How Your Software Application Displays Color; Paper Type; Choosing A Color Matching Method - Oki C5150n Technical Reference Manual

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There are several settings found on a typical monitor:

• 5000k*

Warmest; yellowish lighting, typically used in graphics arts

environments.

• 6500k

Cooler; approximates daylight conditions.

• 9300k

Cool; the default setting for many monitors and television sets.

*k = degrees Kelvin, a measurement of temperature

How Your Software Application Displays Color

Some graphics applications such as CorelDRAW

Photoshop

such as Microsoft

or user manual for more information.

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.

There is no one correct way to achieve a good match between the

document displayed on your monitor and its printed equivalent.

There are many factors involved in achieving accurate and

reproducible color.

may display color differently from "office" applications

Word. Please see your application's on-line help

Color Print Matching • 8

or Adobe

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