Lightroom 1.1 versus PSE 5.0 -- printing

[PATB]

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I use an Epson PictureMate PM240 to print 4x6 proofs from scanned negatives and slides. So far, even without calibration, the prints I get using Photoshop Elements 5 (and previously 3.0) have been good enough. I understand that the PictureMate is not exactly a pro printer, but I like its small size and output for what I need it for.

 

I recently loaded Lightroom 1.1 for a 30 day trial. I like the idea of getting DNG files from Vuescan for a touch of processing in lightroom without having to save the files. I also love the user interface and workflow. However, for some reason, I cannot get a decent print to the PictureMate from Lightroom. I can use the same DNG file in PSE 5.0 and get a print close to what I see on my monitor.

 

Is this the case where Lightroom needs a special printer profile? I don't have any for the PictureMate and my monitor is not calibrated. Still, I cannot understand why I can get good prints from PSE and (Photoshop CS3, at least the trial beta version) but not Lightroom. You would think the printing would be the same in Lightroom and Photosho/PSE.

 

Any ideas?

[stanfordu]

I just started Lightroom and I use an Epson 2200. Had same problem but solved by going into epson software advanced adjustment and change to ICM color management

no color adjust in order to get good prints. This allows the Lightroom software to take over.

[lesh]

You might find this article on colour management interesting.

 

Adobe Lightroom

[PATB]

Thanks for the replies I tried changing color profiles to no avail. Too bad I really like the Lightroom workflow; I guess I will have to stick to PSE for now.

 

---Pat