Patent ID: 8190048
Filing Date: 2012-05-29
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus using a consumable, comprising: a display; an operation component; a storage configured to store restriction information in association with user information, the restriction information setting user's usable function by each user; a detecting unit configured to detect a predetermined state regarding a remaining amount of the consumable; and a controller, wherein the controller executes a function according to the restriction information corresponding to the user information which is designated by an input received through the operation component; wherein if the operation component receives the input designating the user information which corresponds to the restriction information which allows the user to use a function using the consumable after the detecting unit detects the predetermined state, the controller displays first information on the display, and wherein if the operation component receives the input designating the user information which corresponds to the restriction information which restricts the user from using the function using the consumable after the detecting unit detects the predetermined state, the controller displays, on the display, second information which is different from the first information on the display and is without a message indicating the predetermined state.