Abstract: A terminal 102 creates setting data 400 and inputs setting data 400 into an image output apparatus 101. The image output apparatus 101 sets the initial settings, operation settings, equipment settings, etc. based on the setting data, holds the setting data, and performs various processes based on the set settings and the held setting data. In addition, the image output apparatus 101 performs a media identification process, a media reader switching process, and the like using a media detection means 117, a media reader switching means 118, and the like, and allows only the use of the insertion opening of a predetermined media reader.

Abstract: The present invention provides an image recording apparatus which has a pack compartment to be loaded with an instant film pack containing multiple instant film sheets stacked together and records images on the instant film sheets contained in the instant film pack loaded into the pack compartment while transporting the instant film sheets. The pack compartment has receiving surfaces projecting into the pack compartment and support the instant film pack loaded into the pack compartment. The receiving surfaces support the instant film pack while keeping the instant film pack tilted by making the respective amounts of projection thereof mutually different.

Abstract: An image recording apparatus has a pack chamber loaded with an instant film pack which stores by stacking plural pieces of instant film sheets having an image recording section which is exposed and subjected to spreading of a developer to record an image and a developer pool provided on a front end side in a carrying direction from the image recording section, and that carries the instant film sheets stored in the instant film pack loaded in the pack chamber and that performs recording of the image on the instant film sheets, the image recording apparatus comprising: carrying rollers; an exposure section; developing rollers; a carrying roller holding section; and a developing roller holding section.

Abstract: A film pack is comprised of a case body and plural film units stacked inside the case body. An exposure opening is formed in the front wall of the film pack, and an ejection slit for advancing the film unit out of the film pack is formed in the upper wall. In the ejection slit, front and rear slit edges are confronted with each other. Engaging ridges are provided on the middle of the front slit edge. When external force is applied to the front wall, the engaging ridges press an engaged portion, which is provided in the middle of the rear slit edge. Then, the engaged portion is depressed and engaged with the engaging ridges. Thereby, it is possible to prevent further deformation of the front wall, which causes rupture of a processing fluid pod in the film unit.

Abstract: A self developing photographic apparatus comprising: a housing including a film exit slot; exposure means operable for effecting an exposure; a film assemblage of the self-developing type including at least one exposable area and a rupturable reservoir containing processing fluid being associated with a corresponding exposable area. The apparatus also includes pressure applying means operable for rupturing the reservoir to thereby dispense and spread the fluid over the exposable area so as to initiate development of latent images as the film is withdrawn from the housing. Also included is at least one film engaging assembly coupled to the housing and located exteriorly of the film exit slot. In another embodiment, the invention includes a method of processing a film assemblage such that the film spreading fluid is applied substantially uniform.

Abstract: A diopter control apparatus in a zoom camera having a variable finder optical system in which zooming is carried out by varying the distance between at least two lenses of the variable finder optical system. The diopter control apparatus includes a diopter correcting lens which constitutes a part of the variable finder optical system and which is supported for movement in the optical axis direction of the variable finder optical system. A motor is driven to move the lenses of the variable finder optical system in the optical axis direction in accordance with a switching operation to carry out zooming. A transmission mechanism transmits the rotation of the motor to the diopter correcting lens to move the latter in the optical axis direction, and a switching button selectively transmits the rotation of the transmission mechanism to an eyepiece which serves as the diopter correcting lens.