11. Advanced Instructions; Operating Procedure For Color Calibration - Ricoh Pro C9100 Operating Instructions Manual

11. Advanced Instructions

Operating Procedure for Color Calibration

To improve color reproduction and achieve color output with consistent quality, follow this procedure. It
is recommended to perform color calibration for each print job. You can improve CMYK image
reproduction by adjusting image density and performing calibration. Also, you can improve mixed color
reproduction by adjusting image density and color registration and performing calibration. An optional
EFI Spectrometer ES-2000 is required to perform calibration.
1. In the 02: [Machine: Image Quality] group on the [Adjustment Settings for Skilled
Operators] menu, select 0201: [Adjust Image Density/ DEMS] and execute [Image
Density Adjustment: Manual Execute].
2. When the color density adjustment is completed, press [Exit].
3. Press [Exit].
4. Press the [User Tools] key.
5. Press [Maintenance].
6. Press [Color Registration].
7. Press [OK].
Auto color registration takes about 20 seconds.
8. When the color registration is completed, press [Exit].
9. Start Fiery Command WorkStation 5.
10. Click [Calibrate] in the [Job Center] tab.
11. Click [Expert] in the upper right corner of the "Calibrator" dialog box.
12. Specify the following settings in the [Calibrator] dialog box.
• In the [1. Select Measurement Method] menu, select [ES-2000].
• In the [2. Check Print Settings] menu, select the paper type you are using from the [NAME]
pull-down menu.
• In the [3. Generate Measurement Page] menu, click [Print].
13. Specify the following settings in the Print Option dialog box.
• In the [Page Type] menu, select [21 Sorted Patches] or [34 Sorted Patches].
• In the [Paper Size] menu, select the paper size you want to use to print a test page. The paper
size you select must conform to the patches you select in the [Page Type] menu.
[21 Sorted Patches]: A4 or LTR
[34 Sorted Patches]: A3, 11 × 17, 12 × 18, 13 × 19
• In the [Input Tray] menu, select the paper tray loaded with the paper for patch printing.
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