摘要 |
A method and apparatus for identifying parts in an image production device may include receiving (3200) a request to print a print job from a user, determining (3300) the print job specifications, detecting (3400) identification devices of parts that are installed in the image production device and extracting the corresponding part identification information, determining (3500) if the detected parts are the parts that have been identified for the determined print job specifications based on the extracted part identification information, wherein if one or more detected parts that are installed in the image production device are the parts that have been identified for the determined print job specifications, processing (3600) the print job, otherwise, notifying (3700) the user that the installed parts are not the parts that have been identified for the determined print job specifications, and prompting (3800) the user to elect to replace the installed parts, change the print job specifications, or proceed with the print job. |