An image processing apparatus comprising: an input unit for inputting an image of an initial original; a support table on which the initial original is to be set, the support table being movably mounted along the input unit; a reflection-type focusing plate on which an OHP (overhead projector). original is to be set, the focusing plate being disposed along side the input unit; an image forming unit disposed under the focusing plate for forming on a sheet an image inputted from the input unit to provide an OHP original; and a projecting unit disposed above the focusing plate for projecting an image of the OHP original set on focusing plate.