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.
Thanks - I'll reach out and post their reply.
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).
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...
jdubu wrote:
. . . I have to calibrate my monitors and have produced profiles for Canon papers on my Epson printers.
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.
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