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Image forming apparatus and method in which image of a plurality of originals are formed at different positions of one recording sheet

US5475475A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 1992
Grant dateDec 12, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/3875
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image forming apparatus for forming a plurality of images at different positions on a single recording sheet is disclosed. In order to form a plurality of original images on a single recording sheet with a simple operation, the image forming apparatus includes exposure device for exposing an original, magnification input device for inputting an image formation magnification of the original exposed by the exposure device, first size signal generation device for generating a first size signal indicating a size of the original exposed by the exposure device, image forming device for forming an image on the original exposed by the exposure device on the recording sheet at the magnification input by the magnification input device, and for forming a plurality of original images at different positions on the single surface of the single recording sheet, second size signal generation device for generating a second size signal indicating a size of the recording sheet, and control device for determining the number of originals whose images can be formed on the single recording sheet, on the basis of the magnification input by the magnification input device, the first size signal generated…

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