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SP Series Info Central
How do I choose the correct order for changing color settings?
1 First, decide whether you want to use the printer’s color profile. The printer’s color profile assumes
colors on the cards are adjusted from the input device to the Windows default profile, and adjusts from
the Windows profile to the printer’s color profile.
To use the printer’s color profile, check Match Monitor. (Most monitors do not use a color profile.)
2 Change the Brightness setting, if needed.
3 Change the Contrast setting, if needed.
4 Change the Sharpness setting, if needed.
5 Change the Color Balance settings, if needed.
How do I make photos brighter?
1 After making a sample card, click on the pointer in the Brightness box.
2 Drag the slider to the new position.
3 Wait a moment while the Color Image Preview changes to show the effect of the new setting.
4 If preview shows the change you want, click the Apply Changes button. If not, return to step 2.
5 Print a sample card, using the same method as you used in What should I do before changing color
settings?
– In the card creation application, print one or more sample cards.
– Click the Print Sample Card button to print a card.
6 Use a permanent marker to mark the back of the card with a 2 (or the next number if repeating these
steps).
– If you printed the sample card from the Color Settings tab, the current settings are printed on the
card.
– If you printed the sample card from the card creation application, record the new Brightness setting
on the card.
7 Evaluate the appearance of the sample card(s).
– If the brightness is decreased all the way, the white color in a card might become slightly darker.
8 Repeat these steps until the sample cards meet your requirements.
How do I change the contrast?
1 After making a sample card, click on the pointer in the Contrast box.
2 Drag the pointer to the new position. Move to the right to increase the contrast.
3 Wait a moment while the Color Image Preview changes to show the effect of the new setting.
4 If preview shows the change you want, click the Apply Changes button. If not, return to step 2.
5 Print a sample card. (Use the same method as you used in What should I do before changing color
settings?.)
– In the card creation application, print one or more sample cards.
– Click the Print Sample Card button to print a card.