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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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