Image forming apparatus

The image forming apparatus includes a query unit configured to, if it is determined that a print request is performed from a predetermined remote distance away from a location where the image forming apparatus is installed, temporarily stop generation of a printed matter after at least one printed matter is generated, perform a query process via a network interface unit, and send the query process to the network interface unit; the inquiry processing inquires a user as a print requester about whether or not generation of the printed matter can be restarted. An answer accepting unit for accepting an answer from the user to the inquiry from the inquiry unit; and a control unit for resuming the generation of the printed matter when it is determined that the answer accepting unit accepts the answer from the user indicating the permission of resuming the generation of the printed matter. According to the present invention, for printing requested from a remote place, useless printing can be suppressed, and printed