New files with grey background

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Neil_Mason
Jun 29, 2004
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Hi,
When I create a new file in Photoshop 7 (dimensions 9.5 by 4.75), I appear to be working on a blank template (white)but when the document is printed it has a grey background to it, which upon closer inspection can be seen in the print preview.

Can anyone tell me what I’m doing wrong….

Many thanks
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Mac_McDougald
Jun 29, 2004
Is your New File using White, or Background Color?
If Background color, is BG color really set to pure white?

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Neil_Mason
Jun 29, 2004
Silly question I know but how do I set the background to pure white. If I just select white shouldnt that be enough ??
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Mac_McDougald
Jun 29, 2004
If in new file, you check "white", yes, that is enough, should be pure white.

Look at some of your print output choices under Profile and Intent. Try Same As Source, or Printer Color Management if you’re not doing a strict color profiled workflow.

I’m sure some other printing gurus will be by soon if that doesn’t do it.

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Neil_Mason
Jun 29, 2004
Still no good, the background still appears to be white but when checked in print preview its a slightly off white….this is going to be something silly I know but it’s driving me mad trying to figure out whats going on…..
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Mac_McDougald
Jun 29, 2004
– With image open in PS, turn on Info palette. Run tool across white area. It really IS 255/255/255, right?

– Have you set any kind of color correction in your print driver settings? Try selecting different printer in Page Setup/Printer while on the preview page. Load a PostScript printer, set to file if you don’t have another one installed.

See if it looks gray only when viewed with that one printer.

Mac
NM
Neil_Mason
Jun 29, 2004
Done all that and still no good….like I said, it’s going to be something silly but I just dont know what……….
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LenHewitt
Jun 29, 2004
RE-run Adobe gamma and create a new monitor profile too.
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Pierre_Courtejoie
Jun 29, 2004
What is the rendering intent you used for color management? are you color managing in Photoshop or inside the printer drivers?

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