A printing apparatus for printing an image on a printing object on the basis of input data is composed of a printing mechanism for compressing an ink ribbon against a printing object and forming an image in accordance with input data on the printing object, a controlling section for controlling the printing mechanism so as to form a rotated image by 180 degrees for second printing conducted in succession to first printing for printing a not rotated image, and a driving mechanism for rewinding the ink ribbon extended between supply and take-up rolls to the supply roll during the first printing and second printing.