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.

Prerequisites

  • It is recommended to execute image density adjustment in advance.
  • The size of the paper put in the printer tray matches the paper size of the PDF, and there are no errors.
  • The scanner indicator does not show a red light.
  • The desktop RICOH Auto Color Adjuster application is started and no errors occurred. For details, see Displaying the Desktop Application.
  • Select the PDF source file containing the CMYK image of the hard copy sample that you want to use for Color Sample Matching.
  • Print the reference sample using paper with the same paper size of the PDF.

In this section:

  1. Preparing Data for Color Matching
    To prepare data for color matching, select the PDF source file, and scan the hard copy sample and the printed reference sample.
  2. Creating an ICC Profile
    To create an ICC profile, match the hard copy sample colors to the colors of the reference sample image displayed in the Printed Reference Sample section. Then, save the generated ICC profile.
Parent topic: Color Sample Matching