Abstract:
A digital multifunction peripheral includes a communication unit which inputs document image data, a processing circuit which processes the document image data from the communication unit, a print unit which prints an image corresponding to the document image data processed by the processing circuit, and a memory which holds a ground pattern image file which is generated by converting ground pattern image data into a machine dependent format extractable only by the processing circuit and is registered from outside. The processing circuit extracts the ground pattern image data from the ground pattern image file in a case where document image data of a ground pattern print object is input from the communication unit, and embeds the ground pattern image data into the document image data.
Abstract:
A digital multi-function peripheral includes a function executing unit that executes plural functions including a printing function and a network communication function and a control circuit that controls this function executing unit. The control circuit includes a cooperation control unit that checks connection to a network, selectively combines the functions of the function executing unit with functions unique to other digital multi-function peripherals present on the network, and controls cooperation of these functions.
Abstract:
A first managing image forming apparatus and a second managing image forming apparatus having a backup function are provided to manage a plurality of image forming apparatus connected to each other through a network. The second managing image forming apparatus is designated or selected by the first managing image forming apparatus. The second managing image forming apparatus substitutively performs a management function when the first managing image forming apparatus is out of order.
Abstract:
A digital multifunction peripheral includes a communication unit which inputs document image data, a processing circuit which processes the document image data from the communication unit, a print unit which prints an image corresponding to the document image data processed by the processing circuit, and a memory which holds a ground pattern image file which is generated by converting ground pattern image data into a machine dependent format extractable only by the processing circuit and is registered from outside. The processing circuit extracts the ground pattern image data from the ground pattern image file in a case where document image data of a ground pattern print object is input from the communication unit, and embeds the ground pattern image data into the document image data.