Choosing a color matching method, Rgb or cmyk – Oki 2426 User Manual

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Paper Type

The type of paper used can also significantly affect the printed color.
For example, a printout on recycled paper can look duller than one
on specially formulated glossy paper.

Choosing a Color Matching Method

There is no one correct way to achieve a good color match between
the document displayed on your monitor, and its printed equivalent.
There are many factors involved in achieving accurate and
reproducible color.

However, the following guidelines may help in achieving good color
output from your printer. There are several suggested methods,
depending on the type of document you are printing.

RGB or CMYK?

The guidelines for choosing a color matching method make
distinctions between Red, Green, Blue (RGB) and Cyan, Magenta,
Yellow, Black (CMYK).

Generally, most office documents you print will be in RGB format.
This is the most common, and, if you do not know your document’s
color mode, assume that it is RGB.

Typically CMYK documents are only used in professional Desktop
Publishing and Graphics applications.

NOTE

These suggestions are for guidance only. Your results may
vary depending on the application from which you are
printing. Some applications will override any color matching
settings in the printer driver without warning.

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