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Scanner Basics
See these sections to learn about the basic features of your scanner.
Scanner Parts
Scanner Buttons and Lights
Using the Scanner Stand
Scanner Parts
1Scanner cover
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1Document mat
2Scanner glass
3Carriage (beneath scanner glass)
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1USB port
1Scanner stand
Parent topic: Scanner Basics
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Scanner Buttons and Lights
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ThePDF button
2Thesend button
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Thecopy button
4Thestart button
5The status light
Parent topic: Scanner Basics
Related references
Scanner Light Status
Using the Scanner Stand
The scanner can be used in an upright position if surface space is limited.
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1.Stand the scanner upright.
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2.Extend the scanner stand from the back of the scanner until it clicks into place.
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3.Tilt the scanner until it rests on the scanner stand.
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4.To put the scanner stand away, rotate it into the back of the scanner.
Parent topic: Scanner Basics
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Placing Originals on the Scanner
Follow the instructions here to place your originals on the scanner.
Caution: Do not place anything on top of your scanner or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid
damaging it.
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
Placing Originals While Using the Scanner Stand
Placing Thick Documents
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
You can place originals directly on the scanner glass.
Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the scanner glass and do not press on the glass with too much
force, or it may damage the scanner. Do not leave photos on the scanner glass for an extended period,
or they may stick to the glass.
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1.Open the scanner cover.
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2.Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top edge facing as shown. Slide the
original to the edges of the indicated corner.
Note: You can place multiple originals on the scanner glass. Make sure they are at least 0.8 inch
(20 mm) away from each other.
Note: The edges of your original may be cropped by 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) from the left side and top
edges. If you are scanning in Full Auto mode or using thumbnail preview in another mode in Epson
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Scan, the edges of your original may be cropped by about 0.24 inch (6 mm) from the top and side
edges. Manually position your original away from the edges to prevent cropping.
3.Close the scanner cover gently to keep your original in place.
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Scanner
Related tasks
Scanning in Full Auto Mode
Placing Originals While Using the Scanner Stand
You can place originals directly on the scanner glass while the scanner stand is extended.
Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the scanner glass and do not press on the glass with too much
force, or it may damage the scanner. Do not leave photos on the scanner glass for an extended period,
or they may stick to the glass.
Note: You cannot place large or thick documents when the scanner is in a standing position.
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1.Open the scanner cover.
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2.Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top edge facing as shown. Slide the
original to the edges of the indicated corner.
Note: The edges of your original may be cropped by 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) from the left side and top
edges. If you are scanning in Full Auto mode or using thumbnail preview in another mode in Epson
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Scan, the edges of your original may be cropped by about 0.24 inch (6 mm) from the top and side
edges.
3.Close the scanner cover gently and hold it to keep your original in place.
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Scanner
Related tasks
Using the Scanner Stand
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Scanning in Full Auto Mode
Placing Thick Documents
If you are scanning a book or other thick document, you can remove the scanner cover.
1.Hold the scanner cover near the hinges and pull straight up, keeping the cover horizontal.
2.Place your document facedown on the scanner glass.
Note: Press down on your document gently to flatten it and hold the document down as you scan.
3.When you are finished scanning, replace the scanner cover in the reverse order that you removed it.
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Scanner
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Scanning
You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files.
Starting a Scan
Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Scanning Special Projects
Starting a Scan
After placing your original documents or photos on your product for scanning, start scanning using one of
these methods.
Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon
Scanning with Document Capture Pro and Document Capture
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program
Parent topic: Scanning
Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button
You can scan using a button on your scanner. This automatically starts a default scanning program, but
you can reassign the buttons to different programs.
Your product automatically selects suitable default scan settings, but you can view or change them as
necessary.
1.Make sure you installed the scanner software and connected the scanner to your computer or
network.
2.Place the original on your scanner.
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3.Press one of the following buttons on your scanner:
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ThePDF button starts the Scan to PDF utility so you can scan multiple originals directly to a
PDF file
2Thesend button starts Easy Photo Scan so you can scan your original and send it by
email or upload it to a cloud destination.
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Thecopy button starts the Copy Utility so you can scan your original and print it on a printer
connected to your computer
4Thestart button starts Epson Scan so you can select your scan mode, settings, and
scanned file destination on your computer
The designated scan program starts.
Changing Default Scan Button Settings
Parent topic: Starting a Scan
Related tasks
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
Placing Originals While Using the Scanner Stand
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Scanning to a PDF File Using a Scanner Button
Using the Scanner as a Copier - Copy Utility
Related topics
Scanning to Online Destinations Using Easy Photo Scan
Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Changing Default Scan Button Settings
You can view or change the default program and actions performed by each scanner button. You do this
using the Event Manager program.
1.Do one of the following to open Event Manager:
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Event Manager.
• Windows (other versions): Clickor Start > All Programs or Programs > Epson Software >
Event Manager.
• OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click Event Manager.
You see a window like this:
2.Change the program and action performed by each button as necessary.
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3.Click Close to close the Event Manager window.
Parent topic: Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon
You can start the Epson Scan program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a
file.
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan under EPSON or EPSON
Software.
• Windows (other versions): Clickor Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON
or EPSON Software and click EPSON Scan.
• OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and double-click the EPSON
Scan icon.
Note: With OS X, in addition to scanning with Image Capture, you can download and install Epson
Scan scanning software. Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction
features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for TWAIN-compliant OCR
scanning software. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site (U.S. downloads or
Canadian downloads).
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You see an Epson Scan window like this:
Parent topic: Starting a Scan
Scanning with Document Capture Pro and Document Capture
When you scan with Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X), 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.
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Note: The settings may vary, depending on the software version you are using. See the Help information
in Document Capture or Document Capture Pro for details.
1.Do one of the following to start Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X):
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro.
• Windows (other versions): Clickor Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select
EPSON Software, then select Document Capture Pro.
• OS X: Open the Applications folder, select the Epson Software folder, and select Document
Capture.
You see a window like this:
2.Click theScan icon.
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You see a window like this:
Note: If you want to use a scan job that you created instead, select it from the Job list in the
Document Capture Pro or Document Capture window, click theStart Job button, and skip the
rest of these steps.
Note: If you selected Use EPSON Scan in the Scan menu under Scan Settings Screen, the Epson
Scan main window opens instead of the Scan screen.
3.Select any displayed scan settings you want to use.
Note: See the Help information in Document Capture Pro or Document Capture for details.
4.If you want to select detailed scan settings, do one of the following:
• Windows: Close the Scan window. Open the Scan menu at the top of the screen, select Scan
Settings Screen, and choose Use EPSON Scan. Click theScan icon. Choose the Epson
Scan mode and select any displayed scan settings you want to use.
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