Canon Kabushiki Kaisha

So Yokomizo

Tamotsu Takatani

Koji Shimizu

Yoshiharu Ito

Hidehiko Yokoyama

Kohei Asano

A control method for an information processing apparatus controlled by a computer is executed by the computer and includes performing a first input to accept an input of first authentication information, performing a second input to accept an input of another authentication information different from the first authentication information, executing first processing on condition of success of authentication with the first authentication information input in the first input and success of authentication with the another authentication information input in the second input, and executing second processing on condition of success of at least one of authentication with the first authentication information input in the first input or authentication with the another authentication information input in the second input.

Information processing apparatus and control method for information processing apparatus

An image forming apparatus includes a plurality of devices configured to perform different job processing, a control unit configured to control job processing performed by each device, a reception unit configured to receive an instruction for causing the control unit to shift to a state where the job processing is capable of being performed, and a power control unit configured to, when the control unit is shifted to a stand-by state in response to receiving the instruction, supply a power to a device specified based on a job processing function corresponding to an initial screen to be displayed.

Image forming apparatus, control method therefor, and program

An image forming apparatus, to form an image on a recording material using a recording agent supplied from a container detachably mounted to the image forming apparatus, includes a cover configured to cover a region in which the container is stored. A display instruction is received from a user to display a procedure for replacing the container. A display unit is caused to display the container replacing procedure based on receiving the display instruction. In a case where it is determined that the container replacing procedure is displayed on the display unit, performing control includes performing control to prevent a notification, prompting the user to close the cover, from being issued even if the cover is opened.

Image forming apparatus to allow a user to check a cartridge replacement procedure

An image forming apparatus to which a containing a recording material is attached removably includes a specifying unit configured to specify a usage amount of the recording material that has been used for printing in a predetermined period, and a prediction unit configured to predict a remaining period for using the attached container, based on a remaining amount of the recording material contained in the attached cartridge and the specified usage amount. The specified usage amount does not include a usage amount of the recording material which has been used in the predetermined period by the image forming apparatus which has been in a predetermined state.

Image forming apparatus and method of controlling the same, and storage medium

An information processing apparatus capable of recovering the apparatus from a state in which software operation is abnormal to a state in which the same is normal. The information processing apparatus is provided with a CPU for receiving an instruction for turning off power of the information processing apparatus. Upon receipt of the instruction, the CPU determines whether or not it is necessary to turn off the power of the information processing apparatus. When it is necessary to turn off the power of the information processing apparatus, the CPU controls the information processing apparatus such that the power thereof is turned off, whereas when it is unnecessary to turn off the power of the information processing apparatus, the CPU controls the information processing apparatus such that the power thereof is not turned off.

Information processing apparatus capable of appropriately executing shutdown processing, method of controlling the information processing apparatus, and storage medium

A consumable-component management apparatus equipped with a plurality of consumable components, includes a display that displays information, and at least one controller configured to acquire a first value in units of days based on usage information regarding a first consumable component, acquire a second value in units of days based on usage information regarding a second consumable component, and cause the display to display a screen on which pieces of identification information regarding the plurality of consumable components are arranged, wherein an instruction object is disposed on the screen, the instruction object enabling a change in arrangement order between the identification information regarding the first consumable component and the identification information regarding the second consumable component based on a magnitude relationship between the first value and the second value.

Consumable-component management apparatus, control method, and storage medium storing program

A CPU of an information processing apparatus (MFP) obtains device information of a secondary storage device installed in the MFP and discriminates, based on the obtained device information, whether the secondary storage device is of a type that supports an erasure command (TRIM command) that provides notification of information indicating data to be erased from the storage device. The CPU controls display of a setting screen for erasure modes by controlling, in accordance with the discrimination result, whether to display erasure modes for executing erasure processing based on an erasure command in a selectable manner.

Information processing apparatus that controls display of an erasure mode setting screen based on a type of storage device in the apparatus, and method of controlling the same

A printing control apparatus configured to control a binding unit configured to perform a binding processing for binding sheets without using a staple includes a control unit that controls the biding unit to divide sheets subjected to printing into sheet groups in units of a number of sheets bindable by the binding unit, and to apply the binding processing to each of sheet groups or controls another binding unit to bind the sheets subjected to printing using a staple.

Printing control apparatus, binding control apparatus, method for controlling printing control apparatus, and program therefor

Image forming apparatus control method therefor and program

An image forming apparatus that is capable of coping with both a high power saving effect and a quick response. A reading unit reads an image of an original. A printing unit prints out image data. A control unit controls units including the reading unit and the printing unit. A detection unit detects an original placed in the reading unit. A power control unit restores the control unit and the reading unit from a sleep state when the detection unit detects an original, and further restores the printing unit from the sleep state before receiving a job when a sheet of the same size as the original concerned is stored.

Power saving modes in an image forming apparatus

In an information processing apparatus which incorporates a plurality of arithmetic units and a plurality of storage units, power consumption in a power saving mode is reduced, and a return time required to return from the power saving mode to a normal power mode is shortened. With this invention, in an information processing method in an information processing apparatus which incorporates a plurality of CPUs and a plurality of RAMs, when a condition required to transit to the power saving mode is satisfied, each CPU stores information associated with an operation state of an active program in one RAM, and turns off the power supply to devices except for the one RAM.

Apparatus and method for shortening the time returning from a power-saving mode to normal power mode and reducing power consumption in the power-saving mode

Provided is an information processing apparatus and method of controlling same in which, when data transfer is performed among a plurality of control circuits, which control circuit is used to execute data transfer is controlled appropriately based on the transfer conditions of data transfer. To accomplish this, the apparatus has first and second control circuits, a request for data transfer performed between the first and second control circuits is acquired, the transfer conditions of the acquired data transfer are analyzed and which of the first and second control circuits is to execute the data transfer is selected.

Information processing apparatus having first DMA controller and second DMA controller wherein selection circuit determines which DMA will perform data transfer based on higher data transfer performance

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