color managment and HP deskjet 1120

I'm having issues getting my color managment correct with my (well, new to me), Printer. It's a deskjet 1120. My photos when printed look different from whats on my screen. Usually more blown or dull. If anyone has any good links or setup styles they could share I would greatly appretiate it.

Jason Anthony

you've encountered one of the most frustrating problems in the industry. And everybody does, at some point.

my suggestion is this:
search the forum for color management. use that info, as well as adobe.com, plantetphotoshop.com, photoshopcafe.com, creativepro.com and google.com.

open your book, or go to the ps help menu and search for color mangagement.

what I'm trying to say is that you're not the only one.

good luck.

oh, and when you're done, come fix my windows setup. it's waaaaaaaaay off. yuck.

well on my printer the colors are always darker than what they are on the screen... I just thought that was how it was supposed to be... or is that not what your saying... im confused! AHHHH! :confused: :confused:

What do you print on? break down and buy the nice photo paper. Try to match it up with your brand of printer, or you could be in for a really slimy mess.

don't freak, dude!

print color will always be heavier (i.e. there is more saturation since you're adding another color channel - Black.) but - you can control it if you're good.

use the adobe gamma that comes with photoshop, it's pretty good. that will ensure that your monitor settings are correct, or, as correct as possible. then follow these steps:

1. print a proof
2. make adjustments to your image in photoshop. (curves, selective color, hue/sat, etc.)
3. print
4. make additional adjustments.
5. print
6. repeat 1-5. this can take a while...

when you get one you like, be certain to write down what you did to get it right. make an action for your adjustments, then run that when you want to print next time.

hope that helps

i cound a good tutorial on setting your monitor and printer gamut so the look the same... need to get home and try it... let you know how it goes. :D

and don't forget to watch the colorado avs kick the crap out of st. louis tonight at 5 - 6 Denver time. (I'm from denver too)

good luck hombre