User’s Guide Guide to the Product Parts Placing Originals on the Product Check this section to identify the parts of your product. Follow the steps here to place your originals on the product. How to Scan Using the Network Interface Panel Follow the step-by-step instructions here to scan your originals using any of the available scanning methods. Explains network settings and how to scan.
Home > Guide to the Product Parts Guide to the Product Parts Product Parts Light Button
Home > Placing Originals on the Product Placing Originals on the Product Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Placing Documents on the Document Glass Placing Thick Documents on the Document Glass
Home > How to Scan How to Scan Basic Scanning Scanning from the Button Scanning Using Document Capture Pro (for Windows) Scanning Using Epson Scan (for Mac OS X) Various Types of Scanning Scanning to SharePoint or Cloud Service (for Windows) Scanning Multiple Documents to Separate Files (for Windows) Assigning a Specified Scanning Setting to a Program Adjusting the Scanned Image
Home > Using the Network Interface Panel Using the Network Interface Panel Panel parts Installing the Network Interface Panel Setting Up Client Computers with Epson Scan Settings Scanning Over a Network Scanning from the Panel
Home > Software Information Software Information Document Capture Pro (for Windows) Epson Scan Driver (for Mac OS X) Another Scanning Software Checking and Installing Your Software Uninstalling Your Software
Home > Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning the Product Replacing the Roller Assembly Kit Power Off Timer Setting Transporting the Product
Home > Solving Problems Solving Problems Troubleshooting Problems Indicated by Messages on the LCD Panel or Status Light Problems When Starting a Scan Problems When Feeding Paper (For Automatic Document Feeder) Problems With Scanning Time Problems With Scanned Images Problems Remain After Trying All Solutions Where To Get Help EPSON Technical Support ABBYY FineReader
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damage both devices connected by the cable. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. If you use an extension cord with the product, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
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Home > Operating System Versions Operating System Versions In this manual, the following abbreviations are used. Windows refers to Windows 7, Vista, XP, and XP x64. Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate. Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, Windows Vista Business Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise Edition, and Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.
Home > Guide to the Product Parts Product Parts Note: The illustrations used in this guide are of the Auto Document Feeder scanner (shown on the left). Use all the items that came with your product. a. power button b. Wake Up/Sleep button c. Ready light d. Error light e. start button f.
a. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) b. ADF cover c. edge guides d. ADF input tray e. ADF output tray f. control panel a. document cover b. document glass c. carriage (in the document glass) Note: Do not remove the document mat located on the underside of the document cover.
a. USB port b. AC inlet c. transportation lock lever a. Power cord b. USB cable a. Pickup roller b.
Home > Guide to the Product Parts Lights The Status lights indicate whether the product is operating normally. Light Ready Indicator Status Ready to scan images. On Flashing Ready and Error Error Meaning Flashing On Initializing or scanning. Updating firmware. An error has occurred. Problems Indicated by Messages on the LCD Panel or Status Light Flashing On (All) Off Recovering firmware. The product is in sleep mode. Press the product. The product is off.
Home > Guide to the Product Parts Button The product has four buttons for scanning operations. Before using the product buttons, make sure you have installed your scanning software. Button Function button Turns the product on if pressed once. Press again to turn the product off. button Changes to Sleep mode. Press again to return the scanner to ready status. button Lets you start scan. button Cancels scanning.
Home > Placing Originals on the Product Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Document specifications Loading documents in the ADF You can load your original documents in the ADF to scan multiple pages quickly. Document specifications Only load documents that meet the following specifications into the product. Paper size Measurements A3 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 inches) B4 257 x 364 mm (10.1 x 14.3 inches) A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches) Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.
Top Loading documents in the ADF Important: Do not feed photographs or valuable original artwork into the ADF. Misfeeding may wrinkle or damage the original. Scan these documents on the document glass instead. Remove any documents from the document glass. Make sure there is no dust on the glass before loading documents in the ADF. Slide the edge guides on the ADF input tray all the way outward.
Important: Do not load paper above the line just under the arrow mark on the edge guides. When loading a stack of paper, fan the paper to remove any paper powder, tap the edges of the paper on a flat surface to align the sheets, and then load it correctly. Do not load additional documents while the current document is being scanned.
Home > Placing Originals on the Product Placing Documents on the Document Glass Important: Do not place heavy objects on the document glass and do not press the glass with too much force. Note: The illustrations used in this guide are of the Auto Document Feeder scanner. Open the document cover. Place your document facedown on the document glass. Make sure the top of the document is against the left edge and centered on the mark.
Note: If you are scanning multiple documents at once, position each photo at least 20 mm (0.8 inch) apart from the others. Close the document cover gently so that your original does not move. Important: Make sure you use the handle when opening or closing the ADF. Note: Do not leave photos on the document glass for an extended period of time as they may stick to the glass. Always keep the document glass clean. You can place documents up to 15 mm (0.6 inch) thick.
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Home > Placing Originals on the Product Placing Thick Documents on the Document Glass Important: Do not place heavy objects on the document glass and do not press the glass with too much force. Note: The illustrations used in this guide are of the Auto Document Feeder scanner. Follow these steps to scan a large or thick document on the document glass: Place a large or thick document facedown on the document glass. Make sure the top of the document is against the left edge and centered on the mark.
Note: When scanning with the document cover closed, gently press down on your document to flatten it. If your document is very thick or curled at the edges, cover the edges with paper to block external light as you scan. You can place documents up to 15 mm (0.6 inch) thick. When scanning a book, you can perform Book Spine Correction (Windows only) using the Epson Scan driver’s function. For more information, see the Epson Scan help.
Home > How to Scan Scanning from the Button Place your original(s). Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Placing Documents on the Document Glass Placing Thick Documents on the Document Glass Press the button. The scanned image is saved to the folder you specified.
Home > How to Scan Scanning Using Document Capture Pro (for Windows) This section explains basic scanning procedures using Document Capture Pro. See help for details on Document Capture Pro. Place your original(s). Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Placing Documents on the Document Glass Placing Thick Documents on the Document Glass Start Document Capture Pro. Document Capture Pro (for Windows) Click Scan. Select settings in the Main Settings window, and then click Scan.
Make settings on the Save As window or the Print Settings window, and then click OK. Note: Selecting Apply job separation on the Save As window activates the function to sort the documents into separate files by detecting blank pages or barcodes in your scanned images. The scanned image is saved to the folder you specified.
Home > How to Scan Scanning Using Epson Scan (for Mac OS X) Office Mode lets you quickly scan text documents without previewing your image. This section introduces scanning methods in Office Mode. You can use other modes as necessary. See help for details on Epson Scan. Note: Do not use the Fast User Switching function while using your scanner. Place your original(s).
Select the Resolution setting. Click Preview. The Preview window appears and displays your image. Important: Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): The first page is ejected and a preview image is displayed in the preview window. Reload the ejected page into the ADF and then scan. Adjust brightness, and other image quality settings. See help for details on Epson Scan. Click Scan. In File Save Settings window, select the Type setting and click OK.
Home > How to Scan Scanning to SharePoint or Cloud Service (for Windows) You can upload scanned images to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service. Start Document Capture Pro and scan your document. Scanning Using Document Capture Pro (for Windows) steps 1 to 5 On the Main window of Document Capture Pro, click the destination icon. See help for details on Document Capture Pro. Make settings on the Save As window, and then click OK.
Home > How to Scan Scanning Multiple Documents to Separate Files (for Windows) This function sorts documents into separate files by using a variety of detection methods such as blank pages or barcodes inserted between the scanned images. Load a document into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) and include indicators, such as blank pages, between the pages where you want to separate the data. Start Document Capture Pro and scan your document.
Home > How to Scan Assigning a Specified Scanning Setting to a Program For Windows For Mac OS X By registering a specific scanning operation to a scanner button, you can perform that operation by simply pressing the scanner button. In Windows, you can also register settings, such as separator processing, save format, and save as/ destination. For Windows Start Document Capture Pro. Document Capture Pro (for Windows) Click Settings from the toolbar at the top of the window.
On the window displayed, select the scanner you want to use. Click the arrow in the list next to the action name, then select the action you want to assign. Then click Close. Note: Frequently used actions are registered in advance in Epson Event Manager. You can also customize the action by clicking Make Job Settings.
Home > How to Scan Adjusting the Scanned Image Epson Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color, sharpness, contrast, and other aspects affecting image quality. Histogram Provides a graphical interface for adjusting highlight, shadow, and gamma levels individually. Tone Correction Provides a graphical interface for adjusting tone levels individually. Image Adjustment Adjusts brightness and contrast and the balance of red, green, and blue colors in the overall image.
Descreening A ripple or cross-hatch pattern (known as moiré) may appear in a scanned image of a printed document. Color Restoration Restores the colors in faded photos automatically. Backlight Correction Removes shadows from photos that have too much background light. Dust Removal Removes dust marks from your originals automatically. Text Enhancement Enhances text recognition when scanning text documents.
Color Enhance Enhances the selected color. See help for details on Epson Scan.
Home > Using the Network Interface Panel Panel parts Button a b c Setting button Reset button Stop button d OK/Arrow button e start button Function Make product and network settings, or perform maintenance. Resets the panel to the initial screen. Cancels scanning. Use the arrow buttons to select an item, and then press OK to confirm the selection. Starts scanning. In a network environment, the button on the scanner works the same way as clicking Scan in the Document Capture Pro or Epson Scan window.
Home > Using the Network Interface Panel Installing the Network Interface Panel Epson Scan works with the optional Network Interface Panel (B12B808411) to enable direct control of all of the features of your scanner in a network environment. You can download the User’s Guide for the Network Interface Panel from the following website. After setting up the Network Interface Panel.
Home > Using the Network Interface Panel Setting Up Client Computers with Epson Scan Settings Make sure your scanner and Network Interface Panel are turned on and working properly. Then follow the steps below to use the Epson Scan Settings program to enable network scanning. Note for Windows: Log in as a user with administrator's authority, and then install. If you are asked to enter an administrator's password, enter the password, and then continue with the operations.
In the Add window, choose the Network Interface Panel’s IP address under Search for addresses, or select Enter address and type in the address. Then click OK. In the Epson Scan Settings window, click Test to check the connection. If everything works properly, you see a successful connection message appears. Click OK to save the settings.
Home > Using the Network Interface Panel Scanning Over a Network For Windows For Mac OS X Note: You must set the IP address for your Network Interface Panel before you can scan using it. Setting Up Client Computers with Epson Scan Settings For Windows Turn on your scanner and the client computer. Place your original(s) on the document glass or Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Start Document Capture Pro. Document Capture Pro (for Windows) Click Scan on the Document Capture Pro Main window.
Click Scan.
Home > Using the Network Interface Panel Scanning from the Panel Setup a Job in advance. Assigning a Specified Scanning Setting to a Program Turn on your scanner and the client computer. Place your original(s) on the document glass or Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Press the OK button on the panel. The scanner searches for an available Windows-based computer running Document Capture Pro. Select the computer you want to send the data to, and then press the OK button.
Home > Software Information Document Capture Pro (for Windows) How to start How to access the help This software allows you to perform various tasks with a scanned image immediately such as sending it by e-mail, printing, or uploading to a server. This lets you assign any of the product’s buttons to open a scanning program. You can also save frequently used scanning settings. How to start Select the start button icon or Start > All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > Document Capture Pro.
Home > Software Information Epson Scan Driver (for Mac OS X) How to start How to access the help This software lets you control all aspects of scanning. You can use this as a standalone scanning program or use it with another TWAIN-compliant scanning program. How to start Select Applications > Epson Software > EPSON Scan. Top How to access the help Click the Help button on the Epson Scan driver.
Home > Software Information Other Scanning Software Epson Event Manager (for Mac OS X) ABBYY FineReader Epson Event Manager (for Mac OS X) This lets you assign any of the product buttons to open a scanning program. You can also save the scan settings that frequently used. It makes scanning your projects even quicker. How to start Select Applications > Epson Software, and double-click the Event Manager icon. How to access the help Select Help from the menu, and then click Epson Event Manager Help.
Windows: Select the start button or Start > All Programs or Programs > ABBYY FineReader folder > ABBYY FineReader. Mac OS X: Select Applications and double-click ABBYY FineReader.
Home > Software Information Checking and Installing Your Software Checking the software installed on your computer Checking the software installed on your computer To use the functions described in this User’s Guide, you need to install the following software. Epson Driver and Utilities Document Capture Pro (for Windows) Epson Event Manager (for Mac OS X) Follow the steps below to check that the software is installed on your computer.
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Home > Software Information Uninstalling Your Software For Windows For Mac OS X You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your software to solve certain problems or if you upgrade your operating system. For Windows Note: For Windows 7 and Windows Vista, you need an administrator account and password if you log on as a standard user. For Windows XP, you must log on to a Computer Administrator account. Turn off the product. Disconnect the product’s interface cable from your computer.
For Mac OS X Note: To uninstall applications you must log on to a Computer Administrator account. You cannot uninstall programs if you log on as a Limited account user. To uninstall Epson Scan, insert your Epson CD. Open the EPSON folder, then open the Common folder. Double-click Epson Scan Uninstaller and follow the instructions to remove the driver.
Home > Maintenance Cleaning the Product To keep your product operating at its best, clean it periodically using the following procedure. Important: Do not press the glass surface of the document glass with any force. Be careful not to scratch or damage the glass surface of the document glass, and do not use a hard or abrasive brush to clean it. A damaged glass surface can decrease the scan quality. Never use alcohol, thinner, or corrosive solvent to clean the product.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the glass surface. Clean the document cover if it gets dirty. Open the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) cover and use a soft, dry, clean cloth to clean the roller and the interior of the ADF.
Do not touch the part shown in the illustration below.
Home > Maintenance Replacing the Roller Assembly Kit You need to replace the parts on the Roller Assembly Kit after scanning every 100,000 pages. Removal part Roller Assembly Kit Part number B12B813501 Number of scanning 100,000 To replace the Roller Assembly Kit, follow the steps below. Turn off the scanner. Remove all paper from the input tray. Unplug the power cord from the product. Open the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) cover.
Slide and remove the installed pickup roller. Attach the new pickup roller to the correct position. Important: Do not touch the surface of the roller. Close the pickup roller cover. Press in the hooks on both sides of the separation roller cover, and then open the cover.
Grip the shaft of the separation roller, lift it up, and then remove the separation roller. Attach the new separation roller to the correct position.
Press the shaft of the separation roller down until you hear it click into place. Close the separation roller cover. Close the ADF cover. Plug the power cord, and then turn on the scanner. Start Epson Scan Settings. Windows: Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > Epson Scan Settings Mac OS X: Select Applications > EPSON Software > EPSON Scan Settings. Click Maintenance.
Click Reset, and then click OK. Important: Make sure you reset the counter after replacing the Roller Assembly Kit.
Home > Maintenance Power Off Timer Setting The product turns off automatically if no operations are performed for the selected period. You can adjust the time before power management is applied, if your scanner is connected to your computer using a USB connection. Any increase will affect the product's energy efficiency. Please consider the environment before making any change. Follow the steps below to adjust the time. Start Epson Scan Settings.
Home > Maintenance Transporting the Product Before you transport the product for a long distance or store it for an extended period of time, you need to lock the carriage to prevent damage. Make sure the carriage is in the home position on the left side of the product. If the carriage is not in the home position, turn on the product and wait until the carriage moves to the home position. Turn off the product, then unplug the power cord. Disconnect the USB cable from the product.
Attach the packing materials that came with the product, then repack the product in its original box or a similar box that fits the product snugly.
Home > Solving Problems Problems Indicated by Messages on the LCD Panel or Status Lights Make sure the product is connected to your computer properly. Turn off the product and turn it on again. If the problem is not solved, the product may be malfunctioning, or the light source in the scanner unit may need to be replaced. Contact Epson for support. Make sure the transportation lock has been released. Contact Epson for support if you cannot clear the error.
Home > Solving Problems Problems When Starting a Scan Using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Using the button Using the Network Interface Panel Using scanning software other than Epson Scan driver Make sure the scanning software is fully installed. See the Start Here sheet for instructions on installing the scanning software. Check the status light and make sure the product is ready to scan. Make sure your cables are securely connected to the product and to a working electrical outlet.
Assigning a Specified Scanning Setting to a Program Check that compatible scanning software is installed. Checking the software installed on your computer Windows: If you have clicked the Keep Blocking button in the Windows Security Alert window during or after installation of the Epson Software, unblock Epson Event Manager. How to unblock Epson Event Manager Mac OS X: Make sure you are logged on as the user who installed the scanning software.
Windows Vista: Select Security. Select Allow a program through Windows Firewall. Windows XP: Select Security Center. Select Windows Firewall. Select EEventManager Application from the list. Windows 7: Confirm that the check box for EEventManager Application is selected in the Allowed programs and features list. Windows Vista: Click the Exceptions tab, and then confirm that the check box for EEventManager Application is selected in the Program or port list.
Home > Solving Problems Problems When Feeding Paper (For Automatic Document Feeder) The paper gets dirty Multiple sheets of paper are fed The paper jams in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) The paper gets dirty Clean the interior of the product. Cleaning the Product Top Multiple sheets of paper are fed If you load unsupported paper, the product may feed more than one sheet of paper at a time. Document specifications Clean the product.
Open the ADF cover. Lift the ADF input tray and slowly turn the dial to remove the jammed paper. If most of the paper has been ejected to the ADF input tray, remove the jammed paper while turning the dial. Important: Remove the paper carefully. If the paper is removed with too much force, the documents or the product could be damaged.
After you have removed the paper, close the ADF cover. Note: If you load unsupported papers, the product may feed more than one sheet of paper at a time. Document specifications You may need to clean the interior of the product.
Home > Solving Problems Problems With Scanning Time Computers with Hi-Speed external USB ports can scan faster than those with external USB ports. If you are using a Hi-Speed external USB port with your product, make sure it meets the system requirements. System Requirements Scanning at a high resolution takes a long time.
Home > Solving Problems Problems With Scanned Images Scan quality is unsatisfactory The scanning area or direction is unsatisfactory Scan quality is unsatisfactory Scan quality can be improved by changing the current settings or adjusting the scanned image. Adjusting the Scanned Image An image on the back of your original appears in your scanned image When scanning thin paper, images on the back may be visible to the product and appear in your scanned image.
Select Descreening as the image quality setting. Try changing the Resolution setting. Uneven color, smears, dots, or straight lines appear in your image Clean the product. Cleaning the Product Top The scanning area or direction is unsatisfactory The edges of your original are not scanned Move the document or photo more than 3 mm (0.12 inch) away from the horizontal and vertical edges of the document glass to avoid cropping.
Home > Solving Problems Problems Remain After Trying All Solutions If you have tried all the solutions and have not solved the problem, reset the Epson Scan settings. Start Epson Scan, click Configuration, select the Other tab, and then click Reset All.
Home > Solving Problems EPSON Technical Support Internet Support Visit Epson’s support website at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.
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Home > Technical Specifications Product Specifications General Mechanical Electrical Environmental Interfaces Standards and approvals Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mechanical Dimensions Width: 640.0 mm (25.2 inches) Depth (standard): 468.0 mm (18.4 inches) Depth (with ADF): 522.0 mm (20.7 inches) Height (standard): 156.0 mm (5.5 inches) Height (with ADF): 289.0 mm (11.3 inches) Weight Standard: Approx. 14.8 kg (33.0 lb) With ADF: Approx. 26.9 kg (57.3 lb) Top Electrical Rated input current 1.2 A Rated input voltage AC 100 to 240 V Rated input frequency 50 to 60 Hz Power consumption Approx. 25.5 W Operating (Standard model) Approx. 79.
USB Interface Interface type Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0 Electrical standard Full Speed mode (12 Mbits per second) and Hi-Speed mode (480 Mbits per second) of Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0. Connector type One Type B port Top Standards and approvals U.S. model: Safety UL60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.