18478636. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - 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 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18478636 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image forming apparatus that can adjust the relative speed of the developing device with respect to the photosensitive drum to improve image formation quality.
- The apparatus can set a predetermined mode where the relative speed is higher than usual for better image quality.
- Information on the number of pages printed in this mode is stored in a recording medium in the toner cartridge.
- The printing unit can then print this information for reference.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various printing devices to enhance image quality and track usage statistics.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of inconsistent image quality in image forming apparatus by adjusting the relative speed of the developing device.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved image quality, better tracking of usage statistics, and overall enhanced performance of the image forming apparatus.
Potential Commercial Applications
Commercial applications of this technology include printers, copiers, and other image forming devices that require high-quality image output and usage tracking.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be image forming apparatus with fixed relative speeds between the developing device and the photosensitive drum, without the ability to adjust for improved image quality.
What is the specific mechanism used to adjust the relative speed of the developing device in the apparatus?
The specific mechanism used to adjust the relative speed of the developing device in the apparatus is not detailed in the abstract. Further information from the full patent application may provide insights into the specific technology or method employed for this purpose.
How does the apparatus store information on the number of pages printed in the predetermined mode?
The abstract mentions that the information on the number of pages printed in the predetermined mode is stored in a recording medium in the toner cartridge. It would be interesting to know the technical details of how this storage mechanism works and how the information is accessed and utilized by the printing unit.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus that performs image formation by rotating a developing device in such a manner that a relative speed of the developing device with respect to a photosensitive drum is set to a first speed, the image forming apparatus includes a setting unit configured to set a predetermined mode in which the relative speed of the developing device with respect to the photosensitive drum is set to a second speed higher than the first speed, a storage unit configured to store, in a recording medium disposed in a toner cartridge containing the toner, information on a number of pages printed in the image formation performed in the predetermined mode, and a printing unit configured to print information on the number of pages stored in the recording medium.
