Are your prints too dark? Simple fixes and tips for photo editing and printing

Why do prints come out too dark. Is it your printer or have you just got your screen set too bright. From screen adjustment to how your screen is set up when editing. Getting an art/photo print which looks right. The free printer test image is at https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/p... 00:00 Start 00:16 Why are prints too dark? 01:02 Monitor calibration and profiling 01:58 Will a cheaper model work for you? 02:30 Settings? 03:10 Other ways which help 03:22 What a test image tells you 04:40 Prints still dark 05:02 Edit/viewing setup - the background 08:00 Changing papers 08:42 The simple levels adjustment 09:39 Allowing for different print lighting The video looking at editing the Orwell print is at    • Making a large B&W print - why you need a ...   From photo to print. How I edited a 100MP image, but more importantly why I edited it the way I did. Why the journey is easier with a destination. Why the final print was on a different paper. Calibrite Display Plus HL - the basics of calibrating and profiling your screen    • Calibrite Display Plus HL - the basics of ...   One of my many detailed monitor calibrator reviews https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/i... For a full categorised index of all my videos, see: https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/k... ----------------- If you'd like to make a small donation, I have a Kofi page: "Buy me a coffee" https://ko-fi.com/keithcooper ----------------- My articles and videos are always free to access. Any help with running this channel is gratefully received. ----------------- I also have some affiliate links which earn me a commission if used. US Amazon photo/print gear: https://amzn.to/3l9vJC6 B&H Photo: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/?BI=2008... Adorama: https://www.adorama.com/?utm_source=r...