topic Re: printer colors do not match computer in Desktop Inkjet Printers

PIXMA MG7520 colors do not match computer

annmcginty — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:47:49 GMT

Re: printer colors do not match computer

Danny — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 19:52:00 GMT

Hi, annmcginty!

So that the Community can help you better, we need to know exactly which Canon printer model you're using, what applications you're trying to print from, and which operating system is on your computer (i.e. Windows or macOS and which version thereof). That, and any other details you'd like to give will help the Community better understand your issue!

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Re: printer colors do not match computer

Tronhard — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 21:19:45 GMT

Hi Ann and welcome to the forum:
A computer screen must be set up (called calibrated) to provide the exact colours that you see as they will be rendered by a printer. This is done using a special device, for example a Spyder, that uses a hardware device and software to configure the display driver to provide a consistent and accurate colour rendition. Even displaying the same image on different screens will show a variation if they are not all configured to the same standard.

There are different colour systems that exist in the Camera, the post production software and printer, and these must be aligned to get the most accurate rendition.

So, the first question that needs to be asked is have you gone through this procedure?

Re: printer colors do not match computer

annmcginty — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 22:53:10 GMT

Canon printer model PIXMA MG 7520

Thanks, Danny. Here is the data you requested.

applications: iPhotos, PhotoShop CS3 extended, Pages

operating systems: macOS Monterey/12.6 and macOS High Sierra/10.13.6 (old computer)

I'm using both computers. The older one has Photoshop from which I edit. Printing with both using same printer.

-Ann