| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an efficient recycling process system which takes into account of costs and recycling process time into consideration. <P>SOLUTION: The recycling process system includes a host computer which stores and retains information indicating how an image forming apparatus is used; a recycling expense management means for calculating, storing and retaining the expenses required for a recycling process; and calculation of the recycling process time for calculating the time required for recycling. The recycling process to be carried out is evaluated and the step of the recycling process is varied according to the result. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI |
