Patent Application No. 96123850.X
Abstract: A print head that prints information in various colors is connected to each memory. The memory has an address corresponding to the operating time of the print head in one scanning cycle. The memory also has a signal generating signal for generating each start signal. Device. The control information indicating the start-up time is written in the signal generation device, and the pieces of print information stored in the memory are printed at the start-up time. When the memory is accessed, the stored print information is read out and output to each print head. The start signal generating means is energized to output each start signal to the print head so that the print head is driven only when the start signal is high.