Patent ID: 6081341
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
A multifunctional image forming apparatus performing a jam recovery function improving printing efficiency, comprising:a print unit printing general data onto a recordable medium to form an image on the recordable medium, wherein said general data is selected from a group consisting of a first data and a second data;a page queue unit storing said general data, transmitting said general data to said print unit, and controlling said print unit;a page discharge unit discharging the recordable medium from said image forming apparatus when said general data has been printed onto the recordable medium;a jam recovery setting unit controlling a jam recovery function;a data deletion unit deleting said general data from said page queue unit;a sensor detecting a discharge error, said discharge error being detected when said general data has been printed onto the recordable medium and said recordable medium has not been discharged by said page discharge unit;a first control unit controlling said first data when said discharge error is detected, and enabling said print unit to reprint said first data when said discharge error is detected; anda second control unit controlling said second data according to said jam recovery setting unit when said discharge error is detected, enabling said print unit to reprint said second data when said discharge error is detected and said jam recovery function is set, and not enabling said print unit to reprint said second data when said discharge error is detected and said jam recovery function is not set.