An image forming apparatus that operates in an operation mode corresponding to the granted permission

An action mode and image technology, applied in the fields of instruments, optics, electrical recording, etc., can solve problems such as abnormal model codes

CN103853021BActive Publication Date: 2016-06-29KONICA MINOLTA INC
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2016-06-29

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Abstract

The present invention provides an image forming apparatus that can operate by switching between a normal operation mode and an adjustment mode for adjusting or inspecting each part of the apparatus. The image forming apparatus performs permanent function settings related to the operation mode of the hardware so that the hardware can be used in the operation mode corresponding to the granted permission. When the operation mode is set to the adjustment mode, the image forming apparatus receives an instruction to perform function setting related to the operation mode of the hardware. Based on the received instruction, the image forming apparatus performs an adjustment operation using hardware in an operation mode corresponding to the temporary function setting that is different from the function setting performed by the permanent setting unit.
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technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus, and more particularly, to an image forming apparatus operating in an operation mode corresponding to granted permission. Background technique

[0002] The image forming apparatus includes an MFP (Multi Function Peripheral) including a scanner function, a facsimile function, a copy function, a printer function, a data communication function, and a server function, a facsimile apparatus, a copier, a printer, and the like.

[0003] In such an image forming apparatus, the quality of a printed image is judged by, for example, the following method.

[0004] Document 1 below describes an image forming apparatus that prints built-in reference image data, reads the image, checks image deterioration, and displays the result. In this image forming apparatus, by performing such an operation, the burden on service technicians can be reduced.

[0005] The following document 2 discloses a printing system ...

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[0043] Hereinafter, an image forming apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0044] The image forming apparatus is an MFP (Multi Function Peripheral) including a scanner function, a copy function, a function as a printer, a facsimile function, a data communication function, and a server function. The scanner function is a function to read a set original image and store it in HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or the like. The copy function is a function to further print (print) it on paper or the like. The function as a printer is to print on paper based on the instruction when receiving a print instruction from an external terminal such as a PC. The facsimile function is a function of receiving facsimile data from an external facsimile device or the like and storing it in an HDD or the like. The data communication function is a function to send and receive data to and from connected external devices. The server function is a function in which...