Patent ID: 7130064
Filing Date: 2006-10-31
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. An image processing apparatus comprising: input means for inputting an image of one of a plurality of image types; image processing means for generating a recording image data based on the input image, the image processing means being capable of generating first recording image data for recording the image on a recording material at a predetermined recording density, and second recording image data for recording the image on a recording material at a recording density lower than that of the first recording image data, by reducing the number of recording dots through decimation; selecting means for use of an operator in selecting a recording mode from among a first recording mode, for recording the first recording image data, and a second recording mode, for recording the second recording image data; determining means for determining if the input image is a predetermined image type; and control means for changing to the first recording mode which does not carry out said decimation, when the input image is a color image type or a monochrome halftone image type, whereby the second recording mode which carries out said decimation for generating deterioration for image gradation as selected by the operator is canceled.