The colors of my printouts do not match the colors on my computer monitor. What should I do?

• Try the following:

  • Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper you loaded.
  • For best results, use genuine Epson ink and paper.
  • Make sure your printer software is not set to print in Advanced B&W Photo or Grayscale.
  • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary.
  • The ink cartridges may be old or low on ink, and you may need to replace them.
  • After you print, the colors on your printout will need some time to set as the ink dries. During this time, the colors may look different than you expect. To reduce the drying time, avoid stacking your prints on top of each other.
  • Your printed colors can never exactly match your on-screen colors. However, you can use a color management system to get as close as possible. Try using the color management options in your printer software.
  Related concepts
  Print Head Nozzle Check
  Print Head Cleaning
  Related tasks
  Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
  Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows
  Selecting Additional Settings - Windows
  Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X
  Managing Color - OS X