Patent ID: 7746490
Filing Date: 2010-06-29
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A method of managing a printed document, using an image forming apparatus that includes a first reading unit that reads information recorded on an information recording medium attached to an original paper sheet, and a second reading unit that reads information recorded on an information recording medium attached to a paper sheet on which copying is to be performed, an output history storing unit that records an output history, and a computer, the method comprising the step of: when the computer receives a request to transfer an image of the original paper sheet onto the paper sheet on which copying is to be performed, recording output history data including a first sheet identifier, a second sheet identifier, a reception time comprising the time that the image of the original paper sheet is received, and an output time comprising the time of the transfer of the image of the original paper sheet onto the paper sheet on which copying is performed in the output history storing unit, the first sheet identifier being read with the first reading unit, the second sheet identifier being read with the second reading unit, the recording being performed by the computer.