Preparing the Data for Color Sample Matching

Select the original data, scan the color sample and the printed document on the machine, and display them on the Color Sample Matching screen.

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

To prepare the data required in sample matching:

  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. For information about print settings, see Using Fiery to Print the PDF File for Color Matching or Using the TotalFlow Print Server to Print the PDF File for Color Matching.
        Important:
      • Do not reduce or enlarge the document when printing.
  2. On the computer, select Color Sample Matching.RICOH Auto Color Adjuster screen
    The Color Sample Matching screen is displayed.
      Note:
    • Operate the items displayed on the screen 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, 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.
  4. If you do not have a saved golden sample, scan it.
    1. In the Original Data section, click Select File.
    2. In the Select Original Data dialog, select the file containing the original data.
        Note:
      • The CMYK Source Profile Setting Error is displayed when a profile is not specified in CMYK Source under Reprint After Color Matching.
      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. For details, see Placing an Original or Color Chart on the Paper Tray.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 Sub Scan.Selecting the paper size
        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 scaninng is complete, the scanned image appears in the Golden Sample section.
  5. Place the printed document with the side to scan facing up on the machine.
      Note:
    • If you printed more than one copy of the document data (PDF), use the copy that is printed last.
  6. 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.Specifying the size of the original before color matching
      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. Select Scan in the Before Color Matching section.
    When the scan is complete, the scanned image appears in the Before Color Matching section.
  8. Proceed to the process of creating a profile. For details, see Matching Colors and Creating a Profile.

In this section:

  1. Using Fiery to Print the PDF File for Color Matching
  2. Using the TotalFlow Print Server to Print the PDF File for Color Matching
Parent topic: Performing Color Sample Matching