Skip to main content
M
majidx56571264
Inspiring
June 16, 2023
Answered

PDF file exported from Illustrator is not being printed in rich colors

  • June 16, 2023
  • 1 reply
  • 776 views

When I print a file to my canon printer directly from illustrator I get a very good print with rich colors but when I convert the file to PDF and print the PDF file I get a pale print (light colors and the black is not really black, it is dark grey). The file is in CMYK. I've used PDF/X-4:2010 to export PDF files. I tried to set the color conversion to "No Conversion" and "Convert to Destination", and I've set the Destination to Document CMYK - U.S. Web Coated (SWOP) v2. I have read other solutions and non worked for me so far. I am still not able to get a good result. Can someone help please?

 

Illustrator V26.5 64bit, Adobe Acrobat Pro Version 2023.001.20174 64bit. My printer is Canon Pixma G1411

    This topic has been closed for replies.
    Correct answer majidx56571264

    Does this need to be in CMYK? You might get brighter results with RGB. And then also: set up your color management and igure out which color profile works best with the printer. Also: you might want to figure out color handling generally. The printer driver maybe has its own color settings that might clash with what the applications do.


    Thank you everyone! I've finally found the problem. It turned out that I was choosing the wrong paper type from the printing options. I didn't imagine that printing quality may change that much when we choose a different paper type!

    1 reply

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 16, 2023

    Those inkjet printers generally produce brighter results with RGB colors.

    When you use Acrobat for printing, it brings its own engine with it which might interfere with the printer settings.

    M
    majidx56571264Author
    Inspiring
    June 16, 2023

    Is there a way around this? I need to use Acrobat to print instead of printing directly using Illustrator. 

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 16, 2023

    Does this need to be in CMYK? You might get brighter results with RGB. And then also: set up your color management and igure out which color profile works best with the printer. Also: you might want to figure out color handling generally. The printer driver maybe has its own color settings that might clash with what the applications do.

    Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
    Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices