Color matching CP1518ni on Mac

Recently got a new mac to use with my CP1518ni and the color is AWFUL!  All color matching support talks about PCs... any help in color matching on a Mac?

Yea they can create your own preset aka profile by adjusting one and then selecting as "Save as new Preset." Here is a quick step-by-step procedure: Choose File > Print (or press Command-P).The Print dialog appears.In the Print dialog, select a print preset under Custom Presets, then click the More Options button.Modify the settings as appropriate.When you’re ready to save the preset, choose Save Preset from the Print Action pop-up menu (with a gear icon).The print preset is saved with its new settings. This information was found here: Creating and Modifying Print Presets. Although its a guide for Aperture 3 it also will help you since the print presets are all OS based and not a part of Aperature. Good luck!! -SeanS

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