摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To propose an efficient retrieval method for judging the latest job as for a device using the MIB (Management Information Base) information of an SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) communication technology or an image formation apparatus having a printer, scanner, facsimile and copying machine and the function of their composite unit, a control method and a control program. <P>SOLUTION: This retrieval method is proposed to reduce the number of times of communication by an SNMP as much as possible. The much more efficient retrieval method is established by properly using a plurality of methods to be proposed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT |