Prints to not match colors on monitor.

How do I resolve this issue? I am told to convert to CMYK, but not sure how and if possible with PSE 11. I order prints from outside sources and all turn out the same. I have a green/gray tone throughout.

Suggest that you calibrate your monitor with a device made for this purpose.
Go to Edit>Color settings>check "Always Optimize for Computer Screens"
Go to File>print>More options (at bottom of dialog)>Color management tab>under color handling drop-down>"Printer manages colors."
Please let us know if this improves the color fidelity.
What happens when you print from another application?
You can't convert to CMYK in PSE.

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