JP2009060645A - Printing method, printer, and printing program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image printing technique for enhancing convenience in image printing utilizing an order sheet. <P>SOLUTION: A printer 10 has: an image read section 112 for reading image data from a storage medium 810 in which image data are stored; an order sheet print control section 114 for controlling the print of an order sheet, wherein the order sheet has a reception field for receiving the entry of information for printing an image using an index image indicating read image data from a user; a scan recognition section 116 for recognizing the information entered in the reception field by scanning the order sheet; and a correction print control section 118 for controlling the print of an image corrected based on the recognized entry information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an image printing technique for printing an image.

  Conventionally, when an image based on image data stored in a storage medium is printed by a printing apparatus, a mark portion for receiving designation of the number of printed images, print size, etc. is printed using an index image indicating the image data. There has been an image printing technique that realizes printing of an image based on image data using an order sheet. Patent Documents 1-5 below disclose conventional image printing techniques.

JP 2004-255729 A JP 2005-111802 A JP 2005-117328 A JP 2005-125730 A JP 2005-138573 A

  However, in the conventional image printing technology, sufficient consideration has not been given to correcting an image printed using an order sheet.

  In view of the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an image printing technique capable of improving the convenience of image printing using an order sheet.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a printing apparatus according to the present invention is a printing apparatus that prints an image based on image data, an image reading unit that reads the image data from a storage medium in which the image data is stored, and a reading device. An order sheet print control unit that performs control to print an order sheet having an acceptance column for accepting entry of information for printing an image using an index image indicating the output image data, and scanning the order sheet A scan recognition unit that recognizes entry information entered in a reception column, and a correction print control unit that performs control to print a correction image obtained by performing image correction on the image based on the recognized entry information. . As a result, the user of the printing apparatus can make a request for image processing to be performed on the printed image to the printing apparatus using the order sheet. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the convenience of image printing using the order sheet. Note that the types of image correction based on the recognized entry information include, for example, at least one image correction of contrast correction, sharpness correction, brightness correction, color temperature correction, color density correction, color tone correction, red-eye correction, and trimming correction. It's also good.

  The above-mentioned printing apparatus can also take the following forms. For example, the order sheet print control unit may include an image quality evaluation unit that evaluates the image quality level of the image based on the image data, and the evaluated image quality level may be indicated on the printed order sheet. As a result, the user of the printing apparatus can make a request for image processing to the printing apparatus using the order sheet with reference to the image quality level indicated on the order sheet. The image quality level to be evaluated may be an image quality level based on at least one evaluation item of blur, blur, exposure level, and noise.

  The reception field of the printed order sheet has a plurality of mark portions corresponding to the correction level of the image correction, and the scan recognition unit recognizes the mark written in the mark portion as entry information. The correction printing control unit may perform control to print a correction image obtained by performing image correction at the correction level corresponding to the mark unit where the mark is recognized. Thus, the user of the printing apparatus can specify the correction level of the image to be printed using the order sheet.

  Further, the image data may include shooting status data indicating a shooting status when the image is shot, and the order sheet to be printed may indicate a mode in which image correction based on the shooting status data is performed on the image. . Accordingly, the user of the printing apparatus can adjust the image correction based on the shooting situation data using the order sheet. The shooting situation data may be igif standard data. As a result, the printing apparatus can perform appropriate image correction based on information such as a photographing mode by the digital still camera, white balance, shutter speed, and aperture.

  The index image includes each of the sample images obtained by performing image correction on the images in a plurality of modes, and the reception column included in the printed order sheet has a plurality of mark portions corresponding to the sample images, and scan recognition is performed. The mark recognition unit for recognizing the mark entered in the mark unit as entry information, and the correction printing control unit performs image correction applied to the sample image corresponding to the mark unit in which the mark is recognized on the image. Control for printing the corrected image may be performed. Thus, the user of the printing apparatus can select an image correction mode with reference to the sample image.

  In addition, the reception column of the order sheet to be printed has a plurality of mark portions corresponding to the type of image correction, and the scan recognition portion has a mark recognition portion that recognizes the mark written in the mark portion as entry information. The correction print control unit may perform control to print a corrected image obtained by performing image correction of the type corresponding to the mark unit where the mark is recognized. As a result, the user of the printing apparatus can specify the type of image correction using the order sheet. In this case, the printing apparatus may further include a correction level receiving unit that receives from the user a selection of a correction level for image correction to be performed on the image prior to printing the corrected image. As a result, the user of the printing apparatus can designate the correction level of the image correction to the printing apparatus after specifying the type of image correction using the order sheet.

  The scan recognizing unit includes an image mark recognizing unit that recognizes a mark written on the index image as entry information, and the correction printing control unit is an image corresponding to a portion indicated by the mark on the recognized index image. May be provided with a correction part specifying unit that specifies the part as an image part to be subjected to image correction based on the recognized entry information. As a result, the user of the printing apparatus can specify the correction location of the image using the order sheet.

  The corrected printing control unit may perform control to print the corrected image immediately after the order sheet is scanned and the entry information is recognized. As a result, the user of the printing apparatus can obtain a printed matter of the image subjected to the image correction by a simple procedure.

  The printing apparatus further includes a display unit that displays the corrected image prior to printing the corrected image, and a correction receiving unit that receives correction of the corrected image from the user prior to printing the corrected image. Also good. Accordingly, the user of the printing apparatus can obtain a printed matter of an image subjected to desired image correction by confirming the image subjected to image correction and instructing correction of the image correction.

  In addition, the correction printing control unit may include a correction determination unit that determines whether or not correction of the correction image is received from the user prior to printing of the correction image based on the recognized entry information. Accordingly, the user of the printing apparatus can select whether or not to correct the corrected image by himself using the order sheet.

  The form of the present invention is not limited to a printing apparatus. For example, a printing method for printing an image based on image data by the printing apparatus or a function for printing an image based on image data is realized in a computer of the printing apparatus. For example, the present invention may be applied to a computer system including a personal computer, a printing device, and a scanner device. Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and it is needless to say that the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

In order to further clarify the configuration and operation of the present invention described above, an image printing technique to which the present invention is applied will be described in the following order.
Table of Contents A. First embodiment (specifying correction level)
A-1. Configuration of printing apparatus A-2. Operation of printing apparatus Second embodiment (presentation of image quality level)
C. Third Example (Presentation of Correction Mode by Shooting Status Data)
D. Fourth Example (Presentation of Sample Image List)
E. Fifth embodiment (specifying correction type)
F. Sixth embodiment (designation of correction part)
G. Seventh embodiment (correction of correction level)
H. Eighth Example (Specifying Correction Type for Sample Image)
I. Other embodiments

A. First embodiment (specifying correction level):
A-1. Configuration of printing device:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the printing apparatus 10. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal configuration of the printing apparatus 10. A printing apparatus 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is an apparatus having various functions such as a color printer, a monochrome printer, a scanner, and a copying machine, a so-called multifunction machine. In addition to these functions, the printing apparatus 10 has an order sheet print function that is a function for printing an image stored in a storage medium connected to the printing apparatus 10 using an order sheet.

  The printing apparatus 10 includes a main control unit 110 that controls each unit of the printing apparatus 10, a printing unit 120 that prints on a printing medium 900 such as plain paper, photographic paper, and a postcard, and reads an image on a paper surface and converts it into digital data. A scanner unit 130 for scanning, a card slot 140 capable of reading and writing data to a storage medium 810 such as a memory card with a built-in flash memory, and a storage medium such as a personal computer, a digital still camera, and a digital video camera A communication connector 150 capable of exchanging data with a built-in external device 820, a display unit 160 that displays characters and images, and an input button unit 170 that receives an instruction input from a user of the printing apparatus 10 are provided.

  The main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 is based on the image reading unit 112 that reads image data from the storage medium 810 connected to the card slot 140 or the external device 820 connected to the communication connector 150, and the read image data. An order sheet printing control unit 114 that performs control to print an order sheet that accepts entry of information for printing an image from a user, and a scan recognition unit 116 that scans the order sheet and recognizes information entered by the user. A correction print control unit 118 that performs control to print a corrected image obtained by performing image correction on the image based on the recognized entry information.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 110 includes a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU), a read only memory (hereinafter referred to as ROM), a random access memory (hereinafter referred to as ROM), and a RAM. The main control unit 110 includes an image reading unit 112, an order sheet print control unit 114, a scan recognition unit 116, and a correction print control unit 118. Software that implements the function is installed. Details of the operation of the main controller 110 will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the printing unit 120 of the printing apparatus 10 includes a print head unit 210 that discharges printing ink onto a print medium 900, a carriage 200 that mounts the print head unit 210, and drives the carriage 200 in the main scanning direction. A carriage drive unit 240 for transporting the print medium 900 and a print medium transport unit 250 for transporting the print medium 900. The print head unit 210 of the printing unit 120 includes a total of six ink ejection heads 211 to 216 for each color ink of black, cyan, light cyan, magenta, light magenta, and yellow. Each of the ink ejection heads 211 to 216 ejects ink onto the print medium 900 by adjusting the voltage of a piezo element (not shown). The ink ejection heads 211 to 216 of the printing unit 120, the carriage driving unit 240, and the printing medium conveyance unit 250 cooperate with each other based on an instruction from the main control unit 110 to realize printing on the printing medium 900.

A-2. Printer behavior:
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing image printing processing executed by the main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 in the first embodiment. The main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 includes a storage medium 810 and an external device 820 attached to the card slot 140 and the communication connector 150 by the user, and an order sheet / print function execution request is input by the user via the input button unit 170. When this is done, the image printing process of FIG. 3 is started.

  The main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 reads the image data from the storage medium 810 or the external device 820 attached to the card slot 140 or the communication connector 150 when the image printing process of FIG. 3 is started (step S105). Thereafter, the main control unit 110 instructs the printing unit 120 to print an order sheet based on the read image data (step S110), thereby printing the order sheet.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an order sheet 910 printed by the printing apparatus 10 in the first embodiment. The order sheet 910 in FIG. 4 includes a print sheet designation field 9110 that is a reception field for accepting entry of information for designating the type of print sheet on which an image based on image data is printed, and an image based on the image data. A print mode designation field 9120 that is a reception field for accepting entry of information for designating the print mode for each individual from the user.

  The print sheet designation field 9110 of the order sheet 910 has a plurality of mark portions 9112 corresponding to a plurality of print paper types, and these mark portions 9112 designate print paper types on which images based on image data are printed. An entry to be received is accepted from the user. In the present embodiment, the plurality of mark portions 9112 are elliptical figures having a blank inside. In the present embodiment, each of the plurality of mark portions 9112 is provided with a character indicating the corresponding type of printing paper. In the example shown in FIG. 4, each of the plurality of mark portions 9112 has “photographic paper-L size” indicating a dedicated photo paper that realizes a photo image quality of L size as the type of the corresponding printing paper. , "Photo Paper-2L" characters indicating 2L size photo paper, "Photo Paper-Card" characters indicating card size photo paper, "Photo Paper" indicating postcard size photo paper -"Postcard full surface", "Photo paper-A4" indicating A4 size photo paper, and "Format paper-A4" indicating standard A4 size printing paper, respectively. .

  The print mode designation field 9120 of the order sheet 910 has an entry unit 9130 that accepts entry of information for designating the print mode from the user for each image based on the image data. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing, on an enlarged scale, the entry portion 9130 of the order sheet 910 shown in FIG. The entry unit 9130 of the order sheet 910 includes a data name 9132 that is an identifier for identifying each of the read image data, an index image 9134 indicating an image based on the image data, and the number of printed images based on the image data. A mark portion 9136 that accepts an entry for designating from the user, a mark portion 9142 that accepts an entry for designating a correction level of “brightness” to be applied to the printed image, and a “to be applied to the printed image” A mark unit 9144 that accepts an entry designating the correction level of “tone” from the user, and a mark unit 9146 that accepts an entry designating the correction level of “Sharpness” to be applied to the printed image from the user.

  In this embodiment, the image quality of the index image 9134 of the entry unit 9130 is the same as that of an image that is normally printed based on the image data. In the present embodiment, the mark portion 9136 of the entry portion 9130 is a figure in which three ellipses whose inner sides are blank are arranged vertically, and inside these three ellipses, “1”, “2”, “3” The numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are designated.

  In the present embodiment, each of the mark portions 9142, 9144, and 9146 of the entry portion 9130 is a figure in which five ellipses whose inner sides are blank are arranged side by side. Of the five ellipses, the word “strong” is attached below the leftmost ellipse, the letter “ordinary” is attached below the middle ellipse, and the right ellipse of the five ellipses is below the rightmost ellipse. "Weak" is attached. Thus, each of the mark portions 9142, 9144, 9146 accepts five levels of correction levels.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the order sheet 910 of FIG. 4 in which information for printing an image is entered by the user in the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing, on an enlarged scale, the entry portion 9130 of the order sheet 910 shown in FIG. The order sheet 910 in FIG. 6 includes, as information entered by the user for printing an image, a mark MK in which one of a plurality of mark portions 9112 in the print paper designation field 9110 is filled, and a print mode designation field 9120. A plurality of mark portions 9136, 9142, 9144, and 9146 have marks MK in which some insides are filled.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5, the mark MK is entered in the mark portion 9112 corresponding to “photo paper-L size” in the print paper designation field 9110. In the print mode designation field 9120 shown in FIG. 5, for example, the entry part 9130 related to the data name “GD0110” shown in FIG. 7 is marked with an ellipse numbered “2” in the mark part 9136 that accepts the number of printed sheets. MK is entered, mark MK is entered in the second ellipse from the left end in mark portion 9142 that accepts the “brightness” correction level, and mark MK is placed in the center ellipse in mark portion 9144 that accepts the “tone” correction level. A mark MK is entered on the ellipse at the right end of the mark portion 9146 which is entered and receives the correction level of “sharpness”.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3, after the order sheet 910 shown in FIG. 4 is printed (step S110), the order sheet 910 shown in FIG. 6 is set by the user on the scanner unit 130 of the printing apparatus 10, and FIG. When a scan request for the indicated order sheet 910 is input by the user via the input button unit 170, the main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 instructs the scanner unit 130 to scan the set order sheet 910. Accordingly, a scan image obtained by scanning the order sheet 910 is acquired from the scanner unit 130 (step S115).

  After that, the main control unit 110 uses the scanned image acquired from the scanner unit 130 to mark MK entered in the mark part 9112 of the printing paper designation field 9110 and mark parts 9136, 9142, 9144, 9146 in the printing mode designation field 9120. Is recognized (step S120). Note that the recognition of the mark MK may be realized by analyzing a color difference value between the printed order sheet 910 and the scanned order sheet 910, or may be specified on the scanned order sheet 910. You may implement | achieve by extracting a color.

  After each mark MK is recognized from the scanned image (step S120), the main control unit 110 makes preparations for printing the first image in the order shown in the order sheet 910 (step S130). It is determined whether the printed image is to be printed (step S140). In this embodiment, when the mark MK is recognized by the mark unit 9136 that receives the number of prints, it is determined to print the prepared image.

  When it is determined to print the prepared image (step S140), the main control unit 110 determines whether or not the mark MK is recognized by the mark units 9142, 9144, and 9146 that receive the correction level of each image correction. Judgment is made (step S150).

  When it is determined that the mark MK is recognized in the mark portions 9142, 9144, and 9146 (step S150), the main control unit 110 performs image correction at each correction level in which the mark MK is recognized in the prepared image. The print unit 120 is instructed to print the corrected image on the print sheet designated in the print sheet designation field 9110 with the number of prints designated in the mark part 9136 (step S170).

  In the present embodiment, for example, there are items in which the mark MK is not written in the mark portions 9142, 9214, and 9146, such as the entry portion 9130 for the data names “GD0112” and “GD0115” in the order sheet 910 of FIG. Only the image correction in which the mark MK is written is performed. In this embodiment, the types of image correction accepted by the mark portions 9142, 9144, and 9146 and the degree of the correction level are set in advance, but the feature amount (for example, the image data to be subjected to image correction) (for example, The type of image correction and the degree of the correction level may be changed according to the average value, the mode value, the dynamic range, the edge amount, the dispersion amount, and the like.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3, when it is determined that the mark MK is not recognized by the mark portions 9142, 9144, and 9146 (step S 150), the main control unit 110 directly from the read image data. The print unit 120 is instructed to print the original image to be drawn on the print sheet designated in the print sheet designation field 9110 with the number of prints designated in the mark part 9136 (step S155). The main control unit 110 completes the image printing process of FIG. 3 after performing the above-described processing for all the images shown on the order sheet 910 (steps S180 and S185).

  According to the image printing technique of the first embodiment described above, the user of the printing apparatus 10 makes a request for image processing to be performed on the printed image to the printing apparatus using the order sheet 910. Can do. Therefore, the convenience of image printing using the order sheet 910 can be improved. In addition, since the order sheet 910 is provided with mark portions 9142, 9144, and 9146 that accept entry of correction levels for each image correction, the user of the printing apparatus 10 sets the correction level of an image to be printed on the order sheet 910. Can be specified.

B. Second embodiment (presentation of image quality level):
The configuration and operation of the printing apparatus 10 in the second embodiment are the same as the configuration and operation of the printing apparatus 10 in the first embodiment, except that an image is printed using an order sheet on which the image quality level of the image is presented. It is the same.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing image printing processing executed by the main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 in the second embodiment. The main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 reads out the image data as in the first embodiment (step S105), then analyzes the read image data and evaluates the image quality level of the image (step S207). When the image quality level is evaluated, the feature amount (for example, average value, mode value, dynamic range, edge amount, variance amount, etc.) of the image data of the image data is calculated, and based on the calculated feature amount As the image quality level of the image, blur, blur, exposure level, noise, and the like are evaluated.

  After the image quality level is evaluated (step S207), the main control unit 110 instructs the printing unit 120 to print an order sheet indicating the evaluated image quality level (step S210).

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an order sheet 920 printed by the printing apparatus 10 in the second embodiment. The order sheet 920 of FIG. 9 is a reception column that accepts entry of information for designating the type of printing paper on which an image based on image data is printed, as with the order sheet 910 of the first embodiment. A print sheet designation field 9210 and a print mode designation field 9220 that is a reception field for accepting entry of information for designating the print mode for each image based on the image data are provided. This is different from the order sheet 910 of the first embodiment in that the image quality level is presented in the part 9230.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing, on an enlarged scale, the entry portion 9230 of the order sheet 920 shown in FIG. As with the entry unit 9130 of the first embodiment, the entry unit 9230 of the order sheet 920 includes a data name 9232 indicating an identifier of image data, an index image 9234 indicating an image based on the image data, and the image data. A mark unit 9236 that receives the number of images to be printed is included, and mark units 9242, 9244, and 9246 that receive correction levels of image correction to be performed on the printed image. The image quality level of the image is the mark units 9242 and 9244. 9246 is different from the entry unit 9130 of the first embodiment in that it is presented in 9246.

  In this embodiment, the evaluated image quality level is converted into an evaluation value corresponding to the correction level of each image correction of the mark portions 9242, 9244, and 9246, and a current value mark 9250 indicating the converted evaluation value is evaluated. Marks 9242, 9244, and 9246 indicating the correction levels corresponding to the values are attached. The current value mark 9250 is printed in a color that can be clearly distinguished from the mark MK when the mark MK is recognized (step S120). In the example shown in FIG. 10, the mark portion 9242 indicating the image quality level related to “brightness” is provided with a current value mark 9250 on the leftmost ellipse indicating the “strong” level, and the mark portion indicating the image quality level related to “hue”. In 9244, a current value mark 9250 is attached to the second ellipse indicating the “slightly weak” level from the right end, and the mark portion 9246 indicating the image quality level related to “sharpness” has a central ellipse indicating the “normal” level. A current value mark 9250 is attached. In the present embodiment, the index image 9234 is an original image drawn directly from the read image data.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 8, after the order sheet 920 shown in FIG. 9 is printed (step S210), the main control unit 110 reads the order sheet 920 in the same manner as the image printing process of FIG. 3 in the first embodiment. Processes after the scan (step S115) are executed.

  According to the image printing technique of the second embodiment described above, the user of the printing apparatus 10 makes a request for image processing to be performed on the printed image to the printing apparatus 10 using the order sheet 920. be able to. Further, since the current value mark 9250 indicating the current value of the image quality level is attached to the mark portions 9142, 9144, 9146 on the order sheet 920, the user of the printing apparatus 10 can view the image quality level indicated on the order sheet 920. With reference to the above, a request for image processing can be made to the printing apparatus 10 using the order sheet 920. Therefore, the convenience of image printing using the order sheet 920 can be improved.

C. Third Example (Presentation of Correction Mode by Shooting Status Data):
The configuration and operation of the printing apparatus 10 in the third embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment except that an image is printed using an order sheet on which an aspect of image correction based on shooting state data included in image data is presented. This is the same as the configuration and operation of the printing apparatus 10 in the example.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing image printing processing executed by the main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 in the third embodiment. The main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 reads out the image data in the same manner as in the first embodiment (step S105), and then orders on the basis of the image correction mode based on the shooting state data included in the read-out image data. An instruction for printing the sheet is given to the printing unit 120 (step S310).

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an order sheet entry section 9330 in the third embodiment. The order sheet entry unit 9330 in the third embodiment, like the entry unit 9130 in the first embodiment, includes a data name 9332 indicating an identifier of image data, and an index image 9334 indicating an image based on the image data. , A mark portion 9336 that receives the number of printed images based on the image data, and mark portions 9342, 9344, and 9346 that receive correction levels of image correction to be performed on the printed image. The entry section of the first embodiment is that the image is corrected based on the shooting situation data included in the image data and the image correction mode applied to the index image 9334 is presented in the mark sections 9242, 9244, 9246. Different from 9130.

  In the present embodiment, the shooting situation data included in the image data is data of the igifif standard (Exchangeable image file format, Exif), and the shooting situation data includes, for example, digital still as information relating to the shooting of the image data. Information such as the camera shooting mode, white balance, shutter speed, and aperture is included. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 110 performs image correction according to the shooting situation data in accordance with preset criteria.

  In this embodiment, a correction value mark 9350 indicating the correction level of image correction applied to the index image 9334 is attached to the mark portions 9342, 9344, and 9346 indicating the correction level. The correction value mark 9350 is printed in a color that can be clearly distinguished from the mark MK when the mark MK is recognized (step S120). In the example illustrated in FIG. 12, the correction value mark 9350 is added to the second ellipse from the right end indicating the “slightly weak” level in the mark portion 9342 that indicates the correction level of the image correction regarding “brightness”, and “hue” A correction value mark 9350 is attached to the leftmost ellipse indicating the “strong” level in the mark portion 9344 indicating the image correction level regarding “sharpness”, and the mark portion 9346 indicating the image correction correction level regarding “sharpness” includes “ A correction value mark 9350 is attached to the center ellipse indicating the “normal” level.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 11, after the order sheet is printed (step S <b> 310), the main control unit 110 scans the order sheet (step S <b> 115) and subsequent steps as in the image printing process of FIG. 3 in the first embodiment. Execute the process.

  According to the image processing technique of the third embodiment described above, the user of the printing apparatus 10 makes a request regarding image processing applied to the image to be printed to the printing apparatus 10 using the order sheet. Can do. In addition, the order sheet entry unit 9330 is provided with correction value marks 9350 that indicate the correction level of image correction based on the shooting situation data, so that the user of the printing apparatus 10 can perform shooting. Image correction based on the situation data can be adjusted using the order sheet. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the convenience of image printing using the order sheet.

D. Fourth example (presentation of a list of sample images):
The configuration and operation of the printing apparatus 10 according to the fourth embodiment are the same as those according to the first embodiment except that an image is printed using an order sheet on which a list of sample images subjected to image correction in various modes is presented. The configuration and operation of the printing apparatus 10 in FIG.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating image printing processing executed by the main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 in the fourth embodiment. The main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 reads the image data as in the first embodiment (step S105), and then lists sample images obtained by performing image correction in various modes on the image based on the read image data. Is issued to the printing unit 120 (step S410).

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an order sheet entry unit 9430 according to the fourth embodiment. The order sheet entry unit 9430 in the fourth embodiment, like the entry unit 9130 in the first embodiment, receives a data name 9432 indicating an identifier of image data and a mark for receiving the number of printed images based on the image data. The first embodiment is described in that it includes a list of sample images 9440 obtained by performing image correction on the image in various modes, and mark portions 9450 respectively corresponding to the sample images 9440. Different from the part 9130.

  In the example shown in FIG. 14, the list of sample images 9440 is configured by arranging a total of 25 sample images 9440 in 5 rows and 5 columns, and the image correction mode of each sample image 9440 is an image related to “saturation”. The correction level of correction increases as it goes to the right in the row direction, and the correction level of image correction related to “brightness” increases as it goes down in the column direction.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing the entry unit 9430 shown in FIG. 14 in which information for printing an image is entered by the user. In the example illustrated in FIG. 15, a mark MK indicating the number of printed sheets is written in the mark unit 9436 that receives the number of printed sheets, and a list of sample images 9440 is displayed in the mark unit 9450 that receives a correction mode of a printed image. Among these, a mark MK indicating an image in the third row and the fourth column is entered. In this case, the main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 prints two corrected images subjected to image correction at the correction level corresponding to the third row and the fourth column (step S170).

  According to the image processing technique of the fourth embodiment described above, the user of the printing apparatus 10 makes a request for image processing applied to the image to be printed to the printing apparatus 10 using the order sheet. Can do. The order sheet entry unit 9430 includes a list of sample images 9440 showing various correction modes and a mark unit 9450 corresponding to each sample image 9440. Therefore, the user of the printing apparatus 10 refers to the sample image 9440. Thus, the mode of image correction can be selected. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the convenience of image printing using the order sheet.

E. Fifth embodiment (specifying correction type):
The configuration and operation of the printing apparatus 10 according to the fifth embodiment are the same as the configuration and operation of the printing apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment except that the correction level is received from the user after the correction type designation is received by the order sheet. It is the same.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an image printing process executed by the main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 in the fifth embodiment. The main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 reads out image data in the same manner as in the first embodiment (step S105), and then prints an order sheet that accepts the type of image correction to be performed on the image based on the read-out image data. Instruction for printing is given to the printing unit 120 (step S510).

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an order sheet entry unit 9530 in the fifth embodiment. The order sheet entry unit 9530 in the fifth embodiment, like the entry unit 9130 in the first embodiment, includes a data name 9532 indicating an identifier of image data, and an index image 9534 indicating an image based on the image data. A mark portion 9536 that receives the number of printed images based on the image data. Instead of the mark portions 9142, 9144, and 9146 that receive the correction level, designation of the type of image correction to be performed on the printed image is specified. It differs from the entry part 9130 of the first embodiment in that it has a mark part 9540 to be received. In the example illustrated in FIG. 17, the mark unit 9540 that receives designation of the type of image correction vertically extends four ellipses corresponding to the image correction types of “brightness”, “hue”, “sharpness”, and “trimming”. The figures are arranged in a row.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing the entry unit 9530 shown in FIG. 17 in which information for printing an image is entered by the user. In the example shown in FIG. 15, a mark MK indicating the number of printed sheets is written in the mark section 9536 that receives the number of printed sheets, and the mark section 9540 that receives designation of the type of image correction includes “ A mark MK indicating “trimming” is entered.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 16, when it is determined to print the prepared image (step S140), the main control unit 110 determines whether or not the mark MK is recognized by the mark unit 9540 that receives the type of image correction. Is determined (step S550). When it is determined that the mark MK is recognized by the mark unit 9540 (step S550), the main control unit 110 receives a correction level of image correction corresponding to the mark MK entered in the mark unit 9540 from the user. A screen for displaying is displayed on the display unit 160, and designation of a correction level, a correction site, and the like is received from the user via the input button unit 170 (step S572). Thereafter, the main control unit 110 prints a corrected image obtained by performing the image correction corresponding to the mark MK entered in the mark unit 9540 at the correction level received from the user (step S574).

  According to the image printing technique of the fifth embodiment described above, the user of the printing apparatus 10 makes a request regarding the image processing applied to the image to be printed to the printing apparatus 10 using the order sheet. Can do. Further, the user of the printing apparatus 10 can specify the type of image correction using the order sheet. Further, the user of the printing apparatus 10 can designate the correction level of the image correction to the printing apparatus 10 after designating the type of image correction using the order sheet. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the convenience of image printing using the order sheet.

F. Sixth embodiment (designation of correction site):
The configuration and operation of the printing apparatus 10 in the sixth embodiment are the same as the configuration and operation of the printing apparatus 10 in the first embodiment, except that the correction site on the image is received as an order sheet.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating image printing processing executed by the main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 in the sixth embodiment. The main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 reads out image data in the same manner as in the first embodiment (step S105), and then prints an order sheet that accepts the type of image correction to be performed on the image based on the read-out image data. Instruction for printing is performed to the printing unit 120 (step S610).

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an order sheet entry unit 9630 according to the sixth embodiment. The order sheet entry unit 9630 in the sixth embodiment, like the entry unit 9130 in the first embodiment, includes a data name 9632 indicating an identifier of image data, and an index image 9634 indicating an image based on the image data. A mark portion 9636 for receiving the number of printed images based on the image data. Instead of the mark portions 9142, 9144, and 9146 for receiving the correction level, designation of the type of image correction to be performed on the printed image is specified. It differs from the entry part 9130 of the first embodiment in that it has a mark part 9640 to be received. In the example illustrated in FIG. 20, the mark unit 9640 that receives designation of the type of image correction vertically arranges three ellipses corresponding to the types of image correction of “trimming”, “red-eye correction”, and “white point designation”. It is a figure.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing the entry unit 9630 shown in FIG. 20 in which information for printing an image is entered by the user. In the example shown in FIG. 21, a mark MK indicating the number of printed sheets is entered in the mark portion 9636 that receives the number of printed sheets, and the mark portion 9640 that receives designation of the type of image correction includes “ The mark MK indicating “red-eye correction” is written, and the index image 9634 is filled with a mark MKc that is a circular figure surrounded by a correction portion on the image to be subjected to “red-eye correction”. In the example shown in FIG. 21, the mark MKc shows a state in which both eyes of the cat image shown in the index image 9634 are enclosed. Note that the shape of the mark MKc is not limited to a circular shape. For example, when “trimming” is selected as the type of image correction, the shape of the mark MKc may be rectangular.

  Returning to the explanation of FIG. 19, after the order sheet is scanned (step S115), the main control unit 110 recognizes the mark MKc written on the index image 9634 in addition to the mark MK written in each mark part. (Step S620). The recognition of the mark MKc may be realized by analyzing a color difference value between the printed order sheet and the scanned order sheet, or a specific color on the scanned order sheet is extracted. It may be realized by doing.

  When it is determined to print the prepared image (step S140), the main control unit 110 determines whether or not the mark MK is recognized by the mark unit 9640 that receives the type of image correction (step S650). . When it is determined that the mark MK is recognized by the mark unit 9640 (step S650), the main control unit 110 performs image correction corresponding to the mark MK written in the mark unit 9640 on the index image 9634. The correction image applied to the correction portion indicated by the written mark MKc is printed (step S670).

  According to the image printing technique of the sixth embodiment described above, the user of the printing apparatus 10 makes a request regarding image processing to be performed on an image to be printed to the printing apparatus 10 using an order sheet. Can do. In addition, the user of the printing apparatus 10 can specify a correction portion of an image using an order sheet. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the convenience of image printing using the order sheet.

G. Seventh embodiment (correction of correction level):
The configuration and operation of the printing apparatus 10 according to the seventh embodiment are the same as the configuration and operation of the printing apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment except that the order sheet accepts whether or not correction level correction is performed prior to printing. It is the same.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating image printing processing executed by the main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 in the seventh embodiment. The main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 reads out the image data in the same manner as in the first embodiment (step S105), and then prints an instruction for printing an order sheet that accepts the need for correction level correction. It performs with respect to the part 120 (step S710).

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an order sheet 970 printed by the printing apparatus 10 in the seventh embodiment. The order sheet 970 in FIG. 21 is the same as the order sheet 910 of the first embodiment, except that it has a mark portion 9740 that accepts an entry as to whether or not to correct the correction level prior to printing.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 22, when it is determined that the mark MK is recognized in the mark portion that receives the correction level (step S150), the main control unit 110 recognizes the mark MK in the mark portion 9740. In this case (step S772), the corrected image is displayed on the display unit 160, and correction of the correction level is received from the user via the input button unit 170 (step S774). Thereafter, the main control unit 110 prints a corrected image reflecting the correction level correction received from the user (step S776).

  According to the image printing technique of the seventh embodiment described above, the user of the printing apparatus 10 makes a request for image processing to be performed on the printed image to the printing apparatus 10 using the order sheet. Can do. In addition, the user of the printing apparatus 10 can obtain a printed matter of an image subjected to desired image correction by confirming the image subjected to image correction and instructing correction of the image correction. Further, the user of the printing apparatus 10 can select whether or not to correct the corrected image by himself using the order sheet. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the convenience of image printing using the order sheet.

H. Eighth Example (Specifying Correction Type for Sample Image)
The configuration and operation of the printing apparatus 10 in the eighth embodiment are as follows. The image correction selection applied to the sample image list is received using the order sheet, and then another order in which the sample image list is presented. Except for printing a sheet, the configuration and operation of the printing apparatus 10 in the first embodiment are the same.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating image printing processing executed by the main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 in the eighth embodiment. The main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 reads out the image data as in the first embodiment (step S105), and then, based on the shooting situation data included in the read out image data, as in the third embodiment. An instruction for printing the order sheet showing the image correction mode is given to the printing unit 120 (step S810).

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing an order sheet entry portion 9335 according to the eighth embodiment. The order sheet entry unit 9335 according to the eighth embodiment includes mark units 9342, 9344, 9346, and 9347 that receive correction levels of image correction to be performed on the printed image, and images corresponding to these mark units, respectively. Except for having a mark portion 9360 for accepting selection of a correction type, it is the same as the entry portion 9330 shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 25, correction types for “brightness”, “hue”, “sharpness”, and “saturation” are presented as image correction types.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 24, after the order sheet is printed (step S810), the main control unit 110 scans the order sheet entered by the user (step S812), and the mark MK entered in the entry unit 9335. Is recognized (step S814). Thereafter, the main control unit 110 determines whether or not there is a selection of a correction type, that is, whether or not there is a mark MK in the mark unit 9360 that receives selection of the type of image correction (step S816).

  If there is a selection of correction type, that is, if there is a mark MK in the mark portion 9360 (step S816), the main control unit 110 lists the sample images that have undergone image correction of the type in which the mark MK is written. Is printed (step S818).

  When two types of correction of “brightness” and “sharpness” are specified as in the example shown in FIG. 25, in this embodiment, one of the two corrections in the vertical direction as in the order sheet shown in FIG. A list of sample images 9440 arranged in the order of correction levels for correction types and arranged in the order of correction levels for the other correction types in the horizontal direction is presented.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing an order sheet entry portion 9435 in which one type of correction is designated in the eighth embodiment. The example shown in FIG. 26 shows an example in which “brightness” is designated as the correction type, and a list of sample images 9440 arranged so that the correction level of image correction increases toward the right side in the row direction is presented. ing. Although FIG. 26 shows the case where “brightness” is designated as the correction type, as another embodiment, for example, the printing apparatus 10 automatically adjusts the image quality of the print image to an appropriate state. When a function is provided, an image printing instruction may be received using an order sheet on which a list of sample images 9440 with the “automatic image quality adjustment” correction level changed is presented.

  When two or more marks MK are entered in the mark portion 9360 for accepting selection of the image correction type, sample images 9440 may be generated for the correction types of the two items from the top among the selected items. Alternatively, the priority order may be set in advance for the correction type, and the sample image 9440 may be generated for the correction type with a higher priority order.

  According to the image processing technique of the eighth embodiment described above, the user of the printing apparatus 10 can request another order sheet on which a list of sample images 9440 is presented using the order sheet. A correction type to be applied to the list of sample images 9440 can be selected.

I. Other embodiments:
The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Of course. For example, the mark portion that receives the correction level is not limited to a shape in which ellipses are arranged, and may be a line with scales or a frame for entering numbers. FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing an entry unit 9830 according to another embodiment. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing the entry unit 9830 in FIG. 27 in which information for printing an image is entered by a user in another embodiment. In FIGS. 27 and 28, the mark portions 9842, 9844, and 9846 that accept correction levels are scaled lines, and as shown in FIG. 28, handwritten round marks MKs are written on the lines. Further, in a computer system including a personal computer, a printing device, and a scanner device, the present invention may be applied to printing image data stored in a personal computer using a printing device.

  In the sixth embodiment, “backlight correction” may be added as a type of image correction in addition to “trimming”, “red-eye correction”, and “white point designation”. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an order sheet entry portion 9635 that can specify backlight correction according to another embodiment. The entry unit 9635 is the same as the entry unit 9630 in the sixth embodiment shown in FIG. 20 except that it includes a mark unit 9645 that accepts designation of the type of image correction. In this embodiment, the mark portion 9645 is a figure in which four ellipses corresponding to the types of image correction of “trimming”, “red-eye correction”, “white point designation”, and “backlight correction” are vertically arranged. In the example shown in FIG. 29, the mark portion 9645 that accepts designation of the type of image correction has a mark MK indicating “backlight correction” as the type of image correction, and the index image 9634 appears dark due to backlight. A mark MKc surrounding the face area of the person is entered. In the present embodiment, a correction mode for backlight correction is selected from the brightness and luminance of the skin color region surrounded by the mark MKc.

1 is a perspective view illustrating an external configuration of a printing apparatus 10. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an internal configuration of the printing apparatus 10. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating image printing processing executed by the main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 in the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the order sheet | seat 910 printed by the printing apparatus 10 in the 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which expands and shows the entry part 9130 of the order sheet | seat 910 shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an order sheet 910 in FIG. 4 in which information for printing an image is entered by a user in the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which expands and shows the entry part 9130 of the order sheet | seat 910 shown in FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating image printing processing executed by the main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 in the second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the order sheet | seat 920 printed by the printing apparatus 10 in the 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which expands and shows the entry part 9230 of the order sheet | seat 920 shown in FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating image printing processing executed by the main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 in the third embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the entry part 9330 of the order sheet | seat in a 3rd Example. 10 is a flowchart illustrating image printing processing executed by the main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 in the fourth embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the entry part 9430 of the order sheet in a 4th Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the entry part 9430 shown in FIG. 14 in which the information for printing an image was entered by the user. 10 is a flowchart illustrating image printing processing executed by a main control unit 110 of a printing apparatus 10 in a fifth embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the entry part 9530 of the order sheet | seat in a 5th Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the entry part 9530 shown in FIG. 17 in which the information for printing an image was entered by the user. 14 is a flowchart illustrating image printing processing executed by the main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 in the sixth embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the entry part 9630 of the order sheet | seat in a 6th Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the entry part 9630 shown in FIG. 20 in which the information for printing an image was entered by the user. 14 is a flowchart illustrating image printing processing executed by the main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 in a seventh embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the order sheet | seat 970 printed by the printing apparatus 10 in the 7th Example. 16 is a flowchart illustrating image printing processing executed by the main control unit 110 of the printing apparatus 10 in an eighth embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the entry part 9335 of the order sheet | seat in an 8th Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the entry part 9435 of the order sheet in which one type of correction | amendment was designated in the 8th Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the entry part 9830 in other embodiment. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the entry unit 9830 of FIG. 24 in which information for printing an image is entered by a user in another embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the order sheet entry part 9635 which can designate backlight correction in other embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Printing apparatus 110 ... Main control part 112 ... Image reading part 114 ... Order sheet printing control part 116 ... Scan recognition part 118 ... Correction | amendment printing control part 120 ... Printing part 130 ... Scanner part 140 ... Card slot 150 ... Communication connector 160 ... Display unit 170 ... Input button unit 200 ... Carriage 210 ... Print head unit 211 to 216 ... Ink ejection head 240 ... Carriage drive unit 250 ... Print medium transport unit 810 ... Storage medium 820 ... External device 900 ... Print medium 910 ... Order sheet 9110 ... printing paper designation field 9112 ... mark part 9120 ... printing mode designation field 9130 ... entry part 9132 ... data name 9134 ... index image 9136, 9142, 9144, 9146 ... mark part 920 ... order sheet 9210 ... printing paper finger Field 9220 ... Print mode designation field 9230 ... Entry part 9232 ... Data name 9234 ... Index image 9236, 9242, 9244, 9246 ... Mark part 9250 ... Present value mark 9330, 9335 ... Entry part 9332 ... Data name 9334 ... Index image 9336, 9342, 9344, 9346, 9347, 9360 ... Mark part 9350 ... Correction value mark 9430, 9435 ... Entry part 9432 ... Data name 9436 ... Mark part 9440 ... Sample image 9450 ... Mark part 9530 ... Entry part 9532 ... Data name 9534 ... Index Image 9536 ... Mark part 9540 ... Mark part 9630, 9635 ... Entry part 9632 ... Data name 9634 ... Index image 9636 ... Mark part 9640, 9645 ... Mark part 970 ... Order G 9740 ... Mark part 9830 ... Entry part 9842, 9844, 9846 ... Mark part MK ... Mark MKc ... Mark MKs ... Mark

Claims (18)

A printing method for printing an image based on image data with a printing apparatus,
Reading the image data from a storage medium in which the image data is stored;
A step in which the printing apparatus prints an order sheet that accepts an entry of information for printing the image using an index image indicating the read image data;
Recognizing entry information entered on the order sheet by scanning the order sheet;
A printing method comprising: a printing method in which the printing apparatus performs an image correction on the image based on the recognized entry information.   The step of printing the corrected image includes image correction for at least one of the image of contrast correction, sharpness correction, brightness correction, saturation correction, color temperature correction, color density correction, tone correction, red-eye correction, and trimming correction. The printing method according to claim 1, further comprising a step of processing based on the recognized entry information.   The printing method according to claim 1, wherein the step of printing the corrected image includes a step of processing backlight correction for the image based on the recognized entry information. The printing method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The step of printing the order sheet includes:
Evaluating an image quality level of the image based on the image data;
Providing an index indicating the evaluated image level on the order sheet.   The printing method according to claim 4, wherein the step of evaluating the image quality level includes a step of evaluating an image quality level based on at least one evaluation item of blur, blur, exposure level, and noise. A printing method according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The step of printing the order sheet includes a step of providing a plurality of mark portions corresponding to the correction level of the image correction on the order sheet,
The step of recognizing the entry information includes the step of recognizing a mark written in the mark portion as the entry information,
The printing method includes the step of printing the corrected image, the image forming step including generating the corrected image by performing image correction at a correction level corresponding to the mark portion where the mark is recognized. The printing method according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The step of reading out the image data includes a step of reading out photographing state data indicating a photographing state when the image is photographed included in the image data,
The step of printing the order sheet includes a step of providing the order sheet with an aspect in which the image is corrected based on the read photographing state data.   The printing method according to claim 7, wherein the step of reading out the photographing information data includes a step of reading out igif standard data. A printing method according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The step of printing the order sheet includes:
Providing each of the sample images obtained by performing image correction on the image in a plurality of aspects as the index image on the order sheet;
Providing a plurality of mark portions corresponding to each of the sample images on the order sheet,
The step of recognizing the entry information includes the step of recognizing a mark written in the mark portion as the entry information,
The printing method includes a step of printing the corrected image, the image generating the corrected image by performing image correction on the sample image corresponding to the mark portion where the mark is recognized. The printing method according to claim 9, comprising:
The step of providing the sample image includes
Generating a plurality of sample images by changing the correction level and applying one or two types of image correction to the image;
Arranging the plurality of generated sample images in the order of the correction levels and providing them on the order sheet. A printing method according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The step of printing the order sheet includes a step of providing a mark portion corresponding to the type of image correction on the order sheet,
The step of recognizing the entry information includes the step of recognizing a mark written in the mark portion as the entry information,
The printing method includes the step of printing the corrected image, the method including generating the corrected image by performing image correction of a type corresponding to the mark portion where the mark is recognized on the image.   The printing method according to claim 11, wherein the step of printing the correction image further includes a step of receiving from the user a selection of a correction level of image correction to be performed on the image prior to printing the correction image. The printing method according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
Recognizing the entry information includes recognizing a mark written on the index image as the entry information;
The step of printing the corrected image specifies the portion of the image corresponding to the portion indicated by the mark on the recognized index image as the portion of the image to be subjected to image correction based on the recognized entry information. The printing method including the process to do.   The printing method according to claim 1, wherein the step of printing the corrected image includes a step of printing the corrected image immediately after the order sheet is scanned and the entry information is recognized. The printing method according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
The step of printing the corrected image includes
Prior to printing the corrected image, displaying the corrected image on a display;
Receiving a correction of the corrected image from the user prior to printing the corrected image.   16. The step of printing the corrected image includes a step of determining whether to accept correction of the corrected image from the user prior to printing the corrected image based on the recognized entry information. Printing method. A printing apparatus for printing an image based on image data,
An image reading unit for reading out the image data from a storage medium in which the image data is stored;
An order sheet print control unit that performs control to print an order sheet that accepts entry of information for printing the image using an index image indicating the read image data;
A scan recognition unit for recognizing entry information entered in the order sheet by scanning the order sheet;
A correction printing control unit that performs control to print a corrected image obtained by performing image correction on the image based on the recognized entry information. A program for causing a computer of a printing apparatus to realize a function of printing an image based on image data,
A function of the computer to read out the image data from a storage medium in which the image data is stored;
A function of controlling the computer to print an order sheet that accepts entry of information for printing the image using an index image indicating the read image data;
A function for the computer to recognize entry information entered in the order sheet by scanning the order sheet;
The computer implements a function of performing control to print a corrected image obtained by performing image correction on the image based on the recognized entry information.

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