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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 04, 2018
Filed:
Jan. 14, 2016
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Toshiki Shiroki, Shiojiri, JP;
Yasuhiko Yoshihisa, Matsumoto, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image reading apparatus includes a reading portion that reads an image on a target object; a motor that cause the reading portion to move; and a control portion that controls the reading portion and the motor. Further, in a case where the motor does not enter a step-out state, the control portion executes a first reading operation that causes the reading portion to read the image simultaneously with causing the motor to cause the reading portion to move at a high speed, and in a case where the motor enters the step-out state, the control portion executes a second reading operation that causes the reading portion to read the image simultaneously with causing the motor to cause the reading portion to move at a low speed, and generates image data having a resolution lower than a high resolution corresponding to the low speed.