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Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)
Provides you with information on setting up the product and installing the application. ❏ User's Guide (digital manual) Provides instructions on using the product, maintenance, and solving problems. As well as the manuals above, see the help included in the various Epson applications. Marks and Symbols Caution: Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
User's Guide About This Manual Operating System References Windows In this manual, terms such as "Windows 10", "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", "Windows XP", "Windows Server 2012 R2", "Windows Server 2012", "Windows Server 2008 R2", "Windows Server 2008", "Windows Server 2003 R2", and "Windows Server 2003"...
❏ Some of the symbols used on your product are to ensure safety and proper use of the product. Visit the following Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols. http://support.epson.net/symbols ❏ Place the product on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the product in all directions. If you place the product by the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the back of the product and the wall.
User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ Unplug the product and the power cord before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. ❏ If you are not going to use the product or options for a long period, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
User's Guide Scanner Basics Scanner Basics Part Names and Functions Front ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Feeds loaded originals automatically. ADF cover Open it when cleaning the ADF or removing jammed paper. Input tray Loads originals. When scanning is complete, check the center window for ejected originals.
User's Guide Scanner Basics Document mat Blocks external light while scanning. Remove it when cleaning the ADF or removing jammed originals. Scanner glass Place originals that you cannot feed using the ADF. Back AC inlet Connects the power cord. USB port Connects a USB cable.
Epson Web site. Epson Scan 2 Epson Scan 2 is a driver for controlling your scanner, enabling a variety of scan settings. This also allows you to start either as a standalone application or by using TWAIN-compliant application software. See the Epson Scan 2 help for details on using the application.
See the Document Capture Pro help for details on using the application. EPSON Software Updater EPSON Software Updater is an application that checks for new or updated applications on the internet and installs them. You can also update the scanner’s digital manual.
User's Guide Specifications of Originals and Placing Originals Specifications of Originals and Placing Originals Specifications of Originals for Scanning from the ADF This section explains the specifications and conditions of originals that can be loaded in the ADF. General Specifications for Originals being Scanned Type of Original Thickness Size...
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User's Guide Specifications of Originals and Placing Originals Size Measurement Thickness Paper Type Loading Capacity 210×297 mm 50 to 120 g/m2 Plain paper Thickness of the stack of originals: under 5 mm (8.3×11.7 in.) Fine paper (80 g/m2: 50 sheets) Recycled paper Letter 215.9×279.4 mm...
User's Guide Specifications of Originals and Placing Originals Size Thickness Paper Type Loading Capacity Width: 89.0 to 215.9 mm 50 to 120 g/m2 Plain paper 1 sheet (3.5 to 8.5 in.) Fine paper Length: 393.7 to 3,048.0 mm Recycled paper (15.5 to 120.0 in.) Note: You can scan long paper up to 393.7 mm (15.5 inches) in length at a resolution of 600 dpi or less, and over 393.7 mm (15.5...
User's Guide Specifications of Originals and Placing Originals ❏ Carbon-less papers ❏ Thermal papers Placing Originals into the ADF Placing Standard Size Originals Note: Remove any documents from the scanner glass. Make sure there is no dust or dirt on the glass and the clear part shown below before scanning.
User's Guide Specifications of Originals and Placing Originals 3. Place the originals into the ADF input tray facing up and with the top edge facing into the ADF. Slide the originals into the ADF until they meet resistance. 4. Slide the edge guides to fit the edge of the originals making sure there are no gaps between the originals and the edge guides.
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User's Guide Specifications of Originals and Placing Originals 1. Slide the edge guides on the ADF input tray all the way out. 2. Load the original into the input tray straight, facing up and with the top edge facing into the ADF. Slide the original into the ADF until it meets resistance.
User's Guide Specifications of Originals and Placing Originals Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Placing an Original Important: ❏ Do not place heavy objects on the scanner glass and do not press the glass with too much force. ❏ Do not open the ADF wider than an angle of 70 degrees. This could damage the hinge. 1.
User's Guide Specifications of Originals and Placing Originals Note: ❏ The maximum size of the original you can scan is 216×297 mm (8.5×11.7 in.). ❏ You can avoid cropping by moving the original about 2.5 mm (0.1 inches) away from the top and side edges indicated by in the following figure.
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User's Guide Specifications of Originals and Placing Originals 1. Open the ADF. 2. Place your thick original face down on the scanner glass making sure the upper corner of the side you want to scan is against the corner of the scanner next to the arrow mark. 3.
❏ Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP/Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003 Click the start button, and select All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2. ❏ Mac OS X Select Go > Applications > Epson Software > Epson Scan 2.
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User's Guide Basic Scanning 3. Make the following settings on the Main Settings tab. ❏ Document Source: Select the source where the original is placed. ❏ Scanning Side: Select the side of the original you want to scan when scanning from ADF. ❏...
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User's Guide Basic Scanning ❏ On the Advanced Settings tab, you can make image adjustments using detailed settings which are suitable for text documents, such as the following. ❏ Unsharp Mask: Select to enhance and sharpen the outlines of the image. ❏...
“Setting a Resolution That Suits the Scanning Purpose” on page 26 & “Image Adjustment Features” on page 33 & “Editing Scanned Pages Using Epson Scan 2” on page 40 & Setting a Resolution That Suits the Scanning Purpose Advantages and Disadvantages of Increasing the Resolution Resolution indicates the number of pixels (smallest area of an image) for each inch (25.4 mm), and is measured in...
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❏ Windows 8.1/Windows 8 Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon. ❏ Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP Click the start button, and then select All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > Document Capture Pro. Note:...
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❏ Correct Document Skew: Select to correct the slant of the original. ❏ Skip Blank Page: Select to skip blank pages if there are any in the originals. ❏ Detailed Settings button: Select to use Epson Scan 2 features to adjust scanned images. 5. Click Scan.
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User's Guide Basic Scanning 7. When you have finished checking the image, click one of the destination icons. One of the following windows is displayed depending on the icon you selected; Batch Save, Transfer Settings, or another window. Note: ❏ If you want to upload to a cloud service, you need to set up your account with the cloud service in advance. ❏...
Do not use the Fast User Switching function while using your scanner. 1. Place the original. 2. Start Document Capture. Select Finder > Go > Applications > Epson Software > Document Capture. Note: You may need to select the scanner you want to use from the scanners list.
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User's Guide Basic Scanning 3. Click The Scan Settings window is displayed. 4. Make the following settings. ❏ Source: Select the source where the original is placed. ❏ Document Size: Select the size of the original you placed. ❏ Image Type: Select the color you want to use to save the scanned image. ❏...
Note: ❏ Make sure that Epson Scan 2 is installed on your computer and the scanner is connected to your computer correctly. ❏ When Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (Mac OS X) is installed on your computer, you can assign the job to a button on the scanner and run the job by pressing it.
Creating Scanned Images to Suit Your Needs Image Adjustment Features You can adjust scanned images using the features on the Advanced Settings tab in Epson Scan 2. Except for a few features, you can check the adjustment results in the preview window.
User's Guide Advanced Scanning “Dropout” on page 36 & You can remove the color specified from the scanned image, and then save it in grayscale or black and white. For example, you can erase marks or notes you wrote in the margins with color pen when scanning. “Color Enhance”...
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User's Guide Advanced Scanning Descreening You can remove moiré patterns (web-like shadows) that appear when scanning printed paper such as a magazine. To check for moiré patterns, display the image at 100 % (1:1). If the displayed image is zoomed out, the image appears rough and may look like it has moiré...
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User's Guide Advanced Scanning Auto Area Segmentation You can make letters clear and images smooth when performing black and white scanning for a document that contains images. You can adjust the quality of the image part of the original from Brightness and Contrast. Note: ❏...
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User's Guide Advanced Scanning Brightness You can adjust the brightness for the whole image. Note: This feature is not available depending on the settings on the Main Settings tab > Image Type or the settings on the Advanced Settings tab. Contrast You can adjust the contrast for the whole image.
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User's Guide Advanced Scanning Threshold You can adjust the border for monochrome binary (black and white). Increase the threshold, the black color area becomes larger. Decrease the threshold, the white color area becomes larger. Note: This feature may not be available depending on the settings on the Main Settings tab > Image Type or the settings on the Advanced Settings tab.
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User's Guide Advanced Scanning Correct Document Skew You can correct the slant of the original. The slant of the original is not corrected. Paper Skew Corrects the slant of originals that are fed askew. Contents Skew Corrects the slant of the content of the original that was printed at an angle and so on. Paper and Contents Skew Corrects the slant of the original that is fed askew as well as the content of the original.
If you select Auto and scan the original, the image is rotated by detecting the orientation of the text information. However, this may take some time depending on the image size, and so on. Auto is only available if the EPSON Scan OCR component (Windows) or EPSON Scan 2 OCR component (Mac OS X) is installed.
❏ Microsoft® Word (.docx) ❏ Microsoft® Excel® (.xlsx) ❏ Microsoft® PowerPoint® (.pptx) Note: This feature is only available when the EPSON Scan OCR component is installed. 1. Place the original. 2. Start Document Capture Pro. 3. Click The Scan window is displayed.
User's Guide Advanced Scanning 6. When you have finished checking the image, click one of the destination icons. The Batch Save, Transfer Settings, or another window opens. 7. Select the Office format file you want to save as from the File Type list. 8.
User's Guide Advanced Scanning To sort scanned images, you can use a variety of detection methods such as blank pages inserted between the originals or barcodes on the originals. 1. Place the originals including indicators, such as blank pages, between the pages where you want to separate the scanned images.
User's Guide Advanced Scanning 3. Click The Scan window is displayed. 4. Make the scanning settings, and then click Scan. 5. Check the scanned images, and edit them if necessary. 6. When you have finished checking the image, click the destination icon. The Transfer Settings window is displayed.
User's Guide Advanced Scanning 2. Start Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (Mac OS X). 3. Click The Scan window is displayed. 4. Make the scanning settings, and then click Scan. 5. Check the scanned images, and edit them if necessary. 6.
You can print scanned images directly from an Epson printer connected to the computer. Note: Before using this feature, check the following. ❏ The Epson printer is connected to the same computer to which the scanner is connected. ❏ The printer driver is correctly installed on the computer. 1. Place the original.
User's Guide Advanced Scanning Setting a Job 1. Start Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (Mac OS X). 2. Click the (Manage Job) icon on the main window. The Job Management window is displayed. 3. On the Job Management window, click Add (Windows) or the + icon (Mac OS X). The Job Settings window opens.
User's Guide Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning Outside the Scanner Wipe off any stains on the outer case with a dry cloth or a cloth dampened with mild detergent and water. Important: ❏ Never use alcohol, thinner, or any corrosive solvent to clean the scanner. Deformation or discoloration may occur. ❏...
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User's Guide Maintenance 2. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off paper and room dusts on the roller. 3. Close the ADF cover. 4. Open the ADF.
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User's Guide Maintenance 5. Remove the document mat. 6. Use a soft, dry, clean cloth to clean the clear parts on the reverse side of the document mat. Important: Do not wipe the clear part with too much force. Otherwise, the clear part may be damaged. 7.
User's Guide Maintenance 8. Close the ADF. Cleaning the Scanner Glass When the scanned images are smeared or scuffed, clean the scanner glass. Important: ❏ Never use alcohol, thinner, or any corrosive solvent to clean the scanner. Deformation or discoloration may occur. ❏...
User's Guide Maintenance 3. Set the Sleep Timer (minutes) or Power Off Timer (minutes), and then click Set. Transporting the Scanner When you need to transport the scanner to move or for repairs, follow the steps below to pack the scanner. Caution: When carrying the scanner, place your hands at the bottom on both sides of the scanner, and then keep it in a horizontal position.
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Do not turn off the computer or the scanner while updating. Note: If you cannot find the application you want to update in the list, you cannot update using the EPSON Software Updater. Check for the latest versions of the applications on your local Epson website.
❏ Make sure the scanner cover is closed. ❏ Make sure the scanner is connected to your computer properly. ❏ Make sure Epson Scan 2 is installed correctly. ❏ If the firmware update fails and the scanner enters recovery mode, update the firmware again using a USB connection.
Pressing a Scanner Button Does Not Start the Correct Application ❏ Make sure the scanner is connected to your computer properly. ❏ Make sure Epson Scan 2 and other applications are installed correctly. ❏ Make sure Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (Mac OS X) is installed correctly.
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User's Guide Solving Problems 3. If you cannot remove the originals, raise the ADF. Make sure the ADF cover is open while you raise the ADF. 4. Remove the document mat.
User's Guide Solving Problems 5. Carefully pull out any jammed originals from inside the scanner. 6. Attach the document mat. 7. Close the ADF, and then close the ADF cover. Multiple Originals Are Fed If multiple originals are fed frequently, try the following. ❏...
“Cleaning the ADF” on page 48 & The Image Quality is Rough ❏ If the resolution is low, try increasing the resolution and then scanning. ❏ In Epson Scan 2, adjust the image using items on the Advanced Settings tab, and then scan.
❏ In Epson Scan 2, select the Advanced Settings tab, and then Image Option > Text Enhancement. ❏ In Epson Scan 2, when Image Type on the Main Settings tab is set to Black & White, adjust the Threshold on the Advanced Settings tab.
If the size of the original you want to scan is not on the list, select Customize, and then create the size manually. Text is Not Recognized Correctly when Saving as a Searchable PDF ❏ On the Image Format Options window in Epson Scan 2, check that Text Language is set correctly on the Text tab.
❏ Originals with creases or wrinkles ❏ In Epson Scan 2, when Image Type on the Main Settings tab is set to Black & White, adjust the Threshold on the Advanced Settings tab. When you increase the Threshold, the black color area becomes larger.
❏ Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP/Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2003 R2/Windows Server 2003 Click the start button, and then select All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2 Utility. ❏ Mac OS X Select Go >...
If you cannot find the application you want to uninstall in the application list, you cannot uninstall using the Uninstaller. In this situation, select Finder > Go > Applications > Epson Software, select the application you want to uninstall, and then drag it to the trash icon.
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❏ When reinstalling applications, you need to uninstall them first. 1. Quit all running applications. 2. When installing Epson Scan 2, disconnect the scanner and the computer temporarily. Note: Do not connect the scanner and the computer until you are instructed to do so.
User's Guide Technical Specifications SuperSpeed USB Interface Ethernet 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T (option) Simultaneous use (simultaneous access) of a USB and a network connection is not allowed. Dimensional Specifications Dimensions * Width: 450 mm (17.7 inches) Depth: 318 mm (12.5 inches) Height: 121 mm (4.8 inches) Weight Approx.
User's Guide Technical Specifications Operation Sound Sound power level 6.77 B (ADF) 4.65 B (Scanner glass) Sound pressure level 55 dB (ADF) 35 dB (Scanner glass) Operating conditions Ordinary office or home conditions. Avoid operating the scanner in direct sunlight, near a strong light source, or in extremely dusty conditions.
The following model is CE marked and in compliance with all the applicable EU Directives. For further details, visit the following website to access the full declaration of conformities containing reference to the Directives and harmonized standards used to declare conformity. http://:www.epson.eu/conformity J411B Standards and Approvals for Australian Model Safety AS/NZS 60950.1...
Depending on the product, the dial list data for fax and/or network settings may be stored in the product’s memory. Due to breakdown or repair of a product, data and/or settings may be lost. Epson shall not be responsible for the loss of any data, for backing up or recovering data and/or settings even during a warranty period.
Epson Helpdesk Phone: 1300-361-054 Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing, configuring and operating your Epson product. Our Pre-sales Helpdesk staff can provide literature on new Epson products and advise where the nearest dealer or service agent is located.
User's Guide Where to Get Help Help for Users in Singapore Sources of information, support, and services available from Epson Singapore are: World Wide Web http://www.epson.com.sg Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, and Technical Support via e-mail are available.
User's Guide Where to Get Help Epson Service Center 65 Truong Dinh Street, District 1, Hochiminh City, Vietnam. 29 Tue Tinh, Quan Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi City, Vietnam Help for Users in Indonesia Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web http://www.epson.co.id...
Boulevard Manado 95111 INDONESIA.CO.ID For other cities not listed here, call the Hot Line: 08071137766. Help for Users in Hong Kong To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact Epson Hong Kong Limited.
Where to Get Help Internet Home Page http://www.epson.com.hk Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information: ❏ Product information ❏ Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ❏...
Accessible 9am to 6pm, Monday through Saturday (Except public holidays) Help for Users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the Epson Philippines Corporation at the telephone, fax numbers and e-mail address below: World Wide Web http://www.epson.com.ph...