摘要 |
<p>A apparatus (cloud) that transmits job data to a terminal (MFP), which is capable of causing the terminal to execute a job without wastefully consuming electric power immediately after completion of job data processing. The cloud generates job data, and determines whether or not the MFP is in a first state in which the MFP cannot process the job data immediately. Further, the cloud stores information on a time period required for the MFP to shift from the first state to a second state in which the MFP can process the job data immediately. The cloud transmits an instruction for causing the MFP to shift from the first state to the second state, to the MFP, based on a time period required for generating the job data, and the time period indicated by the information.</p> |