interval of sheet feeding according to the state of the second feeding mechanism, in order to achieve efficient sheet feeding.

Abstract: A movable image bearing member is provided with marks for detecting a moving speed of the image bearing member. A sensor detects the speed of movement of the marks. The signal as a result of the detection is compared with a reference signal to determine a phase difference therebetween. A driving motor for driving the image bearing member is controlled to remove the phase difference. Thus, the actual speed of the image bearing member is directly detected, and the speed is controlled so that the moving speed of the periphery of the image bearing member concerned with the image formation is accurately controlled.

Abstract: A laser beam printer includes: a recording medium for forming an image; a scanning unit for scanning a beam modulated by an image signal on the recording medium; a beam detector for detecting the position of the beam scanned by the scanning unit and outputting a synchro signal which defines the record start position on the recording medium; a sheet position detector for detecting the position, in the direction of scanning the beam, of a sheet to which the image formed on the recording medium is transferred; and a controller for controlling the output timing of the synchro signal in accordance with the position of a sheet detected by the sheet position detector.

Abstract: A light source stabilizer comprises a light emitting device, a heating element for heating the light emitting device, a temperature sensor for sensing a temperature of the light emitting device, a temperature control circuit for controlling the heating element by the output of the temperature sensor, a light intensity detector for detecting a light intensity of the light emitting device and a light intensity control circuit for controlling the light emitting device by the output of the light intensity detector.