| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image forming apparatus which can be easily operated by a user who has not a detailed knowledge of an image forming operation mode functioning under a specific machine situation and also a user who does not recognize that the image forming operation mode functioning under the specified machine situation is selected. <P>SOLUTION: In the case an automatic erasing mode of erasing an area outside an original is selected (step S1; YES), and in the case a platen cover 123 is closed (step S2; YES), messages that "An automatic erasing mode of erasing an area outside an original is selected. Open the platen cover." are displayed on a display part 131. In the case the platen cover 123 is open (step S2; NO), messages that "An automatic erasing mode of erasing an area outside an original is selected. Keep the platen cover open." are displayed for a fixed time (step S5). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI |
