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Image recording apparatus and image recording method

US8459763B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2011
Grant dateJun 11, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J25/308
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An image recording apparatus of the present invention includes: a conveying unit that conveys a recording medium; a conveying speed detection unit that detects a conveying speed of the recording medium; a conveying control unit that controls the conveying unit so as to accelerate or decelerate the conveying speed of the recording medium detected by the conveying speed detection unit between a stationary state and a constant speed state; a recording unit that faces the recording medium and records an image; a recording control unit that varies a recording frequency of the recording unit according to the conveying speed of the recording medium; and a throw distance control unit that controls a throw distance between the recording unit and a recording face of the recording medium according to the conveying speed of the recording medium.

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