Abstract: There is provided a technology that enables reduction of an amount of data to be processed in testing a printed image printed on a printing medium. A printing apparatus includes a printing unit, a camera, and an image-data output unit. The printing unit is capable of printing plural categories of test patterns on the printing medium. The camera captures an image of a test pattern printed on the printing medium, and outputs acquired image data to the image-data output unit. The image-data output unit reduces an amount of data of the image data output from the camera, in accordance with the category of the test pattern, and outputs acquired image data to a test apparatus.

Abstract: An object is to provide a technique allowing photographed data acquired by a camera to be converted properly to an image having a resolution necessary for inspection. An imaging device includes a camera, an image data output unit, and an external output signal generator. The camera outputs photographed data obtained by photographing an image on the basis of a camera output signal generated with a constant period. The image is printed on a printing medium transported in a transport direction X. The image data output unit outputs image data based on the photographed data to an inspection device. The external output signal generator generates an external output signal indicating timing of output of the image data by the image data output unit.

Abstract: A device (10) for applying a bunch of synthetic hair comprises a cylindrical body made of an elastic material having a synthetic hair retaining hole (12) formed therethrough along a center axis of the cylindrical body. Further, the retaining hole has an opening at either end of the cylindrical body and is adapted to hold a person's hair (26) and hair extensions (28) in the hole. In addition, a pair of tapered surfaces is provided on an outer surface of the cylindrical body, with the tapered surfaces reducing in diameter from a center of the cylindrical body to the respective ends of the cylindrical body.

Abstract: A device (10) for applying a bunch of synthetic hair comprises a cylindrical body made of an elastic material having a synthetic hair retaining hole (12) formed therethrough along a center axis of the cylindrical body. Further, the retaining hole has an opening at either end of the cylindrical body and is adapted to hold a person's hair (26) and hair extensions (28) in the hole. In addition, a pair of tapered surfaces is provided on an outer surface of the cylindrical body, with the tapered surfaces reducing in diameter from a center of the cylindrical body to the respective ends of the cylindrical body.