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❏If you plan to preview images using the Thumbnail method, while scanning multiple 
photographs, position each photograph at least 20 mm apart from its adjacent photographs.
❏Always keep the document table clean.
3. Close the document cover gently so that the original does not move.
Note:
❏Do not leave photographs on the document table for an extended period of time as they may 
stick to the glass.
❏Make sure the document is flat against the glass surface, otherwise the image will appear 
fuzzy and out of focus. Also be sure to close the document cover to prevent interference 
from external light.
For the detailed scanning procedure, see Selecting Epson Scan Settings on page 139.
Auto Document Feeder
The Auto Document Feeder can automatically load up to 50 sheets. You can use the 
following documents with the Auto Document Feeder.
* Can not be used for fax transmission.Paper Type Paper Size Capacity
Plain paper, 
EPSON Color 
Laser Paper, 
EPSON ink jet 
paper, 
Recycled 
paper
Weight: 50 to 
124 g/m²B5*, A4, Letter, 
Legal Up to 50 sheets (a 
stack 8 mm thick)
 
						

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Caution:
To scan an original correctly, set the transportation lock on the left side of the document table 
in the   unlocked position. 
* Transportation lock
Note:
When scanning an original using the Auto Document Feeder, scanning quality may be lower than 
when scanning an original on the document table.
Follow the steps below to load documents in the Auto Document Feeder.
1. Slide the edge guides all the way outward.
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2. Insert a stack of documents face-up in the Auto Document Feeder until it meets 
resistance, and then move the edge guides so they are flush with the edges of your 
documents.
Note:
❏Make sure the ADF cover is closed firmly. If the ADF cover is open, the document table is 
preemptively scanned and a blank copy is output even if an original is set on the Auto 
Document Feeder. 
❏If you load multiple pages in the Auto document Feeder, the pages will be fed from the top and 
then ejected face-down.
Starting a Scan With Epson Scan
If you want to scan an image and save it directly to a file, you can start Epson Scan as a 
“standalone” program.
1. Place your document or photo on the scanner. See Setting Your Originals on page 
129 for instructions. 
2. Do one of the following to start Epson Scan.
Windows:
Double-click the EPSON Scan icon on your desktop.
Or select Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan.
Mac OS X:
Open the Applications folder and double-click the EPSON Scan icon.
The Epson Scan window appears. 
 
						

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3. EPSON Scan starts in Office Mode the first time you open it. If necessary, click the 
arrow in the Mode box at the top right of the EPSON Scan window and select Office 
Mode.
You see the Office Mode window:
For instructions on using Office Mode, see Selecting Basic Settings on page 142.
If the Mode setting in the upper right corner of the window is set to Home or 
Professional Mode, you see a different EPSON Scan settings window. For 
instructions on using Home or Professional Mode, see Selecting Basic Settings on 
page 142.
Note:
If you want to change the scanning mode, see Changing the Scan Mode on page 142.
 
						

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Starting a Scan With the Epson Creativity Suite
When you scan with the Epson Creativity Suite, you first scan and save the image file using 
Epson File Manager. Then you use the other project options in the Epson File Manager 
window to print, attach, or import your image files.
1. Place your document or photo on the scanner. See Setting Your Originals on page 
129. 
2. Do one of the following to start Epson File Manager:
Windows:
Double-click the EPSON File Manager icon on your desktop.
Or, select Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Creativity Suite > EPSON 
File Manager.
Mac OS X:
Double-click the EPSON File Manager for X icon on your desktop.
Or, open the Applications > EPSON > Creativity Suite > File Manager folders and 
double-click the EPSON File Manager for X icon.
You see a window asking if you want to see program instructions.
3. If you want to view the program instructions, click Next and follow the on-screen 
instructions.
Note:
To turn off display of the program instruction window, click the Do Not Show Next Time check 
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You see the Epson File Manager window.
4. Click the scanner icon in Load Photos in the upper left corner. You see an Epson Scan 
window.
5. EPSON Scan starts in Office Mode the first time you open it. If necessary, click the 
arrow in the Mode box at the top right of the EPSON Scan window and select Office 
Mode.
 
						

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You see the Office Mode window:
For instructions on using Office Mode, see Selecting Basic Settings on page 142.
If the Mode setting in the upper right corner of the window is set to Home or 
Professional Mode, you see a different EPSON Scan settings window. For 
instructions on using Home or Professional Mode, see Selecting Basic Settings on 
page 142.
Note:
If you want to change the scanning mode, see Changing the Scan Mode on page 142. 
6. Your image is displayed as a thumbnail in the Epson File Manager window. See 
Finishing the Scan on page 158 for details.
Note:
For more information about Epson File Manager, open the Help menu and select EPSON File 
Manager User’s Guide.
 
						

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Starting a Scan With Another Scanning Program
You can use any TWAIN-compliant scanning program, such as Adobe Photoshop 
Elements or ArcSoft PhotoImpression, to scan with your scanner. You open the program, 
select Epson Scan as your scanning program, and scan. When you are finished, the 
scanned image opens in your scanning program so you can modify, print, and save it.
1. Place your document or photo on the scanner. See Setting Your Originals on page 
129 for instructions.
2. Start your scanning program.
Double-click the program icon from your desktop, if it is available, or do one of the 
following:
Windows:
Select Start > All Programs or Programs >program folder > program icon.
Mac OS X:
Open the Applications folder, select the program folder, and click the program icon.
3. Do one of the following: 
Photoshop Elements and other programs:
Open the File menu and select Import or Acquire.
PhotoImpression:
Open the File menu and select Get Photo, then select Camera/Scanner.
4. Select your scanner.
In some programs, you must select the scanner as the “source” first. If you see a Select 
Source option, choose it and select your scanner there first.
Note for Windows XP users:
Do not choose a WIA option for your scanner from the Import or Acquire list; your scanner will 
not work correctly.
Epson Scan starts automatically. For instructions on using it, see Selecting Epson 
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Selecting Epson Scan Settings
Overview of the Epson Scan Modes 
Epson Scan lets you control all aspects of scanning and includes three modes:
❏Office Mode lets you quickly select settings for scanning text documents and check 
their effects with a preview image. EPSON Scan opens in this mode the first time you 
use it.
See Changing the Scan Mode on page 142 for instructions on switching to Office 
Mode.
See Selecting Basic Settings on page 142 for scanning steps.
❏Home Mode lets you customize some scanning settings and check their effects with a 
preview image.
Home Mode is best when you want to preview images of photos before scanning them. 
You can size the image as you scan, adjust the scan area, and adjust many image 
settings, including color restoration, dust removal, and backlight correction.
See Changing the Scan Mode on page 142 for instructions on switching to Home 
Mode.
See Selecting Basic Settings on page 142 for scanning steps.
❏Professional Mode gives you total control of your scanning settings and lets you check 
their effects with a preview image.
Professional Mode is best when you want to preview your image and make extensive, 
detailed corrections to it before scanning. You can sharpen, color correct, and enhance 
your image with a full array of tools, including color restoration, dust removal, and 
backlight correction.
See Changing the Scan Mode on page 142 for instructions on switching to 
Professional Mode.
See Selecting Basic Settings on page 142 for scanning steps.
Selecting File Save Settings
When you see the File Save Settings window, you need to select the location, name, and 
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1. Click the   File Save Settings button to the right of the Scan button.
2. In the File Save Settings window, specify the file folder in which you want to save your 
scanned image. Click the My Documents or My Pictures radio button (Windows), or 
the Documents or Pictures radio button (Mac OS X).
If you want to select another folder, click Other radio button, then click Browse 
(Windows) or Choose (Mac OS X) button and select the folder. If you want to save your 
image on the desktop, simply click Other.
3. Specify a file name prefix with an alphanumeric character string. A 3-digit number is 
automatically added to the file name, but you can change the Start Number if you like. 
If you are scanning multiple images at once, each image will receive a different 3-digit 
number.
Note:
❏With Windows, the following characters cannot be used in the prefix. 
\, /, :, ., *, ?, , , | 
❏With Mac OS X, you cannot use a colon (:) in the prefix.
4. Select a file format as described in the following table. Depending on the format, the 
Options button may be available for selecting detailed settings.
Format (File 
Extension)Explanation
BITMAP 
(*.BMP)
(Windows 
only)A standard image file format for Windows. Most Windows programs, 
including word processing programs, can read and prepare images in this 
format.