user - selectable functions for use in output devices to generate background images . one embodiment of the invention provides an image capture and printing device for creating a scanned image of an item or an original image . the device includes a user interface configured to present a plurality of capture - to functions and to receive input from a user indicating a selection of at least one of the plurality of capture - to functions ; an image capturer configured to capture an image , where the size , shape , or intensity of the image , or a combination thereof is based upon the selected capture - to function ; and a print engine configured to print the captured image as a background layer in a copy .