Epson DS-780N User Guide

DS-780N User's Guide

DS-780N User's Guide................................................................................................................................. 7

Scanner Basics............................................................................................................................................ 8

Using the Control Panel ....................................................................................................................... 8

Control Panel Buttons and Lights .................................................................................................... 8

Status Icon Information ............................................................................................................... 9

Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................... 9

Selecting the Date and Time ......................................................................................................... 10

Adjusting Control Panel Sounds.................................................................................................... 12

Adjusting the Screen Brightness.................................................................................................... 13

Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting .................................................................................. 14

Preventing PC Connection via USB .............................................................................................. 15

Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel ....................................................................... 16

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen ....................................................................................... 19

Scanner Parts .................................................................................................................................... 20

User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts and Accessories................................................................. 22

Using Power Saving Settings ............................................................................................................. 23

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings ............................................................................................... 23

Changing the Power Off Timer Settings ........................................................................................ 25

Loading Originals...................................................................................................................................... 26

Loading Originals in the Input Tray..................................................................................................... 26

Loading Multiple Sizes of Originals in the Input Tray ..................................................................... 33

Original Document Specifications.................................................................................................. 36

Loading Plastic and Laminated Cards in the Input Tray ..................................................................... 38

Plastic and Laminated Card Specifications ................................................................................... 41

Loading Special Originals................................................................................................................... 42

Special Original Specifications ...................................................................................................... 48

Wired Networking...................................................................................................................................... 50

Network Security Recommendations ................................................................................................. 50

Wired Network Setup ......................................................................................................................... 51

Connecting to the Network from the Control Panel............................................................................. 51

Determining the Scanner's IP Address .......................................................................................... 54

Accessing the Web Config Utility........................................................................................................ 55

Scanning .................................................................................................................................................... 56

Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... 56

Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel .......................................................................... 56

Setting the Operation Mode on the Product Control Panel........................................................ 58

Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs with Document Capture Pro - Windows ............................... 58

Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs with Document Capture - Mac.............................................. 61

Scanning Using Web Services for Devices (WSD) - Windows.................................................. 62

Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon ............................................................................... 63

Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program..................................................................................... 65

Scanning with Document Capture Pro - Windows.............................................................................. 67

Scanning with Document Capture - Mac ............................................................................................ 71

Scanning in Epson Scan 2 ................................................................................................................. 74

Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab ......................................................................... 78

Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab................................................................. 79

Scanning Settings for Special Documents..................................................................................... 80

Image Format Options................................................................................................................... 81

Scan Resolution Guidelines ............................................................................................................... 82

Scanning Special Projects.................................................................................................................. 82

Scanning Two Originals onto One Sheet (Stitching Images) - Windows ....................................... 83

Scanning Multi-Page Originals as Separate Files - Windows ........................................................ 86

Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) ................................................................... 90

Scanning Using OCR - Windows .............................................................................................. 90

Scanning Using OCR - Mac ...................................................................................................... 92

Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF....................................................................... 95

Saving a Scan as an Office Format File - Windows ....................................................................... 97

Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service - Windows...................................................... 99

Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service - Mac ........................................................... 102

Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner............................................................................................. 104

Cleaning Your Scanner .................................................................................................................... 104

Cleaning Inside Your Scanner.......................................................................................................... 104

Checking the Scanner Roller Counter .............................................................................................. 114

Replacing the Scanner Rollers......................................................................................................... 115

Resetting the Scanner Roller Counter ......................................................................................... 120

Transporting Your Scanner .............................................................................................................. 122

Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 124

Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 124

Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 125

Scanner Does Not Turn On or Turns Off Unexpectedly............................................................... 126

Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 126

Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ......................................................................................................... 127

Original Feeds Incorrectly in Scanner.......................................................................................... 128

Original Jams in Scanner............................................................................................................. 128

Scanning is Slow ......................................................................................................................... 130

Cannot Scan Over a Network ...................................................................................................... 131

Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ....................................................................................... 132

Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 132

Scanned Characters are Blurry ................................................................................................... 133

Characters are not Recognized During Conversion to Editable Text (OCR) ............................... 133

Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image ............................................................................................ 134

Spots or Lines Appear in All Scanned Images............................................................................. 134

Scanned Image is Cropped ......................................................................................................... 135

Resetting the Epson Scan 2 Settings .......................................................................................... 135

Uninstall Your Scanner Software...................................................................................................... 136

Uninstalling Scanner Software - Windows................................................................................... 136

Uninstalling Scanner Software - Mac........................................................................................... 136

Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 137

Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 139

Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 139

Mac System Requirements .............................................................................................................. 140

General Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 140

Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 142

Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 142

Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 143

Network Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................... 143

Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 144

Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 145

Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 145

Restrictions on Copying ................................................................................................................... 147

Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products.................................................... 148

Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver ............................................................................................... 148

Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 151

Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 152

libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 152

A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 153

Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 153

DS-780N User's Guide

Welcome to the DS-780N User's Guide.

For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.

Scanner Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your scanner.

Using the Control Panel Scanner Parts User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts and Accessories Using Power Saving Settings

Using the Control Panel

See these sections to learn about the control panel and select control panel settings.

Control Panel Buttons and Lights Changing LCD Screen Language Selecting the Date and Time Adjusting Control Panel Sounds Adjusting the Screen Brightness Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting Preventing PC Connection via USB Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Parent topic: Scanner Basics

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

The power button and the power light

2 The LCD screen

3 The log out button

The home button

The help button

Status Icon Information

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Status Icon Information

Your product displays status icons on the LCD screen for certain product status conditions.

Note: Access to the grayed-out functions is restricted to authorized users. Contact your administrator for more information.

Icons Description

Displays the Home screen.

Slow mode is enabled. Paper feeding speed is reduced during scanning.

Indicates that the roller assembly kit needs to be replaced. Press the icon to display the message.

An Ethernet connection is established.

No Ethernet connection.

Displays additional information or instructions.

There is a problem with the indicated setting. Press the icon to resolve the problem.

Parent topic: Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Changing LCD Screen Language

You can change the language used on the LCD screen.

Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting,

contact your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Common Settings.

You see a screen like this:

4. Scroll down and select Language.

5. Select a language.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Selecting the Date and Time

Before using your product, select the current date, time, and daylight saving phase in your area, and choose your preferred date and time format.

Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Common Settings.

You see a screen like this:

4. Scroll down and select Date/Time Settings.

You see a screen like this:

5. Select Date/Time.

6. Select the date format you want to use.

7. Use the numeric keypad to enter the current date and press OK.

8. Select the time format you want to use.

9. Use the numeric keypad to enter the current time and press OK.

10. Select Daylight Saving Time.

11. Select the setting that applies to your area:

• Winter: it is winter or your region does not use Daylight Saving Time (DST)

• Summer: it is spring or summer and your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST)

Note: If your region uses Daylight Saving Time (DST), you must change this setting to match the season. When you change from Winter to Summer, your product automatically sets its clock ahead one hour. When you change from Summer to Winter, it sets its clock back one hour.

12. Select Time Difference.

13. Enter the time difference between your local time and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) and select

OK.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Adjusting Control Panel Sounds

You can adjust the sound level heard when you press buttons on the control panel.

Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Common Settings.

You see a screen like this:

4. Select Sound.

5. Select Button Press.

6. Press the – or + icons to decrease or increase the sound.

7. Select OK to exit.

Note: You can also adjust the sound level for the Error Notice function.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Common Settings.

You see a screen like this:

4. Select LCD Brightness.

5. Press the – or + icons to decrease or increase the brightness.

6. Select OK to exit.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting

The Operation Time Out setting causes the LCD screen to return to the Home screen after a few minutes of inactivity. This feature is enabled by default, but you can turn it off.

Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Common Settings.

You see a screen like this:

4. Scroll down and select Operation Time Out.

5. Set Operation Time Out to Off and select OK.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Preventing PC Connection via USB

You can disable access from a USB-connected computer. This restricts non-network access to the product and protects the security of confidential scanned documents.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Common Settings.

You see a screen like this:

4. Scroll down and select PC Connection via USB.

5. Select Disable.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

You can set an administrator password to lock the following settings and prevent them from being changed:

• Network settings

• Web Service settings

• Scan settings

• System Administration settings

• Web Config settings

• EpsonNet Config settings

Note: For more information on administration settings, see the Administrator's Guide.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings.

3. Scroll down and select System Administration.

You see a screen like this:

4. Select Admin Settings.

5. Select Admin Password.

6. Select Register.

You see a screen like this:

7. Use the displayed keyboard to enter a password and select OK.

8. Enter your password again to confirm.

Note: Keep a copy of your password in a safe place.

9. Select OK.

10. Turn Lock Setting on.

When the control panel is locked, you must enter the password to access any of the locked settings.

Note: If you forget your password, contact Epson for assistance.

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Related tasks

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Follow these guidelines to enter characters for passwords and other settings.

• To move the cursor, select the left or right arrows.

• To change the case of letters, select .

• To enter numbers or symbols, select .

• To change the keyboard layout, select .

• To enter a frequently used domain address or URL, select .

• To delete the previous character, select .

• To enter a space, select .

Parent topic: Using the Control Panel

Scanner Parts

1 Control panel

2 Edge guides

3 Input tray

4 Input tray extension

5 ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)

6 Output tray

7 Output tray extensions

8 Stopper

1 Kensington security slot

2 Authentication card reader port (for supported USB authentication card reader)

3 USB 3.0 port

4 LAN port

5 Power inlet

1 Cover open lever

2 Scanner cover

3 Pickup rollers

4 Separation rollers

1 AC adapter

2 Power cord

3 USB 3.0 cable

Parent topic: Scanner Basics

User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts and Accessories

You can purchase genuine Epson accessories at epson.com (U.S. sales), epson.ca (Canadian sales) or

epson.com.jm (Caribbean sales). You can also purchase accessories from an Epson authorized reseller.

To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada.

Part Part number

Carrier sheet B12B819051

Part Part number

Roller assembly kit B12B819031

Cleaning kit B12B819291

Parent topic: Scanner Basics

Using Power Saving Settings

Your scanner enters sleep mode automatically and turns off the LCD screen if it is not used for a period of time. You can make the time period shorter to save energy and resources.

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings Changing the Power Off Timer Settings

Parent topic: Scanner Basics

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings

You can adjust the time period before your product enters sleep mode and turns off the LCD screen.

Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Common Settings.

You see a screen like this:

4. Select Sleep Timer.

You see a screen like this:

5. Do one of the following:

• Press the – or + icon to decrease or increase the number of minutes.

• Press the number of minutes on the LCD screen, select the number of minutes from the on-screen keypad, and select OK.

6. Select OK.

Parent topic: Using Power Saving Settings

Changing the Power Off Timer Settings

You can have the product turn off automatically if it is not used for a specified period of time.

Note: This setting can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.

1. Press the home button, if necessary.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Common Settings.

You see a screen like this:

4. Select Power Off Timer.

5. Select Off or select a time period between 30minutes and 12h (12 hours).

Parent topic: Using Power Saving Settings

Loading Originals

Follow the instructions here to load your originals into the scanner.

Loading Originals in the Input Tray Loading Plastic and Laminated 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.

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. If you are loading a multi-page original, fan your stack of originals.

Note: If you are loading an original that is 15.5 inches (393.8 mm) or longer, load only one sheet at a time.

5. Stack the originals with the printed side facing down and slide the stack so the leading edge is at an angle as shown.

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 30 cards printed side down and top edge first

into the input tray horizontally, and slide them in until they meet resistance.

• 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.

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.

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.

If scanning thin or wrinkled paper causes paper jams, slow down the feeding speed by selecting Settings > External Scan Settings > Slow > On on the LCD screen.

Loading Multiple Sizes of Originals in the Input Tray Original Document Specifications

Parent topic: Loading Originals

Related references

Original Document Specifications

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.

2. Pull out the output tray and its extension, and open the stopper.

Note: If you are loading originals that are 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. 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 facedown and the top edges are slightly angled in the input tray.

5. Slide the edge guides against the edges of the widest original.

6. If necessary during scanning, adjust the position of the stopper on the output tray extension to fit the ejected originals.

If scanning thin or wrinkled paper causes paper jams, slow down the feeding speed by selecting

Settings > External Scan Settings > Slow > On on the LCD screen.

Parent topic: Loading Originals in the Input Tray

Original Document Specifications

You can load original documents that meet these specifications in your scanner.

Paper type Paper size Paper weight Loading capacity

Plain paper

Fine paper

Recycled paper

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 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])

B5 (7.2 × 10.1 inches [182 × 257 mm])

B6 (5 × 7.2 inches [128 × 182 mm])

A8 (2.1 × 2.9 inches [52 × 74 mm])

Width: 2.0 to 8.5 inches (50.8 to 215.9 mm)

7 to 110 lb (27 to 413 g/m²)

34 to 110 lb (127 to 413 g/m²)

13 to 35 lb (50 to 130 g/m²)

21 lb (80 g/m²): 100 sheets

24 lb (90 g/m²): 86 sheets

28 lb (104 g/m²): 74 sheets

34 lb (127 g/m²): 62 sheets

42 lb (157 g/m²): 50 sheets

56 lb (209 g/m²): 38 sheets

68 lb (256 g/m²): 30 sheets

110 lb (413 g/m²): 18 sheets

Loading capacity may vary depending on the paper type.

1 sheet

Height: 15.5 to 240 inches (393.8 to 6096 mm)

Paper type Paper size Paper weight Loading capacity

Plain paper

Fine paper

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm])

7 to 110 lb (27 to 413 g/m²)

Recycled paper

Paper business cards Business cards Up to 56 lb

(210 g/m²)

21 lb (80 g/m²): 80 sheets

24 lb (90 g/m²): 69 sheets

28 lb (104 g/m²): 59 sheets

34 lb (127 g/m²): 50 sheets

42 lb (157 g/m²): 40 sheets

56 lb (209 g/m²): 30 sheets

68 lb (256 g/m²): 24 sheets

110 lb (413 g/m²): 14 sheets

Loading capacity may vary depending on the paper type.

30 cards loaded horizontally

Note: You can load originals of different sizes, paper types, and thicknesses up to this size: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]).

Caution: Do not load the following types of originals directly 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 on the bottom of them

• 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 and Laminated Cards in the Input Tray

You can load plastic and laminated cards that meet the card specifications in the input tray.

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.

3. Load plastic or laminated cards printed side down and top edge first into the input tray horizontally, and slide them in until they meet resistance.

Note: Do not load plastic cards vertically.

4. Slide the edge guides against the edges of the card.

5. Turn off the Detect Double Feed setting on the Main Settings tab in Epson Scan 2 when scanning the cards.

Plastic and Laminated Card Specifications

Parent topic: Loading Originals

Related references

Plastic and Laminated Card Specifications

Loading Special Originals

You can load a photo or large, thick, or folded original in the input tray using one or more carrier sheets. You can also load envelopes. Make sure the originals meet the specifications for special originals before loading them.

1. Open the input tray and pull up its extension.

2.1 × 3.3 inches (54 × 85.6 mm)

× 150 mm) or smaller

0.05 inch (1.24 mm) maximum

0.03 inch (0.76 mm) maximum

0.03 inch (0.8 mm) maximum

1 card (horizontal)

5 cards (horizontal)

1 card

2. Pull out the output tray and its extension, and open the stopper.

Note: If you are loading originals that are 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. 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.

5. Do one of the following to load a photo, or folded or irregularly shaped originals:

• For an A4-size or larger original, fold it as shown and place it in the center of an optional carrier

sheet. Make sure the illustration on the front edge of the carrier sheet is facing up.

• For a photo or an irregularly shaped original, load it in the center of an optional carrier sheet with

the printed side face down. Make sure the illustration on the front edge of the carrier sheet is facing up.

6. Load the carrier sheet in the input tray as shown until it meets resistance.

Folded original

Photo or irregularly shaped original

7. Slide the edge guides against the edges of the original or carrier sheet.

8. Turn off the Detect Double Feed setting on the Main Settings tab in Epson Scan 2 when scanning special originals.

9. If necessary during scanning, adjust the position of the stopper on the output tray extension to fit the ejected originals.

Special Original Specifications

Parent topic: Loading Originals

Related references

Special Original Specifications

Wired Networking

See these sections to use your product on a wired network.

Network Security Recommendations Wired Network Setup Connecting to the Network from the Control Panel Accessing the Web Config Utility

Network Security Recommendations

To help deter unauthorized access to your product over a network, you should protect your network environment using appropriate security measures.

Security measures such as these can help deter threats such as loss of user data, use of telephone and fax lines, and other intrusions:

• Connect your product only to a network protected by a firewall

Connecting your product directly to the Internet may leave it vulnerable to security threats. Instead, connect it to a router or other network connection protected by a firewall. Your router may already have a firewall set up by your Internet service provider; check with your ISP for confirmation. For best results, set up and use a private IP address for your network connection.

• Change the default administrator password on your product

If your product has an option to set an administrator password, change the default administrator password to deter access by unauthorized users to personal data stored on your product, such as IDs, passwords, and contact lists.

Parent topic: Wired Networking

Wired Network Setup

You can set up your scanner to communicate with your computer over a wired network by connecting it to the router or hub using an Ethernet cable.

1 Epson scanner

2 Ethernet cable

3 Ethernet hub/switch

4 Computers with a wired network interfaces

5 Router

6 Internet

Parent topic: Wired Networking

Connecting to the Network from the Control Panel

You can select or change network settings using your product's control panel.

To install your product on a network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install the necessary software by downloading it from the Epson website. The installer program guides you through network setup.

1. Make sure your scanner is not connected to your Ethernet hub.

2. Press the home button, if necessary.

3. Select Settings.

4. Select Network Settings.

5. Select Change Settings.

You see a screen like this:

6. Select TCP/IP.

7. Select Manual as the Obtain IP Address setting.

Note: Select Auto if you are setting the IP address automatically using the DHCP function of the router.

8. Select the IP Address field, enter the IP address using the displayed keypad and select OK.

9. Set the Subnet Mask and the Default Gateway settings to the options you want to use.

10. Select the Primary DNS field, enter the IP address for the primary DNS server using the displayed keyboard, and select OK.

11. Select the Secondary DNS field, enter the IP address for the secondary DNS server using the displayed keyboard, and select OK.

12. Confirm the displayed network settings and select Start Setup to save them.

Note: If you entered the wrong IP Address, Subnet Mask, or Default Gateway, you will not be able to proceed. Repeat these steps to try again.

13. Select Close on the confirmation screen.

14. Connect the scanner to your Ethernet hub with an Ethernet cable.

The icon appears on the LCD screen.

15. Select the icon, and confirm the connection status and IP address on the displayed screen.

16. Select Close.

Determining the Scanner's IP Address

Parent topic: Wired Networking

Determining the Scanner's IP Address

If you have multiple scanners on your network, you need to know the IP address of the scanner when setting up network scanning.

1. Do one of the following to start EpsonNet Config:

• Windows 10: Click > EpsonNet > EpsonNet Config.

• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select EpsonNet Config.

• Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select

EpsonNet > EpsonNet Config > EpsonNet Config.

• Mac: Open the Applications folder and select Epson Software > EpsonNet > EpsonNet Config

> EpsonNet Config.

2. Locate your scanner in the list and write down the IP address.

Parent topic: Connecting to the Network from the Control Panel

Accessing the Web Config Utility

You can select your product's network settings and confirm its operating status using a web browser. You do this by accessing your product's built-in Web Config utility from a computer or other device that is connected to the same network as your product.

Note: For more information on administration settings, see the Administrator's Guide.

1. Check your network status.

2. Note your product's IP address.

3. On a computer or other device connected to the same network as your product, open a web browser.

4. Enter your product's IP address into the address bar.

You see the available Web Config utility options.

Parent topic: Wired Networking

Scanning

You can scan your originals and save them as digital files.

Starting a Scan Scanning with Document Capture Pro - 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.

Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program

Parent topic: Scanning

Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel

You can scan an original from the control panel using jobs created in Document Capture Pro or Document Capture. Set the operation mode on the control panel before scanning.

1. Make sure you installed the product software and connected the product to your computer or network.

Note: Restart your computer after installing the product software to enable scanning from the control panel.

2. Place your original on the product for scanning.

3. Press the home button, if necessary.

4. Select Scan.

5. Select the computer on which you created the jobs in Document Capture Pro or Document Capture.

Note: If the scanner is connected via USB or the operation mode is set to Server, you do not need to select a computer.

6. Select a job.

You see a screen like this:

7. If you want to change the scan settings, select Settings.

8. Select from the following options:

• To change the job settings, select Edit. Change the scan settings as necessary.

Note: Make sure the Disable job setting changes on the control panelsetting is not selected in Document Capture Pro or Document Capture.

• To skip double feed detection when scanning originals such as envelopes or plastic cards, set the

DFDS Function setting to On.

• To slow down the scanning speed, set the Slow setting to On.

9. Select the Start icon.

Setting the Operation Mode on the Product Control Panel Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs with Document Capture Pro - Windows Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs with Document Capture - Mac Scanning Using Web Services for Devices (WSD) - Windows

Parent topic: Starting a Scan

Setting the Operation Mode on the Product Control Panel

Before scanning, set the operation mode on the control panel.

1. Make sure you installed the product software and connected the product to your computer or network.

2. Press the home button, if necessary.

3. Select Settings.

4. Select Document Capture Pro.

5. Select Change Settings and choose from the following options:

• Select Server Mode if your product is connected to the computer over a network. You need to

enter the server address in this mode.

Note: Document Capture Pro Server (Windows) must be installed and running on the server.

• Select Client Mode if your product is connected to the computer via USB cable.

6. Select Start Setup.

7. Select Close to return to the Settings menu.

Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel

Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs with Document Capture Pro - Windows

You can view, change, or add scan jobs for use when you scan using your product control panel. 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 10: Click and select Epson Software > Document Capture Pro.

• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro.

• Windows (other versions): Click or 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.

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.

You see a window like this:

4. To add a scan job, click the New 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 the product control panel, click the Button Assignment icon.

6. Select the jobs that you want to assign using any of the pull-down menus.

Note: The number of pull-down menus available may vary, depending on your product and any connected options.

7. Click OK, then click OK again.

You can now use the added scan jobs when you scan from the product control panel.

Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel

Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs with Document Capture - Mac

You can view, change, or add available default scan settings when you scan using the Document Capture Pro option on the product control panel. You do this by accessing the scan jobs in the Document Capture program.

1. Start Document Capture on a computer connected to the product.

2. Click the Manage 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 scan jobs to the selection list on the product control panel, click the icon at the bottom of the window and click Event Settings.

5. Select the jobs that you want to assign using any of the pull-down menus.

You can now use the added scan jobs when you scan from the product control panel.

6. Click OK, then click OK again.

Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel

Scanning Using Web Services for Devices (WSD) - Windows

You can scan originals to a computer from the product control panel using WSD (Web Services for Devices). The Computer (WSD) function lets you manage network scanning in Windows 10, Windows

8.x, Windows 7, or Windows Vista (English only).

Note: To use this feature on Windows 7 or Windows Vista, you must first set up WSD on the computer. See Windows help for instructions.

1. Make sure you installed the product software and connected the product to your computer or network.

2. Place your original on the product for scanning.

3. Press the home button, if necessary.

4. Select Computer (WSD).

5. Select a computer.

6. Select the Start icon.

The scanned image is transferred to the selected computer.

Note: If you do not use this feature, you can remove the icon from the home screen by selecting Settings > System Administration > WSD Settings > Disable.

Parent topic: Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel

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: Click and select EPSON > Epson Scan 2.

• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Epson Scan 2.

• Windows (other versions): Click or 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.

You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this:

Parent topic: Starting a Scan

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.

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.

You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this:

Parent topic: Starting a Scan

Scanning with Document Capture Pro - Windows

When you scan with Document Capture Pro, 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 Pro for details.

1. Do one of the following to start Document Capture Pro:

• Windows 10: Click and select Epson Software > Document Capture Pro.

• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro.

• Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select

Epson Software > Document Capture Pro.

You see this window:

Note: Click Switch to Simple View, if necessary.

2. Click Select Scanner and select your scanner from the scanner list, if necessary.

3. Click one of the job icons or click the arrow next to the Job Settings button to select a different format.

4. If you want to select detailed scan settings, click Switch to Standard View and select Scan

Settings from the Scan Setting Name list.

You see a window like this:

5. Select any displayed scan settings you want to use and click OK.

6. Click Scan.

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 icon and follow the instructions on the screen.

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 scan.

Parent topic: Scanning

Related tasks

Loading Originals in the Input Tray Scanning in Epson Scan 2

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 the Scan icon.

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 the Start 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 the Scan icon and select any detailed scan settings you want to use from the Epson Scan 2 window.

6. Click Scan.

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

Loading Originals in the Input Tray

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.

You see this window:

Note: The Document Source setting is automatically set to ADF for your product.

2. If you want to scan different size originals by loading them into the ADF one by one, check the Automatic Feeding Mode checkbox. Scanning begins as soon as you load each original.

3. Select the Scanning Side setting that matches the sides of the original that you want to scan.

4. 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.

5. Select your original image type and how you want it scanned as the Image Type setting.

6. Select the Resolution setting you want to use for your scan.

7. Select any of the additional settings that you want to use on the Main Settings tab.

8. Click the Advanced Settings tab and select any settings that you want to use.

9. 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.

10. Reinsert your original into the ADF.

11. If scanning an original in a carrier sheet or other special original, see the link below for other setting requirements for special documents.

12. 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.

13. Enter the file name for your scanned file in the File Name field. Select Settings to modify the file name settings.

14. 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.

15. Click Scan.

The product scans your original and saves the scanned file in the location you specified.

16. 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 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

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 onto 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.

Parent topic: Scanning in Epson Scan 2

Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab

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.

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 original Required settings

Envelope Select Off as the Detect Double Feed setting.

Plastic cards Select Plastic Card (Landscape) as the Document Size

setting and Off as the Detect Double Feed setting.

Carrier sheet If you select Auto Detect as the Document Size setting,

paper skew is automatically corrected even if the Correct Document 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 originals If the Document Size list does not contain the document

size you want to scan, select Customize to create a custom size.

Type of original Required settings

Long paper If the Document Size list does not contain the document

Laminated cards To scan any transparent areas around the edges of the

Parent topic: Scanning in Epson Scan 2

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.

size you want to scan, select Auto Detect (Long Paper) or select Customize to create a custom document size.

card, select Settings as the Document Size setting and either select the Scan laminated card checkbox or create a custom size.

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

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.

1. Load your original in the product.

Note: When scanning a folded original, you must use the optional carrier sheet or damage to the original may occur. Load the document into the carrier sheet with the folded edge against the right side of the carrier sheet. Make sure to insert the carrier sheet into the scanner with the white edge facing down.

2. Do one of the following to start Document Capture Pro:

• Windows 10: Click and select Epson Software > Document Capture Pro.

• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro.

• Windows (other versions): Click or 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.

You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this:

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 references

User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts and Accessories

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 10: Click and select Epson Software > Document Capture Pro.

• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro.

• Windows (other versions): Click or 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.

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.

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 tasks

Loading Originals in the Input Tray

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:

• Windows 10: Click and select ABBYY FineReader 12 Sprint > ABBYY FineReader 12

Sprint.

• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select ABBYY FineReader 12 Sprint.

• Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select

ABBYY FineReader 12 Sprint > ABBYY FineReader 12 Sprint.

You see a window like this:

3. Select the language used in the document you are going to scan as the Document Languages setting.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

4. Click Preview and adjust the area you want to scan, if necessary.

5. If you are using the ADF, reload the ejected original.

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.

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 10: Click and select Epson Software > Document Capture Pro.

• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro.

• Windows (other versions): Click or 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.

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.

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 10: Click and select Epson Software > Document Capture Pro.

• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro.

• Windows (other versions): Click or 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.

Note: If you do not see the button, click the < symbol in the Scan and... bar.

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Epson DS-780N User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Scanner Basics

Using the Control Panel

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Status Icon Information

Changing LCD Screen Language

Selecting the Date and Time

Adjusting Control Panel Sounds

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Turning Off the Operation Time Out Setting

Preventing PC Connection via USB

Setting a Password and Locking the Control Panel

Entering Characters on the LCD Screen

Scanner Parts

User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts and Accessories

Using Power Saving Settings

Changing the Sleep Timer Settings

Changing the Power Off Timer Settings

Loading Originals

Loading Originals in the Input Tray

Loading Multiple Sizes of Originals in the Input Tray

Original Document Specifications

Loading Plastic and Laminated Cards in the Input Tray

Plastic and Laminated Card Specifications

Loading Special Originals

Special Original Specifications

Wired Networking

Network Security Recommendations

Wired Network Setup

Connecting to the Network from the Control Panel

Determining the Scanner's IP Address

Accessing the Web Config Utility

Scanning

Starting a Scan

Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel

Setting the Operation Mode on the Product Control Panel

Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs with Document Capture Pro - Windows

Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs with Document Capture - Mac

Scanning Using Web Services for Devices (WSD) - Windows

Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon

Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program

Scanning with Document Capture Pro - Windows

Scanning with Document Capture - Mac

Scanning in Epson Scan 2

Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab

Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab

Scanning Settings for Special Documents

Image Format Options

Scan Resolution Guidelines

Scanning Special 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)

Scanning Using OCR - Windows

Scanning Using OCR - Mac

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