Saving PDF in CMYK for printing

[lucadunning]

When I save my flyer as PDF in CMYK mode the finished outcome when previewed (not in Photoshop) has a washed out, pale look to it. Just wondering if this is normal, and if I send this PDF off to the printers the finished print wont resemble this washed out, pale look I'm experiencing when I preview the file...

Can someone please shed some light?

Thank you in advance,

Luca

 

[Steve]

You've decreased the the number of available colors significantly by converting to CMYK.
What kind of printer are you printing to?