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July 21, 2020
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Printing From InDesign to Epson inkjet

  • July 21, 2020
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When I print, the color is muted and some of the fine lines drop out. When I print the same file to a laser printer, it looks much better brighter--crisp. Prints look great from other apps. What can I do?

 

i talked to Epson tech, and they say to ask Adobe because the printer is working as it should, based on test prints from other apps.

 

 

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Correct answer Derek Cross

Try PDF/X-4

 

There are lots of factors why your indesign document might not be printing accurately.

Have a look at this Linkedin Learning online video training course (you can get 30-days free access):

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/indesign-color-management/welcome

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Mike Witherell
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Mike WitherellCommunity Expert
Community Expert
July 21, 2020

Laser toner dust can never look like inkjet piezo-electric wet ink splashes. With good color management, the overall color tone can be close, but the essential appearance of laser vs inkjet will always seem different.

 

Most agree that, yes, export to PDF and print from the PDF.

Mike Witherell
davidg96479497
davidg96479497Author
Inspiring
July 21, 2020

Thanks, Mike!

Derek Cross
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Derek CrossCommunity Expert
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July 21, 2020

Which version of InDesign and OS?
Are you printing from a PDF created from your InDesign document, if so, which type?

Are your images in RGB color mode?

    davidg96479497
    davidg96479497Author
    Inspiring
    July 21, 2020

    Thanks for your reply, Derek.

    InDesign v 15.1.1

    OS Catalina 10.15.5

     

    I'm printing directly from InDesign. Should I be converting it to a PDF first? I tried that and it looked a little better. Doesn't look as good as the laserprint. Colors are not true.

     

    The image is RGB, created in Adobe Fresco/Photoshop.

     

    Derek Cross
    Community Expert
    Derek CrossCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    July 21, 2020

    Try PDF/X-4

     

    There are lots of factors why your indesign document might not be printing accurately.

    Have a look at this Linkedin Learning online video training course (you can get 30-days free access):

    https://www.linkedin.com/learning/indesign-color-management/welcome

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