Abstract: An image signal processing apparatus to realize a signal processing system and apparatus constitution, where an image signal inputted using a photoelectric conversion element, such as a CCD or a contact type image sensor, is obtained in a circuit of small scale with high picture quality. In order to solve various problems, data width of a signal referred to in a shading corrector, an MTF corrector and an error diffusion circuit is made b+f+j.ltoreq.8 per one pixel, the error component commonly possessed by plural pixels (N pixels) in the error diffusion circuit is made b+f+j'.ltoreq.8, the data width per one pixel being j'=j/N. Image signal processing is realized in this constitution, whereby the data width of a signal referred to in respective signal processings is reduced, and an image signal satisfying the accuracy of signal processing sufficiently and having a high picture quality can be obtained.

Abstract: A facsimile apparatus has a transparent plate on which a document may be located. The document is then scanned by a scanner which includes electronic solid state light generation means e.g. LEDs which illuminate the document, with the light reflected from the document being detected by a detector. An electronic signal corresponding to an image of the document may then be transmitted to a remote location. Alternately, the facsimile apparatus may be used to copy the document. Cut paper sheets are withdrawn from storage and an image printed thereon by a heat transfer system in which a film of ink is selectively heated. Paper on which an image has been printed is then received on the upper surface of the storage. The facsimile apparatus may also have a document transporter for moving a document past the scanner with the scanner fixed.