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Image forming apparatus method for manufacturing the same and method for maintaining the same

  • US 5,862,429 A
  • Filed: 07/07/1997
  • Issued: 01/19/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/10/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for assembling an image forming apparatus which includes image forming means for forming an image on a recording medium, communication means for communicating data between the image forming means and an external device, and storage means provided in the image forming means, for storing data relating to parts constructing the image forming means, comprising the steps of:

  • connecting the storage means and the external device to each other by use of the communication means;

    comparing data of a part input via the communication means by the external device with data of a preset part stored in the storage means to determine whether the input data of the part is proper or not;

    assembling a part which is determined to be proper in said determining step; and

    storing data of the part assembled in said assembling step into the storage means.

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