Image forming apparatus and control method

Details Image forming apparatus and control method Image forming apparatus and control method

2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Brase, Sandra L. (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Machine operation

Accounting

C399S366000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11188870

ABSTRACT:
The image forming apparatus detects a predetermined image data included in image data and transmits an electromagnetic signal to a memory card within a predetermined vicinity of the image forming apparatus. The memory card is configured to carried by a user of the image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus receives identification information of the user from the memory card and has a memory which stores predetermined function information. The predetermined function information is associated with to the identification information of a predetermined user and defines functions of the image forming apparatus which the predetermined user is authorized to use. When the predetermined image data is detected by the detector, the image forming apparatus restricts the functions of the image forming apparatus based on the predetermined function information associated with the identification information of the predetermined user.

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English Language Abstract JP 2004-194268.
English Language Abstract JP 2004-223989.
English Language Abstract of JP 2003-050525.
English Language Abstract of JP 2001-160117.

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