printer settings

[codswallop]

Is there any way that the printer settings can be changed to reproduce the quality of picture as that on the screen?Can these settings be previewed prior to printing to see if they are what is wanted? Thanks!!!

[Buenchico]

Getting a printed image to match an on-screen image can be extremely difficult because your monitor uses transmitted light whereas a printed image is viewed by reflected light. (i.e. your monitor basically starts with no light output and then adds in the appropriate amounts of the three primary colours to create the required tone. A sheet of photo paper starts by reflecting all frequencies of light and then having unwanted frequencies removed by using inks which absorb them. Precisely matching these 'additive' and 'subtractive' methods of creating colours can be problematic).

Please refer to my post here:
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Technology/Comp uters/Question520094.html
Use the first link to get your monitor set up properly. Then refer to the second link for a far more detailed discussion of your problem.

Chris

[vehelpfulguy]

During the priting process the printer will display a number of windows but most people rush through them just pressing Print.

These windows have a number of options allowing you to change paper quality, ink quality, and many more options.

Next time you print take time to look at these windows and see all the options available to set up the print process.

[Buenchico]

Further to VHG's post, don't click the 'Print' button as, in most applications, this bypasses the advanced settings for your printer. Instead, go to File > Print. That allows you to access 'Properties', where you can adjust the printer settings to get the best results. (Most printer drivers allow you to create 'profiles', so that you can store your preferred settings for specific needs).

Chris

[ACtheTROLL]

this is how he pro's do it.

these are cheapies ... the pro kis costs far more that this
but the principle is the same

[shylock73]

ACtheTROLL You appear to be very tired,as your answer doesn`t make much sense. Please re-write for the less, but interested photographers.

[ACtheTROLL]

lol zzzzzzzz

this site gives a good range of the sort of kit enthusiasts can use

http://shop.colourconfidence.com/section.php?x Sec=10210&gclid=CNCh8PLUkZICFQyhQwod_Wqd_A

[ACtheTROLL]

should have added ... it's not a case of adjusting the printer.

you get the screen to show what the printer will print
then use your fave prog to adjust the colour of the pikkie.

[codswallop]

Thank you all for your interesting answers.

[Jenga]

If you are printing lots of pictures i.e photographs it is cheaper to get them printed at the shop.

[codswallop]

I'm an OAP and this is just a hobby so I would like to beable to get some decent pics first time.I know it's cheaper at the shops but where is the fun in that? Thanks for your trouble!!