why are my recolored images washed out?

[multitalentedmommy]

When I use the recolor option in the 'format picture' menu, the images always
turn out washed -out: like a watermark! I've tried clip art and imported png
& jpeg files - all are washed out. Anyone have an explanation or fix for
this?

 

[Mary Sauer]

How do they print? What is your idea of washed out? When you re-color an image,
every pixel tries to become a shade of the color you designated. Insert your
picture twice, re-color one of them and compare.