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Copying machine control system controlling a plurality of copying machines through communication network

  • US 5,257,069 A
  • Filed: 11/04/1992
  • Issued: 10/26/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/06/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of controlling a plurality of copying machines through a communication network, comprising the steps of:

  • receiving data from one of said copying machines;

    detecting the state of trouble occurrence as to the particular portion of the copying machine based on said received data;

    determining whether or not the use of said particular portion should be prohibited based on said detected state of trouble occurrence; and

    transmitting to the copying machine a prohibition signal instructing prohibition of the use of said particular portion, when it is determined that the use of said particular portion should be prohibited.

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