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The use of profiles and the print dialog box in Photoshop can be confusing. Why not select Printer Color Management instead of specifying a profile, and let the printer driver take over. If I use Epson paper on an Epson printer with Epson ink, shouldn't the photo print acurately?
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You'd think so. Unfortunately, there's one more step required. You need to calibrate your monitor to match the printer. There's a good article here on how to do that on a Mac...
OK, assume that the monitor is calibrated. Why do I need to mess with profiles?
Hmm, in that case maybe you don't. As printer models evolve from the same manufacturer, don't the printer characteristics also change? So, we'd probably need to assume that the hardware involved all stays the same...
QUESTION: The use of profiles and the print dialog box in Photoshop can be confusing. Why not select Printer Color Management instead of specifying a profile, and let the printer driver take over. If I use Epson paper on an Epson printer with Epson ink, shouldn't the photo print accurately?
ANSWER: The short answer is because different types of paper accept the ink differently. The surface of the so called “photo quality Ink Jet Paper (photo IJP) will not accept as much ink as Premium Glossy Photo Paper. I believe the ink is actually delivered to the paper differently as well.
You need to tell the software the type of printer that you are using. You need to tell the software if you want (1) to let the printer driver tell the printer how to translate the colors in the image, or (2) you want Photoshop to tell the printer how to translate the colors in the image. And you need to tell the printer software what type of paper you are using so it will know how much ink to apply, how to apply it, and if the printer should use a glossy coat (if your printer has that capability).
Blair
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