Image forming apparatus and control method for image forming apparatus
The image forming apparatus restricts login name reuse by associating user information with determination units to prevent unauthorized access, addressing security and management issues in multi-function machines.
JP2026121608APending Publication Date: 2026-07-24SHARP KK
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- Application Number
- JP2026089274
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
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Abstract
The present invention provides an image forming apparatus, etc., that can restrict the reuse of login names. [Solution] Personal identification information that identifies a user is registered and associated with that user. When a request to delete a registered user is received, it is determined whether or not to prohibit the reuse of the personal identification information associated with the user who made the deletion request. Depending on the determination that the reuse of a particular piece of personal identification information should be prohibited, the registration request of the user associated with that piece of personal identification information is rejected.
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