Patent ID: 7199886

Claim:
A method for configuration of device-specific programs in a printer or copier device, comprising the steps of: processing the device-specific programs with assistance of a device controller of the printer or c{dot over (o)}pier device; storing in a memory area of the device controller at least one setting value corresponding to a first device-specific program for a load event for loading of said first device-specific program at a turn-on of the printer or copier device; automatically outputting the stored setting value at a display unit of the printer or copier device before or during the implementation of the load event; when required, modifying the setting value with assistance of an input unit of the printer or copier device before or during the load event and storing said modified setting value, said modified setting value corresponding to a second device-specific program; and readying at least said first or second device-specific programs for loading during the load event by use of the stored or modified setting values.