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Image forming system and image forming system communication control method

  • US 8,982,402 B2
  • Filed: 04/04/2014
  • Issued: 03/17/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/05/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An image forming system comprising:

  • an upstream apparatus for forming an image on a sheet;

    a downstream apparatus for applying sheet processing to the sheet on which the image is formed by the upstream apparatus;

    an exclusive communication path for communicating information which is necessary only for an operation of each apparatus in a state in which a communication partner is fixed between the upstream apparatus and the downstream apparatus; and

    a general-purpose communication path for communicating information in a state in which a communication partner is selectable between the upstream apparatus and the downstream apparatus;

    wherein the upstream apparatus and the downstream apparatus communicate the information by using a communication path which is the exclusive communication path or the general-purpose communication path and which can handle the information to be communicated.

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