Image formation system

Abstract

An image formation system comprises: an image formation apparatus (100) for forming an image on a recording paper; and an extension apparatus (200). When the image formation apparatus (100) and extension apparatus (200) are in a power saving state, a control unit of the extension apparatus (200) causes, in response to reception of an image formation instruction, the image formation apparatus (100) and extension apparatus (200) to return to an ordinary power consumption state. After the reception of the image formation instruction, the control unit stops, in response to reception of the instruction of a condition related to the image formation, the power supplies to those components of the image formation apparatus (100) and extension apparatus (200) which are not used for the image formation executed in accordance with the instruction of the condition related to the image formation. In this way, the power consumption of the image formation system can be reduced without degrading the user's convenience.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to an image forming system capable of reducing power consumption without reducing user convenience. Background technique [0002] As one type of image processing apparatus for electronic equipment, image forming apparatuses (represented by copiers) that form images on recording paper have been introduced in many establishments (companies, offices, etc.). In such establishments, an image forming apparatus having a printing function, a copying function, etc. is connected to a network, and the image forming apparatus is often shared by a plurality of users. A multifunction peripheral (MFP (MultiFunction Peripheral)) that is one type of such an image forming apparatus includes a plurality of basic functions such as a copy mode, a facsimile mode (hereinafter, facsimile is also referred to as FAX), a network-compatible print mode, and a scan mode. action mode. [0003] When a plurality of image forming apparatuses exist in one...

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Problems solved by technology

[0006] If such control is performed, of course there is a problem of increased power consumption

If the frequency of use of the copier is not high in a day, it is very wasteful to set the fixing unit to keep warm as above.

This is especially problematic from an energy saving point of view due to the high power requirements of the heater

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