Patent · US Expired

Printers having adjustable resolution and methods of forming an image

US6075548A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 16, 1997
Grant dateJun 13, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 16, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/385
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides printers and methods of forming an image. One embodiment of the invention provides a printer including a frame; a drive assembly coupled with the frame and configured to transport media along a media path within the printer; an imaging assembly configured to receive a plurality of images and provide the images upon the media; and an image controller configured to selectively vary the resolution of the images. A method of forming an image according to the invention comprises providing media at a print velocity; providing a first reference signal; converting the first reference signal to a second reference signal; forming an image upon media according to the second reference signal; following the forming, outputting media having the image thereon; and adjusting the second reference signal responsive to the forming.

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