Patent ID: 8437647
Filing Date: 2013-05-07
Classification: B41J,G03G,H04N

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus, comprising: an image forming unit; a container member containing a consumable supply used by said image forming unit for forming an image; a signal output device rendered operable immediately after power-on of said image forming apparatus, outputting a detection signal selectively assuming first and second values depending on whether remaining amount of the consumable supply contained in said container member is lower than a prescribed value; a main control unit rendered operable after a prescribed activating process after power-on of said image forming apparatus, for controlling said image forming unit; and an alarm device, connected to receive said detection signal, capable of assuming a first state indicating an alarm and a second state not indicating an alarm, rendered operable before completion of the activating process of said main control unit, and assuming said first state in response to said detection signal having said first value; wherein said signal output device includes: said alarm device includes: said sub control unit includes: