Image forming device, control method of image forming device, and program
The image forming apparatus addresses the challenge of restricting usage based on a paid period without internet connectivity by implementing print permission conditions that include a time period, allowing the apparatus to switch between permitted and restricted states accordingly.
JP2025042882APending Publication Date: 2025-03-28CANON KK
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2023150069
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-28
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing image forming apparatus rental services cannot restrict usage based on a period corresponding to the amount paid without internet connectivity.
Method used
The image forming apparatus includes a mechanism to set and enforce print permission conditions, which include a time period, allowing the apparatus to switch between a permitted and restricted state based on these conditions without internet connectivity.
Benefits of technology
This solution enables the restriction of image forming apparatus usage within a period corresponding to the amount paid, ensuring compliance without the need for internet connectivity.
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Abstract
To provide a mechanism that can restrict usage of an image forming device in a period of time corresponding to a payment amount, without connecting the image forming device to the Internet.SOLUTION: An MFP 10 comprises an operation part 111, whose operation is restricted on the basis of a contractual coverage signed by a user. The MFP 10 displays, on the operation part 111, a printing permission condition setting screen 610, and performs control of switching between a printing permission state in which printing operation of the MFP 10 is permitted on the basis of the printing permission condition set on the printing permission condition setting screen 610 and a restriction state in which printing operation of the MFP 10 is restricted. The printing permission condition includes a printing permission period of time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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