| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image_forming apparatus which adds a program dynamically and easily, and also to provide a program addition method and a recording medium. <P>SOLUTION: The image_forming apparatus is provided with a program which executes processing by using hardware resources and a slot 125 in which the recording medium 126 is detachably inserted. In addition, the apparatus is provided with a state monitor means 123 and 124, which monitor the insertion and removal of the recording medium 126 to the slot 125; a recording medium starting means 121, which starts the recording medium 126 inserted in the slot 125 so that the medium can be accessible; and a program starting means that reads out the program from the recording medium 126 which thus becomes accessible and starts the program. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO |
