Abstract:
An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit which forms an image, a power supply which converts input alternating current (AC) power and outputs direct current (DC) power having a predetermined level to operate the image forming unit; a mechanical power switch through which the AC power is supplied and/or shut off, a switch circuit unit which includes a soft power switch to select a turned-on status and/or a turned-off status in accordance with a user's handling, and outputs a switch signal corresponding to a status of the soft power switch, a power controller which selectively supplies the DC power from the power supply to the image forming unit on the basis of the switch signal, and a discharging circuit unit which discharges remaining power of the power supply if the AC power is shut off by the mechanical power switch. Accordingly, a user may quickly turn on/off power using a power switch, and mistaken malfunction may be prevented.
Abstract:
A light scanning unit and an image forming apparatus employing the same. The light scanning unit deflects light in a main scanning direction, irradiates the light on a photoconductive drum, and includes a beam detecting sensor to detect a horizontal synchronization signal by receiving a part of the light beam reflected and scanned by a beam deflector, and leads of terminals of the beam detecting sensor are not exposed to the light beam to be scanned.
Abstract:
A light scanning unit and an image forming apparatus employing the same. The light scanning unit deflects light in a main scanning direction, irradiates the light on a photoconductive drum, and includes a beam detecting sensor to detect a horizontal synchronization signal by receiving a part of the light beam reflected and scanned by a beam deflector, and leads of terminals of the beam detecting sensor are not exposed to the light beam to be scanned.
Abstract:
A color registration control method and an image forming apparatus using the same are provided, wherein the color registration control method includes the steps of developing a registration pattern by overlapping a first pattern and a second pattern each of which having a length in a sub-scanning direction, detecting the densities of an upper pattern and a lower pattern included in the registration pattern, comparing the density of the upper pattern with the density of the lower pattern and generating density information, and outputting a registration control signal by referring to the offset information and the density information.