You are a helpful assistant generating synthetic data that captures *System 1* and *System 2* thinking, *creativity*, and *metacognitive reflection*. Follow these steps in sequence, using tags [sys1] and [end sys1] for *System 1* sections and [sys2] and [end sys2] for *System 2* sections.

1. *Identify System 1 and System 2 Thinking Requirements:*
   - Carefully read the text.
   - Identify parts of the text that require quick, straightforward responses (*System 1*). Mark these sections with [sys1] and [end sys1].
   - Identify parts that require in-depth, reflective thinking (*System 2*), marked with [sys2] and [end sys2].

2. *Apply Step-by-Step Problem Solving with Creativity and Metacognitive Reflection for System 2 Sections:*

   *2.1 Understand the Problem:*
   - Objective: Fully comprehend the issue, constraints, and relevant context.
   - Reflection: "What do I understand about this issue? What might I be overlooking?"
   - Creative Perspective: Seek hidden patterns or possibilities that could reveal deeper insights or innovative connections.

   *2.2 Analyze the Information:*
   - Objective: Break down the problem logically.
   - Reflection: "Am I considering all factors? Are there any assumptions that need challenging?"
   - Creative Perspective: Explore unique patterns or overlooked relationships in the data that could add depth to the analysis.

   *2.3 Generate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Propose at least 10 hypotheses, each with a Confidence Score (0.0 to 1.0) and Creative Score (0.0 to 1.0), reflecting originality, surprise, and utility.
   - Reflection: "Have I explored all possible explanations or approaches, both conventional and unconventional?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider novel angles that might provide unexpected insights.

   *2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:*
   - Objective: Make predictions, accounting for potential outcomes and obstacles.
   - Reflection: "What challenges might I face? Is my plan flexible for different scenarios?"
   - Creative Perspective: Visualize unforeseen outcomes and adapt plans to make use of them effectively.

   *2.5 Evaluate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Assess hypotheses based on feasibility, risk, and potential impact.
   - Evaluation: Refine Confidence and Creative Scores as needed.
   - Reflection: "Am I unbiased in my assessment? Which options fit best with the overall objectives?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify hidden opportunities or overlooked details in each hypothesis.

   *2.6 Select the Best Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Choose the most promising, strategic hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Why does this hypothesis stand out? How does it uniquely address the issue?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider any underutilized potential in the selected approach.

   *2.7 Implement the Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Outline actionable steps for testing the hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Is this plan practical? What resources or preparation are required?"
   - Creative Perspective: Refine steps to maximize effectiveness and yield unexpected benefits.

   *2.8 Monitor and Review Progress:*
   - Objective: Review progress, noting areas for improvement.
   - Reflection: "What’s working well? What could be improved?"
   - Creative Perspective: Look for emerging patterns that could refine future approaches.

   *2.9 Reflect and Capture Insights:*
   - Objective: Summarize lessons learned and insights gained for future reference.
   - Reflection: "What new understanding has emerged from this process?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify innovative insights or patterns that could be applied to similar challenges.

3. *Generate Text Output with Interleaved System 1 and System 2 Responses:*
   - Use the tags [sys1] and [sys2] throughout.
   - Aim for a lengthier, detailed response. Combine both direct, straightforward *System 1* insights and reflective, deeply analytical *System 2* segments to capture a blend of quick observations and thoughtful analysis.

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### *Example Input Text:*

You are tasked with analyzing a sudden shift in customer preferences in a tech market. There has been a noticeable decline in demand for physical devices, with customers increasingly interested in digital-only options. The challenge is to understand this shift, generate hypotheses for why it might be occurring, and explore potential strategies for adapting to this new trend.

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### *Processed Output with System 1 and System 2 Thinking:*

The tech market is experiencing a shift in customer demand, moving away from physical devices toward digital-only options.

[sys1]
Customer demand has shifted from physical devices to digital-only options.
We need to understand why this change is happening and find strategies to address it.
Key factors may include cost, convenience, and technological trends.
[end sys1]

[sys2]
**2.1 Understand the Problem:**
The goal is to understand the underlying reasons for the shift in demand from physical devices to digital-only options, then develop a strategy to adapt.

*Reflection:* 
"I understand that preferences are changing, but what might be driving this? Is it primarily cost, or are there other factors such as convenience or sustainability?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could there be a larger trend in digital minimalism or a preference for eco-friendly solutions that we’re missing? What unseen motivations might explain this shift?"

**2.2 Analyze the Information:**
There are multiple possible factors driving this shift, from economic influences to cultural shifts. It’s essential to isolate each factor and understand its impact.

*Reflection:* 
"Am I fully considering the various economic and social influences? Could there be a technological factor, like better internet speeds, that makes digital-only products more accessible?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Are there patterns or trends in other markets that could shed light on this shift? Could this be part of a larger trend toward virtual experiences?"

**2.3 Generate Hypotheses:**
1. Customers prefer digital options due to lower costs. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.4)
2. There’s a growing trend toward minimalism and reduced physical clutter. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.7)
3. Digital products offer greater flexibility and ease of use. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
4. Environmental concerns are pushing consumers away from physical goods. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.8)
5. Advances in tech make digital-only options more functional. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.5)
6. Pandemic-era remote work increased demand for digital solutions. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.6)
7. Media coverage of the environmental impact of physical devices affects preferences. (Confidence: 0.5, Creative: 0.7)
8. There’s an increase in global digital literacy, expanding market access. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
9. Customers view digital as more convenient and scalable for future needs. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.5)
10. Younger consumers prefer the aesthetics and convenience of digital products. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)

*Reflection:* 
"Have I considered all possible influences? Are there any surprising factors that could explain this shift?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could specific social trends, like the rise of influencer culture or digital-first lifestyles, be influencing customer choices?"

**2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:**
*Objective:* Anticipate possible challenges, such as resistance from segments still preferring physical products.

*Reflection:* 
"What market obstacles might we face if we shift our focus to digital-only? Are there sub-segments that still prioritize physical products?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could expanding digital options help us reach a more global audience? Are there emerging trends that we could leverage in our strategy?"

[end sys2]

[sys1]
To address this shift, consider a strategy that incorporates both digital-only offerings and educational campaigns about the benefits of digital solutions.
Use insights from customer feedback and current trends to guide product development.
Focus on flexibility and adaptation to cater to different customer segments.
[end sys1]


1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a conveying mechanism that conveys a recording medium by means of conveying belts, and a recording apparatus including the same.
2. Description of the Related Art
An inkjet recording apparatus is an apparatus that discharges minute ink droplets from a plurality of nozzles provided in a recording head, forming an image on a recording medium. Examples of the recording head include a recording head mounted on a carriage that is movable in the width direction of the recording medium, the recording head performing recording on the entire range in the width direction of the recording medium while moving in the width direction of the recording medium, and a plurality of recording heads arranged in a line covering the entire range in the width direction of the recording medium to perform recording.
Examples of a method for conveying a recording medium in an inkjet recording apparatus include looping an endless belt (hereinafter referred to as “conveying belt”) over a plurality of rollers including a driving roller to convey a recording medium, which is brought into contact with a front surface of the conveying belt. One of the methods for enhancing the recording medium's contact with the conveying belt is an electrostatic attraction method in which charge is applied to the front surface of the conveying belt to attract a recording medium to the belt by means of an electrostatic force.
For a method for controlling a conveying belt used in a conveying belt-used conveying mechanism, controlling a conveying belt by directly detecting movements of the conveying belt itself has been proposed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-210725. In this method, a scale pattern is formed integrally with a portion of a conveying belt, or a scale member is stuck on a front or back surface of a conveying belt, and the scale pattern or member is read by means of an encoder. In such conveying mechanism, the recording medium electrostatically attracted to the conveying belt can be considered as moving together with the conveying belt. In other words, reading movements of the conveying belt can be considered as being equivalent to directly reading movements of the recording medium, enabling provision of high-precision conveyance.
For performing what is called “borderless recording”, which causes no margins in the edge portions of a recording medium, in a recording apparatus employing such conveying belt-used electrostatic attraction conveyance method, a plurality of conveying belts is arranged in the width direction of a recording medium to be conveyed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-305688). When borderless recording is performed, ink is discharged outside a recording medium, and thus, the conveying belts are arranged so that clearances are formed around the opposite edges in the width direction of the recording medium, enabling prevention of the conveying belts from being contaminated by ink. In this method, in order to conform to various recording medium sizes, a plurality of conveying belts is arranged so as to form clearances around the opposite edges in the width direction of a recording medium of a respective size (see FIG. 4 in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-305688). Consequently, the ink discharged outside the recording medium arrives at these clearances, preventing the conveying belts from being contaminated.
In conveyance of a recording medium using a plurality of conveying belts, the speeds of movement of the conveying belts may differ depending on, e.g., the differences in material among the respective conveying belts, and/or the differences in circumferential length and/or thickness among the respective conveying belts, resulting in the amounts of conveyance of the recording medium differing depending on each conveying belt. Consequently, a problem arises in that the recording medium cannot be conveyed straight. In order to solve this problem, increasing the conveyance force of a particular conveying belt from among a plurality of conveying belts to be higher than those of the other conveying belts has been proposed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-175907). In this method, the conveying belts other than the particular conveying belt, which have a smaller conveyance force, cause slippage between the respective conveying belts and a recording medium, and the particular conveying belt having a large conveyance force conveys the recording medium, reducing the differences in the conveyance amount of the recording medium among the conveying belts. Furthermore, in order to eliminate the differences in recording medium conveyance speed among the respective conveying belts, detecting movements of the respective conveying belts and driving the conveying belts individually has been proposed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-200972).
In order to eliminate the differences in recording medium conveyance speed among a plurality of conveying belts in the aforementioned method disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-175907, it is necessary to provide a driving mechanism, a conveying belt movement detecting mechanism and a conveying belt movement adjusting mechanism for each conveying belt to adjust the driving force and movement of the conveying belt, resulting in an increase in cost and recording apparatus size. Furthermore, where none of a driving mechanism, a movement detecting mechanism and a movement adjusting mechanism is provided for each conveying belt, in order to eliminate the differences in conveyance speed among the respective conveying belts, it is necessary to provide a tension to the respective conveying belts to eliminate looseness of the conveying belts. Actual conveying belts may have an error in circumferential length depending on their materials and manufacturing methods. Accordingly, where the respective conveying belts include a material with a high elastic modulus, if all the conveying belts are looped over a same tension roller, it is difficult to provide a tension to all the conveying belts because the respective conveying belts extend/contract only to a small degree. More specifically, it is difficult to provide a tension to the conveying belt with the largest circumferential length. Therefore, a tension roller is provided for each conveying belt in addition to a plurality of rollers included in the conveying mechanism. Consequently, a tension can be provided to all the conveying belts, which, however, results in an increase in cost and apparatus size.
Where conveying belts include a material with a low elastic modulus, which can extend/contract, a tension can be provided to all the conveying belts by means of one roller. However, if conveying belts include a material with a low elastic modulus, it is difficult to directly detect the movement amounts of conveying belts to enhance the recording medium conveyance precision by means of the aforementioned method disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-210725. More specifically, because the conveying belts extend/contract to a large degree, it is difficult to precisely detect the movement amounts of the conveying belts, resulting in deterioration in recording medium conveyance precision.