18376903. PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINTING APPARATUS, AND CONVEYANCE APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINTING APPARATUS, AND CONVEYANCE APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINTING APPARATUS, AND CONVEYANCE APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINTING APPARATUS, AND CONVEYANCE APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
TAKASHI Sasaki of Kanagawa (JP)
SHUICHI Tokuda of Kanagawa (JP)
HIDEYASU Ishihara of Kanagawa (JP)
PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINTING APPARATUS, AND CONVEYANCE APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18376903 titled 'PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINTING APPARATUS, AND CONVEYANCE APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The printing apparatus described in the abstract includes two conveyance units, a drive source, and a control unit. The first conveyance unit conveys a print medium, while the second conveyance unit conveys a print medium upstream of the first unit. The drive source powers both conveyance units, and the control unit manages the drive source to ensure the proper conveyance of print media.
- The printing apparatus has a first conveyance unit and a second conveyance unit for moving print media.
- A drive source powers both conveyance units to facilitate the movement of print media.
- The control unit regulates the drive source to coordinate the conveyance of print media in a sequential manner.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in high-speed printing machines, industrial printing processes, and large-scale publishing operations.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently and accurately conveying print media in a printing apparatus, especially when handling a continuous stream of print jobs.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved printing efficiency, reduced chances of print media jams, and enhanced overall printing quality.
Potential Commercial Applications
One potential commercial application of this technology is in commercial printing presses, where high-volume printing is required to meet customer demands efficiently.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be similar conveyance systems used in industrial printing machines or large-scale printing presses.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the control unit determine the position of the second print medium to switch drive control accordingly? 2. Are there any specific safety features implemented in the printing apparatus to prevent accidents during the conveying operation?
Original Abstract Submitted
A printing apparatus includes a first conveyance unit provided in a conveyance path and configured to convey a print medium, a second conveyance unit provided upstream of the first conveyance unit in the conveyance path and configured to convey a print medium, a drive source configured to drive the first conveyance unit and the second conveyance unit, and a control unit configured to control the drive source so as to execute a conveying operation in which a second print medium succeeding a first print medium is conveyed by the second conveyance unit while the first print medium is conveyed by the first conveyance unit. The control unit is configured to switch drive control of the drive source in accordance with a position of the second print medium when starting the conveying operation.
