Image processing apparatus and control method for image processing apparatus

A control method for an image processing apparatus which is connected to a network and performs processing requested by another apparatus over the network, comprising:

• a determination step of, if the apparatus is instructed to shut down power, determining whether the requested processing is being performed;
• a notifying step adapted of, if it is determined that the requested processing is being performed, providing notification accordingly to a user;
• an instruction receiving step of receiving an instruction input by the user in response to the notification;
• and
• a termination processing step of shutting down power after performing processing corresponding to the instruction.

An image processing apparatus which is connected to a network and performs a distribution processing requested by another apparatus, comprising:

• a notifying unit adapted to, if the apparatus is instructed to shut down power during execution of the requested distribution processing, provide notification to a user that the requested distribution processing is being performed;
• an input unit adapted to enable the user to input an instruction in response to the notification;
• and
• a termination processing unit adapted to shut down power corresponding to the instruction.