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.