Image forming apparatus and control method thereof

Abstract

An image forming apparatus executes the steps of: calculating an end time of the job of which execution is instructed, and determining if the end time of the job is before the start time of power outage; specifying, if it is determined that the end time of the job is not before the start time of power outage, a part of processing of the job that can be completed before the start time of power outage; starting the job, if it is determined that the end time of the job is before the start time of power outage; and starting the part of processing of the job if it is determined that the end time of the job is not before the start time of power outage. Thus, abnormal termination of an active job due to power outage can be prevented.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus and a control method thereof capable of preventing a task being executed from being terminated abnormally due to a power failure. Background technique [0002] As a type of electronic equipment, that is, an image processing device, an image forming device (representatively, a copier) that forms an image on recording paper is introduced into many establishments (companies, offices, etc.). In such establishments, an image forming apparatus having a printing function or a copying function is often connected to a network and shared by a plurality of users. A multifunction peripheral (MFP (Multi Function Peripheral)) that is one type of such an image forming apparatus includes a plurality of basic operation modes such as a copy mode, a facsimile mode (hereinafter, facsimile is also referred to as FAX), a network print mode, and a scan mode. [0003] In general, a copier consumes a very large amoun...

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