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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 15, 2021
Filed:
Nov. 11, 2019
Konica Minolta, Inc., Tokyo, JP;
Shoko Haba, Toyokawa, JP;
Taketoshi Yamahata, Toyokawa, JP;
KONICA MINOLTA, INC., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image formation system includes a plurality of image formation apparatuses. A first image formation apparatus among the plurality of image formation apparatuses includes a controller and a display. The controller detects a connection of an external device, acquires identification information of the detected external device, and specifies, by using specific information, one or more image formation apparatuses capable of using the detected external device among the plurality of image formation apparatuses. The display displays identification information of each of the specified one or more image formation apparatuses.