Abstract: An image processing apparatus acquires user information and changes a default setting value for at least one of a plurality of processes that are defined in a process definition file. The changed default setting value is displayed on a setting screen. The image processing apparatus changes the default setting value based on the frequency with which a setting value has been changed by a user that corresponds to the user information in processing in accordance with the process definition file.

Abstract: A connection device for connecting between a multifunction peripheral and USB devices. A hub unit is disconnectably connected to the multifunction peripheral via a first interface for enabling power supply from the multifunction peripheral to the hub unit. The hub unit is also disconnectably connected to the USB devices via a second interface for enabling power supply from the hub unit to the USB devices. A dedicated power supply connector is connected to a power supply section of the multifunction peripheral via wiring for enabling power supply from the multifunction peripheral to the hub unit. A hub circuit relays data between the multifunction peripheral and one of the USB host connectors of the hub unit. Power from the first interface to the hub circuit is supplied through a first power path, and power from the multifunction peripheral to the USB devices is supplied through a second power path.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus includes a receiving unit configured to receive a power supply request and a power supply condition from a power receiving apparatus, and a power supply control unit configured to instruct a power supply unit to perform a test power supply to a target power receiving apparatus which is a transmission source of the power supply request, and instruct the power supply unit to perform actual power supply according to the power supply condition when the receiving unit receives a success notification of the test power supply from the target power receiving apparatus after performing the test power supply.

Abstract: A CPU of a multifunction peripheral which stores unprocessed data (e.g., untransmitted facsimile transmission data, unprinted facsimile reception data etc.) in a RAM is configured not to perform auto shutdown processing if unprocessed data is stored in the RAM, even if an auto shutdown has been set.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus acquires user information and changes a default setting value for at least one of a plurality of processes that are defined in a process definition file. The changed default setting value is displayed on a setting screen. The image processing apparatus changes the default setting value based on the frequency with which a setting value has been changed by a user that corresponds to the user information in processing in accordance with the process definition file.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a conveyance unit, a reading unit, a detection unit, and a control unit. The conveyance unit conveys a document via a conveyance path. The reading unit reads an image of a first surface or a second surface of the document conveyed by the conveyance unit. The detection unit detects a conveyance state of the document on the conveyance path. The control unit performs control to display, on a display unit, a position of the document, and front information or back information indicating, respectively, the first surface and the second surface of the document according to the conveyance state of the document detected by the detection unit.

Abstract: A connection device for connecting between a multifunction peripheral and USB devices. A hub unit is disconnectably connected to the multifunction peripheral via a first interface for enabling power supply from the multifunction peripheral to the hub unit. The hub unit is also disconnectably connected to the USB devices via a second interface for enabling power supply from the hub unit to the USB devices. A dedicated power supply connector is connected to a power supply section of the multifunction peripheral via wiring for enabling power supply from the multifunction peripheral to the hub unit. A hub circuit relays data between the multifunction peripheral and one of the USB host connectors of the hub unit. Power from the first interface to the hub circuit is supplied through a first power path, and power from the multifunction peripheral to the USB devices is supplied through a second power path.

Abstract: An operation apparatus is detachable with respect to a plurality of image processing apparatuses and includes a display unit which can display a selection screen for selecting an image processing apparatus as an operation target from among the plurality of image processing apparatuses The operation apparatus includes a control unit configured to display the selection screen on the display unit if the operation apparatus is started up when the operation apparatus is not mounted on any of the plurality of image forming apparatuses, and establish communication with an image processing apparatus selected via the selection screen. The control unit does not display the selection screen on the display unit if the operation apparatus is started up when the operation apparatus is mounted on any of the plurality of image forming apparatuses, and establishes communication with the image processing apparatus on which the operation apparatus is mounted.

Abstract: When a printing process on a first apparatus is interrupted due to an error and the printing process is resumed by a second apparatus, it is determined whether a predetermined function (for example, stapling) is selected for the printing process according to the printing mode. If the predetermined function is selected for the printing process, the second printing apparatus prints the number of copies including the copy interrupted in the first machine according to the print setting. If the predetermined function is not selected for the printing process, the second printing apparatus prints the number of copies excluding the interrupted copy and the unprinted pages in the interrupted copy according to the print setting.

Abstract: When a printing process on a first apparatus is interrupted due to an error and the printing process is resumed by a second apparatus, it is determined whether a predetermined function (for example, stapling) is selected for the printing process according to the printing mode. If the predetermined function is selected for the printing process, the second printing apparatus prints the number of copies including the copy interrupted in the first machine according to the print setting. If the predetermined function is not selected for the printing process, the second printing apparatus prints the number of copies excluding the interrupted copy and the unprinted pages in the interrupted copy according to the print setting.