Patent ID: 6827279
Filing Date: 2004-12-07
Classification: B41J,G06K

Abstract:
A copying machine comprising:image reading means for reading an image on a sheet of document paper selectively including a first RFID tag for receiving, storing, and transmitting first data; printing means for printing said image on a sheet of printing paper which includes a second RFID tag for receiving, storing, and transmitting second data; data reading means for reading said first data from said first RFID tag; data recording means for recording said first data from said data reading means as said second data in said second RFID tag; inputting means for inputting identification data of an operator operating said copy machine; permission data reading means for operating said data reading means to read permission data including identification data in said first data from said first RFID tag; comparing means for comparing said identification data from said data reading means with said identification data from said inputting means; and control means for permitting said printing means to copy said image on a sheet of said printing paper when said identification data from said data reading means agrees with said identification data from said inputting means when said permission data reading means can read said permission data.