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Multifunctional machine for scanning and printing and a scanning and printing method used in the multifunctional machine
Assignee: Hewlett Packard Development Co LP
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Filing: 1998-08-31
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Granted: 2001-08-21
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Expires: 2018-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A multifunctional machine for scanning and printing and a scanning and printing method used in the multifunctional machine are capable of reducing the volume of the multifunctional machine and reducing data amount relative to parts other than a document when scanning a document smaller than a reference size document. The document or a printable medium is fed in a sub-scanning direction by a feeding unit. A scanner module scans the document by performing shuttle movement in a main scanning direction perpendicular to the sub-scanning direction, and a printer module is established next to the scanner module in the sub-scanning direction for printing data onto the printable medium. In addition, a white panel is located facing the bottom side of the scanner module in the main scanning direction, and a black panel is located facing the bottom side of the printer module in the main scanning direction.
Inventors
- 👤 Young-Hoon Kim
- 👤 Ji-hoon Han
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:31
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K15/00; H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/04; H04N1/0461; H04N2201/00; H04N2201/04; H04N2201/0402; H04N2201/0422
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A multifunctional machine for scanning a document and for printing on a printable medium, wherein one of said document and said printable medium is fed in a sub-scanning direction, said multifunctional machine comprising: a scanner module which scans the document by performing a shuttle movement in a main scanning direction perpendicular to said sub-scanning direction; a printer module disposed adjacent to said scanner module in said sub-scanning direction for printing data onto said printable medium; a first panel facing a bottom side of said scanner module in said main scanning direction and having a first color; and a second panel facing a bottom side of said printer module in said main scanning direction and having a second color.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A multifunctional machine for scanning a document and for printing on a printable medium, wherein one of said document and said printable medium is fed in a sub-scanning direction, said multifunctional machine comprising: a scanner module which scans the document by performing a shuttle movement in a main scanning direction perpendicular to said sub-scanning direction; a printer module disposed adjacent to said scanner module in said sub-scanning direction for printing data onto said printable medium; a first panel facing a bottom side of said scanner module in said main scanning direction and having a first color; and a second panel facing a bottom side of said printer module in said main scanning direction and having a second color.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The multifunctional machine of claim 1 , wherein said first panel has a white color.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The multifunctional machine of claim 1 , wherein said second panel has a black color.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The multifunctional machine of claim 1 , wherein said scanner module is disposed in front of said printer module in said sub-scanning direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The multifunctional machine of claim 1 , wherein said scanner module is disposed to the rear of said printer module in said sub-scanning direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The multifunctional machine of claim 1 , wherein said second color is darker than said first color.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
183 words
A scanning and printing method for a multifunctional machine which includes a paper feeding unit which feeds one of a document to be scanned and a printable medium in a sub-scanning direction, a scanner module which scans the document by performing a shuttle movement in a main scanning direction perpendicular to the sub-scanning direction, a printer module which is disposed next to the scanner module in the sub-scanning direction and which prints data onto the printable medium, a first panel which faces a bottom side of the scanner module in the main scanning direction and has a first color, and a second panel which faces a bottom side of the printer module in the main scanning direction and has a second color; said method comprising the steps of: determining whether a signal inputted to said multifunctional machine is a printing signal or a scanning signal; performing a scanning operation by transporting said document to said first panel when said scanning signal is inputted; and performing a printing operation by transporting said printable medium to said second panel when said printing signal is inputted.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
183 words
A scanning and printing method for a multifunctional machine which includes a paper feeding unit which feeds one of a document to be scanned and a printable medium in a sub-scanning direction, a scanner module which scans the document by performing a shuttle movement in a main scanning direction perpendicular to the sub-scanning direction, a printer module which is disposed next to the scanner module in the sub-scanning direction and which prints data onto the printable medium, a first panel which faces a bottom side of the scanner module in the main scanning direction and has a first color, and a second panel which faces a bottom side of the printer module in the main scanning direction and has a second color; said method comprising the steps of: determining whether a signal inputted to said multifunctional machine is a printing signal or a scanning signal; performing a scanning operation by transporting said document to said first panel when said scanning signal is inputted; and performing a printing operation by transporting said printable medium to said second panel when said printing signal is inputted.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 7 , wherein said second color is darker than said first color.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
102 words
A multifunctional machine for scanning a document and for printing on a printable medium, wherein one of said document and said printable medium is fed in a sub-scanning direction, said multifunctional machine comprising: scanner means for scanning the document in a main scanning direction; printer means disposed adjacent to said scanner module for printing data onto said printable medium; a first panel extending in said main scanning direction, facing a bottom of said scanner means, and having a first color; and a second panel extending in said main scanning direction, facing a bottom of said printer means, and having a second color.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
102 words
A multifunctional machine for scanning a document and for printing on a printable medium, wherein one of said document and said printable medium is fed in a sub-scanning direction, said multifunctional machine comprising: scanner means for scanning the document in a main scanning direction; printer means disposed adjacent to said scanner module for printing data onto said printable medium; a first panel extending in said main scanning direction, facing a bottom of said scanner means, and having a first color; and a second panel extending in said main scanning direction, facing a bottom of said printer means, and having a second color.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The multifunctional machine of claim 9 , wherein said scanner means performs a shuttle movement in the main scanning direction.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The multifunctional machine of claim 9 , wherein said main scanning direction is perpendicular to said sub-scanning direction.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The multifunctional machine of claim 9 , wherein said second color is darker than said first color.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The multifunctional machine of claim 9 , wherein said printer means is disposed adjacent to said scanner means in said sub-scanning direction.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The multifunctional machine of claim 9 , wherein said first panel has a white color.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The multifunctional machine of claim 9 , wherein said second panel has a black color.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The multifunctional machine of claim 9 , wherein said scanner means is disposed in front of said printer means in said sub-scanning direction.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
The multifunctional machine of claim 9 , wherein said scanner means is disposed to the rear of said printer means in said sub-scanning direction.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
114 words
A scanning and printing method for a multifunctional machine in which one of a document to be scanned and a printable medium is fed in a sub-scanning direction, said multi functional machine including a first panel and a second panel disposed substantially in parallel with each other and extending in a main scanning direction, said method comprising the steps of: determining whether a signal inputted to said multifunctional machine is a printing signal or scanning signal; performing a scanning operation by transporting said document to said first panel when said scanning signal is inputted; and performing a printing operation by transporting said printable medium to said second panel when said printing signal is inputted.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
114 words
A scanning and printing method for a multifunctional machine in which one of a document to be scanned and a printable medium is fed in a sub-scanning direction, said multi functional machine including a first panel and a second panel disposed substantially in parallel with each other and extending in a main scanning direction, said method comprising the steps of: determining whether a signal inputted to said multifunctional machine is a printing signal or scanning signal; performing a scanning operation by transporting said document to said first panel when said scanning signal is inputted; and performing a printing operation by transporting said printable medium to said second panel when said printing signal is inputted.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 18 , further comprising the steps, when said scanning signal is inputted, of: determining whether the scanning operation is completed; when the scanning operation is not completed, continuing with the scanning operation; and when the scanning operation is completed, assuming a standby mode.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 18 , further comprising the steps, when said printing signal is inputted, of: determining whether the printing operation is completed; when the printing operation is not completed, continuing with the printing operation; and when the printing operation is completed, assuming a standby mode.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 18 , wherein said main scanning direction is perpendicular to said sub-scanning direction.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 18 , further comprising the step of providing the multifunctional machine with a scanner module which scans the document by performing a shuttle movement in the main scanning direction.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 22 , further comprising the step of providing the multifunctional machine with a printer module disposed adjacent to the scanner module in the sub-scanning direction for printing data onto the printable medium.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 18 , further comprising the step of providing the multifunctional machine with a printer module for printing data onto the printable medium.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 18 , wherein said first panel faces a bottom side of a scanner module provided in the multifunctional machine.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 18 , wherein said second panel faces a bottom side of a printer module provided in the multifunctional machine.
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