Patent ID: 6062673
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: B41J,G06K

Abstract:
A record data processing method for a recording apparatus for forming a record image based on record data transferred from a host computer by performing a plurality of main scans within a substantially same recording area using a recording head for performing dot recording, said method comprising the steps of:dividing the record data into divided record data for use during the plurality of main scans for recording;subjecting the divided record data to a predetermined processing for transfer to form divided processed data;restoring the divided processed data to form divided restored data; andsupplying the divided restored data to the recording head, wherein the predetermined processing for transfer comprises masking using mask patterns each comprised of a dot validation mask for validating dot recording and a dot invalidation mask for invalidating dot recording, and said restoring step comprises processing for restoring the divided processed data to form the divided restored data similar to the divided record data for use during the main scans for recording by employing templates matching the mask patterns.