US Patent 7643173 Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and printer driver

An image processing apparatus is provided that processes image data to be output by an imaging apparatus. The image processing apparatus includes a target setting part for setting a target pertaining to imaging material saving that involves controlling the amount of imaging material used which target is set based on a designated condition, and a color reproducing condition adjusting part for adjusting a color reproducing condition for input color information based on the set target.