Corel Paint Shop Pro XI Troubleshooting

Corel Paint Shop Pro Xi is a popular graphics-editing program.

Corel Paint Shop Pro XI is a graphics-editing program for the Windows operating system that was released in 2006. It is the second full version of Paint Shop Pro released after its acquisition by Corel. One of the most common problems with Paint Shop Pro Xi is a discrepancy between the colors you see on screen and the colors that appear on a printed page. Windows color management helps to eliminate these issues, but may not always be working properly. Restarting your computer may also be necessary if Corel Paint Shop Pro freezes up, due to a common bug in its "Organizer" function.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access

Instructions

Update Your Video Card Drivers

1. Find out what type of video card you are using. In Windows XP, right-click the Desktop and choose "Properties." Click the "Settings" tab and view the made and model in the "Display" drop-down menu. In Windows Vista, right-click the desktop and choose "Personalize." Click "Display Settings" to find the make and model.

2. Visit the manufacturer of your video card's website and download the latest drivers or driver updates. Install them by double-clicking the file after it has finished downloading.

3. Print a test page you have updated the drivers. If the colors are still not printing correctly, your drivers were not the cause of the problem.

Calibrate Your Monitor

1. Open the Corel Paint Shop Pro XI application.

2. Click the "File" menu and select "Color Management and Monitor Calibration."

3. Complete the next seven steps by following the on-screen instructions. You will be adjusting your monitor's characteristics, such as brightness, contrast, and color.

4. Enter a name for your monitor profile in the "File Name" box at the end of the on-screen instructions. Restart your computer.

5. Print a test page. If the colors are still not printing correctly, your monitor calibration was not the cause of the problem.

Enable or Disable Color Management

1. Select the "File" menu and click "Color Management." Click "Color Management" again.

2. If the Enable Color Management check-box is selected, click it to deselect it. Click "OK" and reboot your computer.

3. If the Enable Color Management check-box is not selected, click it to select it. Click "OK" and reboot your computer.

4. Print a test page to ensure that the colors are now being properly displayed.

References

• Smart Computing: Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI