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.
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).
| JPS635362 | COPYING MACHINE |
| JPH08334944 | OPERATION OR/AND DISPLAY PANEL |
| JP3248087 | DEVELOPING DEVICE OF IMAGE FORMING DEVICE |
USHIO MASARU
SATO JUNJI
