Patent ID: 11745526

Abstract:
Provided are a printing apparatus, a reading method, and a program capable of stably acquiring a high-quality read image. Provided are a printing section (102) that performs printing on a transparent base material to generate a printed matter; a reading section (40) that is disposed on one surface side of the base material and reads reflected light or transmitted light; an illumination section (122) including a reflective illumination part (122) that is disposed on the one surface side of the base material and irradiates the base material with illumination light and a transmissive illumination part (124) that is disposed on the other surface side of the base material and irradiates the base material with illumination light; an inspection information acquisition section (120) that acquires inspection information on an inspection performed on the printed matter; and an illumination control section (120) that selectively controls at least one of the reflective illumination part or the transmissive illumination part on the basis of the inspection information.