Using a Multipage Document

For optimal color sample matching results, use documents with no more than 15 pages each.

To use a multipage document:

  1. Print the PDF file to obtain the reference sample.
    1. Select the printer on which to execute color matching.
    2. Print the entire PDF file or just the pages for which you want to execute color matching. For information about the required print settings, 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 in the Color Sample Matching dialog from left to right.
  3. 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 source file and the hard copy sample are displayed in the Color Sample Matching dialog.
  4. If you do not have a saved hard copy sample, scan it.
    1. In the PDF Source File section, click Select File.
    2. In the Select PDF Source File dialog, select the PDF file containing the image in the hard copy sample.
      The first page of the selected file is displayed in the PDF Source File section.
    3. Select the Previous PagePrevious Page button button and the Next PageNext Page button button to go to the page where you want to match colors.
    4. Place the hard copy sample page on the paper input tray, with the side 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
    5. In the PDF Source File section, select the paper size of your hard copy sample.
    6. 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 hard copy sample.
    7. In the Hard Copy Sample section, select Scan.
      When the scanning is complete, the scanned image appears in the Hard Copy Sample section.
  5. Place the printed reference sample page corresponding to the page selected in the PDF Source File section on the paper input tray, with the printed side facing up.
  6. In the Printed Reference Sample section, select the paper size of the printed reference sample.
      Important:
    • A paper jam might occur if you select a paper size that differs from the paper size of the reference sample you want to scan.
  7. If you select Custom Size, enter the paper length along the sub-scan direction in the Sub-Scan Length field.
  8. In the Printed Reference Sample section, select Scan.
    When the scanning is complete, the scanned image is displayed in Printed Reference Sample.
  9. To scan all pages, repeat steps from through .
  10. In the PDF Source File section, select the Previous PagePrevious Page button button, and the Next PageNext Page button button to check that all pages are scanned.
  11. Proceed to the process of creating an ICC profile. For details, see Creating an ICC Profile.
Parent topic: Use Cases