Photo printing quality and colours

[DoriKr]

When I print on plain paper, the image colours are more realistic than the colours that I am seeing on my semi-glossy paper. I cannot set the printer to print on HP Everyday Semi-gloss paper, as I used to on my previous HP printer. What do I do? 

[Raj_05 · Accepted solution]

Hi @DoriKr,

Welcome to HP Support Community.  

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

If you're experiencing color discrepancies when printing on semi-glossy paper compared to plain paper, there are a few things you can check and adjust to improve the color accuracy.

Printer Settings:

• Make sure you have selected the correct paper type in your printer settings. Even though you might not find the exact match for "HP Everyday Semi-gloss" paper, there should be an option for semi-gloss or photo paper. Select the closest match available.

Color Profile:

• Check if your printer supports color profiles or if there are specific color settings for different paper types. Some printers allow you to customize color settings for different paper types to achieve better results.

Print Quality Settings:

• Adjust the print quality settings. Sometimes, lowering the print quality might improve color accuracy. However, be cautious as this could affect overall print quality.

Printer Calibration:

• Calibrate your printer. Many printers have a calibration tool or utility that can help align the printer's colors with what you see on your screen. Refer to your printer's manual for instructions on how to calibrate it.

Color Management Software:

• Use color management software to create a custom color profile for your printer and paper combination. This can be a more advanced solution but can provide more accurate color reproduction.

Paper Settings in Software:

• Ensure that you have selected the correct paper type in the print settings of the software you are using (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word). Sometimes, the software settings can override printer settings.

Update Printer Drivers:

• Ensure that you have the latest printer drivers installed. Sometimes, updating the drivers can improve overall performance, including color accuracy.

Experiment with Different Paper Brands:

• If the issue persists, you might want to try different brands of semi-glossy paper to see if the problem is specific to the paper you are currently using.

Remember to refer to your printer's manual for specific guidance on adjusting settings and achieving optimal color results with different paper types.

I hope this helps. 
 

Take care and have a good day.

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Alden4
HP Support 

[DoriKr]

Thank you, Alden4.

   The paper type that I was using, is the HP brand, which is what I always thought would be best, to use the same brand paper as the purchase printer. My previous printer is also an HP and I didn't have any colour issues when printing on that one, but there was an option to use "HP everyday semi-gloss" paper.

   I took your advice and fiddled around with paper settings and I have discovered that I get different results based on which paper type I choose, so I eventually discovered that using "other photo paper" and "best quality" instead of "normal" produced the results that I like the best.