Epson FF-680W User Manual

User's Guide

NPD5996-01 EN

User's Guide

Copyright

Copyright

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information herein. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.

Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions.

Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

© 2018 Seiko Epson Corporation

The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

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Trademarks

Trademarks

EPSON®is a registered trademark, and EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION or EXCEED YOUR VISION is a trademark of the Seiko Epson Corporation.

Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Apple, macOS, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Adobe, Adobe Reader, and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Intel® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Alliance, and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi Protected Setup, and WPA2 are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

The SuperSpeed USB Trident Logo is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

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Contents

Contents

Copyright

Trademarks

About This Manual

Introduction to the Manuals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Marks and Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Descriptions Used in this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operating System References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Important Instructions

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Restrictions on Copying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Scanner Basics

Part Names and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Buttons and Lights on the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . 12

Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Error Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Information on Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Epson FastFoto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Epson ScanSmart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 EPSON Sof tware Updater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Epson DocumentScan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 EpsonNet Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Option Items and Consumables Information. . . . . . 16

Carrier Sheet Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Roller Assembly Kit Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Cleaning Kit Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Scanning Photos

Photo Specif ications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Types of Photos that Require Attention. . . . . . . . 19 Types of Photos that must not be Scanned. . . . . . 19

How to Scan Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Step 1: Organizing Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Step 2: Placing Photos into the Scanner. . . . . . . . 20 Step 3: Scanning and Saving Photos. . . . . . . . . . 24

Tips for Using Epson FastFoto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Scanning Instant Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Scanning Panoramic Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Scanning Back Side Notes on Photos. . . . . . . . . .39

Loading Photos Using a Carrier Sheet. . . . . . . . . 42 Enabling or Disabling Glass Surface Dirt Alert. . .44 Changing the Application to Scan from the

Scan Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Epson FastFoto Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Organization Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Enhancements Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Scan Settings Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Advanced Settings Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Upload Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Scanner Settings Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Scanning Documents or Other Originals

Placing Documents or Other Originals. . . . . . . . . . 57

General Specifications for Originals being Scanned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Standard Size Originals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Long Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Plastic Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Laminated Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Large Size Originals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Irregular Shaped Originals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Mixture of Originals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Scanning Documents from Computer (Epson ScanSmart). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Scanning Different Sizes or Types of Originals One by One Continuously

(Automatic Feeding Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Scanning Documents from Smart Device

(Epson DocumentScan). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Network Settings

Network Connection Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Wi-Fi Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection. . . . . . . . . 95

Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Connecting to a Smart Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel. . . . .97

Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup (WPS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup

(WPS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Making AP Mode Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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Checking the Network Status Using Network

Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Replacing or Adding New Wireless Routers. . . . . . . 99

Changing the Connection Method to a Computer. . 99

Disabling the Network Setting from the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Restoring the Network Settings from the

Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Maintenance

Cleaning Outside the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Cleaning Inside the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Replacing the Roller Assembly Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Resetting the Number of Scans. . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Energy Saving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Transporting the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Updating Applications and Firmware. . . . . . . . . . 115

Solving Problems

Scanner Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Scanner Lights Indicate an Error. . . . . . . . . . . . 117 T he Scanner Does Not Turn On. . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Paper Feeding Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Photos Are Not Fed Correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Multiple Originals Are Fed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Removing Jammed Originals from the Scanner. 118 The Original Jams in the Scanner Frequently. . . 119 T he Originals Get Dirty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Scanning Speed Slows Down when Scanning Continuously. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Scanning Takes a Long Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Scanning Problems when Using Epson FastFoto. . .121

Straight Lines Appear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 T he Image Quality Is Poor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Pressing the Scanner Button Does Not Start

Epson FastFoto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Cannot Share or Upload the Photos to a Web Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 Glass Dirt Alert Does Not Disappear. . . . . . . . .123

Scanning Problems when Using Epson ScanSmart 123

Cannot Start Epson ScanSmart. . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Straight Lines Appear when Scanning from

ADF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Offset Appears in the Background of Images. . . 124 Scanned Image or Text is Blurred. . . . . . . . . . . 124 Moiré Patterns (Web-Like Shadows) Appear. . . 125

The Edge of the Original is Not Scanned when Automatically Detecting the Size of the

Original. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Character is not Recognized Correctly. . . . . . . .126 Expanding or Contracting the Scanned Image. . 127 Cannot Solve Problems in the Scanned Image. . 127

Network Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

When You Cannot Make Network Settings. . . . 128

The Scanner Suddenly Cannot Scan over a

Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

The Scanner Suddenly Cannot Scan Using a

USB Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Uninstalling and Installing Applications. . . . . . . . 132

Uninstalling Your Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Installing Your Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Technical Specifications

General Scanner Specif ications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Wi-Fi Specif ications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Security Protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Dimensional Specif ications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Electrical Specif ications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Scanner Electrical Specif ications. . . . . . . . . . . . 136 AC Adapter Electrical Specif ications. . . . . . . . . 136

Environmental Specif ications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Standards and Approvals

Standards and Approvals for European Models. . . 138

Standards and Approvals for Australian Models. . . 138

Where to Get Help

Technical Support Web Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Contacting Epson Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Before Contacting Epson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Help for Users in Europe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Help for Users in Australia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

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About This Manual

About This Manual

Introduction to the Manuals

The latest versions of the following manuals are available from the Epson support website.

http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe)

http://support.epson.net/ (outside Europe)

Setup Guide (paper manual)

Provides you with information on setting up the product and installing the application.

User's Guide (digital manual)

Provides instructions on using the product, maintenance, and solving problems.

As well as the manuals above, see the help included in the various Epson applications.

Marks and Symbols

!Caution:

Instructions that must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

cImportant:

Instructions that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Note:

Provides complementary and reference information.

Related Information

& Links to related sections.

Descriptions Used in this Manual

Screenshots for the applications are from Windows 10 or macOS High Sierra. The content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation.

Illustrations used in this manual are for reference only. Although they may differ slightly from the actual product, the operating methods are the same.

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About This Manual

Operating System References

Windows

In this manual, terms such as "Windows 10", "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", and "Windows 7" refer to the following operating systems. Additionally, "Windows" is used to refer to all versions.

Microsoft® Windows® 10 operating system

Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 operating system

Microsoft® Windows® 8 operating system

Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system

Mac OS

In this manual, "Mac OS" is used to refer to macOS High Sierra, macOS Sierra, and OS X El Capitan.

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Important Instructions

Important Instructions

Safety Instructions

Read and follow these instructions to ensure safe use of this product and options. Make sure you keep this manual for future reference. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product and options.

Some of the symbols used on your product and options are to ensure safety and proper use of the product. Visit the following Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols.

http://support.epson.net/symbols

Place the product and options on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the product and options in all directions. If you place the product and options by the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the back of the product and options and the wall.

Place the product and options close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily. Do not place or store the product and options or the AC adapter outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations subject to shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity, direct sunlight, strong light sources, or rapid changes in temperature or humidity.

Do not use with wet hands.

Place the product and options near an electrical outlet where the adapter can be easily unplugged.

The AC adapter cord should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place objects on top of the cord and do not allow the AC adapter or the cord to be stepped on or run over. Be particularly careful to keep the cord straight at the end.

Use only the power cord supplied with the product and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of other cords with this product or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.

Use only the AC adapter that comes with your product. Using any other adapter could cause fire, electrical shock, or injury.

The AC adapter is designed for use with the product with which it was included. Do not attempt to use it with other electronic devices unless specified.

Use only the type of power source indicated on the AC adapter’s label, and always supply power directly from a standard domestic electrical outlet with the AC adapter that meets the relevant local safety standards.

When connecting this product and options to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable.

Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.

If you use an extension cord with the product, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the AC adapter, product, or product options by yourself except as specifically explained in the product’s guides.

Do not insert objects into any opening as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. Beware of electrical shock hazards.

If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. If there are fuses in the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size and rating.

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Important Instructions

Unplug the product, options, and the AC adapter, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The AC adapter or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the product, options, or the AC adapter; the product or the AC adapter has been dropped or the case has been damaged; the product, options, or the AC adapter does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. (Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.)

Unplug the product and the AC adapter before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners except as specifically explained in the product’s guides.

If you are not going to use the product for a long period, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.

After replacing consumable parts, dispose of them correctly following the rules of your local authority. Do not disassemble them.

Keep this product at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves from this product may adversely affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers.

Do not use this product inside medical facilities or near medical equipment. Radio waves from this product may adversely affect the operation of electrical medical equipment.

Do not use this product near automatically controlled devices such as automatic doors or fire alarms. Radio waves from this product may adversely affect these devices, and could lead to accidents due to malfunction.

Restrictions on Copying

Observe the following restrictions to ensure the responsible and legal use of your product.

Copying of the following items is prohibited by law:

Bank bills, coins, government-issued marketable securities, government bond securities, and municipal securities

Unused postage stamps, pre-stamped postcards, and other official postal items bearing valid postage

Government-issued revenue stamps, and securities issued according to legal procedure

Exercise caution when copying the following items:

Private marketable securities (stock certificates, negotiable notes, checks, etc.), monthly passes, concession tickets, etc.

Passports, driver’s licenses, warrants of fitness, road passes, food stamps, tickets, etc.

Note:

Copying these items may also be prohibited by law.

Responsible use of copyrighted materials:

Products can be misused by improperly copying copyrighted materials. Unless acting on the advice of a knowledgeable attorney, be responsible and respectful by obtaining the permission of the copyright holder before copying published material.

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Scanner Basics

Scanner Basics

Part Names and Functions

Front

	A	ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)	Feeds loaded originals automatically.
	B	Edge guides	Feeds originals straight into the scanner. Slide to the edges of the
			originals.
	C	Input tray	Loads originals. Pull out the tray extension if originals are too big
			for the input tray. This prevents paper from curling and causing
		Input tray extension
	D		paper jams.
	E	Output tray	Holds originals ejected from the scanner. Pull out the extension
			tray to the length of the originals.
	F	Output tray extension
	G	Stopper	Prevents ejected originals from falling off the extension tray. Adjust
			it to the length of the originals.

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Back

A	Security slot	Inserts a security lock for theft prevention.
B	USB port	Connects a USB cable.
C	DC inlet	Connects the AC adapter.

Inside

A	Cover open lever	Pull the cover open lever and open the scanner cover.
B	Scanner cover	Pull the cover open lever and open the scanner cover when
		cleaning inside of the scanner and removing jammed paper.
C	Pickup roller	Feeds originals. This needs to be replaced when the number of
		scans exceeds the service number of papers.
D	Separation roller	Feeds originals separately one by one. This needs to be replaced
		when the number of scans exceeds the service number of papers.

Related Information

&“Cleaning Inside the Scanner” on page 102

&“Replacing the Roller Assembly Kit” on page 107

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Buttons and Lights on the Control Panel

Buttons

A

Power button

Turns the scanner on or off.

B

Wi-Fi connect button

Press the WPS button on the access point, and then press

the

button for more than three seconds to connect to a

Wi-Fi network. See the chapter “Network Settings” for more

details. Press the

button to cancel the settings.

C

Wi-Fi on/off button

Press this button for more than three seconds to turn off the

wireless signal. Press again to turn on the signal.

D

Double feed detection skip button

Normally, an error occurs when detecting double feeds

when loading envelopes, plastic cards, originals with labels

or stickers, and so on. Press the

button before scanning

to skip this error once (one sheet). The light is on when this

is enabled. Follow the steps below to restart scanning when

a double feed error has occurred (the error light flashes).

1. Open the scanner cover, and then remove the originals.

2. Close the scanner cover, and then press the

button.

3. Load the originals.

4. Restart scanning by pressing the start button or the

application button.

E

Slow mode button

Slow down the feeding speed when scanning. The light is on

when this is enabled.

Press this button in the following situations:

when originals jam frequently

when loading thin originals

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F		Stop button	Cancels scanning.
			Finishes Automatic Feeding Mode.
			Cancels Wi-Fi settings by push button setup (WPS).
			Press this to release the error when a network connection
			error occurs.
			Cancels a firmware update over a network connection.
G		Start button	Starts scanning. Epson FastFoto is installed as the default
			scanning application.
			Press this when cleaning the inside of the scanner.

Additional functions are available with different combinations of buttons.

+			Hold down the	and	buttons for more than three seconds to start PIN Code Setup
			(WPS). See the chapter “Network Settings” for more details.
+			Turn on the scanner while holding down the			button to restore the default network
			settings.

Related Information

&“Network Settings” on page 95

&“Placing Plastic Cards” on page 67

&“Placing Laminated Cards” on page 70

&“Placing Envelopes” on page 79

&“Cleaning Inside the Scanner” on page 102

Lights

A

AP mode light

Indicates that the scanner is connected wirelessly in AP mode.

B

Wi-Fi light

Blue indicates that the scanner is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi)

network. White indicates it is searching for an access point.

C

Error light

An error has occurred. See “Light Error Indicators” for more details.

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D				Automatic Feeding Mode	The scanner is in Automatic Feeding Mode. Scanning starts when
				light	an original is placed in the input tray.
E				Ready light	On:	The scanner is ready to be used.
					Flashing:	The scanner is scanning, waiting to scan,
						processing, or sleeping.
					Off:	The scanner cannot be used because the power
						is off or an error has occurred.
F				Skip double feed detection	This is on when skipping double feed detection is enabled.
				light
G				Slow mode light	This is on during slow mode.

Related Information

&“Error Indicators” on page 14

&“Placing a Mixture of Originals at Different Sizes” on page 82

Error Indicators

Scanner errors

Indicators			Situation	Solutions
Flashing slowly			A paper jam or double feed occurred.	Open the scanner cover, and then re-
				move jammed originals. Close the cov-
				er to release the error. Load the origi-
				nals again.
	On		The scanner cover is opened.	Close the scanner cover.
	Flashing fast		A fatal error has occurred.	Turn the power off and on again. If the
				error continues to occur, contact your
Flashing fast				local dealer.
Flashing fast
Flashing fast
		On	The scanner has started in recovery	Follow the steps below to try to up-
			mode because the firmware update	date the firmware again.
		On	failed.	1. Connect the computer and the scan-
	On			ner with a USB cable. (During recovery
				mode, you cannot update the firm-
		On		ware over a network connection.)
				2. Visit your local Epson website for fur-
		Off
				ther instructions.
		On
		On

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Network connection errors

	Indicators	Situation		Solutions
	Flashing slowly	An access point settings error has oc-	Press the	button to release the er-
		curred.
			ror, and then restart the devices you
	On
			want to connect to the network. Re-
			connect to the network.
	Flashing slowly	An access point settings error has oc-
		curred (a security error).
	Flashing slowly
	Flashing slowly (white)	A network connection error has occur-	Re-set the Date and Time in Web Con-
		red (the Date and Time has not been	fig.
	Flashing slowly	set correctly)

Related Information

&“Removing Jammed Originals from the Scanner” on page 118

&“Making Wi-Fi Settings from the Control Panel” on page 97

&“Network Problems” on page 128

Information on Applications

This section introduces the application products available for your scanner. The latest application can be installed at the Epson Web site.

Epson FastFoto

Epson FastFoto is a high-speed photo scanning application. Using Epson FastFoto, you can easily scan your photos as digital images, and then share or upload them via the internet. You can also restore and enhance faded photos.

Epson ScanSmart

Epson ScanSmart is a document scanning application that allows you to easily scan and save the data in simple steps.

You can scan and send information to a cloud service in three easy steps.

You can automatically name the documents by using the scanned information.

These features allow you to save time when organizing documents.

EPSON Software Updater

EPSON Software Updater is an application that checks for new or updated applications on the internet and installs them.

You can also update the scanner’s digital manual.

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Epson DocumentScan

Epson DocumentScan is an application that allows you to scan documents through smart devices such as smartphones and tablet devices. You can save the scanned data in smart devices or cloud services, and send by e- mail. You can download and install this app from the App Store or Google Play.

EpsonNet Config

EpsonNet Config is an application that allows you to set network interface addresses and protocols. See the operations guide for EpsonNet Config or the application’s help for more details.

Note:

You can run Web Config from EpsonNet Config.

Option Items and Consumables Information

Carrier Sheet Codes

Using a Carrier Sheet allows you to scan irregular shaped originals or photos that can be easily scratched. You can scan originals larger than A4 size with a carrier sheet by folding it in half.

Part name	Codes*
Carrier Sheet	B12B819051

*You can only use the carrier sheet with the code.

Related Information

&“Loading Photos Using a Carrier Sheet” on page 42

You can scan damaged or valuable photos by using the Carrier Sheet.

&“Placing Large Size Originals” on page 73

&“Placing Irregular Shaped Originals” on page 76

Roller Assembly Kit Codes

Parts (the pickup roller and a separation roller) should be replaced when the number of scans exceeds the service number. You can check the latest number of scans in Epson Scan 2 Utility.

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A: pickup roller, B: separation roller

Part name	Codes	Life cycle
Roller Assembly Kit	B12B819031	200,000*

* This number was reached by consecutively scanning using Epson test original papers, and is a guide to the replacement cycle. The replacement cycle may vary depending on different paper types, such as paper that generates a lot of paper dust or paper with a rough surface that may shorten the life cycle.

Related Information

&“Replacing the Roller Assembly Kit” on page 107

&“Resetting the Number of Scans” on page 111

Cleaning Kit Codes

Use this when cleaning inside the scanner. This kit is composed of cleaning liquid and a cleaning cloth.

Part name	Codes
Cleaning Kit	B12B819291

Related Information

& “Cleaning Inside the Scanner” on page 102

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Scanning Photos

Using the Epson FastFoto application, you can easily scan your photos as digital images, and then share or upload them using the Internet. You can also restore and enhance faded photos.

Note:

You can only scan photos using Epson FastFoto, you cannot scan documents or other originals. If you want to scan these originals, use the computer application Epson ScanSmart or the smart device application Epson DocumentScan.

Epson FastFoto is assigned to the scanner button as the default application.

Related Information

&“Changing the Application to Scan from the Scan Button” on page 47

You can change the default application that starts when you press the scan button.

Photo Specifications

You can load the following type of photos into the scanner.

Size	Measurements	Paper Type	Loading Capacity
3.5×5"	89×127 mm	Plain photographic paper	36 photos (thickness up to
	(3.5×5.0 in.)		0.23 mm (0.009 in.) without
			curling)
4×6"	102×152 mm		30 photos (thickness more
	(4.0×6.0 in.)		than 0.24 to 0.30 mm (0.009
			to 0.012 in.) without curling)
5×7"	127×178 mm
	(5.0×7.0 in.)
8×10"	203×254 mm	Plain photographic paper	10 sheets
	(8.0×10.0 in.)
Instant camera size	89×102 mm	Instant camera	1 sheet
	(3.5×4.0 in.)	photographic paper (sheet
		film type only)
Panoramic size	89×254 mm	Plain photographic paper	10 sheets
	(3.5×10.0 in.)
	102×304.8 mm
	(4.0×12.0 in.)
	Other size: Length up to
	304.8 mm(12.0 in.)
	Other size: Length 304.8	Plain photographic paper	1 sheet
	mm (12.0 in.) to 914.4 mm
	(36.0 in.) *
	(Max size: 215.9×914.4 mm
	(8.5×36.0 in.) )

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Size	Measurements	Paper Type	Loading Capacity
Photo in the Carrier Sheet	0.3 mm (0.012 in.) or less	Photos that cannot be	1 sheet
	(excluding the thickness of	loaded directly into the
		scanner
	the Carrier Sheet)

Note:

Flatten any curled photos to a thickness of less than 2 mm (0.07 in.). It is best to scan curled photos in an environment between 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) with 40 to 60% humidity. Scanning photos at lower temperatures may cause photos to curl.

Photos may stick together depending on their paper types and thickness. It is best to scan photos in an environment between 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) with 40 to 60% humidity to prevent photos from sticking together.

Repeatedly scanning the same photos many times may cause them to stick together. If they stick together, feed them one by one.

Types of Photos that Require Attention

The following types of photos may not be successfully scanned, or might be damaged when scanning.

Photos in shapes other than square

Uneven Photos

Photos curled more than 2 mm (0.08 inches)

Photos with crinkles or fold lines

Photos with edges that are peeling off

Photos with the inside peeling off

Photos with sticky surfaces

Photos with labels or stickers (stuck firmly)

Photos with hardened paste such as glue

Instant camera photographic paper other than sheet film

Note:

Try to flatten curled photos before scanning.

Labels or stickers must be firmly stuck to the photos with no glue protruding.

Types of Photos that must not be Scanned

The following types of photos must not be scanned.

Torn Photos

Degraded and deformed photos

Photos with staples or paper clips

Photos with labels or stickers (not stuck firmly)

Photos with glue, liquid, oil, or gel

Photos that are not fully dried

Perforated photos

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Photos smaller than 25.4×25.4 mm (2×2 in).

How to Scan Photos

Follow the three steps below to scan your photos.

Related Information

&“Step 1: Organizing Photos” on page 20

Organize the photos before placing them into the scanner.

&“Step 2: Placing Photos into the Scanner” on page 20 After organizing your photos, place them into the scanner.

&“Step 3: Scanning and Saving Photos” on page 24

Epson FastFoto automatically saves your scanned images on your computer in the folder you specify.

Step 1: Organizing Photos

Organize the photos before placing them into the scanner.

1.Prepare the photos you want to scan.

2.Use a soft, dry cloth (like the microfiber cloth that came with your scanner) to wipe the front and back of your photos to remove dust, dirt, or other particles that could potentially scratch your photos.

!Caution:

Because of the speed at which photos are scanned, dust particles on your photos can cause straight lines to appear in scanned images, and in extreme cases can lightly scratch the protective finish on your photos. We recommend to clean the scanner rollers after every 300 scans, or even before each scanning session.

3.Organize your photos by date or subject.

When scanning, you can name the images using the year, month or season, and subject, such as

"1970_Summer_Vacation".

4.Check the following if you are scanning various sizes of photos:

If you have both landscape and portrait photos of the same size, you can stack them together and scan them in one batch. You can rotate the images as necessary after scanning by clicking Edit > Rotate Left or Rotate Right.

You can scan 4×6" and 5×7" photos in the same batch when the photos are grouped by size, with the larger photos at the back.

Next, place the organized photos into the scanner.

Step 2: Placing Photos into the Scanner

After organizing your photos, place them into the scanner.

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1.Open the input tray, slide out the output tray, and then raise the stopper.

Note:

If you want to scan large size photos such as 5×7" or 8×10", extend the input and output tray extensions.

Make sure you adjust the position of the stopper to correctly fit the size of the ejected photos. If not, photos may scatter.

2.Slide the edge guides on the input tray all the way out.

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3.Fan your stack of photos and make sure they are not stuck together. Also, flatten the curls on the edge of the photos if possible.

!Caution:

Stuck photos can feed through the scanner at the same time or jam in the scanner, potentially damaging your photos or the scanner.

Note:

It is best to scan photos in an environment between 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) with 40 to 60% humidity. In this condition, curls of the photos are reduced, and photos are prevented from sticking together.

4.Load the photos into the input tray face up and top edge first. Slide the photos into the ADF until they meet resistance.

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Note:

We recommend placing the photos horizontally.

You can rotate the scanned images automatically when scanning using Epson FastFoto. Click the Settings > Advanced Settings tab, and then enable Auto Rotation. Depending on the photos, they may not be rotated correctly. To rotate the scanned images manually, select the image you want to rotate, and then click Edit > Rotate Left/

Rotate Right.

If you are loading 4×6" and 5×7" photos in the same batch, align the middle of the photos and load them at the center of the input tray with the 5×7" photos at the back and the 4×6" photos at the front.

5.Slide the edge guides to fit the edge of the photos making sure there are no gaps between the photos and the edge guides. Otherwise, the photos may be fed skewed.

Next, start scanning using Epson FastFoto.

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Step 3: Scanning and Saving Photos

Epson FastFoto automatically saves your scanned images on your computer in the folder you specify.

1.Click the button on the scanner to start scanning. You can also click Start Scanning on the main screen.

2.Set the save settings on the Describe Your Photos screen.

Year/Month or Season/Subject: Set the file name settings.

Create a subfolder for this batch of pictures: Create a new subfolder for the scanned images.

Do not prompt me to describe my photos when scanning: Skip this screen the next time you scan. You will not be prompted to describe your photos.

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3.Click Start Scanning.

Note:

If the glass surface dirt alert appeared when scanning, clean the glass surface inside the scanner after scanning.

If multiple photos feed through at the same time, press the Press the button again to return to normal speed.

(Slow Mode) button to slow down the feeding speed.

4.After scanning is completed, the following screen is displayed:

If you want to continue scanning, click Scan Next Batch. If you are finished scanning, click Done Scanning.

5.The photos are scanned and saved in the location you chose. Check the scanned images. The following rules apply to file naming:

No identifier is added: These are the original scanned images. No enhancements were applied.

Added "_a" at the end: These images include automatic color enhancements.

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Added "_b" at the end: These are the scanned back sides of the photo. You can enable back side scanning from Settings > Scan Settings tab.

After scanning, you can share, upload, or edit the images using Epson FastFoto. You can also change the view setting of thumbnails.

Related Information

&“Sharing Photos” on page 26

You can share scanned photos via email.

&“Uploading Photos” on page 28

You can upload scanned photos to Dropbox or Google Drive.

&“Editing Photos” on page 30

You can edit the scanned photos using features such as rotation, enhancement, red eye correction, and more.

&“Changing the Displayed Folder and Thumbnail View” on page 32 You can change the displayed folder and how thumbnails are viewed.

Sharing Photos

You can share scanned photos via email.

Note:

Available destination items are subject to change without notice.

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1.Select the images you want to share.

2.Click Share.

3.Click Email.

Selected images are automatically attached in a new email. Enter the necessary information and send the email.

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Note:

If you do not have a default email client application set up, you will be prompted to do so before you can send any images. Epson FastFoto does not support web-based email, such as Gmail.

Uploading Photos

You can upload scanned photos to Dropbox or Google Drive.

Note:

Make sure the Dropbox application is installed on your computer before uploading.

1.Select the images you want to upload.

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2.Click Upload.

3.Click one of the following.

Dropbox: Uploads images to your Dropbox folder.

Google Drive: Uploads images to Google Drive.

Note:

If you have not connected your Dropbox or Google Drive account with Epson FastFoto, you will be prompted to do so.

Note:

You can automatically upload the images immediately after scanning. Click Settings on the main screen, click the Upload tab, and then select the icon of the service you want to upload to.

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Editing Photos

You can edit the scanned photos using features such as rotation, enhancement, red eye correction, and more.

Note:

You can automatically apply the Auto Enhance, Remove Red Eye, and Restore Faded Colors when scanning. Click

Settings > Enhancements tab.

1.Select the images you want to edit.

Note:

You can select and edit multiple images except Crop (Windows only) feature.

2.Click Edit.

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