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Color printing from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard
Fred J. 10.07.2007 01:30:01
With Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" and using Windows XP
Photoprinting Wizard, I get prints with brownish/palish flesh tones. If I
set Windows XP color management to "Manual" (say sRGB), I get good colors.
Any idea why?

Thanks
--
Fred J.
RE: Color printing from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard
Fred J. 10.07.2007 06:10:01

--
Fred J.


"Fred J." wrote:

[Quoted Text]
> With Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" and using Windows XP
> Photoprinting Wizard, I get prints with brownish/palish flesh tones. If I
> set Windows XP color management to "Manual" (say sRGB), I get good colors.
> Any idea why?
>
> Thanks
> --
> Fred J.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Further to my post:

When I state "Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" ", I mean: "
Start-Printer&Faxes-HP Officejet-Properties- Color Management - Automatic".
All the necessary color profiles associated with my HP printer (such as sRGB,
Adobe RGB1998, etc) are correctly listed in the Color Management screen.

My printer is a HP Officejet G55 xi. The printer driver comes from Windows
XP.



Re: Color printing from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard
"Yves Alarie" <rd50[ at ][ at ]pitt.edu> 10.07.2007 15:46:38
This printer can only use sRGB.

What is the "Default color profile listed under Manual" and does it match
the highlighted one listed for "Automatic"? Maybe this is where the problem
is.



"Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D09263B8-7557-4543-A633-67A765AF3541[ at ]microsoft.com...
[Quoted Text]
>
> --
> Fred J.
>
>
> "Fred J." wrote:
>
>> With Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" and using Windows XP
>> Photoprinting Wizard, I get prints with brownish/palish flesh tones. If
>> I
>> set Windows XP color management to "Manual" (say sRGB), I get good
>> colors.
>> Any idea why?
>>
>> Thanks
>> --
>> Fred J.
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Further to my post:
>
> When I state "Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" ", I mean: "
> Start-Printer&Faxes-HP Officejet-Properties- Color Management -
> Automatic".
> All the necessary color profiles associated with my HP printer (such as
> sRGB,
> Adobe RGB1998, etc) are correctly listed in the Color Management screen.
>
> My printer is a HP Officejet G55 xi. The printer driver comes from
> Windows
> XP.
>
>
>


Re: Color printing from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard
"Chuck" <cdkuder[ at ]msn.com> 10.07.2007 15:54:09
What is the source of the prints.
Have you considered that the printer settings may be involved.

sRGB is the usual "default" color space, and is supposedly the common
standard between the display, printer, scanner, etc.
It may or may not be the color space used by a digital camera. (Usually is,
but--)
Have you "calibrated" the display.
Printer driver settings may be involved-- Selected paper type, Quality,
Color compensation settings, etc.

Note also that it is possible to "double correct" without realizing it.
System level settings, Display driver settings, Printer driver settings,
application settings can interact or not.
In some cases, the interaction may be erratic in terms of the display
suddenly visually changing color compensation.

A references "standard" picture is usually the best way to get a handle on
what is where.
One of many sources of such an image is:
http://creative.gettyimages.com/source/services/colorResources.aspx

Note: Due to images are displayed in applications such as Internet Explorer,
the image will seem darker than it really is.
You will need to use the floating expand icon to see the true image. Pay
particular attention to the grey scale in the upper right hand corner.
When the display and video card are set properly, you should see each of the
grey scale steps. Occasionally, you may find that he brightest and darkest
steps blend together or appear to be the same shade. This often occurs with
inexpensive monitors and LCD displays.

The idea is to first adjust so that the displayed grey scale is optimized,
and is --well --grey.
Next, what does a printed copy of the picture look like. Do NOT use the
downloaded copy of the picture for anything or in an application that might
change it. Instead, use a duplicate copy. Change the printer settings to
change the print, not the reference picture file.


"Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E2EDA6AC-2BFC-4247-B720-BD1D23798CDD[ at ]microsoft.com...
[Quoted Text]
> With Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" and using Windows XP
> Photoprinting Wizard, I get prints with brownish/palish flesh tones. If I
> set Windows XP color management to "Manual" (say sRGB), I get good colors.
> Any idea why?
>
> Thanks
> --
> Fred J.


Re: Color printing from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard
Fred J. 11.07.2007 06:50:00

--
Fred J.


"Yves Alarie" wrote:

[Quoted Text]
> This printer can only use sRGB.
>
> What is the "Default color profile listed under Manual" and does it match
> the highlighted one listed for "Automatic"? Maybe this is where the problem
> is.
>
>
>
> "Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:D09263B8-7557-4543-A633-67A765AF3541[ at ]microsoft.com...
> >
> > --
> > Fred J.
> >
> >
> > "Fred J." wrote:
> >
> >> With Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" and using Windows XP
> >> Photoprinting Wizard, I get prints with brownish/palish flesh tones. If
> >> I
> >> set Windows XP color management to "Manual" (say sRGB), I get good
> >> colors.
> >> Any idea why?
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >> --
> >> Fred J.
> >
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Further to my post:
> >
> > When I state "Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" ", I mean: "
> > Start-Printer&Faxes-HP Officejet-Properties- Color Management -
> > Automatic".
> > All the necessary color profiles associated with my HP printer (such as
> > sRGB,
> > Adobe RGB1998, etc) are correctly listed in the Color Management screen.
> >
> > My printer is a HP Officejet G55 xi. The printer driver comes from
> > Windows
> > XP.
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
Re: Color printing from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard
Fred J. 11.07.2007 20:36:01
"This printer can only use sRGB."

Not really. This printer also works with Adobe 1998, and ColormatchRGB
profiles. I found this out by trial and error. It works with those either
from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard or from Photoshop 6.0. But Windows XP
color management must be set to "Manual" and the appropriate color profile.

HP does not limit the printer to the sRGB profile, see:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bpu01863&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=61740&lang=en

“What is the "Default color profile listed under Manual" and does it match
the highlighted one listed for "Automatic"? Maybe this is where the problem
is. “

There is no color profile listed on “Automatic”. On “Automatic”, Windows
automatically selects the best color profile from the list of associated
color profiles. My list includes a dozen profiles such as sRGB, Adobe1998,
ColormatchRGB, etc.

--
Fred J.


"Yves Alarie" wrote:

[Quoted Text]
> This printer can only use sRGB.
>
> What is the "Default color profile listed under Manual" and does it match
> the highlighted one listed for "Automatic"? Maybe this is where the problem
> is.
>
>
>
> "Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:D09263B8-7557-4543-A633-67A765AF3541[ at ]microsoft.com...
> >
> > --
> > Fred J.
> >
> >
> > "Fred J." wrote:
> >
> >> With Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" and using Windows XP
> >> Photoprinting Wizard, I get prints with brownish/palish flesh tones. If
> >> I
> >> set Windows XP color management to "Manual" (say sRGB), I get good
> >> colors.
> >> Any idea why?
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >> --
> >> Fred J.
> >
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Further to my post:
> >
> > When I state "Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" ", I mean: "
> > Start-Printer&Faxes-HP Officejet-Properties- Color Management -
> > Automatic".
> > All the necessary color profiles associated with my HP printer (such as
> > sRGB,
> > Adobe RGB1998, etc) are correctly listed in the Color Management screen.
> >
> > My printer is a HP Officejet G55 xi. The printer driver comes from
> > Windows
> > XP.
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
Re: Color printing from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard
Fred J. 11.07.2007 20:52:01
The sources of the prints are either photos from a Sony DSC-F828 camera
(sRGB) or Gettyimages from
http://creative.gettyimages.com/source/services/colorResources.aspx . I get
the same results with both.

I have calibrated the display using the Windows Adobe built-in procedure.
The gray scale looks OK, except for the last 4 black squares. The first 29
squares look very good, becoming progressively darker. I don’t think I can
calibrate any better.

I did not change the Gettyimages picture with any application.

Thanks for your answer.

--
Fred J.


"Chuck" wrote:

[Quoted Text]
> What is the source of the prints.
> Have you considered that the printer settings may be involved.
>
> sRGB is the usual "default" color space, and is supposedly the common
> standard between the display, printer, scanner, etc.
> It may or may not be the color space used by a digital camera. (Usually is,
> but--)
> Have you "calibrated" the display.
> Printer driver settings may be involved-- Selected paper type, Quality,
> Color compensation settings, etc.
>
> Note also that it is possible to "double correct" without realizing it.
> System level settings, Display driver settings, Printer driver settings,
> application settings can interact or not.
> In some cases, the interaction may be erratic in terms of the display
> suddenly visually changing color compensation.
>
> A references "standard" picture is usually the best way to get a handle on
> what is where.
> One of many sources of such an image is:
> http://creative.gettyimages.com/source/services/colorResources.aspx
>
> Note: Due to images are displayed in applications such as Internet Explorer,
> the image will seem darker than it really is.
> You will need to use the floating expand icon to see the true image. Pay
> particular attention to the grey scale in the upper right hand corner.
> When the display and video card are set properly, you should see each of the
> grey scale steps. Occasionally, you may find that he brightest and darkest
> steps blend together or appear to be the same shade. This often occurs with
> inexpensive monitors and LCD displays.
>
> The idea is to first adjust so that the displayed grey scale is optimized,
> and is --well --grey.
> Next, what does a printed copy of the picture look like. Do NOT use the
> downloaded copy of the picture for anything or in an application that might
> change it. Instead, use a duplicate copy. Change the printer settings to
> change the print, not the reference picture file.
>
>
> "Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E2EDA6AC-2BFC-4247-B720-BD1D23798CDD[ at ]microsoft.com...
> > With Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" and using Windows XP
> > Photoprinting Wizard, I get prints with brownish/palish flesh tones. If I
> > set Windows XP color management to "Manual" (say sRGB), I get good colors.
> > Any idea why?
> >
> > Thanks
> > --
> > Fred J.
>
>
>
Re: Color printing from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard
"Yves Alarie" <rd50[ at ][ at ]pitt.edu> 11.07.2007 23:09:03
I did look at the hp site you cited. Nothing there about color profile.
Nothing. Can you tell me where on this site there is a mention of color
profile when printing?
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bpu01863&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=61740&lang=en

Sure your list includes a dozen profiles. This means nothing. This list is
not provided by HP for your printer.

"Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:56AB9260-FCAB-43CB-8C65-1920F5262C8C[ at ]microsoft.com...
[Quoted Text]
> "This printer can only use sRGB."
>
> Not really. This printer also works with Adobe 1998, and ColormatchRGB
> profiles. I found this out by trial and error. It works with those
> either
> from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard or from Photoshop 6.0. But Windows
> XP
> color management must be set to "Manual" and the appropriate color
> profile.
>
> HP does not limit the printer to the sRGB profile, see:
> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bpu01863&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=61740&lang=en
>
> "What is the "Default color profile listed under Manual" and does it match
> the highlighted one listed for "Automatic"? Maybe this is where the
> problem
> is. "
>
> There is no color profile listed on "Automatic". On "Automatic", Windows
> automatically selects the best color profile from the list of associated
> color profiles. My list includes a dozen profiles such as sRGB,
> Adobe1998,
> ColormatchRGB, etc.
>
> --
> Fred J.
>
>
> "Yves Alarie" wrote:
>
>> This printer can only use sRGB.
>>
>> What is the "Default color profile listed under Manual" and does it match
>> the highlighted one listed for "Automatic"? Maybe this is where the
>> problem
>> is.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:D09263B8-7557-4543-A633-67A765AF3541[ at ]microsoft.com...
>> >
>> > --
>> > Fred J.
>> >
>> >
>> > "Fred J." wrote:
>> >
>> >> With Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" and using Windows
>> >> XP
>> >> Photoprinting Wizard, I get prints with brownish/palish flesh tones.
>> >> If
>> >> I
>> >> set Windows XP color management to "Manual" (say sRGB), I get good
>> >> colors.
>> >> Any idea why?
>> >>
>> >> Thanks
>> >> --
>> >> Fred J.
>> >
>> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> >
>> > Further to my post:
>> >
>> > When I state "Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" ", I
>> > mean: "
>> > Start-Printer&Faxes-HP Officejet-Properties- Color Management -
>> > Automatic".
>> > All the necessary color profiles associated with my HP printer (such as
>> > sRGB,
>> > Adobe RGB1998, etc) are correctly listed in the Color Management
>> > screen.
>> >
>> > My printer is a HP Officejet G55 xi. The printer driver comes from
>> > Windows
>> > XP.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>


Re: Color printing from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard
Fred J. 12.07.2007 01:08:01
This is the only HP site I could find adressing Windows XP AND the Officejet
G55xi. I would think that if the printer was restricted to sRGB, HP would
state it - and they don't. Where did you find out that this printer is
restricted to sRGB?

If the list means nothing, why does it print OK in "Manual" with the
Adobe1998 profile selected?
--
Fred J.


"Yves Alarie" wrote:

[Quoted Text]
> I did look at the hp site you cited. Nothing there about color profile.
> Nothing. Can you tell me where on this site there is a mention of color
> profile when printing?
> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bpu01863&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=61740&lang=en
>
> Sure your list includes a dozen profiles. This means nothing. This list is
> not provided by HP for your printer.
>
> "Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:56AB9260-FCAB-43CB-8C65-1920F5262C8C[ at ]microsoft.com...
> > "This printer can only use sRGB."
> >
> > Not really. This printer also works with Adobe 1998, and ColormatchRGB
> > profiles. I found this out by trial and error. It works with those
> > either
> > from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard or from Photoshop 6.0. But Windows
> > XP
> > color management must be set to "Manual" and the appropriate color
> > profile.
> >
> > HP does not limit the printer to the sRGB profile, see:
> > http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bpu01863&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=61740&lang=en
> >
> > "What is the "Default color profile listed under Manual" and does it match
> > the highlighted one listed for "Automatic"? Maybe this is where the
> > problem
> > is. "
> >
> > There is no color profile listed on "Automatic". On "Automatic", Windows
> > automatically selects the best color profile from the list of associated
> > color profiles. My list includes a dozen profiles such as sRGB,
> > Adobe1998,
> > ColormatchRGB, etc.
> >
> > --
> > Fred J.
> >
> >
> > "Yves Alarie" wrote:
> >
> >> This printer can only use sRGB.
> >>
> >> What is the "Default color profile listed under Manual" and does it match
> >> the highlighted one listed for "Automatic"? Maybe this is where the
> >> problem
> >> is.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:D09263B8-7557-4543-A633-67A765AF3541[ at ]microsoft.com...
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Fred J.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Fred J." wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> With Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" and using Windows
> >> >> XP
> >> >> Photoprinting Wizard, I get prints with brownish/palish flesh tones.
> >> >> If
> >> >> I
> >> >> set Windows XP color management to "Manual" (say sRGB), I get good
> >> >> colors.
> >> >> Any idea why?
> >> >>
> >> >> Thanks
> >> >> --
> >> >> Fred J.
> >> >
> >> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >> >
> >> > Further to my post:
> >> >
> >> > When I state "Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" ", I
> >> > mean: "
> >> > Start-Printer&Faxes-HP Officejet-Properties- Color Management -
> >> > Automatic".
> >> > All the necessary color profiles associated with my HP printer (such as
> >> > sRGB,
> >> > Adobe RGB1998, etc) are correctly listed in the Color Management
> >> > screen.
> >> >
> >> > My printer is a HP Officejet G55 xi. The printer driver comes from
> >> > Windows
> >> > XP.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
Re: Color printing from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard
"Chuck" <cdkuder[ at ]msn.com> 12.07.2007 04:01:25
Some have reported less than optimum results with "Windows Adobe built-in
procedure"

Forgetting that for the moment-- Is Adobe setting an active color profile?
If so, this might be part of what causes your rsults.

"Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A6B6D4B7-848D-4D26-B261-FA0C4DC4C2B7[ at ]microsoft.com...
[Quoted Text]
> The sources of the prints are either photos from a Sony DSC-F828 camera
> (sRGB) or Gettyimages from
> http://creative.gettyimages.com/source/services/colorResources.aspx . I
get
> the same results with both.
>
> I have calibrated the display using the Windows Adobe built-in procedure.
> The gray scale looks OK, except for the last 4 black squares. The first
29
> squares look very good, becoming progressively darker. I don't think I
can
> calibrate any better.
>
> I did not change the Gettyimages picture with any application.
>
> Thanks for your answer.
>
> --
> Fred J.
>
>
> "Chuck" wrote:
>
> > What is the source of the prints.
> > Have you considered that the printer settings may be involved.
> >
> > sRGB is the usual "default" color space, and is supposedly the common
> > standard between the display, printer, scanner, etc.
> > It may or may not be the color space used by a digital camera. (Usually
is,
> > but--)
> > Have you "calibrated" the display.
> > Printer driver settings may be involved-- Selected paper type, Quality,
> > Color compensation settings, etc.
> >
> > Note also that it is possible to "double correct" without realizing it.
> > System level settings, Display driver settings, Printer driver settings,
> > application settings can interact or not.
> > In some cases, the interaction may be erratic in terms of the display
> > suddenly visually changing color compensation.
> >
> > A references "standard" picture is usually the best way to get a handle
on
> > what is where.
> > One of many sources of such an image is:
> > http://creative.gettyimages.com/source/services/colorResources.aspx
> >
> > Note: Due to images are displayed in applications such as Internet
Explorer,
> > the image will seem darker than it really is.
> > You will need to use the floating expand icon to see the true image. Pay
> > particular attention to the grey scale in the upper right hand corner.
> > When the display and video card are set properly, you should see each of
the
> > grey scale steps. Occasionally, you may find that he brightest and
darkest
> > steps blend together or appear to be the same shade. This often occurs
with
> > inexpensive monitors and LCD displays.
> >
> > The idea is to first adjust so that the displayed grey scale is
optimized,
> > and is --well --grey.
> > Next, what does a printed copy of the picture look like. Do NOT use the
> > downloaded copy of the picture for anything or in an application that
might
> > change it. Instead, use a duplicate copy. Change the printer settings to
> > change the print, not the reference picture file.
> >
> >
> > "Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:E2EDA6AC-2BFC-4247-B720-BD1D23798CDD[ at ]microsoft.com...
> > > With Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" and using Windows
XP
> > > Photoprinting Wizard, I get prints with brownish/palish flesh tones.
If I
> > > set Windows XP color management to "Manual" (say sRGB), I get good
colors.
> > > Any idea why?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > --
> > > Fred J.
> >
> >
> >


Re: Color printing from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard
Fred J. 12.07.2007 04:46:02
What I meant by "the Windows Adobe built-in (screen calibration) procedure"
is actually called Adobe Gamma. This procedure does create a color profile,
which becomes one of the color profiles available in folder
C:/WINDOWS/system32/spool/drivers/color. But it is not the active color
profile, just one of the profiles available for use.
--
Fred J.


"Chuck" wrote:

[Quoted Text]
> Some have reported less than optimum results with "Windows Adobe built-in
> procedure"
>
> Forgetting that for the moment-- Is Adobe setting an active color profile?
> If so, this might be part of what causes your rsults.
>
> "Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A6B6D4B7-848D-4D26-B261-FA0C4DC4C2B7[ at ]microsoft.com...
> > The sources of the prints are either photos from a Sony DSC-F828 camera
> > (sRGB) or Gettyimages from
> > http://creative.gettyimages.com/source/services/colorResources.aspx . I
> get
> > the same results with both.
> >
> > I have calibrated the display using the Windows Adobe built-in procedure.
> > The gray scale looks OK, except for the last 4 black squares. The first
> 29
> > squares look very good, becoming progressively darker. I don't think I
> can
> > calibrate any better.
> >
> > I did not change the Gettyimages picture with any application.
> >
> > Thanks for your answer.
> >
> > --
> > Fred J.
> >
> >
> > "Chuck" wrote:
> >
> > > What is the source of the prints.
> > > Have you considered that the printer settings may be involved.
> > >
> > > sRGB is the usual "default" color space, and is supposedly the common
> > > standard between the display, printer, scanner, etc.
> > > It may or may not be the color space used by a digital camera. (Usually
> is,
> > > but--)
> > > Have you "calibrated" the display.
> > > Printer driver settings may be involved-- Selected paper type, Quality,
> > > Color compensation settings, etc.
> > >
> > > Note also that it is possible to "double correct" without realizing it.
> > > System level settings, Display driver settings, Printer driver settings,
> > > application settings can interact or not.
> > > In some cases, the interaction may be erratic in terms of the display
> > > suddenly visually changing color compensation.
> > >
> > > A references "standard" picture is usually the best way to get a handle
> on
> > > what is where.
> > > One of many sources of such an image is:
> > > http://creative.gettyimages.com/source/services/colorResources.aspx
> > >
> > > Note: Due to images are displayed in applications such as Internet
> Explorer,
> > > the image will seem darker than it really is.
> > > You will need to use the floating expand icon to see the true image. Pay
> > > particular attention to the grey scale in the upper right hand corner.
> > > When the display and video card are set properly, you should see each of
> the
> > > grey scale steps. Occasionally, you may find that he brightest and
> darkest
> > > steps blend together or appear to be the same shade. This often occurs
> with
> > > inexpensive monitors and LCD displays.
> > >
> > > The idea is to first adjust so that the displayed grey scale is
> optimized,
> > > and is --well --grey.
> > > Next, what does a printed copy of the picture look like. Do NOT use the
> > > downloaded copy of the picture for anything or in an application that
> might
> > > change it. Instead, use a duplicate copy. Change the printer settings to
> > > change the print, not the reference picture file.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:E2EDA6AC-2BFC-4247-B720-BD1D23798CDD[ at ]microsoft.com...
> > > > With Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" and using Windows
> XP
> > > > Photoprinting Wizard, I get prints with brownish/palish flesh tones.
> If I
> > > > set Windows XP color management to "Manual" (say sRGB), I get good
> colors.
> > > > Any idea why?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > --
> > > > Fred J.
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
>
>
Re: Color printing from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard
"Yves Alarie" <rd50[ at ][ at ]pitt.edu> 12.07.2007 07:21:41
I understand that this is the only HP site you could find about this issue.
However, you stated that at this site:
"HP does not limit the printer to the sRGB profile, see:
[Quoted Text]
"
There is no mention of color profile at the above site that you cited. You
assume that since no limitation is given by HP, everything is possible.
Unfortunately, the reverse is true. If HP does not specify the color
profiles this printer will accept, then the default is sRGB.




"Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:02A2B7AA-379E-48A3-BD6E-6BD49B8F30A3[ at ]microsoft.com...
> This is the only HP site I could find adressing Windows XP AND the
> Officejet
> G55xi. I would think that if the printer was restricted to sRGB, HP would
> state it - and they don't. Where did you find out that this printer is
> restricted to sRGB?
>
> If the list means nothing, why does it print OK in "Manual" with the
> Adobe1998 profile selected?
> --
> Fred J.
>
>
> "Yves Alarie" wrote:
>
>> I did look at the hp site you cited. Nothing there about color profile.
>> Nothing. Can you tell me where on this site there is a mention of color
>> profile when printing?
>> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bpu01863&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=61740&lang=en
>>
>> Sure your list includes a dozen profiles. This means nothing. This list
>> is
>> not provided by HP for your printer.
>>
>> "Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:56AB9260-FCAB-43CB-8C65-1920F5262C8C[ at ]microsoft.com...
>> > "This printer can only use sRGB."
>> >
>> > Not really. This printer also works with Adobe 1998, and ColormatchRGB
>> > profiles. I found this out by trial and error. It works with those
>> > either
>> > from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard or from Photoshop 6.0. But
>> > Windows
>> > XP
>> > color management must be set to "Manual" and the appropriate color
>> > profile.
>> >
>> > HP does not limit the printer to the sRGB profile, see:
>> > http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bpu01863&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=61740&lang=en
>> >
>> > "What is the "Default color profile listed under Manual" and does it
>> > match
>> > the highlighted one listed for "Automatic"? Maybe this is where the
>> > problem
>> > is. "
>> >
>> > There is no color profile listed on "Automatic". On "Automatic",
>> > Windows
>> > automatically selects the best color profile from the list of
>> > associated
>> > color profiles. My list includes a dozen profiles such as sRGB,
>> > Adobe1998,
>> > ColormatchRGB, etc.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Fred J.
>> >
>> >
>> > "Yves Alarie" wrote:
>> >
>> >> This printer can only use sRGB.
>> >>
>> >> What is the "Default color profile listed under Manual" and does it
>> >> match
>> >> the highlighted one listed for "Automatic"? Maybe this is where the
>> >> problem
>> >> is.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:D09263B8-7557-4543-A633-67A765AF3541[ at ]microsoft.com...
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > Fred J.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "Fred J." wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> With Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" and using
>> >> >> Windows
>> >> >> XP
>> >> >> Photoprinting Wizard, I get prints with brownish/palish flesh
>> >> >> tones.
>> >> >> If
>> >> >> I
>> >> >> set Windows XP color management to "Manual" (say sRGB), I get good
>> >> >> colors.
>> >> >> Any idea why?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Thanks
>> >> >> --
>> >> >> Fred J.
>> >> >
>> >> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> >> >
>> >> > Further to my post:
>> >> >
>> >> > When I state "Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" ", I
>> >> > mean: "
>> >> > Start-Printer&Faxes-HP Officejet-Properties- Color Management -
>> >> > Automatic".
>> >> > All the necessary color profiles associated with my HP printer (such
>> >> > as
>> >> > sRGB,
>> >> > Adobe RGB1998, etc) are correctly listed in the Color Management
>> >> > screen.
>> >> >
>> >> > My printer is a HP Officejet G55 xi. The printer driver comes from
>> >> > Windows
>> >> > XP.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>


Re: Color printing from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard
Fred J. 12.07.2007 17:52:04
But if it only accepts sRGB, why does it print perfect Adobe1998-tagged
pictures in Windows "Manual" color management?

(As I said in my first message, my only problem is in the Windows
"Automatic" color management system, i.e Start-Printer&Faxes-HP
Officejet-Properties- Color Management -Automatic". The "Manual" color
management works OK, but it requires additional steps to use.)

--
Fred J.


"Yves Alarie" wrote:

[Quoted Text]
> I understand that this is the only HP site you could find about this issue.
> However, you stated that at this site:
> "HP does not limit the printer to the sRGB profile, see:
> >> > http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bpu01863&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=61740&lang=en
> >> >
> "
> There is no mention of color profile at the above site that you cited. You
> assume that since no limitation is given by HP, everything is possible.
> Unfortunately, the reverse is true. If HP does not specify the color
> profiles this printer will accept, then the default is sRGB.
>
>
>
>
> "Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:02A2B7AA-379E-48A3-BD6E-6BD49B8F30A3[ at ]microsoft.com...
> > This is the only HP site I could find adressing Windows XP AND the
> > Officejet
> > G55xi. I would think that if the printer was restricted to sRGB, HP would
> > state it - and they don't. Where did you find out that this printer is
> > restricted to sRGB?
> >
> > If the list means nothing, why does it print OK in "Manual" with the
> > Adobe1998 profile selected?
> > --
> > Fred J.
> >
> >
> > "Yves Alarie" wrote:
> >
> >> I did look at the hp site you cited. Nothing there about color profile.
> >> Nothing. Can you tell me where on this site there is a mention of color
> >> profile when printing?
> >> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bpu01863&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=61740&lang=en
> >>
> >> Sure your list includes a dozen profiles. This means nothing. This list
> >> is
> >> not provided by HP for your printer.
> >>
> >> "Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:56AB9260-FCAB-43CB-8C65-1920F5262C8C[ at ]microsoft.com...
> >> > "This printer can only use sRGB."
> >> >
> >> > Not really. This printer also works with Adobe 1998, and ColormatchRGB
> >> > profiles. I found this out by trial and error. It works with those
> >> > either
> >> > from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard or from Photoshop 6.0. But
> >> > Windows
> >> > XP
> >> > color management must be set to "Manual" and the appropriate color
> >> > profile.
> >> >
> >> > HP does not limit the printer to the sRGB profile, see:
> >> > http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bpu01863&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=61740&lang=en
> >> >
> >> > "What is the "Default color profile listed under Manual" and does it
> >> > match
> >> > the highlighted one listed for "Automatic"? Maybe this is where the
> >> > problem
> >> > is. "
> >> >
> >> > There is no color profile listed on "Automatic". On "Automatic",
> >> > Windows
> >> > automatically selects the best color profile from the list of
> >> > associated
> >> > color profiles. My list includes a dozen profiles such as sRGB,
> >> > Adobe1998,
> >> > ColormatchRGB, etc.
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Fred J.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Yves Alarie" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> This printer can only use sRGB.
> >> >>
> >> >> What is the "Default color profile listed under Manual" and does it
> >> >> match
> >> >> the highlighted one listed for "Automatic"? Maybe this is where the
> >> >> problem
> >> >> is.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> news:D09263B8-7557-4543-A633-67A765AF3541[ at ]microsoft.com...
> >> >> >
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > Fred J.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "Fred J." wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> With Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" and using
> >> >> >> Windows
> >> >> >> XP
> >> >> >> Photoprinting Wizard, I get prints with brownish/palish flesh
> >> >> >> tones.
> >> >> >> If
> >> >> >> I
> >> >> >> set Windows XP color management to "Manual" (say sRGB), I get good
> >> >> >> colors.
> >> >> >> Any idea why?
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Thanks
> >> >> >> --
> >> >> >> Fred J.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Further to my post:
> >> >> >
> >> >> > When I state "Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" ", I
> >> >> > mean: "
> >> >> > Start-Printer&Faxes-HP Officejet-Properties- Color Management -
> >> >> > Automatic".
> >> >> > All the necessary color profiles associated with my HP printer (such
> >> >> > as
> >> >> > sRGB,
> >> >> > Adobe RGB1998, etc) are correctly listed in the Color Management
> >> >> > screen.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > My printer is a HP Officejet G55 xi. The printer driver comes from
> >> >> > Windows
> >> >> > XP.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
Re: Color printing from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard
"Yves Alarie" <rd50[ at ][ at ]pitt.edu> 13.07.2007 00:40:03
Because you are "feeding it" sRGB pictures. Your camera is set to sRGB, your
monitor is set to sRGB and this printer simply accept sRGB no matter what.
The printer driver simply translates the color space from your camera (or
scanner) to what it is capable of printing. Even if you have a camera (or
scanner) capable of Adobe 1998 color profile, this printer cannot render the
proper print using such.

"Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D44ECE02-8E4A-47FA-9E3A-D43BECA3F3DF[ at ]microsoft.com...
[Quoted Text]
> But if it only accepts sRGB, why does it print perfect Adobe1998-tagged
> pictures in Windows "Manual" color management?
>
> (As I said in my first message, my only problem is in the Windows
> "Automatic" color management system, i.e Start-Printer&Faxes-HP
> Officejet-Properties- Color Management -Automatic". The "Manual" color
> management works OK, but it requires additional steps to use.)
>
> --
> Fred J.
>
>
> "Yves Alarie" wrote:
>
>> I understand that this is the only HP site you could find about this
>> issue.
>> However, you stated that at this site:
>> "HP does not limit the printer to the sRGB profile, see:
>> >> > http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bpu01863&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=61740&lang=en
>> >> >
>> "
>> There is no mention of color profile at the above site that you cited.
>> You
>> assume that since no limitation is given by HP, everything is possible.
>> Unfortunately, the reverse is true. If HP does not specify the color
>> profiles this printer will accept, then the default is sRGB.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:02A2B7AA-379E-48A3-BD6E-6BD49B8F30A3[ at ]microsoft.com...
>> > This is the only HP site I could find adressing Windows XP AND the
>> > Officejet
>> > G55xi. I would think that if the printer was restricted to sRGB, HP
>> > would
>> > state it - and they don't. Where did you find out that this printer is
>> > restricted to sRGB?
>> >
>> > If the list means nothing, why does it print OK in "Manual" with the
>> > Adobe1998 profile selected?
>> > --
>> > Fred J.
>> >
>> >
>> > "Yves Alarie" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I did look at the hp site you cited. Nothing there about color
>> >> profile.
>> >> Nothing. Can you tell me where on this site there is a mention of
>> >> color
>> >> profile when printing?
>> >> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bpu01863&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=61740&lang=en
>> >>
>> >> Sure your list includes a dozen profiles. This means nothing. This
>> >> list
>> >> is
>> >> not provided by HP for your printer.
>> >>
>> >> "Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:56AB9260-FCAB-43CB-8C65-1920F5262C8C[ at ]microsoft.com...
>> >> > "This printer can only use sRGB."
>> >> >
>> >> > Not really. This printer also works with Adobe 1998, and
>> >> > ColormatchRGB
>> >> > profiles. I found this out by trial and error. It works with
>> >> > those
>> >> > either
>> >> > from Windows XP Photoprinting Wizard or from Photoshop 6.0. But
>> >> > Windows
>> >> > XP
>> >> > color management must be set to "Manual" and the appropriate color
>> >> > profile.
>> >> >
>> >> > HP does not limit the printer to the sRGB profile, see:
>> >> > http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bpu01863&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=61740&lang=en
>> >> >
>> >> > "What is the "Default color profile listed under Manual" and does it
>> >> > match
>> >> > the highlighted one listed for "Automatic"? Maybe this is where the
>> >> > problem
>> >> > is. "
>> >> >
>> >> > There is no color profile listed on "Automatic". On "Automatic",
>> >> > Windows
>> >> > automatically selects the best color profile from the list of
>> >> > associated
>> >> > color profiles. My list includes a dozen profiles such as sRGB,
>> >> > Adobe1998,
>> >> > ColormatchRGB, etc.
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > Fred J.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "Yves Alarie" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> This printer can only use sRGB.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> What is the "Default color profile listed under Manual" and does it
>> >> >> match
>> >> >> the highlighted one listed for "Automatic"? Maybe this is where the
>> >> >> problem
>> >> >> is.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "Fred J." <FredJ[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> >> news:D09263B8-7557-4543-A633-67A765AF3541[ at ]microsoft.com...
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > --
>> >> >> > Fred J.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > "Fred J." wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> With Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" and using
>> >> >> >> Windows
>> >> >> >> XP
>> >> >> >> Photoprinting Wizard, I get prints with brownish/palish flesh
>> >> >> >> tones.
>> >> >> >> If
>> >> >> >> I
>> >> >> >> set Windows XP color management to "Manual" (say sRGB), I get
>> >> >> >> good
>> >> >> >> colors.
>> >> >> >> Any idea why?
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Thanks
>> >> >> >> --
>> >> >> >> Fred J.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Further to my post:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > When I state "Windows XP color management set to "Automatic" ",
>> >> >> > I
>> >> >> > mean: "
>> >> >> > Start-Printer&Faxes-HP Officejet-Properties- Color Management -
>> >> >> > Automatic".
>> >> >> > All the necessary color profiles associated with my HP printer
>> >> >> > (such
>> >> >> > as
>> >> >> > sRGB,
>> >> >> > Adobe RGB1998, etc) are correctly listed in the Color
>> >> >> > Management
>> >> >> > screen.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > My printer is a HP Officejet G55 xi. The printer driver comes
>> >> >> > from
>> >> >> > Windows
>> >> >> > XP.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>


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