Epson C82 prints too light

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?)

I've just been making a few prints on special glossy paper, using the
highest quality colour setting of my Epson C82 Stylus (on a PC under
Win XP).

They were pretty good, but definitely all a bit *lighter* than the
screen image. Is this a characteristic of the printer? Is there
anything I can do about it please, (apart from darkening the original
and guessing the outcome)?

--
Terry, West Sussex, UK

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?)

Thats a printer "feature". Simply turn up the "brightness" knob on the
monitor and then it will match the printer.

Terry Pinnell wrote:

> I've just been making a few prints on special glossy paper, using the
> highest quality colour setting of my Epson C82 Stylus (on a PC under
> Win XP).
>
> They were pretty good, but definitely all a bit *lighter* than the
> screen image. Is this a characteristic of the printer? Is there
> anything I can do about it please, (apart from darkening the original
> and guessing the outcome)?
>

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?)

Bob I <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote:

>Thats a printer "feature". Simply turn up the "brightness" knob on the
>monitor and then it will match the printer.
>
>Terry Pinnell wrote:
>
>> I've just been making a few prints on special glossy paper, using the
>> highest quality colour setting of my Epson C82 Stylus (on a PC under
>> Win XP).
>>
>> They were pretty good, but definitely all a bit *lighter* than the
>> screen image. Is this a characteristic of the printer? Is there
>> anything I can do about it please, (apart from darkening the original
>> and guessing the outcome)?
>>

You're serious? The monitor faithfully displays original colours.

--
Terry, West Sussex, UK

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?)

The printer and the drivers are designed and provided by the printer
manufacturer. IF you want to "tune" the printer you are going to have to
change the "color" profile. Contact the printer manufacturer for the method.

Terry Pinnell wrote:

> Bob I <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>>Thats a printer "feature". Simply turn up the "brightness" knob on the
>>monitor and then it will match the printer.
>>
>>Terry Pinnell wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I've just been making a few prints on special glossy paper, using the
>>>highest quality colour setting of my Epson C82 Stylus (on a PC under
>>>Win XP).
>>>
>>>They were pretty good, but definitely all a bit *lighter* than the
>>>screen image. Is this a characteristic of the printer? Is there
>>>anything I can do about it please, (apart from darkening the original
>>>and guessing the outcome)?
>>>
>
>
> You're serious? The monitor faithfully displays original colours.
>

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?)

Your monitor may need calibration. Google for Monitor calibration.


"Bob I" wrote:

> The printer and the drivers are designed and provided by the printer
> manufacturer. IF you want to "tune" the printer you are going to have to
> change the "color" profile. Contact the printer manufacturer for the method.
>
> Terry Pinnell wrote:
>
> > Bob I <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Thats a printer "feature". Simply turn up the "brightness" knob on the
> >>monitor and then it will match the printer.
> >>
> >>Terry Pinnell wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>I've just been making a few prints on special glossy paper, using the
> >>>highest quality colour setting of my Epson C82 Stylus (on a PC under
> >>>Win XP).
> >>>
> >>>They were pretty good, but definitely all a bit *lighter* than the
> >>>screen image. Is this a characteristic of the printer? Is there
> >>>anything I can do about it please, (apart from darkening the original
> >>>and guessing the outcome)?
> >>>
> >
> >
> > You're serious? The monitor faithfully displays original colours.
> >
>
>