Patent ID: 6476849
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: B41J,G03F,H04N

Abstract:
An image processing apparatus for scanning and proofing an image at the same time, the apparatus comprising:a) a rotatable drum comprising an imaging portion on its exterior surface, and a scanning portion on its interior surface, the imaging portion of the drum being arranged to mount a receiver sheet and a donor sheet in superposed relationship thereon, the scanning portion of the drum being arranged to mount an input image thereon, the drum being mounted for rotation about an axis, and the drum further comprising a hollowed-out interior portion; b) a motor for rotating the drum; c) a printhead external to the drum; d) an input scanner inside the hollowed-out interior portion of the drum; e) a first lead screw for moving the printhead in a first direction, the printhead being mounted on the first lead screw, and a second lead screw for moving the scanner in a first direction, the scanner being mounted on the second lead screw; and f) a linear translation subsystem or subsystems on which the printhead, scanner, drum, and lead screws are mounted.