Color Sample Matching

Color Sample Matching helps replicating the colors of a hard copy sample by measuring them and generating an ICC profile specific to that document and target printer. Manually import the created ICC profile as the source CMYK input profile on the DFE, then use the profile when printing a document.

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

Color Sample Matching dialog

In this section:

  1. Workflow Overview
    The physical color sample based on which colors are replicated is also called hard copy sample. Scan the hard copy sample or load the Source and Scanned Data, then print and scan the PDF source file. Afterwards, compare and match their colors using Color Sample Matching. Use the ICC profile generated by the color matching process to print the document using colors as similar to the hard copy sample as possible.
  2. Using the Color Sample Matching Function
    This function prints a document while matching the colors in the hard copy sample to the colors in the printed reference sample. This section describes the procedure for color matching using a single-page document.
  3. Using the ICC Profile for Printing with Fiery
    Use the ICC profile created by the color matching process to reproduce the hard copy sample colors.
  4. Using the ICC Profile for Printing with TotalFlow Print Server
    Use the ICC profile created by the color matching process to reproduce the hard copy sample colors. This procedure applies when using a TotalFlow Print Server DFE with a cut sheet printer or the RICOH Pro VC80000.
  5. Use Cases
    By using a document comprising multiple pages, or selecting a specific area on a page, you can improve the quality of color reproducibility.
  6. Troubleshooting Color Sample Matching Errors
    This section describes solutions when messages occur while using the Color Sample Matching function.
Parent topic: Using the Desktop Application