The Epson Preferred Plan offers premium warranty service for 1 year. The Epson Preferred Plus Plan extends this premium level of service for an additional 1 or 2 years. Just purchase the Epson Preferred Plus Plan and you'll continue to have access to Epson's toll-free priority technical support line and on-site hardware service. You may purchase the Epson Preferred Plus Plan at any time while your printer is covered under the standard warranty.