glenn_cummings1 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I've been working hard trying to figure this out and correct the problem for what seems forever. The reds on my monitor look perfect, however when I print the images they are extremely subdued and washed out. I use PSE 6, a Spyder Express calibrated monitor, Canon IP6700D printer and Canon photo papers. I'm most definately doing something wrong...any help and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom film holders for fl Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 How old are your printer carts? I had problems when some carts became quite old. Also, are any of your other color carts getting really low to the point they are needing changing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_vener_photography Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Without seeing your set up I'll bet a dollar that you are doing somethign wrong with color management --possible applyingthe correct profile twice, possibly using the wrong profile or possibly not using a printer/paper/ink profile at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald_moravec1 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 To expand what Ellis said. Turn off color management at the printer and let photoshop manage color. Also make sure you are using a color space the printer understands and that you have not intensified the colors to where the printer can not print them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mermaids kiss gallery Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 The best and most simplest answer is that "true" red is the hardest colour for prints to get completely correct. I have a Epson 4800 and am very happy with it. HOWEVER when I'm doing a giclée of an original watercolour or acrylic for a client, if there is a crimson red, or deep wine red, it always comes out "soft". I let them know in advance about this. You can play a bit in photoshop with red in [selective colours], but it only helps a bit. That's why on the latest Epson printers, you now have "Vivid Magenta" inks. It's the final frontier, to get rich red tones. All the other colours/b&w are ?done and dusted? We use Premium Luster, U.P.Presentation, Watercolour, U.S. Fine Art. All have the same issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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