Image forming apparatus and printing method

Abstract

In accordance with one embodiment, an image forming apparatus includes a printing section configured to execute at least a decolorable printing; a input section configured to receive a command from a user; a first print control section configured to execute a test printing of a printing subject image by controlling the printing section when receiving a printing command from the user, and then wait until a command is input from the user; and a second print control section configured to print the printing subject image when receiving a command to continue printing from the user after the test printing is executed by the first print control section. The test printing executed by the first print control section is the decolorable printing.

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