摘要 |
<p>An image forming apparatus includes an authenticating unit that compares input identification information of a user with user information containing identification information of users and authenticates a user corresponding to the input identification information of the user; a detecting unit that detects that the authenticated user leaves the image forming apparatus; and a clearing unit that clears the authenticated state of the authenticated user if the detecting unit detects that the authenticated user leaves the image forming apparatus.</p> |