A THOUSAND MOMENTS — DARK PHOTO PRINT TEST LOG

File / version: ______________________  Date: _____________________
Untouched master location: ________________________________________
Symptom: _________________________________________________________

BASELINE OUTPUT
Lab / printer model: ______________________________________________
Paper / ink / finish: _____________________________________________
Media and quality settings: _______________________________________
Embedded source profile: __________________________________________
Application-managed or printer-managed route: _____________________
Output profile / driver setting: __________________________________
Lab automatic correction / coating, if applicable: ________________
Size / crop / border: _____________________________________________

VIEWING
Display profile / relevant settings: ______________________________
Print viewing light / location: ___________________________________
Paper handling / stabilization instructions followed: _____________

ONE CHANGE FOR THIS TEST
Change: __________________________________________________________
Reason for selecting it: __________________________________________
Result versus retained baseline: __________________________________
Next step / question for lab or support: __________________________

[ ] Only one relevant variable changed.
[ ] Master retained; any creative adjustment saved as a print version.
[ ] Banding / missing colors directed to manufacturer diagnostics.

Guide: https://www.athousandmoments.com/why-are-my-photo-prints-too-dark/
November 1, 2026.