Thanks for your continued support. Performance Upgrade brings the latest advancements in 600-dpi printing to a simple and convenient upgrade kit. Since the upgrade is firmware only, it won't impact your printer's warranty. The printer will now be recognized as an upgrade and allow you to download the latest and greatest firmware available. Most RIP's will only require a new version of software.
Some companies give it away and others charge for it.
If you have an older EFI RIP, you need to upgrade to the X2W to run an upgraded printer. If you haven't recently upgraded your printer with Version 2.25 or later, you could see an improvement in image quality due to MicroBurst Technology . In general, you should expect to get the same print quality you have experienced with you're your original model. As always, certain images, different RIP's, and higher speeds may also require that you use different pass modes to get the best print.