Abstract: An image-forming device includes a conveying unit and a pattern data generating unit. The conveying unit conveys a target in a conveying direction, the target having a target light reflectance. The pattern data generating unit generates pattern data indicating a pattern in which a plurality of marks is arranged in the conveying direction. The plurality of marks includes a first mark having a first color and a first light reflectance and a plurality of second marks having a plurality of second colors and a plurality of second light reflectance. The plurality of second colors is equal to or different from one another. The plurality of second light reflectance is equal to or different from one another. A first difference between the target light reflectance and the first light reflectance is greater than a second difference between the target light reflectance and any of the plurality of second light reflectance.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus for preventing sheet jams and displacement of image formation when forming images on both front and rear sides is provided. The apparatus includes first and second width regulation mechanisms, a reverse transport mechanism, and a link mechanism. The first width regulation mechanism is provided within a sheet holding chamber, and is movable with respect to a center of an image formation range of an image forming unit. The reverse transport mechanism is configured to turn the sheet from a first side to a second side upon the first side passing through the image forming unit. The second width regulation mechanism, provided within the reverse transport mechanism, is movable in the width direction. The link mechanism is provided between the first and second width regulation mechanisms for changing a position of the second width regulation mechanism in association with position change of the first width regulation mechanism.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus, according to the present invention can include a forming portion capable of forming a mark on a bearing member, a light projecting portion capable of irradiating a light onto the bearing member, a light receiving portion capable of receiving a reflection light from the bearing member and from the mark, and outputs a received light signal in accordance with the received light amount, a judging portion capable of judging the existence or non-existence of a mark on the bearing member based on the received light signal, an evaluating portion capable of evaluating a reflection state of the bearing member and an adjusting portion capable of adjusting a light receiving sensitivity of the light receiving portion at a time of a judgment by the judging portion, in accordance with an evaluation of the evaluating portion.

Abstract: A data processing system includes: a processor; a first memory for storing data which is accessed by the processor; a second memory having an area in which transferred data is stored; and a data control section for making a data transfer section transfer data from the first memory to the area in the second memory in accordance with an access request made by the processor, and storing area information indicating the data stored in the area. If data accessed by the processor is the data indicated by the area information, the data control section makes the processor access the second memory.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus is described. The image forming apparatus may include a main body casing, a reference shaft, a photosensitive unit, developing units and a pressing member. The photosensitive unit is detachably attachable to the main body casing along an attachment/detachment direction, holds photosensitive members, and has an engaging portion. The developing unit has a developing agent carrier. The pressing member is configured to linearly move along the attachment/detachment direction between a press position for pressing the developing unit to press the developing agent carrier into contact with the photosensitive member and a press releasing position for releasing this press contact. The pressing member urges the developing unit in a direction in which the engaging portion comes into engagement with the reference shaft in a process of moving from the press releasing position to the press position.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus including an outer frame, a photosensitive unit, a drum drive gear, a first positioning portion, and a second positioning portion. The photosensitive unit includes a plurality of photosensitive drums, a first supporting shaft, a second supporting shaft, and a drum gear. Each of the plurality of photosensitive drums has an axis extending in a first direction. The plurality of photosensitive drums is juxtaposed in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. A position of the first supporting shaft and the second supporting shaft provided on one of the plurality of photosensitive drums in the second direction with respect to the outer frame is determined by contacting the first supporting shaft and the second supporting shaft to the first positioning portion.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image carrier unit, a unit containing portion, a plurality of driving units, a plurality of driving source, and a phase change matching unit. The image carrier unit integrally has a plurality of image carriers that respectively carries images, and respectively has rotational shafts. The unit containing portion removably contains the image carrier unit. Each of the driving units includes at least one driving gear, and transmits driving force by the driving gear to the rotational shaft of one of the image carriers that corresponds thereto. The plurality of driving source applies the driving force to the driving gears of the driving units. The phase change matching unit matches phase changes in the driving gears of the driving units when no image is formed.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a disengagement unit that disengages all of plurality of image carrier gears and plurality of driving, gears, and allows an image carrier unit to be removed outside of an unit containing portion.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus of a tandem system includes a main body and a drum unit attachable to and detachable from the main body. The drum unit includes photosensitive drums, a housing for rotatably supporting the photosensitive drums, and for each photosensitive drum, a drum gear arranged at an end of the photosensitive drum for transmitting a drive force to the photosensitive drum, and a rotating member having a protrusion rotating with the drum gear, the protrusion being arranged at a position away from a center axis of the rotation of the photosensitive drum. Also, the image forming apparatus includes a transfer unit for transferring developer color images from respective photosensitive drums onto a medium and a guide arranged in the main body for contacting each protrusion and guiding each rotating member during attachment of the drum unit to cause each drum gear to move to a respective predetermined position.

Abstract: A sampling data output circuit capable of Accommodating frequency variations includes a converter portion for sampling an input data signal (402) at an oversampling frequency to output, in parallel, a plurality of fundamental signal series (p1, p2, p3, p4), a first circular shifter for receiving the plurality of fundamental signal series and outputting a plurality of first frequency shift signal series having a higher frequency than the fundamental sampling frequency, and a second circular shifter for receiving the plurality of fundamental signal series and outputting a plurality of second frequency shift signal series having a lower frequency than the fundamental sampling frequency. The first and second circular shifters create each of the signal series by selecting a signal sample out of the input fundamental signal series according to a count value of a phase shift cumulative counter and a predetermined rule related to the frequency shift.

Abstract: A sampling data output circuit capable of Accommodating frequency variations includes a converter portion for sampling an input data signal (402) at an oversampling frequency to output, in parallel, a plurality of fundamental signal series (p1, p2, p3, p4), a first circular shifter for receiving the plurality of fundamental signal series and outputting a plurality of first frequency shift signal series having a higher frequency than the fundamental sampling frequency, and a second circular shifter for receiving the plurality of fundamental signal series and outputting a plurality of second frequency shift signal series having a lower frequency than the fundamental sampling frequency. The first and second circular shifters create each of the signal series by selecting a signal sample out of the input fundamental signal series according to a count value of a phase shift cumulative counter and a predetermined rule related to the frequency shift.

Abstract: A low melting point Ni-Cr alloy is fusible easily with a low-calorie heat source commonly and easily available. The alloy comprises, Ni, Cr, Cu, Mn and Al as the principal components thereof and an appropriate deoxidizer. There is further added at least one alloy element selected from the group consisting of Ga, Nb and Zr or other alloy elements if circumstances permit. The low melting point of the alloy disclosed herein simplifies casting facilities, makes plaster molds usable and facilitates the removal of products after casting.