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Matching colors
The process of matching printer output color to your monitor is quite
complex because printers and computer monitors use different
methods of producing color. Monitors display colors by light pixels
using an RGB (red, green, blue) color process, but printers print
colors using a CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) process.
Several factors can influence your ability to match printed colors to
those on your monitor. These factors include:
● Print media
● Printer colorants (inks or toners for example)
● Printing process (inkjet, press or laser technology for example)
● Overhead lighting
● Personal differences in perception of color
● Software applications
● Printer drivers
● PC operating system
● Monitors
● Video cards and drivers
For most users, the best method for matching colors on your screen
to your printer is to print sRGB colors. The HP Color LaserJet 4550
uses HP ColorSmart II, which uses sRGB and automatically
optimizes color output. Keep in mind the above factors when colors
on your screen do not perfectly match your printed colors.