How do I get prints to look as good as on screen?

How do I get prints to look as good as on screen?
Do apple recommend a printer?

I recognise this but the prints never look as good as they do on the screen why is this? They are always lighter, darker and just not as punchy. It's very inconsistent.
Do apple recommend a printer that replicates exactly what's on the screen?

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