摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To save power by a single multi-functional printer (MFP) unit itself by making MFPs individually execute job control setting. <P>SOLUTION: A function for approximating parameters of a power saving mode to targets in a unit of a specified period with referring to the history of power consumption in the past is added to the single MFP unit which can save power. Thus, the reduction in power cost by the power saving is made possible without spoiling convenience of a user. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI |