Predictable Printing with Soft Proofing
Luminous Landscape have a useful guide to soft-proofing; what it is, how to use it, and why it will make your prints look better.
“But, even with a proper profile for your particular screen, as well as printer / paper / ink combinations, many photographers are often disappointed with the results. What appears on screen simply doesn’t match what is seen on the print, especially with regard to colour intensity and saturation. There is a solution, and it’s known as soft proofing.”