Recording method and apparatus maintaining constant density by anticipating temperature changes in the recording head
US5633671A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 2, 1996 |
| Grant date | May 27, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/3555
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A recording apparatus includes a heat generating element which is driven to generate heat and thereby effect image recording on a recording medium. In the apparatus, a reference voltage for driving the heat generating element is set, and a driving voltage based on the reference voltage is output. A signal is detected which corresponds to an amount of electric power supplied to the heat generating element during image recording. A control unit controls the outputting of the driving voltage based on the amount of electric power, and adjusts the energy to be applied to the heat generating element.
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