: Converting .ai files to .pdf and priting through .pdf but the colors don't match I am converting a design made in illustrator CC to PDF, but when I printed it through PDF the colors are so

@Gloria351

You might have to calibrate your screen.
It's basically a process that makes sure the screen shows colors as they are printed.
I'd add a link to a calibration tutorial but the best is to look for one specific to your specific screen, and even better if you know which kind of printer you will be using, look for how to calibrate your specific screen to the specific printer

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@Pierce403

Make sure that your illustrated document is in CMYK! If you are using any RGB colors they will appear differently when converted to PDF in default settings. You can have a PDF with RGB colors however all printers will print in CMYK. This is most likely the reason you are seeing a variation in color. Other things to consider might be; printer calibration, monitor calibration, the color profile used in the pdf etc. Good luck!

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