Prints don't match display - photosmart b8550 - skin tones have reddish tin

when printing to photosmart b8550, the prints don't "color match" the display.
skin tones especially have reddish tint. should the printer or iphoto control
the colors?

Welcome to the Apple Discussions. First I have to ask the obvious question: have you checked the levels in the various ink cartridges?
Color control is very difficult. Unless you print from an application like Photoshop or Photoshop Elements where you can set the preferences to have the application control color the printer will usually have the control.
What I would do is find a color image like this color image or this one and use it to run tests on regular paper, changing the various settings in the Print window till you get what you like. Then save those settings as a new preset.
Do not use a color image file that has the Adobe RGB color profile. You want one with the standard sRGB or sRGB IEC1966-2.1.
Also calibrate your monitor via the System/Displays preference pane. In the Print window menus there are a couple of panes for color management. Take a look at both, and others, to fine tune your setup.

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I have a colormunki display, but I no longer use their software (I use Argyll software). However, I'm pretty sure from memory there was an option somewhere (maybe only in the Advanced mode or in preferences). Looking on the xrite site I found this: https://www.xrite.com/product_overview.aspx?ID=1116&Action=support&SupportID=5240 which might give a clue.
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I would like to assist you, but I require more information:
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