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Printed Colors Do Not Match the Colors on the Screen

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Article ID:241993
Last Review:January 25, 2007
Revision:2.1
This article was previously published under Q241993
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SYMPTOMS

When you use a Windows-based program to print color text or graphics to a color printer, the printed color may not match the color on your screen.

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CAUSE

This issue can occur because you are using the Unidrv.dll file that is included with Microsoft Windows.

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RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact the manufacturer of your printer to obtain the latest printer driver.

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MORE INFORMATION

This issue is known to occur when you use one of the printers in the following list:
•Canon BubbleJet BJC-4100
•Epson Stylus Color
•Epson Stylus Pro
•Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 855C
•Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 1600C
For information about these printers, please click one of the following links to view the appropriate Web site:

Canon

http://www.canon.com (http://www.canon.com)

Epson

http://www.epson.com (http://www.epson.com)

Hewlett-Packard

http://www.hp.com (http://www.hp.com)
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APPLIES TO
•Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
•Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
•Microsoft Windows 95

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