摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a layout support device capable of proposing a disposition of an image forming device having additional functions. <P>SOLUTION: An information collection terminal 50 calculates a use history of additional functions (staple and folding) related to a complex machine 20 for each user, displays a disposition of the complex machine 20 after acquiring the disposition corresponding to a use frequency distribution of the additional functions of each user, and proposes the disposition of the complex machine 20. A manager (or a user) who receives the proposal can install the complex machine 20 at an installation location which is efficient for users using the additional functions frequently after determining the location by reference to the proposal. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT |