Printing
You may notice that the colors on your computer screen do not always match those in your documents or prints. This is because monitors and printers use different color systems.
Tips
You may be able to achieve more predictable results in your printed documents by:
✔improving the quality of your paper. Copier paper may not offer the same results as coated paper or paper made especially for ink jet printers.
✔adjusting your printer software settings.
✔using fresh ink cartridges. Do not use ink cartridges beyond their life expectancy.
☞If you need extreme precision in matching printed output to your computer screen, you may want to consider purchasing a calibration system. The aim of a calibration system is to match, as close as possible, the printed image to the image on your computer screen.
Remember these few tips when it comes time to print your document.
✔color printing takes more time.
✔the more complex your document is also increases the print and drying time.
✔color printing is more memory intensive than black and white. If your computer gives you an insufficient memory message, you may need to close some applications, change some settings, or add additional memory.
✔color prints may not photocopy as clearly as black and white. If you plan to photocopy documents, you may consider printing the document in gray scale. This setting is usually changed from the print menu.
✔resizing the picture to a smaller size or printing the picture on glossy paper may increase the quality of the print.
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