Patent ID: 6250737
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: B41J,G06K,H04N

Abstract:
An ink jet recording apparatus for recording a color image by performing record scans by reciprocally moving recording means, on which a plurality of recording element arrays for ejecting inks of different colors are arranged, relative to a recording medium, comprising:selection means for selecting one of a first recording mode for performing the record scan in one of forward and backward scans, and a second recording mode for performing the record scans in both the forward and backward scans; andcontrol means for controlling the record scans on a predetermined area on said recording medium according to the recording mode selected by said first selection means,wherein in the first and second recording modes, said control means divides the recording element arrays into a plurality of groups and performs a plurality of record scans using different groups on the predetermined area on said recording medium, thereby recording an image, andwherein in the first recording mode, said control means divides said recording element arrays into m groups and performs m record scans on the predetermined area on said recording medium using the m groups, m being an integer greater than 1; andwherein in the second recording mode, said control means divides said recording element arrays into n (<m) groups and performs n record scans on the predetermined area on said recording medium using the n groups.