Print color result on mac very pale.

  I have a set of macbook and a windows pc that i put side by side. The problem that im having is that im using both the device for printing purposes. both mac and pc are attached to a single laser printer. Im using xerox color printer. Ive tried to print the same file using both device. it turns out that both giving me a different results... on mac it turns out very pale. but on pc it turns out exactly the same as the monitor... i did not calibrate my pc.. but it turns out very nice.. my question is, how do i solve this matter? at first i thought it was a printer problem.. then i use epson inkjet printer.. and the result is very disapointing...on mac is totaly unecceptable.... what im saying is dat, not only on macbook, but i have emac and imac as well, and they are all giving me a headache on color result. i need to use both device as i am running a printing shop.. can someone give me any solution on this matter?

Hi thx for replying,
i did not use any color profile. i just check the "let printer manage color "
do i have to choose color profile if im using mac? cuz im used to print artwork with pc only.
Is there any other way instead of choosing color profile? like pc,  i just set the paper size, printing preference and straight away press print.. it turns out pretty good.

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