Patent ID: 8194264
Filing Date: 2012-06-05
Classification: G03G,G06K

Abstract:
1. A method of printing using a synchronization signal, the method comprising the steps of: generating a synchronization signal to be used to designate a reference point in time for controlling and performing printing processes irrespective of a microprocessor unit (MPU); selecting one from among a plurality of modes in which points in time at which corresponding printing processes are to be performed are determined according to the synchronization signal; instructing a printing process performing unit to perform the printing processes at the corresponding points in time based on the synchronization signal according to the selected mode; determining the points in time for performing the instructed printing processes based on the synchronization signal; and performing the instructed printing processes based on the synchronization signal at the points in time determined; wherein the plurality of modes comprise warm-up mode, print mode, ready mode and termination mode.