摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To execute the security of all image formation devices simultaneously by setting the security in one image formation device. <P>SOLUTION: The image formation device comprises: a set value management unit 115 which stores and manages the set content of the security; a set value database 116; a permission judgement reception unit 110 which receives an execution permission judgement request regarding the security from another image formation device which has no security information; an execution permission judging unit 108 which prepares a reply to the request; and a response transmitting unit (command processor 121, network communication unit 111, etc.) which transmits the response to the image formation device of an inquiry original. The security of a plurality of the image formation devices connected to a network is executed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT |