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.

    Note:
  • Print more than one copy of the PDF, and use the copy that is printed last.
  • Selecting a paper size in the Hard Copy Sample and Printed Reference Sample sections that differs from your actual sample might result in a paper jam.

To prepare data for color matching:

  1. Print the PDF file using the required print settings on the target printer. For details, see Printing the Reference Sample Using Fiery, Printing the Reference Sample Using TotalFlow Print Server with a Cut Sheet Printer, or Printing the Reference Sample Using the RICOH Pro VC80000.
      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 on the screen from left to right.
  3. In the Color Matching section, select a profile in the CMYK Source Profile field.
  4. If you do not have a saved hard copy sample, scan it.
    1. In the PDF Source File section, select the Select File button.
    2. In the Select PDF Source File dialog, select the PDF source file containing the image of the hard copy sample.
      The image from the selected PDF file is displayed in the PDF Source File section.
    3. Place the hard copy sample on the paper input tray, with the side you want to scan facing up. For details, see Placing a Sample or Color Chart on the Input Tray.Placing the hard copy sample on the input tray
    4. In the Hard Copy Sample section, select the paper size and feed direction of your sample.
    5. If you select Custom Size, enter the paper length in the sub-scan direction in the Sub-Scan Length field.
    6. In the Hard Copy Sample section, select Scan.
      Once the scanning process is complete, the scanned image is displayed in the Hard Copy Sample section.
  5. If you have the saved hard copy sample data, load it.
    1. Select Load.
    2. In the Select Folder dialog, select the folder containing the saved hard copy sample data.
    3. Click Select Folder.
      The PDF source file and the hard copy sample are displayed in the Color Sample Matching dialog.
  6. Place the printed reference sample on the paper input tray, with the printed side facing up.
  7. In the Printed Reference Sample section, select the paper size and feed direction of your reference sample.
  8. If you select Custom Size, enter the paper length in the sub-scan direction in the Sub-Scan Length field.
  9. In the Printed Reference Sample section, select Scan.
    Once the scanning process is complete, the scanned image is displayed in the Printed Reference Sample section.
  10. Proceed to the process of creating an ICC profile. For details, see Creating an ICC Profile.

In this section:

  1. Printing the Reference Sample Using Fiery
    This section describes the settings used for printing the reference sample using a Fiery DFE.
  2. Printing the Reference Sample Using TotalFlow Print Server with a Cut Sheet Printer
    This section describes the settings required for printing the reference sample using a TotalFlow Print Server DFE with a cut sheet printer.
  3. Printing the Reference Sample Using the RICOH Pro VC80000
    This section describes the settings required for printing the reference sample with the RICOH Pro VC80000. Apply these print settings to both Printer 1 and Printer 2.
Parent topic: Using the Color Sample Matching Function