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I just got an Epson Artisan 810 today and my five year old HP printer prints much better quality than it does. I tried at least 7 different ICC profiles from Photoshop and they all look horrible. The color is nice but every picture comes out dark, what is going on? I used their printer paper profile and their Epson sRGB and no success and I already lost half of my ink trying to get it to print correctly.

So is it something I am doing wrong the HP looks exactly what the monitor looks like (with some colors out of gamut) and it is using cheap toner replacement ink. So my question is When I let Photoshop manage my color why is it printing so dark, it is not much better when the printer manages it either. What gives? Thanks.

Hi,

I have an Epson Stylus Photo R800 printer and I’m using HP Premium Plus Photo (Part no C6832A) but the colors aren’t printing out as I expect.

Where can I find the ICC profiles for the HP paper that will work on my Epson printer? I’ve googled, but can’t find them anywhere on the HP website. I want to be able to select the paper type from within Photoshop when printing. Other paper types are in the profiles dropdown but not the paper I’m using.

Thanks,
Ciaran.

I’m a really cheap photographer. I bought a piece of crap printer because it was all I could afford for now. I’d like to print some of my photos, but I want to be sure to get the most accurate colors as possible.

I’ve been searching for hours on Google, looking for some profiles for my Epson CX 5500/Premium Glossy Photo Paper combo. I can’t find the ICC Profiles for this printer anywhere. The printer driver came with three basic ICC Profiles, but they are useless since they’re just basic Adobe profiles that I already had.

I’m a proficient Photoshop CS3 user, so I’d appreciate knowledgeable responses to this question. I’m sure that somewhere on the internet there is a giant database of all of Epson’s ICC Profiles. Does anybody know where I could find such a thing? I tried several of Epson’s websites, but could find nothing appropriate. The CX5500 is an Asian model.

I only want educated answers. If you’re a moron who’s just looking to give short stupid answers on this site, please move on. No morons allowed. Thanks.
Uh, I’m not sure what talking about bmsx, but if I’m already using CS3, why would I need a pirated license for it? And is this really the place to be promoting pirated software?

If you are planning to set up a business that deals with graphic design or printing, it is important that you are knowledgeable about International Color Consortium (ICC) profiles.  With so different software programs now used for design and publishing purposes, ICC profiles would ensure that the quality of the images that you design and print would stay the same.Knowing about ICC profiles would also be beneficial for you even if you are a design student or just beginning your career with a well-known design firm.  Here are some of the basic information that you would need to know about International Color Consortium (ICC) profiles.What is the International Color Consortium (ICC)?The International Color Consortium (ICC) was established back in 1993 in order to create a standardize color management system.  The proprietors of the International Color Consortium (ICC) found that different software programs used by designers and publishers have varying color management systems.  As such, it has become common that what was designed using one software program may not appear exactly the same when viewed in another.How does the International Color Consortium (ICC) Work?The International Color Consortium (ICC) works by removing any areas of uncertainty that arise from viewing design materials through the use of two or more software programs.  This happens because there are some software programs that use an RGB color management system while others use a CMYK color management system.  The International Color Consortium (ICC) provides profiles which serves as look-up tables.  These tables are to help a designer view the different properties of a color space.  How to Optimize Your Work using the International Color Consortium (ICC)In order for you to get the most out of using the International Color Consortium (ICC), the first thing that you would need to do is to calibrate your computer monitor.  The next thing that you would need to do is to download the International Color Consortium (ICC) profiles for your scanner and your printer.  There are a lot of websites published over the Internet where you can easily download.  You can also go directly to the International Color Consortium (ICC)’s website to register and download this.  The ICC profile would depend on the brand of both your scanner and your printer.  Once you have completed this, the next thing to do is to ensure that all your design software programs are set using an RGB color management system.  One Final Note…Currently, the widely available ICC profiles are those for Epson and Canon printers and scanners.  If you are using other printer and scanner brands and want to take advantage of using ICC profiles, you can contact the International Color Consortium directly to get one for a fee.