Epson WorkForce Pro GT-S50 Color, WorkForce Pro GT-S80 Color User's Guide

User’s Guide

Overview of Your Scanner Features

These features help you create the best possible scans, no matter what shape your original is in.

Guide to the Scanner Parts

Check this section to identify the parts of your scanner.

Placing Originals in the Scanner

Follow the steps here to place your original documents or photos on the scanner.

Scanning Your Originals

Follow the step- by- step instructions here to scan your original documents or photos using any of the available scanning methods.

Scanning Special Projects

Follow the instructions here for specific scanning projects you may need to create.

Maintenance

Follow the guidelines here to maintain and transport your scanner.

Solving Problems

If you have a problem using your scanner or its software, check here for solutions.

Technical Specifications

Check here for technical details about your scanner and its accessories.

Safety Copyright and Trademarks

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Overview of Your Scanner Features

These features help you create the best possible scans, no matter what shape your original is in.

Scanning Documents With the Carrier Sheet

Text Enhancement

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Guide to the Scanner Parts

Check these sections to identify the parts of your scanner.

Scanner Parts

Control Panel

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Placing Originals in the Scanner

Follow the steps here to place your original documents or photos on the scanner.

Loading Documents

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Scanning Your Originals

Follow the step-by-step instructions here to scan your original documents or photos using any of the available scanning methods.

Starting a Scan Using the Control Panel

Starting a Scan Using Epson Scan

Scanning Documents Using Document Capture Pro (Windows only)

Scanning Documents Using Epson Scan

Selecting File Save Settings Using Epson Scan

Detailed Setting Instructions

Finishing the Scan

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Scanning Special Projects

Follow these instructions for specific scanning projects you may need to create.

Scanning Documents With the Carrier Sheet

Text Enhancement

Scanning to a PDF File

Using the Scanner as a Copier

Scanning Directly to an E-mail

Converting Scanned Documents into Editable Text

Scanning Business Cards

Setting Up the LCD Screen Menu List

Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service (Windows only)

Scanning Multi-Page Originals as Separate Files (Windows only)

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Maintenance

Follow the guidelines here to maintain and transport your scanner.

Cleaning the Scanner

Cleaning Inside the Scanner

Transporting the Scanner

Replacing the Roller Assembly Kit

Using the Security Slot

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Solving Problems

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem using your scanner or its software, check here for solutions.

Scanner Problems

Paper Feeding Problems

Scanning Problems

Scan Quality Problems

Updating Your Scanning Software (Mac OS X only)

Uninstalling Your Scanning Software

Where To Get Help

Epson Technical Support

Other Software Technical Support

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Technical Specifications

Check here for technical details about your scanner and its accessories.

System Requirements

Scanner Specifications

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Important Safety Instructions

Restrictions on Copying

In this document, warnings, cautions, and notes indicate the following:

Warnings

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes

contain important information and useful tips on the operation of this product.

Read all these instructions, and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the scanner.

Place the scanner close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily. Do not place or store the scanner 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 scanner and the AC adapter near an electrical outlet where the adapter can be easily unplugged.

Caution:

Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards.

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

Use only the AC adapter that comes with your scanner. Using any other adapter could cause fire, electrical shock, or injury. The AC adapter is designed for use with the scanner 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 product’s label. When connecting this product 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 scanner, 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, scanner, or scanner option by yourself except as specifically explained in the scanner’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.

Unplug the scanner 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 scanner or the AC adapter; the scanner or the AC adapter has been dropped or the case has been damaged; the scanner 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 scanner and the AC adapter before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

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

WARNING:

The cords included with this product contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (This notice is provided in accordance with Proposition 65 in Cal. Health & Safety Code § 25249.5 and following.)

Restrictions on Copying

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

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.

A note concerning responsible use of copyrighted materials

Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product. While some countries’ laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume. Contact your legal advisor for any questions regarding copyright law.

Restriction on disassembling and decompiling

You may not disassemble, decompile, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of any software included with this product.

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Copyright and Trademarks

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 contained herein.

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.

Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates shall not be liable against 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.

EPSON® is a registered trademark, and Epson Exceed Your Vision® is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

WorkForce® is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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

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

Presto! BizCard® is a registered trademark of NewSoft Technology Corp.

ABBYY® and ABBYY FineReader® names and logos are registered trademarks of ABBYY Software House.

EMC®, Captiva®, and ISIS® are registered trademarks of EMC Corporation.

Intel® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

EPSON Scan Software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

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Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that (i) the above copyright notices and this permission notice appear in all copies of the software and related documentation, and (ii) the names of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics may not be used in any advertising or publicity relating to the software without the specific, prior written permission of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SAM LEFFLER OR SILICON GRAPHICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.

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.

This information is subject to change without notice.

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Scanning Documents With the Carrier Sheet

The carrier sheet enables you to scan documents larger than letter- or A4-size, documents having irregular shape, documents with folds or wrinkles, and photos or valuable originals.

For instructions on using this feature, see Scanning Documents With the Carrier Sheet.

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Text Enhancement

When you scan documents, you can sharpen the text and increase accuracy by using the Text Enhancement feature in Epson Scan.

For instructions on using this feature, see Text Enhancement.

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Scanner Parts

User Replacable Parts

a. input tray extension b. input tray c. edge guides d. cover lever e. scanner cover f. output tray g. output tray extension

a. Power switch b. DC inlet c. USB interface connector d. security slot

User Replacable Parts

a. paper feed roller b. separation pad

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Control Panel

Lights Buttons LCD Screen

The scanner has one LCD screen, two indicator lights, and four buttons.

Lights

The status lights are on the right side of the LCD screen.

a. LCD screen b. Error light c. Power light

Power light (Green)

On Off

Flashing

Off On

Off Off

Buttons

Error light (Orange)

Flashing

Meaning

Ready to scan images.

Initializing or scanning.

Scanner cover is open.

An error has occurred. See The Lights Are Flashing for more information.

The scanner is off.

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The buttons are below the LCD screen.

Button Function

a. Down arrow

b. Up arrow

c. Start

d. Cancel

Scrolls forward through the LCD screen menu list.

Scrolls backward through the LCD screen menu list.

Starts scanning.

Cancels scanning.

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LCD Screen

You can select a preset scan job from the LCD screen menu list. Press the Up arrow and Down arrow buttons to scroll through the jobs. The job name is displayed on the first line and the settings for the selected job are displayed on the second line on LCD screen. For detailed information, see Setting Up the LCD Screen Menu List.

Note for Mac OS X users:

Only the job number is displayed on the LCD screen. To confirm the job settings, check the Button Settings tab in the Epson Event Manager main window. See Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs (Mac OS X) for instructions.

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Loading Documents

Document Specifications Loading Documents Directly Loading Documents With the Carrier Sheet Loading Cards

You can load your original documents into the input tray to scan multiple pages quickly.

Before loading documents into the input tray, see Document Specifications to make sure your original documents can be loaded.

Document Specifications

The table below lists the sizes of paper you can load into the input tray. You can load up to 75 sheets (a stack thickness of 0.3 inch/7.5 mm or less).

You can load sheets of various sizes as long as they are center aligned.

Paper size Measurements

Letter 8.5 × 11 inches (215.9 × 279.4 mm)

A4 8.3 × 11.7 inches (210 × 297 mm)

Legal 8.5 × 14 inches (215.9 × 355.6 mm)

B5 7.2 × 10.1 inches (182 × 257 mm)

A5 5.8 × 8.3 inches (148.5 × 210 mm)

A6 (Portrait) 4.1 × 5.8 inches (105 × 148.5 mm)

A8 (Portrait) 2.0 × 2.9 inches (52 × 74 mm)

Business card (Portrait) Up to 10 cards per stack

Up to 0.14 inch (3.8 mm) stack thickness

Plastic card (including embossed card) (Portrait)

1 card at a time Up to 0.05 inch (1.5 mm) thickness

* Results are not guaranteed when scanning plastic cards with shiny surfaces, such as ID cards.

Load only documents that meet the following specifications:

Size Width: 1.4 to 8.5 inches (53.5 to 216 mm)

Weight

Paper type High-quality paper, Bond paper, Check paper, Recycled paper

Documents with the following conditions cannot be loaded:

The ink is wet.

The document is ripped or wrinkled. The document has staples, paper clips, or other objects attached to it; these may damage the feeder mechanism.

The document has folds.

The document has cut-out areas.

The document is a multi-part form or bound.

Length: 2.9 to 36.0 inches (73.7 to 914.4 mm)

Auto Feeding: 0.1 to 0.3 lb/m2 (50 to 130 g/m2) Manual Feeding: 0.1 to 0.4 lb/m2 (45 to 200 g/m2)

The document has rear carbon coating.

* A document with one of these conditions can be loaded if you use the carrier sheet. See Loading Documents With the Carrier Sheet for detailed information.

See Loading Documents Directly for instructions on loading your documents.

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Loading Documents Directly

Caution:

Do not feed photographs or valuable originals into the scanner directly. Misfeeding may wrinkle or damage the original. If you scan these types of originals, use the carrier sheet.

Open and extend the input tray. Then, slide out and extend the output tray.

Slide the edge guides on the input tray all the way outward.

Load your documents into the input tray with the printed side facing down and the top edge facing into the feeder.

Slide the paper into the feeder until it meets resistance. Then slide the edge guides over to fit the edge of the paper.

To start scanning, see Starting a Scan Using Epson Scan for instructions.

Loading Documents With the Carrier Sheet

Note:

Remove the protective film on both sides of the carrier sheet. These may damage the feeder mechanism or cause the feeder to jam.

You can scan the following types of documents using the carrier sheet:

Documents larger than letter- or A4 -size. Documents having irregular shape. Documents with folds or wrinkles. Photos or other valuable originals.

Open the carrier sheet and place the document inside on the top-center of the carrier sheet.

If the document is larger than letter- or A4-size, neatly fold the document with the printed side facing outward.

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Load the carrier sheet into the input tray with the printed side facing down and the top edge facing into the feeder.

If you placed a folded document into the carrier sheet, load the carrier sheet into the input tray with the left side of the original document facing down and the top edge facing into the feeder.

Slide the carrier sheet into the feeder until it meets resistance. Then slide the edge guides over to fit the edges of the carrier sheet.

To start scanning, see Starting a Scan Using Epson Scan for instructions.

Note:

The carrier sheet should be replaced after every 500 scans* or if scratched or stained. (*Replacement timeline may vary depending on usage.)

Loading Cards

Note:

Results are not guaranteed when scanning plastic cards with shiny surfaces, such as ID cards.

Open and extend the input tray. Then, slide out and extend the output tray.

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Slide the edge guides on the input tray all the way outward.

Load the card into the input tray with the printed side facing down and the left edge facing into the feeder. Slide the card into the feeder until it meets resistance. Then slide the edge guides over to fit the edges of the card.

When you scan plastic cards (such as ID cards), you can load only one card at a time. When you scan cards or business cards, you can load up to 10 cards.

Caution:

Do not load business cards or plastic cards in landscape orientation.

To start scanning using the Epson Scan, see Starting a Scan Using Epson Scan for instructions.

To start scanning using Presto! BizCard, see Scanning Business Cards for instructions.

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Starting a Scan Using the Control Panel

a. LCD screen b. Down arrow button c. Up arrow button d. Start button e. Cancel button

You can start a scan by selecting one of the following default jobs from the LCD screen menu list and pressing the Start button. The scan completes according to the preassigned scan action. To assign a job to the LCD screen menu, see Setting Up the LCD Screen Menu

List for instructions. To change the scan actions of a preset job, or to create a customized job, see Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs (Windows) or Adding and Assigning Scan Jobs (Mac OS X) for instructions.

Scan to PDF (Gray) (Windows) lets you scan grayscale images. The scanner scans only one side of the documents and saves them as one PDF file on your computer.

Scan to PDF (B&W) (Windows) lets you scan black & white images. The scanner scans only one side of the documents and saves them as one PDF file on your computer.

Scan to PDF (Color) (Windows) lets you scan color images. The scanner scans only one side of the documents and saves them as one PDF file on your computer.

Scan to PDF (Auto) (Windows) lets the scanner detect the image type. The scanner scans both sides of the documents and saves them as one PDF file on your computer.

B&W PDF-Simplex (Mac OS X) lets you scan black & white images. The scanner scans only one side of the documents and saves them as one PDF file on your computer.

Color PDF-Simplex (Mac OS X) lets you scan color images. The scanner scans only one side of the documents and saves them as one PDF file on your computer.

B&W PDF-Duplex (Mac OS X) lets you scan black & white images. The scanner scans both sides of the documents and saves them as one PDF file on your computer.

Color Jpeg to E-mail (Mac OS X) lets you scan a color image and attach the scanned image file to an e-mail message. See

Scanning Directly to an E-mail for instructions.

Note for Mac OS X users:

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Starting a Scan Using Epson Scan

Using the Epson Scan Icon Using Another Scanning Program

Note for Windows users:

You can also scan using Document Capture Pro. See Scanning Documents Using Document Capture Pro (Windows only) for instructions.

Using the Epson Scan Icon

You can start Epson Scan by double-clicking the EPSON Scan icon.

Windows 8.x: Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop or navigate to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan.

Windows (other versions):

Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on the desktop or click the start button icon or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan.

Mac OS X:

Select Applications > Epson Software and double-click the EPSON Scan icon.

The Epson Scan window opens. See Scanning Documents Using Epson Scan for instructions on scanning with Epson Scan.

Using Another Scanning Program

You can use any TWAIN-compliant scanning program to scan with your scanner. You open the program, select Epson Scan and scan. When you are finished scanning, the scanned image opens in your scanning program so you can modify, print, and save it.

Start a TWAIN-compliant scanning program. Double-click the program icon on the desktop, if it is available, or do one of the following:

Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select the program icon.

Windows (other versions):

Click the start button icon or Start > All Programs or Programs > program folder > program icon.

Mac OS X: Open the Applications in your hard drive, select the program folder if necessary, and double-click the program icon.

Do one of the following:

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ABBYY Fine Reader:

See Converting Scanned Documents into Editable Text for instructions.

Presto! BizCard:

See Scanning Business Cards for instructions.

Other programs:

In some programs, you must select the scanner as the “source” first. If you see a Select Source option, select it and select your scanner there first.

Note for Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP users:

Do not select a WIA option for your scanner from the Import or Acquire list; you will not be able to use all the features of your scanner.

The Epson Scan window automatically opens. See Scanning Documents Using Epson Scan for instructions on scanning with Epson Scan.

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Scanning Documents Using Document Capture Pro (Windows only)

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.

Follow the steps below to scan using Document Capture Pro.

Load your documents (up to 75 pages) into the input tray with the printed side facing down and the top edge facing into the feeder. See Loading Documents for instructions.

Do one of the following to start Document Capture Pro:

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

Windows (other versions): Click the start button icon or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Software > Document Capture Pro.

Note:

If you do not already have Document Capture Pro, you can obtain it online. To download Document Capture Pro, visit Epson's driver download site at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada).

You see a window like this:

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 Pro window,

click the Start Job button, and skip the rest of these steps.

Select any displayed scan settings you want to use.

Note:

See the Help information in Document Capture Pro for details.

If you want to select detailed scan settings, click Detailed Settings. Select any scan settings you want to use and click OK.

Note:

When you select this option, Epson Scan starts. See Scanning Documents Using Epson Scan for details on selecting settings in the Epson Scan window.

Click Scan. You see a preview of your scan in the Document Capture Pro window.

Check the scanned images and edit them as necessary.

Click one of the Destination icons to choose where to save your scanned file.

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