An image processing apparatus for outputting image data to a printing unit, including an input receives data input from an external unit, an generator generates pixel image data in accordance with the input data, stores the pixel image data, converts the resolution of the pixel image data, and an outputs the pixel image data whose resolution has been converted. In the apparatus the image data generator determines the resolution of the pixel image data when it is stored in accordance with the memory capacity.

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›1.independentAn image processing apparatus for outputting image data to a printing unit, comprising: input means for inputting data from an external unit; image da…+7

›2.↳ 1An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the memory capacity of the memory means is expanded.d2

›3.↳ 1An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the resolution converting means determines the resolution of the pixel image data to be generated in a mann…d2+1

›5.↳ 1An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the input means receives code data from an external unit and the image data generating means has means for …d2

›6.↳ 1An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the resolution converting means changes the resolution of the pixel image data by executing an interpolatin…d2+1

›11.↳ 1An apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a printing unit for performing printing on the basis of the pixel image data output from said ou…d2

›8.independentA method of generating pixel image data which is printed by a printing unit, comprising the steps of: inputting data from an external unit; generating…+3

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