Patent ID: 7181151
Filing Date: 2007-02-20
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image printing apparatus comprising: an image forming section in which an image is formed based on image data; a memory which stores at least one message and detailed information concerning at least one said message; a display section which displays a displayed message, which is stored in the memory, and a setting window for setting at least one condition for formation of the image; a control section which controls the display section; and an operating section including a help key which is operable by a user to instruct the display section to display a help message thereon; wherein if the displayed message displayed by the display section corresponds to the detailed information, the display section displays identification information, which indicates that the detailed information corresponding to the displayed message is available for display, together with the displayed message; wherein the control section causes the display section to display the detailed information of the displayed message as the help message if the help key is operated while the identification information is displayed on the display section; and wherein the control section causes the display section to display detailed information concerning the setting window as the help message if the help key is operated while the identification information is not displayed on the display section.