摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To control a target apparatus by making a single or a plurality of external apparatuses to access the state of a target apparatus and to communicate with the target apparatus. <P>SOLUTION: A printer 10 connected with an external apparatus 30 for inputting/outputting data through a specified communication means and receiving data from the external apparatus 30 comprises a means for storing the identification data of the printer 10, a means 105 for storing the dynamic state of the printer, and a means for transmitting the identification data of the printer 10 to the external apparatus 30 upon turn on power of the printer 10. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO |