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Installing the Automatic Document Feeder
Whenever you want to use the ADF, you need to remove the scanner cover and replace it 
with the ADF.
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Warning:
The ADF is heavy so you may need to have someone help you lift it.
Note:
The ADF is large, so you should clear sufficient space around the scanner.
1. Make sure the scanner is turned off, then unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the scanner cover. See “Placing Large or Thick Documents” on...

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5. Insert the installation screws that come with the ADF into the holes in the back of the 
scanner and secure them using the included screwdriver.
6. Align the installation screws with the holes in the ADF. Slide the holes over the 
installation screws.
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Warning:
The ADF is heavy. Ask for assistance when lifting it. 

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7. Secure the knobs to the ends of the installation screws using the included screwdriver.
8. Connect the ADF cable to the scanner’s ADF connector.
9. Close the ADF.
10. Connect the power cord to the scanner and then turn on the scanner.
To load documents into the ADF, see “Loading Documents in the Automatic Document 
Feeder” on page 103.
Loading Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder
Document Specifications
The table below lists...

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Load only documents that meet the following specifications.
Make sure your documents meet the following conditions before loading them into the 
ADF.
❏The ink is dry.
❏The document has no holes and is not ripped or wrinkled.
❏The document has no staples, paper clips, or other objects attached to it; these may 
damage the feeder mechanism.
❏The document has no folds within 5 mm (0.2 inches) from the edges.
❏The document has no cut-out...

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Loading Documents in the ADF
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Caution:
❏Do not feed photographs or valuable original artwork into the ADF. Misfeeding may 
wrinkle or damage the original. Scan these documents on the document table instead.
❏Remove any documents from the document table and make sure there is no dust on the 
glass before loading documents in the ADF.
❏If you need to scan documents or photos from the document table glass while the ADF is 
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Note:
Do not load different size sheets.
To scan your documents using the ADF, see “Scanning Using the Automatic Document 
Feeder” on page 108.
Placing Documents on the Document Table With the ADF Installed
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Caution:
Do not place heavy objects on the document table glass and do not press the glass with too 
much force.
1. Open the ADF. 

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2. Place your document or photo face-down on the document table. Make sure the upper 
left corner of the document or photo is against the corner of the scanner, next to the 
arrow mark.
3. Close the ADF.
Note:
Opening the ADF while scanning is in progress will result in an option error and may result in a 
paper feeding error.
To scan your documents using the document table when the ADF is installed, see one of 
these sections. 

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Office Mode: “Scanning in Office Mode” on page 23
Home Mode: “Scanning in Home Mode” on page 25
Professional Mode: “Scanning in Professional Mode” on page 27
Scanning Using the Automatic Document Feeder
See one of these sections for instructions on scanning using the ADF.
Office Mode: “Scanning in Office Mode Using the ADF” on page 108
Professional Mode: “Scanning in Professional Mode Using the ADF” on page 110
Note:
Home Mode is not...

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5. Select one of these settings as the Document Source setting.
❏ADF - Single-sided: Select this setting when you use the ADF to load your 
documents and scan only one side of your document pages. 
❏ADF - Double-sided: Select this setting when you use the ADF to load your 
documents and scan both sides of your document pages.
❏Auto Detect: This setting automatically detects where your document is placed.
6. Select the size of your...

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Scanning in Professional Mode Using the ADF
1. Load your documents in the ADF. See “Loading Documents in the Automatic Document 
Feeder” on page 103 for instructions.
2. Start Epson Scan. See “Starting Epson Scan” on page 20 for instructions.
3. Select Professional Mode in the Mode list. See “Changing the Scan Mode” on page 22 
for instructions.
4. Click the arrow to open the Document Type list and select Reflective.
5. Select one of...