Abstract: An image forming apparatus has a scan exposure unit for performing a slit scan exposure on a light-sensitive material, a line sensor that is provided in an optical path branching from the optical path of slit exposing light and that reads the original image prior to the slit scan exposure of the light-sensitive material, a memory for storing image signals, a monitor for displaying a monitor image using the stored image signals, a device for designating the principal area of the original image from the monitor image, and an exposure computing unit for computing the conditions for proper exposure using both the information on the principal area and the image signals stored in said memory.

Abstract: An image printer includes a developing unit for developing a photosensitive material, a transport device for transporting the photosensitive material through an exposing position to the developing unit, an image exposure unit for exposing the photosensitive material with image information at the exposing position with dividing the image information into a plurality of lines extending perpendicular to a transporting direction of the photosensitive material. The printer further includes a measuring device for measuring intensity of light irradiated from a light irradiating end of the image exposure unit with respect to the photosensitive material and a correcting device for correcting the exposure amount based on measurement data of the measuring device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a light control means in a stepper.The light control means of the present invention has a twofold structure consisted of at least more than two blades which open a circuit pattern designed on a reticle; and a subblade which can close selectively a portion of the circuit pattern. The sub-blade is mounted above or below one of the at least more than two blades, and is movable in every directions in response to the instruction from the blade control system.Accordingly, the present invention provides a exposure process which can selectively cover only the dies that will be overlapped with the EBR gap of the wafer using sub-blade, thereby increasing the number of the net-die.

Abstract: A transparency to be reproduced is positioned in register with copy material having respective sensitivity maxima in the blue, green and red wavelength ranges of the spectrum. An illuminating unit for exposing the copy material includes an array of cells such as an LCD. The density of each cell can be varied individually to thereby change the illumination intensity, and the densities are adjustable in such a manner that, in the spectral ranges corresponding to the neighborhoods of the sensitivity maxima, the density of each cell changes by approximately the same factor.

Abstract: There are provided a method and apparatus capable of estimating a color temperature of a photographic light source. A theoretical reference value is obtained which is represented by summation or integration of the product of a spectral energy distribution of an object having a known color temperature, a spectral sensitivity distribution of a photometric system, and a spectral reflectance distribution defined by a certain expression. An actual value is acquired by measuring at least a portion of light reflected from a body which is exposed to light emitted from a light source whose color temperature is to be estimated. Spectral reflectance distributions are calculated for a plurality of color temperatures such that the difference between the theoretical reference value and the actual value becomes minimum. A calculation is performed to obtain the sum of abnormal components of the obtained spectral reflectance distribution whose maximum values exceed 1.

Abstract: In a method of determining an exposure amount, image data is fetched, and an image is divided into a plurality of regions by binarization or another technique, a shape pattern representing a contour of the head of a human figure is detected, and a face candidate region is set in accordance with the detected pattern. Next, a shape pattern representing a contour of the face of the human figure, a shape pattern representing an internal structure of the face of the human figure, and a shape pattern representing a contour of the body of the human figure are detected respectively. The consistency of a face candidate region is determined consecutively by the detected patterns, and a region having the highest probability of being a region corresponding to the face of the human figure is determined. The above processing is carried out a plurality of times while a threshold for binarization and parameters for controlling the relative fineness of the division of the image are varied.

Abstract: A device for copying photographic masters onto photographic copy material, the device including a masters stage on which the master is conveyed to a measuring station where it is impacted with light and measured. Subsequently, copying light quantities required for exposure are determined from this measurement. After the measuring station, in the direction of conveyance, there is an exposure station, where the master is impacted with the determined copying light quantities and copied onto copy material. The device further includes a transmission measuring system and a reflection measuring system for measuring test masters or test copies. The transmission measuring system and the reflection measuring system are integrated, structurally speaking, in an area of the masters stage on which the master is conveyed, measured and copied onto the copy material.

Abstract: The color balance of color photographic printing paper is determined by making three successive exposures of separate portions of a sample sheet of printing paper through a neutral-color optical wedge of linear density gradient, each exposure consisting essentially of a different primary color of light of predetermined intensity and duration selectively to stimulate each of the three color-sensitive emulsion layers in the printing paper. The three images produced upon development provide a means for objective quantitative measurement of the relative absorptions for red, green, and blue light by each of the dye images. The relative absorptions are arrayed in the form of 3.times.3 mathematical matrices. Solving the matrices in several permutations allows the comparison of actual dye densities that form any one of a number of standard colors with the dye densities that form the image of a test print.

Abstract: Specially designed non-uniform filters allow for the flexible alteration of the exposure profile during a fade and dissolve process in a motion picture printer. In accordance with one aspect of this invention, there is provided a system for fading and dissolving two original color record scenes together on a light sensitive material, the system comprising: a) a first color record; b) a second color record; c) a motion picture printer comprising a light source, a fader, a non-uniform filter and an exposing slit; and d) a light sensitive material onto which the first and second color records can be illuminated by means of the light source. The non-uniform filter is non-uniform in one direction thereof with respect to its ability to filter light from the light source, and is positioned so as to alter the relative intensity and/or spectral characteristics of light trasmitted to the light sensitive material as the fader is opened and closed during a fade and dissolve printing process.

Abstract: A photographic printing device and film carrier. A negative film is inserted into the film carrier. When a leading end portion of the film is placed in a set state of being nipped by rollers, a conveyed amount count value is set to zero. While the film is conveyed, the count value is updated, and a position of an image recorded on the film is detected by detecting an edge of the image. A detected image is positioned at an exposure position, and print-exposure processing is carried out. A determination is made as to whether a film end flag is on by detecting a trailing end of the film. When the flag is not on, processing waits until a PASS key or a print designation key is turned on. When the trailing end of the film has not yet been detected and the PASS key is turned on, an image is positioned, and print-exposure continues.

Abstract: An arrangement of a color enlarger head is disclosed that allows an original picture negative to be irradiated for print-out with an even quantity of light without the need for adjusting a quantity of light transmitted through a diffuse transmission plate disposed on an exit side of a diffusion box. Them is provided below the diffusion box a light distribution adjusting box in which the light rays transmitted through the diffuse transmission plate are appropriately reflected so as to increase the quantity of light entering a peripheral zone of the original picture negative and thereby to equalize the light rays available to print out the original picture negative. Specifically, below The diffuse transmission plate 60 there is provided a light distribution adjusting box 62 defined by a frame 62a and a bottom 62b provided at a central zone with an opening serving as a projecting window 62c.

Abstract: A linear light source includes: a lamp for producing a beam of light; a cylindrical integrating cavity having an entry port for introducing the beam of light into the cylindrical integrating cavity and a linear slot parallel to the cylindrical axis of the integrating cavity for emitting a line of diffuse light that is uniform over an angular range; and an optical element aligned with the slot for reducing the angular divergence of the light exiting from the slot.

Abstract: A photographic copying apparatus has a DX code reader for reading a DX code or identification code on negative film, a film scanner for acquiring density information of the negative film, and an exposure station for exposing printing paper. The exposure station is controlled based on exposure information derived from conversion information selected with reference to the identification and density information. A reference film is test-coped for correction purposes, and conversion information for plural types of film is corrected based on density of the test copy and density of the reference film measured by the film scanner.

Abstract: A photographic printing shutter includes a pair of semicircular shutter bodies for cutting off printing light or allowing it to pass, at least one pair of rotatable shafts disposed substantially parallel to the axis of the printing light with the axis thereof interposed therebetween and respectively fixed to the pair of semicircular shutter bodies, and drive motors for respectively rotating the pair of semicircular shutter bodies between a closing position where the pair of semicircular shutter bodies cuts off the printing light and an opening position where the pair of semicircular shutter bodies allows the printing light to pass. The pair of semicircular shutters is rotated every 180.degree. so that a uniform exposure time can be obtained at any portion in a light transmissive window.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for measuring the optical density of an original, especially a three-color negative, from which photographic prints are made, to control how much printing light of each color penetrates the original when the image is projected onto a color print medium that is sensitive to these colors. The spectral sensitivity of the measuring apparatus is adjusted to that of the print medium. Measuring light is projected through the original and is resolved into at least one spectrum. The intensities of the light at the various ranges of wavelength are weighted and totaled in accordance with the spectral sensitivity of the particular print medium. Light valves with translucencies that can be adjusted to the sensitivity of the print medium to that range of wavelengths are distributed along the spectrum. The accordingly weighted intensities of the light of each color are separately sensed and measured.

Abstract: A system and method of image reproduction in color with preferential tone mapping are provided in which the method includes the steps of capturing original scene parameters and creating a visual reproduction of the scene, the method additionally comprising:performing a transformation of said captured scene parameters, said transformation being such that, taken in conjunction with untransformed characteristics of the capturing and creating steps, it results in a reproduced tone mapping having instantaneous gamma values of viewed reproduction density relative to density of the original scene which are greater than a minimum value of A and less than A plus 0.35 times scene exposure density over a scene exposure density range of from 0.60 to 1.45 as measured relative to a zero density, 100% diffuse reflector in the original scene, the instantaneous gamma values within scene exposure density range further lying entirely within a range of values subtended by an angle of 14.degree.

Abstract: An apparatus that produces digitally generated index prints and normal optical prints as part of the normal printing operation, without requiring the negatives to be cut and handled separately. The foregoing is accomplished by using the exposure determination and subject classification data generated for the normal optical printing operation to rapidly provide the low resolution digital data for creating the individual index print images, during the normal optical printing operation. While the digital images are being created, each digital image is being simultaneously corrected for its own exposure requirement.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus having different reading speeds includes carrying structure for carrying an original at one of first and second speeds, the first speed being lower than the second speed. Reading circuitry is provided for reading an image from at least one of the front face and the rear face of the original being carried by the carrying structure, and for supplying an image signal representing the read image. Control circuitry is provided for changing the speed of the carrying means. In one aspect, the speed is changed depending upon whether one face or both faces of the original are to be read. According to another aspect, a level of the image signal representing the read image is changed depending upon the speed of the carrying structure.

Abstract: A preferred photographic printer (10) includes light filters (52, 54, 56) which can be shifted to selected positions for filtering respective spectral components from selected portions of a light beam (100) in order to vary the spectral make-up of the light beam, and further includes a preferred metal halide lamp (48) which produces a spectral output with substantial portions in the visible band.

Abstract: A color correction structure for a color imaging device in which a document is scanned in a predetermined direction by a slit exposure light. A light reflected on the document is lead to a photoconductive member along an optical path, and an image of the document is focused on the photoconductive member by a focusing lens which is arranged in the optical path. The color correction structure is provided with a plurality of filter members each transmitting reflected light having a predetermined wavelength, and at least one actuator for actuating the filter members in a direction substantially perpendicular to an extending direction of the slit exposure light, between a first position where the filter members are retracted from the light path and a second position where the filter members interferes with the light path. A controller controls the actuator for brightness and hue adjustments.

Abstract: A system and method of image reproduction in color with preferential tone mapping in which the image reproduction is subjected to a scene parameter transformation which when taken in conjunction with untransformed characteristics of the image reproduction system and method results in a reproduced tone mapping having instantaneous gamma values of viewed reproduction density relative to density of the original scene which are greater than 1.0 and less than 1.0 plus 0.35 times scene exposure density over a scene exposure density range of from 0.6 to 1.45 as measured relative to a zero density, 100% diffuse reflector in the original scene. Preferably, the instantaneous gamma values within this scene exposure density range further lie substantially within a range of values subtended by an angle of 14.degree. as measured from a reference point at 0.0 scene exposure density and 1.0 viewed reproduction density gradient.

Abstract: A light source for use in exposing photographic material through a negative. The source includes a plurality of lamps, one appropriate to each emulsion layer of the material to be exposed. Each lamp has a reflector projecting a light stream through a dichroic filter which limits the energy of the stream so that it acts on a single layer. The separate streams are then combined into a single stream which is further treated to eliminate rays exceeding a predetermined angle. Cut off blades may be used to terminate the projection of any one or more of the individual streams for certain definite times depending on the desired exposure of each separate emulsion layer.

Abstract: A system for producing a full color enlarged reproduction of a color transparency or negative on a photographic paper. The system makes use of a continuous tone scanner having a given contrast range to produce enlarged color separation negatives of the original transparency or negative on a continuous tone photographic film. Prior to producing these enlarged color separation negatives, the continuous tone scanner is adjusted to condensate its contrast range to accommodate the photographic paper. The color separation negatives that are so obtained may be used, after development, for producing the requested full color enlarged reproduction on the photographic paper, using a three color printing system to do so. the color print that is so obtained has an excellent definition and color reproduction.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a condition setup/upkeep print for either setup or upkeep of normal exposure conditions of a photographic printer. A plurality of images are formed by copying images of standard negative films on the setup/upkeep print under given copy conditions, and an identification mark is applied on the print. The identification mark is set in such a manner that copy conditions such as the kinds of the standard negative films and exposed states are represented as a set of identification marks in association with each of the plurality of images. The copy conditions of the images are identified by the identification mark applied on the print. Either setup or upkeep of the normal exposure conditions of the photographic printer can accurately be performed.

Abstract: A strip of exposed and developed film has a series of exposures and corresponding exposure identification numbers. The strip is conveyed through a scanning station on its way to a printing station. The exposures and identification numbers are scanned in the scanning station to produce output signals indicative of density changes. The signals are processed to generate groups of data which are combined into a data set. Each group includes the position of a respective exposure on the strip, the identification number for the exposure and the position of the identification number on the strip. Film transport is carried out in such a manner that scanning of the strip and processing of the resulting signals are completed before arrival of the strip at the printing station. A control unit uses the data set to position the exposures in the printing station and to print the exposures. The control unit also uses the data set to mark a copy of an exposure with the identification number of the exposure.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the storing of digital information. This storage system comprises a number of layers of transparent or translucent material. In each layer there is a chemical or chemicals subject to change by being contacted with different electromagnetic wave lengths. For example, if there be eight layers then the chemical or chemicals in any layer is subject to be changed by an electromagnetic radiation of a wave length different than of the other seven layers. In this manner, with eight layers it is possible to have an eight bit byte. Actually, under premutations and combinations it is possible to have as many as eight bit bytes from the eight layers. It is conceivable that there may be more than eight layers such as sixteen layers of thirty-two layers. There is the possibility of storing large amounts of information in a small volume.

Abstract: A method for increasing the brightness of a scene in a color projection system is disclosed. The brightness can be increased in both temporal and spatial filtering systems. In a temporal system, a portion of the total illumination time is allocated to white light to raise the overall brightness. In a spatial system, part of the illuminated area is allocated to white light. The parts could be allocated as regions on a spatial light modulator, or a spatial light modulator could be dedicated to that area to use white light.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for printing a color image from a photographic transparency onto a photosensitive medium is claimed. A plurality of light sources each provide light of a different color when energized. The different color light of each light source has a light intensity level established by an energizing level applied thereto. A light integrator combines the different colored light from the light sources to produce light of a composite color along a primary optical path. The photographic transparency is disposed along the primary optical path such that the composite color light passes through the photographic transparency and produces a projection of the color image from the photographic transparency. An electronic imager is provided for imaging the projected color image of the photographic transparency. A device is provided for exposing the photosensitive medium with the projected color image. A power supply is provided for energizing the plurality of light sources.

Abstract: An exposed and developed filmstrip and band of similar length are connected edge-to-edge. An address for each negative of the filmstrip is imprinted on the band in the form of a bar code adjacent to the respective negative. The negatives are scanned and exposure values are calculated for the negatives from the resulting data. The exposure values are used to make proofs, and the exposure values for each negative are then stored in a memory under the corresponding address. When an order for final copies of a particular negative is subsequently received, the address of the negative is read from the band and used to retrieve the respective exposure values from the memory. The final copies are thereupon made based upon the retrieved exposure values.

Abstract: There is described a system and method for reproducing an original record using a narrow band filter, such as a dichroic filter, to modify the contrast of the reproduction without modifying the color balance or the wavelength peak of sub-reocrds. The system is particularly useful in reproducing motion picture records where a multiplicity of additive lamp houses can be employed. The system reduces variations in contrast and color reproduction among different additive lamp houses.

Abstract: Apparatus for copying the images of selected frames on sections of exposed and developed roll films or of diapositives has a set of advancing rolls or a reciprocable pusher to move a film section or a diapositive from a discrete first portion of a first path into a second portion which terminates at the copying station, and thereupon from a first portion of a second path (such first portion is common to the second portion of the first path) into a discrete portion of the second path. A switching device is located at the junction of the first and second portions of the first path to prevent copied film sections or diapositives from reentering the first portion of the first path on their way away from the copying station. This renders it possible to introduce a fresh film section or a fresh diapositive into the first portion of the first path while a film section or a diapositive is located at the copying station or is on the way toward the discharge end of the second path.

Abstract: An automatically controlled film packaging system which is capable of exposing necessary data as a latent image onto the edges of pre-used film according to the input signal of a unit length required for the merchandise cutting the film into the unit length and taking the film up on a selected patrone, comprising a center processing unit which controls the system automatically when the unit length required is shifted, without any manual re-setting but only by inputting a new unit length of the film required for the merchandise to be produced.

Abstract: A masking material with a semiopaque layer containing a coloring agent, characterized in that the semiopaque layer permits the transmission of the light at a wavelength corresponding to the "green-lack" wavelength of color paper.

Abstract: An apparatus for making copies of a colored master has a color monitor which can produce a color image of the master. The monitor is provided with a circuit for turning a portion of the monitor screen black-and-white and adjusting the size and/or position of the black-and-white portion of the screen. The black-and-white portion of the screen is positioned adjacent to a critical area of the color image so that the density and color of the image can be evaluated. The monitor further includes a circuit for adjusting the density and color of the image.

Abstract: A color adjustment device used for a copying machine has a chromaticity indication plate for indicating chromaticity with respect to four basic colors which can be recognized by a general user, four red, yellow, blue and green switches for selecting a chromaticity on the chromaticity indication plate, and a plurality of light emitting members for indicating a grade or level of chroma of each color. The user without expert knowledgement concerning color can adjust easily a color balance of an image outputted from the copying machine.

Abstract: An printer apparatus is provided with keys which allow the easy correction of an operating mistake. When an operation mode requiring entry of a large number of commands or requiring a complicated key operation is established, the user may make an error in command entries. However, such an error can be easily corrected by operating the keys. Accordingly, the manipulation of the image-forming apparatus is easy, and the cost needed to produce copies can be reduced.

Abstract: There is described a system and method for reproducing an original record using a narrow band filter, such as a dichroic filter, to modify the contrast of the reproduction without modifying the color balance or the wavelength peak of sub-records. The system is particularly useful in reproducing motion picture records using subtractive lamp houses so as to have their contrast and color reproduction match records generated using additive lamp houses.

Abstract: A filter lens device for an optical color scanner comprising a lens, at least three filters and a driving member to drive the filters to line up with scanned data and optical detectors wherein an entire document is scanned completely for each color to be reproduced. A position detecting member detects the relative positions between the filters and optical detectors, a position controlling member controlling the driving member such that the filters are moved in sequence to scan the document.

Abstract: A durable filter driving mechanism for a color optical reader that is capable of being positively and accurately positioned is proposed. The filter driving mechanism includes a guiding piece mounting thereon a reduction gear assembly having a reduction gear set meshing with a rack of a sliding piece having a rail coupling thereto a color filter assembly operating in cooperation with a lens assembly and a charge coupled element.

Abstract: A color separating device in a color copier includes a predetermined number of filter frames which carry different color filters corresponding to the colors to be separated and which can be moved between a retracted position in which the color filters are retracted from an optical path of an imaging optical system of the copier and an operative position in which the color filters are located in the optical path, the direction of movement being perpendicular to the optical path, guides for guiding the movement of the filter frames, springs for continuously biasing the filter frames toward the retracted position, an endless belt which can be selectively engaged by the filter frames to move the filter frames, and a motor for intermittently rotating the endless belt.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus forms an image on a photosensitive recording medium by sequentially exposing light using each of plural mask members to form a component part of the image. A positioning mark is formed on each mask member. The apparatus comprises a mask member moving unit for moving the mask member and a sensing unit including a sensor for sensing the positioning mark and a supporting member formed so that a lower portion of the supporting member comes into contact with the mask member. The apparatus further comprises a controlling unit for controlling said mask member moving unit so that the mask member may be moved to a predetermined position on the photosensitive recording medium on the basis of a signal from the sensor. The sensing unit includes a recess corresponding to each sensor location. The distance between the sensor and the mask member can always be kept constant through the supporting member, because the supporting member comes into contact with the mask member.

Abstract: An image recording apparatus using a set of mask members and having mask position adjusting device. A transparent mask member supporting plate is provided at the exposure position. Each of the mask member is delivered upon the mask member supporting plate by two pairs of rollers. In this mask delivery, a mask image surface faces upwardly. An elongated photosensitive recording medium is positioned immediately above the mask member supporting plate so as to guide the medium at the exposure position. Further, an exposure device including a light source and color filters is positioned below the mask member supporting plate. The mask member undergoes positional adjustment at the exposure position. For this, the mask member supporting plate is supported on a positioning frame which is movable in a direction perpendicular to the mask member moving direction.

Abstract: A color image recording apparatus records a color image on a photosensitive recording medium by repeating exposure against the photosensitive recording medium successively through mask members for red (R), green (G) and blue (B) images. The apparatus includes a memory having two (or more) conversion tables (I) and (II) for exposure conditions to be set on a panel surface by an operator. The conversion table (I) indicates exposure scanning speed corresponding to the exposure conditions to be set on the panel surface, and the conversion table (II) indicates one or plural stages of different scanning speeds correlative with each of the scanning speeds indicated by the conversion table (I). In deciding the exposure conditions by trial printing, a trial print mode is set, and keys are operated to carry out exposure per image area in plural stages of scanning speeds defined in the conversion tables (I) and (II).

Abstract: There is described a process for recording a positive or negative continuous tone color copy having the same or lower contrast than a continuous tone original image, comprising the steps of:providing a photographic element comprising a support having thereon a silver halide emulsion unit capable of forming a yellow image, a silver halide emulsion unit capable of formign a cyan image, and a silver halide emulsion unit capable of forming a magnenta image, each image-forming unit having a maximum spectral sensitivity at a different wavelength of radiation, and at least one of the image-forming units having a gamma as described herein,receiving image data representing the densities of the yellow, magenta, and cyan records of the original image,modifying said image data and using it to control three exposure sources, each emitting radiation in the region of maximum spectral sensitivity for a corresponding one of the image-forming units, so that, after exposure, the recorded image density range for at least one of

Abstract: A color image recording apparatus includes an exposing unit for exposing a photosensitive recording medium to light through a succession of mask members prepared based on colored image information to form an image on the photosensitive recording medium. The apparatus further includes a stop signal input unit for inputting a stop signal to interrupt the image recording operation, a mask member ejecting unit for ejecting all the mask members from the image recording apparatus when the stop signal input unit provides a stop signal, and a photosensitive recording medium changing controlling unit for changing the photosensitive recording medium for a new one if the latent image forming process has been started by the exposing unit before the stop signal is provided by the stop signal input unit.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus for forming an image on a photosensitive recording medium by exposing light by way of one of plural mask members which are selectively and consecutively placed on an exposure position. The apparatus includes a plurality of holding or retention positions linearly connected to the exposure position to which the mask members are selectively displaced. A transport device transports the mask members from the exposure position to the holding positions and vice versa.

Abstract: An image recording apparatus for recording an image orresponding to an image corresponding to an original image on a photosensitive recording medium. This apparatus uses at least one mask member having a surface on which a light shielding image corresponding to the original image. In order to reproduce a clear image, various factors which may cause to change the amount of exposure are compensated for. Such factors includes the thickness of the paper of the mask member, the paper quality of the mask member, the condition of a laser printer which prints the light shielding image on the mask member.

Abstract: A color image recording apparatus exposes a photosensitive recording medium to light through a succession of mask members produced by a monochromatic laser printer based on colored image information. An exposure unit exposes the photosensitive recording medium and includes a scanning unit driven at a predetermined scanning speed to expose the photosensitive recording medium to light through each of the mask members. An exposure amount setting unit selectively sets light exposures to be applied to the photosensitive recording medium by the scanning unit, and an exposure amount indicating unit selectively indicates exposure amounts to be applied to the photosensitive recording medium by the scanning unit. A data converting unit converts the exposure amount into equivalent scanning speed data to control the scanning speed of the exposure unit.

Abstract: A color image recording apparatus for recording a color image using a photosensitive recording medium, wherein the photosensitive recording medium is exposed to at least two light components different in wavelength from each other to superposedly form a latent image thereon. The latent image is developed to provide the color image. In order to separately adjust a hue and a density of the image to be reproduced, a density setting dial and a hue setting dial are provided for setting a desired density and a desired hue. A table memory stores information regarding exposure amounts of each of red, green and blue lights relative to hues in the range selectable by the hue setting dial. The table memory further stores information regarding total exposure amonts relative to the densities in the range selectable by the desnity setting dial.

Abstract: A photographic printer has a scanner for calculating a scanner correction quantity by deriving a plurality of characteristic values and a simulator for displaying, on a monitor, an image that is the same as a finished photographic print. While observing the simulated image on the monitor at the time of inspecting an original image, if it is determined that a finished print would become improper, a manual correction quantity is entered upon operation of a correction key. After inspecting the original image, the manual correction quantity as a target value and characteristic values are stored in a memory. Every time one original image has been inspected, or after a predetermined number of original images have been inspected, a plurality of such stored values are read from the memory to form an algorithm for obtaining the scanner correction quantity. For a subsequent original, this new algorithm is used for calculating the scanner correction quantity.