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... OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. If this equipment will not occur in a particular installation. WARNING: The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning... materials for this device. When warranty service involves the exchange of Product: Image scanner Model: J361A Marketing Name: DS-40 Epson America, Inc. The replacement product or part may cause undesired operation. This warranty does not cover damage to the...
... OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. If this equipment will not occur in a particular installation. WARNING: The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning... materials for this device. When warranty service involves the exchange of Product: Image scanner Model: J361A Marketing Name: DS-40 Epson America, Inc. The replacement product or part may cause undesired operation. This warranty does not cover damage to the...
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Contents DS-40 User's Guide ...7 Scanner Basics...8 Scanner Parts Locations ...8 Scanner Parts...8 Scanner Buttons and Lights...11 Optional and User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts 13 Powering Your Scanner ...13 Installing Batteries ...13 Using the Optional AC Adapter...15 Changing the... Document Loading Capacity 20 Plastic Card Loading Capacity ...21 Wi-Fi Networking ...23 Connection Mode Switch...23 Manual Network Connection Setup ...24 Connecting to an Existing Wi-Fi Network 25 Manually Connecting to a Wi-Fi Router Using EpsonNet Config 26 Setting Up Network Scanning...27 Determining...
Contents DS-40 User's Guide ...7 Scanner Basics...8 Scanner Parts Locations ...8 Scanner Parts...8 Scanner Buttons and Lights...11 Optional and User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts 13 Powering Your Scanner ...13 Installing Batteries ...13 Using the Optional AC Adapter...15 Changing the... Document Loading Capacity 20 Plastic Card Loading Capacity ...21 Wi-Fi Networking ...23 Connection Mode Switch...23 Manual Network Connection Setup ...24 Connecting to an Existing Wi-Fi Network 25 Manually Connecting to a Wi-Fi Router Using EpsonNet Config 26 Setting Up Network Scanning...27 Determining...
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... Original Jams in Scanner...64 Scanning is Slow ...65 Solving Network Scanning Problems 66 Cannot Scan Over a Network ...66 Scanner Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point 67 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems 68 Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image 69... Using OCR - Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs 37 Scanning with Document Capture Pro and Document Capture 37 Scanning with Epson Scan...40 Available Image Adjustments ...42 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program 43 Scanning Special Projects...45 Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR ...
... Original Jams in Scanner...64 Scanning is Slow ...65 Solving Network Scanning Problems 66 Cannot Scan Over a Network ...66 Scanner Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point 67 Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems 68 Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image 69... Using OCR - Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs 37 Scanning with Document Capture Pro and Document Capture 37 Scanning with Epson Scan...40 Available Image Adjustments ...42 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program 43 Scanning Special Projects...45 Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR ...
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2 Input slot 3 Connection mode switch Back 1 USB interface connector 2 DC inlet 3 The Connect button 4 Output slot 9
2 Input slot 3 Connection mode switch Back 1 USB interface connector 2 DC inlet 3 The Connect button 4 Output slot 9
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... Parts Locations Powering Your Scanner See these sections to power your scanner. If you connect your scanner using a Wi-Fi connection, you can also purchase accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). Optional and User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts You can use 4 AA batteries (Ni-MH, alkaline, or lithium) to...
... Parts Locations Powering Your Scanner See these sections to power your scanner. If you connect your scanner using a Wi-Fi connection, you can also purchase accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). Optional and User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts You can use 4 AA batteries (Ni-MH, alkaline, or lithium) to...
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3. Note: The AC adapter does not recharge the batteries installed in the scanner. 15 Parent topic: Powering Your Scanner Related references Battery Safety Instructions Using the Optional AC Adapter When scanning a large number of documents over a wireless connection, use the optional AC adapter (part number B12B867201) to avoid draining the batteries. Slide the battery cover back on.
3. Note: The AC adapter does not recharge the batteries installed in the scanner. 15 Parent topic: Powering Your Scanner Related references Battery Safety Instructions Using the Optional AC Adapter When scanning a large number of documents over a wireless connection, use the optional AC adapter (part number B12B867201) to avoid draining the batteries. Slide the battery cover back on.
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...use the AC adapter with this product. Connect the AC adapter as shown below: Caution: Use only the AC adapter model compatible with any other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select Epson, then EPSON Scan, then click EPSON Scan Settings. • OS X: Open... the Applications folder, then open the Epson Software folder and double-click the EPSON Scan Settings icon. 16 Do one of inactivity before the scanner turns ...
...use the AC adapter with this product. Connect the AC adapter as shown below: Caution: Use only the AC adapter model compatible with any other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select Epson, then EPSON Scan, then click EPSON Scan Settings. • OS X: Open... the Applications folder, then open the Epson Software folder and double-click the EPSON Scan Settings icon. 16 Do one of inactivity before the scanner turns ...
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...sections to use to connect the scanner to a wireless network or device, or to a computer. Connection Mode Switch Manual Network Connection Setup Connecting to an Existing Wi-Fi Network Direct Wi-Fi Mode Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Epson DocumentScan App for iOS/Android Connection Mode Switch The position... of topic) Creates a local Wi-Fi network that allows other devices to connect directly to the scanner Connects to a computer via a mini-USB cable Parent topic: ...
...sections to use to connect the scanner to a wireless network or device, or to a computer. Connection Mode Switch Manual Network Connection Setup Connecting to an Existing Wi-Fi Network Direct Wi-Fi Mode Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Epson DocumentScan App for iOS/Android Connection Mode Switch The position... of topic) Creates a local Wi-Fi network that allows other devices to connect directly to the scanner Connects to a computer via a mini-USB cable Parent topic: ...
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... a Wi-Fi Router Using EpsonNet Config Setting Up Network Scanning 24 Manual Network Connection Setup If the software installation process did not result in a Wi-Fi connection between your scanner and a router or access point, do the following to manually connect to the networked scanner. Enter the network settings for instructions on each...
... a Wi-Fi Router Using EpsonNet Config Setting Up Network Scanning 24 Manual Network Connection Setup If the software installation process did not result in a Wi-Fi connection between your scanner and a router or access point, do the following to manually connect to the networked scanner. Enter the network settings for instructions on each...
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Connecting to an Existing Wi-Fi Network You can be connected to a Wi-Fi Router Using EpsonNet Config Setting Up Network Scanning 25 The wireless router or access point can set up your scanner to communicate with your computer over a wireless or wired network. 1 Epson scanner 2 Wireless router or access point 3 Computer 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 your computer using a wireless router or access point.
Connecting to an Existing Wi-Fi Network You can be connected to a Wi-Fi Router Using EpsonNet Config Setting Up Network Scanning 25 The wireless router or access point can set up your scanner to communicate with your computer over a wireless or wired network. 1 Epson scanner 2 Wireless router or access point 3 Computer 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 your computer using a wireless router or access point.
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...): 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 > EpsonNet Config > EpsonNet Config. 5. Connect the computer to an existing Wi-Fi network on a router or access point. Open the Device menu and select Quit. 10. Turn...
...): 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 > EpsonNet Config > EpsonNet Config. 5. Connect the computer to an existing Wi-Fi network on a router or access point. Open the Device menu and select Quit. 10. Turn...
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... Setting Up Network Scanning Setting Up Network Scanning After manually configuring your scanner to connect to your computer. Note: Make a note of the IP address or host name of the following to start Epson Scan Settings: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to Wi-Fi. 13. Turn on... the scanner to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan Settings. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings. 27 12. Set up the computer to connect to the network. Set the connection mode switch on the scanner. Your scanner must...
... Setting Up Network Scanning Setting Up Network Scanning After manually configuring your scanner to connect to your computer. Note: Make a note of the IP address or host name of the following to start Epson Scan Settings: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to Wi-Fi. 13. Turn on... the scanner to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan Settings. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings. 27 12. Set up the computer to connect to the network. Set the connection mode switch on the scanner. Your scanner must...
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.... Do one of your product is not already connected 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 and select EPSON Software > EpsonNet > EpsonNet Config > EpsonNet Config. 2. Find...
.... Do one of your product is not already connected 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 and select EPSON Software > EpsonNet > EpsonNet Config > EpsonNet Config. 2. Find...
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network, it enters access point mode and the scanner itself acts 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 Connection Using WPS to Set Up a Direct Wi-Fi Connection Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Enabling a Direct Wi-Fi Connection You can enable a direct Wi-Fi connection to AP mode. 30 Set the connection mode switch on the scanner to allow direct communication between your scanner and computer or other devices without a wireless router or access point. 1.
network, it enters access point mode and the scanner itself acts 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 Connection Using WPS to Set Up a Direct Wi-Fi Connection Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Enabling a Direct Wi-Fi Connection You can enable a direct Wi-Fi connection to AP mode. 30 Set the connection mode switch on the scanner to allow direct communication between your scanner and computer or other devices without a wireless router or access point. 1.
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...-enabled computer or device. 1. When the ready and Wi-Fi lights on the scanner stay on the scanner to AP mode. 2. Press and hold the Connect button for and select the SSID shown on the label on the bottom of the scanner. 5. Enter the password shown on the label on the... topic: Direct Wi-Fi Mode Setup Using WPS to Set Up a Direct Wi-Fi Connection You can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to create a direct Wi-Fi connection to stop blinking. 4. Set the connection mode switch on , the connection is established. Turn on the scanner. 3. From your computer or device, search for at...
...-enabled computer or device. 1. When the ready and Wi-Fi lights on the scanner stay on the scanner to AP mode. 2. Press and hold the Connect button for and select the SSID shown on the label on the bottom of the scanner. 5. Enter the password shown on the label on the... topic: Direct Wi-Fi Mode Setup Using WPS to Set Up a Direct Wi-Fi Connection You can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to create a direct Wi-Fi connection to stop blinking. 4. Set the connection mode switch on , the connection is established. Turn on the scanner. 3. From your computer or device, search for at...
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...Direct Wi-Fi Mode Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) If your network uses a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can quickly connect your scanner to Wi-Fi. 2. Check your network product documentation for a button labeled WPS on your computer or device, or enable the WPS ...feature, within two minutes. Set the connection mode switch on , the connection is no hardware button, there may be a virtual WPS button in the software for two minutes. 4. The scanner enters standby mode...
...Direct Wi-Fi Mode Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) If your network uses a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point, you can quickly connect your scanner to Wi-Fi. 2. Check your network product documentation for a button labeled WPS on your computer or device, or enable the WPS ...feature, within two minutes. Set the connection mode switch on , the connection is no hardware button, there may be a virtual WPS button in the software for two minutes. 4. The scanner enters standby mode...
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... you have a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point that the scanner is connected to the network. 5. 6. Set the connection mode switch on the scanner for two minutes. 4. 3. The scanner enters standby mode for WPS connection for at least 3 seconds, then release it when the ready and Wi-Fi... lights flash alternately. Press and hold the Connect button on the scanner to the network. 1. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup ...
... you have a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point that the scanner is connected to the network. 5. 6. Set the connection mode switch on the scanner for two minutes. 4. 3. The scanner enters standby mode for WPS connection for at least 3 seconds, then release it when the ready and Wi-Fi... lights flash alternately. Press and hold the Connect button on the scanner to the network. 1. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup ...
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Press and hold the Connect button and press the power button to turn on , indicating that the scanner is connected to Wi-Fi. 34 The ready and Wi-Fi lights on the scanner stay on the scanner. 3. Enter the PIN code 01234565 on the scanner to the network. 5. Turn off the scanner. 6. The scanner enters standby mode for WPS connection for two minutes. 4. Set the connection mode switch on the wireless router or access point within two minutes. 2. Hold the Connect button until the ready and Wi-Fi lights flash alternately.
Press and hold the Connect button and press the power button to turn on , indicating that the scanner is connected to Wi-Fi. 34 The ready and Wi-Fi lights on the scanner stay on the scanner. 3. Enter the PIN code 01234565 on the scanner to the network. 5. Turn off the scanner. 6. The scanner enters standby mode for WPS connection for two minutes. 4. Set the connection mode switch on the wireless router or access point within two minutes. 2. Hold the Connect button until the ready and Wi-Fi lights flash alternately.
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7. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Epson DocumentScan App for the app on the scanner. You can find more information about Epson DocumentScan by searching for iOS/Android You can use the Epson DocumentScan app to scan from a network scanner to an iOS or Android device over a direct Wi-Fi connection. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking 35 Set up network scanning on , indicating that the scanner is connected to turn on the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). The ready and Wi-Fi lights on the scanner stay on your computer. Press the power button to the network. 8.
7. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Epson DocumentScan App for the app on the scanner. You can find more information about Epson DocumentScan by searching for iOS/Android You can use the Epson DocumentScan app to scan from a network scanner to an iOS or Android device over a direct Wi-Fi connection. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking 35 Set up network scanning on , indicating that the scanner is connected to turn on the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). The ready and Wi-Fi lights on the scanner stay on your computer. Press the power button to the network. 8.
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...starts the scanning program you have assigned to the folder you have specified. Launch Epson Scan before scanning from the scanner button over a wireless network. Make sure you installed the scanner software and connected the scanner to change them as necessary. Scanning You can view or change the...scan using the start button. Press the start button. Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs Parent topic: Scanning 36 The image is connected via USB, you can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files. Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button Scanning...
...starts the scanning program you have assigned to the folder you have specified. Launch Epson Scan before scanning from the scanner button over a wireless network. Make sure you installed the scanner software and connected the scanner to change them as necessary. Scanning You can view or change the...scan using the start button. Press the start button. Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs Parent topic: Scanning 36 The image is connected via USB, you can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files. Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button Scanning...