Patent ID: 6891556
Filing Date: 2005-05-10
Classification: B41J,H04N

Abstract:
1. An image printing apparatus that has at least one printhead having a plurality of printing elements, the image printing apparatus comprising: storage means for storing a convey speed of a printing medium and a number of strobe pulses for driving at least one printhead, with the convey speed and number of strobe pulses corresponding to an image printing density; power predicting means for predicting a power to be supplied to the printhead to print an image on the basis of image data; convey speed and strobe pulse selecting means for selecting the convey speed of the printing medium and the number of strobe pulses for driving the printhead on the basis of an image printing density to be achieved by printing and the predicted power; and image printing means for printing the image at the selected convey speed and number of strobe pulses.