Using a Multipage Document

To improve the quality of color reproducibility, use a document comprising up to 15 pages.

To use a multipage document:

  1. Print the PDF file to obtain the reference sample.
    1. Select the printer on which to execute color matching.
    2. Print the entire PDF file or just the pages for which you want to execute color matching.
        Important:
      • Do not reduce or enlarge the document when printing.
  2. In the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster dialog, select Color Sample Matching.
    The Color Sample Matching dialog is displayed.
      Note:
    • Operate the items in the Color Sample Matching dialog from left to right.
  3. If you have the saved golden sample data, load it.
    1. Select Load.
    2. In the Select Folder dialog, select the folder containing the saved golden sample data.
    3. Click Select Folder.
      The original file and the golden sample are displayed in the Color Sample Matching dialog.
  4. If you do not have a saved golden sample, scan it.
    1. In the Original Data section, click Select File.
    2. In the Select Original Data dialog, select the PDF file containing the golden sample.
      The first page of the selected file is displayed in the Original Data section.
    3. Select the Previous PagePrevious Page button button and the Next PageNext Page button button to move to the page where you want to match colors.
    4. Place the golden sample page with the side to scan facing up on the source tray of the scanner. Placing the golden sample on the tray
    5. In the Golden Sample section, select the paper size of your printed golden sample.
    6. If you select Custom Size, enter the paper length along the sub scan direction in Sub Scan Length.
        Important:
      • A paper jam might occur if you select a paper size that differs from the paper size of the original to scan.
    7. In the Golden Sample section, select Scan.
      When the scanning is complete, the scanned image appears in the Golden Sample section.
  5. Place the printed reference sample page corresponding to the page selected in the Original Data section, with the side to scan facing up on the scanner.
  6. In the Before Color Matching section, select the paper size of the printed reference sample.
      Important:
    • A paper jam might occur if you select a paper size that differs from the paper size of the reference sample you want to scan.
  7. If you select Custom Size, enter the paper length along the sub scan direction in the Sub Scan Length field.
  8. In the Before Color Matching section, select Scan.
    When the scanning is complete, the scanned image is displayed in Before Color Matching.
  9. To scan all pages, repeat steps from 3 through 8.
  10. In the Original Data section, select the Previous PagePrevious Page button button, and the Next PageNext Page button button to check that all pages are scanned.
  11. Proceed to the process of creating a profile.

Related information:

Printing the PDF for Color Matching with Fiery
Printing the PDF for Color Matching with TotalFlow Print Server
Placing an Original or Color Chart in the Paper Tray
Matching Colors and Creating a Profile
Parent topic: Use Cases