Patent ID: 7466932
Filing Date: 2008-12-16
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming method for an image forming device having reading means for reading an image of an original, and image forming means for supplying toner from a toner cartridge in which storage means for storing toner residual amount information is mounted, thereby forming an image, comprising: storing the toner residual amount information of the toner cartridge when control of forming an image by the image forming means is finished; checking whether the control of the reading means is being executed or there is any control executing request; stopping the control of the reading means when the control of the reading means is not being executed and also there is no control executing request; renewing the toner residual amount information stored in the storage means mounted in the toner cartridge by the stored toner residual amount information when the control of the reading means is stopped; and releasing the stop of the control of the reading means when the toner residual amount information of the storage means is renewed.