A copier is capable of being managed more effectively by improving a conventional management system that utilizes a communication line. The copier accesses a computer when it is started and transfers its machine ID, which specifies the particular copier, as well as a line ID of the communication channel...http://www.google.fr/patents/US5444517?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US5444517 - Management system for controlling operation of an image processing apparatus
Management system for controlling operation of an image processing apparatus
