Color problem printing with xp service pack 2

[STU]

problems printing with xp service pack 2 printer output is barker than original photo : fix? or adjustment ? seams all right on service pack 1
Thanks for looking :ROADY

 

[Bobbye]

Did you prepare the system first before you put SP 2 on it? Here's a prep I prepared when SP2 first come out:

• [1]. A system should be clean! Run AV and spyware/adware program, maybe even an online scan for each also.
  [2]. Read as much as you can about what to check after a significant D/L like this. It was clearly stated that it would cause some changes in settings-so that would be the best to check right away.
  [3]. Create your own System Restore Point before ANY update from MS. It is not uncommon for an update to cause some system problem.
  [4]. Know what the update will bring to your system and what that means. In the case of SP2, the Windows firewall would be on by default. IF you have another firewall, make the decision right away which you want to run. Likely best choice will be other than Windows firewall as it only looks at incoming traffic, not outgoing.
  5. If you have one of the Security Suites that are so common now, know what it has and does in order to prevent a conflict. Rule of Thumb: only 1 firewall. Rule of Thumb: only 1 AV program. Rule of Thumb: at least two spyware/adware programs.
  6. Disabling the Windows firewall requires: bringing up the Security Center and clicking to stop the firewall and making sure the 'Windows Firewall' Service is disabled and stopped.

If you eliminated any step in this review I suggest you uninstall SP2, then go through the prep steps, then reinstall.The SP2 update shows in the Control Panel as Update for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (KB884020)