An unclamping arm includes a right fulcrum section, a left fulcrum section, a cam follower, and pressing sections. The right and left fulcrum sections are rotatably supported within a spindle head. The cam follower, in conjunction with the movement of the spindle head, 5 contacts a cam surface provided to an upright column, and receives external pressure. As a result of the cam follower receiving external pressure, the pressing sections rotate about the right and left fulcrum sections, thereby pressing or not pressing pins of a draw bar provided within a spindle. The pressing sections are positioned between the cam follower and the right and left fulcrum sections; the right fulcrum section, the left fulcrum section, and the pressing sections are 10 positioned on a straight line intersecting the axial direction of the spindle; and the cam follower is positioned separated to the upright column-side from the right and left fulcrum sections.
An air conditioner includes a housing having a first outlet and a second outlet, a first channel communicating with the first outlet, a second channel communicating with the second outlet, a tank unit configured to hold water for cooling first air and second air, the first air flowing through the first channel, the second air flowing through the second channel, a cooling unit configured to cool the first air by heat of vaporization of water held in the tank unit, a water supply channel for supplying water held in the tank unit to the cooling unit, and a water recovery channel for collecting water remaining in the cooling unit to the tank unit.
F24F 13/06 - Outlets for directing or distributing air into rooms or spaces, e.g. ceiling air diffuser
F24F 5/00 - Air-conditioning systems or apparatus not covered by group or
F24F 12/00 - Use of energy recovery systems in air conditioning, ventilation or screening
3.
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING FIXING DEVICE AND CONTROLLER FOR DRIVING FIXING DEVICE, INCLUDING HEATING PROCESS TO RAISE TEMPERATURE OF HEATING UNIT OF FIXING DEVICE
An image forming apparatus includes a fixing device, a motor, and a controller. The fixing device includes a heating unit and a first temperature sensor. The controller is configured to perform driving the fixing device. The driving includes a heating process. The controller is further configured to perform, during the heating process: a first control operation in which the controller rotates the motor at a first rotational speed and adjusts a duty cycle of electric power suppled to a heater of the heating unit to a higher value as a deviation between a target temperature and a temperature detected by the first temperature sensor becomes greater; and a second control operation in which the controller rotates the motor at a second rotational speed lower than the first rotational speed and restricts the duty cycle within a range lower than or equal to a restricted value.
A tank includes a storage chamber, a bottom wall, a top wall, a peripheral wall connecting the bottom and top walls to each other, and an outlet in communication with the storage chamber. The bottom wall extends in a lateral direction crossing an up-down direction and has an inner surface including: a flat part extending in the lateral direction and defining a bottom of the storage chamber; and a protruding part protruding downward from the flat part and defining an extra space in communication with the storage chamber. The outlet is positioned in the extra space. Either the bottom wall or the top wall is integrally molded with the peripheral wall to constitute an integrally-molded wall structure having an aperture, and the other one of the bottom wall and the top wall is liquid-tightly connected to the integrally-molded wall structure while covering the aperture to define the storage chamber.
A developer cartridge may include: a first gear having a small-diameter gear portion and a large-diameter gear portion; and a second gear including: a first columnar portion centered on a second axis; a second columnar portion having a smaller diameter than the first columnar portion; a first engagement portion extending along a portion of a peripheral surface of the first columnar portion and engageable with the small-diameter gear portion; a second engagement portion extending along a portion of a peripheral surface of the second columnar portion and positioned closer to a housing than the first engagement portion in an axial direction and engageable with the large-diameter gear portion; and a protruding portion protruding in the axial direction and rotatable together with the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion. The second engagement portion may engage the large-diameter gear portion after the first engagement portion engages the small-diameter gear portion.
G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer
F16H 27/04 - Step-by-step mechanisms without freewheel members, e.g. Geneva drives for converting continuous rotation into a step-by-step rotary movement
G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements
G03G 21/18 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements using a processing cartridge
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Printing machines for commercial or industrial use; digital printing machines for textile industry; electrically powered textile printers; digital ink jet printing machines and replacement mechanical parts therefor for use in connection with garment printing and decorating Camera and software visual alignment system for artwork and graphic image placement in connection with garment printing and garment decorating; computer software for viewing, manipulating, and printing digital photographs and graphic images and for importing digital artwork from computer to garment printer; digital camera and the software for capturing image of substrates to be printed on by garment printer; and structural parts and fittings for industrial and commercial digital inkjet garment printers
An image forming apparatus includes a fuser, a detection sensor, a user interface, a memory, and a controller. The fuser is configured to fix an image formed in toner on a sheet thereon. The fuser is attached to a body of the image forming apparatus and is replaceable. The controller is configured to update usage data stored in the memory according to usage of the fuser. After the detection sensor detects the fuser not being attached to the body of the image forming apparatus, in response to the detection sensor detecting the fuser being attached to the body, the controller is configured to control the user interface to display a query screen concerning replacement of the fuser. In response to a replying operation to the query screen by a user, the controller is configured to update the usage data with content concerning a replacing new fuser.
H04N 1/00 - Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmissionDetails thereof
G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
G03G 15/20 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for fixing, e.g. by using heat
G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements
8.
NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER-READABLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR TERMINAL DEVICE, TERMINAL DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TERMINAL DEVICE
A terminal device may receive, from a first server, notification related information including format information. The terminal device may, in a case where the notification related information includes first format information indicating a first display format, display on a display of the terminal device a first notification screen according to the first display format. The first notification screen may include first notification information related to first related information included in the notification related information. The terminal device may, in a case where the notification related information includes second format information indicating a second display format different from the first display format, display on the display a second notification screen according to the second display format. The second notification screen may include second notification information related to second related information included in the notification related information.
A communication device includes a communication interface, a memory, and a management information base, and a controller. The controller receives a command including an object identifier to request writing a setting value of the object identifier, determines whether the object identifier is a first or second object identifier, sets a setting value according to the received command by writing the setting value when the object identifier is the first object identifier, specifies a memory address indicated by the second object identifier when the object identifier is the second object identifier, and sets a setting value according to the command by writing the setting value to the specified memory address.
A communication device includes a communication interface, a memory configured to store a setting value, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a command including an object identifier of a management information base to request reading of the setting value corresponding to a value of the object identifier from the memory or writing of the value of the object identifier in the memory, determine whether the object identifier is a specific identifier, determine whether the command has been transmitted from a first device or a second device, and read or write the setting value corresponding to a value of the specific identifier.
A medium processing device includes: a conveying portion configured to convey a medium along a conveyance path; and a medium processing portion. The conveyance path includes: an upstream path; a downstream path; and a merging path including a processing position. The conveying portion includes a first roller pair arranged on the downstream path and a second roller arranged on the merging path. The first roller pair is configured to be set to a nip state during execution of a conveying operation to convey the medium from the merging path toward the downstream path. The first roller pair is configured to be set to a nip release state during execution of a medium processing operation while the medium is positioned at a nip position of the first roller pair.
B65H 5/06 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by rollers
B65H 7/02 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors
12.
COMMUNICATION DEVICE, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER-READABLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AND METHOD EXECUTED BY COMMUNICATION DEVICE
A communication device may receive, from a first external device, attack detection information indicating that a specific attack has been detected; in a case where the attack detection information is received from the first external device and a first program for addressing the specific attack exists, update a second program stored in the communication device by using the first program; and in a case where the attack detection information is received from the first external device and the first program does not exist, execute a first addressing process for addressing the specific attack, the first addressing process being indicated by specific addressing information received from a first server.
A medium conveying unit is configured to be attached to a medium processing unit. The medium conveying unit includes: a first conveying portion configured to convey a medium toward the medium processing unit along an upstream path; a receiving portion configured to receive the medium processed by the medium processing unit; and a second conveying portion configured to convey the medium toward the receiving portion along a downstream path different from the upstream path.
B65H 7/04 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors responsive to absence of articles, e.g. exhaustion of pile
B65H 35/00 - Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machinesArticle or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Printing machines and apparatus; printing machines and apparatus for the textile industry; textile printing machines; machines for the textile industry; dyeing machines; sewing machines; industrial ink jet printing machines; parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid goods. Computer software; downloadable computer software application; printers; digital ink jet printers; photo printers; digital cameras; photographic machines and apparatus.
15.
TONER CARTRIDGE INCLUDING MEMORY HOLDER COVER HAVING PAWL ENGAGED WITH HOOK OF GEAR COVER
A toner cartridge includes: a toner casing configured to accommodate toner therein; a toner memory; a memory holder holding the toner memory; a memory holder cover, a gear positioned at an outer surface of the toner casing; and a gear cover. The memory holder cover movably holds the memory holder. The memory holder cover has a pawl. The gear cover is positioned at one end portion of the toner casing at one side in a first direction. The gear cover covers at least a part of the gear and has a hook in which the pawl is inserted.
A developing roller is located nearer a first end than a second end in a first direction. A first boss extends in a second direction and is movable together with a housing. The first boss bears the weight of a developer cartridge when the first boss is supported by a support surface of a first side plate of a drum unit, and is located away from the developing roller in the first direction and the third direction. A first pressure receiving surface is located farther away from the developing roller than the first boss in the third direction. The pressure receiving member receives a pressing force in the third direction from a pressing member of the first side plate of the drum unit. The first boss is located away from the developing roller in the first direction by a first distance. The first pressure receiving surface is located away from the developing roller in the first direction by the first distance or by a second distance smaller than the first distance.
A process cartridge mountable on an image forming apparatus includes a photoconductive drum, a developing unit including a developing roller and a toner storage unit. The toner storage includes a first toner storage chamber, a second toner storage chamber located above the first toner storage chamber, a first toner conveying member located in the first toner storage chamber and configured to convey the toner in the first toner storage chamber upward toward the second toner storage chamber in an area wider than the toner discharge outlet in the first direction, and a second toner conveying member located in the second toner storage chamber and configured to convey, in the first direction, the toner in the second toner storage chamber toward the toner discharge outlet.
An image forming apparatus, having a cartridge detachably attached to the image forming apparatus and including a first compartment configured to store a colorant, a container configured to be connected with the cartridge and including a second compartment configured to store the colorant flowing from the cartridge, and a display configured to display a first object indicating a first remainder amount and a second object indicating a second remainder amount in a single screen, is provided. The first remainder amount is a remainder amount of the colorant stored in the first compartment, and the second remainder amount is a remainder amount of the colorant stored in the second compartment.
An image forming apparatus may include a photosensitive member, a developing device including a developing roller, pressing members configured to engage with the developing device and springs configured to urge the pressing members. In some examples, each of the pressing members may be configured to contact and move the developing device between various positions based on the urging of the springs. Additionally or alternatively, various ends of a contact surface of the developing roller configured to contact developer may be disposed relative to an axis line of the developing roller and pressing surfaces of the pressing members.
A recording apparatus includes: a recording part, a display, an operating part, and a controller. The controller is configured to perform control regarding an additional function and control regarding a basic function. The controller causes the display to display a basic function selecting part via which the basic function is selected and an additional function selecting part via which the additional function is selected. In a case where a user has not given approval, the controller causes the display to display the additional function selecting part in a state that selection for executing the additional function is not ready. In a case where the user has given the approval, the controller causes the display to display the additional function selecting part in a state that the selection for executing the additional function is ready.
There is provided an image handling apparatus including: an image handler configured to perform reading of a document and/or recording of an image to a medium; a display; an interface configured to be operated by a user; and a controller configured to: perform control regarding additional and basic functions; cause the display to display a first screen including a first selecting part to be selected to select the basic function; cause the display to display, in response to selecting of the first selecting part, a second screen including a second selecting part to be selected to select a setting item of the basic function; and cause the display to display the second screen in a state that a third selecting part to be selected to select a setting item corresponding to the additional function is included in the second screen, in a case where the second screen is displayed.
There is provided a tank for storing ink to be supplied to an ink consuming device, including: a casing; an ink chamber; an ink inlet; an ink outlet; and an atmosphere communication part, the atmosphere communication part having first and second parts, and an atmosphere port, the first part having a labyrinth channel, the atmosphere port providing fluid communication between the ink chamber and an outside of the casing through the first part and the second part. The labyrinth channel and the second part share a common wall. The common wall defines a bottom of the labyrinth channel and a bottom of the second part. The ink inlet is different from the ink outlet and is located above the ink outlet. The entire labyrinth channel overlaps the second part in a horizontal direction orthogonal to an up-down direction and a front-rear direction when viewed in the horizontal direction.
Provided are a tool-gripping member, a tool magazine, and a machine tool. This tool-gripping member is provided to the tool magazine and grips a tool holder that supports a tool. A stand is fixed to a magazine base of the tool magazine and includes an engaging section with which the tool holder engages. A pair of claw members move pivotally around fulcrums provided to the stand, and sandwich and grip the tool holder while the tool holder is being engaged with the engaging section. The engaging section of the stand includes groove sections extending in a direction perpendicular to the left-right direction in which the pair of claw members face each other and the axial direction of the fulcrums.
B23Q 3/157 - Arrangements for automatic insertion or removal of tools of rotary tools
B23Q 3/155 - Arrangements for automatic insertion or removal of tools
24.
PRINTING DEVICE CONFIGURED TO DETERMINE REVERSE CONVEYANCE AMOUNT OF PRINTING MEDIUM BASED ON CONTROL INFORMATION ACQUIRED FROM CASSETTE, AND CASSETTE ATTACHABLE TO THE PRINTING DEVICE
A printing device includes: an attachment portion to which a cassette accommodating a printing medium is detachably attachable; a conveying portion for conveying the printing medium; a printing portion for printing the printing medium; a cutter portion for cutting the printed printing medium; and a controller. The controller is configured to perform: a conveying process to convey the printing medium from the printing portion to the cutter portion; a cutting process to cut the printed printing medium; an acquisition process to acquire the control information from the cassette; a determination process to determine a reverse conveyance amount of the printing medium based on the control information; and a reverse conveying process to convey a remaining non-printed portion of the printing medium from the cutter portion to the printing portion by the reverse conveyance amount determined in the determination process.
B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devicesMountings for web rolls or spindles
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed
25.
CARTRIDGE HAVING DETACHABLE CAP TO COVER OPENING OF CASING FOR REPLENISHING TONER INTO STORAGE BAG ACCOMMODATED IN CASING
A cartridge includes: a casing having a first opening; a storage bag accommodated in the casing and having a second opening; a seal for closing the second opening; a shaft rotatable; and a cap for closing the first opening. Toner is configured to be replenished through the first opening. Toner stored in the storage bag is configured to be discharged into the casing through the second opening. The shaft is rotatable about a first axis extending in a first direction together with the seal such that the seal closing the second opening is peeled off to open the second opening. The cap is attachable to and detachable from the casing.
A developing cartridge includes a developing electrode and a supply electrode. The developing electrode includes a first electrical contact in contact with a developing roller shaft, and a second electrical contact positioned closer to the developing roller shaft than a second agitator gear is to the developing roller shaft. The second electrical contact is positioned farther from the developing roller shaft than the first electrical contact is from the developing roller shaft. The supply electrode includes a first electrical contact in contact with the supply roller shaft, and a second electrical contact positioned closer to the developing roller shaft than the second agitator gear is to the developing roller shaft. The second electrical contact of the supply electrode is positioned farther from the developing roller shaft than the second electrical contact of the developing electrode is from the developing roller shaft.
Provided is a column. In this machine tool, a spindle head extends in the Z-axis direction and is disposed on the front surface of a column through a Y-axis moving mechanism. A rotary table is located forward of the spindle head. The spindle head is movable in the Y-axis direction (up-down direction) by being guided by a pair of guides that are mounted on mounting surfaces of the column. The mounting surface is located at a left front end of a right wall. The mounting surface is located at a right front end of a left wall. The column is movable in the Z-axis direction (front-back direction) through sliding members thereof being guided by a pair of guides. The sliding member has a portion located further forward than the mounting surfaces in a plan view.
An editing apparatus displays an editing screen for editing data for a medium to be processed by processing equipment including a printer, a cutting machine, and a sewing machine on a display. The data includes print data to drive the printer, cutting data to drive the cutting machine, and sewing data to drive the sewing machine. The editing apparatus receives an operation for editing the data with the editing screen or the preview screen displayed on the display, edits the data in accordance with the operation received, and outputs the data edited to the printer, the cutting machine, and the sewing machine.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Industrial laser printing machines and apparatus; printing machines, namely textile printers; printing machines for textiles; machines for the textile industry, namely, weaving looms, textile bonding machines; machines for dyeing textiles Downloadable computer application software for operating printers; digital inkjet printers; digital inkjet printers for the garment decorating industry
34.
DEVELOPING CARTRIDGE INCLUDING SHAFT AND CAM POSITIONED ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF CASING FROM DEVELOPING ROLLER AND MOVABLE IN AXIAL DIRECTION OF DEVELOPING ROLLER
A developing cartridge includes a casing, a developing roller, a shaft, and a first cam. The developing roller is rotatable about an axis extending in a first direction. A part of a peripheral surface of the developing roller is exposed on one side in a second direction. The developing roller is positioned at one end portion of the casing in a third direction crossing both the first direction and the second direction. The shaft extends in the first direction and is movable in the first direction relative to both the casing and the developing roller. The first cam is positioned at one end portion of the shaft in the first direction and is movable in the first direction together with the shaft. The shaft and the first cam are positioned at an other end portion of the casing in the third direction.
A developing cartridge includes a casing, a developing roller rotatable about an axis extending in a first direction, a developing memory having an electrical contact surface, an agitator, an agitator gear rotatable about an agitator axis together with the agitator, a holder holding the electrical contact surface, and a plate movable between a first position and a second position in a second direction crossing the first direction relative to the casing. The holder is movable relative to the casing in a third direction crossing the first and second directions between a retracted position and an advancing position. The holder is movable from the retracted position to the advancing position in response to a movement of the plate from the first position to the second position. The plate is positioned farther away from the developing roller than the agitator gear and the holder are in the second direction.
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING CARTRIDGE HAVING FIRST STORAGE CHAMBER, CARTRIDGE ATTACHMENT PORTION HAVING SECOND STORAGE CHAMBER, AND RECORDING PORTION
For an image forming apparatus including first and second storage chambers, an inequality expression of “R2>A×R1” is met. R1 is a sum of a passage resistance value obtained by flowing air through a first air communication portion and a passage resistance value obtained by flowing liquid through a supply portion. R2 is a passage resistance value obtained by flowing air through a second air communication portion. A is a cross-sectional area ratio obtained by dividing a first average cross-sectional area of a first space of the first storage chamber taken along a plurality of horizontal planes by a second average cross-sectional area of a second space of the second storage chamber taken along the plurality of horizontal planes. The first space contains at least a portion adjacent to the supply portion and accumulating the liquid. The second space contains at least a portion accumulating the liquid.
A cutting device includes a platen with a groove, a blade mount, a first conveyor, a second conveyor, a third conveyor, a memory, and a processor. The processor is configured to perform processes including acquiring outline data indicating an outline of a pattern, controlling the first conveyor and the second conveyor to form a first cutting line by the cutting blade mounted to the blade mount positioned at a first cutting position. The first cutting line is a groove-shaped cut along the outline. The processes further include controlling the first conveyor and the second conveyor to form a second cutting line by the cutting blade mounted to the blade mount positioned at a second cutting position. The second cutting line is a cut completely passing through the cutting object in the up-down direction along a portion of the outline.
B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
An image forming apparatus is provided, including a housing; a drum cartridge; a developing cartridge; a drawer movable between an inner position and an outer position; and a lock member provided on the drawer and movable between a lock position at which the lock member locks the drum cartridge to the drawer, and a release position at which a lock between the drum cartridge and the drawer is released. The lock member includes an operation portion for moving the lock member between the lock position and the release position. The developing cartridge includes a cover member that covers at least a portion of the operation portion in a state in which the drum cartridge is mounted to the drawer, and the developing cartridge is mounted to the drum cartridge.
An image forming apparatus includes a housing, a drawer, and a process cartridge attachable to the drawer. The drawer can be drawn out of the housing toward one side in a first direction. The process cartridge includes: a process housing; a photosensitive drum rotatable about an axis extending in a second direction; a developing roller movable between a separated position and a contacting position relative to the photosensitive drum; and a locking member. The locking member is movable between a locking position for locking the developing roller at the separated position and an unlocking position for allowing the developing roller to move to the contacting position. The process cartridge is configured to contact a first surface of the drawer to be guided toward an attachment position on the drawer while the locking member is at the locking position during attachment of the process cartridge to the drawer.
A removal device removes a medium from a platen. The removal device includes a first support portion, a second support portion, and a connecting portion. The first support portion is positioned on an opposite side from the platen in a first direction. The second support portion includes a second contact portion. The second contact portion is configured to move in a third direction. The connecting portion is positioned on the opposite side from the platen with respect to the first support portion and the second support portion in the third direction. The connecting portion is configured to connect the first support portion and the second support portion with each other.
An information processing device has an operating system including a general-purpose printing program. In a case that a print instruction to execute a printing of a target image on a printing device is issued from an application program to the general-purpose printing program and intermediate data representing the target image is received, a computer of the information processing device performs, according to a support program corresponding to the printing device, a preview process of displaying a preview image of the target image, and a settings modification process of, while the preview image is displayed, receiving a modification of a setting value for a parameter related to color balance. In a case that the setting value is modified in the settings modification process, the computer performs, according to the support program, a print control process of causing the printing device to print the target image according to the modified setting value.
A printing method using a printing apparatus, the printing apparatus including: a liquid ejecting head including: a channel substrate having an individual channel; and a piezoelectric actuator having an individual electrode, a high potential electrode and a low potential electrode and applying pressure to liquid inside the individual channel, a driving power source circuit electrically connected to the individual electrode; a high potential power source circuit electrically connected to the high potential electrode; and a conveyor to convey a medium, the printing method comprising: ejecting the liquid from the liquid ejecting head with respect to the medium conveyed by the conveyor so as to print an image on the medium; and changing an output voltage value of each of the driving power source circuit and the high potential power source circuit while printing the image on the medium.
B41J 2/045 - Ink jet characterised by the jet generation process generating single droplets or particles on demand by pressure, e.g. electromechanical transducers
In image forming apparatus according to the present disclosure, a controller causes a setting icon to transition to a locked state in response to an operation received via a user I/F. In a case where a temporarily releasing operation of temporarily releasing the locked state is performed in the locked state, the controller causes the user I/F to be in a temporarily released state. The controller is configured to release the temporarily released state and to cause the user interface to return to the locked state, triggered by the temporarily released state having been continued for a predetermined period of time.
LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS, CONTROLLER, CONTROL METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM FOR CONTROLLING LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS
A liquid ejecting apparatus including a head, a moving mechanism and a controller is provided. The controller is configured to execute causing the head to not eject liquid in an acceleration section and to eject liquid in a constant speed section during a second movement, in a case where it is determined that a stop position in a first movement is not on one side of a scanning direction relative to a target position. The controller is configured to execute causing the head to eject liquid in the acceleration section and the constant speed section during the second movement, in a case where it is determined that the stop position in the first movement is on the one side of the scanning direction relative to the target position.
B41J 2/045 - Ink jet characterised by the jet generation process generating single droplets or particles on demand by pressure, e.g. electromechanical transducers
A liquid discharge device includes: a head configured to discharge a liquid from a nozzle opening on a nozzle surface; a wiper configured to be brought into contact with the nozzle surface at a front surface of the wiper and be movable relative to the head in a first direction; a support portion configured to support at least a rear surface of the wiper and be movable relative to the wiper in a second direction intersecting the nozzle surface and the first direction; and a controller configured to: acquire an elapsed time from when the liquid is discharged from the nozzle; determine, based on the elapsed time, a first support position which is a position of the support portion in the second direction; and position the support portion at the determined first support position, and move the wiper relative to the head in the first direction.
A conveyance control device includes a conveyor, a first heater and a second heater, and a processor. The conveyor conveys a platen on which a print medium is placed. The first heater and the second heater are connected to a printer. The printer performs printing on the print medium on the platen. The first heater and the second heater execute a medium heating operation to heat the print medium on the platen. The processor controls the conveyor and conveys a target platen to one of the first heater or the second heater. The target platen is the platen on which the print medium is placed and is a control target.
A cutting device includes: a blade receiver having a first receiving surface; a cutting blade configured to cut a tape conveyed in a conveying direction; a support member; and a path-forming part. The path-forming part has a first end which is both an upstream end in the conveying direction and an end in a first direction. The first receiving surface has a second end which is a downstream end in the conveying direction. The support member has a third end which is an end in a second direction. The cutting blade is positioned further upstream in the conveying direction relative to an intersection point at which a first virtual line passing through both the first end and the second end and a second virtual line parallel to the conveying direction and passing through the third end intersect when viewed in a direction orthogonal to the first direction.
B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
51.
DATA PROCESSING METHOD FOR MANAGING FIRST IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND SECOND IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE USING SERVER
A data processing method is for managing first and second image processing devices using a server. In the method, the server receives a request to replace the first image processing device, acquires from the first image processing device data, and stores the acquired data as data originally stored in the first image processing device. The data originally stored in the first image processing device includes settings information. In the method, the server communicates with the second image processing device which is a replacement device. In a case that a prescribed condition is satisfied, the server sends the data originally stored in the first image processing device to the second image processing device. For satisfying the prescribed condition, satisfying a condition that a prescribed function of the first image processing device has been deactivated on the basis of the request received by the server is necessary.
A printing device includes a housing, a mounting compartment, a printing unit, and a cover attachable to the housing. A tape cassette accommodating a printing tape is mountable in the mounting compartment in a mounting direction. A platen gear of the printing unit and an output gear of the tape cassette are helical gears configured such that a thrust load is applied to the output gear in the mounting direction at a mesh point therebetween while rotating. The cover has a restriction part configured to contact the mounted tape cassette while the cover is closed to restrict the tape cassette from rotating by the thrust load about an axis passing through first and second support parts provided at the mounting compartment. The restriction part is positioned in a region on an opposite side of the axis from the mesh point when viewed in the mounting direction.
B41J 32/02 - Ink-ribbon cartridges for endless ribbons
53.
PRINTING DEVICE INCLUDING BATTERY TRAY ATTACHABLE TO BATTERY ACCOMMODATING PORTION OF HOUSING AND HAVING MOUNTING SURFACE CONFIGURED TO SUPPORT BATTERY
A printing device includes: a printing engine configured to be driven by electric power from a battery including a battery terminal; a housing defining a battery accommodating portion; a contact terminal facing downward and configured to flex upward; and a battery tray attachable to the battery accommodating portion. In a state where the battery is mounted on a mounting surface of the battery tray, the battery is movable between: a first position at which the battery is in a first posture; and a second position at which the battery is in a second posture. During an attachment process of the battery tray to the battery accommodating portion, a pressing portion of the walls presses the battery at the second position to move the battery to the first position and place the battery in the first posture such that the battery terminal contacts the contact terminal from below.
B41J 29/393 - Devices for controlling or analysing the entire machine
54.
PRINTER INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND SUPPORT MEMBERS RESPECTIVELY ATTACHABLE TO FIRST AND SECOND ADJUSTERS PROVIDED IN HOUSING FOR SUPPORTING TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF ROLLS OF PRINTING MEDIUM
A printer includes a housing, first and second adjusters provided in the housing, and first and second support members detachably attachable to the respective first and second adjusters. The first and second adjusters face each other in a second direction such that a distance therebetween is adjustable. Each support member includes: a plate part having a first surface and a second surface opposite each other; a first protruding part protruding from the first surface; and a second protruding part protruding from the second surface. Each adjuster has a hook extending toward each other in the second direction. When the respective first surfaces oppose each other in the second direction, each first protruding part is fitted in a first sleeve of a first roll. When the respective second surfaces oppose each other in the second direction, each second protruding part is fitted in a second sleeve of a second roll.
A drying device includes a housing, a heater, a fan, and a processor. The housing includes an internal space housing a platen and an opening connected to the internal space and being of a size through which the platen passes. A medium to which an ink or a treatment liquid is applied is placed on the platen. The fan supplies heated air to the internal space. In a housed state of the platen housed in the internal space, the processor switches an air supply state of the heated air supplied by the fan from a first air supply state to a second air supply state different from the first air supply state by controlling at least one of the heater or the fan.
A developing cartridge includes: a casing, a developing roller, a first agitator, a supply roller, and a second agitator. The casing is configured to accommodate toner. The developing roller is rotatable about a developing roller rotation axis extending in a first direction. The first agitator is configured to agitate the toner. The first agitator is rotatable about a first agitator rotation axis extending in the first direction. The supply roller is positioned between the first agitator and the developing roller. The supply roller is rotatable about a supply roller rotation axis extending in the first direction. The second agitator is positioned between the supply roller and the first agitator. The second agitator is rotatable about a second agitator rotation axis extending in the first direction. A rotation locus of the second agitator is positioned outside of a rotation locus of the first agitator.
An image forming apparatus, having a main housing, a first photosensitive drum, a second photosensitive drum, a first developing device to supply toner to the first photosensitive drum, a second developing device to supply toner to the second photosensitive drum, a first reloading device to reload the first developing device with the toner, and a second reloading device to reload the second developing device with the toner, is provided. The first reloading device has a first reloading port, which accepts the toner for reloading the first developing device. The first reloading port is openable to an outside of the main housing. The second reloading device has a second reloading port, which accepts the toner for reloading the second developing device. The second reloading port is openable to the outside of the main housing.
A developing cartridge may include a developing roller and a casing capable of containing a developer material, a member having a first end portion and a second end portion, the member being movable together with the casing and the developing roller, and the member having a first hole extending in a direction between the first end portion and the second end portion; and a first lever movable relative to the casing between a first position and a second position, the first lever including one end portion that functions as the point of effort, an other end portion that functions as the point of application, and a cam surface that is located between the one end portion and the other end portion and that functions as a pivot point.
The machine tool includes a main shaft, a workpiece support part, a tool magazine, a moving mechanism, and an opening-closing mechanism. The main shaft holds a tool. The workpiece support part supports a workpiece processed by the tool. The tool magazine is provided on the workpiece support part and includes a tool holder supporting tools, and an openable and closable magazine cover covering a periphery of the tool holder. The moving mechanism includes a motor and moves the workpiece support part in a first direction. The opening-closing mechanism is configured to open and close the magazine cover. The opening-closing mechanism includes a first cam, and a link mechanism connected to the magazine cover. When the workpiece support part is moved by the moving mechanism, the link mechanism displaces the magazine cover from a closed state to an open state when the link mechanism abuts the first cam.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Bobbins for sewing machines; embroidery machine attachments; embroidery machine parts; embroidery machines; fabric cutting machines; iron press machines for clothing; ironing presses being machines for industrial purposes; label printing machines for industrial purposes; metal cutting machines; needles for sewing machines; paper cutting machines; pedal drives for sewing machines; printing machines for printing on packaging; printing machines for textile; rubber cutting machines; sewing machine attachments; sewing machine parts; sewing machines; tambours for embroidery machines; textile cutting machines
(2) Printing machines for printing on paper materials
(3) Colour printers; computer printers; inkjet printers; laser printers; photo printers; print heads for ink-jet printers; print heads for printers; thermal printers
(4) Downloadable computer application software for use in processing text and images into data for embroidery; computer software and programs for processing digital images; computer software and programs for use in scanning, storing, recognizing, sharing, transmitting, receiving and displaying and processing digital files, namely messages, text, documents, photographs and images
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Printing machines and apparatus; printing machines and apparatus for the textile industry; textile printing machines; machines for the textile industry; dyeing machines; sewing machines; industrial ink jet printing machines; parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid goods. Computer software; downloadable computer software application; printers; digital ink jet printers; photo printers.
63.
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM, AND METHOD FOR ACCEPTING INPUT OPERATIONS FROM MOBILE TERMINAL
An image forming apparatus includes a controller configured to provide a mobile input function that enables the image forming apparatus to accept input operations from a mobile terminal via a network interface. After starting to provide the mobile input function, the controller sends display data to the mobile terminal via the network interface, thereby causing the mobile terminal to display an operation screen for operating the image forming apparatus from the mobile terminal. The controller displays a standby screen including a particular operable object on a touch panel when the mobile input function is not provided. When the particular operable object is operated, the controller switches the standby screen to a local operation screen. In response to accepting an operation on the local operation screen, the controller performs a process according to what kind of operation has been accepted on the local operation screen.
DEVELOPING CARTRIDGE INCLUDING SUPPLY ROLLER, LAYER THICKNESS REGULATION BLADE, AND SUPPLY ELECTRODE ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO BOTH SUPPLY ROLLER AND LAYER THICKNESS REGULATION BLADE
A developing cartridge includes: a casing configured to accommodate therein toner; a developing roller; a supply roller configured to supply the toner to the developing roller; a layer thickness regulation blade in contact with a circumferential surface of the developing roller; a developing electrode electrically connected to the developing roller; and a supply electrode electrically connected to the supply roller and the layer thickness regulation blade. The supply electrode includes: an electrode member electrically connected to a rotation shaft of the supply roller and movable in a direction perpendicular to the rotation shaft; and a connection member in contact with and electrically connecting the electrode member and the layer thickness regulation blade. The electrode member is movable relative to the connection member in the direction perpendicular to the rotation shaft in a state where the electrode member is in contact with the connection member.
A developing cartridge may include: a casing configured to accommodate developer therein, the casing extending in the first direction; a coupling rotatable about a first axis extending in the first direction, the coupling being positioned at one side of the casing in the first direction; a detection gear rotatable about a second axis extending in the first direction, the detection gear being positioned at another side of the casing in the first direction; and a storage medium including an electric contact surface, the electric contact surface being positioned at the one side of the casing in the first direction.
A printing cassette that is to be attached to and detached from a printing apparatus main body is provided. The printing cassette includes: a first roll in which a first tape is wound around a winding center axis parallel to a first direction; and an input gear that is disposed at a different position from the first roll in the first direction, engaging another gear, and configured to transmit a driving force of a drive shaft of the printing apparatus to the another gear. The first roll has a cylindrical shape in which a hollow portion is defined by an inner peripheral surface. The drive shaft is inserted into the hollow portion of the first roll and the input gear is engaged with the drive shaft in a state where the printing cassette is attached to the printing apparatus main body.
B41J 15/04 - Supporting, feeding, or guiding devicesMountings for web rolls or spindles
B41J 2/325 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads by selective transfer of ink from ink carrier, e.g. from ink ribbon or sheet
B41J 5/34 - Character or syllable selection controlled by recorded information characterised by form of recorded information by printed, embossed, or photographic records, e.g. cards, sheets by strips or tapes
B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
B41J 17/32 - Detachable carriers or holders for impression-transfer material mechanism
A liquid jetting apparatus includes: individual channels; and first and second manifolds commonly provided for the individual channels. Each of the individual channels has: a nozzle; a first pressure chamber connected to the first manifold and extending along a plane orthogonal to a predetermined direction; a second pressure chamber connected to the second manifold and extending along the plane; a first connecting channel connected to the first pressure chamber and extending from the first pressure chamber; a second connecting channel connected to the second pressure chamber and extending from the second pressure chamber; and a link channel extending to be parallel to the plane, having a connected part connected to the first connecting channel and another connected part connected to the second connecting channel, linking the first connecting channel and the second connecting channel, and connected to the nozzle.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Printing machines and apparatus; printing machines and apparatus for the textile industry; textile printing machines; machines for the textile industry; dyeing machines; sewing machines; industrial ink jet printing machines; parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid goods. Computer software; downloadable computer software application; printers; digital ink jet printers; photo printers; digital cameras; photographic machines and apparatus.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
(1) Printing machines; textile printing machines
(2) Die-cutting machines; electronic cutting machines for cutting cardstock, plastic, and vinyl; embroidery machines; sewing machines; textile cutting machines
(3) Computer software for editing images, sound, and video; computer software for image processing; computer software for text editing; downloadable and recorded computer software for use in organizing, transmitting, receiving, playing, storing and reviewing image files; downloadable computer software for creating digital images; downloadable mobile applications for editing photos; downloadable software for editing photos; printer plotters
(4) Adhesives for stationery or household purposes; craft patterns; drawing pens; marker pens; paper mats; paper stationery sets; patterned paper; patterns for making clothes; pens and pencils; sewing patterns
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
Textile machines and apparatus; electronic cutting machines and electronic cutter (with scanner) for cutting textile sheet, paper sheet, plastic sheet, metal sheet, rubber sheet and other materials in sheet form, and parts and accessories thereof; blades for electronic cutting machines and electronic cutters; embroidery machines; pulp making, papermaking or paper-working machines and apparatus; paper embossing machines; metalworking machines and tools; embossing machines for metal sheet; printing or bookbinding machines and apparatus; sewing machines and parts and accessories thereof, namely tambours for sewing machines, tables for sewing machines, covers for sewing machines, foot control pedals for sewing machines, pedal drives for sewing machines, spools for sewing machines, and bobbins for sewing machines; plastic processing machines and apparatus; machines and apparatus for manufacturing rubber goods; cutter mat (for cutting machines). Telecommunication devices and apparatus; digital cameras; video cameras; printers; facsimiles; scanners; photocopying machines; computer programs (downloadable or recorded); computer software for use in operating electronic cutting machines and electronic cutters; media recorded with computer program, text messages, photographs, images and video for use in relation to the above mentioned products; downloadable image files; image files recorded on media; electronic publications; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers; recording discs, compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media; optical and magnetic data media; multifunction machines for use in copying, printing, scanning, video capturing and/or transmitting documents and images. Paper and cardboard; paper patterns; tailors' chalk; stationery; albums; cards stationery; scrapbooks; seals (stationery); stickers; rubber stamp; adhesive tapes for stationery or household purposes; labels; pens; printing or bookbinding machines and apparatus for office use.
A liquid consumption device has a tank having an inner space partitioned by an outer wall. The tank has a first inner wall which extends from the outer wall on a one side in a first direction perpendicular to an up-down direction. Further, the first inner wall partitions the inner space into a first space and a second space, which communicate with each other through a first communication hole formed on the first inner wall. A third space, which is partitioned by the first inner wall and the outer wall, and is located below a lowermost position of a surface defining the first communication hole when the tank takes a first attitude is configured to store a particular amount of liquid, which is stored in a fourth space in a state where the tank takes the usage attitude, the fourth space being a part of the second space.
An image forming apparatus includes a user interface, a communication interface, and a controller. The controller performs an approval process of, in response to receiving a data request from a requesting apparatus via a communication interface, displaying an approval screen on a user interface. In response to receiving an approval operation to the approval screen via the user interface, the controller transmits requested data to the requesting apparatus. In response to determining that a particular condition is satisfied when the data request is received from the requesting apparatus via the communication interface, the controller transmits the requested data to the requesting apparatus without displaying the approval screen on the user interface. After transmitting the requested data, in response to receiving an instruction via the communication interface from the requesting apparatus, the controller performs a particular process based on the instruction.
An object forming data generation program including instructions to cause a controller of a computer to perform operations. The operations include obtaining three-dimensional data representing a three-dimensional shape of a three-dimensional product; setting a plurality of supports to be connected to the three-dimensional product and a support member to be connected to each of the plurality of supports, based on the three-dimensional data, such that, when viewed from a reference direction intersecting each of the plurality of supports, the support member is offset to a position outside the three-dimensional product and at which a length of each of the plurality of supports in a longitudinal direction thereof is a predetermined amount from an outer periphery of the three-dimensional product; and generating three-dimensional object forming data for forming an object including the three-dimensional product, the plurality of supports, and the support member, using a three-dimensional object forming apparatus.
B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
B29C 64/40 - Structures for supporting 3D objects during manufacture and intended to be sacrificed after completion thereof
B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
74.
CONTROL DEVICE, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER-READABLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTROL DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CONTROL DEVICE
A control device comprising may, in a case where a function executing device is in a non-accepting state in which the function executing device is not capable of accepting an authentication operation, display notification information regarding the non-accepting state on a display of a terminal device before displaying an instruction screen for prompting a user to execute the authentication operation on the display.
A controller of a liquid ejection apparatus controls an ejection inspection circuit to perform a first ejection inspection. After the first ejection inspection, the controller controls a driving element to perform a post-inspection driving operation including a plurality of types of driving operations. The plurality of types of driving operations have different driving frequencies for driving the driving element. After the post-inspection driving operation, the controller controls the ejection inspection circuit to perform a second ejection inspection. In a case where a first condition is satisfied regarding a relationship between a result of the first ejection inspection and a result of the second ejection inspection, the controller performs a first operation including the post-inspection driving operation after the second ejection inspection. In a case where the first condition is not satisfied, the controller performs a second operation different from the first operation after the second ejection inspection.
B41J 2/045 - Ink jet characterised by the jet generation process generating single droplets or particles on demand by pressure, e.g. electromechanical transducers
B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles
An inspection signal output circuit including an electrode. The inspection signal output circuit outputs an inspection signal indicating an electrical change in the electrode when a head is driven to eject liquid from a nozzle toward the electrode. A controller performs an inspection operation sequentially for a plurality of nozzles. The inspection operation includes driving the head to eject liquid from the nozzle toward the electrode, acquiring the inspection signal output from the inspection signal output circuit, and determining whether there is an abnormality in ejection of liquid in the nozzle based on the acquired inspection signal. The controller performs, as the inspection operation, a first-type inspection of acquiring the inspection signal in a first order for the plurality of nozzles, and a second-type inspection of acquiring the inspection signal in a second order for the plurality of nozzles. The second order is different from the first order.
B41J 2/045 - Ink jet characterised by the jet generation process generating single droplets or particles on demand by pressure, e.g. electromechanical transducers
B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles
77.
PRINTING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR MAINTAINING CONSISTENT QUALITY OF LIQUID EJECTION FROM NOZZLES
A printing apparatus includes a controller including a multiplexing circuit and a separation circuit. The multiplexing circuit generates a time division multiplex signal based on first data representing a first drive waveform and second data representing a second drive waveform. The separation circuit includes a switch to separate a first drive waveform signal indicating the first drive waveform or a second drive waveform signal indicating the second drive waveform from the time division multiplex signal based on a synchronization signal. The controller causes the switch to separate the first drive waveform signal from the time division multiplex signal to drive an actuator to cause a nozzle to eject liquid, and causes the switch to separate the second drive waveform signal from the time division multiplex signal to drive the actuator without causing the nozzle to eject the liquid, thereby increasing a temperature of the separation circuit.
B41J 2/045 - Ink jet characterised by the jet generation process generating single droplets or particles on demand by pressure, e.g. electromechanical transducers
A developing cartridge includes a housing, a developing roller, a shaft, a first cam, and an elastic member. The housing has a first outer surface at one end portion of the housing in a first direction. The developing roller is rotatable about a first axis extending in the first direction. The shaft is along a second axis extending in the first direction. The shaft is movable in the first direction relative to both the housing and the developing roller. The first cam is at one end portion of the shaft in the first direction. The first cam is movable in the first direction together with the shaft. The elastic member is positioned outward of the shaft in a radial direction of the shaft. The elastic member is positioned between the first outer surface and the first cam in the first direction.
Sewing machines and parts and fittings thereof; embroidery machines and parts and fittings thereof; replacement parts, components and fittings for sewing machines; replacement parts, components and fittings for embroidery machines; needles for sewing machines; tambours for embroidery machines; bobbins for sewing machines; pedal drives for sewing machines; foot sets for sewing machines. Thread; yarns and threads for textile use; embroidery thread and yarn; sewing thread and yarn.
A developing cartridge 1 may include a developing roller including a developing roller shaft, a casing capable of containing a developer material, and a developing electrode or a member configure to be electrically connected to the developing roller shaft. The developing electrode or the member has a first end portion configured to be electrically connected to the developing roller shaft and a second end portion located farther away from the developing roller shaft than the first end portion. The second end portion is farther away in the second direction from the one end of the casing than the first end portion is from the one end of the casing. The developing electrode has a first hole extending in the second direction between the first end portion and the second end portion.
G03G 15/06 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing
82.
NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM STORING AN INSTALLER PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING CONTROL PROGRAM ON TERMINAL DEVICE, TERMINAL DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TERMINAL DEVICE
A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium may store an installer program for installing a control program for controlling a communication device on a terminal device, in which the installer program, when executed by a processor of the terminal device, causes the terminal device to: acquire specific device information related to a specific communication device; acquire, by using the specific device information, service information related to a service for shipping a consumable article to a user of the specific communication device; display, by using the service information, introduction information for introducing the consumable article shipping service to the user on a display of the terminal device; and install, by using the specific device information, the control program on the terminal device.
TANK INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND COMMUNICATION PARTS PROVIDING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FIRST AND SECOND STORAGE CHAMBERS, RESPECTIVELY
A tank includes a first storage chamber, a second storage chamber, a first communication part to which a first liquid bottle is connectable, and a second communication part to which a second liquid bottle is connectable. The first storage chamber is defined by a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface in a first direction. The second storage chamber is defined by a third surface and a fourth surface facing the third surface in the first direction. The first and second storage chambers are juxtaposed in the first direction. In the first direction, a center of the first communication part in the first direction is offset from a center of the first storage chamber in the first direction. In the first direction, a center of the second communication part in the first direction is offset from a center of the second storage chamber in the first direction.
A cutting device includes a support plate, a shaft, a cutting blade, and a cutter lever. The cutting blade is movable between a cutting position and a retracted position. The cutter lever is supported by the shaft so as to be rotatable about the shaft between a normal position and an operated position. The cutter lever includes a first wall, an insertion part, and a first rib. The first wall faces the support plate in an axial direction. The shaft is inserted in the insertion part. The insertion part protrudes from the first wall in a first direction. The insertion part has a first end portion in contact with the support plate. The first rib protrudes from the first wall in the first direction. The first rib has a first surface. The first surface is in contact with the support plate when the cutter lever is in the normal position.
B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
85.
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING MAIN CASING TO WHICH CARTRIDGE IS ATTACHABLE AND MAIN MEMORY AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
An image forming apparatus includes: a main casing; a main memory; and a controller. A cartridge is detachably attachable to the main casing. The cartridge includes a cartridge memory storing therein identification information identifying the cartridge. The main memory is configured to store therein history information including history identification information. The history identification information is identification information for a previous subscription cartridge previously attached to the main casing. The controller is configured to perform: in response to a cartridge being attached to the main casing, (a) reading identification information from a cartridge memory of the attached cartridge as current identification information; (b) determining whether the current identification information read in (a) matches the history identification information included in the history information stored in the main memory; and in response to determining in (b) that the current identification information matches the history identification information, (c) permitting use of the attached cartridge.
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores a support program executable by a computer of an information processing device and conforming to a printer connected with the information processing device. The support program causes, when executed by the computer, the information processing device to obtain, from an external device, image information indicating an image for composition registered in the external device, and causes a user interface to display the image information. The support program further causes, when executed, the information processing device to perform a printing process to cause the printer to print a composite image in which the image for composition indicated by the image information is combined with a target image to be printed, in response to a print instruction with a print setting for image composition being output from an application program to a general-purpose print program incorporated in an operating system of the information processing device.
A processing server determines apparatus state information indicating a state of a communication apparatus, determines a target connection server from among a plurality of connection servers by using the apparatus state information and a plurality of server state information, outputs, to the communication apparatus, connection information for connection with the target connection server, acquires update information indicating an update of the state of the communication apparatus without receiving an instruction from the communication apparatus, in response to acquiring the update information after establishment of always-on connection between the communication apparatus and the target connection server, determines updated apparatus state information by using the update information, and in a case where a particular condition is satisfied, determines an updated target connection server from among the plurality of connection servers, and outputs, to the communication apparatus, updated connection information for connection with the updated target connection server.
An image forming apparatus includes a transfer roller, a fuser, a chute, a drive source, a reciprocating mechanism, and a controller. The transfer roller transfers toner to a sheet. The fuser fixes toner on the sheet. The chute is located upstream from the fuser in a sheet conveying direction. The chute is configured to convey the sheet toward the fuser. The chute is movable between a first position and a second position. The reciprocating mechanism reciprocates by drive force from the drive source and moves the chute between the first position and the second position. The controller executes: a first mode of actuating the drive source when conveying one sheet; and a second mode of not actuating the drive source when conveying one sheet. The controller switches between the first mode and the second mode in a middle of a print job.
G03G 15/20 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for fixing, e.g. by using heat
G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
90.
INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE HAVING OS-STANDARD GENERAL-PURPOSE PRINTING PROGRAM INSTALLED THEREON THAT ENABLES THE DEVICE TO DISPLAY INFORMATION ON STATUS OF PRINTER
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores a support program for an information processing device connectable to a printer. The information processing device includes: a display; a computer; and a memory. The memory stores an operating system in which a general-purpose printing program corresponding to the printer and supported by the support program is embedded. The general-purpose printing program is configured to manage data for displaying a print settings screen on the display. The support program, when executed by the computer, causes the information processing device to perform: when a request is issued from the general-purpose printing program in response to the printer being selected: acquiring; generating; and transferring. The acquiring acquires status information indicating a status of the printer. The generating generates notification data indicating a notification content to be provided to a user. The transferring transfers the notification data to display the notification content on the print settings screen.
A fuser includes a rotatable heating member, a heater with a first surface and a second surface, a rotatable pressing member, a heat-conductive member, and a holder with a first holder surface and a second holder surface. In a conveying direction, a dimension of the heat-conductive member is greater than a dimension of the heater. The first holder surface supports the second surface of the heater. The second holder surface is located at least either upstream or downstream of the first holder surface in the conveying direction. The second holder surface faces the heat-conductive member and is located closer than the first holder surface to the heat-conductive member in a thickness direction of the heater. The first holder surface and the second holder surface are connected by a gap surface. A thickness of the heater is greater than a length of the gap surface in the thickness direction.
A printing device includes an inkjet head including a nozzle surface on which a nozzle configured to eject ink is opened, a cap, a cleaning liquid tank configured to be connected to the cap through a cleaning liquid flow path, the cleaning liquid tank being configured to store a cleaning liquid, a waste liquid tank configured to be connected to the cap through a waste liquid flow path, the waste liquid tank being configured to store a waste liquid including at least one of the ink or the cleaning liquid supplied to the cap, and a controller. The controller is configured to selectively perform first maintenance processing of the nozzle using the cleaning liquid, and second maintenance processing of the nozzle using the cleaning liquid, the second maintenance processing having a smaller amount of the waste liquid than the first maintenance processing.
A conveying apparatus includes a conveyor which conveys a first sheet medium unwound from a roll body in a conveyance direction and which has first and second rollers to nip the first sheet medium at a nipping point; a pressing mechanism which is moved to a pressing position at which the first and second rollers are pressed against each other and a release position at which the first and second rollers are released from being pressed against each other; a detector which detects the first sheet medium located downstream of the nipping point; and a controller. The controller executes a first determining process of determining whether the first sheet medium is detected by the detector; a pressing process of moving the pressing mechanism from the release position to the pressing position; and a conveying process of causing the conveyor to convey the first sheet medium after the pressing process.
B65H 35/00 - Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machinesArticle or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers
A tray includes: a first accommodating part accommodating a first roll having a first sheet wound thereon in a roll shape; and a second accommodating part accommodating a second roll having second sheet, of which width is smaller than a width of the first sheet, wound thereon in a roll shape, a width of the second roll being smaller than a width of the first roll. The first accommodating part has a pair of first guide surfaces facing, respectively, end surfaces in a width direction of the first roll accommodated in the first accommodating part. The second accommodating part has a pair of second guide surfaces facing, respectively, end surfaces in the width direction of the second roll accommodated in the second accommodating part. The pair of second guide surfaces are disposed on an inner side in the width direction with respect to the pair of first guide surfaces.
B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by belts or chains
95.
REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM CONTAINING COMPUTER-EXECUTABLE INSTRUCTIONS THEREFOR
A remote control system includes an image processing apparatus, a server, and a network terminal. A remote control of the image processing apparatus through the server is possible by user operations on the network terminal. The image processing apparatus displays a first display screen, generates first screen data indicating the first display screen, and transmits the first screen data to the server. The server receives the first screen data, and transmit the first screen data to the network terminal. The network terminal receives the first screen data from the server, and displays the first display screen on the network display based on the first screen data.
A computer that executes a set of program instructions acquires object image data and a plurality of source image data. The object image data indicates an object image including an object. The computer performs a first combining process by using the plurality of source image data to generate background image data indicating a background image. The first combining process includes combining at least some of a plurality of source images. The computer performs a second combining process by using the object image data and the background image data to generate input image data indicating an input image. The second combining process includes combining the background image and the object image where the background image is background and the object image is foreground. The computer performs a particular process including inputting the input image data into a machine learning model and generating output data.
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G06V 20/70 - Labelling scene content, e.g. deriving syntactic or semantic representations
97.
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING MAIN HOUSING, FIRST DRUM CARTRIDGE HAVING FIRST PHOTOSENSITIVE DRUM, AND SECOND DRUM CARTRIDGE HAVING SECOND PHOTOSENSITIVE DRUM
An image forming apparatus includes: a main housing; a first drum cartridge including a first photosensitive drum; a second drum cartridge including a second photosensitive drum; a first toner cartridge to be coupled to the first drum cartridge; and a second toner cartridge to be coupled to the second drum cartridge. The first drum cartridge and the second drum cartridge are attachable to and detachable from the main housing. The first drum cartridge further includes: a first frame; a second frame; a third frame immovable relative to the first photosensitive drum; a developing housing movable relative to the first photosensitive drum; and a sealing member sealing a gap between the developing housing and the third frame. The third frame has a first passage opening configured to allow toner from the first toner cartridge to pass therethrough. The sealing member is positioned around and away from the first passage opening.
A developing cartridge may include: a casing to accommodate developer; a storage medium including an electric contact surface; an elastic member extending in a first direction crossing the electric contact surface, and configured to be compressed or stretched in the first direction between a first state and a second state; and a holder including an outer surface positioned toward a side of the holder in the first direction, the electric contact surface positioned at the outer surface, and movable between first and second positions in the first direction relative to the casing. A length of the elastic member in the first direction is greater in the first state than in the second state. The electric contact surface is in the first position when the elastic member is in the first state, and the electric contact surface is in the second position when the elastic member is in the second state.
A server receives, from a printer, cartridge information related to whether a cartridge installed in the printer is a genuine cartridge or a non-genuine cartridge. The server transmits, to a terminal device, a first message that prompts subscription to a service when identification information for identifying the printer is received from the terminal device and the cartridge information received from the printer identified by the identification information indicates that the genuine cartridge is installed in the printer. The server transmits, to a terminal device, a second message that prompts subscription to a service when the identification information is received from the terminal device and the cartridge information received from the printer identified by the identification information indicates that the non-genuine cartridge is installed in the printer.
An image forming device includes a printing engine, a notification member, and a controller. The printing engine is configured to print an image on a sheet. The controller performs acquiring a consumption status including information on a consumption amount of consumable material consumed by the printing engine. The controller performs a notification process to control the notification member to issue a notification based on the consumption amount of consumable material. The notification includes notification information related to a subject price plan in which a fee is set for consumption of consumable material.
