Controlling method for image forming apparatus

Electrophotography – Machine operation – Operator interface

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C399S082000, C399S182000, C399S183000

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11175435

ABSTRACT:
A controlling method for controlling an image forming apparatus has a step of displaying a printing paper illustration representing printing paper on an operating screen and a step of displaying at least one icon related to a process function of the image forming apparatus. The controlling method further has a step of selecting a process function that corresponds to the specified icon and a step of determining the location to which the selected process function is applied upon receiving an instruction for a position on the printing paper illustration.

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Official Action issued by the Japanese Patent Office in priority-application No. JP 2004-310000 on Dec. 19, 2006, and English translation thereof.
Notification of Reason for Refusal issued in corresponding Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-310000, mailed Jun. 6, 2006, and translation thereof.

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