摘要 |
<p>A color image reading device for reading an original by an optical scanning device which optically scans across said original line-by-line is disclosed. The color image reading device includes a green fluorescent lamp (2) for generating a green light with an afterglow characteristics, a red fluorescent lamp (1) for generating a red light with no afterglow characteristics, and a blue fluorescent lamp (3) for generating a blue light with no afterglow characteristics. The green, red and blue fluorescent lamps are actuated in a predetermined time sequence. A CCD (12) is provided for detecting an image under green during the afterglow, under red light and under blue light.</p> |