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... 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 Power Off Setting ...16 Loading Originals...18 Loading Originals in the Input Slot...18 Original Document Loading Capacity 20 Plastic Card Loading Capacity ...21 Wi-Fi Networking ...23 Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup ...23 Manually Connecting to a Wi-Fi Router Using EpsonNet Config 25 Setting Up Network Scanning...
... 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 Power Off Setting ...16 Loading Originals...18 Loading Originals in the Input Slot...18 Original Document Loading Capacity 20 Plastic Card Loading Capacity ...21 Wi-Fi Networking ...23 Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup ...23 Manually Connecting to a Wi-Fi Router Using EpsonNet Config 25 Setting Up Network Scanning...
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Windows 43 Scanning Using OCR - OS X ...45 Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service 47 Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner 50 Cleaning Your Scanner ...50 Cleaning Inside Your Scanner...50 Replacing Batteries ...52 Calibrating Your Scanner ...54 Transporting Your Scanner ...55 Solving Problems ...57 Scanner Light Status ...57 Solving Scanning Problems ...59 Scanner Does Not Turn On or Turns Off Unexpectedly 59 Scanner Button Does Not Work as Expected 60 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly 61 Cannot Start Epson Scan ...61 Original Feeds Incorrectly...
Windows 43 Scanning Using OCR - OS X ...45 Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service 47 Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner 50 Cleaning Your Scanner ...50 Cleaning Inside Your Scanner...50 Replacing Batteries ...52 Calibrating Your Scanner ...54 Transporting Your Scanner ...55 Solving Problems ...57 Scanner Light Status ...57 Solving Scanning Problems ...59 Scanner Does Not Turn On or Turns Off Unexpectedly 59 Scanner Button Does Not Work as Expected 60 Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly 61 Cannot Start Epson Scan ...61 Original Feeds Incorrectly...
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... a USB port, you must install the batteries or connect the optional AC adapter. Do not install batteries of batteries specified in this manual. Caution: Use only the type of different types, or mix new and old batteries. 13 Optional and User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts You can use 4 AA batteries (Ni-MH, alkaline, or lithium) to power your scanner. Part AC adapter Maintenance sheet kit Part number B12B867201 B12B818291 Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations Powering Your Scanner...
... a USB port, you must install the batteries or connect the optional AC adapter. Do not install batteries of batteries specified in this manual. Caution: Use only the type of different types, or mix new and old batteries. 13 Optional and User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts You can use 4 AA batteries (Ni-MH, alkaline, or lithium) to power your scanner. Part AC adapter Maintenance sheet kit Part number B12B867201 B12B818291 Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations Powering Your Scanner...
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... to start Epson Scan Settings: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the scanner using the Epson Scan Settings utility. Do one of the scanner so you must be turned on and connected to the router or access point. 9. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Related tasks Setting Up Network Scanning Setting Up Network Scanning After manually configuring your network, you can enter it in these steps. 1. Turn off the scanner. 8. Open the Device menu and select Quit. 7. 5. Your scanner must set up the scanner driver...
... to start Epson Scan Settings: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the scanner using the Epson Scan Settings utility. Do one of the scanner so you must be turned on and connected to the router or access point. 9. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Infrastructure Mode Setup Related tasks Setting Up Network Scanning Setting Up Network Scanning After manually configuring your network, you can enter it in these steps. 1. Turn off the scanner. 8. Open the Device menu and select Quit. 7. 5. Your scanner must set up the scanner driver...
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This automatically starts the scanning program you scan using a button on your product is scanned and saved to the folder you installed the scanner software and connected the scanner to your scanner. 3. Note: Document Capture Pro (Windows) and Document Capture (OS X) do not support scanning from the scanner button. 1. Load an original in your computer or network. 2. Note: If your scanner. The image is connected via USB, you can use Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) to the button. Press the start button. Make sure you have assigned to change them ...
This automatically starts the scanning program you scan using a button on your product is scanned and saved to the folder you installed the scanner software and connected the scanner to your scanner. 3. Note: Document Capture Pro (Windows) and Document Capture (OS X) do not support scanning from the scanner button. 1. Load an original in your computer or network. 2. Note: If your scanner. The image is connected via USB, you can use Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) to the button. Press the start button. Make sure you have assigned to change them ...
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... Document Capture Pro. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON Software, then select Document Capture Pro. • OS X: Open the Applications folder, select the Epson Software folder, and select Document Capture. 36 Note: See the Help information in the folder you scan using the Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) program. 1. Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary, and click OK. On the Job Management window...
... Document Capture Pro. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON Software, then select Document Capture Pro. • OS X: Open the Applications folder, select the Epson Software folder, and select Document Capture. 36 Note: See the Help information in the folder you scan using the Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) program. 1. Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary, and click OK. On the Job Management window...
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... Page button ( ) and repeat steps 2 through 5. 7. Check the scanned images and edit them to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service Scanning with Epson Scan Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned files. (If you chose, click OK, Send, or Print to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan under EPSON or EPSON Software. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON or EPSON Software and click EPSON Scan. • OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and double-click the EPSON Scan...
... Page button ( ) and repeat steps 2 through 5. 7. Check the scanned images and edit them to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service Scanning with Epson Scan Epson Scan automatically saves your scanned files. (If you chose, click OK, Send, or Print to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan under EPSON or EPSON Software. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON or EPSON Software and click EPSON Scan. • OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and double-click the EPSON Scan...
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..., you can start Epson Scan from a scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program. Parent topic: Scanning with the color you quickly complete special scan projects. 42 Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for your product. Parent topic: Scanning Scanning Special Projects Your product's scanning software offers various options to select your scanning program help you select. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site...
..., you can start Epson Scan from a scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program. Parent topic: Scanning with the color you quickly complete special scan projects. 42 Epson Scan provides additional image adjustment and photo correction features for enhancing scanned images, and provides an interface for your product. Parent topic: Scanning Scanning Special Projects Your product's scanning software offers various options to select your scanning program help you select. To download Epson Scan, visit Epson's driver download site...
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... and User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts Transporting Your Scanner You can transport your scanner in the pouch that came with it. 1. Make sure the scanner batteries are not low or calibration will not start Epson Scan Settings: • Windows 8.x: Navigate 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. • OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click EPSON Scan Settings. 5. The scanner feeds the calibration sheet, calibrates the scanner for...
... and User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts Transporting Your Scanner You can transport your scanner in the pouch that came with it. 1. Make sure the scanner batteries are not low or calibration will not start Epson Scan Settings: • Windows 8.x: Navigate 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. • OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click EPSON Scan Settings. 5. The scanner feeds the calibration sheet, calibrates the scanner for...
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... have problems scanning with your product. If the lights continue to flash, a scanner error may need to adjust the Power Off Timer setting. • Try pressing the power button for support. Parent topic: Solving Problems Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions: • Make sure the optional AC adapter is securely connected to the scanner and to USB. • If you are using a wireless connection, make sure the connection mode switch is set to a working electrical outlet. • If the scanner turns...
... have problems scanning with your product. If the lights continue to flash, a scanner error may need to adjust the Power Off Timer setting. • Try pressing the power button for support. Parent topic: Solving Problems Solving Scanning Problems Check these solutions: • Make sure the optional AC adapter is securely connected to the scanner and to USB. • If you are using a wireless connection, make sure the connection mode switch is set to a working electrical outlet. • If the scanner turns...
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... support using the button to scan over a wireless connection. see Windows help for details. • Check the status of the lights and make sure you selected Keep Blocking in a Windows Security Alert window during or after installation of Document Capture Pro, unblock the EEventManager Application program in the Windows security settings; Related references Scanner Buttons and Lights Related tasks Installing Batteries Using the Optional AC Adapter Changing the Power Off Setting Replacing Batteries Scanner Button Does Not Work as the user who installed the scanner software...
... support using the button to scan over a wireless connection. see Windows help for details. • Check the status of the lights and make sure you selected Keep Blocking in a Windows Security Alert window during or after installation of Document Capture Pro, unblock the EEventManager Application program in the Windows security settings; Related references Scanner Buttons and Lights Related tasks Installing Batteries Using the Optional AC Adapter Changing the Power Off Setting Replacing Batteries Scanner Button Does Not Work as the user who installed the scanner software...
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... adequate memory and meets the system requirements for your operating system. • Make sure your scanning software. • If you are using a TWAIN-compliant program, make sure that the correct product is selected, then click the Test button. • Windows (other Epson scanner drivers are scanning using OS X, make sure it . • If you connected the scanner using Epson Scan Settings: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to Uninstall Your Scanner Software Related tasks Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program Cannot Start Epson Scan If you cannot start Epson Scan...
... adequate memory and meets the system requirements for your operating system. • Make sure your scanning software. • If you are using a TWAIN-compliant program, make sure that the correct product is selected, then click the Test button. • Windows (other Epson scanner drivers are scanning using OS X, make sure it . • If you connected the scanner using Epson Scan Settings: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to Uninstall Your Scanner Software Related tasks Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program Cannot Start Epson Scan If you cannot start Epson Scan...
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... not have problems feeding originals in Scanner If an original has jammed inside the scanner using a cleaning sheet. Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related references Original Document Loading Capacity Plastic Card Loading Capacity Related tasks Cleaning Inside Your Scanner Loading Originals in the Input Slot Original Jams in your scanner. 62 • OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click EPSON Scan Settings. If you have multiple versions of Epson Scan installed. Turn off your scanner, try...
... not have problems feeding originals in Scanner If an original has jammed inside the scanner using a cleaning sheet. Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related references Original Document Loading Capacity Plastic Card Loading Capacity Related tasks Cleaning Inside Your Scanner Loading Originals in the Input Slot Original Jams in your scanner. 62 • OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click EPSON Scan Settings. If you have multiple versions of Epson Scan installed. Turn off your scanner, try...
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... software instructions for your operating system. • Make sure your system meets the requirements for details. If you cannot start button. • Document Capture Pro (Windows) and Document Capture (OS X) do not support scanning from monitoring or set the TWAIN.log file as a Hi-Speed USB port. Make sure the Event Manager program is saved in the following locations: • Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\(user name)\Local Settings\Temp • Windows (other security software, exclude the TWAIN.log files from the scanner button...
... software instructions for your operating system. • Make sure your system meets the requirements for details. If you cannot start button. • Document Capture Pro (Windows) and Document Capture (OS X) do not support scanning from monitoring or set the TWAIN.log file as a Hi-Speed USB port. Make sure the Event Manager program is saved in the following locations: • Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\(user name)\Local Settings\Temp • Windows (other security software, exclude the TWAIN.log files from the scanner button...
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..., try restarting Epson Scan again. • Check the connection setting and test the connection using Epson Scan Settings: Windows 8.x: Navigate to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on Windows XP or later, the scanner may not be discovered by user", there may need to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan Settings. OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the Connection setting is set to Network, then click the Test button. • Make sure the...
..., try restarting Epson Scan again. • Check the connection setting and test the connection using Epson Scan Settings: Windows 8.x: Navigate to disable the firewall and any anti-virus software on Windows XP or later, the scanner may not be discovered by user", there may need to the Apps screen and select EPSON Scan Settings. OS X: Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software, and click EPSON Scan Settings. Make sure the Connection setting is set to Network, then click the Test button. • Make sure the...
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... network connection or adapter settings in Scanned Image 66 To obtain your scanner's MAC address, check the label on your scanner. Parent topic: Solving Network Scanning Problems Related concepts Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Direct Wi-Fi Mode Setup Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Check these sections if a scanned image on the back of the usable channels and change to enter the exact WEP key or WPA passphrase correctly. • Check if your computer is using...
... network connection or adapter settings in Scanned Image 66 To obtain your scanner's MAC address, check the label on your scanner. Parent topic: Solving Network Scanning Problems Related concepts Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Direct Wi-Fi Mode Setup Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Check these sections if a scanned image on the back of the usable channels and change to enter the exact WEP key or WPA passphrase correctly. • Check if your computer is using...
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...and then re-install your scanner software to uninstall and re-install your scanning software programs, then follow the instructions for Size "Auto" setting. • Document Capture (OS X): Open the Scan menu and select Display the EPSON Scan Setup Screen. Disconnect any on-screen instructions: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Turn off the scanner. 2. Click Configuration and select the Document tab. Select the scanner software program and click Uninstall/Change. 69 Scanned Image Edges are cropped...
...and then re-install your scanner software to uninstall and re-install your scanning software programs, then follow the instructions for Size "Auto" setting. • Document Capture (OS X): Open the Scan menu and select Display the EPSON Scan Setup Screen. Disconnect any on-screen instructions: • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Turn off the scanner. 2. Click Configuration and select the Document tab. Select the scanner software program and click Uninstall/Change. 69 Scanned Image Edges are cropped...
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... Infrastructure mode Direct Wi-Fi connection (access point mode) Note: Wireless LAN standard complies with either IEEE 802.11 b/g or IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, depending on purchase location. 74 Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wireless LAN standard Wireless security Frequency band Communication mode IEEE 802.11 b/g/n WEP (64/128 bit) WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES); Output resolution Image data Interface Light source 50...
... Infrastructure mode Direct Wi-Fi connection (access point mode) Note: Wireless LAN standard complies with either IEEE 802.11 b/g or IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, depending on purchase location. 74 Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wireless LAN standard Wireless security Frequency band Communication mode IEEE 802.11 b/g/n WEP (64/128 bit) WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES); Output resolution Image data Interface Light source 50...
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... AC adapter does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. (Do not adjust controls that are not going to use an extension cord with this product to a computer or other device with fuses of electrical shock hazards. • If damage occurs to repair the AC adapter, scanner, or scanner option by the operating instructions.) • Unplug the scanner and the AC adapter before cleaning...
... AC adapter does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. (Do not adjust controls that are not going to use an extension cord with this product to a computer or other device with fuses of electrical shock hazards. • If damage occurs to repair the AC adapter, scanner, or scanner option by the operating instructions.) • Unplug the scanner and the AC adapter before cleaning...
Notices
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..., software problems, interaction with this limited warranty statement, if purchased and operated only in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico, will not occur in accordance with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of Product: Image scanner Model: J361A Marketing Name: DS-40 Epson America, Inc. When warranty service involves the exchange of original purchase. What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty covers only normal use...
..., software problems, interaction with this limited warranty statement, if purchased and operated only in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico, will not occur in accordance with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of Product: Image scanner Model: J361A Marketing Name: DS-40 Epson America, Inc. When warranty service involves the exchange of original purchase. What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty covers only normal use...