Patent ID: 8456710
Filing Date: 2013-06-04
Classification: G06K,H04N

Abstract:
1. An image processing device configured to output data to a printer for printing using a plurality of different primary recording materials, the image processing device comprising: an acquisition unit that acquires first image data representing the density of each color in each pixel of an image to be printed; a display that displays an input screen for a user to input a usage setting with respect to the different primary recording materials and to input a type of print medium, selected from a plurality of media types, on which to print; a setting unit that receives the usage setting and sets an adjustment value corresponding to the usage setting and the type of print medium selected; an adjustment unit that adjusts the density of the first image data based on the adjustment value; a conversion unit that converts the density-adjusted first image data representing achromatic color to second image data representing usage of each of the primary recording materials, wherein the plurality of different primary recording materials are combined to achieve achromatic color of the second image data; and a generating unit that generates output data based on the second image data; wherein the first image data represents a barcode image.