摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image forming apparatus and an image forming system which can add an image for restraining duplication to printed matter. <P>SOLUTION: When a printing job is received from the outside (S11), the printing job is developed, and it is determined whether or not addition of an addition image such as a ground tint pattern is required (S12). If it is determined that the addition of the addition image is required (S12:YES), a state of an image forming part is confirmed by referring to a management table within a managing part (S13), and it is determined whether or not reproduction of the addition image is possible (S14). In the case where it is determined that the reproduction of the addition image is not possible (S14:NO), the user (S16) is notified of the fact, and it is asked to the user whether or not the printing process is to be continued. If the continuation is not indicated by the user (S17:NO), the printing job is canceled (S18). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI |