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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 01, 2005
Filed:
Dec. 23, 2003
Koji Katamoto, Yamatokooriyama, JP;
Yasuhiro Nakai, Souraku-gun, JP;
Masao Saeda, Yamatokooriyama, JP;
Tamotsu Fukushima, Nara, JP;
Koji Katamoto, Yamatokooriyama, JP;
Yasuhiro Nakai, Souraku-gun, JP;
Masao Saeda, Yamatokooriyama, JP;
Tamotsu Fukushima, Nara, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
When a print process command is outputted from a port terminal, an MFP displays first print information related to the print process command of the port terminal on a display unit. On the other hand, when a print process command is outputted from a personal computer, the MFP receives authentication information, and displays second print information related to the print process command of the personal computer on the display unit only when the received authentication information matches pre-stored authentication information. Then, the MFP prints print data outputted from the personal computer on condition that the second print information is displayed on the display unit. For example, the staff in a shop can print the print data for business use by using an MFP for use by customers in the shop while ensuring security, and it is possible to prevent confusion between a plurality of customers and the shop staff in operating the MFP.