diff --git a/klippy/gcode.py b/klippy/gcode.py
index dc83d2b0..3abc70aa 100644
--- a/klippy/gcode.py
+++ b/klippy/gcode.py
@@ -295,7 +295,10 @@ class GCodeDispatch:
         # Get Firmware Version and Capabilities
         software_version = self.printer.get_start_args().get('software_version')
         kw = {"FIRMWARE_NAME": "Klipper", "FIRMWARE_VERSION": software_version}
-        gcmd.ack(" ".join(["%s:%s" % (k, v) for k, v in kw.items()]))
+        msg = " ".join(["%s:%s" % (k, v) for k, v in kw.items()])
+        did_ack = gcmd.ack(msg)
+        if not did_ack:
+            gcmd.respond_info(msg)
     def request_restart(self, result):
         if self.is_printer_ready:
             toolhead = self.printer.lookup_object('toolhead')