Color on print doesn't match color on screen.... how do i match them?

[Mgtz]

I have come across an issue I need help with matching my print colors to match the screen colors. The color on my print come out darker then on my screen. I know that screens run in rgb and printers run in cmyk but I don't know how to get my printer to print my cmyk file the same colors as on my screen. I believe there is a setting to move on the printer under color management but after that I'm lost. Also I don't believe it's my paper that's the problem bc I tried two different types and they both look dark colors which I don't want. 

[Jay_G24]

Hi @Mgtz,

I'd like to help!

I understand that the colors on the printout are darker than on the screen.

Printers don't print colors the way they look on a monitor. The picture may look great on the monitor but doesn't print true to the screen. These colors will never be a perfect match because the image on the screen and the image from the printer uses two different color sources

Check the print settings for your print job in Windows.

1. In the software application, you are trying to print from, click File, and then click Print.

   The Print window opens.

2. Open the Properties dialog box.

   Depending on the software application, the button might be Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.

3. Depending on your print job, you might consider modifying the following settings:

   • Paper Type: If you are printing on photo paper, select the type of photo paper you are attempting to print on.

   • Print Quality: If you are dissatisfied with the quality of your printouts, increase the print quality. To print more quickly, decrease the print quality. These options typically include Best, Normal, and Draft modes.

   • Paper Size: If you are printing on a different size of paper than you normally print on, select the correct paper size.

   • Black and White: If you want to print in black and white only, select the grayscale option.

4. After selecting the print settings, click OK to apply the settings, and then click Print.

You may also try the steps in the document -Black or Color Ink Not Printing, Other Print Quality Issues

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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