Obtaining accurate printing results

Hi,
I am using Ps CS5.1, Canon printer Pixma MP988 & a Mac OS X10.9.1.
In the last couple of weeks I no longer am getting correct pri ntouts, I susspect something related to colour profiling has recently changed (I must have done it myself but not aware of what it is that I've done to change it) & now there is a serious shift in colours when I make prints. I have checked the printer it is working fine. my computer sreen is calibrated.
Any suggestions hiw to correct it so I can get accurate colour print outs?
Many thanks.
Anat

Many thanks! This will be a very good article to read, the main problem I had with my printing was finally resolved this afternoon, after driving myself crazy about colour profiules, printer problems & lots of other assumptions I finally realised the problem was very simple, it's a faulty batch of printing paper. But now I will read the article you sent because after this incident (it went on for weeks!) I'd like to properly educate myself about printing. Thanks again & best regards.
Anat

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