Image forming apparatus and method

摘要

An image forming apparatus for forming an image in accordance with an input image on a recording material includes generating means for generating a predetermined pattern; superimposing means for superimposing the predetermined pattern on an input image; forming means for forming on the recording material the image superimposed with the predetermined pattern by the superimposing means; a controller for controlling an amount applied on the recording material of the predetermined pattern in accordance with the recording material.