公开(公告)号：US06806896B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-19

申请号：US10646594

申请日：2003-08-22

Applicant: Brian R. Conrow ,  David M. Kerxhalli

Inventor： Brian R. Conrow ,  David M. Kerxhalli

IPC: B41J2435

CPC classification number: H04N1/4095 ,  H04N1/00031 ,  H04N1/00045 ,  H04N1/00053 ,  H04N1/00063 ,  H04N1/00082 ,  H04N1/00092 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N2201/03108 ,  H04N2201/04717 ,  H04N2201/04729 ,  H04N2201/04731 ,  H04N2201/04732 ,  H04N2201/04756 ,  H04N2201/04768 ,  H04N2201/04789 ,  H04N2201/04791 ,  H04N2201/04793

Abstract: The relationship between first and second side images is evaluated to determine how the position of the paper and/or the size and arrangement of an image can be manipulated to compensate for paper shrinkage caused by fusing. Show through is reduced by performing setup to adjust a pixel clock frequency and/or a photoreceptor speed, determining a residual magnification error, determining margin shifts to compensate for the residual magnification error, and applying the margin shifts. Paper shrink effects on registration can be compensated for using determinations made during a typical printer setup. Show through errors can be reduced without using a paper conditioner to pre-shrink or re-wet the paper. In simplex and duplex printing, the show through errors worsen as the image moves away from the registration edge. Using information obtained during setup, a margin shift is determined that results in a significant reduction in the maximum show through for each image.

公开(公告)号：US06763199B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-13

申请号：US10046166

申请日：2002-01-16

Applicant: Brian R. Conrow ,  David M. Kerxhalli

Inventor： Brian R. Conrow ,  David M. Kerxhalli

IPC: G03G1500

CPC classification number: B41J11/008

Abstract: Initial setup of image to sheet (IOS) or image to paper (IOP) registration in a printing device such as, for example, an electrographic printer, is accomplished in a single step that uses an initial set of measurements to determine and correct each of the independent registration errors, including image squareness/ROS skew, image skew/paper skew, lateral magnification, process magnification, lateral direction IOS or IOP position, and process direction IOS or IOP position simultaneously. A set of algorithms is used to perform a series of geometrical transformations to determine each of the six errors affecting IOS or IOP registration.

Abstract translation: 在诸如电印打印机的打印设备中的图像到纸（IOS）或图像到纸（IOP）注册的初始设置在单个步骤中完成，该步骤使用初始测量集来确定和校正每个 独立注册错误，包括图像平方度/ ROS偏移，图像偏斜/纸张偏移，横向放大，过程放大，横向IOS或IOP位置，以及过程方向IOS或IOP位置。 一组算法用于执行一系列几何变换，以确定影响IOS或IOP注册的六个错误中的每一个。

公开(公告)号：US06608988B2

公开(公告)日：2003-08-19

申请号：US10029060

申请日：2001-10-18

Applicant: Brian R. Conrow

Inventor： Brian R. Conrow

IPC: G03G1500

CPC classification number: G03G15/238 ,  G03G2215/00021

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments are directed to a method and apparatus for duplex imaging in a tandem print engine system. The features of the disclosed embodiments include imaging a first side of a sheet in a first marking module in the system, inverting the sheet, and imaging a second side of the sheet in a second marking module in the system one pitch after N revolutions of a photoreceptor following the first side imaging.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例涉及用于串联式打印引擎系统中的双面成像的方法和装置。 所公开的实施例的特征包括在系统中的第一标记模块中成像片材的第一侧，翻转片材，以及在第一标记模块中在系统的第二标记模块中对第二标记模块进行成像， 第一侧成像后的感光体。

公开(公告)号：US06419222B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-16

申请号：US09735320

申请日：2000-12-12

Applicant: Elden R. Morrison ,  Brian R. Conrow

Inventor： Elden R. Morrison ,  Brian R. Conrow

IPC: B65H2900

CPC classification number: G03G15/234 ,  B65H15/00 ,  B65H29/12 ,  B65H2301/33312 ,  Y10S271/902

Abstract: A method and apparatus for inverting sheets traveling through a machine with an inverter having a reversing chute and a reversing nip in the reversing chute. An incoming sheet is receiving into the reversing chute. The reversing nip reverses the direction of travel of the sheet and drives sheet out of the reversing chute. A gap is opened in said reversing nip, while the outgoing sheet still extends through the reversing nip. A subsequent incoming sheet is received into the reversing chute and through the gap in the reversing nip, while the outgoing sheet still extends through the gap. The gap is closed after the outgoing sheet has exited the reversing nip, such the reversing nip reverses the direction of travel of the subsequent incoming sheet and drives the sheet out of the reversing chute. The machine may be a printing or copying machine.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在具有反向滑槽和反向滑槽中的反转辊隙的逆变器上翻转通过机器行进的纸张的方法和装置。 进入的纸张正在进入倒车滑槽。 反转压区反转纸张的行进方向，并将纸张从换向滑槽驱动。 在所述反转辊隙中打开间隙，而出纸片仍然延伸穿过反转辊隙。 后续进入的纸张被接收到反转滑槽中并且通过反转辊隙中的间隙，而出纸片仍延伸穿过间隙。 在出纸片退出反向夹紧之后间隙被关闭，这样反转夹紧反转随后进入的片材的行进方向，并将片材从反向滑槽驱动。 机器可以是打印机或复印机。

公开(公告)号：US08767220B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US12702774

申请日：2010-02-09

Applicant: Jonathan B. Hunter ,  Andrew James Bonacci ,  David Mark Kerxhalli ,  Brian R. Conrow ,  Michael J. Martin

Inventor： Jonathan B. Hunter ,  Andrew James Bonacci ,  David Mark Kerxhalli ,  Brian R. Conrow ,  Michael J. Martin

IPC: G06K15/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/387

Abstract: A method of calibrating a printing system for positioning at least one printed image, the printing system includes a first image bearing surface, the method includes: a) forming a background pattern and at least three fiducials on the first image bearing surface, wherein the background pattern is larger than a first printed image and the at least three fiducials are within an area formed by the first printed image; b) transferring a portion of the first printed image to a second image bearing surface; c) measuring a first residual image on the first image bearing surface, wherein the first residual image is a portion of the background pattern and the at least three fiducials remaining on the first image bearing surface after the step of transferring; and, d) calculating at least one calibration parameter for the printing system based on the measuring of the first residual image.

Abstract translation: 一种校准用于定位至少一个印刷图像的打印系统的方法，所述打印系统包括第一图像承载表面，所述方法包括：a）在所述第一图像承载表面上形成背景图案和至少三个基准，其中所述背景 图案大于第一印刷图像，并且所述至少三个基准在由所述第一印刷图像形成的区域内; b）将第一印刷图像的一部分转印到第二图像承载表面; c）测量所述第一图像承载表面上的第一残差图像，其中所述第一残留图像是所述背景图案的一部分，并且所述至少三个基准在所述转印步骤之后保留在所述第一图像承载表面上; 以及d）基于所述第一残差图像的测量来计算所述打印系统的至少一个校准参数。

公开(公告)号：US08126359B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-28

申请号：US12173448

申请日：2008-07-15

Applicant: James P. Calamita ,  Michael John Martin ,  Douglas R. Taylor ,  Shawn P. Updegraff ,  Brian R. Conrow ,  David C. Craig

Inventor： James P. Calamita ,  Michael John Martin ,  Douglas R. Taylor ,  Shawn P. Updegraff ,  Brian R. Conrow ,  David C. Craig

IPC: G03G15/02

CPC classification number: G03G15/0152 ,  G03G15/0194 ,  G03G15/5041 ,  G03G2215/00042 ,  G03G2215/0161

Abstract: A method for monitoring an image printing system that prints color images on an image bearing surface movable in a process direction is provided. The method includes placing marking material to form a row comprising a plurality of registration marks on the image bearing surface, wherein each row of registration marks extends along a cross-process direction transverse to the process direction; detecting a position of each registration mark using a linear array sensor extending in the cross-process direction, wherein the position of each registration mark is detected in both the process and cross-process direction; determining a process direction misregistration between the registration marks of each row in the process direction and cross-process direction misregistration between registration marks from each of the rows.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种监视图像打印系统的方法，该图像打印系统在可沿着处理方向移动的图像承载表面上打印彩色图像。 该方法包括将标记材料放置成在图像承载表面上形成包括多个对准标记的行，其中每排配准标记沿着横向于过程方向的交叉过程方向延伸; 使用在交叉处理方向上延伸的线性阵列传感器来检测每个对准标记的位置，其中每个对准标记的位置在过程方向和交叉处理方向都被检测到; 确定处理方向上的每一行的配准标记之间的过程方向重合失调以及来自每行的对准标记之间的过程方向重合失调。

公开(公告)号：US20110194131A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-11

申请号：US12702774

申请日：2010-02-09

Applicant: Jonathan B. HUNTER ,  Andrew James Bonacci ,  David Mark Kerxhalli ,  Brian R. Conrow ,  Michael J. Martin

Inventor： Jonathan B. HUNTER ,  Andrew James Bonacci ,  David Mark Kerxhalli ,  Brian R. Conrow ,  Michael J. Martin

IPC: G06K15/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/387

Abstract: A method of calibrating a printing system for positioning at least one printed image, the printing system includes a first image bearing surface, the method includes: a) forming a background pattern and at least three fiducials on the first image bearing surface, wherein the background pattern is larger than a first printed image and the at least three fiducials are within an area formed by the first printed image; b) transferring a portion of the first printed image to a second image bearing surface; c) measuring a first residual image on the first image bearing surface, wherein the first residual image is a portion of the background pattern and the at least three fiducials remaining on the first image bearing surface after the step of transferring; and, d) calculating at least one calibration parameter for the printing system based on the measuring of the first residual image.

Abstract translation: 一种校准用于定位至少一个印刷图像的打印系统的方法，所述打印系统包括第一图像承载表面，所述方法包括：a）在所述第一图像承载表面上形成背景图案和至少三个基准，其中所述背景 图案大于第一印刷图像，并且所述至少三个基准在由所述第一印刷图像形成的区域内; b）将第一印刷图像的一部分转印到第二图像承载表面; c）测量所述第一图像承载表面上的第一残差图像，其中所述第一残留图像是所述背景图案的一部分，并且所述至少三个基准在所述转印步骤之后保留在所述第一图像承载表面上; 以及d）基于所述第一残差图像的测量来计算所述打印系统的至少一个校准参数。

公开(公告)号：US20100014896A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：US12173448

申请日：2008-07-15

Applicant: James P. CALAMITA ,  Michael John MARTIN ,  Douglas R. TAYLOR ,  Shawn P. UPDEGRAFF ,  Brian R. CONROW ,  David C. CRAIG

Inventor： James P. CALAMITA ,  Michael John MARTIN ,  Douglas R. TAYLOR ,  Shawn P. UPDEGRAFF ,  Brian R. CONROW ,  David C. CRAIG

IPC: G03G15/01

CPC classification number: G03G15/0152 ,  G03G15/0194 ,  G03G15/5041 ,  G03G2215/00042 ,  G03G2215/0161

Abstract: A method for monitoring an image printing system that prints color images on an image bearing surface movable in a process direction is provided. The method includes placing marking material to form a row comprising a plurality of registration marks on the image bearing surface, wherein each row of registration marks extends along a cross-process direction transverse to the process direction; detecting a position of each registration mark using a linear array sensor extending in the cross-process direction, wherein the position of each registration mark is detected in both the process and cross-process direction; determining a process direction misregistration between the registration marks of each row in the process direction and cross-process direction misregistration between registration marks from each of the rows.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种监视图像打印系统的方法，该图像打印系统在可沿着处理方向移动的图像承载表面上打印彩色图像。 该方法包括将标记材料放置成在图像承载表面上形成包括多个对准标记的行，其中每排配准标记沿着横向于过程方向的交叉过程方向延伸; 使用在交叉处理方向上延伸的线性阵列传感器来检测每个对准标记的位置，其中每个对准标记的位置在过程方向和交叉处理方向都被检测到; 确定处理方向上的每一行的配准标记之间的过程方向重合失调以及来自每行的对准标记之间的过程方向重合失调。

公开(公告)号：US07948658B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-24

申请号：US12127221

申请日：2008-05-27

Applicant: Brian R. Conrow ,  Patricia J. Donaldson ,  Fan Shi ,  William B. Willard ,  David C. Craig

Inventor： Brian R. Conrow ,  Patricia J. Donaldson ,  Fan Shi ,  William B. Willard ,  David C. Craig

IPC: G06K15/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H04N1/60 ,  H04N1/46 ,  G03F3/08

CPC classification number: H04N1/6033

Abstract: A marking device is controlled to mark a media sheet with halftone dots selected from a set of image halftone dot representations. The marking device is controlled to mark a monitored surface with halftone dots selected from a set of control halftone dot representations to form test patches of different nominal marking densities. Measured marking densities are acquired using a density sensor for the test patches marked on the monitored surface. The set of control halftone dot representations is updated based on the measured marking densities and the nominal marking densities.

Abstract translation: 控制标记装置以从一组图像半色调点表示中选择的半色调点来标记介质纸。 控制标记装置以从一组控制半色调点表示中选出的半色调点来标记被监视的表面以形成不同标称标记密度的测试贴片。 使用密度传感器获取测量的标记密度，用于在被监测表面上标记的测试贴片。 基于测量的标记密度和标称标记密度来更新控制半色调点表示的集合。

公开(公告)号：US20080187335A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-07

申请号：US11702238

申请日：2007-02-05

Applicant: Joseph M. Wing ,  Brian R. Conrow ,  Robert Edward Hildebrand ,  Brian J. Perry ,  Alan G. Schlageter ,  Shawn Updegraff ,  Moritz P. Wagner ,  R. Enrique Viturro

Inventor： Joseph M. Wing ,  Brian R. Conrow ,  Robert Edward Hildebrand ,  Brian J. Perry ,  Alan G. Schlageter ,  Shawn Updegraff ,  Moritz P. Wagner ,  R. Enrique Viturro

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/5062

Abstract: Disclosed is a printing apparatus and method to correct for image non-uniformities. The printing apparatus comprises a photoreceptor (P/R) belt charging device positioned to charge the P/R belt after an image is transferred to a media sheet. Subsequently, an image sensing device scans the P/R belt residual image or patches to detect image non-uniformities.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种校正图像不均匀性的打印装置和方法。 打印装置包括感光体（P / R）带式充电装置，定位成在将图像转印到介质片上之后对P / R带进行充电。 随后，图像感测装置扫描P / R带残留图像或斑块以检测图像不均匀性。