Image formation device which operates in a plurality of...

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2006-01-06

2008-11-04

Chen, Sophia S (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Machine operation

Operator interface

C399S012000, C399S082000, C399S223000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07447459

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an image formation device having a plurality of startup modes in dependence upon the toner cartridge installed, with which the user can perform alteration of the startup mode in a simple and easy and moreover accurate manner. This image formation device is one to which a development unit containing toner is installed in a removable manner and which performs image formation using the toner contained in the development unit, and having a plurality of startup modes depending upon the installed development unit; the device including: a reception portion which receives an alteration request for the startup mode; a decision portion which, upon receipt of the alteration request, determines the development unit that is required to be operated, in order to startup in the requested startup mode; and an output portion which outputs guide information to the user, so that the determined development unit is operated.

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