How to Distinguish Adobe PS from Clone PS

In the operation panel screen, it is difficult to tell whether Adobe PS or Clone PS is in use.

Both “PS3” and “PDF” are shown on the screen, regardless of whether Adobe PS or Clone PS is used.

Identification can be done as follows:

• Configuration Page
  The description of the Firmware Version listed on the page varies as shown below:

  PS type	Description of Firmware Version
  Adobe PS	RPCS [x.xx.xx] Adobe PostScript 3 [x.xx], Adobe PDF [x.xx]
  Clone PS	RPCS [x.xx.xx] PS3 [x.xx], PDF [x.xx]

  The manufacturer's name “Adobe” is shown in the list if Adobe PS is used.

• Configuration Page
  The description of the Firmware Version listed on the page varies as shown below:
  
  
  

• Web Image Monitor

  Go to Status/Information > Device Info, and open the Printer Language menu.

  If Adobe PS is used, the screen shows the program name “Adobe PostScript 3” and "Adobe PDF".

  

•  Operation Panel: Firmware Version

  Settings > Machine Features Settings > System Settings > Administrator Tools > Firmware Version

  When PostScript3 Unit Type M33 (Adobe PS) is installed:

  

  When Clone PS only:

  

  No.	Module Name	Description
  1	PS3 / IRIPS PS3	The Clone PS firmware number appears. The clone PS firmware number starts with “D0AF”. I
  2	PS3	The Adobe PS firmware number starts with "D3BD" appears. This module name appears in the firmware list only if PostScript3 Unit Type M37 is installed.
  3	PDF / IRIPS PDF	The Clone PS firmware number appears. The clone PS firmware number starts with “D0AF”.
  4	PDF	The Adobe PS firmware number starts with "D3BD". This module name appears in the firmware list only if PostScript3 Unit Type M37 is installed.

• Font Change Confirmation screen
   The “Font Change Confirmation” screen is accessible only when Clone PS is used.
  On the Home screen, select the Settings icon > Machine Features Settings > Printer Settings > PS Menu > Font Change Confirmation.