An image processing device is structured such that an appropriate
judgement of an image, at which blurring or disappearance or the like
will occur, is possible. When pixels, which form a line image at which
there is the possibility that blurring or disappearance will occur at the
time of printing by using a printing plate, are extracted, a line image
warning function gives notice by displaying a warning message on a
monitor of a client terminal. Thereafter, image converting and print
setting are carried out such that an extracted line image is clarified.
In this way, when a proof is prepared, an image, at which there is the
possibility that blurring or disappearance will occur on a printed matter
obtained by using a printing plate, is clarified, and appropriate
proofing is possible.