Preparation operation for image forming apparatus
US10181095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K15/12
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus performs a first preparation operation in a full color mode when power is supplied. The apparatus performs, when an image formation request is inputted after the first preparation operation completes, a second preparation operation in a designated color mode in accordance with the image formation request. When an image formation request is inputted during the first preparation operation, the apparatus skips the second preparation operation and performs image formation after the first preparation operation completes.
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