An image forming system includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry generates print image data for printing a first image in a print area on a conveyance medium. The processing circuitry controls printing on the conveyance medium based on the print image data. The processing circuitry determines a position at which a second image is printed in a cut area, based on a position of a cutting mark, to generate the print image data including the second image, the second image including identification information to identify each page of the conveyance medium, the cut area being an area to be cut in the print area.

An apparatus outputs a first number of printed materials, reads the first number of printed materials output to acquire the first number of pieces of scanned image data, the first number being two or more, and controls a density of output printed materials by calculating variations in lightness values in the respective pieces of scanned image data included in scanned image data groups for each scanned image data group having as a unit a second number of pieces of scanned image data consecutive in order of being read among the first number of pieces of scanned image data, the second number being two or more, so that the printed materials are further output until all the variations in the lightness values are less than a first threshold value.

An information processing method obtains image data representing an image laid out on a page, and sets, in the image, a target region on which to perform predetermined processing to change a pixel count, based on layout information pertaining to a layout of the image on the page. Based on this setting, the predetermined processing is performed on the target region in the image.

A set of computer-readable instructions, when executed by a computer in an information processing device, causes the information processing device to perform: a setting process; and in response to receiving a print instruction in which a cut print setting is set: a generation process; and a transmission process. The setting process sets the cut print setting for printing an image on a sheet and dividing the printed sheet at a center position thereof. The generation process acquires image data representing a target image to generate processed image data representing a processed image in which a gap area is arranged within a range including the center position. No colorant is deposited in a region on a sheet corresponding to the gap area during the printer printing the processed image on the sheet. The transmission process transmits print data based on the processed image data and a cut command to the printer.

A set of computer-readable instructions, when executed by a computer in an information processing device, causes the information processing device to perform: a capability responding process; and in response to receiving a print instruction in which a special size is selected through an application program: a generation process; and a transmission process. The capability responding process transfers capability information of a printer to the application program. The capability information includes sheet size information indicating at least one sheet size available in the printer. The at least one sheet size includes a special size with which a cut print setting is associated. The generation process acquires target image data according to the print instruction to generate cut print image data based on the target image data and the cut print setting. The transmission process transmits print data based on the cut print image data and a cut command to the printer.

A self-propelled printer is provided having communication circuitry to receive print data for an image to be formed. A drive mechanism of the printer to provides locomotion of the entire self-propelled printer and a print head is arranged to transfer a print material onto a print medium. Processing circuitry to generates an image formation path to be traversed by the print head via locomotion of the self-propelled printer. The image formation path is based at least in part on the received print data. The processing circuitry controls the drive mechanism to autonomously drive the self-propelled printer along the image formation path. A corresponding method and computer program for generating a 2D image using a self-propelled printer are provided.

A correct image and print settings are registered in association with each other, the registered correct image is selected based on print settings of a verification target image, and verification is performed by comparing the verification target image with the selected correct image.

An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member, a transfer member, a power source, a detecting portion, a controller, an environment detecting portion, and a contact member. In a case that an absolute water content acquired on the basis of environmental information is a predetermined threshold or more, the controller sets a limit voltage on the basis of a detection result of the detecting portion in a state in which the recording material is absent in a transfer portion, and the controller controls the power source so that an absolute value of a voltage applied from the power source to the transfer member during contact of the recording material with the transfer member and the contact member is an absolute value or less of the limit voltage.

A printing device includes a mounting part to which consumables to be used for printing is mounted, a print engine configured to print an image on a recording medium using the consumables, a display configured to display information regarding the consumables, and a controller. The printing device is operable based on a concluded contract with a contractor for the consumables used for printing. The controller is configured to perform obtaining arrival time information of a first consumable, determining a model of the consumables, and displaying consumable handling related information on the display based on the arrival time information and a determining result.

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a program is provided. The program is executed in a personal digital assistant to operate a recording apparatus including a recording unit that performs recording on a medium from the personal digital assistant. The program causes the personal digital assistant to display, on a display of the personal digital assistant, information on a user operation method based on an event that occurred when a medium is to be fed from back of the recording apparatus, the method being to be performed after the event occurred.