Patent ID: 7318635
Filing Date: 2008-01-15
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A recording apparatus configured to perform a recording operation with a recording head including a first nozzle array including first type nozzles that can discharge an ink according to first discharge characteristics and a second nozzle array including second type nozzles that can discharge an ink according to second discharge characteristics, comprising: a storage unit configured to store a first table including a plurality of data representing information relating to the first discharge characteristics and a second table including a plurality of data representing information relating to the second discharge characteristics; an acquiring unit configured to obtain first information relating to the first discharge characteristics of the first type nozzles, and second information relating to differences in discharge characteristics between the first type nozzles and the second type nozzles; a selection unit configured to select driving parameters of the first type nozzles based on the first information and the first table, and select driving parameters of the second type nozzles based on the first information, the second information, and the second table; and a control unit configured to control an operation of the recording head based on the driving parameters selected by the selection unit.