St. Paul, Minnesota-based 3M announces the expansion of its roster of inks backed by the company’s MCS warranty program. The company has co-branded inks with Durst, Epson and OKI Data Corp. and introduced them into the warranty program.

Finished graphics made with the following new 3M co-branded inks are eligible for the 3M MCS warranty:

• Durst Rho Roll 3M Premium UV Inks compatible with Durst Rho 312R and 512R printers
• Epson-3M UltraChrome GS3 inks compatible with Epson SureColor S-Series S40600, S60600 and S80600 printers

• 3MTM SX ink from OKI Data Corporation compatible with the OKI Data Infotech ColorPainter H3-104s printers

3M is also expanding its longstanding partnership with EFI, introducing new EFI VUTEk GS 3M Premium UV White Ink which is eligible for the 3M MCS warranty when used with EFITM VUTEk GS 2000 and 3200 printers. 3M Printable Fabric 9100 will also now be eligible for the 3M MCS warranty when printed with EFI 3M GS and GSr Premium UV inks.

“At 3M we are always looking for additional ways to establish ourselves as the leader in warranty coverage and provide graphic manufacturers with the widest selection of co-branded inks and printer combinations backed by 3M’s long-term warranty,” says Adam Larson, global portfolio manager for 3M’s Commercial Solutions division. “It is our goal to allow graphic manufacturers the ability to choose from premier printer options and still have a 3M ink to qualify for the 3M MCS warranty. Expanding our offerings and relationships with Durst, Epson and OKI Data Corporation was the perfect opportunity to continue providing graphic manufacturers with the highest quality of products backed by the robust 3M MCS warranty.”

Only graphic manufacturers that have a current Certificate of 3M MCS Warranty are eligible to extend this warranty to their customers.