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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2022
Filed:
Dec. 23, 2020
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Toshitaka Noro, Saitama, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus configured to perform high-quality image formation regardless of an accuracy of mounting surface emitting element array chips includes an image data generating portion configured to generate pixel data equivalent to 2,400 dpi; a joint correcting portion configured to correct a misregistration amount at a joint between a predetermined surface emitting element array chip and a surface emitting element array chip arranged adjacent to the predetermined surface emitting element array chip; and a resolution converting portion configured to convert a resolution of the pixel data from 2,400 dpi to 1,200 dpi. The joint correcting portion is configured to correct the misregistration amount at the joint with respect to pixel data obtained after the resolution thereof is converted by the resolution converting portion.