Previewing Digital Art for Print

[CherylJones]

Hi All. : ) I asked this question in another Zazzle forum, and even sent Zazzle an email about this, but they couldn't give me and answer, and sent me back to the forum. So, I'm wondering how I should preview my digital art designs, as they don't always print with the same vibrancy as what I see on my computer screen. My art program, Clip Studio Paint, gives me lots of options for the preview, such as CMYK: Sheetfield Uncoated v2, and a  plethora of other settings: so confusing! Any help would be so appreciated, and would so help me to get on with designing. Thanks a mil! Cheryl : )

[PenguinPower · Accepted solution]

I believe you got an answer here... 
https://community.zazzle.com/t5/ask-a-question/clip-studio-color-preview-settings/td-p/73624

Understand also that unless you have a calibrated monitor (done with a colorimeter) *everything* you see on your own screen will always be an approximation of what will print. Even if you have a calibrated monitor, unless you are calibrating it for the exact specific printer for the job you are printing it will still be an approximation of what will print.... 

[CherylJones]

Thanks! Great reply, Penguin Power, and idraw also. It is becoming more clear to me. I will check all my color settings...I continue to learn. Thanks Again!! Cheryl : )

[chefcateringbiz]

You also have to consider the materials that designs are printed on. With fabric, polyester will print more vibrantly than cotton; a binder vs letterhead vs. different card stock. You can't know everything, unfortunately, even if your monitor is calibrated.

[CherylJones]

Thank you so much, chefcateringbiz!  : )