摘要 |
<p>An image forming apparatus being capable of executing a plurality of functions comprises: an entry portion which allows a user to issue a request for using any one of the functions and enter user authority information; a display portion; an authenticator which: requires user authentication via a user authentication screen displayed on the display portion; and judges whether or not the user authority information entered via the entry portion is appropriate for an authorized user for the function; and a function execution controller which executes the function as requested, if the authenticator judges that the user authority information entered via the entry portion is appropriate for an authorized user for the function, wherein the authenticator resets the result of the user authentication if the function execution controller successfully finishes executing the function.</p> |