CPC G06F 3/1235 (2013.01) [G06F 3/121 (2013.01); G06F 3/1203 (2013.01); G06F 3/1219 (2013.01); G06F 3/1278 (2013.01); G06F 3/1285 (2013.01)] | 12 Claims |
1. An image forming apparatus to which a prepaid predetermined item is supposed to be attached, wherein a non-prepaid predetermined item which is supposed to be attached to a different image forming apparatus for which a fee is charged according to print volume is capable of being attached to the image forming apparatus but is not supposed to be attached to the image forming apparatus, the image forming apparatus comprising:
a controller including a processor, the controller being configured to:
obtain, from a predetermined item attached to the image forming apparatus, information indicating that the predetermined item is the non-prepaid predetermined item;
execute a process for initializing another item based on the obtained information;
determine whether the predetermined attached item is the prepaid predetermined item or the non-prepaid predetermined item; and
issue a notification based on determination that the attached item is the non-prepaid predetermined item.
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