Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data
When people print images taken with digital cameras, they sometimes feel that the printed color tones differ
from those of actual image or those displayed on the monitor.
To get the print results as close as possible to the desired color tones, you must select a printing method
that is best suited to the application software used or to your purpose.
Color Management
Devices such as digital cameras, scanners, monitors, and printers handle color differently. Color
management (color matching) is a method that manages device-dependent "colors" as a common color
space.
For Windows, a color management system called "ICM" is built into the operating system.
Adobe RGB and sRGB are popularly used as common color spaces. Adobe RGB has a wider color space
than sRGB.
ICC profiles convert device-dependent "colors" into a common color space. By using an ICC profile and
carrying out color management, you can draw out the color space of the image data within the color
reproduction area that the printer can express.
Selecting a Printing Method Suited to the Image Data
The recommended printing method depends on the color space (Adobe RGB or sRGB) of the image data
or the application software to be used.
There are two typical printing methods.
Check the color space (Adobe RGB or sRGB) of the image data and the application software to be used,
and then select the printing method suited to your purpose.
Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver
Describes the procedure for printing sRGB data by using the color correction function of the printer driver.
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To print using Canon Digital Photo Color
The printer prints data with color tints that most people prefer, reproducing colors of the original image
data and producing three-dimensional effects and high, sharp contrasts.
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To print by directly applying editing and touch-up results of an application software
When printing the data, the printer brings out subtle color difference between dark and light areas, while
leaving the darkest and lightest areas intact.
When printing the data, the printer applies fine adjustment results, such as brightness adjustments made
with an application software.
Describes the procedure for printing by using the color space of Adobe RGB or sRGB effectively.
You can print with a common color space by setting up the application software and the printer driver so
that the color management matches the input ICC profile of the image data.
The method for setting up the printer driver differs depending on the application software to be used.
Summary of Contents for MX450 series
Page 1: ...MX450 series Online Manual Faxing English ...
Page 113: ...MX450 series Online Manual Printing Copying English ...
Page 115: ...Printing from a Computer Printing with Application Software that You are Using Printer Driver ...
Page 166: ...Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast ...
Page 214: ...Handling Precautions Shipping the Bluetooth Unit ...
Page 237: ...Bluetooth Settings Setting Bluetooth Printing Bluetooth settings Screen ...
Page 271: ...Information about Network Connection Useful Information about Network Connection 13 ...
Page 282: ...Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel 24 ...
Page 298: ...Loading Paper Originals Loading Paper Loading Originals Inserting the USB Flash Drive 40 ...
Page 311: ...Printing Area Printing Area Other Sizes than Letter Legal Envelopes Letter Legal Envelopes 53 ...
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Page 324: ...Inserting the USB Flash Drive Inserting the USB Flash Drive Removing the USB Flash Drive 66 ...
Page 327: ...Replacing a FINE Cartridge Replacing a FINE Cartridge Checking the Ink Status 69 ...
Page 389: ...Information about Network Connection Useful Information about Network Connection 131 ...
Page 470: ...MX450 series Online Manual Scanning English ...
Page 495: ...Scanned images are saved according to the settings ...
Page 529: ...You can restore the settings in the displayed screen to the default settings ...
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Page 553: ...Related Topic Basic Mode Tab ...
Page 601: ...Reset all adjustments saturation color balance brightness contrast histogram and tone curve ...
Page 608: ... Output by page Outputs the scanned documents in the correct page order ...
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Page 654: ...MX450 series Online Manual Troubleshooting English ...
Page 658: ...Problems with Printing Quality Print Results Not Satisfactory Ink Is Not Ejected ...
Page 659: ...Problems with Scanning Problems with Scanning Scan Results Not Satisfactory Software Problems ...
Page 707: ...Problems with Printing Quality Print Results Not Satisfactory Ink Is Not Ejected ...
Page 727: ...Problems with Scanning Problems with Scanning Scan Results Not Satisfactory Software Problems ...
Page 764: ...Problems with Bluetooth Communication Printer Cannot be Registered Printing Does Not Start ...
Page 801: ...1202 Cause The paper output cover is open Action Close the paper output cover ...
Page 803: ...1401 Cause The FINE cartridge is not installed Action Install the FINE cartridge ...
Page 834: ...5B02 Cause Printer error has occurred Action Contact the service center ...
Page 835: ...5B03 Cause Printer error has occurred Action Contact the service center ...
Page 836: ...5B04 Cause Printer error has occurred Action Contact the service center ...
Page 837: ...5B05 Cause Printer error has occurred Action Contact the service center ...
Page 838: ...5B12 Cause Printer error has occurred Action Contact the service center ...
Page 839: ...5B13 Cause Printer error has occurred Action Contact the service center ...
Page 840: ...5B14 Cause Printer error has occurred Action Contact the service center ...
Page 841: ...5B15 Cause Printer error has occurred Action Contact the service center ...