Image forming apparatus and image processing apparatus including the same
US6804024B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/3875
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus capable of printing a plurality of paginated original image information on a single paper sheet. The apparatus includes an image data generating device for generating, based on the original image information, integrated image data to be integrated into a single page. The image data generating device includes a division designating section for designating any one of images represented by the original image information as an image indicative of a division between chapters. The image designated by the division designating section is arranged in a particular image region in an integrated image page. The apparatus can therefore implement an integrated copy plus division mode not available with conventional image forming apparatuses. An image processing apparatus includes the above image forming apparatus.
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