Abstract: A reproduction apparatus has a reader for reading an original image by photoelectric conversion and a character generator in which image information from said reader and image information from said character generator are synthesized.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus having an input unit for entering image information, a setting unit for setting the processing conditions for processing the image information entered from the input unit, and a processor for processing the image information entered from the input unit according to certain processing conditions, wherein the setting unit is adapted to set numerical data included in the processing conditions in the form of variables.

Abstract: There is disclosed a copying apparatus which enables obtainment of copy images different in size from original document images. Particularly, there is disclosed an improved variable magnification copying apparatus having multiple sheet feeding portions.

Abstract: There is disclosed an image transmission system capable of providing efficient image transmission. The image transmission system has a relaying unit provided with plural input lines and plural output lines and adapted to transmit signals entered from the input lines to one or more selected output lines, a memory system connected to the relaying unit for storing image information, one or more image information output units respectively connected to the input lines, and one or more image recording units respectively connected to the output lines.

Abstract: A printing or copying apparatus of a type provided with a recording medium, operable device for forming an image on the recording medium, device for operating a first signal required for the timing operation of the operable device, keys for instructing to start or stop the execution of image formation, first control device controlling the operable device in accordance with the first signal, and which comprises a memory for storing a program for operation control of the operable device for image formation, and second control device for controlling the first control device in accordance with the key instructing device for controlling the execution of image formation and for controlling at least one of the operable devices, and which comprises a memory for storing a program for operation control of the first control device.

Abstract: A video signal processing apparatus for encoding video into binary signals employs dither coding. The apparatus comprises a device for setting a plural number of divided areas of an original image and a processing circuit for processing video signals corresponding to the respective divided areas using different dither patterns.

Abstract: The image forming method is executed by projecting a light image on a rotatable recording member to consecutively form electrostatic latent images corresponding to the light image, developing the latent images, projecting a predetermined amount of light onto a non-imaged area present between two consecutive latent images on the recording member to form an electrostatic image, detecting potential of the electrostatic image, and controlling the development of the latent images next to the electrostatic image detected during the detection of the potential in response to the detection results.

Abstract: A printing or copying apparatus including a rotatable member, a number of processing devices for forming an electrostatic latent image on the rotatable member, for developing the latent image and for transferring the developed image from the rotatable member to an image transfer medium, a circuit for generating a series of clock signals in response to the rotation of the rotatable member, an element for repetitively generating control pulses in each process in accordance with the clock pulses, the control pulses determining the timing with which the processing devices are operated, and a controller for controlling desired operations of the processing devices in accordance with necessary ones of the control pulses.

Abstract: A recording device which scans an original placed on a mounting table, for reproducing an image of the original onto an adequate size recording paper. The device is provided with a plurality of storehouses, each of which stores therein recording papers of a different size, a first detector for detecting the size of the recording paper. The recording paper original, and a second detector for detecting the size of the recording paper is selected according to the size detected by the first detector and the size detected by the second detector, and the image reproduction recording is implemented on recording papers with the selected size.

Abstract: A recording device for reproducing an image from an original onto a recording medium as a visible image. The device includes a mounting table for supporting the original and a feeding device for feeding the original onto the mounting table. A detector device detects the arrival of the original at a predetermined position on the mounting table, and recording apparatus then records the information from the original onto a recording sheet. Recording is initiated by an instruction device in response to an output from the detector. A conveyor for the recording sheet then carries the recording sheet along a discharge path wherein a folding device is selectably operable to move the sheet against a stopping device to impart a fold to the sheet, whereupon the sheet is discharged to a tray in a folded or unfolded state.

Abstract: A feed control device includes a feeder for feeding sheet from copy mediums to a predetermined position, a device for forming an image on or from a copy medium fed by the feeder, and a controller for controlling the driving of the feeder with the copy medium being present at the feeder in order to complete the feed of the copy medium by the inertia force of the feeder.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus is provided with a first control unit having a program memory for controlling certain process executing members, and a second control unit having a program memory for controlling certain process executing members and said first control unit.

Abstract: A control device is disclosed for controlling the operation of an original document feeder. A detector is provided for detecting the presence of an original at a position along the feed path, and a jam detecting device in coupled to stop the operation of the feeder within a predetermined time period unless the jam detector function is released, in response to said original detector, prior to the expiration of said predetermined time period.

Abstract: The image forming method is executed by projecting a light image on a rotatable recording member to consecutively form electrostatic latent images corresponding to the light image, developing the latent images, projecting a predetermined amount of light onto a non-imaged area present between two consecutive latent images on the recording member to form an electrostatic image, detecting potential of the electrostatic image, and controlling the development of the latent images next to the electrostatic image detected during the detection of the potential in response to the detection results.

Abstract: There is disclosed an image forming apparatus in which copying operations are controlled according to a program sequence. Such image forming apparatus has an input unit for entering copying instructions and sense signals, a control unit for controlling active loads in response to the outputs from the input unit, and logic circuits connected to the control unit for controlling the active loads.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus including image forming device, for forming an image on a recording member, having a scanner for scanning the recording member, an input device for selecting and instructing the function mode of the scanner, and a controller having a plurality of stored programs corresponding to the scanning modes for controlling the function of the image forming device, the controller being adapted to select a stored program in response to the input device and controlling the function of the image forming device in accordance with the program of the selected scanning mode.

Abstract: A copying or printing machine includes processing units operative for reproducing a copy of an original, a read-only memory having program sequences stored which are composed of coded steps necessary for accomplishing printing or copying cycles, and a random-access memory in which a set of coded signals may be written in and read out. The processing units are actuated in response to coded signals in accordance with the program sequences.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a recording member, image forming devices for forming an image on the recording member, a detector for detecting the state of the apparatus and a digital control having a stored main program for actuating the elements for image formation, wherein the digital controller includes a stored program to be executed upon interruption of the execution of the stored main program and an input port for causing execution of the interruption program, and the detecting means being connected to the input port to cause, in response to the detection signals, the execution of the interrupt program in response to the detected state.

Abstract: A copying apparatus is provided with original feeding device for feeding an original to an exposure position and discharging the original from the exposure position after termination of exposure, image formation device for forming an image corresponding to the image of the original, start instruction device for instructing the apparatus to start copying, detector for detecting the original placed at the exposure position when copy start has been instructed by the instruction means, and control device for causing the original feeding device to discharge the original after a predetermined number of copies have been produced for the original when there is an output of the detector.

Abstract: An image forming device constructed with a processing device to form an image on a recording material, a first control device to operatively control the processing device so as to continuously form an image on the recording material, a sensing device to detect any disorder within the image forming device, and a second control device corresponding to the sensing device, which enables, on the one hand, operation of the processing device to be interrupted when the disorder occurs, and, on the other hand, the control operation of the first control device to be continued.