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Contents ES-400/ES-500W User's Guide ...7 Scanner Basics...8 Scanner Parts Locations ...8 Scanner Parts...8 Scanner Buttons and Lights...11 User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts and Accessories 14 Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings 15 Loading Originals...17 Loading ...Card Specifications 32 Loading Special Originals...32 Special Original Specifications ...38 Wi-Fi Networking ...40 Manual Network Connection Setup ...40 Connecting to an Existing Wi-Fi Network 41 Manually Connecting to a Wi-Fi Router Using EpsonNet Config 42 Setting Up Network Scanning...43 Determining the Scanner's...
Contents ES-400/ES-500W User's Guide ...7 Scanner Basics...8 Scanner Parts Locations ...8 Scanner Parts...8 Scanner Buttons and Lights...11 User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts and Accessories 14 Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings 15 Loading Originals...17 Loading ...Card Specifications 32 Loading Special Originals...32 Special Original Specifications ...38 Wi-Fi Networking ...40 Manual Network Connection Setup ...40 Connecting to an Existing Wi-Fi Network 41 Manually Connecting to a Wi-Fi Router Using EpsonNet Config 42 Setting Up Network Scanning...43 Determining the Scanner's...
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... Special Documents 69 Image Format Options...70 Scan Resolution Guidelines ...70 Scanning with Document Capture Pro and Document Capture 61 Scanning in Epson Scan 2 ...63 Additional Scanning Settings - Windows 83 Scanning to Network Computers from the Network Interface Unit - Main Settings Tab ...67 Additional Scanning Settings - Windows 73 Scanning Multi-Page Originals as an Office Format File - Connecting the Network Interface Unit 51 Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service 85 Using the Optional Flatbed Scanner Dock 88 Flatbed Scanner...
... Special Documents 69 Image Format Options...70 Scan Resolution Guidelines ...70 Scanning with Document Capture Pro and Document Capture 61 Scanning in Epson Scan 2 ...63 Additional Scanning Settings - Windows 83 Scanning to Network Computers from the Network Interface Unit - Main Settings Tab ...67 Additional Scanning Settings - Windows 73 Scanning Multi-Page Originals as an Office Format File - Connecting the Network Interface Unit 51 Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service 85 Using the Optional Flatbed Scanner Dock 88 Flatbed Scanner...
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... On or Turns Off Unexpectedly 118 Scanner Button Does Not Work as Expected 118 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly 119 Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ...120 Original Feeds Incorrectly in Scanner 120 Original Jams in Scanner...121 Scanning is Slow ...123 Solving Network Scanning Problems ...124 Cannot Scan Over a Network ...124 Scanner Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point 125 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems 126 Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image 127 Scanned...
... On or Turns Off Unexpectedly 118 Scanner Button Does Not Work as Expected 118 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly 119 Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ...120 Original Feeds Incorrectly in Scanner 120 Original Jams in Scanner...121 Scanning is Slow ...123 Solving Network Scanning Problems ...124 Cannot Scan Over a Network ...124 Scanner Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point 125 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems 126 Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image 127 Scanned...
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ES-500W 1 power button 2 Wi-Fi connect button 3 Wi-Fi on/off button 4 double feed detection skip button 5 slow mode button 6 stop button 7 start button 8 NFC tag 12
ES-500W 1 power button 2 Wi-Fi connect button 3 Wi-Fi on/off button 4 double feed detection skip button 5 slow mode button 6 stop button 7 start button 8 NFC tag 12
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... a router or access point, do the following to manually connect to a network: 1. Manual Network Connection Setup Connecting to your scanner to the networked scanner. Connect your scanner (ES-500W). Set up network scanning to your scanner through the optional Epson Network Interface Unit (ES-400/ES-500W) or through a direct connection to an Existing Wi-Fi Network Direct Wi-Fi...
... a router or access point, do the following to manually connect to a network: 1. Manual Network Connection Setup Connecting to your scanner to the networked scanner. Connect your scanner (ES-500W). Set up network scanning to your scanner through the optional Epson Network Interface Unit (ES-400/ES-500W) or through a direct connection to an Existing Wi-Fi Network Direct Wi-Fi...
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Connecting to an Existing Wi-Fi Network You can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network. 1 Epson scanner 2 Wireless router or access point 3 Computer with your scanner to communicate with a wireless interface 4 Computer 5 Internet 6 Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point) Manually Connecting to a Wi-Fi Router Using EpsonNet Config Setting Up Network Scanning Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking 41 The wireless router or access point can set up your computer using a wireless router or access point.
Connecting to an Existing Wi-Fi Network You can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network. 1 Epson scanner 2 Wireless router or access point 3 Computer with your scanner to communicate with a wireless interface 4 Computer 5 Internet 6 Ethernet cable (used only for wired connection to the wireless router or access point) Manually Connecting to a Wi-Fi Router Using EpsonNet Config Setting Up Network Scanning Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking 41 The wireless router or access point can set up your computer using a wireless router or access point.
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...must have a computer with a wireless adapter to set up network scanning on your computer. 42 Turn on the scanner. Select your infrastructure connection: • Communication mode: Select Infrastructure. • SSID: Enter the SSID of the following to start EpsonNet Config: • Windows...EpsonNet Config to connect the scanner to the Apps screen and select EpsonNet Config. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EpsonNet > EpsonNet Config > EpsonNet Config. • OS X: Open the Applications folder, select Epson Software > EpsonNet...
...must have a computer with a wireless adapter to set up network scanning on your computer. 42 Turn on the scanner. Select your infrastructure connection: • Communication mode: Select Infrastructure. • SSID: Enter the SSID of the following to start EpsonNet Config: • Windows...EpsonNet Config to connect the scanner to the Apps screen and select EpsonNet Config. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EpsonNet > EpsonNet Config > EpsonNet Config. • OS X: Open the Applications folder, select Epson Software > EpsonNet...
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...for network scanning using the Epson Scan 2 Utility. Do one of the scanner or the optional Epson Network Interface Unit so you can set up network scanning to your scanner through the optional Epson Network Interface Unit (ES-400/ES-500W) or through a direct connection to your scanner and ...verify that both are working properly. Select Settings from the Scanner drop-down list. 43 Parent topic: Connecting to an Existing Wi-Fi Network Related ...
...for network scanning using the Epson Scan 2 Utility. Do one of the scanner or the optional Epson Network Interface Unit so you can set up network scanning to your scanner through the optional Epson Network Interface Unit (ES-400/ES-500W) or through a direct connection to your scanner and ...verify that both are working properly. Select Settings from the Scanner drop-down list. 43 Parent topic: Connecting to an Existing Wi-Fi Network Related ...
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... this: 4. You see the link below to scan. Determining the Scanner's IP Address 45 Click OK to check the connection. You see a confirmation message. 6. Click OK to save your Epson Network Interface Unit or scanner, and click Add. 5. Do one of the following: • Under Search for Network,... select the IP address of your Epson Network Interface Unit and click Add. • Select the Enter address setting, ...
... this: 4. You see the link below to scan. Determining the Scanner's IP Address 45 Click OK to check the connection. You see a confirmation message. 6. Click OK to save your Epson Network Interface Unit or scanner, and click Add. 5. Do one of the following: • Under Search for Network,... select the IP address of your Epson Network Interface Unit and click Add. • Select the Enter address setting, ...
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...or access point. Parent topic: Setting Up Network Scanning Direct Wi-Fi Mode Setup You can set up network scanning. 1. Parent topic: Connecting to an Existing Wi-Fi Network Related tasks Scanning to the Apps screen and select EpsonNet Config. • Windows (other versions): Click...Config > EpsonNet Config. • OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Software > EpsonNet > EpsonNet Config > EpsonNet Config. 2. If your network, you have multiple scanners on your product is not already connected to communicate directly with your scanner in the list and write down the IP ...
...or access point. Parent topic: Setting Up Network Scanning Direct Wi-Fi Mode Setup You can set up network scanning. 1. Parent topic: Connecting to an Existing Wi-Fi Network Related tasks Scanning to the Apps screen and select EpsonNet Config. • Windows (other versions): Click...Config > EpsonNet Config. • OS X: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Software > EpsonNet > EpsonNet Config > EpsonNet Config. 2. If your network, you have multiple scanners on your product is not already connected to communicate directly with your scanner in the list and write down the IP ...
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... to the scanner using a direct Wi-Fi (AP mode) connection, the scanner is connected to the same Wi-Fi network (SSID) as the network access point for up to 4 devices. 1 Epson scanner 2 Computer with a wireless interface 3 Other wireless device Enabling a Direct Wi-Fi (AP Mode) Connection Using WPS to Set Up a Direct Wi-Fi...
... to the scanner using a direct Wi-Fi (AP mode) connection, the scanner is connected to the same Wi-Fi network (SSID) as the network access point for up to 4 devices. 1 Epson scanner 2 Computer with a wireless interface 3 Other wireless device Enabling a Direct Wi-Fi (AP Mode) Connection Using WPS to Set Up a Direct Wi-Fi...
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... on/off button on /off and back on the back of the scanner. Press and hold the Wi-Fi connect button on the scanner for at least 3 seconds, then release it when the Wi-Fi on the scanner's...access point. Press the WPS button on . scanner, the smart device is automatically connected to other Wi-Fi networks, so you must reconnect to the scanner in the software for the device. Using... WPS to Connect to a Network Using WPS PIN Mode to Connect to an access point instead. Before you turn the scanner back on your computer or...
... on/off button on /off and back on the back of the scanner. Press and hold the Wi-Fi connect button on the scanner for at least 3 seconds, then release it when the Wi-Fi on the scanner's...access point. Press the WPS button on . scanner, the smart device is automatically connected to other Wi-Fi networks, so you must reconnect to the scanner in the software for the device. Using... WPS to Connect to a Network Using WPS PIN Mode to Connect to an access point instead. Before you turn the scanner back on your computer or...
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... flashes blue. 3. The Wi-Fi on /off and AP mode lights flash alternately while establishing the connection. Press the stop button to clear the error, restart the access point, and repeat these steps. Enter the... access point that supports PIN mode, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) PIN mode to connect your scanner to the network. 1. Press and hold the Wi-Fi on/off light on the scanner stays.... Note: If you cannot locate the WPS button, or there are no buttons on , the scanner is connected to the network. 49 Open the input tray. 2. Note: If the ! error light turns on the wireless...
... flashes blue. 3. The Wi-Fi on /off and AP mode lights flash alternately while establishing the connection. Press the stop button to clear the error, restart the access point, and repeat these steps. Enter the... access point that supports PIN mode, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) PIN mode to connect your scanner to the network. 1. Press and hold the Wi-Fi on/off light on the scanner stays.... Note: If you cannot locate the WPS button, or there are no buttons on , the scanner is connected to the network. 49 Open the input tray. 2. Note: If the ! error light turns on the wireless...
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...restart the access point, and repeat these sections to use the Epson DocumentScan app to Set Up a Direct Wi-Fi Connection Using the Network Interface Unit See these steps. Network Interface Unit Control Panel Connecting the Network Interface Unit Scanning to Network Computers from a network scanner...topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Related tasks Setting Up Network Scanning Epson DocumentScan App for iOS/Android You can find more information about Epson DocumentScan by searching for the app on , the connection failed. Windows Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking 50 error light turns on...
...restart the access point, and repeat these sections to use the Epson DocumentScan app to Set Up a Direct Wi-Fi Connection Using the Network Interface Unit See these steps. Network Interface Unit Control Panel Connecting the Network Interface Unit Scanning to Network Computers from a network scanner...topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Related tasks Setting Up Network Scanning Epson DocumentScan App for iOS/Android You can find more information about Epson DocumentScan by searching for the app on , the connection failed. Windows Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking 50 error light turns on...
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Parent topic: Using the Network Interface Unit Related tasks Setting Up Network Scanning 51 See the link below. After connecting the Network Interface Unit, you need to set up your scanner for instructions on and off) 2 LCD screen (displays status, operations, and error messages) 3 settings ... to highlight an option and the OK button to select it to your scanner. Network Interface Unit Control Panel 1 power button (turns the unit on connecting it ) 7 start button (starts scanning when networking is enabled) Parent topic: Using the Network Interface Unit...
Parent topic: Using the Network Interface Unit Related tasks Setting Up Network Scanning 51 See the link below. After connecting the Network Interface Unit, you need to set up your scanner for instructions on and off) 2 LCD screen (displays status, operations, and error messages) 3 settings ... to highlight an option and the OK button to select it to your scanner. Network Interface Unit Control Panel 1 power button (turns the unit on connecting it ) 7 start button (starts scanning when networking is enabled) Parent topic: Using the Network Interface Unit...
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...Disabling Wi-Fi Features You may need to disable your product's Wi-Fi features if you change your network connection type or need to solve a problem with your network connection (ES-500W). Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Restoring Default Network Settings If you can scan to Network Computers from... the Network Interface Unit - Windows You can restore all network settings to disable the Wi-Fi features. On the LCD screen of your network connection, you need to solve a problem with your product's SSID (network name) and password, and any network settings selected for at the prompt....
...Disabling Wi-Fi Features You may need to disable your product's Wi-Fi features if you change your network connection type or need to solve a problem with your network connection (ES-500W). Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Restoring Default Network Settings If you can scan to Network Computers from... the Network Interface Unit - Windows You can restore all network settings to disable the Wi-Fi features. On the LCD screen of your network connection, you need to solve a problem with your product's SSID (network name) and password, and any network settings selected for at the prompt....
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...Document Capture (OS X) do not support scanning from the start button on your scanner over a wireless network (ES-500W). Make sure the scanner is connected to the scanner. Launch Epson Scan 2 before scanning from the start button on your scanner. 1. Press the start button on the computer... connected to your scanner. The scanner starts the job that was assigned to the button. Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program Parent topic:...
...Document Capture (OS X) do not support scanning from the start button on your scanner over a wireless network (ES-500W). Make sure the scanner is connected to the scanner. Launch Epson Scan 2 before scanning from the start button on your scanner. 1. Press the start button on the computer... connected to your scanner. The scanner starts the job that was assigned to the button. Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program Parent topic:...
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...current scan job list. 3. Launch Epson Scan 2 before scanning from the start button on your scanner over a wireless network (ES-500W). Note: See the Help information in the Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) program. Note: If your scanner is connected to one computer via USB and...Document Capture for the new job, select settings as necessary, and click OK. If you want to assign a scan job to the wirelessly connected computer (ES-500W). You can now use the new scan job when you scan using Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X). Note:...
...current scan job list. 3. Launch Epson Scan 2 before scanning from the start button on your scanner over a wireless network (ES-500W). Note: See the Help information in the Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) program. Note: If your scanner is connected to one computer via USB and...Document Capture for the new job, select settings as necessary, and click OK. If you want to assign a scan job to the wirelessly connected computer (ES-500W). You can now use the new scan job when you scan using Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X). Note:...
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... You will scan the image at the same time. 1. Once connected, you can scan using this feature, your product using NFC (Near Field Communication) (ES-500W). Increase the resolution by Epson Scan 2. Note: If the scanner is already connected to the Wi-Fi network before using this network. For example,...topic: Scanning Scanning with a resolution of 200 dpi or less. If not, the scanner and your mobile device will be connected in your scan. Make sure Epson DocumentScan is 300 dpi (dots per inch) and you will double the image size later, change the Resolution setting to 600 ...
... You will scan the image at the same time. 1. Once connected, you can scan using this feature, your product using NFC (Near Field Communication) (ES-500W). Increase the resolution by Epson Scan 2. Note: If the scanner is already connected to the Wi-Fi network before using this network. For example,...topic: Scanning Scanning with a resolution of 200 dpi or less. If not, the scanner and your mobile device will be connected in your scan. Make sure Epson DocumentScan is 300 dpi (dots per inch) and you will double the image size later, change the Resolution setting to 600 ...
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... on your document. Follow the Epson DocumentScan on your mobile device's NFC antenna varies. The mobile device and product should reconnect automatically. Touch the NFC antenna of your device and the scanner and mobile device connect automatically. Epson DocumentScan opens on -screen instructions ...to scan your product. Parent topic: Scanning 72 Note: If you do not have Epson DocumentScan installed, the app store page for more details. Note...
... on your document. Follow the Epson DocumentScan on your mobile device's NFC antenna varies. The mobile device and product should reconnect automatically. Touch the NFC antenna of your device and the scanner and mobile device connect automatically. Epson DocumentScan opens on -screen instructions ...to scan your product. Parent topic: Scanning 72 Note: If you do not have Epson DocumentScan installed, the app store page for more details. Note...