| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the convenience of an image formation apparatus having many functions. <P>SOLUTION: Image formation apparatuses 1 to 5 respectively execute setting processing for setting the validity or invalidity of an optional function, and for storing the setting information according to an operation on the operating part or a remote operation from a central control unit 6. At that time, when the option function is set so as to be valid or invalid according to the operation on the operating part, a central controller 6 is notified of the setting information through data communication equipment 7 and a communication line 8 in advance. Then, when the notification has failed, the setting processing is interrupted, and information is reported that the setting of the validity or invalidity of the option function has failed. Also, when the notification of the setting information has succeeded, the setting processing is executed, and information is reported that the setting of the validity or invalidity of the option function has succeeded. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI |
