Photo Printer Calibration: I have a Canon 100 photo printer and can never print straight from my computer without wasting several prints to adjust the exposure, contrast, etc. My...

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Photo Printer Calibration

Nov 23, 2021 07:54:49 #

Bluetick Loc: Flowery Branch, GA

I have a Canon 100 photo printer and can never print straight from my computer without wasting several prints to adjust the exposure, contrast, etc. My monitor is calibrated with the Spyder device. So, my question is: what am I not doing that I should be doing? How does one calibrate the printer to be in synch with the monitor?

Nov 23, 2021 08:35:14 #

aphelps Loc: Central Ohio

Bluetick wrote:

I find I have to adjust the monitor brightness to match the printer. Usually downward. It is trial and error to get it right.

Nov 23, 2021 08:59:26 #

Photomac Loc: The Dalles, Or

Are you soft proofing prior to printing?

Nov 23, 2021 09:02:27 #

Bluetick Loc: Flowery Branch, GA

No. I don’t know how to do that. Advice, please.

Nov 23, 2021 09:11:47 #

Photomac Loc: The Dalles, Or

My experience is with Lightroom only. You didn't state which program you were using for your print. In LR its in the Develop module at the bottom of the screen: check Soft Proofing.

Nov 23, 2021 09:18:04 #

Photomac Loc: The Dalles, Or

Soft proofing creates a preview of how the image should look pending your choice of papers, develop setting and color gamut, so that you can make the changes you want prior to print.

Nov 23, 2021 12:24:11 #

Bluetick Loc: Flowery Branch, GA

Tks, Photomac. I will give that a try. Just trying to learn Lightroom.

Nov 24, 2021 09:09:59 #

FreddB Loc: PA - Delaware County

Check out jtoolman’s youtube video
“Do not print ANY of your photos until you do this”

Nov 24, 2021 10:36:43 #

Bluetick Loc: Flowery Branch, GA

Thanks. I shall.

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