Patent ID: 6786659
Filing Date: 2004-09-07
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
A printer, comprising:an image processing means for, storing a plurality of gamma data in an updateable table, each of the plurality of gamma data being different from each other in a value on which a color appearance characteristic of a printing media depends, and converting an image composed of R, G, and B signals to a set of Y, M, and C complementary-color images, each image being converted using one of the plurality of gamma data; means for selecting a best of the set of Y, M, and C complementary color images; and means for adjusting a printing process of the printer with the gamma data used to convert the selected best Y, M, and C complementary color image; wherein the means for selecting a best Y, M, and C complementary color images comprises, means for selecting, by a user, an important area of a subject image; means for creating a plurality of test images, each test image being created by applying an individual one of the data to the important area of the subject image; means for printing the test images; means for outputting a set of markers, each marker corresponding to one of the printed test images and comprising a graphical representation of the corresponding printed test image but not derived from the test image or subject image, on a display screen; and means for retrieving a user selection of the markers.