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February 9, 2017
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picture is correct on screen but prints in a mirror image

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picture is correct on screen but prints in a mirror image

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    Correct answer jane-e

    If you were in Photoshop, as an example, checking Emulsion Down in the Print dialog box would cause that. Check your print settings in the software you are using.

    We can move this to the correct forum when you tell us the software.

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    NB, colourmanagement
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    January 12, 2022

    IF it’s a MAC, reset printing system:

    On your Mac, choose Apple menu System Preferences, then click Printers & Scanners

    Press and hold the Control key as you click in the list at the left, then choose “Reset printing system” from the menu that appears.

    After you reset the printing system, the list of printers in Printers & Scanners preferences is empty.

    Reinstall the print driver, only from the manufacturer, not Apple.

     

     

    Here is some general Adobe [Mac and Win] info on printing problems,

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/troubleshoot-printing-problems.html

    Simple reset: hold the space bar when you open the print window. It resets the print dialogs

     

    if that doesn’t help -

    Perhaps try resetting Photoshop preferences?

    Resetting restores Photoshop's internal preferences, which are saved when Photoshop closes. If they become corrupt then various issues can occur.

     

    Here’s some info on how to do that:

     

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html

    And

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/quick-tips-how-to-reset-photoshop-preferences/td-p/12502668

     

    You may want to backup your settings and your custom presets, brushes & actions before restoring Photoshop's preferences.

    Here is general info that:  https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html#BackupPhotoshoppreferences

     

    Also take a look at the following article and check if that helps: 

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/printing-color-management-photoshop1.html

     

     

     

    It may even be time to reinstall Photoshop.

     

    Use the Adobe CC cleaner tool to remove all traces first.

    Uninstall Photoshop BUT make sure to choose the option “Yes, remove app preference”.

     

    Once that process finishes, start the installation process and look into the “Advanced Options”. Uncheck “Import previous settings and preferences” and choose to “Remove old versions”.

     

    I hope this helps

    neil barstow, colourmanagement net :: adobe forum volunteer

    google me "neil barstow colourmanagement" for lots of free articles on colour management

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    Participant
    December 3, 2020

    I have the same problem. When I print a document in Photoshop (version 21.1.2) on a Macintosh (10.15.7). I get this behavior when printing both to a Canon inkjet printer and to a Brother laser printer.

     

    I cannot find any "emulsion down" setting in the print dialog box or print settings.

    Ussnorway7605025
    Legend
    December 3, 2020

    its under functions mate

    jane-e
    Community Expert
    jane-eCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    February 9, 2017

    If you were in Photoshop, as an example, checking Emulsion Down in the Print dialog box would cause that. Check your print settings in the software you are using.

    We can move this to the correct forum when you tell us the software.

    Sheena Kaul
    Legend
    February 9, 2017
    Participant
    March 22, 2018

    Sheena,

    I have this problem also.  I checked Photoshop settings and the Emulsion Down setting is not checked.  Is there something else that would cause this problem?  I have an Epson SC P400 printer, just FYI.

    Sheena Kaul
    Legend
    February 9, 2017

    Hi John,

    Please specify the application that you are using.

    Regards,

    Sheena