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Image recording method and apparatus using multiple laser beams

  • US 5,926,203 A
  • Filed: 11/18/1996
  • Issued: 07/20/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/16/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An image recording apparatus, comprising:

  • light beam output means comprising a plurality of light beam output elements for outputting a plurality of light beams each modulated with an image information;

    means for detecting an event that triggers a pitch adjustment operation of said plurality of light beams, said event being at least one of a power-up condition, a predetermined time after a power-up condition, a pitch selection made on a user interface, and a predetermined number of image forming operations;

    image recording means for recording said image information on a record medium by scanning said record medium with said plurality of light beams at a pitch; and

    arrangement change means for changing the pitch of said plurality of light beams in response to the event.

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