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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 14, 2000
Filed:
Apr. 22, 1997
Naoji Ohtsuka, Yokohama, JP;
Kentaro Yano, Yokohama, JP;
Kiichiro Takahashi, Kawasaki, JP;
Hitoshi Nishikori, Inagi, JP;
Osamu Iwasaki, Tokyo, JP;
Daigoro Kanematsu, Yokohama, JP;
Hidehiko Kanda, Kawasaki, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A user interface for high-quality image output and an image processing apparatus utilizing the user interface which performs apparatus setting for appropriate printing by selecting a print medium and a print mode in accordance with the type of ink cartridge. When an exchangeable ink cartridge, containing YMCK color ink or ink having different ink densities from those of the YMCK color ink in approximately the same color hues, is attached to a printer, the type of the ink cartridge is discriminated by an ink cartridge ID, and available print media and appropriate output image types are displayed for user's selection based on the ID. Then print operation is set in accordance with instruction by the user.