| 摘要 |
<p>Provided are a method and apparatus for forming an image by receiving image data directly from an image acquisition device such as a digital camera using a USB interface or the like. The method includes receiving image data of a first image of a plurality of images to be printed from the image acquisition device; printing the first image; and while the first image is being printed, receiving image data of a second image of the plurality of images from the image acquisition device. When printing a plurality of images by receiving image data corresponding to the plurality of the images directly from the image acquisition device, the image forming apparatus receives image data corresponding to one image to be printed. After receiving the image data, the image forming apparatus immediately requests the image acquisition device to send image data of the next image to be printed and receives the image data. Therefore, the waiting time for receiving the image data is reduced, so that the time required for printing the plurality of images can be reduced.</p> |
