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Image forming apparatus

An image-loaded technology, applied in the field of image forming apparatuses, can solve the problems of machine downtime, service costs, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2010-06-23
KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECH INC
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When a repairman is called in for maintenance / replacement, there is the problem that the time until the repairman arrives becomes downtime for the machine and requires service costs
However, in the case of such an image forming apparatus having a failure detection function, there is a problem that a downtime still occurs because a maintenance call may be displayed when the operator cannot properly complete the maintenance / replacement operation.

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[0056] Figure 6 is a flowchart showing an example of failure detection processing (failure detection processing 1 ) performed in the image forming apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, maintenance / replacement is performed by an operator when the maintenance cycle (life) set for each unit is reached. Here, when maintenance / replacement is selected by an operator's key operation, failure detection processing is performed.

[0057] When the operator chooses to perform maintenance / replacement, the Figure 6 Items targeted for maintenance / replacement are displayed in step S101 shown. When items targeted for maintenance / replacement are displayed, an item to be maintained / replaced is selected among the displayed items.

[0058] When an item to be maintained / replaced is selected, the operation mode is switched to the maintenance / replacement mode in step S102.

[0059] When the operation mode is switched to the maintenance / replacement mode, i...

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[0072] Figure 9 is a flowchart showing an example of failure detection processing (failure detection processing 2 ) performed in the image forming apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment.

[0073] When the operator chooses to perform maintenance / replacement, such as Figure 9 As shown, items that are targets of maintenance / replacement are displayed in step S201. When items targeted for maintenance / replacement are displayed, an item to be maintained / replaced is selected among the displayed items.

[0074] When an item to be maintained / replaced is selected, the operation mode is switched to the maintenance / replacement mode in step S202.

[0075] When the mode is switched to the maintenance / replacement mode, in step S203, the function of detecting a failure (failure detection function) of the failure detection sensors S1 to Sn is turned off.

[0076] In step S204, it is determined whether the maintenance / replacement operation is completed. When the maintenance / repl...

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[0091] Figure 10 is a flowchart of an example of failure detection processing (failure detection processing 3 ) performed in the image forming apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment.

[0092] When the operator chooses to perform maintenance / replacement, such as Figure 10 As shown, items that are targets of maintenance / replacement are displayed in step S301. When items targeted for maintenance / replacement are displayed, an item to be maintained / replaced is selected among the displayed items.

[0093] When an item to be maintained / replaced is selected, the operation mode is switched to the maintenance / replacement mode in step S302.

[0094] When the operation mode is switched to the maintenance / replacement mode, in step S303, the function of detecting failure of the failure detection sensors S1 to Sn (failure detection function) is turned off.

[0095] In step S304, it is determined whether the maintenance / replacement operation is completed. When the maintenance...

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Abstract

Disclosed is an image forming apparatus including a unit in which a replaceable part is loaded, an image forming section to form an image on a recording medium by an operation of the unit, a malfunction detection section to detect a malfunction of the unit or the part, a display section to display information relative to malfunction; a control section to carry out a control of the image forming apparatus, wherein the image forming section accepts switchover of an image forming mode which can form the image to a maintenance / replacement switchover mode performing maintenance / replacement to the unit; and when an operation mode during the malfunction detection section detects the malfunction is the image forming mode, the display section displays corresponding display to the image forming mode, while when the operation mode during the malfunction detection section detects the malfunction is the maintenance / replacement mode, the display section display different display from the image forming mode; and a power supply control section to control input and output of apower supply of the unit.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus. Background technique [0002] Conventionally, maintenance / replacement (maintenance) of an image forming apparatus such as a copier is performed by a serviceman having technical knowledge. When a repairman is called for maintenance / replacement, there is a problem that the time until the repairman arrives becomes a downtime of the machine, and service costs are required. Therefore, in recent years, users (operators) of machines themselves have an increasing desire to perform maintenance / replacement (replacement of components, etc.). In addition, support technologies such as operation guide display are suggested, enabling safe and proper maintenance / replacement operations. [0003] For example, JP2005-172902 discloses a technique of graphically displaying appropriate and understandable various types of maintenance methods corresponding to various skill levels of operators. [0004] Furthermor...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G03G15/00
CPCG03G15/553G03G15/55
Inventor 中村英树山内一道冈本晃片山善辉吉村和俊小川雅敏
Owner KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECH INC