DIGITAL MULTI-FUNCTION PERIPHERAL, DIGITAL MULTI-FUNCTION PERIPHERAL SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR DIGITAL MULTI-FUNCTION PERIPHERAL SYSTEM

摘要

A digital multi-function peripheral includes a function executing unit that executes plural functions including a printing function and a network communication function and a control circuit that controls this function executing unit. The control circuit includes a cooperation control unit that checks connection to a network, selectively combines the functions of the function executing unit with functions unique to other digital multi-function peripherals present on the network, and controls cooperation of these functions.