Image density control apparatus and image formation apparatus

Details Image density control apparatus and image formation apparatus Image density control apparatus and image formation apparatus

2007-05-01

2007-05-01

Pham, Hai (Department: 2861)

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C347S254000

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10792731

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus includes a memory which stores test pattern data. The test pattern data are configured for detecting a density of image data formed on a photo conductor. The image forming apparatus includes a laser unit which forms a plurality of test patterns on the photo conductor by utilizing A plurality of first laser powers based on test pattern data stored in the memory. The image forming apparatus includes a detector which illuminates each test pattern formed on the photo conductor by the plurality of the first laser powers, receives each light intensity reflected by the test patterns and provides output values corresponding to each received light intensity. The output values define a range of output values. The image forming apparatus includes a controller which compares each output value with a first predetermined value. The controller determines a laser power to be used based on the first value, when the first predetermined value falls within the range of the output values.

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