Patent ID: 6678069
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
An image processing apparatus for processing a job that includes a series of image data input from an image generation source and outputs the processed data to an image formation apparatus which can selectively perform one of a plurality of operation modes for the job, said image processing apparatus comprising:setting means for setting one of the plurality of operation modes for the job; storage means for storing form image data for a plurality of forms in a storage area; selection means for enabling selection of one or more of the plurality of forms to be used in the job from the form image data stored in the storage area; synthesis output means for performing a synthesis process for the one or more forms selected for the job by said selection means and the image data of the job input from the image generation source, and outputting the data subjected to the synthesis process to the image formation apparatus; and control means for controlling said selection means so as to change a number of candidates of forms selectable for the job by said selection means in accordance with the operation mode set for the job by said setting means.