JP2922558B2 - Facsimile machine - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a facsimile apparatus using a thermal transfer recording apparatus for transferring an ink of an ink sheet to a recording medium and recording an image on the recording medium. is there.

[Prior Art] Generally, thermal transfer printers are heat-fusible (or heat sublimable).
Using an ink sheet in which ink is applied to a base film, the ink sheet is selectively heated by a thermal head in accordance with an image signal, and the molten (or sublimated) ink is transferred to recording paper to record an image. Going. In general,
This ink sheet is a sheet in which ink is completely transferred to recording paper by one image recording (so-called one-time sheet).
Therefore, after the image recording of one character or one line is completed,
It is necessary to transport the ink sheet by an amount corresponding to the recorded length, and to surely bring an unused portion of the ink sheet to the next recording position. For this reason, the use amount of the ink sheet increases, and the running cost of the thermal transfer printer tends to be higher than that of a normal thermal printer that records on thermal paper.

To solve such a problem, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 57-83471
As disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 58-201686 or Japanese Patent Publication No. Sho 62-58917, there has been proposed a thermal transfer printer in which a recording sheet and an ink sheet are conveyed with a difference in speed.

As an ink sheet used in these thermal transfer printers, an ink sheet (multi-print sheet) capable of performing image recording a plurality (n) times is known, and if this ink sheet is used, the recording length L is continuously increased. When recording, the transport length of the ink sheet transported after the end of each image recording or during the image recording is smaller than the length L (L / L).
n: n> 1) can be recorded. As a result, the use efficiency of the ink sheet becomes n times as large as the conventional one, and a reduction in running cost of the thermal transfer printer can be expected. Hereinafter, this recording method is referred to as multiprint.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In such multi-printing, the ink in the ink layer of the ink sheet is heated n times, and the heated ink layer and the unmelted ink layer in the ink layer are heated each time. The recording is performed by transferring the ink to the recording paper by generating a shearing force at the recording medium. Here, for example, if the recording of the next line is not performed immediately after recording one line, the temperature of the ink layer decreases, and the molten ink layer transferred to the recording paper and the molten ink layer There is a problem that the shearing force between the ink layers does not increase, and the ink sheet and the recording paper hardly separate from each other. This tends to be particularly noticeable when there is a large amount of black data in one line of print data.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional example, and in a case where communication is interrupted during communication recording of image data, the ink sheet is heated, and then the recording medium is discharged to the outside of the apparatus, thereby adhering the ink sheet. An object of the present invention is to provide a facsimile apparatus that can reliably prevent sticking and damage.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, a facsimile apparatus of the present invention has the following configuration. That is, the ink of the ink sheet is transferred to a recording medium,
A facsimile apparatus using a thermal transfer recording apparatus that records an image on the recording medium, a communication unit that communicates image data, an ink sheet transport unit that transports the ink sheet, and a recording that transports the recording medium. Medium transporting means; recording means for acting on an ink sheet transported by the ink sheet transporting means to record an image on the recording medium in accordance with image data received by the communication means; one-page image data If the communication by the communication unit is interrupted during the printing, the operation of the printing unit is controlled in accordance with all black data so as to heat the ink sheet, and then the facsimile is performed by the printing medium transport unit. Control means for controlling discharge to the outside of the apparatus.

[Operation] According to the above configuration, when communication by the communication unit is interrupted during recording of one page of image data, the operation of the recording unit is controlled according to all black data to heat the ink sheet, and after the heating, The facsimile apparatus operates to discharge the recording medium out of the facsimile machine.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[Explanation of Facsimile Apparatus (FIGS. 1 to 4)] FIGS. 1 to 4 show examples in which a thermal transfer printer using an embodiment of the present invention is applied to a facsimile apparatus.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an electrical connection between a control unit 101 and a recording unit 102 of the facsimile apparatus, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the facsimile apparatus, FIG. 3 is a side sectional view of the facsimile apparatus, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a transport mechanism of the recording sheet 11 and the ink sheet 14 in the recording unit 102.

First, a schematic configuration of the facsimile apparatus of the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

In the figure, a reading unit 100 photoelectrically reads a document and outputs it as a digital image signal to a control unit 101. The reading unit 100 includes a document transport motor, a CCD image sensor, and the like. Next, the configuration of the control unit 101 will be described. A line memory 110 stores the image data of each line of the image data. The line memory 110 stores one line of image data from the reading unit 100 when transmitting or copying a document, and decodes the image data when receiving image data. One line data of the received image data is stored. Then, the stored data is stored in the recording unit.
The image is formed by being output to 102. 111
Is an encoding / decoding unit that encodes the image information to be transmitted by MH encoding or the like, decodes the received encoded image data, and converts it into image data. Also, 112
Is a buffer memory for storing transmitted or received encoded image data. Each part of these control units 101
For example, it is controlled by a CPU 113 such as a microprocessor. In addition to the CPU 113, the control unit 101 includes a ROM 114 storing a control program of the CPU 113 and various data, a CPU 1
RAM1 for temporarily storing various data as 13 work areas
15 and so on.

A recording unit 102 has a thermal line head and records an image on recording paper by a thermal transfer recording method.
Details will be described later with reference to the drawings. Reference numeral 103 denotes an operation unit including various function instruction keys such as a transmission start key and a telephone number input key.103a is a switch for instructing the type of ink sheet to be used.When the switch 103a is on, a multi-print ink sheet is displayed. , Off indicates that a normal ink sheet is loaded. 104 is usually the operation unit 103
And a display unit for displaying various functions and the status of the apparatus. A power supply unit 105 supplies power to the entire apparatus. Reference numeral 106 denotes a modem (modulator / demodulator), 107 denotes a network control unit (NCU) that performs an automatic incoming call operation and line control operation by detecting a ringing tone, and 108 denotes a telephone.

Next, the configuration of the recording unit 102 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The parts common to the drawings are indicated by the same reference numerals.

In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a roll paper in which a recording paper 11 which is plain paper is wound in a roll shape around a core 10a. This roll paper 10
Is the recording paper by rotating the platen roller 12 in the direction of the arrow.
11 is rotatably accommodated in the apparatus so that 11 can be supplied to the 13 thermal heads. A roll paper loading unit 10b removably loads the roll paper 10. Further, reference numeral 12 denotes a platen roller which conveys the recording paper 11 in the direction of arrow b and generates a heating element 132 of the thermal head 13.
The ink sheet 14 and the recording paper 11 are pressed between these steps. The recording paper 11 on which the image recording has been performed by the heat generated by the thermal head 13 is conveyed in the direction of the discharge rollers 16 (16a, 16b) by further rotation of the platen roller 12, and when the image recording for one page is completed, the cutter is cut. 15 (15a, 15b) cuts into pages by engagement.

Reference numeral 17 denotes an ink sheet supply roll for winding the ink sheet 14, and reference numeral 18 denotes an ink sheet take-up roll, which is driven by an ink sheet transport motor described later and winds the ink sheet 14 in the direction of arrow a. . The ink sheet supply roll 17 and the ink sheet take-up roll
Reference numeral 18 is removably loaded in the ink sheet loading section 70 in the apparatus main body. Reference numeral 19 denotes a sensor for detecting the remaining amount of the ink sheet 14 and detecting the transport speed of the ink sheet 14. Reference numeral 20 denotes an ink sheet sensor for detecting the presence or absence of the ink sheet 14, and reference numeral 21 denotes a spring.
The thermal head 13 is pressed against the platen roller 12 via an ink sheet 14 or the like. Reference numeral 22 denotes a recording sheet sensor for detecting the presence or absence of a recording sheet.

 Next, the configuration of the reading unit 100 will be described.

In the figure, reference numeral 30 denotes a light source for irradiating a document 32. Light reflected by the document 32 is input to the CCD sensor 31 through an optical system (mirrors 50, 51, and lens 52) and is converted into an electric signal.
The original 32 is transported by transport rollers 53, 54, 55, 56 driven by a not-shown original transport motor in accordance with the reading speed of the original 32. Reference numeral 57 denotes a document loading table, and a plurality of documents 32 loaded on the loading table 57 are separated one by one by the cooperation of the transport roller 54 and the pressure separating piece 58, and the reading unit Conveyed to 100.

Reference numeral 41 denotes a control board that forms a main part of the control unit 101, and various control signals are output from the control board 41 to each unit of the device. Reference numeral 105 denotes a power supply unit for supplying power to each unit, 106 denotes a modem board unit, and 107 denotes an NCU board unit having a function of relaying to a telephone line.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing details of a transport mechanism of the ink sheet 14 and the recording paper 11.

In the figure, reference numeral 24 denotes a recording paper transport motor for rotating the platen roller 12 to transport the recording paper 11 in the direction of arrow b opposite to the direction of arrow a. In addition, the reference numeral 25 designates the ink sheet 14 by a capstan roller 71 and a pinch roller 72.
This is an ink sheet transport motor for transporting in the direction of arrow a. Further, 26 and 27 are transmission gears for transmitting the rotation of the recording paper transport motor 24 to the platen roller 12, and 73 and 74 are the transmission gears for rotating the ink sheet transport motor 25.
This is a transmission gear for transmitting to the transmission. 75 is a sliding clutch unit.

Here, the length of the ink sheet 14 wound around the winding roll 18 by the rotation of the gear 75a is determined by the capstan roller 71.
By setting the ratio of the gears 74 and 75 so as to be longer than the length of the ink sheet conveyed by the printer, the ink sheet 14 conveyed by the capstan roller 71 is reliably taken up by the take-up roll 18. . Then, the winding amount of the ink sheet 14 by the winding roll 18 and the capstan roller
The amount corresponding to the difference amount of the ink sheet 14 sent by 71 is absorbed by the sliding clutch unit 75. Thus, it is possible to suppress a change in the transport speed (amount) of the ink sheet 14 due to a change in the winding diameter of the winding roll 18.

FIG. 1 shows a control unit 10 in the facsimile apparatus of the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an electrical connection between 1 and the recording unit 102, and portions common to other drawings are indicated by the same reference numerals.

The thermal head 13 is a line head. The thermal head 13 includes a shift register 130 for inputting serial print data for one line and a shift clock 43 from the control unit 101, and a latch circuit 131 for latching data in the shift register 130 by a latch signal 44, and one line. And a heating element 132 composed of a heating resistor. Here, the heat-generating resistor 132 is represented by m represented by 132-1 to 132-m.
It is divided into blocks and driven.

133 is attached to the thermal head 13.
This is a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the thermal head 13. The output signal 42 of the temperature sensor 133 is A / D converted in the control unit 101 and input to the CPU 113. This gives C
The PU 113 detects the temperature of the thermal head 13 and changes the pulse width of the strobe signal 47 according to the detected temperature, or changes the drive voltage of the thermal head 13 to change the thermal head 13 according to the characteristics of the ink sheet 14. The energy applied to the head 13 is changed. Reference numeral 116 denotes a programmable timer, which is set by the CPU 113 to measure time, and starts to measure time when the start of time measurement is instructed. Then, it operates so as to output an interrupt signal, a timeout signal, and the like to the CPU 113 at every designated time.

Note that the characteristics (type) of the ink sheet 14 may be determined by detecting the switch 103a of the operation unit 103, the mark printed on the ink sheet 14, and the like. The determination may be made based on the attached mark, notch, projection, or the like.

Reference numeral 46 denotes a drive circuit which receives a drive signal for the thermal head 13 from the control unit 101 and outputs a strobe signal 47 for driving the thermal head 13 in units of blocks. It should be noted that this drive circuit 46 is controlled by the thermal head 1 according to an instruction from the control unit 101.
The energy applied to the thermal head 13 can be changed by changing the voltage output to the power supply line 45 that supplies current to the third heating element 132. Reference numeral 36 denotes a drive circuit for driving the cutter 15 by meshing the same, and includes a motor for driving the cutter.
Reference numeral 39 denotes a paper discharge motor for driving the paper discharge roller 16 to rotate. Reference numerals 35, 48, and 49 denote driver circuits for rotating the corresponding paper discharge motor 39, recording paper transport motor 24, and ink sheet transport motor 25, respectively. In this embodiment, the paper ejection motor 39, the recording paper transportation motor 24, and the ink sheet transportation motor 25 are stepping motors, but are not limited thereto. May be.

[Description of Recording Process (FIGS. 1 to 5)] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a recording process in the facsimile apparatus of the embodiment. A control program for executing this process is stored in the ROM 114 of the control unit 101. I have. This process is started when facsimile image data is received, decoded, and one line of image data is stored in the line memory 110. Here, it is assumed that the control unit 101 determines that the multi-ink sheet is mounted by the switch 103a or the like.

First, at step S1, one line of print data is transferred to the shift register 130 of the thermal head 13, and at step S2, a latch signal 44 is output, and one line of print data is stored in the latch circuit 131. Next, proceeding to step S3, the ink sheet 14 is conveyed by 1 / n line, and then the recording paper 11 is conveyed by one line (1 / 15.4 mm) in step S4.

Thus, the process proceeds to step S5, and one block of the heating resistor 132 of the thermal head 13 is energized. And step S
In step 6, it is checked whether or not all the blocks of the heat generating resistors 132 of the thermal head 13 have been energized. The data is transferred to the shift register 130 of the head 13. Thus, the energizing time (60
When (0 μs) is completed, the process returns to step S5 and proceeds to the energization processing of the next block. In this embodiment, the thermal head 13 is driven by being divided into four blocks (m = 4), and the time required for recording one line is about 2.5 ms (600 ms).
μs × 4 blocks).

When the power supply to all the blocks (4 blocks) is completed in step S6 and one line is recorded, the process proceeds to step S7.
It is checked whether the recording process for one page has been completed. When the recording process for one page is completed, the process proceeds to step S18, in which the recording paper 11 is fed by a predetermined amount in the direction of the discharge rollers 16 (16a, 16b), and
19, the cutter 15 (15a, 15b) is driven and meshed, and the recording paper 11
Is cut into pages. Then, the recording paper 11 cut by the discharge roller 16 is discharged out of the apparatus, and a step S2 is performed.
At 0, the remaining recording paper 11 is returned by a distance (predetermined amount -α) corresponding to the interval between the thermal head 13 and the cutter 15.

On the other hand, if the recording of one page has not been completed in step S7, the process proceeds to step S8 to check whether or not the interruption of the communication has been detected. If the communication is not interrupted, the process proceeds from step S8 to step S9 to check whether the next line data is present and that the next line data has been transferred to the thermal head 13. If data has been transferred,
The process proceeds to S2, but if the transfer is not completed, the data of the next line is transferred to the thermal head 13 in step S10, and the process returns to step S2.

When the communication disconnection is detected in step S8, the process proceeds to step S11, and the data of one line is entirely black is transferred to the thermal head 13. Then, in steps S12 and S13, the heating resistor 132 is energized in units of one block to heat the heating resistor 132 of the thermal head 13 so that the temperature of the ink layer of the ink sheet 14 does not decrease. In this way, with the temperature of the ink layer maintained at a high temperature, the process proceeds to step S18, where the recording paper 11 is conveyed, cut, and discharged. It should be noted that the energizing time to the thermal head 13 in step S12 may be set to a shorter time than when the image is recorded in step S5.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the recording is interrupted due to the interruption of the communication, the thermal head 13 is energized to generate heat, and the recording paper 11 is conveyed so that the temperature of the ink layer does not decrease. This facilitates separation of the ink sheet 14 and the recording paper. With this, the ink sheet
It is possible to prevent breakage or the like caused by the sticking of the recording paper 11 to the recording paper 11.

[Other Embodiments (FIG. 6)] In the above-described embodiment, the thermal head 13 generates heat due to the disconnection of the communication, and the recording paper 11 is conveyed. When the recording time interval of the next line becomes equal to or longer than a predetermined value, a process of separating the ink sheet 14 from the recording paper 11 may be performed.

This is shown in the flow chart of FIG. 6, which is executed when the judgment condition of step S7 of FIG. 5 is "No".
First, the timer 116 is started in step S31, and the
It is checked whether there is next line data to be recorded in S32. If there is no next line data (the next line data is not prepared), the process proceeds to step S36, but if there is the next line data, the process proceeds to step S33 to check whether all the next line data has been transferred to the thermal head 13. . If the data transfer has been completed, the process proceeds to step S34, the timer 116 is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S2.

If the data transfer for the next Iran has not been completed in step S33, the flow advances to step S35 to transfer the next line data to the thermal head 13. Then, in step S36, timer 1
After recording the current line based on the time measurement of 16, it is checked whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. If the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S37, the timer 116 is stopped, and the step shown in FIG.
The process proceeds to the heat treatment of the thermal head 13 in S11. In this heat treatment, the recording paper is used in the flow chart of FIG.
If you want to continue printing the page while cutting and ejecting 11, simply heat the ink sheet 14 and return to step S31 again to wait for the next line of data to be prepared. The data may be transferred to the head 13.

[Explanation of Recording Principle (FIG. 7)] FIG. 7 shows a case where an image is recorded by using the multi-ink sheet in the thermal transfer printer of this embodiment while reversing the transport direction of the recording paper 11 and the ink sheet 14. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an image recording state.

As shown, the platen roller 12 and the thermal head
A recording paper 11 and an ink sheet 14 are sandwiched between the thermal head 13 and the thermal head 13. The thermal head 13 is pressed against the platen roller 12 by a spring 21 at a predetermined pressure. Here, the recording paper 11 is conveyed at a velocity V _P in the direction of the arrow b by rotation of the platen roller 12. On the other hand, the ink sheet 14 is conveyed at a speed V _I in the direction of arrow a by the rotation of the ink sheet conveying motor 25.

Now, when the heating resistor 132 of the thermal head 13 is energized from the power supply 105 and heated, the hatched portion 91 of the ink sheet 14 is heated.
Is heated. Here, 14a is the ink sheet 1
Reference numeral 4 denotes a base film, and reference numeral 14b denotes an ink layer of the ink sheet 14. The ink in the ink layer 91 heated by energizing the heating resistor 132 is melted, and a portion indicated by 92 is transferred to the recording paper 11. The transferred ink layer portion 92 corresponds to approximately 1 / n of the ink layer indicated by 91.

[Explanation of Ink Sheet (FIG. 8)] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of an ink sheet used for multi-printing of the present embodiment, which is composed of four layers.

First, the second layer is a base film serving as a support for the ink sheet 14. In the case of multiprinting, since heat energy is applied to the same location many times, an aromatic polyamide film or a capacitor paper having high heat resistance is advantageous, but a conventional polyester film can be used. As for these thicknesses, as thin as possible from the role of the medium, it is advantageous in terms of printing quality, but from the viewpoint of strength, 3 to 8 μm is desirable.

The third layer is an ink layer containing an amount of ink that can be transferred n times onto recording paper (recording sheet). This component,
Resin such as EVA as an adhesive, carbon black or nigrosine dye for coloring, carnauba wax, binding paraffin wax, etc. as main components are formulated to withstand n uses in the same place. I have. The coating amount is desirably 4 to 8 g / m ² , but sensitivity and density vary depending on the coating amount, and can be arbitrarily selected.

The fourth layer is a top coating layer for preventing the third layer of ink from being transferred to the recording paper under pressure in a portion where printing is not performed, and is formed of a transparent wax or the like. As a result, only the transparent fourth layer is pressure-transferred, thereby preventing the recording paper from being stained. The first layer is thermal head 13
This is a heat-resistant coating layer for protecting the base film of the second layer from the heat of the above. This is suitable for multi-printing where thermal energy for n lines may be applied to the same location (when black information is continuous), but whether or not to use it can be selected as appropriate. Further, it is effective for a base film having relatively low heat resistance such as a polyester film.

The structure of the ink sheet 14 is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the ink sheet 14 may be composed of a base layer and a porous ink holding layer containing ink provided on one side of the base layer. A heat-resistant ink layer having a fine porous network structure may be provided thereon, and the ink layer may contain ink. Further, as a material of the base film, for example, polyamide, polyethylene,
It may be a film or paper made of polyester, polyvinyl chloride, triacetyl cellulose, nylon or the like. Furthermore, a heat-resistant coat layer is not always necessary,
The material may be, for example, a silicone resin, an epoxy resin, a fluoro resin, an etrocellulose, or the like.

Further, as an example of an ink sheet having a thermal sublimation ink, on a substrate formed of polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, aromatic polyamide film, and the like, spacer particles formed of a guanamine-based resin and a fluorine-based resin, and An ink sheet provided with a coloring material layer containing a dye is exemplified.

Further, the heating method in the thermal transfer printer is not limited to the thermal head method using the above-described thermal head, and for example, an energizing method or a laser transfer method may be used.

Further, in this embodiment, an example in which a thermal line head is used has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a so-called serial type thermal transfer printer may be used.

Further, the recording medium is not limited to recording paper, but may be, for example, a cloth or a plastic sheet as long as the material can transfer ink. Further, the ink sheet is not limited to the roll configuration shown in the embodiment. For example, a so-called ink sheet in which an ink sheet is built in a housing detachable from the recording apparatus main body and the entire housing is detachably attached to the recording apparatus main body. It may be a cassette type or the like.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the case of the facsimile apparatus has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the thermal transfer recording apparatus of the present invention is applicable to a word processor, a typewriter, a copying apparatus, and the like. Applied.

Further, the ink sheet is not limited to the roll configuration shown in the embodiment. For example, a so-called ink sheet in which an ink sheet is built in a housing detachable from the recording apparatus main body and the entire housing is detachably attached to the recording apparatus main body. It may be a cassette type or the like. Further, the conveyance of the ink sheet may be performed by winding the ink sheet 14 by the ink sheet winding roller 18.

As described above, according to this embodiment, when the recording operation is interrupted, or when the recording time interval is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, the thermal head 13 is energized to heat the ink sheet 14 so that the ink sheet 14 is heated. Separating the recording sheet 11 from the recording sheet 11 has the effect of preventing the ink sheet 14 from being damaged or damaged due to the sticking of the ink sheet 14 and the recording sheet 11.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, when communication is interrupted during communication recording of image data, the ink sheet is heated according to all black data, and then the recording medium is moved out of the facsimile apparatus. By discharging, there is an effect that sticking and damage of the ink sheet can be reliably prevented.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical connection between a control unit and a recording unit in a facsimile apparatus according to an embodiment; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the facsimile apparatus according to the embodiment; 3 is a side sectional view showing a mechanism of the facsimile apparatus of the embodiment, FIG. 4 is a view showing a recording paper and ink sheet transport mechanism of the embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a recording process in the facsimile apparatus of the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a recording operation in another embodiment, FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the state of recording paper and ink sheets during multi-printing in this embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a cross-sectional shape of a multi-ink sheet used in an example. In the drawing, 10: rolled recording paper, 10b: roll paper loading section, 11: recording paper, 12: platen roller, 13: thermal head, 14: ink sheet, 15: cutter, 16 ...
… Discharge roll, 17… Ink sheet supply roll, 18 ……
Ink sheet take-up roll, 19 ... Sheet sensor, 20 ...
Ink sheet presence / absence sensor, 21: Spring, 22: Recording paper presence sensor, 24: Recording paper transport motor, 25: Ink sheet transport motor, 100: Reading unit, 101: Control unit, 102 ... ... Recording unit, 103 ... Operation unit, 104 ... Display unit, 1
05 ... power supply, 106 ... modem, 107 ... NCU, 110 ... line memory, 111 ... encoding / decoding unit, 112 ... buffer memory, 113 ... CPU, 114 ... ROM, 115 ... RAM , 116…
.., A timer 132 and a heating resistor (heating element).

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Satoshi Wada 3-30-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo Inside Canon Inc. (72) Inventor Tomoyuki Takeda 3-30-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo Canon Inside (72) Inventor Masaya Kondo 3-30-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo Canon Inc. (72) Inventor Makoto Kobayashi 3-30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ota-ku, Tokyo Canon Inc. ( 72) Inventor Minoru Yokoyama 3-30-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo Inside Canon Inc. (72) Inventor Akihiro Asada 3-30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ota-ku, Tokyo Inside Canon Inc. (72) Inventor Yasushi Ishida 3-30-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo Canon Inc. (72) Inventor Takashi Awai 3-30-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo Canon Incorporated (72) Inventor Masakatsu Yamada 3-30-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo Canon Inc. (56) References JP-A-58-201464 (JP, A) JP-A-60-25781 (JP) JP-A-63-109654 (JP, A) JP-A-62-185459 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁶ , DB name) B41J 2/325 B41J 2/38 B41J 17/38 H04N 1/04

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A facsimile apparatus using a thermal transfer recording apparatus for transferring an ink of an ink sheet to a recording medium and recording an image on the recording medium, comprising: a communication unit for communicating image data; An ink sheet conveying means for conveying an ink sheet; a recording medium conveying means for conveying the recording medium; and an image received on the recording medium by the communication means acting on the ink sheet conveyed by the ink sheet conveying means. Recording means for recording an image in accordance with data; and recording means for heating the ink sheet in accordance with all black data when communication by the communication means is interrupted during recording of one page of image data. Controlling the operation of the facsimile apparatus after controlling the operation of the facsimile apparatus. Facsimile apparatus according to claim Rukoto.