jerrypoller Loc: Huntington, NY

I have an [old] Canon Pixma MP970 printer which is no longer supported with printer driver updates. I run an iMac with El Capitan. Recently, I was given a large supply of Canon Pro Platinum paper. However, when I go to the print window/color matching/color sync drop down menu, I don't see this paper represented. Is there a third party source or alternative paper profile I can use. My prints come out light and somewhat washed out. When I print the same photo on RR paper with the correct paper profile provided by RR, the colors/exposure are fine. Any thoughts? Thanks.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

I doubt if you will find a direct answer here, but this website may provide contact reference where you can ask your question:
http://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/groups/3rd-party-papers SEE "Contact" links bottom of page.

jerrypoller Loc: Huntington, NY

Thanks - I'll reach out and post their reply.

jerrypoller Loc: Huntington, NY

So, I spoke with a tech support rep today and was told there are no additional profiles available for this model printer, and that I should use the profile for "Photo Paper Plus Glossy - SP3 or SP4. I tried it and was not satisfied with the result. I may just shelve the paper until I get a newer printer, hoping it includes support for this paper profile (but not until I use up my supply of ink, since it won't work in any of the newer Canon printers).

jdubu Loc: San Jose, CA

If you have a calibration device like the Color Munki, you can build your own ICC profiles for your printer and any paper. I suggest the Color Munki, because that is what I have to calibrate my monitors and have produced profiles for Canon papers on my Epson printers. There may be others that will do this also...

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

This sounds like an interesting procedure. In a PM to me, please expound on your technique. I would like work with you to post FAQ: Using a Monitor Calibration Device to Create ICC Profiles for Printer/Paper Combinations.