Ricoh PostScript3 Unit Type M44: Which Ricoh Printers Does It Fit?
If you have a high-speed Ricoh B&W MFP — IM 7000, IM 8000 or IM 9000 — and the genuine Adobe PostScript option is missing, the card you need is the PostScript3 Unit Type M44.
Type M44 comes in two EDP code variants depending on production batch and region: 418796 and 418794. Both are genuine Ricoh PostScript3 units and are functionally identical for the machines listed below.
Below is the full compatibility list, what the card does once installed, and what resellers should know.
Which Ricoh printers does Type M44 fit?
Type M44 is designed for Ricoh's high-speed IM B&W production MFPs:
| Machine Model |
Type |
EDP Code |
|
| Ricoh IM 7000 |
High-speed B&W MFP |
Type M44 |
418796 / 418794 |
| Ricoh IM 8000 |
High-speed B&W MFP |
Type M44 |
418796 / 418794 |
| Ricoh IM 9000 |
High-speed B&W MFP |
Type M44 |
418796 / 418794 |
Do not confuse Type M44 with Type M45 (fits IM 2500–6000, the lower-speed B&W line). They are different cards for different machine generations.
What does Type M44 actually do?
- Adds a genuine Adobe PostScript 3 RIP, replacing the machine's default PS3 emulation.
- Complex PDFs, financial statements and transactional print jobs render exactly as designed.
- Critical for print shops, in-plants and high-volume office environments that output legal PDFs, invoices and bank statements at speed.
- Machine reports "PostScript3" as installed under User Tools → Machine Features → Option.
Specifications
| Item |
Detail |
| Product Name |
PostScript3 Unit Type M44 |
| Ricoh EDP Code |
418796 / 418794 |
| Form Factor |
SD card module |
| Type |
Genuine Adobe PostScript 3 |
| Compatible Machines |
IM 7000 / IM 8000 / IM 9000 |
| Stock |
In stock for wholesale |
How to install Type M44
- Power the MFP off and unplug for 30 seconds.
- Open the controller-side cover; insert the SD card into the marked PS3 slot, label facing out.
- Power on and let the machine detect the option during boot.
- Confirm under User Tools → Machine Features → Option → PostScript3: "Installed".
FAQ
Q: What is the difference between EDP 418796 and 418794? A: They are the same Type M44 card from different production batches or regional packaging. Both work on IM 7000/8000/9000.
Q: Does Type M44 work on IM 6000? A: No. IM 6000 belongs to the lower-speed B&W series and takes Type M45 instead.
Q: Do you sell in bulk? A: Yes. We supply distributors, refurbishers and print-house dealers worldwide.
Contact ricohunit.com for wholesale pricing
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