Patent ID: 7460808
Filing Date: 2008-12-02
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus, comprising: a cover configured to open or close; an interlock switch configured to open or close in conjunction with opening or closing of the cover; a power supply device configured to generate a predetermined voltage for supplying power to a load unit; an interlock relay configured to open or close a contact disposed on a power supply line between the power supply device and the load unit by connecting the power supply device and the load unit in conjunction with opening or closing of the switch; and a controller configured to detect opening or closing of the interlock switch and to control the power supply device according to a detection result, wherein when detecting opening of the interlock switch, the controller controls the power supply device to stop generating the predetermined voltage by turning off the power supply device, and the controller controls the power supply device to resume generating the predetermined voltage after detecting closing of the interlock switch.