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RICOH Auto Color Adjuster

Ricoh Company, Ltd

1 Using the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster

The RICOH Auto Color Adjuster provides an efficient solution for achieving color adjustment, verification of the adjustment results, color matching, and colorimetry.

This publication describes the functions of the machine and how to operate each function. It also describes the solutions for resolving the causes of displayed error messages.

These RICOH Auto Color Adjuster publications are also available in PDF format. Click the link to open the PDF:

1.1 Overview of the Machine

This chapter describes the functions of the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster application used with the machine, the configuration of the required devices, the machine parts, and the machine characteristics.

1.1.1 Functions

This product provides an efficient solution for achieving color adjustment and verification, color matching, and colorimetry.

The RICOH Auto Color Adjuster has the following functions:

Quick Color Adjustment
Scans a color chart and generates a profile automatically. Use this function at a regular interval to avoid the changes in the machine condition or printing environment to affect the colors on the output sheets.

Use the Management Console page to achieve quick certification of the color adjustment result, according to various certification standards. You can manage the records of changes in the certification results over time for individual printers.

Color Sample Matching
Generates a profile based on the printed color sample that you scanned using the Color Sample Matching function. Use the generated profile to reproduce the color tone of the color sample on the printed page as closely as possible.
Colorimetry
Measures the colors on a printed test chart at a regular interval. You can save the measurement results in a file and manage them using a color management or other similar application.

    Note:
  • A separate contract is required to use each function except Colorimetry.

1.1.2 Configuration of Required Devices

Use a computer connected to the machine via USB to operate the machine, register a profile to the DFE, and access the web interface. Optionally, you can also use a network computer connected to the machine to access the web interface.
Network environment required for using the machine

1 Machine
2 A computer connected to the machine via 2 USB cables provided with the machine. Use the computer to access the Quick Color Adjustment, Color Sample Matching, and Colorimetry functions, and the Management Console page.
3 A printer and its DFE: Fiery color controller, TotalFlow Print Server, or another printer controlling device.
4 Optional: a network computer

To check the color change over time and to manage the colors of the printer, use the Management Console page.

1.1.2.1 Requirements for the Computer Environment

It is recommended to use the following environment for your computer that is connected to the machine. If you connect the computer in a non-recommended environment, third parties might view your login ID, password, and other information.
Requirements for the computer environment
  • Hard disk encryption (BitLocker) setting
  • Firewall settings

    The access source of the HTTPS/8080 port is restricted appropriately.

  • Enforcing an appropriate user and login management on the computer

1.1.3 Description of Machine Parts

This section describes the basic parts of the machine.

    Important:
  • Do not apply an excessive force to the upper part of the machine. The machine might topple over and cause injury.

1.1.3.1 Front and Left View

Describes the basic components located at the front and left side of the machine.

Front and Left View of the Machine

1. Output tray
The scanned document or color chart is ejected onto this tray.

If the ejected sheets are curled or not stacked neatly, attach the auxiliary tray that is provided with the machine.

    Note:
  • Do not apply an excessive force to the output tray. Doing so might damage the machine.

2. Power switch
Push to turn on or off the power of the machine.
3. Indicator
Indicates the machine status.
  • Blue (left): The machine is operating normally. The machine is ready to scan originals and color charts.
  • Red (right): A paper jam or other error occurred. Check the message that is displayed on the computer, and then resolve the cause of the error.

1.1.3.2 Front and Right View

Describes the basic components located at the front and right side of the machine.

Front and Right View of the Machine

1. Front door
Open the cover when removing jammed paper.
2. Paper tray
Open the tray when placing an original or color chart to scan on the machine.
3. Paper guides
Slide the paper guides until they are aligned with the edges of the paper when setting the original or color chart on the paper tray.
4. Extension tray
Extend the extension tray when placing an original or color chart that is longer than 210 mm (8.3 inches) on the paper tray.
    Note:
  • Do not apply an excessive force to the front door, source tray, paper guides, or extension tray. Doing so might damage the machine.

1.1.3.3 Rear and Left View

Describes the basic components located at the rear and left side of the machine.

Rear and Left View of the Machine

1. Ventilation holes
Prevents the internal components of the machine from overheating. Do not block the ventilation holes.
2. USB interface
The computer connects to the machine using two provided USB cables.
  • USB A 2.0: Connect a USB cable from this port to a USB 2.0/2.1 port of a computer. This port is used to control the machine from the computer.
  • USB A 3.0: Connect a USB cable from this port to a USB 3.0 port on a computer. This port is used to transfer the data scanned on the machine to the computer.
    Important:
  • Do not use a USB cable other than the cable provided with the machine. Proper operation of the machine is guaranteed only when it is connected to your computer via the provided USB cable.
  • Do not use an USB extension cable or a hub.
3. Power cord inlet
Connect the power cord that is provided with the machine to this inlet.
  • Region A: Plug the power cord into a wall outlet that supplies electricity of 220–240 V, 1 A or more, 50/60 Hz.
  • Region B: Plug the power cord into a wall outlet that supplies electricity of 120–127 V, 1.2 A or more, 60 Hz.
    Note:
  • Make sure that the power cord is securely plugged directly into the wall outlet.

1.1.4 Specifications

Specifies technical details and characteristics of the machine.
Item Specification
Spectral output Wavelength between 400-700 nm at 10 nm pitch, spectral reflectance output of 31 points
Lighting conditions M0 (A), M1 (D50), M2 (A+UV cut) conforming to ISO13655
Measurement backing White backing conforming to ISO13655
Warm-up time (20°C, rated voltage) Less than 300 seconds
Scan speed1 First sheet: 40 seconds, second and subsequent sheets: 35 seconds (A3)
Power source Region A(mainly Europe)

220-240 V, 1 A, 50/60 Hz

Region B (mainly North America)

120-127 V, 1.2 A, 60 Hz
Power consumption (max.) 150 W or less
Dimension (width x length x height) 374 × 727 × 1,098 mm (14.8 × 28.7 × 43.3 inches)
Area occupied by the machine (width x length) 1,102 × 727 mm (paper tray and extension tray opened, and output tray attached)
Mass 86 kg (190 lbs.) including the items provided with the machine
Interfaces USB 3.0 (for transferring the measured color image data)

USB 2.0/2.1 (for controlling the machine)
Recommended temperature and humidity range Optimum temperature and humidity: 23 °C (73.4 °F) at 50%
  • Temperature: 10-32 °C (50-89.6 °F)
  • Humidity: 15-80%
Noise emission (Sound power level) Standby: 58 dB (A)

Scanning: 65.4 dB (A)
Noise emission (Sound pressure level) Standby: 43.5 dB (A)

Scanning: 54.2 dB (A)
Noise emission Sound power levels and sound pressure levels are actual values measured in accordance with ISO 7779.

Sound pressure levels are measured from the position of the bystander.

1The scan speed might become slower depending on the specifications or usage status of the computer that is connected to the machine.

1.2 Basic Operations of the Machine

This chapter provides basic information about operating the machine and the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster application.

1.2.1 Turning the Machine On and Off

To turn the machine on and off, use the power switch on the left side of the machine.

1.2.1.1 Turning On the Machine

Use this procedure to turn on the machine.

    Important:
  • Do not turn on the power of the machine immediately after turning it off. Before turning the machine back on, wait for the indicator to remain unlit for 10 seconds or more.

To turn on the machine:

  1. Check that the power indicator of the machine is not lit.Power indicator of the machine
  2. Make sure that the power cable is plugged securely into the wall outlet.
  3. Turn on the power switch on the left side of the machine.Power switch
    The indicator lights up in blue.
  4. Turn on the power of the computer that is connected to the machine.

1.2.1.2 Turning Off the Machine

Use this procedure to turn off the machine.

    Important:
  • Do not turn off the power of the machine immediately after turning it on. Before turning off the machine, wait for the indicator to remain lit for 10 seconds or more.

To turn off the machine:

  1. Turn off the power of the computer that is connected to the machine.
  2. Close the source tray.
    1. Fold the extension tray (1), and set it back to its original position (2).Closing the source tray
    2. Close the source tray by lifting it until it is locked in place (3).
  3. Remove the output tray from its fixed base.
    1. Push the output tray upward (1).Pulling out the output tray
    2. Pull out the output tray (2).
  4. Turn off the power switch on the left side of the machine.Turning off the power switch
    The indicator turns off.

1.2.2 Using the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster Application

To operate the machine, use the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster that is installed on the computer. This section describes the functions and settings of the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster, and the procedure for starting each function and accessing the settings menus.
How to Access Functions and Settings Function/Settings Overview
Select the function or the settings button in the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster dialog Quick Color Adjustment Scans a color chart and generates a profile automatically. Register the created profile as the output (printer) profile on the DFE, and use the profile when printing a document. Use this function at a regular interval to avoid the changes in the machine condition or printing environment to affect the colors on the output sheets.
Color Sample Matching Generates a profile based on the printed color sample that you scanned using the Color Sample Matching function. Register the created profile as the CMYK input (source) profile on the DFE, and use the profile when printing a document. You can use the generated profile to reproduce the colors of the color sample on the printed page as closely as possible.

Colorimetry The machine measures the colors on a printed test chart at a regular interval. You can save the measurement results in a file and manage them using a color management or other similar application.
Settings Specify various settings of the machine.

Select the function or the settings button in a web browser Management Console Performs quick certification on the color adjustment result of the printer according to various certification standards. You can manage the records of changes in the certification result over time for each printer.

Initial Settings Specify the printer, paper type, and other settings to use for Quick Color Adjustment.

    Note:
  • You can also use Initial Settings and Management Console from a computer on the network.

1.2.2.1 Displaying the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster Menu

Display the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster menu, and use the Quick Color Adjustment, Color Sample Matching, and Colorimetry functions.

To display the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster menu:

  1. Start the computer that is connected to the machine via USB cables.
    The RICOH Auto Color Adjuster menu is displayed.
  2. If the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster menu is not displayed, double-click the RICOH icon (RICOH icon).
  3. Select the function you want to use.RICOH Auto Color Adjuster menu
      Note:
    • To display the online manual, select the Help button (Help button) on the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster dialog.
    A dialog with the selected function is displayed:
    • Quick Color Adjustment dialogQuick Color Adjustment dialog
    • Color Sample Matching dialogColor Sample Matching dialog
    • Colorimetry dialogColorimetry dialog

1.2.2.2 Starting the Management Console in a Web Browser

The Management Console page is part of the web application.

To start the Management Console in a web browser:

  1. Start the computer that is connected to the machine via USB cables.
  2. Check the IP address and port number of the server.
    1. If the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster application is not displayed, double-click the RICOH desktop icon (RICOH icon) to start it.
    2. In the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster dialog, select the Settings button (Settings button).
    3. To check the IP address and port number, select Auto Color Adjuster Server Settings.
  3. Start a web browser, and enter the IP address and port number in the address bar.
      Note:
    • Use the following format of the IP address and port number: https://(IP Address):(port number). Do not omit the colon (:) and periods (.). You can omit the entry after ":" when the port number is "80".
    • You can also use the Management Console from a computer on the network. In a web browser, enter the IP address and port number of the computer that is connected to the machine via USB cables.
    • When you are operating more than one machine and using a client computer, consult the administrator for the IP address and port number of the server.
  4. Enter the user name and password.
      Note:
    • The default user name and password are as follows:
      • User name: aca-user
      • Password: user
    The Management Console page is displayed.

1.2.3 Using an Original or Color Chart

1.2.3.1 Available Paper Size and Thickness

The machine can scan paper with the following specifications.

    Important:
  • Paper that does not conform to these specifications might cause a paper jam or may not be measured correctly.
  • Even if the paper conforms to the specifications, the normal operation of the machine or the scan quality might not be guaranteed.

Paper Specifications
Item Specification
Paper type Plain paper, coated paper, matte paper, art paper
    Note:
  • If you use unsupported paper types with the Quick Color Adjustment function, color verification might fail.
Paper width

Color Sample Matching: 210–330.2 mm (8.3–13 inches)

Quick Color Adjustment: 297–330.2 mm (11.7–13 inches)

Colorimetry: 210–330.2 mm (8.3–13 inches)
Paper length

Color Sample Matching: 210–487.7 mm (8.3–19.2 inches)

Quick Color Adjustment: 420–487.7 mm (16.5–19.2 inches)

Colorimetry: 279.4–482.6 (11–19 inches)
Paper weight 73.3–279.0 g/m² (63–240 kg: 5 x 7.4 inches)
Number of sheets 70 sheets when using gloss coated paper of 104 g/m²
Scan area The machine scans the following blue area:Scanned area

1.2.3.1.1 Original or Chart That Cannot Be Used

Do not place an original or color chart in the condition as shown below on the machine:

  • Bound by a staple or paper clip
  • Has a hole, rip, or notch
  • Has a rip or is wrinkled
  • Pasted together with another piece of paper
  • Has a piece of adhesive tape or glue on it
  • Has a protruding part such as an index tab or tag
    Important:
  • Placing an original or chart in one of the conditions previously mentioned might generate a paper jam, or the machine might malfunction.

Correct the curl before placing a heavily curled original or color chart on the machine. You can scan an original or color chart that has a curl that satisfies the following condition:Curled chart that can be used

1 7.5 mm (0.3 inches) or less
2 30 mm (3.9 inches) or more
3 On the leading or trailing end of an original/chart

1.2.3.2 Placing an Original or Color Chart on the Paper Tray

This procedure describes how to handle the original or the charts when placing them on the paper tray.

    Important:
  • Do not place an original in the tray if some sheets are left in the tray. Doing so might cause double feeding to occur.
  • Faint streaks or linear imprints might appear on paper if the original or color chart is printed on coated paper or media that gets easily scratched.
  • When loading multiple sheets of paper together, fan the sheets thoroughly, bend and then align the edges slowly several times while holding both edges. If misfeed occurs, place one sheet at a time.
Fanning the sheets Bending the stack

To place an original or color chart on the paper tray:

  1. Open the paper tray.Opening the paper tray
  2. If you use an original that extends beyond the end of the paper tray, pull out the tray extension.Pulling out the extension tray
      Note:
    • An original with a page length higher than the length of A4 paper in portrait orientation extends beyond the end of the tray.
  3. Gently load the paper with the side that you want to scan facing up in the paper tray.Placing paper on the paper tray
      Note:
    • Place originals or charts in the tray so that they do not exceed the upper limit indicator (Upper limit indicator). If you place an original or chart that exceeds the upper limit indicator, it might be scanned at an angle or cause a paper jam.
  4. Adjust the paper guides to match the paper width.Adjusting the paper guides to match the paper size

1.3 Quick Color Adjustment

Scans a color chart, and generates a profile automatically. Use the function at a regular interval to avoid the colors on the output sheets to be affected by changes in the machine condition or printing environment.

1.3.1 Operation Flow in Quick Color Adjustment

Scans a color chart, and generates a profile automatically. Register and use the created profile as the output profile (printer profile) on the DFE, and use the profile when printing a document. Adjust colors regularly to prevent the colors on the output sheets from being affected by changes in the condition of the machine or printing environment.

Also, you can determine if the printed colors are within the tolerance of the standard that you selected in Initial Settings after performing color adjustment. You can also determine if the printed colors are within the tolerance of the selected standard at regular intervals by evaluating the verification results.

Adjust colors or verify colors as needed before a high-volume printing run, or after maintenance or image quality adjustment on the printer.

  • If the colors have not yet been adjusted, adjust the colors of your printer.
  • If the colors have already been adjusted, meaning a color profile has been created and imported to the printer, verify the colors produced by your printer. If the color verification result is NG, adjust the colors again, and then execute a new color verification.

1.3.1.1 Color Adjustment Overview

Use Quick Color Adjustment to perform color adjustment on a printer and evaluate the result.

To perform color adjustment:

  1. Print the color chart for creating a profile on the printer whose color you want to adjust.Printing the color chart
  2. On the machine, scan the printed color chart for creating a profile.Scanning the printer color chart
  3. A profile is created automatically and registered to the DFE.Automatically creating a profile and registering it to the DFE

    *1The profile might not be registered automatically depending on the DFE that you are using. In this case, register the profile manually on the DFE.

1.3.1.2 Color Verification Overview

You can evaluate the result of color adjustment and check the status of the specified printer.

To perform color verification:

  1. Print the color chart for color verification on the printer you want to evaluate.Printing the color chart for color verification
  2. Scan the printed chart for color verification on the machine.Scanning the printed chart for color verification
  3. On the computer, check that the deviation of the printed colors are within the tolerance of the selected standard.

1.3.1.2.1 Criteria for Color Verification

During color verification, the average/maximum delta E values in color deviation are evaluated using the standard and the tolerance values specified by the selected color space. The color chart used in the evaluation is modified for use on the machine and does not guarantee conformance with various certification standards.

Region Color Chart Evaluated Item Color Space Tolerance
JA JC Digital, Wedge Average and Maximum ΔE00 Japan Color Coated 2011 Digital print certification
US Verify GRACoL 2013, Wedge Average and Maximum ΔE00

GRACoL 2013 Coated

GRACoL 2013 Uncoated

XCMYK 2017

 GRACoL Digital Press Cert
EU ISO12647-8 Coated V3 Average and Maximum ΔE00

FOGRA39

FOGRA47

FOGRA51

FOGRA52

 ISO 12647-8
EU ISO12647-8:2021 Coated V3

Average ΔE00 (without boundary patches)

95 % ΔE00 (without boundary patches)

CMY gray average ΔCh

CMY gray maximum ΔCh

Paper white ΔE00

FOGRA39

FOGRA47

FOGRA51

FOGRA52

 ISO 12647-8
US Simple Gray Scale, Wedge 2013

K gray average w ΔL

K gray maximum w ΔL

CMY gray average w ΔL

CMY gray maximum w ΔL

CMY gray average w ΔCh

CMY gray maximum w ΔCh

GRACoL 2013 Coated

GRACoL 2013 Uncoated

XCMYK 2017

 G7 Grayscale

The color deviation and verification result (OK/ NG) displayed in the Color Verification Results section might differ from the results obtained with a different colorimeter.

1.3.1.3 Quick Color Adjustment Dialog

To display the Quick Color Adjustment dialog, start the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster and select Quick Color Adjustment.

You can view the working status of the color adjustment process. You can also check the color verification results.Viewing the Quick Color Adjustment dialog

1. Machine Status
Displays the status of the machine.
2. Scan
Scans the color chart for creating a profile.
3. Chart Scan/Profile Creation and Registration
Displays the list of color adjustment jobs. Up to 20 jobs are displayed, while older jobs are removed from this view, in chronological order.
  • Printer Name: Displays the name of the printer used for the color adjustment process.
  • Paper Name: Displays the name of the paper associated with your printer on the Initial Settings page.
  • Date/Time: Displays the date and time when the application scans files for the color adjustment process.
  • Pre-judgement: Displays the values of the color deviation on a page, between pages, and the CMYK values. If one or both color deviation values are displayed in red, then those values in red exceed the threshold defined by the alert or error criteria. If one or more CMYK values are displayed in red, then those values in red are below the threshold defined by the alert or error criteria. For troubleshooting information, see Error and Warning Messages.
  • Create Profile: Displays the status of the profile creation process.
  • Register Profile to DFE: Displays the status of the profile registration process.

After you scan a color chart for creating a profile, the process proceeds in the following order: Pre-judgement, Create Profile, and then Register Profile to DFE.

4. Message box
Displays a message if an error or warning occurs during a color adjustment process.
5. Color Verification Results
Displays the most recent results of evaluating the adjusted colors on the printer. Up to 20 color verification results are displayed, while older results are removed from this view, in chronological order.
  • Machine Name: Displays the printer name.
  • Paper Name: Displays the name of the paper registered to the printer in Initial Settings.
  • Date/Time: Displays the date and time when the application generates the color verification result.
  • Result: Displays the color verification result.
  • Avg.: Displays the value of the average color deviation, using one decimal place.
  • Max.: Displays the value of the maximum color deviation, using one decimal place.
  • Details: Displays a Details button for each color verification job. Select the button to display a dialog containing information related to the color verification results. If color verification has failed, the main causes why it might have failed are also displayed. For troubleshooting information, see NG Color Verification Results .

1.3.1.4 Color Chart Types

In the Quick Color Adjustment section, use a color chart that is assigned individually to each combination of the printer and paper to perform color adjustment. When generating the chart, use the PDF that is registered to the DFE during the initial setting process of the machine.

There are two kinds of charts:

Color chart for creating a profile
Use this color chart when registering a profile. Print the chart using with the print setting set to not convert the profile.
Color chart for color verification
Use this chart to determine if the result of color adjustment conforms to the standard. Specify to use the profile of each certification standard as the CMYK source (input) profile and the profile that is created in Quick Color Adjustment as the output (printer) profile, and print the chart.

The following information is included in the printed color chart:Printed Color Chart

1. Color code
The color code indicates the information of the printer and paper that is specified in the initial setting. Scan the color code on the machine to identify the combination of the printer and paper.
2. Color chart
A group of color boxes that is used to create a profile or evaluate its quality.
    Note:
  • You can confirm the name of the PDF file for the color chart that is assigned to each combination of a printer and paper on which to perform color adjustment in Details of Initial Settings.

1.3.1.5 Profile Registration

A profile is created automatically on the computer when you scan a color chart for creating a profile on the machine. To use the created profile, register it to a DFE (*1).

Creating a profile and registering it to the DFE

The procedure for registering a profile to a DFE varies depending on the setting in DFE Type in Initial Settings.

  • When the DFE name is specified in DFE Type:

    The profile is registered automatically. No user operation is required. Also note that an output profile is associated with a calibration set on Fiery. To register a profile automatically on Fiery, specify the calibration set to which to associate the profile in advance. Enter the correct name in Calibration Set Name in the Add/Edit Paper dialog of Initial Settings to register the profile automatically while associating it to the calibration set.

      Important:
    • Do not update the Fiery Command WorkStation application installed on the computer connected to the machine. The profile might not be registered automatically if the operating environment changes as a result of the update.

  • When the DFE that you are using is not available in DFE Type, and Other is specified:

    Register a profile that is stored on the computer to the DFE manually. For details about the operation, see the manual of the DFE.

    Profiles are stored in the folder that you specify in Save Profile. To display this dialog, select Miscellaneous in Initial Settings.

1.3.2 Using the Quick Color Adjustment Function

Use Quick Color Adjustment to adjust colors on a printer and evaluate the result.

    Important:
  • It is recommended to perform image density adjustment in advance.
  • Check the following before using this function:
    • On the printer whose color you want to adjust: The density of the printed image is normal and there are no errors. Check that the paper registered in Initial Settings is loaded.
    • The machine: The red indicator is not lit.
    • The computer connected to the machine: The RICOH Auto Color Adjuster menu is displayed.
    • To use the Quick Color Adjustment function with a Fiery controller, set the Fiery Command WorkStation language to English or Japanese.
    Note:
  • When printing a color chart, use paper that matches the following settings, and specify the paper correctly in the print settings.
    • Paper of the size specified in Quick Color Adjustment in the Scan Settings section.
    • The same paper as specified in Paper Type in the Add/Edit Paper dialog of the Initial Settings page.
  • Use the paper that matches the size specified in Quick Color Adjustment in the Scan Settings section. Otherwise, a paper jam may occur. Change the setting when using paper of a different size.
  • If you select ISO12647-8 Coated V3 as the verification standard in the Color Verification field, it is recommended to print the color chart on UPM Digi Finesse gloss (250gsm) for color verification.
  • Print about 10 copies of the chart, and use the copy that is printed last.

1.3.2.1 Adjusting Colors

Adjust the printed colors by scanning a color chart on the machine and registering the created profile to a DFE.

    Note:
  • You can confirm the name of the PDF file for the color chart that is assigned to each combination of a printer and paper on which to perform color adjustment in Initial Settings ⇒ Details.

To adjust colors:

  1. Use the Fiery Command WorkStation or the TotalFlow Print Server to print the chart for which you want to create a profile.
      Important:
    • Do not select duplex print.
    • To obtain a stable color output, print 10 copies of the chart. Use the copy of the chart that is printed last.
    1. Select the printer on which you want to adjust colors.
    2. Print the document using the required print settings.
    3. When using Fiery, register the print job in the job archive to omit importing the chart.
    4. When using the TotalFlow Print Server, keep the job as a saved job to omit importing the chart.
  2. Take the last copy of the printed chart.Using the last copy of the printed chart
  3. Place the color chart for creating a profile on the machine, with the print side facing up.Placing the color chart on the machine tray
  4. To start the desktop application, double-click the RICOH icon ([RICOH] icon).
  5. In the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster dialog, select Quick Color Adjustment.
  6. In the Quick Color Adjustment dialog, select Scan.
    The Scan Chart dialog is displayed.
  7. In the Scan Chart dialog, select Start Scan.
    The machine starts scanning the chart for creating a profile and generates a profile automatically.
      Important:
    • Do not operate the computer while the following messages are displayed: Command WorkStation (TM) or TotalFlow is running.Do not touch the mouse or keyboard..
  8. In the Quick Color Adjustment dialog, make sure that your color adjustment job passed the Pre-judgement, Create Profile, and Register Profile to DFE processes. The background color of a successfully completed process is green.
  9. If a warning is displayed for the Pre-judgement process, the color profile is still created and imported to the DFE. However, to fix the problem that generates the warning, follow the instructions displayed in the message box of the Quick Color Adjustment dialog.
  10. If an error occurs during the color adjustment process, follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
  11. Select Exit.
  12. When you are using a DFE that does not support automatic registration of profiles, register the stored profile manually to the DFE.

1.3.2.1.1 Printing the Chart for Color Adjustment with Fiery

This section describes the settings used for printing the chart for color adjustment using a Fiery DFE.

To print the chart for color adjustment with Fiery:

  1. Put the paper in the paper tray.
      Note:
    • The paper in the tray must match the paper type associated with the Paper Name selected in the Add/Edit Chart dialog. To display the Add/Edit Chart dialog, go to the Initial Settings page.
  2. In the left pane of the FieryJob Properties dialog, select MEDIA.
  3. Select Paper Catalog or manually select the Paper Type, Paper Weight, and Paper Size.
  4. In the left pane, select LAYOUT, and set Duplex to Off.
  5. In the left pane, select COLOR, then select the Output profile.
      Note:
    • Select the Output profile associated with the Color Verification value selected in the Add/Edit Chart dialog.
    • However, if Simple Gray Scale, Wedge 2013 is the Color Verification value selected in the Add/Edit Chart dialog, select Verify GRACoL 2013, Wedge as the Output profile.
  6. Set CMYK source to Bypass conversion.
  7. Set Black text and graphics to Normal.

1.3.2.1.2 Printing the Chart for Color Adjustment with TotalFlow Print Server

This section describes the settings used for printing the chart for color adjustment using a TotalFlow Print Server DFE.

To print the chart for color adjustment with TotalFlow Print Server:

  1. Put the paper in the paper tray.
      Note:
    • The paper in the tray must match the paper type associated with the Paper Name selected in the Add/Edit Chart dialog. To display the Add/Edit Chart dialog, go to the Initial Settings page.
  2. In the left pane of the Job Properties dialog of a TotalFlow Print Server DFE, select Paper.
  3. To select a predefined paper, expand the Paper list, select Paper catalog, and select a paper from the list.
  4. To define a paper manually, select the paper Type, Size, and Weight.
  5. In the left pane, select Color and set the CMYK input profile to Pass through.
  6. Set the Reference profile to None.
  7. Set Black (text/line art) to Normal.
  8. If the RIP type is SCREEN APPE, Kodak APPE, or CPSI, set Black/Gray reproduction to Off.
  9. If the RIP type is Heidelberg APPE, set Preserve Pure Black to Off.
  10. Select Print Quality in the left pane and set the CMYK overprint sequence to After color conversion if the RIP type is SCREEN APPE or Kodak APPE.

1.3.2.2 Verifying Colors

You can evaluate the result of the color adjustment, and check the status of the specified printer.

    Note:
  • You can confirm the name of the PDF file for the color chart that is assigned to each combination of a printer and paper on which to perform color adjustment in Initial Settings ⇒ Details.

To verify colors:

  1. Use the Fiery Command WorkStation or the TotalFlow Print Server to print the chart for verification.
      Important:
    • Do not select duplex print.
    • To obtain a stable color output, print 10 copies of the chart. Use the copy of the chart that is printed last.
    1. Select the printer on which you want to verify colors.
    2. Print the document using the required print settings.
    3. When using Fiery, register the print job in the job archive to omit importing the chart.
    4. When using the TotalFlow Print Server, keep the job as a saved job to omit importing the chart.
    5. Do not save the RIP-processed data after the process is complete.
  2. Take the last copy of the printed chart.Using the last copy of the printed chart
  3. Place the color chart for verification on the machine, with the print side facing up.Placing the color chart on the machine tray
  4. To start the desktop application, double-click the RICOH icon ([RICOH] icon).
  5. In the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster dialog, select Quick Color Adjustment.
  6. In the Quick Color Adjustment dialog, select Scan.
    The Scan Chart dialog is displayed.
  7. In the The Scan Chart dialog is displayed. dialog, select Start Scan.
    The machine scans the chart for color verification and then evaluates the scan result.
  8. Check the result in the Color Verification Results section.
  9. If NG is displayed under Result, repeat the verification process.
    1. Select the Details button to see the Post-judgement details.
    2. Make sure that the print settings are correct and the paper matches the selected standard.
    3. Execute Quick Color Adjustment again.
  10. When the process is complete, select Exit.
    The color verification of the color adjustment result is complete.
    Note:
  • You can check the change in color over time in Management Console.

1.3.2.2.1 Printing the Chart for Color Verification with Fiery

This section describes the settings used for printing the chart for color verification using a Fiery DFE.

To print the chart for color verification with Fiery:

  1. Put the paper in the paper tray.
      Note:
    • The paper in the tray must match the paper type associated with the Paper Name selected in the Add/Edit Chart dialog. To display the Add/Edit Chart dialog, go to the Initial Settings page.
  2. In the left pane of the FieryJob Properties dialog, select MEDIA.
  3. Select Paper Catalog or manually select the Paper Type, Paper Weight, and Paper Size.
  4. In the left pane, select LAYOUT, and set Duplex to Off.
  5. In the left pane, select COLOR, then select the Output profile generated as a result of the color adjustment process.
  6. Select the CMYK source associated with the Color Verification value selected in the Add/Edit Chart dialog.
      Note:
    • If JC Digital, Wedge is the selected Color Verification value, select Japan Color 2011 Coated as the CMYK source.
    • If ISO12647-8 Coated V3 is the selected Color Verification value, select PSO Coated FOGRA51 (EFI) as the CMYK source.
    • If Verify GRACoL 2013, Wedge is the selected Color Verification value, select GRACoL2013 CRPC6 (EFI) as the CMYK source.
  7. Set the CMYK rendering intent to Relative Colorimetric.
  8. Clear the Black compensation point checkbox.
  9. Set Print CMYK gray using black only to Off.
  10. Set Black text and graphics to Normal.
  11. In the left pane, select IMAGE, then select the same Halftone mode as the one you used when you created the output profile selected in Initial Settings.

1.3.2.2.2 Printing the Chart for Color Verification with TotalFlow Print Server

This section describes the settings used for printing the chart for color verification using a TotalFlow Print Server DFE.

To print the chart for color verification with TotalFlow Print Server:

  1. Put the paper in the paper tray.
      Note:
    • The paper in the tray must match the paper type associated with the Paper Name selected in the Add/Edit Chart dialog. To display the Add/Edit Chart dialog, go to the Initial Settings page.
  2. In the left pane of the Job Properties dialog of a TotalFlow Print Server DFE, select Paper.
  3. To select a predefined paper, expand the Paper list, select Paper catalog, then select a paper from the list.
  4. To define a paper manually, select the paper Type, Size, and Weight.
  5. In the left pane, select Color, then select the CMYK input profile associated with the Color Verification value selected in the Add/Edit Chart dialog.
      Note:
    • If JC Digital, Wedge is the selected Color Verification, select Japan Color 2011 Coated as the CMYK input profile.
    • If ISO12647-8 Coated V3 is the selected Color Verification, select PSO Coated v3 as the CMYK input profile.
    • If Verify GRACoL 2013, Wedge is the selected Color Verification, select GRACoL2013 CRPC6 as the CMYK input profile.
  6. Set the Reference profile to None.
  7. Set the Printer profile, front to the output profile created during the color adjustment process.
  8. Set Rendering intent to Relative Colorimetric.
  9. If the RIP type is Heidelberg APPE, set the Blackpoint compensation to Off.
  10. If the RIP type is Heidelberg APPE, set Preserve Pure Black to Off.
  11. Set Black (text/line art) to Normal.
  12. If the RIP type is SCREEN APPE, Kodak APPE, or CPSI, set Black/Gray reproduction to Off.
  13. In the left pane, select Print Quality, then select the same Halftone screening option as the one you used when you created the output profile selected in Initial Settings.
  14. If the RIP type is SCREEN APPE, set the CMYK overprint sequence to After color conversion.

1.3.3 Troubleshooting (Quick Color Adjustment)

This section describes the solution when a message appears in Quick Color Adjustment or NG occurs frequently in Color Verification Results.

Close the application and restart Windows if the Quick Color Adjustment dialog does not appear after you select Quick Color Adjustment in the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster dialog. If you still cannot open the Quick Color Adjustment dialog from the application menu, contact your service representative.

1.3.3.1 Error and Warning Messages

This section lists some error and warning messages that can appear while using the Quick Color Adjustment function, and the solutions for fixing the issues.
Message Cause Solution and Reference
Failed to register the profile to Command WorkStation (TM) or TotalFlow. Please try again from the beginning.Call service if this error message is displayed repeatedly. You operated the computer while the message Command WorkStation (TM) or TotalFlow is running.Do not touch the mouse or keyboard. is displayed on the screen. Do not operate the computer while the message Command WorkStation (TM) or TotalFlow is running.Do not touch the mouse or keyboard. is displayed on the screen.
The power of the printer is turned off. Check that the power of the printer is turned on.
Connection to the DFE of the printer over the network could not be established, or the network is crowded.
  • Check that the machine and the DFE of the printer are connected to the network. For details on the network environment, contact the administrator.
  • Restart the DFE and network router.
The DFE of the printer is operated from another computer. Do not operate the DFE of the printer when using Quick Color Adjustment.
When you are operating more than one machine, you cannot access the server from a client computer.
  • Check that the computer is connected to the network.
  • Restart Windows on the computer and server.
When using Fiery, the Calibration Set Name is not registered correctly in Initial Settings ⇒ Add Paper. Confirm the calibration set name registered on the DFE, and then check that it matches the Calibration Set Name that is registered in Initial Settings ⇒ Add Paper.

To confirm the calibration set name registered on the DFE:

  1. On the Start menu, select Fiery ⇒ Fiery Command Workstation.
  2. Select Server ⇒ Device Center.
  3. Select GENERAL ⇒ Tools ⇒ Calibrator.
  4. Specify Recalibrate, then select Next.
  5. Check the name that is displayed in the Calibration name pop-up menu.

You can also check the calibration set name registered on the DFE by selecting RESOURCES ⇒ Profiles ⇒ Import ⇒ Output ⇒ Calibration in the Device Center dialog, and then specifying a new, unregistered ICC profile.
When using Fiery, the DFE Server Name is not registered correctly in Initial Settings ⇒ Add/Edit Chart. To check that the DFE Server Name is registered correctly in Initial Settings:
  1. On the Initial Settings page, specify a combination of Machine Name and Paper Name, then select Edit Chart.
  2. Check the DFE Server Name.
A DFE system that is not guaranteed to operate properly is used.
  • When using Fiery: Check that you are using the system under which normal operation of Fiery is guaranteed.
  • When using the TotalFlow Print Server: Check that you are using the system under which normal operation of TotalFlow Print Server is guaranteed.
When using Fiery, the printer you are using is installed with a system of a version that is not guaranteed to operate properly. Check the version of Fiery Command WorkStation that is installed on the computer.
The password on the DFE does not match the password registered in the database. Check that the password on the DFE matches the password in the database. If the error persists, contact your service representative.
The IP address entered in initial settings might be incorrect. Check the setting. When using Fiery, the DFE IP Address that is registered in Initial Settings ⇒ Add/Edit Chart is specified incorrectly. To check that the DFE IP Address is registered correctly in Initial Settings.
  • On the Initial Settings page, specify a combination of Printer Name and Paper Name, then select Edit Chart.
  • Check that the DFE IP Address is specified correctly.
The calibration setting name entered in initial settings might be incorrect. Check the setting. When using Fiery, the Calibration Set Name is not registered correctly in Initial Settings ⇒ Add Paper. Confirm the calibration set name registered on the DFE, and then check that it matches the Calibration Set Name that is registered in Initial Settings ⇒ Add Paper.

To confirm the calibration set name registered on the DFE:

  1. On the Start menu, select Fiery ⇒ Fiery Command Workstation.
  2. Select Server ⇒ Device Center.
  3. Select GENERAL ⇒ Tools ⇒ Calibrator.
  4. Specify Recalibrate, then select Next.
  5. Check the name that is displayed in the Calibration name pop-up menu.

You can also check the calibration set name registered on the DFE by selecting RESOURCES ⇒ Profiles ⇒ Import ⇒ Output ⇒ Calibration in the Device Center dialog, and then specifying a new, unregistered ICC profile.
Either the password or server name entered in initial settings might be incorrect. Check the setting. When using Fiery, the DFE Server Name or DFE Password that is registered in Initial Settings ⇒ Add/Edit Chart is specified incorrectly. To check that the DFE Server Name and DFE Password are registered correctly in Initial Settings:
  • On the Initial Settings page, specify a combination of Printer Name and Paper Name, then select Edit Chart.
  • Check that the DFE Server Name and DFE Password are specified correctly.
Judgement has failed. Please try again from the beginning.Call service if this error message is displayed repeatedly. An incorrect color chart is used. Check that the correct color chart is printed. To check the correct number of the color chart:
  1. On the Initial Settings page, specify a combination of Machine Name and Paper Name, then select Details.
  2. Check the Profiling Chart ID.
The color chart is not scanned correctly. Place the color chart correctly on the machine.
A malfunction occurred temporarily, and the chart was not scanned correctly.
  • Turn off the power of the machine, and then turn it on again.
  • Exit Quick Color Adjustment, Color Sample Matching, Colorimetry, and the Settings dialog if they are running, and then start them again from the application menu. If only the application menu is displayed, start the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster again.
Judgement has failed. Please try again from the beginning.Call service if this error message is displayed repeatedly. When you are operating more than one machine, you cannot access the server from a client computer.
  • Check that the computer is connected to the network.
  • Restart Windows on the computer and server.

If the error persists, contact your service representative.
Failed to create the profile. Please try again from the beginning.Call service if this error message is displayed repeatedly. The connection timed out before a profile was created. Restart Windows. When you are using a client computer, restart Windows on the server also.
Another application is using the file with an extension such as IT8 and ICC that is used when creating a profile. Quit all other applications when using Quick Color Adjustment.

If the error persists, contact your service representative.
Failed to scan the color chart. See the troubleshooting information related to the following error message: Failed to scan.
Adjustment will be executed even though the deviation between pages exceeds the alert criteria. The chart was printed on a printer that requires color adjustment. Configure the color adjustment settings of your printer. For details about adjusting the printer settings, see the user manual of your printer.
The threshold value is not specified properly. On the Initial Settings page, select Set Threshold, then increase the threshold value defined by the alert criteria for the deviation between pages.

If the error persists, contact your service representative.
Failed to create the profile because the color deviation between pages exceeds the threshold defined by the error criteria. To adjust the image quality, configure the adjustment settings of your printer. If using a RICOH printer, execute the following adjustment: [02 Machine: Image Quality] > [0201 Execute Image Quality Adjustment] > [01: Adjust Image Density]. If using a non-RICOH printer, configure the adjustment settings of your printer to reduce the uneven print density between pages. If the color deviation between pages still exceeds the threshold, use the Set Threshold page to change the value of the color deviation between pages, defined by the error criteria. Then, try again. The chart was printed on a printer that requires color adjustment. Follow the instructions in the message to configure the color adjustment settings of your printer. For details about configuring the printer settings, see the user manual of your printer.
The threshold value is not specified properly. On the Initial Settings page, select Set Threshold, then increase the threshold value defined by the error criteria for the deviation between pages.

If the error persists, contact your service representative.
Adjustment will be executed even though the deviation on a page exceeds the alert criteria. The chart was printed on a printer that requires color adjustment. Configure the color adjustment settings of your printer. For details about adjusting the printer settings, see the user manual of your printer.
The threshold value is not specified properly. On the Initial Settings page, select Set Threshold, then increase the threshold value defined by the alert criteria for the deviation on a page.

If the error persists, contact your service representative.
Failed to create the profile because the color deviation on a page exceeds the threshold defined by the error criteria. To adjust the image quality, configure the adjustment settings of your printer. If using a RICOH printer, execute the following adjustment: [02 Machine: Image Quality] > [0201 Execute Image Quality Adjustment] > [02: Density Difference: With Fd]. To reduce the color deviation, you can also use the [10 Density Difference Printing: Across Feed] option. If using a non-RICOH printer, configure the adjustment settings of your printer to reduce the uneven print density on a page. If the color deviation on a page still exceeds the threshold, use the Set Threshold page to change the value of the color deviation on a page, defined by the error criteria. Then, try again. The chart was printed on a printer that requires color adjustment. Follow the instructions in the message to configure the color adjustment settings of your printer. For details about configuring the printer settings, see the user manual of your printer.
The threshold value is not specified properly. On the Initial Settings page, select Set Threshold, then increase the threshold value defined by the error criteria for the deviation on a page.

If the error persists, contact your service representative.
At least one of the maximum densities of C, M, Y, or K does not meet the alert criteria. The chart was printed on a printer that requires color adjustment. Use the adjustment function of the printer to adjust the toner density of the color or colors that do not meet the alert criteria. The alert criteria are defined on the Set Threshold page. If you are using a RICOH printer, adjust the maximum image density. If you are using a non-RICOH printer, adjust the print density.

For details about adjusting the printer settings, see the user manual of your printer.
The threshold value is not specified properly. On the Initial Settings page, select Set Threshold, then lower the threshold value for the color or colors that do not meet the alert criteria.

If the error persists, contact your service representative.
Failed to create the profile because the density of the following value(s) is below the threshold defined by the error criteria: C, M, Y, K. To obtain appropriate print density, configure the adjustment settings of your printer. If using a RICOH printer, execute the following adjustment: [02 Machine: Image Quality] > [0201 Execute Image Quality Adjustment] > [01: Adjust Image Density]. If the print density is still low after executing this adjustment, go to [02 Machine: Image Quality] > [0202 Maximum Image Density] and increase the density of any value that is below the threshold. If using a non-RICOH printer, configure the adjustment settings of your printer so that the density of all the values exceeds the threshold. If the print density is still low, use the Set Threshold page to increase the density of any value that is below the threshold. Then try again. The chart was printed on a printer that requires color adjustment.
    Note:
  • If this error occurs, the error message lists only those values that are below the threshold defined by the error criteria. If all the four values, meaning C, M, Y, and K, are below the threshold, then all of them are mentioned in the error message.
 Use the adjustment function of the printer to adjust the toner density of the color or colors that do not meet the error criteria. The error criteria are defined on the Set Threshold page. If you are using a RICOH printer, follow the instructions in the message to configure the color adjustment settings of your printer. If you are using a non-RICOH printer, adjust the print density.

For details about adjusting the printer settings, see the user manual of your printer.
The threshold value is not specified properly. On the Initial Settings page, select Set Threshold, then lower the threshold value for the color or colors that do not meet the error criteria, according to the error message.

If the error persists, contact your service representative.
Failed to scan. An incorrect color chart is used. Check that the correct color chart is printed. To check the correct number of the color chart:
  1. On the Initial Settings page, specify a combination of Machine Name and Paper Name, then select Details.
  2. Check the Profiling Chart ID.
The color chart is not scanned correctly. Place the color chart correctly on the tray of the machine.
A malfunction occurred temporarily, and the chart was not scanned correctly.
  • Turn off the power of the machine, and then turn it on again.
  • Exit Quick Color Adjustment, Color Sample Matching, Colorimetry, and the Settings dialog if they are running, and then start them again from the application menu. If only the application menu is displayed, start the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster again.
The paper guides are not set in the correct positions. Align the paper guides with the left and right edges of the paper, leaving no gaps between the paper guides and the paper.
The patches are not printed in the center of the page, therefore the left, top, right, and bottom margins are not equal.
  • Print the patches in the center of the page. The difference between the left, top, right, and bottom margins should be less than or equal to 2 mm (0.08 inches). The same difference should be maintained along the entire left, top, right, and bottom margins.
  • Rotate the color chart 180 degrees on the input tray and scan it again.
    Note:
  • If any other message is displayed, follow the instructions in the message.

1.3.3.2 NGColor Verification Results

Use this section if the Color Verification Results are frequently NG.
Cause Solution and reference
An incorrect color chart is scanned. Check that the correct color chart is printed. To check the correct number of the color chart:
  1. On the Initial Settings page, specify a combination of Machine Name and Paper Name, then select Details.
  2. Check the Color Verification ID.
The color chart is not scanned properly. Place the color chart correctly on the tray of the machine.
The color chart is not printed on right type of paper. Print the color chart on the type of paper that is specified in Paper Type under Manage Paper on the Initial Settings page.
The threshold value is not specified correctly. On the Initial Settings page, specify the default value in Set Threshold.
The color chart for creating a profile or the chart for color verification is printed using incorrect print settings.
  • Print the color chart for creating a profile using the correct print settings.
  • Print the color chart for verification using the correct print settings.
Data processed by the RIP is stored on the printer, in the job for printing the chart for color verification. Check for RIP-processed data in the job for printing the color verification chart on the DFE, delete the stored data, if any, then reprint the job.

For details about the operation, see the manual of the DFE.
The color reproduction of the printer changed after the profile was created. Perform Quick Color Adjustment again.
    Note:
  • If NG continues to occur frequently, contact your service representative.

1.4 Management Console

Performs quick certification on the color adjustment result of the printer according to various certification standards. You can manage the records of changes in the certification result over time for individual printers.

You can also print a report file, and then use it to manage the print quality of each printer.

1.4.1 Operation Workflow of Management Console

  1. Print the test chart to use for color verification in Quick Color Adjustment on the printer to obtain the color verification data.Printing the test chart for color verification
  2. Scan the color chart for color verification in Quick Color Adjustment on the machine.Scanning the chart for color verification
    The color verification data is saved on the computer that is connected to the machine via USB cables.
  3. Display Management Console on the computer, and then check the change over time.
      Note:
    • You can use the data to manage the state of color on each printer or print a report file in CSV format.
    • Obtain the color verification data in the following cases according to its purpose.
      • To check the result of color verification: After performing color adjustment in Quick Color Adjustment
      • To check the color change over time on a printer: At regular intervals, or before executing the final printing for delivery
    • You can use Management Console from a computer that is connected to the machine directly via USB cables, or from another computer that is connected to the machine over a network.

1.4.2 Checking the Color Adjustment Result

You can check the change over time of the results of color adjustment and color verification in Quick Color Adjustment, and then manage the color status of printers.

1.4.2.1 Management Console Page

Enter the IP address and port number of the computer in the address bar of a web browser to display the Management Console page.
Management Console page
1. Location:
Select the location of the graph to display. A location points to a group of printers that are registered in Initial Settings. Select All to display all printers.
2. Date Range:
Specify the period to display a graph.
3. Change View:
Specify whether to display a graph for each printer model, or for each paper.
4. Printer Name:
Indicates the printer that is registered in the selected Location:. You can narrow down the graph to display by clearing the checkbox of the printer to hide its plot on the graph.
5. Paper to Display:
Displays Paper to Display: that is registered in Location: that you selected. You can narrow down the graph to display by clearing the checkbox of Paper to Display: to hide its plot points on the graph.
6. Printing condition:
Select a color chart to display in the graph from the following:
  • JC Digital, Wedge: Determines the color reproducibility from the measurement results of Japan Color control strip (54 colors) and average of 4 measurements of the same colors.
  • ISO12647-8 Coated V3: Determines the color reproducibility from the measurement results of Fogra Media Wedge V3 (72 colors) and average of 4 measurements of the same colors
  • Verify GRACoL 2013, Wedge: Determines the color reproducibility from the measurement results of Digital Press control strip 2013 (84 colors) and average of 4 measurements of the same colors.
  • Simple Gray Scale, Wedge 2013: Confirms the color reproducibility of Simple Grayscale based on the measurement results of Digital Press control strip 2013 (average of 84 colors × 4 sets).
  • ISO12647-8:2021 Coated V3: Confirms the color reproducibility of ISO 12647-8:2021 [VPC] based on the measurement results of Fogra Media Wedge (average of 72 colors × 4 sets).
7. Management Console/ Initial Settings
Select Management Console or Initial Settings to switch between these two pages.
8. Language button ([Language] button)
Select the Language button to change the display language. You can switch between English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, or Italian.
9. Help button ([Help] button)
Select the Help button to display the user manual.
10. Export
Select Export to save a report file in CSV format.
11. Save
Select Save to update the value after changing Date Range:.
12. Graph
The values that correspond to the settings specified in Location:, Change View:, Date Range:, and Printing condition: are displayed in a graph with the date as the horizontal axis.

1.4.2.1.1 Management Console Graph

The line graph is displayed on the Management Console page.
Line Graph on the Management Console Page
1. Line graph

A graph line is displayed for each printer or paper. The color of the line corresponds to the color of the Printer Name: or Paper to Display: checkbox.

A solid line indicates an average color deviation, and a dotted line indicates the maximum color deviation.

2. Color deviation (ΔE2000)
The vertical axis shows the value of color deviation.
3. Printer Name
4. Plot point ●
Place the mouse cursor on a plot to display the date and time the data was obtained and the color deviation.

A plot displayed in red represents a value that is outside the threshold, and ￭ indicates a value that is obtained when you perform Post-judgement for the first time after registering the ICC profile in color adjustment.

5. Threshold value (maximum)
The horizontal dotted line represents the maximum threshold value that is specified in Initial Settings.
6. Threshold value (average)
The horizontal solid line represents the average threshold value that is specified in Initial Settings.
7. Date
The horizontal axis represents the date.

1.4.2.2 Checking the Change in Color over Time

On the Management Console page, you can check the change in color over time. To check the most recent status of a printer, perform color verification of Quick Color Adjustment, and then open the Management Console page.

To check the change in color over time:

  1. Check the IP address and port number of the server.
    1. If the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster application is not displayed, double-click the RICOH desktop icon (RICOH icon) to start it.
    2. In the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster dialog, select the Settings button (Settings button).
    3. In the left pane of the Settings dialog, select Auto Color Adjuster Server Settings.
    4. Check the IP Address and the Port Number.
        Note:
      • You can use Management Console from a computer on the network. In the web browser, enter the IP address and port number of the computer that is connected to the machine via two USB cables.
      • When you are operating more than one machine and using a client computer, consult the administrator for the IP address and port number of the server.
  2. Start your web browser, and enter the IP address and port number in the address bar.
      Note:
    • Enter the IP address and port number using the https://(IP Address):port number format. Do not omit the colon (:) or period (.). However, if the port number is 80, you can omit the colon (:) and the port number.
  3. Enter the user name and password.
      Note:
    • The default user name and password are as follows:
      • User name: aca-user
      • Password: user
    The Management Console page is displayed, and you can view the graph that reflects the following settings:
    • Location: All
    • Printing condition: The chart specified in Initial Settings
    • Date Range: seven days ago to today
    • Change View: Model
  4. Select the period to view the graph in Date Range:, and then select Save.
  5. Select the Location:, Printing condition:, and Change View:.
    1. In the Location: field, specify the location in which the printer to check is located.
    2. In the Printing condition: field, specify the target condition (standard) against which to compare the colors.
    3. In the Change View: field, specify whether to display a graph for each printer model, or for each paper.
  6. To narrow down the printer or paper to display in the graph, in the left pane clear the checkboxes of the items you want to hide.
  7. Check the graph.
  8. To save a report file, select Export.
    The values of each item for the displayed period are saved in CSV format.
  9. Close the web browser.

1.4.2.2.1 Report Containing Graph Data

You can export a report based on the line graph displayed on the Management Console page. The report file is exported as a CSV file.
Items Included in the Report File
Item in report file Description
IP Address IP Address
Server Name DFE name
Machine Name Printer name
Location Category
Paper Type Paper type
Paper Name Paper name
ICC Profile Name ICC profile name
Printing Condition Chart name

Max Threshold 1, 2

Ave Threshold 1, 2

95 Percentile [without boundary patches] Threshold 2, 5

Ave [without boundary patches] Threshold 2, 5

K gray average wΔL Threshold 4

K gray maximum wΔL Threshold 4

CMY gray average wΔL Threshold 4

CMY gray maximum wΔL Threshold 4

CMY gray average wΔCh Threshold 4

CMY gray maximum wΔCh Threshold 4

CMY gray DeltaCh AVE Threshold 5

CMY gray DeltaCh MAX Threshold 5

Paper White DELTA Threshold 5

 Standards for Various Charts
Date Time Date and time (year, month, day, hour, minute, and second) of the measurement
DELTA Value of individual color deviation
DELTA AVE 1, 3 Average delta E
DELTA AVE [without boundary patches] 2, 5 Average delta E excluding boundary patches
95 Percentile [without boundary patches] 2, 5 Delta E of 95th percentile patches excluding boundary patches
CMY gray average wΔL 4 Average weighted delta L of CMY gray
CMY gray maximum wΔL 4 Maximum weighted delta L of CMY gray
K gray average wΔL 4 Average weighted delta L of K gray
K gray maximum wΔL 4 Maximum weighted delta L of K gray
CMY gray average wΔCh 4 Average weighted delta Ch of CMY gray
CMY gray maximum wΔCh 4 Maximum weighted delta Ch of CMY gray
CMY gray DeltaCh AVE 5 Average delta Ch of composite gray
CMY gray DeltaCh MAX 5 Maximum delta Ch of composite gray
Paper White DELTA 5 Delta E of paper whiteness

1 When using the JC Digital, Wedge chart

2 When using the ISO12647-8 Coated V3 chart

3 When using the Verify GRACoL 2013, Wedge chart

4 When using the Simple Gray Scale, Wedge 2013 chart

5 When using the ISO12647-8:2021 Coated V3 chart

1.4.3 Troubleshooting (Management Console)

This section describes how to solve a problem when Management Console cannot be operated properly.
Status Cause Solution and reference
The 404 error occurs, and the Management Console page does not appear when you enter the IP address in a web browser. The IP address and/or port number that you entered is incorrect. Enter the correct IP address and port number. Make sure to enter a colon (:) between the IP address and port number.

You can check the IP address and port number in Auto Color Adjuster Server Settings under the Settings dialog that is displayed when you select the Settings button (Settings button) on the application dialog. When using a client computer, consult your administrator for the correct IP address and port number.
Old data remains in the cache of the web browser. On the Management Console page, press the F5 key while pressing the Shift key. The cache of the web browser is cleared, and the page is reloaded.
When you are operating more than one machine, you cannot access the server from a client computer.
  • Check that the computer is connected to the network.
  • Restart Windows on the computer and server.
    Note:
  • If the error persists, contact your service representative.
The 404 error occurs, and the Management Console page does not appear when you select Management Console on the Initial Settings page. Old data remains in the cache of the web browser, or the service on the server is malfunctioning.
  • On the Management Console page, press the F5 key while pressing the Shift key. The cache of the web browser is cleared, and the page is reloaded.
  • Restart Windows. When you are using a client computer, restart Windows on the server also.
    Note:
  • If the error persists, contact your service representative.
The Management Console page is not displayed completely, and no operation is possible. Old data remains in the cache of the web browser, or a malfunction occurred in the database.
  • On the Management Console page, press the F5 key while pressing the Shift key. The cache of the web browser is cleared, and the page is reloaded.
  • Restart Windows. When you are using a client computer, restart Windows on the server also.
    Note:
  • If the error persists, contact your service representative.
A graph is not displayed on the Management Console page. An incorrect chart was specified. Check that the correct color chart is printed. Use the following procedure to check the correct number of the color chart:
  1. On the Initial Settings page, specify a combination of Machine Name and Paper Name, then select Details.
  2. Check Color Verification ID.
Old data remains in the cache of the web browser. On the Management Console page, press the F5 key while pressing the Shift key. The cache of the web browser is cleared, and the page is reloaded.
There is an inconsistency in the specified data.
  • Check that the following folder is not shared:

    C:\RicohAutoColorAdjuster\DB

  • Restart Windows. When you are using a client computer, restart Windows on the server also.
    Note:
  • If the error persists, contact your service representative.

1.5 Color Sample Matching

Color sample matching creates a profile based on the printed color sample that you scanned. Register the created profile as the CMYK input (source) profile on the DFE, then use the profile when printing a document.

Use the created profile to reproduce the color tone of the color sample on the printed page as closely as possible.

1.5.1 Operation Workflow in Color Sample Matching

Scan or load a color sample, then scan the test print of a document (PDF) on the machine. Afterwards, compare and match their colors using Color Sample Matching. Use the ICC profile generated by the color matching process to print the document in colors approximating the colors of the color sample as closely as possible.
  1. If you have the saved original data and the saved golden sample, load them.
  2. If you do not have the saved original data and the saved golden sample, prepare the original PDF and the color sample.
    1. Print the document on paper (generate a hard copy of the document).Printing the document
    2. Select Color Sample Matching, and then display the document in the application.Starting the Color Sample Matching function and displaying the document in the application
    3. Place the color sample on the paper tray of the machine, and then scan it in Color Sample Matching.
  3. Place the hard copy of the document that you printed in step 2 on the machine, and then scan it in Color Sample Matching.Scanning the printed document
  4. Perform color matching in Color Sample Matching, and then save the profile.
  5. Optional: Save the original data and the golden sample data.
  6. Register the profile to a DFE, and then print the document using the profile.Registering the profile to a DFE and printing the document with the new profile
    The colors are matched to the sample and the document is printed.

1.5.1.1 Color Sample Matching Dialog

To open the Color Sample Matching dialog, select Color Sample Matching in the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster application. Operate the items in the Color Sample Matching dialog from left to right to create a profile to be used when printing.

Color Sample Matching

1. Load
Select the Load button to load the file containing the original data and the scanned golden sample.
2. Original Data
Open the document (PDF) on the computer, and then display the image.
  • Select File: Specify the document.
  • Specify Area: Specify the image orientation and area in order to match the position of the color sample and printed document.
  • Previous pageNext page: Specify the page
3. Save
Select Save on the upper-left side of the Color Sample Matching dialog to save the files containing the original data and the scanned golden sample. This action allows you to reuse the original PDF file and the scanned golden sample, without keeping the physical golden sample and scanning it again.
    Note:
  • This button is active only after the color sample matching is complete.
4. Golden Sample
Place the color sample on the machine, and then display its image on the screen.
  • Paper Size, Sub Scan: Specify the paper size of the color sample placed on the machine. If you specified Custom Size, enter the paper length along the sub scan direction from 210 through 487.7 mm (from 8.3 through 19.2 inches) in Sub Scan.Placing the color sample on the machine
  • Scan: Scan the color sample.
  • Specify Area: Specify the image orientation and area to match the position with the printed document (PDF).
  • Delete: Select to delete the scanned image.
5. Before Color Matching
Scan the printed document on the machine, and then display its image on the screen.
  • Scan: Select to scan the printed document.
  • Specify Area: Specify the image orientation and area to match the position with the printed document (PDF).
  • Delete: Select to delete the scanned image.
6. Reprint After Color Matching
Perform color matching. A simulated image is displayed when the color matching process is complete.
  • Execute Color Matching: Select to adjust the printed color to match the Golden Sample.
  • CMYK Source, CMYK Rendering: Specify the source profile and rendering intent to be used when printing the document data.
7. Show ΔE Map
Visually inspect the color deviation. Before Color Matching shows the color deviation map before applying color matching and Reprint After Color Matching shows the map after you apply color matching. The bright area in the color deviation map indicates colors that have a large deviation in color. The color deviation is calculated by subtracting the value of paper color and truncating the decimals.
8. Average Color Deviation
Displays the average color deviation before and after (simulated) matching colors. The average color deviation is derived by calculating the average color deviation value of all pixels in the image.
9. Save
Select Save on the lower-right side of the Color Sample Matching dialog to save the profile that is generated after performing a color matching process.

1.5.1.2 Supported Format of Document Data in Color Sample Matching

Color Sample Matching supports document data that fulfills the following conditions simultaneously:
  • Data in a format that is supported on the printer used to output "Original Data"
  • CMYK (Data containing special colors, RGB, grayscale, or DeviceN is not supported)
  • A PDF file of any of the following versions:
    • PDF1.3 (Acrobat 4.x) to PDF1.6 (Acrobat 7.x)
    • PDF1.7 Adobe Extension Level 3 (Acrobat 9.x)
    • PDF1.7 Adobe Extension Level 8 (Acrobat X)
    • PDF/X-1a
    • PDF/X-3
    • PDF/X-4
  • A PDF file with embedded fonts

Color matching might fail on the following images even if the above conditions are fulfilled:

  • An image that is entirely filled in a solid color and comprises no gradation or edge.Image filled in a solid color
  • An image comprising a design of line symmetry or rotation symmetry.Image comprising a design of line symmetry or rotation symmetry
  • When the same image is imposed repeatedly
  • Page comprises a lot of characters and line drawings
  • Page comprises an extreme color scheme, such as mainly containing colors of a specific color family
  • Page is covered entirely by a fine pattern
  • When the screen size is small
    Note:
  • When using a color chart for color sample matching, the area outside the color patches that comprises the color chart is also subject to the effect of color matching.
  • Color matching may fail in the following cases even when you are using original data that can be used for color sample matching.
    • The color gamut of the printer to print the original data is too small.
    • The number of inks used in the original data and that of the printer used for printing differ, for example, when the color sample is printed using a printer with 4-color ink and the original data is printed on a printer with 7-color ink.
    • When the color of the paper in the color sample differs from the color of the paper loaded in the printer that prints the document data.

1.5.2 Using the Color Sample Matching Function

This function prints a document on paper while matching the colors in the original to the colors of the printed color sample. This section describes the procedure of matching the colors when using a single-page document.
Prerequisites
  • It is recommended to perform image density adjustment in advance.
  • The printer: The size of the paper put in the tray matches the paper size of the PDF, and there are no errors.
  • The red indicator on the machine is not lit.
  • The computer connected to the machine: The desktop RICOH Auto Color Adjuster application is started, and no other applications are running.
  • Original Data: Select data that can be used in Color Sample Matching.
  • Printed color sample: Print the color sample on paper with the same size as the size of the PDF.

1.5.2.1 Preparing the Data for Color Sample Matching

Select the original data, scan the golden sample and the printed document on the machine, using the Color Sample Matching function.

    Note:
  • Print more than one copy of the PDF, and use the copy that is printed last.

To prepare the data for Color Sample Matching:

  1. Print the PDF.
    1. Select the printer on which to execute color matching.
    2. Print the document using the required print settings.
        Important:
      • Do not reduce or enlarge the document when printing.
  2. To start the desktop application, double-click the RICOH icon ([RICOH] icon).
  3. In the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster dialog, select Color Sample Matching.
    The Color Sample Matching dialog is displayed.
      Note:
    • Operate the items displayed on the screen from left to right.
  4. If you have the saved original data and the saved golden sample, load them.
    1. To load the saved original data and the saved golden sample, select Load.
    2. In the Select Folder dialog, select the folder containing the saved original data and golden sample data.
    3. Click Select Folder.
      The original file and the golden sample are displayed in the Color Sample Matching dialog.
  5. 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 file containing the original data.
        Note:
      • If no profile is selected in the CMYK Source field from the Reprint After Color Matching section, the CMYK Source Profile Setting Error is displayed.
      The image from the selected file is displayed in the Original Data section.
    3. Place the color sample with the side to scan facing up on the source tray of the machine. Placing the color sample on the tray
    4. In the Golden Sample section, select the paper size of your printed color sample.
    5. If you select Custom Size, enter the paper length along the sub scan direction in the Sub Scan Length: field.
        Important:
      • A paper jam might occur if you select a paper size that differs from the paper size of the golden sample you want to scan.
    6. In the Golden Sample section, select Scan.
      When the scan is complete, the scanned image appears in the Golden Sample section.
  6. Place the printed document with the side to scan facing up on the machine.
  7. In the Before Color Matching section, select the paper size of the printed original.
      Important:
    • A paper jam might occur if you select a paper size that differs from the paper size of the original you want to scan.
  8. If you select Custom Size, enter the paper length along the sub scan direction in the Sub Scan Length: field.
  9. In the Before Color Matching section, select Scan.
    When the scan is complete, the scanned image appears in the Before Color Matching section.
  10. Proceed to the process of creating a profile.

1.5.2.1.1 Printing the PDF for Color Matching with Fiery

This section describes the settings used for printing the PDF for color matching using a Fiery DFE.

To print the PDF for color matching with Fiery:

  1. In the left pane of the FieryJob Properties dialog, select COLOR.
  2. Set the Output profile to a profile that matches the paper you use, or select the profile that you updated using Quick Color Adjustment.
  3. For the CMYK source field, select other setting than ColorWiseOFF or Bypass conversion.
  4. Clear the Use CMYK embedded profiles checkbox.
  5. Clear the Spot color matching checkbox.
  6. Clear the PDF/X output intent checkbox.

1.5.2.1.2 Printing the PDF for Color Matching with TotalFlow Print Server

This section describes the settings used for printing the PDF for color matching using a TotalFlow Print Server DFE.

To print the PDF for color matching with TotalFlow Print Server:

  1. In the left pane of the Job Properties dialog of a TotalFlow Print Server DFE, select Color.
  2. Set the Printer profile, front to a profile that matches the paper you use, or select the profile that you updated using Quick Color Adjustment.
  3. For the CMYK input profile, select other setting than Pass through.
  4. Set the Use embedded profile next to CMYK input profile to Off.
  5. Set Spot color matching to Off.
  6. Set the Use PDF/X output intent to Off.

1.5.2.2 Matching Colors and Creating a Profile

Match the golden sample colors to the colors of the image displayed in the Before Color Matching section, and then create a color profile.

To match colors and create a profile:

  1. Check the profile that was selected in the settings used to print the PDF.
      Note:
    • The name of the setting to check varies depending on the DFE type.
      • For Fiery, the name of the setting is CMYK source. To change the CMYK source, open the Job Properties dialog and select COLOR in the left pane.
      • For the TotalFlow Print Server, the name of the setting is CMYK input profile. To change the CMYK input profile, open the Job Properties dialog and select Color in the left pane.
  2. In the Reprint After Color Matching section, select the CMYK source profile checked in step 1.
      Note:
    • To add a profile, select the Add button (Add button), and then select the profile you want to add.
  3. Check the rendering intent that was selected in the settings for printing the PDF.
      Note:
    • The name of the setting to check varies depending on the DFE type.
      • For Fiery, the name of the setting is CMYK rendering intent. To change the CMYK rendering intent, open the Job Properties dialog and select COLOR in the left pane.
      • For the TotalFlow Print Server, the name of the setting is Rendering intent. To change the Rendering intent, open the Job Properties dialog and select Color in the left pane.
  4. In the Reprint After Color Matching section, select the CMYK Rendering checked in step 3.
      Note:
    • If you used Photographic when printing with Fiery, select Perceptual in the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster.
    • If you used Presentation when printing with Fiery, select Saturation in the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster.
  5. In the Reprint After Color Matching section, select Execute Color Matching.
    The color matching process starts, and a profile is created. Wait for the process to finish. When the color matching process is complete, the processed image is displayed in the Reprint After Color Matching section.
  6. Check the average color deviation (simulated) after color matching is applied.Checking the average color deviation after color matching
      Note:
    • The average color deviation is derived by averaging the color deviation values of all pixels in the image.
  7. Check the color deviation on the color deviation map.
    1. Select Show ΔE Map.
      The color deviation map is displayed, and the button label changes to Hide ΔE Map.
    2. Check the deviation of colors.Checking the deviation of colors
        Note:
      • The color deviation is calculated by subtracting the value of paper color and truncating the decimals.
      • The brighter area in the map indicates the color of a larger deviation.
    3. Select Hide ΔE Map.
  8. Optional: Save the files containing the original data and the scanned golden sample data.
    1. To save the files containing the original data and the scanned golden sample, select Save on the upper-left side of the Color Sample Matching dialog.
    2. If the folder where you want to save the original data and the golden sample data is not yet created, select New Folder in the Select Folder dialog. Then enter the name of the new folder.
    3. Select the folder where you want to save the original data and the golden sample data and click Select Folder.
      The application saves the original data and the golden sample data to the selected folder.
  9. To save the profile, select Save on the lower-right side of the Color Sample Matching dialog.
      Note:
    • The format of the file name assigned to a profile is Match_yyyymmddhhmm.icc. Change it as required.
  10. Select Exit.
    The color matching process is complete, and the profile is saved. If you saved the golden sample data, load it next time you need to match colors and create a profile based on the same golden sample.

1.5.2.2.1 Using the Profile for Printing with Fiery

Use the profile created by the color matching process to reproduce the golden sample colors.

    Note:
  • The procedure varies depending on the DFE that you are using. When using other DFE than Fiery or TotalFlow Print Server, see the manual of your DFE.

  1. Start the Fiery Command WorkStation and log in as the system administrator.
  2. Select Server ⇒ Device Center.
  3. Select RESOURCES ⇒ Profiles.
  4. Select Import, then select the CMYK Source and Simulation.
  5. Select the profile that has been created.
    The profile is imported to Fiery.
  6. In the print settings, select the imported profile in the CMYK source: field.
  7. For other settings, select the same options that you selected for printing the PDF before performing color matching.
  8. Print the document.

1.5.2.2.2 Using the Profile for Printing with TotalFlow Print Server

Use the profile created by the color matching process to reproduce the golden sample colors.

    Note:
  • The procedure varies depending on the DFE that you are using. When using other DFE than Fiery or TotalFlow Print Server, see the manual of your DFE.

  1. Start the TotalFlow Print Server using an account that has administrator rights.
  2. Select Settings ⇒ Profile.
  3. Select Color Management ⇒ Profile.
  4. Select the Edit button (Edit button) next to CMYK input profile.
  5. Select Import ⇒ CMYK Source and Simulation.
  6. Select the created profile, then select Import.
  7. Select the CMYK input profile, then select OK.
  8. Select the profile that has been created.
    The profile is imported to the TotalFlow Print Server.
  9. In the print settings, select the imported profile in the CMYK input profile field.
  10. For other settings, select the same options that you selected for printing the PDF before performing color matching.
  11. Print the document.

1.5.3 Use Cases

By using a document comprising multiple pages, or specifying a specific area on a page, you can improve the quality of color reproducibility.

1.5.3.1 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 document data (PDF).
    1. Select the printer on which to perform color matching.
    2. Print the document data.
        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. In the Original Data section, click Select File.
  4. In the Select Original Data dialog, select the file containing the original data.
    The selected file is displayed in the Original Data section.
  5. Select the Previous Page button (Previous Page button), and the Next Page button (Next Page button) to move to the page where to match colors.
  6. Place the color sample with the side to scan facing up on the source tray of the machine. Placing the color sample on the tray
  7. In the Golden Sample section, select the paper size of your printed color sample.
  8. 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 golden sample you want to scan.
  9. In the Golden Sample section, select Scan.
    When the scanning is complete, the scanned image appears in the Golden Sample section.
  10. Place the printed document with the side to scan facing up on the machine.
  11. In the Before Color Matching section, specify the paper size of the printed original. If you specified 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 you want to scan.
  12. In the Before Color Matching section, select Scan.
    When the scanning is complete, the scanned image is displayed in Before Color Matching.
  13. To scan all pages, repeat steps from 3 through 13.
  14. In the Original Data section, select the Previous Page button (Previous Page button), and the Next Page button (Next Page button) to check that all pages are scanned.
  15. Proceed to the process of creating a profile.

1.5.3.2 Specifying the Area and Orientation

When matching colors on the pages in imposed document data that are printed separately for each page, specify the same area and orientation on all pages. This procedure improves the quality of color reproducibility. Also, specify the area to align the position when Alignment Error is displayed.

To specify the area and orientation:

  1. Print the document data (PDF).
    1. Select the printer on which to perform color matching.
    2. Print the document data using the required print settings.
        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 displayed in the Color Sample Matching dialog from left to right.
  3. If you have the saved original data and the saved golden sample, load them.
    1. To load the saved original data and the saved golden sample for the specified area, select Load.
    2. In the Select Folder dialog, select the folder containing the saved original data and golden sample data.
    3. Click Select Folder.
      The specified area from the original file and the specified area from the golden sample are displayed in the Color Sample Matching dialog.
  4. If you do not have a saved golden sample for the specified area, scan it.
    1. In the Original Data section, click Select File.
    2. In the Select Original Data dialog, select the file containing the original data.
      The image from the selected file is displayed in the Original Data section.
    3. In the Original Data section, select Specify Area.
    4. To change the orientation of the image, select 90° CCW or 90° CW.
    5. To specify the area, click a corner of the area to specify, and drag it diagonally.Specifying the area
      A blue rectangle indicates the specified area.
    6. Select OK.
      The image of the area and orientation that is specified in Original Data is displayed.
    7. Place the color sample with the side to scan facing up on the source tray of the machine. Placing the color sample on the tray
    8. In the Golden Sample section, select the paper size of your printed color sample. 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 golden sample you want to scan.
    9. In the Golden Sample section, select Scan.
      When the scanning is complete, the image matching the area selected in Original Data is displayed in Golden Sample.
    10. To change the selected area of the image, select Specify Area in the Golden Sample section, and then select the area again. Use the same procedure as described in step 4, substeps from 4.4 through 4.6.
  5. Place the printed document with the side to scan facing up on the machine.
  6. In the Before Color Matching section, select the size of the printed original. If you select Custom Size, enter the paper length along the sub scan direction in Sub Scan.
      Important:
    • A paper jam might occur if you select a paper size that differs from the paper size of the original you want to scan.
  7. In the Before Color Matching section, select Scan.
    When the scanning is complete, the image matching the area selected in Original Data is displayed in Before Color Matching.
  8. To change the selected area of the image, select Specify Area in Before Color Matching, and then select the area again. Use the same procedure as described in step 4, substeps from 4.4 through 4.6.
  9. Proceed to the process of creating a profile.

1.5.4 Troubleshooting (Color Sample Matching)

This section describes solutions when messages appear in Color Sample Matching. It also describes the procedure for improving the quality of color reproducibility.

    Note:
  • If the Color Sample Matching dialog does not appear, and no message is displayed when you select Color Sample Matching in the application menu, close the application. Then restart your system. If you still cannot display the Color Sample Matching dialog, contact your service representative.

1.5.4.1 Error and Warning Messages

This section lists some error and warning messages that can appear while using the Color Sample Matching function, and the solutions for fixing the issues.
Message Cause Solution and reference
CMYK Source Profile Setting Error CMYK source in Reprint After Color Matching is not specified. In CMYK source of Reprint After Color Matching, specify the profile that was specified in the print setting when the document data was printed.
Alignment Error The image that is specified in Original Data cannot be used for color matching. Color matching is not possible on some images such as an image that is a solid color or a design of line or rotation symmetry. Check that the specified image is supported.
The scanned document or color sample does not match the image that is displayed in Original Data. Scan a document or color sample that matches the image that is displayed in Original Data.
The area or orientation of the image scanned in Golden Sample and Before Color Matching does not match the area or orientation that is specified in Specify Area of Original Data. Specify the same image in Specify Area of Golden Sample and Before Color Matching as the image specified in Original Data, and then specify the same area and orientation as the original data.
Color Matching Error One or more settings are specified incorrectly.
  • Repeat the procedure from the beginning.
  • If Alignment Error occurs, solve the problem accordingly.

Overwriting [###] is prohibited.

[###] stands for a pre-installed file name.

 You specified a file name that is the same as the name of a pre-installed file in CMYK Source of Reprint After Color Matching. The pre-installed files cannot be overwritten.

Specify a different file name.

Deleting [###] is prohibited.

[###] stands for a pre-installed file name.

 You tried to delete a pre-installed file in CMYK Source of Reprint After Color Matching. The pre-installed files cannot be deleted.
File Selection Error

Failed to open [###]. Either the color space is not supported or the file has been corrupted.

[###] stands for a file name.

 A file whose color space is not CMYK is specified in CMYK Source of Reprint After Color Matching, or the specified file is corrupted.
  • Check that you can open the file in the application for your DFE or another application.
  • Specify another file in CMYK Source of Reprint After Color Matching, and then check that the file works properly.
  • Specify a file whose color space is CMYK. To view the color space information of a profile, use an application that can display the profile information. You can read the profile information and confirm the Color Space information in "ICC Profile Inspector" that is provided by ICC (International Color Consortium), for example. The application is free for use and available for download at ICC Profile Inspector .
File Selection Error

Failed to open [###]. Either the file format is not supported or the file has been corrupted.

[###] stands for a file name.

 A file that cannot be used is specified in Original Data, or the file is corrupted.
  • Check that the file is of a type that is supported in Color Sample Matching.
  • Check that you can open the file in another application.
  • Specify another file in Original Data, and then check that the file works properly.
Character Type Error A non-single byte alphanumeric letter in the file name is entered when saving the profile. Use single-byte alphanumeric letters only when changing the file name.
Reached Upper Limit A color sample or document whose number of pages exceeds 15 is scanned. The maximum number of pages in a color sample or document that can be scanned is 15. To delete the images that are already scanned, switch to the image to delete in Original Data, and then select Delete in Golden Sample or Before Color Matching.
Raster Image Process Error The PDF format is not valid. Use a valid PDF format.

If the error persists, contact your service representative.
File or folder name includes invalid characters. Change the file or folder name and try again.
  • The file or folder name uses characters that do not exist in the Shift-JIS code.
  • The file or folder name uses old Chinese characters.
 Change the file or folder name so that it does not use old Chinese characters or characters that do not exist in the Shift-JIS code.
    Note:
  • If any other message is displayed, follow the instructions in the message.

1.5.4.2 Improving the Quality of Color Reproducibility

This section describes the procedure to improve the quality of color reproducibility by performing the color matching process twice when a large deviation in color is detected even after a color matching process is performed and the profile is created.

    Important:
  • The quality of reproducibility in color might not improve even after performing this procedure.

To improve the quality of color reproducibility:

  1. To save the profile, select Save on the lower-right side of the Color Sample Matching dialog.
      Note:
    • The format of the file name assigned to a profile is Match_yyyymmddhhmm.icc. Change it as required.
  2. Print a document using the profile that you saved.
  3. In the Before Color Matching section, select Delete.
  4. Place the printed document with the printed side facing up on the machine.
  5. Specify the size of the printed original in Before Color Matching.
      Note:
    • If you specified Custom Size, enter the paper length along the sub scan direction in Sub Scan.
    • A paper jam might occur if you select a paper size that differs from the paper size of the original you want to scan.
  6. Select Scan in Before Color Matching.
    Scanning starts. Wait for scanning to finish. When the scan is complete, the scanned image appears in Before Color Matching.
  7. Specify the profile that was used in step 2 in CMYK Source of Reprint After Color Matching.
      Note:
    • To add a profile, select the Add button (Add button), and then specify the profile to add.
  8. Select Execute Color Matching, and check the color deviation again.

1.6 Colorimetry

The machine measures the colors on a printed test chart at a regular interval. You can save the measurement results in a file and manage them using a color management or other similar application.

1.6.1 Operation Workflow of Colorimetry

Print the chart for colorimetry on the printer to be adjusted for colors, and scan the chart on the machine to measure its colors. Save the measurement result in IT8 or CGATS TXT format. Load this file in a color management app or other application, and use it to manage the color quality of a printer.

    Note:
  • You can select a chart from the list of charts for colorimetry that are commonly used, but you can also specify the paper size and color boxes to create a new chart for colorimetry.

  1. Start Colorimetry and register a chart for colorimetry.Registering a chart for colorimetry
      Note:
    • You can also select one of the charts for colorimetry that are already registered.
  2. Print the chart for colorimetry on the printer that you will measure.Printing the chart for colorimetry
  3. In Colorimetry, specify the measurement conditions, the save location of the measurement result, and other settings.
  4. On the machine, scan the chart for colorimetry that is printed.Scanning the chart for colorimetry
  5. Manage the measurement results on your computer.

1.6.1.1 Configuration of the Colorimetry Dialog

Select Colorimetry on your computer to display the Colorimetry dialog. Use this dialog to register, manage, or scan a chart for colorimetry.

List of charts for colorimetry

1. Add
Register a chart for colorimetry.
2. Delete
Deletes the selected chart for colorimetry.
3. Scan
Select Scan to display the Measurement and Saving Settings dialog. Use this dialog to specify the measurement conditions, save location of the measurement result, and other settings. Then select OK to scan the chart for colorimetry on the machine.
  • In the File Name field, enter the name under which to save the measurement result.
      Note:
    • You cannot specify the name when more than one chart for colorimetry is specified.
    • Names of (chart name)+(mmdd) are assigned to the files automatically.
  • Select Browse, and specify the destination folder to save the files.
  • Select whether you want to save the custom verification file. If you select the Save Custom Verification File checkbox, the saved file is displayed in the Add/Edit Chart dialog of the web application, in the Color Space list.
      Note:
    • The checkbox is active only if you select one of the following predefined charts: Fogra Media Wedge V3.0, Idealliance Control Wedge 2013, or Japan Color Control Strip.
  • Select the Lighting Condition from M0(A), M1(D50), and M2(A+UV cut).
      Note:
    • If you select the Save Custom Verification File checkbox, the application changes the Lighting Condition value to the value required for the selected chart. The Lighting Condition field becomes inactive.
  • In the Color Space for Measurement field, select the color space for measurement from Lab, LCh, XYZ, Spectroscopy, Density (Status T), and Density (Status E).
      Note:
    • If you select the Save Custom Verification File checkbox, the application changes the Color Space for Measurement value to the value required for the selected chart. The Color Space for Measurement field becomes inactive.
  • In the Saving File Format field, select the file format in which to save the measurement result from IT8 (*.it8) and CGATS.txt (*.txt).
4. Preview ([Information] button)
Displays the preview of the selected chart.
5. List of Charts for Colorimetry
Displays the list of charts for colorimetry.

1.6.2 Using the Colorimetry Function

1.6.2.1 Types of Charts for Colorimetry

In the Colorimetry section, use the charts with various paper sizes and various color boxes to measure the colors generated by the printer.

On the list of charts for colorimetry, IT8.7-3, IT8.7-4/ IT8.7-4 Random, IT8.7-5/ TC1617, ECI2002/ ECI 2002 Random, Idealliance Control Strip 2009, Idealliance Control Wedge 2014, and other charts for colorimetry are registered. Use one of the charts on the list when measuring the target color in the standard with which you want to comply.

When using a color chart with a customized color scheme, create the color chart information file, a text file that specifies the paper size and color boxes on the chart, and register it on the list.

The following information is included in the printed chart.Description of the chart

1. Color code
Shows the chart number of the chart for colorimetry. The machine identifies the chart number when you scan a test chart on the machine.
2. Color chart
Group of color boxes used for colorimetry.

1.6.2.2 Registering a New Chart for Colorimetry

To register a new chart for colorimetry, create a chart information file and register it.

    Important:
  • You do not need to register the chart for colorimetry when using a chart that is already registered.

  1. Create a chart information file in plain text format (TXT) using a text editor application such as Notepad in Windows.
      Note:
    • Specifying the file name and save location is optional.
  2. In the desktop application menu, select Colorimetry.
    The Colorimetry dialog is displayed.
  3. In the Colorimetry dialog, select Add.
    The Chart Creation and Registration dialog is displayed.
  4. In the Chart Creation and Registration dialog, select Browse.
  5. Select a chart information file, then select Open.
  6. In the Chart Creation and Registration dialog, select OK.
  7. You receive a message asking you to confirm whether you want to start creating a chart. Select OK.
  8. You receive a confirmation message. Select OK.
    A PDF file for printing and other files are created, and the chart for colorimetry is added to the list.

1.6.2.2.1 Chart Information File

Enter the following setting items and setting values in the chart information file.
    Note:
  • You can create a custom chart based on the sample chart information files available under C:\RicohAutoColorAdjuster\ReferenceChart\CMS\SampleChartInfoFiles
Category Setting Item Setting Value
Chart Information CHART_NAME Specifies the chart name enclosed by double quotation marks (") as described below:
  • Encoding: UTF-8
  • Prohibited characters: /:*?<>\|
  • Number of characters: Up to 259 characters including the file path string for the destination folder and four-letter extension

Example: "Measure Sample1"
SHEET_WIDTH

SHEET_HEIGHT

 Specifies the width and length (along the sub-scan direction) of the paper:
  • Width: From 21000 through 33000 (210– 330 mm, 8.2–13 inches)
  • Length: From 21000 through 48700 (210– 487 mm, 8.2–19.2 inches)

Example: Width 29700 (297 mm, 11.7 inches), Length 42000 (420 mm, 16.5 inches)
PATCH_WIDTH

PATCH_HEIGHT

 Specifies the horizontal and vertical lengths of a color box:
  • Unit: 100 (1 mm, 0.04 inches)
  • Minimum: 600 (7 mm, 0.28 inches)
  • Maximum: 1500 (15 mm, 0.6 inches)

Example: 700 for both the horizontal and vertical lengths
Color box information NUMBER_OF_PATCHES Specifies the total number of color boxes on the color chart

Example: 200
COLOR FORMAT Fixed at CMYK

Enter all lines to END_DATA_FORMAT as shown in the example.
BEGIN_DATA

END_DATA

 Specifies the device value in the color space defining the color of the box

Enter the CMYK values of the number of color boxes specified in NUMBER_OF_PATCHES between the BEGIN_DATA and END_DATA lines.

Example: 1 70 40 10 0–200 10 100 30 0 (values for 4–199 are omitted)
Example of Chart Information File
CHART_NAME "Measure Sample1"

SHEET_WIDTH 29700

SHEET_HEIGHT 42000

PATCH_WIDTH 700

PATCH_HEIGHT 700

NUMBER_OF_PATCHES 200

COLOR FORMAT CMYK

BEGIN_DATA_FORMAT

SAMPLE_ID CMYK_C CMYK_M CMYK_Y CMYK_K

END_DATA_FORMAT

BEGIN_DATA

1 70 40 10 0

2 100 20 10 10

3 80 80 100 10

...

200 10 100 30 0

END_DATA

1.6.2.3 Checking the Chart Characteristics

In the Colorimetry section, use the charts with various paper sizes and various color boxes to measure the colors generated by the printer.

To check the chart characteristics:

  1. To start the desktop application, double-click the RICOH icon ([RICOH] icon).
  2. In the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster dialog, select Colorimetry.
  3. Select the checkbox next to the colorimetry chart you want to check, then select the Information button (Information button).
    The chart characteristics are displayed.
  4. Check the displayed information related to the selected chart.

1.6.2.4 Using the Colorimetry Function

To use the Colorimetry function:

  1. To start the desktop application, double-click the RICOH icon ([RICOH] icon).
  2. In the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster dialog, select Colorimetry.
  3. In the Colorimetry dialog, check the ID of the chart to be used for colorimetry, in the Chart ID column.
  4. To print the PDF corresponding to your chart ID, stored in the C:\RicohAutoColorAdjuster\ReferenceChart\CMS folder, use the printer whose colors you want to measure.
  5. Place the chart for colorimetry with the side to scan facing up on the machine. Placing the chart for colorimetry on the machine
  6. In the Colorimetry dialog, select the checkbox next to the colorimetry chart you want to scan. Select Scan.
  7. In the Measurement and Saving Settings dialog, select the measurement conditions, save location of the measurement result, and other settings.
  8. Select OK.
    The Scan Chart dialog is displayed.
  9. In the Scan Chart dialog, select Start Scan.
    The machine starts scanning the chart for colorimetry, and creates a file in the selected folder.

1.6.3 Troubleshooting (Colorimetry)

If the Colorimetry dialog is not displayed and you do not receive any message when you select Colorimetry in the application menu, close the application. Then restart your operating system. If you still cannot display the Colorimetry dialog after performing the operation, contact your service representative.

1.6.3.1 Error in the Scanned Result

If an error is displayed in the Scanned Result column after you scan the color chart for colorimetry, check the error code, and operate as required.
Error Code Cause Solution and reference
02XX0002

04XX0003

04XX0009

04XX000A

(XX represents a hexadecimal number between 00–ff)

 A system error occurred. Restart Windows.
02XX0004

(XX represents a hexadecimal number between 00–ff)

 An unexpected problem occurred. Contact your service representative. Collect the device log as required.
02010007 The destination folder is deleted. Specify the correct folder in Specify a destination folder to save. under Measurement and Saving Settings.
02020008 A file of the specified name already exists in the destination folder.
  • Move or delete the corresponding file from the folder specified in Specify a destination folder to save. under Measurement and Saving Settings.
  • Specify the correct file name in File Name under Measurement and Saving Settings. You cannot specify the name when more than 1 chart for colorimetry is specified. Names of (chart name)+(mmdd) are assigned to the files automatically.
0402000C An error occurred on the machine. Check the message and operate as required.

Restart the machine and Windows after the error is resolved on the machine.
0403000C Failed to scan the chart. Scan the chart again. If the error persists, reprint the chart in the center of the paper, and then scan the reprinted chart.
00010006 The measurement result file is not output after you scan a custom chart. This problem occurs because the ID of the scanned chart does not match the ID of the chart you select for scanning in the Colorimetry dialog. Scan a chart whose chart ID matches the ID of the chart you select for scanning in the Colorimetry dialog.
020F0007 After you select the destination folder for saving the measurement result file, the Specify a destination folder to save. field is blank again. Select the destination folder again. If the error persists, contact your service representative.
0403000D The scanned chart does not match the chart you select for scanning in the Colorimetry dialog. In the Colorimetry dialog, select a chart that matches the chart placed on the paper tray.
Colorimetry Timeout Error A paper jam or another problem occurred when scanning an original. Solve the problem on the machine.

If the error persists, contact your service representative.
Colorimetry File Creation Error

1.7 Troubleshooting

Use this chapter to identify and fix problems with the machine or the application.

1.7.1 Cannot Operate the Machine

Use this section if you cannot start the machine or if the machine is in an error state.
Status Cause Solution and reference
The power of the machine cannot be turned on. The power cable of the machine is not plugged into a wall outlet. Plug the power cable into the wall outlet.
An extension cord is used. Do not use an extension cord.

Region A (mainly Europe)

Plug the power cable directly into a wall outlet that supplies electricity of 220–240 V, 1 A or higher at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

Region B (mainly North America)

Plug the power cable directly into a wall outlet that supplies electricity of 120–127 V, 1.2 A or higher at 60 Hz.
The power cable is not plugged into the machine. Make sure that the power cable that is supplied with the machine is securely plugged into the receptacle for the power cable on the machine.
There is a problem with the wall outlet. Plug the power cable into another wall outlet that you have checked for power by plugging in other electrical products.

If the machine still does not start, contact your service representative.
The red indicator light is active. A problem is occurring on the machine. Check the message that is displayed on the computer, and then solve the problem accordingly.

1.7.2 Error Messages

This section describes how to solve the problem if an error message is displayed.
Message Cause Solution and reference
Failed to start the application, please try again. Call service if this error message is displayed repeatedly. Failed to initialize the variables for Color Sample Matching. Create a backup of the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster settings, uninstall the software, and then install it again.

If the error persists, contact your service representative.
Failed to start the application. There is a network problem, please check. The client computer failed to access the server, or a problem is occurring in an application on the server.
  • Check that the computer is connected to the network.
  • Restart Windows on the computer and server.

If the error persists, contact your service representative.
An error has occurred in the following location.Turn the main power off and back on, then restart the application.If the error occurs again, please call service.

SCXXX-XX

 A malfunction that might require a repair occurred on the machine. Turn off the power of the machine, and then turn it on again.

If the error persists, contact your service representative with the message and SC number.
An error has occurred in the following location.Turn the main power off and back on, then restart the application.If the error occurs again, please call service.

SCXXX-XX

 A malfunction that might require a repair occurred in the communication between the machine and the computer.
  • Check that the machine and the computer are connected using two USB cables.
  • Turn off the power of the machine, and then turn it on again.

If the error persists, contact your service representative with the message and SC number.
Colorimeter has not been connected. Connect the colorimeter and then restart the application. A problem occurred in the communication between the machine and the computer.
  • Check that the machine and the computer are connected using two USB cables.
  • If the machine is turned off, turn it on. If the machine is turned on, turn it off and then on again.
  • Quit Quick Color Adjustment, Color Sample Matching, Colorimetry, and the Settings dialog when they are running, and then start them again from the application menu. If only the application menu is displayed, start the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster again.
  • Restart Windows. When you are using a client computer, restart Windows on the server also.
Not secure The SSL certificate that you are using when accessing the server online from the client computer is not installed on the server. Add the SSL certificate to the server.
The license has expired. Please update the license. The license has expired.
  • Contact your sales representative. When the server computer is connected to the Internet, the status of the license is updated automatically after the license is renewed.
  • The license information is displayed at the bottom of the menu dialog.
  • To update the license information, select the Settings button (Settings button), then select License Management in the left pane.

1.7.3 Log Files

If an issue occurs in the desktop application, collect the log files. These files are required for investigating the issue.

1.7.3.1 Collecting Logs Using LogCollector

Use this section to collect log files using LogCollector. LogCollector is part of the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster.

It is recommended to collect files using LogCollector if any issue occurs while using the desktop application. However, it is mandatory to collect log files using LogCollector if one of the following situations occurs:

  • You cannot start the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster.
  • An error occurred in the desktop application while using any of the Quick Color Adjustment, Color Sample Matching, or Colorimetry dialogs.
      Important:
    • If you restart the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster or do any other actions in the application after the error occurred, the log file might not be relevant.

To collect logs using LogCollector:

  1. If you want to save the log files in the default location, use the LogCollector.exe file.
    1. On your local drive, go to C:\RicohAutoColorAdjuster\inst\LogCollector.
    2. Double-click LogCollector.exe.
      Your log file is saved in PACK format under C:\RicohAutoColorAdjuster\Temp.
  2. If you want to select the location where to save the log files or to remove the log files once they are collected, use Command Prompt.
    1. Open File Explorer.
    2. In the File Explorer address bar, type C:\RicohAutoColorAdjuster\inst\LogCollector and press Enter.
    3. In the File Explorer address bar, replace the current folder path with cmd. Press Enter.
      A Command Prompt dialog is opened.
    4. In the Command Prompt dialog, type LogCollector.exe [--output output folder path] [--move], where both --output and --move are optional parameters as follows:
      • --output is an optional parameter that allows specifying the output location. Add the folder path right after the parameter. If the folder path includes blank spaces, use quotes for the entire path.
      • --move is an optional parameter that triggers the application to attempt removing the traces from the disk after the log collection is complete.
    5. The log file in PACK format is saved under the selected output folder path.

1.7.3.2 Collecting Logs Using the Settings Dialog

This section describes the procedure to collect logs using the Settings dialog of the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster.

    Note:
  • You can collect log files from the Settings dialog if an issue occurs once you launch the main application dialog or while using the Settings dialog.
  • If an issue occurs while using the Quick Color Adjustment, Color Sample Matching, or Colorimetry dialogs, use LogCollector to collect the log files. For more information, see Collecting Logs Using LogCollector.
  • The log files do not include any data or personal information that can be used to identify a specific individual.

To collect logs using the Settings dialog:

  1. If the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster application is not displayed, double-click the RICOH desktop icon (RICOH icon) to start it.
  2. In the RICOH Auto Color Adjuster dialog, select the Settings button (Settings button).
  3. In the left pane, select Backup/Restore/Log.
  4. In the Log Collection section, select Start Collection.
  5. Enter the file name and select the folder where you want to save the log file.
  6. Select Save.
    The log file is saved in PACK format.
  7. If you receive a message that the application collected the log file successfully, select OK. Then select Go Back to Initial Screen.
  8. If you receive a message that the application failed to collect the log file, follow the instructions in the message.

1.7.3.3 Collecting Color Sample Matching Logs

If you cannot reduce the color difference in Color Sample Matching, the service representative might request the log files. If so, collect the log files from the server computer, then send them by email.

To collect Color Sample Matching logs:

  1. Find the Color Sample Matching log files on the server computer.
      Note:
    • The files for each color sample matching job are stored in a separate folder. Each folder name is based on a date and time template. The date and time in your folder name matches the date and time in the name of the log file that you must collect.
  2. Send the log files to your service representative by email.

1.7.3.3.1 Location of Log Files

Use this table to find the location of the Color Sample Matching log files and their name format.
    Note:
  • If you need to free up disk space, you can delete older logs from the following locations.
Location File name format
C:\RicohAutoColorAdjuster\ChartLog\data\yyMMdd_hhmmss
  • yy is the 2-digit year.
  • MM is the 2-digit numerical abbreviation for the month.
  • dd is the 2-digit day.
  • hh is the 2-digit hour.
  • mm is the 2-digit minute.
  • ss is the 2-digit second.

M2_A3_0001.bmp

M2_A3_0001_A.csv

M2_A3_0001_B.csv

M2_A3_0001_dens.bin

M2_A3_0001_L.csv

M2_A3_0001_RawPosInfo.txt

M2_A3_dark.raw

M2_A3_white_0001.raw

M2_UVon_A3_0001_Carriage1(w=2048,h=350).raw
C:\Users\User name\AppData\Local\RicohAutoColorAdjuster

after_dE_data_[page number].csv

after_dE_map_[page number].tif

after_dE_mask_[page number].tif

before_dE_data_[page number].csv

before_dE_map_[page number].tif

before_dE_mask_[page number].tif

bkup_org_cmyk_[PDF file number]_[PDF page number].tif

bkup_org_lab_[PDF file number]_[PDF page number].bin

bkup_org_lab_[PDF file number]_[PDF page number].tif

bkup_org_mask_[PDF file number]_[PDF page number].tif

bkup_ref_[PDF page number].bin

bkup_ref_[PDF page number].tif

bkup_ref_mask_[PDF page number].tif

bkup_tgt_[PDF page number].bin

bkup_tgt_[PDF page number].tif

bkup_tgt_mask_[PDF page number].tif

composite_mask_[page number].tif

matching_[page number].bin

matching_[page number].tif

matching_mask_[page number].tif

org_cmyk_[PDF file number]_[PDF page number].tif

org_lab_[PDF file number]_[PDF page number].bin

org_lab_[PDF file number]_[PDF page number].tif

org_mask_[PDF file number]_[PDF page number].tif

ref_[page number].bin

ref_[page number].tif

ref_mask_[page number].tif

ref_registration_[page number].bin

ref_registration_[page number].tif

ref_registration_mask_[page number].tif

result.icc

tgt_[page number].bin

tgt_[page number].tif

tgt_mask_[page number].tif

tgt_registration_[page number].bin

tgt_registration_[page number].tif

tgt_registration_mask_[page number].tif

1.7.4 Paper Jams

Open the front door of the machine and remove the paper if the following message is displayed: Open the cover and remove original document/chart inside.

    CAUTION:
  • When replacing paper or removing jammed paper, make sure not to trap or injure your fingers.

1.7.4.1 Precautions

    CAUTION:
  • Some parts inside the machine might get damaged when you touch them. Do not touch the internal components of the machine when removing jammed paper. Doing so might cause the machine to malfunction.

Note the following when opening the front door to remove jammed paper.Precautions when removing jammed paper

1 When pushing on the scan unit to remove jammed paper, touch the indicated part only.
2 Be careful not to touch the indicated part or stain or damage the part.

    Note:
  • Do not turn off the machine when removing paper.
  • To remove paper, hold the left and right ends of hands, and pull on the paper evenly.
  • Be careful not to rip the paper and leave small pieces of it inside the machine when removing jammed paper. If small pieces are left inside the machine, a paper jam or malfunction might occur.
  • If the paper is torn, put pieces together like a jigsaw puzzle, and make sure that you have all pieces. If one or more pieces is missing, it might be left inside the machine. Consult your service representative.
  • If the message persists even after removing the jammed paper, check that there is no other paper jammed inside the machine.

1.7.4.2 Removing Jammed Paper

Open the front door of the machine, and then follow the instruction described below to remove the jammed paper. The instructions are also printed inside the front door of the machine.

    Note:
  • The instructions for removing jammed paper are also printed inside the front door of the machine.

To remove jammed paper:

  1. Open the front door of the machine.Opening the front door of the machine
  2. Push the scan unit to move it toward the back of the machine (1).Pushing the scan unit toward the back of the machine and turning the levers to the right
  3. Move the scan unit toward the back so that it is behind the black paper transport member (2).
  4. Turn the right lever to the right from its lower position (3).
  5. Turn the left lever to the right from its upper or lower position (3).
  6. Check that both levers are set in the positions as shown in the diagram (3).
  7. Remove the paper from either the paper source side or the paper output side (4).Removing the paper and turning the levers downwards
      Note:
    • If you cannot pull out the paper in either direction, pull it out from inside the machine toward the front.
  8. Turn the right lever downward (5).
  9. Turn the left lever downward (5).
  10. Close the front door.

1.7.4.3 Frequent Paper Jams

Check the paper condition. Also check how it is placed on the machine and that the paper size is correct.
Paper condition
Items to check Solution if applicable
Is the paper wrinkled, bent, or curled?
  • Do not use wrinkled, bent, or ripped paper.
  • When the paper is heavily curled, correct the curl before setting it on the machine.
Is the paper in the supported size or thickness? Place paper of the size and thickness that can be used on the machine.
Does the paper contain a lot of moisture? Use paper that is stored in a dry environment, and then perform printing again.

Keep color samples you receive from customers in a plastic bag to keep moisture away from them.
Is the paper sticking together? When placing more than one sheet of paper together, fan the sheets thoroughly every time before setting them on the paper tray.
Condition of the loaded paper
Items to check Solution if applicable
Is there a gap between the paper and paper guide? Is the paper guide set too tight against the paper? Adjust the paper guide to the paper size.
Is the paper tray used correctly?
  • Place the machine in a location where the paper tray and paper are not in contact with the surrounding wall or other object.
  • Pull out the extension tray when you place paper that extends beyond the edge of the tray (longer than A4 size paper in portrait orientation).
Are too many sheets of paper placed on the paper tray? Place paper on the paper tray so that it is not stacked above the upper limit indicator (Upper limit indicator) of the tray.
Paper size
Items to check Solution if applicable
When paper jams occur frequently in Quick Color Adjustment: Does the size of the color chart match the size specified in Scan Settings? In the Scan Settings section, check that the size specified in Quick Color Adjustment matches the size of the paper used to print the chart.

If the sizes do not match, print the chart on paper of a matching size, or specify a size that matches the paper size in Scan Settings.
When paper jams occur frequently in Color Sample Matching:
  • Does the paper size of the color sample match the paper size specified in Golden Sample or the settings in Sub Scan?
  • Does the paper size of the printed original match the paper size specified in Before Color Matching or the settings in Sub Scan?
  • Are you using a small custom size paper (275 mm or 11.3 inches wide or narrower × 230 mm, 9.1 inches or shorter)?
  • Specify the size of the color sample in Golden Sample correctly before scanning it.
  • Specify the size of the printed original in Before Color Matching correctly before scanning it.
  • Change the direction of the paper loaded on the machine, specify Sub Scan again, and then perform scanning.
When paper jams occur frequently in Colorimetry:

Does the paper size of the printed chart match the Size of the chart for colorimetry that you specified?

 Check that the Size of the chart for colorimetry that you specified matches the size of the paper specified for printing the chart.

When the sizes do not match, change the paper, or specify the correct chart for colorimetry according to the size of the paper.

    Note:
  • Enter the paper length along the sub scan direction of the paper to place on the machine in Scan Settings and Sub Scan.
Sub Scan Direction

1.7.4.4 Paper Ejection Issue

If the ejected chart or document that has been scanned is wrinkled or not neatly stacked, use the auxiliary tray that is provided with the machine. Otherwise, a paper jam might occur.

Auxiliary tray for stacking the scanned paper

1.8 Reference

Use reference information to help you with configuring and using the application.

1.8.1 Color Spaces

Use this topic to find additional information about the color space you select for color verification on the Initial Settings page, in the Add/Edit Chart dialog.
Reference Name Color Space Measurement Mode

ISO 13655:2009

 Description Region
Fogra51 PSOcoated_v3.icc M1 Offset printing according to ISO 12647-2:2013 on premium gloss or matte coated substrate with moderate fluorescence and tone value increase curves A (CMYK) Europe
Fogra52 PSOuncoated_v3_FOGRA52.icc M1 Offset printing according to ISO 12647-2:2013 on wood-free uncoated substrate with high fluorescence and high tone value increase curves C (CMYK) Europe
Fogra39 ISOcoated_v2_eci.icc M0 Offset printing according to ISO 12647-2:2004/Amd 1 on gloss or matte coated art substrate and tone value increase curves A (CMY) and B (K)

Fogra51 replaces Fogra39.

 Europe
Fogra47 PSO_Uncoated_ISO12647_eci.icc M0 Offset printing according to ISO 12647-2:2004/Amd 1 on uncoated white substrate and tone value increase curves C (CMY) and D (K)

Fogra52 replaces Fogra47.

 Europe
GRACoL 2013 Coated GRACoL2013_CRPC6.icc M1 ISO/PAS 15339-2 Characterized Reference Printing Condition 6 using typical premium gloss or matte coated substrate U.S.A.
GRACoL 2013 Uncoated GRACoL2013UNC_CRPC3.icc M1 ISO/PAS 15339-2 Characterized Reference Printing Condition 3 using typical premium uncoated substrate U.S.A.
XCMYK 2017 XCMYK 2017.icc M1 XCMYK - Expanded gamut reference characterization for high density offset printing on gloss or matte coated substrate U.S.A.
Japan Color Coated 2011 JapanColor2011Coated.icc M0 Offset printing according to ISO 12647-2:2004 on commercial gloss or matte coated substrate Japan