Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240109287). PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
MASAAKI Matsuura of Kanagawa (JP)
PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240109287 titled 'PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a printing apparatus that includes a storage unit for size information of a print medium, rollers to convey the print medium, a sensor to detect the print medium's edge, and a control unit to identify conveyance errors and issue error notifications based on the sensor's detection and stored size information.
- The printing apparatus includes a storage unit for size information of a print medium.
- It has rollers arranged in a conveyance path to move the print medium.
- A sensor is used to detect the edge of the print medium.
- A control unit executes processing to identify conveyance errors and issue error notifications based on the sensor's detection and stored size information.
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in various printing devices and systems where accurate conveyance and orientation of print media are crucial, such as commercial printers, label printers, and packaging machines.
Problems Solved
1. Ensures accurate conveyance and orientation of print media. 2. Prevents errors in the printing process by detecting and notifying issues promptly.
Benefits
1. Improved printing quality and accuracy. 2. Enhanced efficiency in printing operations. 3. Reduced downtime due to early error detection.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing Printing Processes for Enhanced Efficiency and Quality
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to printing apparatus with sensors for detecting print medium edges and control units for error identification and notification. However, specific details would need to be researched to determine the existence of prior art in this field.
Unanswered Questions
How does the control unit handle different types of errors detected during the conveyance process?
The abstract mentions that the control unit issues a first error concerning the orientation of the print medium, but it does not elaborate on how other types of errors are managed and resolved.
What is the impact of the size information stored in the storage unit on the overall printing process?
While the abstract mentions the storage of size information, it does not explain how this data influences the printing apparatus's functionality and performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
an object of the present disclosure is to provide a printing apparatus with usability prevented from being lowered. an embodiment of the present disclosure is a printing apparatus including: a storage unit configured to store size information of a print medium; a plurality of rollers arranged in a conveyance path of a print medium and configured to convey the print medium; a first sensor configured to detect an edge of the print medium being conveyed by the rollers; and a control unit configured to execute processing for identifying an error occurring in the conveyance of the print medium. the control unit issues a first error concerning an orientation of the print medium based on a detection result of the first sensor and the size information stored in the storage unit.
