Oki C6150n C6150 User's Guide (English) - Page 182

These differences between monitor colors and printer colors are the main reasons why printed colors do not always match the colors displayed on screen. Monitor Settings The brightness and contrast controls on your monitor can change how your document looks on-screen. Your monitor color temperature also influences how "warm" or "cool" the colors look. NOTE Several of the Color Matching options make reference to your monitor's Color Temperature. Many monitors allow you to adjust the color temperature through their control panels. There are several settings found on a typical monitor: 5000k * or D50 Warmest; yellowish lighting. Typically used in graphics arts environments. 6500k * or D65 Cooler Approximates daylight conditions. 9300k * Cool The default setting for many monitors and television sets. *k = degrees Kelvin, a measurement of temperature Macintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3 You can calibrate your monitor's color regimen in System Preferences → Displays → Color. Software Settings Many software applications have their own color settings. The application settings may override the settings in the printer driver. C6150 User's Guide 182