Image forming apparatus and method of controlling image forming apparatus

摘要

An image forming apparatus and a method of controlling the image forming apparatus are provided. The method includes detecting a conflicting option that is impossible to be set simultaneously with a plurality of options selected for a job of the image forming apparatus, reflecting the detected conflicting option to display an option setting screen for the job of the image forming apparatus, and if a conflicting option is selected on the displayed option setting screen, displaying an option list user interface (UI) window in an area of the displayed option setting screen, wherein the option list UI window includes a replaceable option that replaces an option that is impossible to be set simultaneously with the conflicting option.

主权项

1. A method of controlling an image forming apparatus, the method comprising:
displaying an option setting screen for a job of the image forming apparatus; selecting at least one option on the option setting screen; if the selected at least one option is a conflicting option that is impossible to be set simultaneously with at least one of a plurality of options that are pre-selected for the job of the image forming apparatus, displaying an option list user interface (UI) window in an area of the displayed option setting screen; and displaying a screen for selecting a conflicting option processing mode of the image forming apparatus, wherein the option list UI window comprises a replaceable option that is to replace a pre-selected option conflicting with the conflicting option, and wherein the conflicting option processing mode comprises a first mode for processing the conflicting option based on a selected order, a second mode for processing the conflicting option according to priorities given to options, a third mode for processing the conflicting option according to a user selection, and a fourth mode for processing the conflicting option by using the second or third mode based on a preset standard.