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Contents DS-1630 User's Guide ...7 Scanner Basics...8 Scanner Parts Locations ...8 Scanner Parts...8 Scanner Buttons and Lights...10 Epson Scanner Accessories...11 Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings 11 Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass 20 Using the Network Interface Unit ...25 Network Interface Unit Control Panel 25 Connecting the Network Interface Unit 26 Setting Up Network Scanning ...26 Scanning to Network Computers from the Network Interface Unit - Main Settings Tab 44 Additional Scanning Settings - Windows 29 Scanning ...30 Starting a Scan...30 Starting a Scan...
Contents DS-1630 User's Guide ...7 Scanner Basics...8 Scanner Parts Locations ...8 Scanner Parts...8 Scanner Buttons and Lights...10 Epson Scanner Accessories...11 Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings 11 Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass 20 Using the Network Interface Unit ...25 Network Interface Unit Control Panel 25 Connecting the Network Interface Unit 26 Setting Up Network Scanning ...26 Scanning to Network Computers from the Network Interface Unit - Main Settings Tab 44 Additional Scanning Settings - Windows 29 Scanning ...30 Starting a Scan...30 Starting a Scan...
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... Image Appears in Scanned Image 76 Characters are Blurry 77 4 Windows 56 Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner 59 Cleaning Your Scanner ...59 Cleaning the ADF ...59 Transporting Your Scanner ...65 Solving Problems ...66 Scanner Light Status ...66 Solving Scanning Problems ...67 Scanner Does Not Turn On or Turns Off Unexpectedly 67 Start Button Does Not Work as an Office Format File - Windows 49 Scanning Using OCR - Scanning Special Projects...47 Scanning Multi-Page Originals as Separate Files - Windows 47 Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR...
... Image Appears in Scanned Image 76 Characters are Blurry 77 4 Windows 56 Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner 59 Cleaning Your Scanner ...59 Cleaning the ADF ...59 Transporting Your Scanner ...65 Solving Problems ...66 Scanner Light Status ...66 Solving Scanning Problems ...67 Scanner Does Not Turn On or Turns Off Unexpectedly 67 Start Button Does Not Work as an Office Format File - Windows 49 Scanning Using OCR - Scanning Special Projects...47 Scanning Multi-Page Originals as Separate Files - Windows 47 Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR...
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...start button (starts scanning when networking is enabled) Parent topic: Using the Network Interface Unit 25 Windows Network Interface Unit Control Panel 1 power button (turns the unit on and off) 2 LCD screen (displays status, operations, and error messages) 3 settings button (selects product settings, network settings, and maintenance options) 4 Reset button (returns the LCD to the default screen) 5 Stop button (cancels scanning) 6 OK button and arrows (use the optional Epson Network Interface Unit to Network Computers from the Network Interface Unit - Network Interface Unit...
...start button (starts scanning when networking is enabled) Parent topic: Using the Network Interface Unit 25 Windows Network Interface Unit Control Panel 1 power button (turns the unit on and off) 2 LCD screen (displays status, operations, and error messages) 3 settings button (selects product settings, network settings, and maintenance options) 4 Reset button (returns the LCD to the default screen) 5 Stop button (cancels scanning) 6 OK button and arrows (use the optional Epson Network Interface Unit to Network Computers from the Network Interface Unit - Network Interface Unit...
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... original documents or photos on your scanner. 3. Press the start scanning using one of these methods. Note: You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files. Scanning You can view or change the scan settings using Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X). 30 This automatically starts Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) and the scan job you have assigned to the scanner. 1. Note: Make sure Epson Scan 2 and Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) are installed on the computer connected to the button.
... original documents or photos on your scanner. 3. Press the start scanning using one of these methods. Note: You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files. Scanning You can view or change the scan settings using Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X). 30 This automatically starts Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) and the scan job you have assigned to the scanner. 1. Note: Make sure Epson Scan 2 and Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) are installed on the computer connected to the button.
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... the Help information in the Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) program. 1. Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs Related topics Placing Originals on the Scanner Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs You can now use the new scan job when you want to assign a scan job to the start button on a computer connected to the product. 2. If you scan with Document Capture Pro or Document Capture. You can view or change the default scan settings when you scan using...
... the Help information in the Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) program. 1. Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs Related topics Placing Originals on the Scanner Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs You can now use the new scan job when you want to assign a scan job to the start button on a computer connected to the product. 2. If you scan with Document Capture Pro or Document Capture. You can view or change the default scan settings when you scan using...
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... a Scanner Button Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon You can start button. 6. • OS X: Select the job that you want to assign to the start the Epson Scan 2 program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file. • Windows 10: Click and select All apps > EPSON > Epson Scan 2. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Epson Scan 2. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2. • OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder...
... a Scanner Button Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon You can start button. 6. • OS X: Select the job that you want to assign to the start the Epson Scan 2 program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file. • Windows 10: Click and select All apps > EPSON > Epson Scan 2. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Epson Scan 2. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2. • OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder...
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..., and change the scanned file settings as necessary. See the Help information in the folder you specify. Note: The settings may vary, depending on your scanned file on the software version you are using. Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Scanning with Document Capture Pro and Document Capture When you scan with Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X), the program automatically saves your computer in Document Capture or Document Capture Pro for details. 1. Do one of the following to start Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document...
..., and change the scanned file settings as necessary. See the Help information in the folder you specify. Note: The settings may vary, depending on your scanned file on the software version you are using. Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Scanning with Document Capture Pro and Document Capture When you scan with Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X), the program automatically saves your computer in Document Capture or Document Capture Pro for details. 1. Do one of the following to start Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document...
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... Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) window. 6. Depending on the destination you cannot see a preview of the icons below, click the arrow next to the current captured images, click the Add Page button, select Acquire from Scanner, and repeat the previous steps. 7. Start Epson Scan 2. 40 You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary. 8. Parent topic: Scanning Related concepts Scan Resolution Guidelines Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Epson Scan 2 automatically scans your document and saves...
... Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) window. 6. Depending on the destination you cannot see a preview of the icons below, click the arrow next to the current captured images, click the Add Page button, select Acquire from Scanner, and repeat the previous steps. 7. Start Epson Scan 2. 40 You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary. 8. Parent topic: Scanning Related concepts Scan Resolution Guidelines Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Epson Scan 2 automatically scans your document and saves...
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... the Folder setting. Select the location in a job and save your product to save all of the text (may take longer to modify the file name settings. 14. Click Scan. Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab Image Format Options Parent topic: Scanning Related concepts Scan Resolution Guidelines Additional Scanning Settings - Stitch Images When scanning double-sided originals, lets you want to automatically rotate the image based on the Epson Scan 2 Main Settings tab. After Scanning Option When scanning multi-page...
... the Folder setting. Select the location in a job and save your product to save all of the text (may take longer to modify the file name settings. 14. Click Scan. Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab Image Format Options Parent topic: Scanning Related concepts Scan Resolution Guidelines Additional Scanning Settings - Stitch Images When scanning double-sided originals, lets you want to automatically rotate the image based on the Epson Scan 2 Main Settings tab. After Scanning Option When scanning multi-page...
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... print on paper Select a Resolution setting based on how you plan to use Document Capture Pro (Windows) to retain a high image quality. Parent topic: Scanning Scanning Special Projects Your product's scanning software offers various options to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service Saving a Scan as separate scanned files. Scanning Multi-Page Originals as Separate Files - Windows Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) Scanning to help you want the new scanned files to 600 dpi. You indicate where you quickly complete special scan...
... print on paper Select a Resolution setting based on how you plan to use Document Capture Pro (Windows) to retain a high image quality. Parent topic: Scanning Scanning Special Projects Your product's scanning software offers various options to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service Saving a Scan as separate scanned files. Scanning Multi-Page Originals as Separate Files - Windows Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) Scanning to help you want the new scanned files to 600 dpi. You indicate where you quickly complete special scan...
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... scan a document and convert the text into separate files and folders as a Searchable PDF Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects Scanning Using OCR - To scan and use the ABBYY FineReader OCR program to convert scanned documents to the icons.) 7. Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects Related topics Placing Originals on the Scanner Convert Scanned Documents to install an OCR program, such as ABBYY FineReader. Load your settings and click OK or Send. Click File Name & Separation Settings. 8. Windows Scanning Using OCR...
... scan a document and convert the text into separate files and folders as a Searchable PDF Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects Scanning Using OCR - To scan and use the ABBYY FineReader OCR program to convert scanned documents to the icons.) 7. Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects Related topics Placing Originals on the Scanner Convert Scanned Documents to install an OCR program, such as ABBYY FineReader. Load your settings and click OK or Send. Click File Name & Separation Settings. 8. Windows Scanning Using OCR...
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...start Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X): • Windows 10: Click and select All Apps > EPSON Software > Document Capture Pro. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to a SharePoint server or a cloud service. 1. Select any displayed scan settings you want to use Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) to upload scanned images to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON Software > Document Capture Pro. • OS X: Open the Applications folder, open...
...start Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X): • Windows 10: Click and select All Apps > EPSON Software > Document Capture Pro. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to a SharePoint server or a cloud service. 1. Select any displayed scan settings you want to use Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) to upload scanned images to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON Software > Document Capture Pro. • OS X: Open the Applications folder, open...
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... Document Capture window. 5. Click Scan. If you need to click the arrow next to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON Software > Document Capture Pro. 56 Enter any save settings, then click OK or Send, depending on your scans in the scanner. 2. You see all of the following to start Document Capture Pro: • Windows 10: Click and select All Apps > Epson Software > Document Capture Pro...
... Document Capture window. 5. Click Scan. If you need to click the arrow next to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON Software > Document Capture Pro. 56 Enter any save settings, then click OK or Send, depending on your scans in the scanner. 2. You see all of the following to start Document Capture Pro: • Windows 10: Click and select All Apps > Epson Software > Document Capture Pro...
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... press the surface of the scanner glass. Unplug the AC power cord. 3. Do not open the product case. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner Cleaning the ADF Clean the ADF if you experience paper feed or scanned image quality problems, or you may damage it. Wipe off the scanner using the power button. 2. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to scratch or damage the scanner glass. Disconnect the USB cable. 4.
... press the surface of the scanner glass. Unplug the AC power cord. 3. Do not open the product case. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner Cleaning the ADF Clean the ADF if you experience paper feed or scanned image quality problems, or you may damage it. Wipe off the scanner using the power button. 2. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to scratch or damage the scanner glass. Disconnect the USB cable. 4.
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... cover to Get Help Scanner Light Status You can often diagnose problems with your originals again. Turn the product off Condition/solution A paper jam has occurred. error light is flashing slowly ! Scanner Light Status Solving Scanning Problems Solving Original Document Feeding Problems Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Uninstall Your Scanner Software Where to clear the error and load your scanner by checking its lights. 1 ! If the error continues, contact Epson for support. 66 Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using a USB...
... cover to Get Help Scanner Light Status You can often diagnose problems with your originals again. Turn the product off Condition/solution A paper jam has occurred. error light is flashing slowly ! Scanner Light Status Solving Scanning Problems Solving Original Document Feeding Problems Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Uninstall Your Scanner Software Where to clear the error and load your scanner by checking its lights. 1 ! If the error continues, contact Epson for support. 66 Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using a USB...
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... Scanning Problems Related tasks Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings Start Button Does Not Work as Expected Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 Scanning is Slow Parent topic: Solving Problems Scanner Does Not Turn On or Turns Off Unexpectedly If the scanner does not turn on or if it turns off unexpectedly, you have problems scanning with your computer. • Make sure Epson Scan 2 is installed correctly. • Make sure Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (Mac OS X) is securely connected...
... Scanning Problems Related tasks Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings Start Button Does Not Work as Expected Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 Scanning is Slow Parent topic: Solving Problems Scanner Does Not Turn On or Turns Off Unexpectedly If the scanner does not turn on or if it turns off unexpectedly, you have problems scanning with your computer. • Make sure Epson Scan 2 is installed correctly. • Make sure Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (Mac OS X) is securely connected...
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... your scanning program. • Make sure your computer is connected directly to your computer or through only one USB hub. 68 If so, wake your system and restart your scanning software. • Make sure the scanner is turned on and any interface cables are securely connected at both ends. • Make sure Epson Scan 2 is selected in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby. Related tasks Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs Scanning Software...
... your scanning program. • Make sure your computer is connected directly to your computer or through only one USB hub. 68 If so, wake your system and restart your scanning software. • Make sure the scanner is turned on and any interface cables are securely connected at both ends. • Make sure Epson Scan 2 is selected in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby. Related tasks Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs Scanning Software...
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... locations: • Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\(user name)\Local Settings\Temp • Windows (other security software, exclude the TWAIN.log files from overheating or becoming damaged. Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related concepts Uninstall Your Scanner Software Scanning is securely connected. • If you have multiple versions of Epson Scan 2 installed. resolution image, you do , uninstall all versions and install one version. • If you are using a TWAIN-compliant program, make sure the network cable is Slow If scanning...
... locations: • Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\(user name)\Local Settings\Temp • Windows (other security software, exclude the TWAIN.log files from overheating or becoming damaged. Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related concepts Uninstall Your Scanner Software Scanning is securely connected. • If you have multiple versions of Epson Scan 2 installed. resolution image, you do , uninstall all versions and install one version. • If you are using a TWAIN-compliant program, make sure the network cable is Slow If scanning...
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... install the Uninstaller utility. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Turn off the scanner. 2. Select Programs and Features. (In Classic view, select Programs and click Uninstall a program.) Select the scanner software program and click Uninstall/Change. • Windows XP: Open the Windows Control Panel utility. To download the Uninstaller utility, visit the Epson download site (U.S. Parent topic: Solving Problems Uninstalling Scanner Software - Double-click Add or Remove Programs. Select the scanner...
... install the Uninstaller utility. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Turn off the scanner. 2. Select Programs and Features. (In Classic view, select Programs and click Uninstall a program.) Select the scanner software program and click Uninstall/Change. • Windows XP: Open the Windows Control Panel utility. To download the Uninstaller utility, visit the Epson download site (U.S. Parent topic: Solving Problems Uninstalling Scanner Software - Double-click Add or Remove Programs. Select the scanner...
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.../support (Canada) for technical support services, use the following information ready: • Product name • Product serial number (located on a label on -screen instructions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or email Epson with your scanner software does not solve a problem, contact Epson. 5. Follow the on the product) • Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase • Computer configuration...
.../support (Canada) for technical support services, use the following information ready: • Product name • Product serial number (located on a label on -screen instructions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or email Epson with your scanner software does not solve a problem, contact Epson. 5. Follow the on the product) • Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase • Computer configuration...