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Scanner Basics
See these sections to learn about the basic features of your scanner.
Scanner Parts Locations
User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts and Accessories
Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings
Scanner Parts Locations
See these sections to identify the parts on your scanner.
Scanner Parts
Scanner Buttons and Lights
Page Separation Lever
Parent topic: Scanner Basics
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Scanner Parts
1ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
2Edge guides
3Input tray
4Input tray extension
5Output tray
6Output tray extension
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7Stopper
1Kensington security slot
2USB port
3Power inlet
1Scanner cover
2Cover open lever
3Pickup roller
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4Separation roller
1AC adapter
2Power cord
3USB cable
Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations
Scanner Buttons and Lights
Buttons
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1
power button
2
stop button
3start button
Lights
1Power light
2
automatic feeding mode light
3! error light
Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations
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Page Separation Lever
You can scan plastic cards, folded documents, envelopes, or any document that requires an optional
carrier sheet by adjusting the position of the page separation lever.
Move the separation lever to this position only when scanning plastic cards, folded documents,
envelopes, or any document that requires an optional carrier sheet.
Leave the separation lever in this position when scanning standard single- or multiple-page
documents to prevent paper jams.
Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations
Related tasks
Loading Originals in the Input Tray
Loading Plastic Cards in the Input Tray
Loading Special Originals
User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts and Accessories
You can purchase genuine Epson accessories at epson.com (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales).
You can also purchase accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada.
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PartPart number
Carrier sheetB12B813431
Roller assembly kitB12B819381
Parent topic: Scanner Basics
Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings
You can use the Epson Scan 2 Utility to change the time period before the scanner enters sleep mode
and turns off automatically.
1.Do one of the following to access the Epson Scan 2 Utility:
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Epson Scan 2 Utility.
• Windows (other versions): Clickor Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select
EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2 Utility.
• Mac: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and select Epson Scan 2
Utility.
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2.Click the Power Save tab.
3.Select the length of time after which you want the scanner to go to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting.
4.Select the length of time after which you want the scanner to automatically turn off when not in use
as the AC power or AC adapter setting. You can also turn off the timer.
5.Close the Epson Scan 2 Utility.
Parent topic: Scanner Basics
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Loading Originals
Follow the instructions here to load your originals into the scanner.
Loading Originals in the Input Tray
Loading Plastic Cards in the Input Tray
Loading Special Originals
Loading Originals in the Input Tray
You can load originals that meet the document specifications in the input tray.
Caution: Do not load photos, or valuable original documents or artwork, directly into the input tray. This
may wrinkle or damage the original. Load these originals using an optional carrier sheet.
The steps below describe loading originals of the same size. To load originals of multiple sizes at once,
see the link at the end of these steps.
1.Open the input tray and pull up its extension.
2.Pull out the output tray and its extension, and open the stopper.
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Note: If you are loading an original that is 15.5 inches (393.8 mm) or longer, do not pull out the input
or output tray extensions and do not open the stopper.
3.Slide the input tray edge guides all the way out.
4.Check to make sure that the page separation lever is in the position shown here.
Note: To prevent paper jams, keep the lever in this position for most types of documents.
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5.If you are loading a multi-page original, fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat
surface to even the edges.
Note: If you are loading an original that is 15.5 inches (393.8 mm) or longer, load only one sheet at a
time.
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6.Load standard originals into the input tray printed side down and top edge first, and guide them in
until they meet resistance.
• If you are loading paper business cards, load up to 15 cards printed side down and top edge first
into the input tray horizontally, and slide them in until they meet resistance.
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• If you are loading hole-punched originals, load them with the holes facing down or to the side as
shown. The holes must be within 1.2 inches (30 mm) of the edge of the originals.
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7.Slide the edge guides against the edges of the original.
Note: If you are scanning originals that are 15.5 inches (393.8 mm) or longer, support the original as
it enters into and ejects from the scanner as shown.
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8.If necessary during scanning, adjust the position of the stopper on the output tray extension to fit the
ejected originals.
Note: If thicker paper does not eject properly or falls from the output tray, push in the output tray and
allow the originals to eject freely onto the surface below the scanner. If the scanned images are
affected by the originals ejecting below the scanner, try placing the scanner on the edge of a table
where the ejected originals can drop freely.
Loading Multiple Sizes of Originals in the Input Tray
Original Document Specifications
Parent topic: Loading Originals
Related references
Page Separation Lever
Related topics
Scanning
Loading Multiple Sizes of Originals in the Input Tray
You can load originals of different sizes, paper types, and thicknesses at one time in the input tray. Just
make sure they meet the original document specifications.
Caution: Do not load photos, or valuable original documents or artwork, directly into the input tray. This
may wrinkle or damage the original. Load these originals using an optional carrier sheet.
1.Open the input tray and pull up its extension.
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2.Pull out the output tray and its extension, and open the stopper.
Note: If you are loading an original that is 15.5 inches (393.8 mm) or longer, do not pull out the input
or output tray extensions and do not open the stopper.
3.Slide the input tray edge guides all the way out.
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4.Check to make sure that the page separation lever is in the position shown here.
Note: To prevent paper jams, keep the lever in this position for most types of documents.
5.Load the originals in the input tray in descending order of paper size with the widest at the back and
the narrowest at the front. Slide them in until they meet resistance. Make sure the printed sides are
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facedown and the top edges are slightly angled in the input tray. Center the documents in relation to
one another.
Note: If you are loading paper business cards, load up to 15 cards horizontally.
6.Slide the edge guides against the edges of the widest original.
7.If necessary during scanning, adjust the position of the stopper on the output tray extension to fit the
ejected originals.
Note: If thicker paper does not eject properly or falls from the output tray, push in the output tray and
allow the originals to eject freely onto the surface below the scanner. If the scanned images are
affected by the originals ejecting below the scanner, try placing the scanner on the edge of a table
where the ejected originals can drop freely.
Parent topic: Loading Originals in the Input Tray
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Related references
Original Document Specifications
Original Document Specifications
You can load original documents that meet these specifications in your scanner.
Paper typePaper sizePaper weightLoading capacity
Plain paper
Fine paper
Recycled paper
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches
[216 × 356 mm])
A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches
[210 × 297 mm])
A5 (5.8 × 8.2 inches
[148 × 210 mm])
A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches
[105 × 148 mm])
A8 (2.1 × 2.9 inches
[52 × 74 mm])
B5 (7.2 × 10.1 inches
[182 × 257 mm])
B6 (5 × 7.2 inches
[128 × 182 mm])
Width: 2.0 to 8.5 inches (50.8
to 215.9 mm)
Height: 15.5 to 240 inches
(393.7 to 6,096 mm)
13 to 56 lb
(50 to 209 g/m²)
13 to 35 lb
(50 to 130 g/m²)
13 lb (50 g/m²): 70 sheets
21 lb (80 g/m²): 50 sheets
35 lb (130 g/m²): 30
sheets
56 lb (209 g/m²): 15
sheets
Loading capacity may
vary depending on the
paper type.
1 sheet
Paper business cardsBusiness cardsUp to 56 lb
(210 g/m²)
Note: You can load originals of different sizes, paper types, and thicknesses up to this size: Letter
(8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]).
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15 cards loaded
horizontally
Caution: Do not load the following types of originals in the scanner, or they may be damaged or may
damage the scanner:
• Thermal paper
• Coated paper
• Originals with uneven surfaces, such as embossed documents
• Photos
• Originals with wet ink
• Ripped, curled, or wrinkled originals
• Originals containing staples or paper clips
• Originals with holes, other than standard hole-punched originals
• Originals that are bound
• Originals with carbon paper backing
• Transparencies
• Glossy originals
• Carbon-less paper
• Perforated originals
• Originals with labels or stickers
• Fabric or other non-paper originals
Parent topic: Loading Originals in the Input Tray
Loading Plastic Cards in the Input Tray
You can load plastic cards that meet the card specifications in the input tray.
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1.Open the input tray, pull out the output tray, and open the stopper. Do not pull out the extensions.
2.Slide the input tray edge guides all the way out.
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3.Check to make sure that the page separation lever is in the position shown here.
Note: To prevent paper jams, make sure to set the lever back to its original position when scanning
standard single- or multi-page originals.
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4.Load one plastic card printed side down and top edge first into the input tray horizontally, and slide it
in until it meets resistance.
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Note: Do not load plastic cards vertically.
5.Slide the edge guides against the edges of the card.
Plastic Card Specifications
Parent topic: Loading Originals
Related references
Page Separation Lever
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Related topics
Scanning
Plastic Card Specifications
You can load original plastic and laminated cards that meet these specifications in your scanner.
Paper typePaper sizePaper thicknessLoading capacity
Plastic cards,
embossed (ISO781A
ID-1 compliant)
Plastic cards, standard
(ISO781A ID-1
compliant)
Note: Plastic cards with glossy surfaces may not scan properly.
Parent topic: Loading Plastic Cards in the Input Tray
Loading Special Originals
You can load a single envelope, photo, or large, thick, or folded original in the input tray. Make sure the
original meets the specifications for special originals before loading it.
1.Open the input tray and pull up its extension.
2.1 × 3.3 inches
(54 × 85.6 mm)
0.05 inch (1.24 mm)
maximum
0.04 inch (1.00 mm)
maximum
1 card (horizontal)
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2.Pull out the output tray and its extension, and open the stopper.
Note: If you are loading an original that is 15.5 inches (393.8 mm) or longer, do not pull out the input
or output tray extensions and do not open the stopper.
3.Slide the input tray edge guides all the way out.
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4.Check to make sure that the page separation lever is in the position shown here.
Note: To prevent paper jams, make sure to set the lever back to its original position when scanning
standard single- or multi-page originals.
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5.Load envelopes vertically in the input tray with the printable side down and the flap facing as shown.
Slide in the envelopes until they meet resistance.
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6.Do one of the following to load a photo, or folded or irregularly shaped originals:
• For a folded original, fold and load the original as shown.
Caution: Do not load the original with the open side facing down.
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• For a photo or an irregularly shaped original, load it in the center of a carrier sheet with the printed
side facing down. Make sure the illustration on the front edge of the carrier sheet is facing up.
• For an A4-size or larger original, fold it as shown and place it in the center of a carrier sheet. Make
sure the illustration on the front edge of the carrier sheet is facing up.
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7.Load the original in the input tray as shown until it meets resistance.
Folded original
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Photo or irregularly shaped original
8.Slide the edge guides against the edges of the original or carrier sheet.
9.Turn off the Detect Double Feed setting on the Main Settings tab in Epson Scan 2 when scanning
special originals.
10. If necessary during scanning, adjust the position of the stopper on the output tray extension to fit the
ejected originals.
Note: If thicker paper does not eject properly or falls from the output tray, push in the output tray and
allow the originals to eject freely onto the surface below the scanner. If the scanned images are
affected by the originals ejecting below the scanner, try placing the scanner on the edge of a table
where the ejected originals can drop freely.
Special Original Specifications
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Parent topic: Loading Originals
Related references
Page Separation Lever
Related topics
Scanning
Special Original Specifications
You can load photos, envelopes, or large, thick, or folded originals that meet these specifications in your
scanner.
Paper typePaper sizePaper thicknessLoading capacity
Large originals (plain
paper, fine paper, or
recycled paper)
(load only in a carrier
sheet)
Photos
(load only in a carrier
sheet)
Envelopes4.49 × 6.38 inches (114 ×
Irregularly shaped
originals
(load only in a carrier
sheet)
Parent topic: Loading Special Originals
Up to this size: A3 (11.7 × 16.5
inches [297 × 420 mm])
Up to this size: A4 (8.3 × 11.7
inches [210 × 297 mm])
162 mm)
4.33 × 8.66 inches (110 ×
220 mm)
Up to this size: A4 (8.3 × 11.7
inches [210 × 297 mm])
0.012 inch (0.3 mm)
maximum
(excluding the
thickness of the carrier
sheet)
0.012 inch (0.3 mm)
maximum
(excluding the
thickness of the carrier
sheet)
0.015 inch (0.38 mm)
maximum
0.012 inch (0.3 mm)
maximum
(excluding the
thickness of the carrier
sheet)
1 carrier sheet
1 carrier sheet
1 envelope
1 carrier sheet
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Scanning
You can scan your originals and save them as digital files.
Starting a Scan
Scanning with Document Capture Pro in Simple View - Windows
Scanning with Document Capture Pro in Standard View - Windows
Scanning with Document Capture - Mac
Scanning in Epson Scan 2
Scan Resolution Guidelines
Scanning Special Projects
Starting a Scan
After placing your originals on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of these methods.
Note: You can also scan using Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (Mac).
Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program
Parent topic: Scanning
Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button
You can scan using thestart button on your scanner. This automatically starts Document Capture Pro
(Windows) or Document Capture (Mac) and the scan job you have assigned to the button.
Note: Make sure Epson Scan 2 and either Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture
(Mac) are installed on the computer connected to the scanner.
1.Make sure the scanner is connected to your computer.
2.Load an original in your scanner.
Note: Make sure to set the page separation lever for the type of original loaded.
3.Press thestart button.
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The scanner starts the job that was assigned to thestart button in Document Capture Pro
(Windows) or Document Capture (Mac).
Note: You can view or change the scan settings using Document Capture Pro (Windows) or
Document Capture (Mac).
Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs with Document Capture Pro - Windows
Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs with Document Capture - Mac
Parent topic: Starting a Scan
Related tasks
Loading Originals in the Input Tray
Loading Plastic Cards in the Input Tray
Loading Special Originals
Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs with Document Capture Pro - Windows
You can view, change, or add available default scan settings when you scan using thestart button on
your scanner. You do this by accessing the scan jobs in the Document Capture Pro program.
Note: The settings may vary, depending on the software version you are using. See the help information
in Document Capture Pro for details.
1.Do one of the following to start Document Capture Pro:
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro.
• Windows (other versions): Clickor Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select
Epson Software > Document Capture Pro.
You see the Document Capture Pro window.
2.If you see a Switch to Simple View button in the upper right corner of the window, click it.
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You see a window like this:
3.Click the Job Settings button.
Note: If you do not see the button, click the < symbol in the Job bar.
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You see a window like this:
4.To add a scan job, click theNew Job icon, enter a name for the new job, select settings as
necessary, and click OK.
You can now use the new scan job when you scan with Document Capture Pro.
Note: See the Help information in Document Capture Pro for details.
5.To assign a scan job to thestart button, click theButton Assignment icon.
6.Select the job that you want to assign to thestart button from thedrop-down list.
7.Click OK, then click OK again.
You can now use the assigned scan job when you scan with thestart button on your product.
Parent topic: Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button
Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs with Document Capture - Mac
You can view, change, or add available default scan settings when you scan using thestart button on
your scanner. You do this by accessing the scan jobs in the Document Capture program.
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1.Start Document Capture on a computer connected to the product.
2.Click theManage Job icon from the toolbar at the top of the window.
You see a window showing the current scan job list.
3.To add a scan job, click the + icon, enter a name for the new job, select settings as necessary, and
click OK.
You can now use the new scan job when you scan with Document Capture.
Note: See the Help information in Document Capture for details.
4.To assign a scan job to thestart button on your scanner, click theicon at the bottom of the
window and click Event Settings.
5.Select the job that you want to assign to thestart button from the 1 drop-down list.
6.Click OK, then click OK again.
You can now use the assigned scan job when you scan with thestart button on your product.
Parent topic: Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon
You can start the Epson Scan 2 program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a
file.
Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the
software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software
from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows
Store.
• Windows 10: Clickand select EPSON > Epson Scan 2.
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Epson Scan 2.
• Windows (other versions): Clickor Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON
> Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2.
• Mac: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and select Epson Scan 2.
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You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this:
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Parent topic: Starting a Scan
Related tasks
Scanning in Epson Scan 2
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program
You can start Epson Scan 2 from a TWAIN-compliant scanning program to select scan settings, scan,
and open the scanned image in the program.
Note: If you are using your Epson product with the Windows 10 S operating system, you cannot use the
software described in this section. You also cannot download and install any Epson product software
from the Epson website for use with Windows 10 S; you must obtain software only from the Windows
Store.
1.Open your scanning program and select its scanning option. (See your scanning program help for
instructions.)
2.Select your product.
Note: In certain programs, you may need to select your product as the "source" first. If you see a
Select Source option, choose it and select your product. With Windows, do not select a WIA option
for your product; it will not work correctly.
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You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this:
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Parent topic: Starting a Scan
Related tasks
Scanning in Epson Scan 2
Scanning with Document Capture Pro in Simple View - Windows
You can use Document Capture Pro in Simple View to quickly select options and scan.
Note: The settings may vary, depending on the software version you are using. See the help information
in Document Capture Pro for details.
1.Load your original in the product.
2.Do one of the following to start Document Capture Pro:
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro.
• Windows (other versions): Clickor Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select
Epson Software > Document Capture Pro.
You see the Document Capture Pro window. (You may see a screen asking you to select your
scanner first; if you do, select your product.)
3.If you see a Switch to Simple View button in the upper right corner of the window, click it.
You see a window like this:
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4.Click Select Scanner and select your scanner from the scanner list, if necessary.
5.If you want to use a scan job, click one of the job icons in the Job section of the window to complete
and send your scan with one click.
Note: If you do not see any icons, click the < symbol in the Job bar.
6.If you want to select scan settings for a particular destination, click the Scan Settings button, select
any displayed settings you want to use, and click OK.
Note: See the help information in Document Capture Pro for details. If you do not see the Scan
Settings button, click the < symbol in the Scan and... bar.
7.Click one of the destination icons in the Scan and... section of the window. Your product starts
scanning and you see the settings window.
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8.Select any destination settings as necessary and click OK.
Note: See the help information in Document Capture Pro for details.
9.Confirm your settings and click OK.
Parent topic: Scanning
Related tasks
Scanning in Epson Scan 2
Loading Originals in the Input Tray
Loading Plastic Cards in the Input Tray
Loading Special Originals
Scanning with Document Capture Pro in Standard View - Windows
You can use Document Capture Pro in Standard View to select settings, preview, and change the
scanned file settings as necessary.
Note: The settings may vary, depending on the software version you are using. See the help information
in Document Capture Pro for details.
1.Load your original in the product.
2.Do one of the following to start Document Capture Pro:
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro.
• Windows (other versions): Clickor Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select
Epson Software > Document Capture Pro.
You see the Document Capture Pro window. (You may see a screen asking you to select your
scanner first; if you do, select your product.)
3.If you see a Switch to Standard View button in the upper right corner of the window, click it.
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You see a window like this:
4.Select Scan Settings from the Scan Setting Name list (or select Scan > Scan Settings from the
menu bar).
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You see a window like this:
5.Select any displayed settings you want to use and click OK.
Note: See the help information in Document Capture Pro for details.
6.Click Scan.
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You see a preview of your scan in the Document Capture Pro window.
Note: You may have to close the Epson Scan 2 window to view your scan in the Document Capture
Pro window.
7.If you would like to scan additional originals and add them to the current captured images, click the
Add Page(s) icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
8.Check the scanned images and edit them as necessary.
Note: See the help information in Document Capture Pro for details.
9.Click one of the Destination icons to choose where to send your scanned files. (If you cannot see all
of the icons below, click the arrows next to the icons.)
10. Depending on the destination you chose, click OK or Send to complete the scan.
Parent topic: Scanning
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Related tasks
Scanning in Epson Scan 2
Loading Originals in the Input Tray
Loading Plastic Cards in the Input Tray
Loading Special Originals
Scanning with Document Capture - Mac
When you scan with Document Capture, the program automatically saves your scanned file on your
computer in the folder you specify. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file
settings as necessary.
Note: The settings may vary, depending on the software version you are using. See the Help information
in Document Capture for details.
1.Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and select Document Capture.
You see a window like this:
Note: You may need to select your scanner from the scanner list.
2.Click theScan icon.
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You see a window like this:
Note: If you want to use a scan job that you created instead, select it from the Job list in the
Document Capture window, click theStart Job button, and skip the rest of these steps.
3.Select any displayed scan settings you want to use.
Note: See the Help information in Document Capture for details.
4.If you want to select detailed scan settings, close the Scan Settings window, open the Scan menu at
the top of the Mac desktop, and select Displays the EPSON Scan Setup Screen.
5.Click theScan icon and select any detailed scan settings you want to use from the Epson Scan 2
window.
6.Click Scan.
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You see a preview of your scan in the Document Capture window.
Note: You may have to close the Epson Scan 2 window to view your scan in the Document Capture
window.
7.If you would like to scan additional originals and add them to the current captured images, click the +
icon, select Acquire from Scanner, and repeat the previous steps.
8.Check the scanned images and edit them as necessary.
9.Click one of the Destination icons to choose where to send your scanned files. (If you cannot see all
of the icons below, click the arrow next to the icons.)
10. Depending on the destination you chose, click OK or Send to complete the operation.
Parent topic: Scanning
Related tasks
Scanning in Epson Scan 2
Loading Originals in the Input Tray
Loading Plastic Cards in the Input Tray
Loading Special Originals
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Scanning in Epson Scan 2
Epson Scan 2 automatically scans your document and saves the scanned file in JPEG format in your
operating system's Documents or My Documents folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can
select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary.
1.Start Epson Scan 2.
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You see this window:
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2.If you are using a carrier sheet to scan your original, select Carrier Sheet as the Document Source
setting.
Note: The Document Source setting is automatically set to ADF for your product.
3.If you want to scan different size originals by loading them into the ADF one by one, check the
Automatic Feeding Mode checkbox and click Scan. Scanning begins as soon as you load each
original.
4.Select the Scanning Side setting that matches the sides of the original that you want to scan.
5.Select the Document Size setting that matches the size of your original, or select Auto Detect to
have Epson Scan 2 automatically detect the size. You can select Customize to enter a custom size,
if necessary.
6.Select your original image type and how you want it scanned as the Image Type setting.
7.Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan.
8.Select any of the additional settings that you want to use on the Main Settings tab.
9.Click the Advanced Settings tab and select any settings that you want to use.
10. To see a preview of your scan with the settings you selected, click the Preview button.
Epson Scan 2 previews your original and displays the results in the Epson Scan 2 window.
11. Reinsert your original into the ADF.
12. If scanning an original in a carrier sheet or other special original, see the link below for other setting
requirements for special documents.
13. Select the format in which you want to save your scanned file as the Image Format setting. If
necessary, select Options and select any desired format options.
14. Enter the file name for your scanned file in the File Name field. Select Settings to modify the file
name settings.
15. Select the location in which you want to save your scanned file as the Folder setting. If necessary,
select Select to create a new folder.
16. Click Scan.
The product scans your original and saves the scanned file in the location you specified.
17. If you selected the Automatic Feeding Mode setting, place your next original in the ADF for
scanning. When you finish scanning originals, click Finish.
Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab
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Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab
Scanning Settings for Special Documents
Image Format Options
Parent topic: Scanning
Related tasks
Loading Originals in the Input Tray
Loading Plastic Cards in the Input Tray
Loading Special Originals
Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab
You can select these additional scanning settings on the Epson Scan 2 Main Settings tab.
Stitch Images
When scanning double-sided originals, lets you lay out images from both sides of the original one
scanned page.
Rotate
Rotates the original image clockwise to the desired angle before scanning it. Select Auto to allow
your product to automatically rotate the image based on the orientation of the text (may take longer to
scan).
Correct Document Skew
Corrects skewed originals, image contents, or both.
Add or edit pages after scanning
Lets you add, remove, or edit the pages in a job, including rotating pages and changing the page
order.
Note: To save multiple pages in a single file, you must select a file format that supports multiple
pages such as PDF or Multi-TIFF. If you select another file format, each scanned image or page is
saved as a separate file.
Skip Blank Pages
If the scanner detects marks from the other side of a blank page and adds the marks to the scanned
image, adjust this setting to prevent this.
Detect Double Feed
Detects a double-feed paper error in the ADF. If you are scanning an original envelope or plastic card,
select Off.
You can select these additional scanning settings on the Epson Scan 2 Advanced Settings tab. Not all
adjustment settings may be available, depending on other settings you have chosen.
Unsharp Mask
Makes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leave softer edges.
Descreening
Removes the ripple pattern that might appear in subtly shaded image areas, such as skin tones. This
option improves results when scanning magazines or newspapers. (The results of descreening do not
appear in the preview image, only in your scanned image.)
Remove Background
Removes the background of the originals.
Text Enhancement
Sharpens the appearance of letters in text documents.
Auto Area Segmentation
Makes black and white images clearer and text recognition more accurate by separating the text from
the graphics.
Dropout
The scan will not pick up the color you select. This setting is available only if you select Grayscale or
Black & White as the Image Type setting.
Color Enhance
Enhances the shades of the color you select in the scanned image. This setting is available only if you
select Grayscale or Black & White as the Image Type setting.
Brightness
Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image.
Contrast
Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall scanned image.
Gamma
Adjusts the midtone density of the scanned image.
Threshold
Adjusts the level at which black areas in text and line art are delineated, improving text recognition in
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) programs.
Edge Fill
Corrects shadowing around the edges of the image by filling the shadows with black or white.
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Remove Punch Holes
Removes the shadows caused by holes on the edges of the original.
Dual Image Output
Scans the original image twice using different output settings (Windows only).
Parent topic: Scanning in Epson Scan 2
Scanning Settings for Special Documents
You need to select specific options on the Main Settings tab in Epson Scan 2 when scanning special
originals.
Type of originalRequired settings
EnvelopeSelect Off as the Detect Double Feed setting.
Plastic cardsSelect Plastic Card (Landscape) as the Document Size
Carrier sheetIf you select Auto Detect as the Document Size setting,
setting and Off as the Detect Double Feed setting.
paper skew is automatically corrected even if the CorrectDocument Skew setting is set to Off.
If you select a setting other than Auto Detect as the
Document Size setting, you can only use Contents Skew
as the Correct Document Skew setting. As paper skew is
not applied in this case, only contents skew is corrected
when you select the Paper and Contents Skew setting.
Large originalsIf the Document Size list does not contain the document
size you want to scan, select Customize to create a custom
size.
Long paperIf the Document Size list does not contain the document
size you want to scan, select Auto Detect (Long Paper) or
select Customize to create a custom document size.
If you are scanning folded originals without the carrier sheet,
select Off as the Detect Double Feed setting.
Parent topic: Scanning in Epson Scan 2
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Image Format Options
You can select different image formats and related options. For details on available options, click the ?
icon on the Epson Scan 2 Image Format Options window. Not all image formats have options.
Bitmap (*.bmp)
A standard image file format for most Windows programs.
JPEG (*.jpg)
An image format that lets you highly compress image data. However, the higher the compression, the
lower the image quality. (The TIFF format is recommended when you need to modify or retouch your
scanned image.)
PNG (*.png)
An image format that does not lose quality during editing.
TIFF (*.tif)
A file format created for exchanging data between many programs, such as graphic and DTP
software.
Multi-TIFF (*.tif)
A TIFF file format when multiple pages are saved to the same file, allowing you to edit the images
using a compatible program.
PDF (*.pdf)
A document format that is readable by Windows and Mac systems using Adobe Reader, Acrobat, or
other programs. You can save multi-page documents in one PDF file.
Searchable PDF (*.pdf)
A document format that is readable by Windows and Mac systems using Adobe Reader, Acrobat, or
other programs. You can save multi-page documents in one PDF file. Recognized text in the scanned
document can be searched.
Parent topic: Scanning in Epson Scan 2
Scan Resolution Guidelines
The Resolution setting, measured in dpi (dots per inch), controls the amount of detail captured in your
scans. Increasing the resolution raises the amount of detailed captured but comes with the following
disadvantages:
• Larger file sizes
• It takes longer to scan your originals, send/receive your scans by email or fax, and to print your scans
• The image may become too large to fit on your display or print on paper
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If you plan to enlarge a scanned image so you can print it at a larger size, you may need to increase the
resolution from the default resolution set by Epson Scan 2. Follow these guidelines to determine the
resolution setting you need:
• You will scan the image at its original size but enlarge it later in an image-editing program.
Increase the Epson Scan 2 Resolution setting in your scan. Increase the resolution by the same
amount you will increase the image size to retain a high image quality. For example, if the resolution is
300 dpi (dots per inch) and you will double the image size later, change the Resolution setting to 600
dpi.
• You will scan the image at 100% or smaller size.
Select the Epson Scan 2 Resolution setting based on how you will use the scanned image:
• Email/view on a computer screen/post on the web: 96 to 200 dpi
• Print/fax/convert to editable text (OCR)/create searchable PDF: 200 to 300 dpi
Parent topic: Scanning
Scanning Special Projects
Your product's scanning software offers various options to help you quickly complete special scan
projects.
Scanning Two Originals onto One Sheet (Stitching Images) - Windows
Scanning Multi-Page Originals as Separate Files - Windows
Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR)
Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF
Saving a Scan as an Office Format File - Windows
Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service - Windows
Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service - Mac
Parent topic: Scanning
Scanning Two Originals onto One Sheet (Stitching Images) - Windows
You can scan both sides of a double-sided or folded original and combine them into a single image with
the Epson Scan 2 Stitch Images settings (not available for all products).
Note: The settings may vary, depending on the software version you are using. See the help information
in Document Capture Pro for details.
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1.Load your original in the product.
2.Do one of the following to start Document Capture Pro:
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro.
• Windows (other versions): Clickor Start and select All Programs or Programs. Select
Epson Software > Document Capture Pro.
3.If you see a Switch to Simple View button in the upper right corner of the window, click it.
You see a window like this:
4.Click the Scan Settings button, then click Detailed Settings.
Note: If you do not see the Scan Settings button, click the < symbol in the Scan and... bar.
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You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this:
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5.Select Double-Sided as the Scanning Side setting.
6.Select the original document size or Auto Detect as the Document Size setting.
7.Select one of the following as the Stitch Images setting:
• Top&Bottom: Places the scanned images one above the other.
• Left&Right: Places the scanned images side by side.
8.Select the Advanced Settings tab and set the Edge Fill setting to None.
9.Click Save.
10. Click OK.
11. Click Scan.
The scanned image is displayed.
Note: If the scanned images are not stitched together in the correct orientation, click Scanning Side
on the Epson Scan 2 window, select Settings, set the Binding Edge to Left or Top, and rescan the
document.
Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects
Related topics
Loading Originals
Scanning Multi-Page Originals as Separate Files - Windows
You can use Document Capture Pro (Windows) to scan multi-page originals as separate scanned files.
You indicate how the separate files are created by defining a maximum page count per file or by
inserting blank pages, barcodes, or characters that can be detected by the software as separation
markers.
Note: The settings may vary, depending on the software version you are using. See the help information
in Document Capture Pro for details.
1.Load your multi-page original in the product.
2.Do one of the following to start Document Capture Pro:
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro.
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• Windows (other versions): Clickor Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select
Epson Software > Document Capture Pro.
You see the Document Capture Pro window.
3.If you see a Switch to Simple View button in the upper right corner of the window, click it.
You see a window like this:
4.Click the Scan Settings button.
Note: If you do not see the button, click the < symbol in the Scan and... bar.
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You see a window like this:
5.Select any displayed settings you want to use and click OK.
Note: See the help information in Document Capture Pro for details.
6.Click one of the destination icons (except Print) in the Scan and... section of the window. Your
product starts scanning and you see the settings window.
7.Select the Apply job separation checkbox.
8.Click Separation Settings.
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You see a window like this:
9.Select the method you used to separate the originals as the Separator setting.
Note: See the help information in Document Capture Pro for details.
10. If necessary, select Create Folder and select a folder name.
11. Select any other folder naming settings you want and click OK, then click OK again.
Your originals are saved into separate files and folders as specified.
Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects
Related topics
Loading Originals
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Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR)
You can scan a document and convert the text into data that you can edit with a word processing,
spreadsheet, or HTML-editing program. This process is called OCR (Optical Character Recognition).
To scan and use OCR, you need to install an OCR program, such as ABBYY FineReader.
Scanning Using OCR - Windows
Scanning Using OCR - Mac
Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects
Scanning Using OCR - Windows
You can use the ABBYY FineReader OCR program to convert scanned documents to editable text.
1.Load your original in the scanner.
2.Do one of the following to open ABBYY FineReader:
3.Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Languages
setting.
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4.Click Scan Document.
5.If you see the Select Scanner window, select your product and click OK.
Note: Do not select a WIA option for your product; it will not work correctly.
You see a window like this:
6.Select your scanner settings.
7.Click Preview and adjust the area you want to scan, if necessary.
8.Reload the ejected original in the scanner.
9.Click Scan to Document.
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10. Click Finish Scanning and select the program or format you want to scan to.
You see the Save As window.
11. Type a name and select a file format for your document.
12. Click Save.
Your document is scanned and processed into editable text. The file is then saved and opened in an
application associated with the file type you selected, if available on your system.
13. When you are finished scanning, close the ABBYY FineReader window.
Parent topic: Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR)
Scanning Using OCR - Mac
You can use the ABBYY FineReader OCR program to convert scanned documents to editable text.
1.Load your original in the scanner.
2.Open the Applications folder and double-click the ABBYY FineReader Sprint icon.
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You see a window like this:
3.Select your product from the Source list.
4.Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document language
setting.
5.Click on Scan Images to New Document.
You see a window like this:
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6.Select your scan settings and click Scan.
Note: For best results, select Grayscale as the Color Depth setting.
7.Click Finish Import.
You see your scanned image.
8.Click on the Export icon.
9.Select the program or format you want to scan to and click Next.
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You see the Save Converted File As window:
10. Click the Export button.
The file is saved and then opened in an application associated with the file type you selected, if
available on your system.
Parent topic: Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR)
Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF
You can scan a document and save the text in a searchable PDF. In a searchable PDF, text is
recognized using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and then embedded in the scanned original.
Note: The required Epson Scan 2 OCR Component is installed automatically when you install your
product software as instructed on the Start Here sheet. If you install your scanner software programs
individually, be sure to also install this component if you want to perform OCR.
1.Load your original in the product for scanning.
2.Start Epson Scan 2.
3.Select your scan settings.
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4.Click Preview and adjust the area you want to scan, if necessary.
5.Reload the ejected original in the scanner.
6.Select Searchable PDF as the Image Format setting.
7.Select Options from the Image Format list.
You see this window:
8.Select any of the options on the General tab.
9.Select the Text tab.
10. Make sure the language used in the document text is selected as the Text Language setting.
11. Select the Security tab if you want to add a password to the PDF or protect printing or editing
properties.
12. Click OK.
13. Confirm the File Name setting and select a Folder setting for your document.
14. Click Scan.
The scanned image is saved as a searchable PDF.
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Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects
Saving a Scan as an Office Format File - Windows
You can use Document Capture Pro (Windows) to save your scans in one of the following Microsoft
Office file formats: Microsoft Word (.docx), Microsoft Excel (.xlsx), or Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx).
Note: The settings may vary, depending on the software version you are using. See the help information
in Document Capture Pro for details.
1.Load your original in the product.
2.Do one of the following to start Document Capture Pro:
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro.
• Windows (other versions): Clickor Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select
Epson Software > Document Capture Pro.
3.If you see a Switch to Simple View button in the upper right corner of the window, click it.
You see a window like this:
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4.Click the Scan Settings button.
Note: If you do not see the button, click the < symbol in the Scan and... bar.
You see a window like this:
5.Select any displayed settings you want to use and click OK.
Note: See the help information in Document Capture Pro for details.
6.Click one of the destination icons (except Print) to choose where to send your scanned files. Your
product starts scanning and you see the settings window.
7.Select the Office format file you want to use from the File Type drop-down list.
8.Click Option to display additional settings.
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9.Select any additional settings as necessary and click OK.
Note: See the help information in Document Capture Pro for details.
10. Confirm your settings and click OK.
Your originals are saved in the Office file format you selected.
Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects
Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service - Windows
You can use Document Capture Pro (Windows) to upload scanned images to a SharePoint server or a
cloud service.
Note: The settings may vary, depending on the software version you are using. See the help information
in Document Capture Pro for details.
1.Load your original in the product.
2.Do one of the following to start Document Capture Pro:
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro.
• Windows (other versions): Clickor Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select
Epson Software > Document Capture Pro.
3.If you see a Switch to Simple View button in the upper right corner of the window, click it.
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You see a window like this:
4.Click the Scan Settings button.
Note: If you do not see the button, click the < symbol in the Scan and... bar.
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You see a window like this:
5.Select any displayed settings you want to use and click OK.
Note: See the help information in Document Capture Pro for details.
6.Click one of the cloud server or service destination icons in the Scan and... section of the window.
Your product starts scanning and you see the settings window.
Note: If you cannot see all of the icons, the service software may not be installed or the service may
not be available on your platform.
7.Enter any required information to set up the destination. You may need to log in to your cloud service
to authenticate the connection and allow Document Capture Pro to access the cloud service. If you
have previously created a saved setting for the destination, select it from the drop-down list.
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8.Adjust any settings and click OK.
Note: See the help information in Document Capture Pro for details.
Your originals are uploaded to the indicated server or cloud service.
Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects
Related topics
Loading Originals
Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service - Mac
You can use Document Capture to upload scanned images to a SharePoint server or a cloud service.
1.Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and select Document Capture.
You see a window like this:
Note: You may need to select your scanner from the scanner list.
2.Click theScan icon.
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3.Select any displayed scan settings you want to use.
Note: See the Help information in Document Capture for details.
4.Click Scan.
You see a preview of your scan in the Document Capture window.
5.Click one of the cloud service Destination icons to choose where to save your scanned file. (If you
cannot see all of the icons below, the service software may not be installed, the service may not be
available on your platform, or you need to click the arrow next to the icons.)
•Web Folder (WebDAV)
•SugarSync
You see the Transfer Settings window.
6.Enter any required information to set up the destination. You may need to log in to your cloud service
to authenticate the connection and allow Document Capture to access the cloud service. If you have
previously created a saved setting for the destination, select it from the drop-down list.
7.Adjust any save settings, then click OK or Send, depending on the destination.
Your originals are scanned and uploaded to the indicated server or cloud service.
Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects
Related topics
Loading Originals
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Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner
See these sections if you need to clean or transport your scanner.
Cleaning Your Scanner
Cleaning Inside Your Scanner
Checking the Scanner Roller Counter
Replacing the Scanner Rollers
Transporting Your Scanner
Cleaning Your Scanner
To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year.
Caution: Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it.
Do not use oil or other lubricants inside the product or let water get inside it. Do not open the product's
outer case.
1.Turn off the scanner and unplug the AC adapter.
2.Disconnect any connected cables.
3.Clean the outer case with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers.
Note: If the outer case still requires additional cleaning, use a slightly damp cloth to wipe the outer
case. Then wipe the case with a soft, dry cloth.
Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner
Cleaning Inside Your Scanner
Clean your scanner regularly to make sure that no dust builds up on the glass scanning surfaces. Dust
can cause spots or lines in your scanned images.
Caution: Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it.
Do not use oil or other lubricants inside the product or let water get inside it.
1.Turn off the scanner and unplug the AC adapter.
2.Disconnect any connected cables.
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3.Pull down on the cover open lever and open the scanner cover.
4.Use a soft cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt on the glass scanning surfaces and the rollers inside the
scanner cover. If the glass surface is stained with grease or some other hard-to-remove material,
use a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth to remove the stains. Wipe off all remaining
liquid.
Caution: Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the scanning surfaces. Be careful not to place too
much force on the glass.
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5.Wipe off any dust or dirt on the separation roller using a soft cloth.
6.Wipe off any dust or dirt on the pickup roller using a soft cloth.
7.Plug in the AC adapter and press thepower button to turn on the scanner.
8.Hold down thestart button for at least two seconds while opening the scanner cover. The rollers
on the bottom move momentarily and the scanner enters cleaning mode. Press thestart button
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several times to rotate the rollers shown here. Use a soft cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt on the
rollers as they rotate. Repeat this step until the rollers are clean.
9.Close the scanner cover.
Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner
Checking the Scanner Roller Counter
Check the scanner roller counter to determine when your rollers need to be replaced. When you replace
the scanner rollers, reset the scanner roller counter so you know when you may need to replace the
rollers again.
1.Make sure the scanner is turned on and connected to your computer.
2.Do one of the following to open the Epson Scan 2 Utility:
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Epson Scan 2 Utility.
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• Windows (other versions): Clickor Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson
Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2 Utility.
• Mac: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Epson Scan 2 Utility.
3.Click the Counter tab.
You see a screen like this:
4.If the number of scans in the Number of Scans field exceeds the number displayed as the LifeCycle of the rollers, it is time to replace the rollers.
5.Close the Epson Scan 2 Utility.
Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner
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Replacing the Scanner Rollers
Replace the scanner rollers when the number of scans exceeds the life cycle of the rollers. Check the
scanner roller counter to see when you need to replace the rollers.
1.Turn off the scanner.
2.Unplug the AC adapter.
3.Disconnect any connected cables.
4.Pull down on the cover open lever and open the scanner cover.
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5.Squeeze the tab on the right side of the pickup roller cover and open the cover.
Caution: Do not place too much force on the arm inside the cover when replacing the pickup roller.
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6.Slide the pickup rollers to the right and remove them.
7.To install the new lower pickup roller, align the notches on the roller and slide it to the left.
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8.To install the new upper pickup roller, align the notches on the roller and slide it to the left. Make sure
the smaller roller is on the bottom.
Caution: Do not touch the surface of the rollers.
9.Close the pickup roller cover.
Note: If you are not able to close the cover, the pickup rollers are not installed correctly. Remove the
rollers and reinstall them, then try to close the cover again.
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10. Press down on the separation roller cover latch inside the scanner cover and pull down the cover to
open it.
Caution: Be careful not to apply too much force when opening the cover.
11. Slide the separation roller to the side, then remove it.
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12. Pull the release tab on the separation roller and remove it from the spindle.
13. Slide the new separation roller onto the spindle as shown. Make sure that the notches on the roller
and spindle align properly.
Note: Check that there are no gaps between the roller and spindle. You hear a click when the roller
is firmly locked into place.
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14. Align the notches on the spindle and the scanner, then slide the separation roller into the scanner
and gently push it into place. You hear a click when the roller is correctly aligned and locked into
place.
15. While applying gentle pressure on the separation roller, close the separation roller cover.
Note: If you are not able to close the cover, the roller is not installed correctly. Remove the roller and
reinstall it, then try to close the cover again.
16. Close the scanner cover.
17. Plug in the AC adapter and turn on the scanner.
18. Reset the roller counter after replacing the rollers.
Resetting the Scanner Roller Counter
Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner
Related references
User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts and Accessories
Related tasks
Checking the Scanner Roller Counter
Resetting the Scanner Roller Counter
When you replace the scanner rollers, reset the scanner roller counter so you know when you may need
to replace the rollers again.
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1.Make sure the scanner is turned on and connected to your computer.
2.Do one of the following to open the Epson Scan 2 Utility: