Patent ID: 7436528
Filing Date: 2008-10-14
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus provided with a reader unit for reading image information from originals fed in succession by an original feeding unit and adapted to execute image formation in a two-image formation retention mode of forming images based on original image information of a predetermined number, read by said reader unit, by an image forming unit on an image bearing member and transferring the original images formed on said image bearing member respectively onto recording media of the predetermined number fed in succession, said apparatus comprising: instruction means for manually instructing execution of a two-image formation inhibiting mode in a situation that a recording medium's size fits the size to enable the two-image formation retention mode, wherein the two-image forming inhibiting mode is prepared for an original which is not easily transported by said original feeding unit, and wherein in the two-image forming inhibiting mode, a copying process of the original is continued even if transportation and exchange of the original by said original feeding unit is not finished in a predetermined time duration.