摘要 |
A recording apparatus in which recording operation is carried out while a recording head having a plurality of recording elements arranged on a line is reciprocated includes pattern printing device for printing adjustment patterns through a plurality of reciprocations, in which drive timings of the plurality of recording elements of the recording head are different so that relative position between an odd number line and an even number line in direction of the reciprocation, are slightly deviated; and adjusting device for adjusting printing positions between forward and backward printing operations, by controlling the drive timings of the recording elements in accordance with deviation in the adjustment pattern provided by the pattern printing device. <IMAGE> |