摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily identify respective functions and to improve the operability of a user when the composite functions are given, by installing individual display panels for means operation which correspond to respective image forming means, and installing an opening/closing cover making only one display panel for means operation to be a use possible state. SOLUTION: A control panel 2 has a panel cover 3 as an opening/closing cover and the control panel cover 3 is fitted between a copy function control panel 4 as the display panel for mean operation and a FAX function control panel 5 in the state of the hinge connection of a hinge. For using a copy function, the control panel cover 3 is positioned in a state where the FAX function control panel 5 is covered. For using a FAX function, on the other hand, the control panel cover 3 is positioned in a state where the copy function control panel 3 is covered. Namely, an unnecessary display panel in a present operation is hidden and only a necessary display panel can be viewed in the control panel 2. |