Electrophotographic copier repair, maintenance and service information collector - stores data from image generator in first and second memories, and has controller for reading second memory when connected with host computer via telephone network

摘要

Photocopier systems (PPC) (1) in an installation have a diagnostic and statistics collecting function which assembles data on an cumulative basis in local memory. Copier data is read out periodically by transfer control system (18) into a second memory store from all connected units. A host computer (16) accesses transfer control systems (18) by access over telecommunications network (17) to acquire maintenance and repair information on connected units. ADVANTAGE - Central access to photocopier installations assists in maintenance and repair activity.