Fujifilm business innovation corp. (20240104322). IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING IMAGE FORMING PROGRAM simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING IMAGE FORMING PROGRAM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING IMAGE FORMING PROGRAM - 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 AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING IMAGE FORMING PROGRAM
Organization Name
fujifilm business innovation corp.
Inventor(s)
Takumi Nishikata of Kanagawa (JP)
Kazunobu Uchiyama of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING IMAGE FORMING PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240104322 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING IMAGE FORMING PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image forming apparatus with multiple image forming units and secondary transfer units for transferring toner images to a recording medium. A processor is configured to adjust misalignment of toner images by using charts to determine adjustment values for each image forming unit and between image forming units.
- Image forming apparatus with multiple image forming units and secondary transfer units
- Processor for adjusting misalignment of toner images using charts
- Determining adjustment values for each image forming unit and between image forming units
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in high-speed printing machines, photocopiers, and digital printing presses.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of misalignment of toner images during the printing process, ensuring high-quality output.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved print quality, increased efficiency in printing processes, and reduced waste of toner and paper.
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application of this technology could be in the manufacturing of advanced digital printing machines for commercial printing companies.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of sensors in printing machines to detect misalignment of toner images and make adjustments accordingly.
Unanswered Questions
How does the processor determine the adjustment values for each image forming unit?
The processor likely compares the reference image forming section's toner image with the toner images formed by other image forming sections to calculate the misalignment and determine the adjustment values.
What is the impact of misalignment on the final printed output?
Misalignment of toner images can result in blurry or distorted prints, affecting the overall quality of the printed material.
Original Abstract Submitted
an image forming apparatus includes a plural image forming units each having a plural image forming sections, and an intermediate transfer body on which toner images formed by the plural image forming sections are primarily transferred; a plural secondary transfer units that are provided corresponding to the plural the image forming units, and secondarily transfer the toner images of the intermediate transfer body to a recording medium; and a processor configured to: in response to an instruction for adjusting misalignment of the toner images, execute a mode in which a first chart for checking amounts of misalignment between a toner image formed by a reference image forming section and the toner images formed by another image forming section, for each image forming unit, and a second chart for checking amounts of misalignment between toner images formed by the reference image forming sections of the plural image forming units are secondarily transferred to the recording medium and output, and an input of a first adjustment value for adjusting misalignment for each image forming unit, read from the first chart, and an input of a second adjustment value for adjusting misalignment between the image forming units, read from the second chart, are received.
