VarioLink 2650cp Series User’s Guide182These differences between monitor colors and printer colorsare the main reasons why printed colors do not always matchthe colors displayed on screen.Monitor SettingsThe brightness and contrast controls on your monitor canchange how your document looks on-screen.Your monitor color temperature also influences how "warm" or"cool" the colors look.There are several settings found on a typical monitor:5000k * or D50Warmest; yellowish lighting.Typically used in graphics arts environments.6500k * or D65CoolerApproximates daylight conditions.9300k *CoolThe default setting for many monitors and televisionsets.*k = degrees Kelvin, a measurement of temperatureMacintosh OS 10.2 and 10.3You can calibrate your monitor’s color regimen in SystemPreferences → Displays → Color.Software SettingsMany software applications have their own color settings.The application settings may override the settings in theprinter driver.NOTESeveral of the Color Matching options make reference toyour monitor’s Color Temperature.Many monitors allow you to adjust the color temperaturethrough their control panels.
