Data processing method for managing first image processing device and second image processing device using server

A data processing method for managing a first image processing device and a second image processing device using a server, the data processing method comprising:

• the server receiving a request to replace the first image processing device;
• in response to reception of the request by the server, the server sending to the first image processing device an instruction to deactivate a prescribed function;
• the server acquiring from the first image processing device data stored in the first image processing device, the data including settings information of the first image processing device;
• the server storing the acquired data as transition data including the settings information;
• the server establishing communication with the second image processing device which is a replacement device of the first image processing device;
• and
• in a case that a prescribed condition is satisfied, the server sending the transition data to the second image processing device, the prescribed condition including a requirement that the establishing has been performed.

A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing a set of program instructions installed on and executed by a processor of a server, the set of program instructions, when executed by the processor, causing the server to perform operations comprising:

• receiving a request to replace a first image processing device;
• in response to reception of the request, sending to the first image processing device an instruction to deactivate a prescribed function;
• acquiring from the first image processing device data stored in the first image processing device, the data including settings information of the first image processing device;
• storing, in a memory, the acquired data as transition data including the settings information;
• establishing communication with a second image processing device which is a replacement device of the first image processing device;
• and
• in a case that a prescribed condition is satisfied, sending the transition data to the second image processing device, the prescribed condition including a requirement that the establishing has been performed.