Patent ID: 6055011
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
An image processing apparatus comprising:generation means for generating a sensitive image on an image bearing member using color recording material and black recording material in accordance with an inputted color image signal;transferring means for transferring the sensitive image onto a recording medium;pattern generation means for generating a sensitive image of a reference pattern on the image bearing member using the color recording material, by utilizing said generation means;measurement means for measuring the sensitive image of the reference pattern generated on the image bearing member and background of the image bearing member, using a sensor;density obtaining means for obtaining density of the sensitive image based on a result of the measurement of the sensitive image of the reference pattern, a result of the measurement of the background of the image bearing member, and a constant reflecting a characteristic of the sensor; andcontrol means for controlling an image forming condition in accordance with a density value of the sensitive image obtained by said density obtaining means.