Abstract: Whether it is possible to print each one of a plurality of pages of image data on a paper of a designated size is determined. As to a page which is determined printable on a paper of the designated size as papers of the designated size are available in paper feed parts, the page is printed out on a paper of the designated size. As to a page which is determined unprintable on a paper of the designated size as papers of the designated size are not available in the paper feed parts, data representing the page are saved and the page is printed in a reduced size or otherwise appropriately printed on a paper of a different size. In this manner, all pages of the image data are printed, and at the same time, notification is provided to notify the fact that printing on a paper of the different size was conducted. When papers of the appropriate designated size are supplied, printing as designated is executed. It is also possible to select whether to stop printing in the designated size.

Abstract: An apparatus including a receiving unit for receiving image data having color pages containing color images and monochromatic pages not containing any color images, a change unit for changing order of printing of the received image data in order to make color page printing to continue, a printing unit for printing on papers in the changed order, and a discharge unit for discharging printed papers into a plurality of bins based on page numbers received.

Abstract: A printer 30a that was originally specified by the user Prints a transfer destination guide map, on which the location information of other printers is shown, when a portion or all of a print job is transferred to those other printers. The transfer destination guide map is further added with information useful for the user such as the expected time of completion for the print out, the number of printed sheets, and the route of pick up. The transfer destination guide map is insert-printed on the page position of the transferred page.

Abstract: The printer successively stores the objects contained in the PDF file as they are transmitted from the PC, and conducts the printing process for said specific page when it judges that all the objects necessary for displaying said page are stored.

Abstract: An image processing system comprises a photocopier and an information processor. The photocopier scans and images each page of a document, creates a thumbnail image from each scanned image, and sends the thumbnail images to the information processor. Using the information processor, a user then specifies an image output sequence by rearranging the thumbnail images with a pointing device. The photocopier receives this output sequence information from the information processor, and using the printer section of the photocopier prints the scanned images according to the specified output sequence contained in the received sequence information.

Abstract: A data communication device includes the first interface for communicating with a portable terminal and the second interface for communicating with another communication device. The data communication device makes a judgment as to whether the first connection format for communication with the portable terminal via the first interface should be allowed when the data communication device receives the first connection request from the portable terminal via the first interface, selects another communication device that is capable of communicating with the portable terminal when the first connection format is not allowed, and transmits to the portable terminal the connection information concerning the second connection format for communication with the portable terminal via the selected another communication device and the second interface.

Abstract: A data transmission apparatus includes an address book means on which an e-mail address, a file transfer server address and a facsimile number can be registered as an address for a destination, a setting means for setting one mode from a plurality of modes available for selecting an address applicable to a destination, when a plurality of destinations registered in the address book means are assigned as multicasting destinations, a selection means for selecting an address suitable for each destination according to the set mode, and a transmission means for executing multicasting transmission using a transmission protocol corresponding to the selected address for each destination.

Abstract: The status notification system has a potable terminal and multiple devices including a device for executing a job. At least one of these multiple devices is equipped with a short-distance communication unit for conducting short-distance communication with the portable terminal. The job-executing device is equipped with a detector for detecting a device, which is capable of short-distance communication with the portable terminal, and transfers status information concerning the job-executing device's status to the detected device in case the detected device is not the job-executing device. The device detected by the detector transmits the status information to the portable terminal via the short-distance communication unit.

Abstract: A communication equipment having multiple communication functions, a method of selecting a communication route among multiple communication routes that are available between the sending equipment and receiving equipment, and a computer program product in memory for implementing the communication route selecting process. In route selection mode, a list of communication routes that are available between the sending equipment and receiving equipment is produced and displayed. The user selects a route and associated communication function on the displayed list, and proceeds to communication.

Abstract: The image forming system includes a digital copying machine 1 and portable terminals 2. The digital copying machine 1 has a wireless communication unit 40, which is wirelessly communication with the portable terminals 2. The digital copying machine 1 identifies a portable terminal located closest to the digital copying machine 1 out of multiple portable terminals 2 that are in communicable conditions. As the distance between the identified portable terminal 2 and the digital copying machine 1 reduces, the temperature of heating rollers 31 is controlled to rise.

Abstract: A system including a first device connected to a network, a second device connected to the network, and at least one portable terminal is disclosed. Device information of the first device containing connection information for establishing a connection between the first device and the second device is transmitted from the first device to the portable terminal and later transmitted from the portable terminal to the second device. Therefore, the connection between the first device and the second device is established based on the device information.

Abstract: ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A communication equipment having multiple communication functions, a method of selecting a communication route among multiple communication routes that are available between the sending equipment and receiving equipment, and a computer program product in memory for implementing the communication route selecting process. In route selection mode, a list of communication routes that are available between the sending equipment and receiving equipment is produced and displayed. The user selects a route and associated communication function on the displayed list, and proceeds to communication.

Abstract: In a network system to which a plurality of computers and a plurality of input-output apparatuses are connected, a layout diagram showing locations of the input-output apparatuses is displayed on a display means and icons each representing one of the input-output apparatuses are displayed over the layout diagram at locations corresponding to the locations at which the apparatuses are actually installed. The user clicks one of the icons representing a desired one of the input-output apparatuses by using a device such as a mouse in order to specify the desired apparatus. As a result, a desired input-output apparatus can be selected correctly.

Abstract: A printer 30a that was originally specified by the user Prints a transfer destination guide map, on which the location information of other printers is shown, when a portion or all of a print job is transferred to those other printers. The transfer destination guide map is further added with information useful for the user such as the expected time of completion for the print out, the number of printed sheets, and the route of pick up. The transfer destination guide map is insert-printed on the page position of the transferred page.

Abstract: The invention relates to an image-forming device. The image-forming device based on this invention comprises a receiving unit for receiving image data that correspond to multiple images and information indicating the relation between the images from a portable telephone; an image-processing unit for disposing the multiple images based on the received information; and a printing unit for printing the images disposed by the image-processing unit. Said image-forming device allows the user to see multiple images simultaneously by means of disposing and printing the multiple images simultaneously.