Method of and apparatus for simulating object image to be printed.

摘要

An image simulator (20) comprises a storage unit 31 for storing reference image data by which reference image of proper color and gradation is reproduced in printing process. Original image data (I, (B, G, R)) are read by an image reading unit (11) and processed by an image processing unit (13) under reproduction conditions set in a condition setting unit (12). A proof image is displayed on a CRT (30) along with the reference image as a function of the original image data and the reference image data, respectively. An operator adjusts the reproduction conditions such that color and gradation of the proof image conform to those of the reference image.