An image processing apparatus having an image data storing unit configured to store image data, an image data receiving unit configured to receive image data scanned the image forming apparatus, and to store the image data to the image data storing unit. There is a layout generation unit configured to generate layout information for arranging the plural image data in the image data storing unit according to a rule, a layout image generation unit configured to generate a layout image data arranged the image data according to the layout information if a certain output condition is satisfied, and a print control unit configured to cause the image forming apparatus to print the layout image data.