Floyd Loc: Misplaced Texan in Florence, Alabama

Since my "Forgetter" has gotten much better than my "Rememberer", I need some help. The quality of what I see on my computer (with very little tweaking) looks nearly exactly like what I saw when taking the picture; the resulting printer output is softer and less vibrant.

How can I correct this? I open Displays and the option (which I do not remember doing) show the setting as "Recalibrated iMac 4".

I just returned, without using, a ColorMunky Smile, to check the colors on the computer. Xrite company has discontinued a bunch of models and provided some upgrades for these discontinued models. The "Smile" was not even listed as available or discontinued.

Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

I just spent some time on XRite’s page, and frankly (at least to me) their product offerings are now a bit confusing, especially when you add in their distributor Calibrate where their link takes you if you follow their recommendation for a replacement for the Smile product.

Personally, I have used DataColor’s Spyder for many years and find it and the included SW very easy to use. I’d suggest something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Datacolor-SpyderX-Pro-Calibration-Photographers/dp/B07M6KPJ9K/ref=sr_1_2?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnP-ZBhDiARIsAH3FSRcsngJ6k2LwNMTDurfb1JSJi_xLOV2vgVc3Iv2_QdSuFhmIiIgJq90aArS7EALw_wcB&hvadid=557070512073&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9009733&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7884135928683910605&hvtargid=kwd-338080258227&hydadcr=18502_13444477&keywords=colormunki+display+calibration&qid=1665201742&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjQ0IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sr=8-2&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840

After you do the calibration, download the correct ICC profile for your printer and paper (from your paper manufacturer) and then enable soft proofing using that profile in your post processing application. Do those things, and your prints should look very close to your display in terms of brightness and color. Of course, there are others variables - your ink, paper, printer settings, etc, but calibration, the correct ICC profile and soft proofing are a good beginning.

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Search "color management" for a better understanding of how to make your prints match what you see on your monitor. Calibrating your monitor is the right first step. I use a Datacolor SpyderX Pro Colorimeter and think it does a great job.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Be sure you calibrate the monitor before you adjust images you intend to print. I’m another big fan of the Datacolor SpyderXPro.

Floyd Loc: Misplaced Texan in Florence, Alabama

Thank you for your great information. It is exactly what I was needing.

Floyd Loc: Misplaced Texan in Florence, Alabama

Thank you for adding your opinion. I appreciate it very much.

Floyd Loc: Misplaced Texan in Florence, Alabama

I appreciate your suggestion and will take your advice.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

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Floyd Loc: Misplaced Texan in Florence, Alabama

Ooops. Sorry 'bout that. In just the last year my "Forgetter" has gotten much better than my "Rememberer." Thanks for the reminder.