Image forming apparatus having a controller and memory unit
US8649034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0094
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a mounting portion on which an external memory device is mountable, a detecting unit that detects mounting or non-mounting of the external memory device to the mounting portion, a printing unit that prints data acquired from the external memory device, a memory unit that stores the data, and a controller. The controller is operable to control the printing unit to reprint the data stored on the memory unit, and prohibit the data from being reprinted when a detection result by the detecting unit indicates non-mounting of the external memory device.
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