Welcome to the DS-520 User's Guide.
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Scanner Basics
See these sections to learn about the basic features of your scanner.
Scanner Parts Locations
User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts
Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings
Scanner Parts Locations
See these sections to identify the parts on your scanner.
Scanner Parts
Scanner Buttons and Lights
Page Separation Lever
Parent topic: Scanner Basics
Scanner Parts
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1Scanner cover
2Page separation lever
3Edge guides
4Input tray extension
5Input tray
6Cover open lever
7Output tray
8Output tray extension
1Kensington security slot
2USB port
3Power inlet
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1AC adapter
2Power cord
3USB cable
Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations
Scanner Buttons and Lights
Buttons
1
Thepower button
2
Thestop button
3Thestart button
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Lights
1The ! error light
2The Ready light
Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations
Related references
Scanner Light Status
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Page Separation Lever
You can scan plastic cards, folded documents, envelopes, orany document that requires an optional
carrier sheet by adjusting the position of the page separation lever.
Move the separation lever to this position only when scanning plastic cards, folded documents,
envelopes, or any document that requires an optional carrier sheet.
Leave the separation lever in this position when scanning standard single- or multiple-page
documents to prevent paper jams.
Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations
Related tasks
Loading Originals in the Input Tray
Loading Plastic Cards in the Input Tray
Loading Special Documents
User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts
You can purchase genuine Epson accessories at epson.com (U.S.sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales).
You can also purchase accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
You can use the Epson Scan Settings utility to change the time period before the scanner enters sleep
mode and turns off automatically.
1.Do one of the following to access the Epson Scan Settings utility:
• Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan Settings.
• Windows (other versions): Clickor Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select
Epson, then EPSON Scan, thenclick EPSON Scan Settings.
• OS X: Open the Applications folder, then open the Epson Software folder and double-click the
EPSON Scan Settings icon.
2.Click Energy Saving.
3.Enter the time period you want before the scanner goes to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting.
4.Enter the time period you want before the scanner turns off automatically as the Power Off Timer
setting.
5.Click OK.
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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.
Loading Originals in the Input Tray
Loading Plastic Cards in the Input Tray
Loading Special Documents
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 originalsusing an optional carrier sheet.
1.Open the input tray and pull up its extension.
2.Pull out the output tray and open its extension.
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3.Slide the input tray edge guides all the way out.
4.Check to make sure that the page separation lever is in the position shown here.
Note: To prevent paper jams, keep the lever in this position for most types of documents.
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5.If you are loading a multi-page document, fan your stack of originals and tap them gently ona flat
surface to even the edges.
6.Slide your originals into the input tray as shown until they meet resistance. Make sure the printed
side is face down and top edge first.
Note: If you are loading a paper business card, load it horizontally.
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7.Slide the edge guides against the edges of the original.
Original Document Loading Capacity
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Scanner
Original Document Loading Capacity
You can load original documents that meet these specifications in your scanner.
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Paper sizePaper weight* Paper typeLoading capacity*
Letter (8.5 × 11inches13 to 56 lb (50Plain paper13 lb (50 g/m²): 70 sheets
[216 × 279 mm])to 209 g/m²)
56 lb (209 g/m²): 15 sheets
Loading capacity may vary
depending on the paper type.
[148 × 210 mm])
A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches
[105 × 148 mm])
B5 (7.2 × 10.1 inches
[182 × 257 mm])
Business cardsUp to 56 lbPaper business15 cards loaded horizontally
(209 g/m²)cards
* Paper weights are approximate.
Note: You can load original documents of different sizes, up to this size:Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm]). However, do not load different-sized large or thick originals, or valuable original
documents or artwork.
Caution: Do not load the following types of originals in the scanner, or they may be damaged or may
damage the scanner:
• Thermal paper
• Coated paper
• Originals with uneven surfaces, such as embossed documents
• Photos
• Originals with wet ink
• Ripped, curled, or wrinkled originals
• Originals containing staples or paper clips
• Originals with holes, other than standard hole-punched originals
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• Originals that are bound
• Originals with carbon paper backing
• Non-paper originals, such as clear sheets
• Transparencies
• Glossy originals
• Carbonless originals
• Perforated originals
• Originals with labels or stickers
Parent topic: Loading Originals in the Input Tray
Loading Plastic Cards in the Input Tray
You can load plastic cards that meet the card specifications in the input tray.
1.Open the input tray and pull up its extension.
2.Pull out the output tray and open its extension.
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3.Slide the input tray edge guides all the way out.
4.Load one plastic card horizontally in the input tray as shown, sliding it in until it meets resistance.
Make sure the printed side is facedown and top edge first.
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Note: Do not load a plastic card vertically.
5.Slide the edge guides against the edges of the plastic card.
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6.Set the page separation lever to the position shown here.
Note: To prevent paper jams, make sure to set the separation lever back to its original position when
scanning standard single- or multi-page documents.
Plastic Card Loading Capacity
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Scanner
Related references
Page Separation Lever
Related topics
Scanning
Plastic Card Loading Capacity
You can load plastic cards that meet these specifications in your scanner.
TypePlastic cards, including embossed cards (ISO7810 compliant)
Size2.1 × 3.3inches (56 × 85.6 mm)
ThicknessUp to 0.05 inch (1.24 mm) thick, including any embossing
Loading capacity1 card at a time
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Loading directionHorizontal
Note: Plastic cards with glossy surfaces may not scan properly.
Parent topic: Loading Plastic Cards in the Input Tray
Loading Special Documents
You can load a single envelope or large, thick, or folded original in the input tray. Make sure theoriginal
meets the specifications for special originals before loading it.
Note: When scanning special documents, turn off the Detect Double Feed setting in Epson Scan.
Select Configuration toaccess the setting.
1.Open the input tray and pull up its extension.
2.Pull out the output tray and open its extension.
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3.Slide the input tray edge guides all the way out.
4.Do one of the following to load your original:
• Load a large or thick original or an envelope in the input tray as shown. Make sure the printed side
is facedown and top edge first.
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• For a folded original, fold and load the original as shown.
Caution: Do not load the document with the open side facing down.
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