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.
sRGB is one of the common color spaces that is frequently used.
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 (sRGB) of the image data or the
application software to be used.
There are two typical printing methods.
Check the color space (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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
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Summary of Contents for Pixma MG6821
Page 27: ...Using the Machine Printing Photos from a Computer Copying Originals Printing Photos 27...
Page 160: ...Loading Paper Loading Plain Paper Photo Paper Loading Envelopes 160...
Page 183: ...Replacing Ink Replacing Ink Checking Ink Status 183...
Page 189: ...When an ink tank is out of ink replace it immediately with a new one Ink Tips 189...
Page 226: ...Safety Safety Precautions Regulatory Information 226...
Page 231: ...Main Components and Their Use Main Components Power Supply Using the Operation Panel 231...
Page 232: ...Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel 232...
Page 256: ...Note The effects of the quiet mode may be less depending on the print quality settings 256...
Page 272: ...Language selection Changes the language for the messages and menus on the touch screen 272...
Page 283: ...Network Connection Network Connection Tips 283...
Page 331: ...5 Delete Deletes the selected IP address from the list 331...
Page 379: ...Printing Area Printing Area Other Sizes than Letter Legal Envelopes Letter Legal Envelopes 379...
Page 410: ...Note Selecting Scaled changes the printable area of the document 410...
Page 421: ...Related Topic Changing the Printer Operation Mode 421...
Page 443: ...Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast 443...
Page 449: ...Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast 449...
Page 529: ...Printing Using Canon Application Software My Image Garden Guide Easy PhotoPrint Guide 529...
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Page 764: ...Adjusting Cropping Frames ScanGear 764...
Page 792: ...Scanning starts then the scanned image appears in the application 792...
Page 799: ...Scanning Tips Resolution Data Formats Color Matching 799...
Page 837: ...If icon is displayed Go to check 4 Cannot Find Machine During Wireless LAN Setup Check 4 837...
Page 990: ...1660 Cause A ink tank is not installed What to Do Install the ink tank 990...