Oki C6150n C6150 User's Guide (English) - Page 184

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 General Information NOTE These suggestions are for guidance only. Your results may vary depending on the application from which you are printing. Some applications override, without warning, any color matching settings in the printer driver. There is no one 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. However, the following guidelines may help in achieving good color output from your printer. There are several suggested methods. The method you choose is determined by the type of document you are printing. • most common [RGB]. See page 184. • professional desktop publishing and graphics [CMYK]. See page 184. • photographic images. See page 185. • specific colors (i.e., a company logo). See page 186. • printing vivid colors. See page 186. RGB or CMYK? The RGB color model is based on the three primary colors of light; Red, Green and Blue. This model is used by scanners, digital cameras and computer monitors. The CMYK color model is based on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black printer inks or toners. C6150 User's Guide 184