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A multi-functional imaging apparatus being operable in either one of various office automation modes such as copy mode, facsimile mode, printer mode and the like is disclosed. The multi-functional imaging apparatus is comprised of an image reading section, an image forming section and a communicatio

A multi-functional imaging apparatus being operable in either one of various office automation modes such as copy mode, facsimile mode, printer mode and the like is disclosed. The multi-functional imaging apparatus is comprised of an image reading section, an image forming section and a communication section for transmitting and receiving image data. Plural card-like memory elements are provided for designating individual office automation modes. When a desirable card-like memory element is set into the imaging apparatus, the apparatus becomes operable in an office automation mode corresponding to the inserted memory element.

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A multi-functional imaging apparatus having at least an image reading section, an image forming section and an external image data entering section and being able to function in either one of plural office automation modes which include a copy mode for forming a document image read by the image read

A multi-functional imaging apparatus having at least an image reading section, an image forming section and an external image data entering section and being able to function in either one of plural office automation modes which include a copy mode for forming a document image read by the image reading section on a paper in the image forming section and a print mode for forming an image on a paper in the image forming section based on data entered by the external image data entering section which is characterized in comprising: plural card-like memory means each of which stores a program for controlling respective sections corresponding to one of the office automation modes, means for accommodating either one of plural card-like memory means therein, said means having a reading means for reading a program stored in the card-like memory means when it is accommodated therein, and control means for controlling respective sections so as to perform one of the office automation modes corresponding to the program stored in the card-like memory means when it is accommodated in the accommodating means and, when it is not accommodated therein, to perform a predetermined office automation mode.