Ricoh PostScript3 Unit Type M45: Which Ricoh Printers Does It Fit?
If you have a used Ricoh IM 2500, 3000, 3500, 4000, 5000 or 6000 black-and-white MFP and the genuine Adobe PostScript option is missing, the card you need is the PostScript3 Unit Type M45 (EDP code 418889). It is an SD-card-style module that plugs into the controller and unlocks the real Adobe PostScript 3 interpreter on the machine.
Below is the full compatibility list, what the card actually does once installed, and what resellers should know before buying in bulk.
Which Ricoh printers does Type M45 fit?
Type M45 is designed for Ricoh's IM 2500–6000-series black-and-white MFPs:
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| Machine Model |
Type |
PostScript Option Needed |
EDP Code |
| Ricoh IM 2500 |
B&W MFP |
Type M45 |
418889 |
| Ricoh IM 3000 |
B&W MFP |
Type M45 |
418889 |
| Ricoh IM 3500 |
B&W MFP |
Type M45 |
418889 |
| Ricoh IM 4000 |
B&W MFP |
Type M45 |
418889 |
| Ricoh IM 5000 |
B&W MFP |
Type M45 |
418889 |
| Ricoh IM 6000 |
B&W MFP |
Type M45 |
418889 |
Do not confuse Type M45 with Type M54, M52, M44 or M37 — those are built for other Ricoh generations and are not interchangeable. If you own an IM C2510–C6010 color machine, that one takes Type M52 instead.
What does Type M45 actually do?
- Adds a genuine Adobe PostScript 3 RIP, replacing the machine's default PS3 emulation.
- Complex PDFs, technical drawings and invoices render exactly as designed — no swapped fonts, no shifted logos.
- Machine reports "PostScript3" as installed under User Tools → Machine Features → Option.
- Raises resale value: legal offices, accounting firms and mid-size businesses specifically ask for "PS3 enabled" Ricoh B&W MFPs.
Specifications
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| Item |
Detail |
| Product Name |
PostScript3 Unit Type M45 |
| Ricoh EDP Code |
418889 |
| Form Factor |
SD card module |
| Type |
Genuine Adobe PostScript 3 |
| Stock |
In stock for wholesale |
How to install Type M45
- 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: Does Type M45 work on IM C2510 / C3010? A: No. Those color machines take Type M52, not M45.
Q: Is it plug-and-play? A: Yes — insert the SD card and reboot; no firmware flashing needed.
Q: Do you sell in bulk? A: Yes. We supply distributors, refurbishers and copier dealers worldwide.
Contact ricohunit.com for wholesale pricing
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