| 摘要 |
<p><P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To update firmware embedded in an image forming control module to the latest one without omission at a timing when any firmware is updated, without imposing working burden on a service person or the like. <P>SOLUTION: A firmware updating section 43 in an image forming apparatus 1 is configured to, when starting to update firmware stored in at least one control module on the basis of an update firmware 9 that is stored in a portable type recording medium 8, acquire the latest firmware corresponding to an image forming control module 24 from a data server via a network connecting section 42, and automatically update the firmware stored in the image forming control module 24 to the latest version. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT</p> |
