Image generation arrangement, e.g. a printer, copier or fax machine, has counter controller that increments mechanical counter count value in agreement with electronic counter count value

摘要

The arrangement has a process controller for controlling an image generation sequence, including the delivery of a recording medium, the generation of an image on the medium and the output of the medium to the exterior. A mechanical counter and an electronic counter count either successive image generation sequences or output recording media. A counter controller increments a count value of the mechanical counter in agreement with a count value of the electronic counter.