Prints too dark

[Damien Symonds]

It really sounds like graphics card interference in your new computer, doesn't it?  I can't think of any other explanation.

Maybe see if it's possible to temporarily turn off the graphics card?

[Mankro]

Sorry that last comment may be misleading.  

 

When I bought the new computer I used the old spyder calibrator that I was using on my previous computer which I didn't have a problem when it came to printing. 

I installed the spyder calibrator on the new computer and my prints were too dark .  I think that was the spyder elite. I can see if I can find it if you like

I have no idea how to turn it off. 

[Mankro]

Should I install the older version of photoshop and see if it's the same in that? 

 

[Damien Symonds]

I guess so

[Mankro]

Ok, I will let you know how I go

[Mankro]

I installed the older version of photoshop and it appears to be the same as the new version

I know you say you should never view images in the photos app but I'm wondering why it would be a better representation of my print when I do?  Any thoughts on that Damien? 

[Damien Symonds]

Pure coincidence.  Put it out of your mind.

Gonna have to turn off the graphics card.

[Mankro]

Ok, I will have to see if I can find someone that can show me how to do that because I have no idea.

[Damien Symonds]

I don't either, sorry

[Damien Symonds]

I think I'm wrong about this.  You can't turn off a graphics card altogether, it seems.  We just need to make it run in basic mode.

[Mankro]

Ok so do you have any idea how to do that?  I was going to call geeks 2 u tomorrow. 

[Damien Symonds]

Oh, I forgot to ask, what kind of cable is connecting your monitor to your computer?

[Mankro]

I know you are going to scream at me for this but I have to use the old school cable not an HDMI cord.  If I use the HDMI cord I get all these coloured lines flickering on the screen and also the icons on the desktop move off to the edge so I can only see half of them.  It's been like that since I bought it years ago.  

[Damien Symonds]

Ohhhhh ....

[Damien Symonds]

Yeah, that's bad.  Let's try to fix that.

[Mankro]

I've tried multiple HDMI cords and I always get the same result.

[Damien Symonds]

On both computers?

[Mankro]

Yes on both computers.  I tried again this morning.

[Damien Symonds]

Then it's time for a new screen.  Let's not waste any more time on this.

However, when I say "new" I don't actually mean new.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/195567190503489/permalink/2659777307415786/

[Mankro]

Thanks Damien, I will take a look 

 

[Damien Symonds]

I've just been browsing gumtree in your area.  There are some excellent IPS screens for sale.

[Mankro]

I saw this one on market place Damien.  I have no idea what I'm looking for spec wise.  Would this be ok?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1394547907375349/

[Damien Symonds]

Gosh yes, good choice.  The Dell Ultrasharps are great.  I'm running one myself.

[Mankro]

This might be a silly question but there is no chance it wouldn't be compatible with my computer? 

[Mankro]

Buying a new monitor is not going to fix the problems I'm having with the prints too dark is it?