JP2000356818A - Method, system and device for producing print - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a user to order a print with the various kinds of full-sized samples actually in his/her hand and to enable a device to comply with the various requests of users at large. SOLUTION: By this print producing method, sample discrimination information for designating the sample of the print is previously recorded and a sample image is previously recorded while corresponding to the sample discrimination information. Then, the sample image selected based on the sample discrimination information to be designated and an ordered image and/or a character are composited so as to produce the print being based on the designated sample.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a print creation method, a print creation system, and a print creation device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional minilab shop, a sample of a print size or surface quality is prepared to inform a user of a finished print state.

[0003]

In a conventional minilab store, however, the service size is the subject of order mainly because simultaneous printing is mainly accepted, and there are few samples such as print size and surface quality. In addition, the sample is stuck on a sideboard or put in a frame and hung on a wall, so that the user cannot actually see it with his hand. further,
There are few types that can be printed, and only samples of typical surface quality and size are available.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and allows a user to actually order various real-sized samples and order prints, and to meet various requests of a wide range of users. It is an object to provide a creation method, a print creation system, and a print creation device.

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems and achieve the object, the present invention has the following constitution.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for storing sample identification information for designating a print sample, recording sample image data corresponding to the sample identification information, A print creation method, comprising combining sample image data selected based on information, image data and / or character data based on an order, and creating a print based on a designated sample. ].

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the sample image data selected based on the sample identification information specified from the print sample is combined with the image data and / or character data based on the order. Since a print based on a designated sample is created, the user can actually order various real-sized samples and order a print, and can meet various requests from a wide range of users.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the method according to the first aspect, wherein the sample identification information is recorded on a print sample or a print order sheet. ].

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the sample identification information designating the print sample is recorded on the print sample or the order sheet for the print print. The user can actually order a print while holding it.

The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the image data based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photo film or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. The print creation method according to claim 1, wherein: ].

According to the third aspect of the invention, the image data based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photographic film or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. Prints can be created according to various requirements of the user.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method as described above, wherein sample image data is recorded in correspondence with sample identification information designating a print sample, and sample identification information designating a print sample is input. Selecting the sample image data based on the sample identification information to be
A print creation system that combines the selected sample image data with image data and / or character data based on an order to create a print based on a designated sample. ].

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, sample image data is selected based on the input sample identification information, and the selected sample image data and image data and / or character data based on an order are selected. And prints are created based on the designated samples, so that the user can actually order various real-sized samples and order prints, thereby meeting a wide variety of user requirements.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the print creating system according to the fourth aspect, wherein the sample identification information is recorded on a print sample or a print order sheet. ].

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the sample identification information for designating the print sample is recorded on the print sample or the print order sheet, and the user can print various full-size samples. You can actually order prints by hand.

The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that the image data based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photo film or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. The print creation system according to claim 4, wherein ].

According to the invention described in claim 6, the image data based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photographic film or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. Prints can be created according to various requirements of the user.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a second sample storing first sample identification information specifying a first sample and image data of the first sample, and specifying a second sample. The identification information and the image data of the second sample are stored, and the sample image data selected based on the specified first and second sample identification information and the image data and / or character data based on the order are stored. A print creation system comprising combining and creating a print based on a designated sample. ].

According to the present invention, sample image data selected based on the specified first and second sample identification information, image data and / or character data based on the order, Are synthesized and a print based on the designated sample is created, so that a wider variety of images can be synthesized, and a print can be created that meets a wider variety of user's various requirements.

The invention according to claim 8 is characterized in that the first sample identification information and the second sample identification information are recorded on a print sample or a print order sheet. 7. The print creation method according to 7. ].

According to the present invention, the first sample identification information and the second sample identification information designating the print sample are recorded on the print sample or the print print order sheet. And
Furthermore, the user can actually order various actual size samples that can synthesize various kinds of images and order prints.

The invention according to claim 9 is characterized in that the image data based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photo film or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. The print creation method according to claim 7, wherein: ].

According to the ninth aspect, the image data based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photo film or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. A wide variety of images can be synthesized, and prints can be created that meet the diverse needs of a wider range of users.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for recording sample image data corresponding to sample identification information designating a print sample, selecting the sample image data based on the input sample identification information, A print creating apparatus that combines the selected sample image data with image data and / or character data based on an order and creates a print based on a designated sample. ].

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, sample image data is selected based on the input sample identification information, and the selected sample image data and image data and / or character data based on the order are selected. And synthesize
Because we will create a print based on the specified sample,
The user can actually order various prints with actual size samples, and can respond to various requests from a wide range of users.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the invention is characterized in that the sample identification information is recorded on a print sample or a print order sheet.
0. The print creation device according to 0. ].

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the sample identification information designating the print sample is recorded on the print sample or the print order sheet, and the user can print various full-size samples. You can actually order prints by hand.

The invention according to claim 12 is characterized in that the image data based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photo film or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. Claim 10
A print creation device according to claim 1. ].

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the image based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photo film or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. Prints can be created according to various requirements.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a second sample identification information for storing first sample identification information for designating a first sample and image data of the first sample, and for designating a second sample. And image data of a second sample, and synthesizes the sample image data selected based on the specified first and second sample identification information with the image data and / or character data based on the order. A print creation device for creating a print based on a designated sample. ].

According to the thirteenth aspect, sample image data selected based on the specified first and second sample identification information, image data and / or character data based on the order, Are synthesized and a print based on the designated sample is created, so that a wider variety of images can be synthesized, and a print can be created that meets a wider variety of user's various requirements.

The invention according to claim 14 is characterized in that the first sample identification information and the second sample identification information are recorded on a print sample or a print order sheet. A print creation device according to claim 13. ].

According to the present invention, the first sample identification information and the second sample identification information designating a print sample are recorded on a print sample or a print order sheet. In addition, the user can actually order various real-sized samples capable of synthesizing various kinds of images and order prints.

The invention according to claim 15 is characterized in that the image data based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photographic film, or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. Claim 13
A print creation device according to claim 1. ].

According to the fifteenth aspect, the image data based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photographic film, or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. Prints can be created according to the diverse requirements of a wide range of users.

[0036]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a print making method and a print making system according to an embodiment of the present invention; is not.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of arrangement in a photo shop.
In the photo shop 101, a sample display shelf 102 in which a large number of samples are arranged is arranged. Inside the counter 103, a print creation device 104 is installed. The user enters the store through the entrance 105, selects a predetermined print sample from the sample display shelf 102, and delivers a recording medium on which sample identification information for designating the print sample is recorded to a counter clerk.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a sample display example.
The sample display shelf 102 is provided with a plurality of mounting stages 102a.
Are lined up. For example, the sample 110 includes a sample of a print from a photo film, a sample of a print from an image data storage medium, a sample of a business card print, a sample of a greeting card, a sample of a postcard, a sample of a calendar, and the like.

A display plate 103 is placed on the uppermost stage 102b of the sample display shelf 102.
Reference numeral 3 indicates a product category, a product number and an order code, and further displays a new product or sales promotion.

Next, an embodiment of a sample will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a sample of a composite print having a plurality of business cards in one print. In this embodiment, one print sample S11 has a plurality of template image data 200, the template image data 200 has a greeting text which is the same unique information 201, and a predetermined area 202 has This is a sample for creating a print by synthesizing image data. In addition, the sample S11 has cutting line data 204 for cutting each of the plurality of template image data 200,
The cut line data 204 allows the user to easily cut.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a sample of a composite print having a plurality of different business cards in one print. In this embodiment, a plurality of different template image data 210 are included in one print sample S21, and the template image data 210 has the same unique information as a name, a company name, a department name, an address, and an address. This is a sample that creates a print by combining and combining postal codes and telephone numbers. In addition, the sample S21 has cutting line data 211 for cutting for each of the plurality of template image data 210, and the user can easily cut with the cutting line data 211.

FIGS. 5 to 7 show an embodiment of a sample for printing a frame image. The print sample S31 of the frame image data according to the embodiment of FIG. 5 is created by recording one frame image data on one recording medium, and includes a background image data 300 having a predetermined pattern. A square combining area 301 is set, and one piece of frame image data is combined with the combining area 301 and recorded. By recording one piece of frame image data on a print of one recording medium in this manner,
For example, it is possible to create a favorite special print that can be put in a wallet, a regular period, or the like according to a customer's order.

The print sample S41 of the frame image data according to the embodiment of FIG. 6 is prepared by recording a plurality of frame image data on one large-size recording medium, and includes a background image having a predetermined pattern. In the data 400, three comparatively large synthetic areas 401 are set in a staggered manner at three positions,
One piece of frame image data is synthesized and recorded in each of the three synthesis areas 401.

The print sample S51 of the frame image data of the embodiment shown in FIG. 7 is prepared by recording a plurality of frame image data on a single large-sized recording medium, and includes a background image having a predetermined pattern. In the data 500, comparatively large synthetic areas 501 are arranged and set at ten places, and one piece of frame image data is synthesized and recorded in each of the ten synthetic areas 501.

The print samples of FIGS. 3 to 7 include:
A print order sheet shown in FIG. 8 is provided. On a print order sheet 700 shown in FIG. 8, sample identification information D1 is described in an order code column, and a product number, a price, and the like are recorded. The order sheet 700 is
The user brings the order sheet 700 of the sample to be printed to the counter provided for the sample displayed on the sample display shelf 102.

FIG. 9 shows an embodiment in which sample identification information is recorded in a print sample. The print sample S61 is a sample for creating a business card, and combines the image data 800 of the first sample of the business card with the image data 801 of the second sample of the illustration as a one-point accent. The image data 801 of the second sample is a blank area 8 on the right side of the position where the character data 802 such as the name of the business card, the postal code, and the address telephone number is described.
03.

An order N is included in the print sample S61.
o. The first sample identification information D2 is described in the column, and the product name, the number of sheets, the price, and the like are recorded. The first sample identification information D2 specifies the image data 800 of the first sample of the business card.

Image data 8 of the second sample of the illustration
No. 1 to No. 36 are described correspondingly below 01, and the No. 1 to No. 36 are the second sample identification information D3. The image data 801 of the second sample is designated.

The first to third samples of the second sample identification information D3
The sixth number may be provided corresponding to each first sample identification information D2, or may be provided as serial numbers 1 to N.

As described above, since the sample identification information D1, D2, and D3 designating the print sample are recorded on the print sample or the order sheet, the user actually obtains various actual size samples. You can order prints.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the print making apparatus. Here, as the print creating apparatus 1, an apparatus that exposes and develops a photosensitive material to create a print is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any apparatus that can create a print based on image information may be used. For example, an ink jet type or electrophotographic type print making apparatus may be used, but a type using a photosensitive material is particularly preferable in the present invention.

The print creating apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment
An exposure processing unit 4 that includes a magazine loading unit 3 on the left side surface of the main body 2 and that exposes a photosensitive material as a recording medium in the main body 2;
A print forming unit 5 for developing and drying the exposed photosensitive material to form a print is provided, and the formed print is discharged to a tray 6 provided on the right side of the main body 2. Further, a control unit 7 is provided inside the main body 2 at a position above the exposure processing unit 4.

A CRT 8 is arranged on the upper part of the main body 2. The CRT 8 constitutes display means for displaying an image of image information to be printed on a screen. On the left side of the CRT 8, a film scanner unit 9 serving as a transparent original reading device is arranged, and on the right side, a reflective original input device 10 is arranged.

Documents read from the film scanner unit 9 and the reflection document input device 10 include photographic photosensitive materials.
Examples of the photographic material include a color negative film, a color reversal film, a black-and-white negative film, a black-and-white reversal film, and the like, in which frame image information captured by an analog camera is recorded. It can be converted into digital information by the film scanner of the film scanner unit 9 and used as frame image information. When the photographic material is color paper, frame image information can be obtained by the flatbed scanner of the reflection document input device 10.

An image transfer section 14 is provided at the position of the control section 7 of the main body 2. The image transfer unit 14 has a PC
A card adapter 14a and a floppy disk adapter 14b are provided, and a PC card 13a and a floppy disk 13b can be inserted. The PC card 13a has a memory in which a plurality of frame image information captured by a digital camera is stored. Floppy disk 1
3b stores, for example, a plurality of pieces of frame image information captured by a digital camera.

An operation unit 11 is arranged in front of the CRT 8.
The operation unit 11 is provided with an information input unit 12, and the information input unit 12 is configured by, for example, a touch panel or the like.

Other recording media having frame image information according to the present invention include multimedia cards, memory sticks, MD data, OROMs and the like.

The operation unit 11, CRT 8, film scanner unit 9, reflection original input device 10, image transfer unit 14
Is provided integrally with the main body 2 to form a device, but one or more of them may be provided separately.

FIG. 11 is a schematic configuration diagram of a print creating apparatus. The control unit 7 of the print creating apparatus 1 reads document information from the film scanner unit 9 and the reflection document input device 10 based on command information from the information input unit 12, obtains image information, and displays the image information on the CRT 8.

The print creation apparatus 1 has a data storage unit 71 and a template storage unit 72. The image information and the corresponding order information (information as to how many prints are to be made from which frame image, print size information, etc.) are stored in the data storage means 71 and sequentially stored. Frame image data from the developed negative film N obtained by developing a negative film captured by an analog camera is input from the film scanner unit 9, and the frame image is printed on photographic paper from the reflective original input device 10. The frame image data from the developed print P is input.

The template storage means 72 stores in advance data of at least one template for setting a composite area with a background image, an illustration image, etc., which are sample image data, corresponding to the sample identification information D1, D2, D3. A predetermined template is selected from a plurality of templates set in advance by the operation of the operator and stored in the template storage unit 72 in advance, the frame image information is synthesized by the selected template, and the specified sample identification information D1, D2 , D3, and image data and / or character data based on the order, and creates a print based on the designated sample. The synthesis using the template is performed by a well-known chroma key method.

The control section 7 has an image processing section 70. The image processing section 70 performs image processing on the image information to form exposure image information, and sends it to the exposure processing section 4. In the exposure processing section 4, an image is exposed on the photosensitive material, the photosensitive material is sent to the print making section 5, the photosensitive material exposed in the print making section 5 is developed and dried, and the prints P1, P
2. Create P3. Print P1 is service size,
The print P2 is an A4 size print, and the print P3 is a business card size print.

The print creating apparatus 1 is provided with an image transfer section 14 for reading and transferring frame image information of a PC card 13a or a floppy disk 13b which is captured and stored by a digital camera. This image transfer unit 1
4 is provided with a PC card adapter, a floppy disk adapter and the like as the image transfer means 30. The PC card 13a is inserted into the PC card adapter 14a, or the floppy disk adapter 14b is inserted.
Insert the floppy disk 13b into the PC card 1
3a and the frame image information recorded on the floppy disk 13b are read and transferred to the control unit 7 composed of a microcomputer. As the PC card adapter 14a,
For example, a PC card reader or a PC card slot is used.

In the print creating apparatus 1, sample identification information D1, D2, D3 for designating a print sample
Is input from the operation unit 11, but the sample identification information D
Since 1, D2 and D3 are recorded on a print sample or an order sheet, they can be read by a reading means such as an OCR, or an operator may input from a keyboard.

As described above, the sample image data is recorded corresponding to the sample identification information D1 for designating the print sample, and the sample identification information D1 for designating the print sample is inputted. Since sample image data is selected based on D1 and the selected sample image data is combined with the image data and / or character data based on the order, and a print based on the designated sample is created, various full-scale prints are prepared. The user can actually get the sample and order a print,
It can respond to various requests from a wide range of users.

Further, the first sample identification information D2 for designating the first sample and the image data of the first sample are stored, and the second sample identification information D3 for designating the second sample and the second sample identification information D2 are stored. Storing the image data of the sample, synthesizing the sample image data selected based on the specified first and second sample identification information D2, D3, and the image data and / or character data based on the order; Since a print based on a designated sample is created, a wider variety of images can be synthesized, and a print can be created that meets a wider range of users' various requirements.

FIGS. 12 to 17 show prints created based on the print samples shown in FIGS. 3 to 7 and FIG.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a composite print having a plurality of business cards in one print based on the sample of FIG. In this embodiment, the same unique information 2 is added to the template image data 200 in one print P11.
It has a greeting sentence of 01 and combines a face image with a predetermined area 202 to create a print.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a composite print having a plurality of different business cards in one print based on the sample of FIG. In this embodiment, one print P2
In one, a print is created by combining a plurality of different template image data 210 with a combination of a name, a company name, a department name, an address, a postal code, and a telephone number, all of which are the same unique information 212.

FIG. 14 shows a print P31 based on the sample shown in FIG.
One frame image data is synthesized and recorded in the synthesis area 301 set to 0. FIG. 15 shows a print P41 based on the sample of FIG. 6, in which one piece of frame image data is synthesized and recorded in each of three synthesis areas 401 set in the background image data 400 having a predetermined pattern.

FIG. 16 shows a print P51 based on the sample shown in FIG. 7, and includes background image data 50 having a predetermined pattern.
1 for each of the 10 synthesis areas 501 set to 0
The pieces of frame image data are combined and recorded.

FIG. 17 shows a print P61 based on the sample of FIG. 9, in which the second sample image data 8 is stored in the combining area 803 set in the first sample image data 800.
01 is synthesized and recorded, and a business card print is created.

[0074]

As described above, in the print producing method according to the first aspect of the present invention, the sample image data selected based on the sample identification information specified from the print sample, the image data based on the order, And / or combining character data to create a print based on a designated sample, so that the user can actually order various real-sized samples and order prints to meet the diverse needs of a wide range of users. it can.

In the print producing method according to the second aspect of the present invention, the sample identification information designating the print sample is recorded on the print sample or the order sheet for the print print. The user can actually order a print by actually holding it.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the image data based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photographic film or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. Prints can be created according to the diverse requirements of a wide range of users.

In the print producing system according to the present invention, sample image data is selected based on the input sample identification information, and the selected sample image data and the image data and / or character data based on the order are selected. And prints are created based on the designated samples, so that the user can actually order various real-sized samples and order prints, thereby meeting a wide variety of user requirements.

In the print creation system according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, sample identification information designating a print sample is recorded on a print sample or a print order sheet, and various full-size samples can be used by the user. Can actually order prints by hand.

In the print creation system according to the present invention, the image data based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photographic film, or image data recorded on an image data storage medium, Prints can be created according to the diverse requirements of a wide range of users.

In the print creation system according to the present invention, the sample image data selected based on the specified first and second sample identification information, and the image data and / or character data based on the order. And a print based on the designated sample is created, so that a wider variety of images can be synthesized, and a print can be created that meets a wider variety of user requirements.

In the print creation system according to the present invention, the first sample identification information and the second sample identification information designating a print sample are recorded on a print sample or a print order sheet. In addition, the user can actually order various real-sized samples capable of synthesizing various kinds of images and order prints.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the image data based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photographic film or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. Further, various types of images can be synthesized, and prints can be created according to various requirements of a wider range of users.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, sample image data is selected based on input sample identification information, and the selected sample image data and image data and / or character data based on an order are selected. And prints are created based on the designated samples, so that the user can actually order various real-sized samples and order prints, thereby meeting a wide variety of user requirements.

In the print producing apparatus according to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, sample identification information designating a print sample is recorded on a print sample or a print order sheet. Can actually order prints by hand.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the image based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photographic film or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. Prints can be created according to various requirements of the user.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the sample image data selected based on the specified first and second sample identification information, and the image data and / or character data based on the order. And a print based on the designated sample is created, so that a wider variety of images can be synthesized, and a print can be created that meets a wider variety of user requirements.

In the print making apparatus according to the present invention, the first sample identification information and the second sample identification information designating a print sample are recorded on a print sample or a print order sheet. In addition, the user can actually order various real-sized samples capable of synthesizing various kinds of images and order prints.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the image data based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photographic film, or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. Furthermore, prints can be created that meet the diverse requirements of a wide range of users.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of arrangement in a photo shop.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a sample display example.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a sample of a composite print having a plurality of business cards in one print.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a sample of a composite print having a plurality of different business cards in one print.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a sample for printing a frame image.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a sample for printing a frame image.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a sample for printing a frame image.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an embodiment in which sample identification information is recorded on an order sheet.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a sample business card print.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a print creating apparatus.

FIG. 11 is a schematic configuration diagram of a print creating apparatus.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a composite print having a plurality of business cards in one print based on the sample of FIG. 3;

FIG. 13 is a view showing a composite print having a plurality of different business cards in one print based on the sample of FIG. 4;

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a print based on the sample of FIG. 5;

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a print based on the sample of FIG. 6;

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a print based on the sample of FIG. 7;

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a business card print based on the sample of FIG. 9;

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 print creation device 4 exposure processing unit 5 print creation unit 6 loading unit 7 control unit 8 CRT 9 film scanner unit 10 reflective original input device 11 operation unit 12 information input unit 70 image processing unit 71 data storage unit 72 template storage unit

Claims (15)

[Claims] A sample identification information designating a print sample is recorded, while sample image data is recorded corresponding to the sample identification information, and a sample selected based on the designated sample identification information is recorded. A print creation method, comprising combining image data with image data and / or character data based on an order, and creating a print based on a designated sample. 2. The print creating method according to claim 1, wherein the sample identification information is recorded on a print sample or a print order sheet. 3. The image data according to claim 1, wherein the image data based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photo film or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. How to make prints. 4. Sample image data is recorded corresponding to sample identification information designating a print sample,
The user inputs sample identification information designating a print sample, selects the sample image data based on the input sample identification information, and selects the selected sample image data, image data and / or character data based on the order. And a print creation system that creates a print based on a designated sample. 5. The print creation system according to claim 4, wherein the sample identification information is recorded on a print sample or a print order sheet. 6. The image data according to claim 4, wherein the image data based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photo film, or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. Print creation system. 7. A method for storing first sample identification information designating a first sample and image data of the first sample, and storing second sample identification information designating a second sample and image data of the second sample. The image data is stored, the sample image data selected based on the specified first and second sample identification information, the image data and / or the character data based on the order are combined, and the sample data is based on the specified sample. A print creation system for creating a print. 8. The print creation method according to claim 7, wherein the first sample identification information and the second sample identification information are recorded on a print sample or a print order sheet. 9. The image data according to claim 7, wherein the image data based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photo film or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. How to make prints. 10. Sample image data is recorded in correspondence with sample identification information for designating a print sample, and sample image data is selected based on the input sample identification information. A print creating apparatus that combines image data and / or character data based on an order and creates a print based on a designated sample. 11. The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the sample identification information is recorded on a print sample or a print order sheet. 12. The image data according to claim 10, wherein the image data based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photo film or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. Print making device. 13. A storage device for storing first sample identification information designating a first sample and image data of the first sample, and second sample identification information designating a second sample and image data of the second sample. Stores image data and designates the first
And a sample print selected from the sample image data selected on the basis of the second sample identification information, and image data and / or character data based on the order, and generating a print based on the designated sample. apparatus. 14. The apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the first sample identification information and the second sample identification information are recorded on a print sample or a print order sheet. 15. The image data according to claim 13, wherein the image data based on the order is image data obtained by reading an image recorded on a photo film or image data recorded on an image data storage medium. Print making device.