Epson DS-40- Manuals

Optional and User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts You can purchase genuine Epson accessories at epson.com (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Part Part number AC ada...

3. Slide the battery cover back on. 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 batteri...

Connect the AC adapter as shown below: Caution: Use only the AC adapter model compatible with this product. Do not use the AC adapter with any other electronic device. Parent topic: Powering Your Scanner Changing the Power Off Setting You can use the Epson Scan Settings utility to change the time pe...

Loading Originals Follow the instructions here to load your originals into the scanner. Loading Originals in the Input SlotOriginal Document Loading CapacityPlastic Card Loading Capacity Loading Originals in the Input Slot You can load an original that meets the document specifications in the input ...

Related references Original Document Loading CapacityPlastic Card Loading Capacity Original Document Loading Capacity You can load an original document that meets the specifications in your scanner. Paper type Paper size Paper weight or Loading capacity thickness Plain paper, fine paper, Letter (8.5...

• Originals with uneven surfaces, such as embossed documents • Photos • Originals with wet ink • Ripped, curled, or wrinkled originals • Originals containing stapes or paper clips • Originals with holes, other than standard hole-punched originals • Originals that are bound • Originals with carbon pa...

Wi-Fi Networking See these sections to use your scanner over a Wi-Fi network. Connection Mode SwitchManual Network Connection SetupConnecting to an Existing Wi-Fi NetworkDirect Wi-Fi Mode SetupWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)Epson DocumentScan App for iOS/Android Connection Mode Switch The position of th...

Manual Network Connection Setup If the software installation process did not result in a Wi-Fi connection between your scanner and arouter or access point, do the following to manually connect to a network: 1. Connect your scanner to your computer using a direct Wi-Fi connection. 2. Enter the networ...

Connecting to an Existing Wi-Fi Network You can set up your scanner to communicate with your computer using a wireless router or access point.The wireless router or access point can be connected to your computer over a wireless or wired network. 1 Epson scanner 2 Wireless router or access point 3 Co...

Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Manually Connecting to a Wi-Fi Router Using EpsonNet Config You can use EpsonNet Config to connect the scanner to an existing Wi-Fi network on a router or accesspoint. Note: You must have a computer with a wireless adapter to set up the connection. 1. Set the connectio...

12. Set the connection mode switch on the scanner to Wi-Fi . 13. Turn on the scanner. When the ready and Wi-Fi lights on the scanner stay on, the connection is established. 14. Set up network scanning on your computer. Parent topic: Connecting to an Existing Wi-Fi Network Related concepts Direct Wi-...

• Select the Enter address setting, type in the IP address or host name of your scanner, and click OK . 5. Click the Test button to check the connection. You see a confirmation message. 6. Click OK to save your settings and close Epson Scan Settings. Determining the Scanner's IP Address Parent topic...

network, it enters access point mode and the scanner itself acts as the network access point for up to 4devices. 1 Epson scanner 2 Computer with a wireless interface 3 Other wireless device Enabling a Direct Wi-Fi ConnectionUsing WPS to Set Up a Direct Wi-Fi Connection Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking...

2. Turn on the scanner. 3. Wait for the ready and Wi-Fi lights to stop blinking. 4. From your computer or device, search for and select the SSID shown on the label on the bottom ofthe scanner. 5. Enter the password shown on the label on the bottom of the scanner. When the ready and Wi-Fi lights on t...

The scanner enters standby mode for WPS connection for two minutes. 4. Press the WPS button on your computer or device, or enable the WPS feature, within two minutes. When the ready and Wi-Fi lights on the scanner stay on, the connection is established. Parent topic: Direct Wi-Fi Mode Setup Wi-Fi Pr...

3. Press and hold the Connect button on the scanner for at least 3 seconds, then release it when the ready and Wi-Fi lights flash alternately. The scanner enters standby mode for WPS connection for two minutes. 4. Press the WPS button on your router or access point. The ready and Wi-Fi lights on the...

7. Press the power button to turn on the scanner. The ready and Wi-Fi lights on the scanner stay on, indicating that the scanner is connected to the network. 8. Set up network scanning on your computer. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Epson DocumentScan App for iOS/Android You can use the ...

Scanning You can scan original documents or photos and save them as digital files. Starting a Scan from a Scanner ButtonScanning with Document Capture Pro and Document CaptureScanning with Epson ScanStarting a Scan from a Scanning ProgramScanning Special Projects Starting a Scan from a Scanner Butto...

Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs You can view or change the default scan settings when you scan using the start button. You do this using the Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) program. 1. Start Document Capture Pro or Document Capture on a computer connected to th...

5. Click Scan . You see a preview of your scan in the Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture(OS X) window. 6. If you would like to scan additional originals and add them to the current captured images, click the Add Page button and repeat steps 2 through 5. 7. Check the scanned images an...

5. Click the Image Adjustment tab and select any of the image adjustment settings you want to use. Before making adjustments, click the image or scan area in the Preview window. 6. Click Scan . You see the File Save Settings window. 7. Change any of the necessary file save settings and click OK . Ep...

Edge Fill Corrects shadowing around the edges of the image by filling the shadows with the color you select. Brightness Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of the scanned image. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the overall scanned image. Parent topic: Scanni...

Note: In certain programs, you may see the program's scan window instead of the Epson Scan window. Select scanning options as necessary. Parent topic: Scanning Scanning Special Projects Your product's scanning software offers various options to help you quickly complete special scanprojects. Convert...

7. Click Close to close the Epson Scan window and Preview window, if necessary. You see the Save Converted File As window: 8. Click the Save button. The file is saved and then opened in an application associated with the file type you selected, ifavailable on your system. Parent topic: Convert Scann...

Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner See these sections if you need to clean or transport your scanner. Cleaning Your ScannerCleaning Inside Your ScannerReplacing BatteriesCalibrating Your ScannerTransporting Your Scanner Cleaning Your Scanner To keep your product working at its best, you should c...

Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner Related references Optional and User Replaceable Epson Scanner Parts Replacing Batteries When the low battery light is on, you need to replace the batteries. You can use 4 AA batteries (Ni- MH, alkaline, or lithium) to power your scanner. Caution:...

4. Slide the battery cover back on. Parent topic: Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner Related references Battery Safety Instructions Calibrating Your Scanner If you notice any of the following image quality problems, you can calibrate the scanner using thecalibration sheet that came with it. • Sc...

2. Load the calibration sheet into the scanner. 3. Do one of the following to 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 S...

Solving Problems Check these sections for solutions to problems you may have using your product. Scanner Light StatusSolving Scanning ProblemsSolving Network Scanning ProblemsSolving Scanned Image Quality ProblemsWhen to Uninstall Your Scanner SoftwareWhere to Get Help Scanner Light Status You can o...

Light status Condition/solution The ready light and the The scanner firmware is updating. Do not turn off the scanner ordisconnect any cables until the status lights have stopped flashing. Wi-Fi light are flashing alternately The product is in a standby state for a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)connect...

• If you are using a wireless connection, make sure that charged batteries are installed or the optional AC adapter is connected. Parent topic: Solving Scanning Problems Related references Scanner Buttons and Lights Related tasks Installing BatteriesUsing the Optional AC AdapterChanging the Power Of...

Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly If your scanning software does not operate correctly, try these solutions: • Make sure your computer has adequate memory and meets the system requirements for your operating system. • Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as ...

• Windows (other versions) : Click or Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings . Make sure the correct Connection setting is selected, then click the Test button. • OS X : Open the Applications folder, click Epson Software , and click EPSON Scan Setting...

2. Gently pull out the jammed original in the direction that offers the least resistance. Note: If a piece of paper gets stuck in the roller and remains inside the scanner, remove it carefully with a pair of tweezers in the direction of the output slot. If you cannot remove it, contact Epsonsupport....

• Make sure your system meets the requirements for your operating system. If you are scanning a high- resolution image, you may need more than the minimum requirements, such as a Hi-Speed USB port.If necessary, increase your system's memory. • If you are running virus protection or other security so...

• If network communication was interrupted while starting Epson Scan, exit Epson Scan, wait a few seconds, and restart it. If Epson Scan cannot restart, turn off your scanner, turn it back on, and tryrestarting Epson Scan again. • Check the connection setting and test the connection using Epson Scan...

Note: If you are using a 5 GHz wireless router, set the router to operate in dual band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) mode. See your router documentation for instructions. • Verify that your router or access point is operating correctly by connecting to it from your computer or another device. • You may need t...

• Adjust these Epson Scan settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Select Text Enhancement • Select the correct Image Type setting • Adjust the Threshold setting • Set the scanning resolution between 200 and 600 dpi. • If you are using OCR software, check the manual for any additional adjus...

Scanned Image Edges are Cropped If the edges of a scanned image are cropped, try the following solutions: • Select Auto Detect as the Size setting (Epson Scan) or the Document Size setting (Document Capture Pro or Document Capture). • Adjust the cropping area shown in the Crop Margins for Size "...

• Windows 7 or Windows Vista : Open the Windows Control Panel utility. 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. Double-clic...

Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your scanner. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to this site for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Windows System RequirementsMac System RequirementsGe...

Interface Macintosh USB Display Color monitor with 800 × 600 resolution or higher and millions ofcolors Note: Epson Scan does not support the UNIX File System (UFS) for OS X. Install Epson Scan on a disk or in a partition that does not use UFS. Parent topic: Technical Specifications General Specific...

Image data 16 bits per pixel per color internal 1 to 8 bits per pixel per color external Interface One Hi-Speed USB port Light source RGB LED Parent topic: Technical Specifications Dimension Specifications Height 1.7 inches (43 mm) Width 11.7 inches (296 mm) Depth 2.7 inches (69 mm) Weight 1.14 lb (...

Power consumption USB connection: Operating: 2.5 W Ready mode: 1.3 W Sleep mode: 1.3 W Power off mode: 0.0125 W Wireless network connection: Operating: 5.5 W Ready mode: 3.5 W Sleep mode: 3.0 W Power off mode: 0.4 W Parent topic: Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Temperature Oper...

Note: The product may not operate if connected to a computer USB port on a keyboard or monitor, or if connected using a long USB cable. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Network Interface Specifications Wireless LAN standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wireless security WEP (64/128 bit) WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES...

Notices Check these sections for important notices about your scanner. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life products. Please go to this site for information on how to return your products for proper disposal. Important Safety InstructionsBattery Safety InstructionsRestrictions on C...

• Do not use new and old batteries together or mix different types of batteries. • Insert batteries so that the polarities (+ and –) are correct. • Remove dead batteries promptly. • Do not heat batteries or throw them in fire or water. • Do not remove batteries with metal objects such as tweezers or...

Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products This product will enter sleep mode after a period of nonuse. The time interval has been set at the factoryto ensure that the product meets Energy Star standards of energy efficiency, and cannot be modified bythe consumer. Parent topic: Noti...

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of anyoptions or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or EpsonApproved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any ...

This product includes the open source software program "libwrap-libs-7.6" which applies the terms andconditions provided by owner of the copyright to the "TCP Wrappers". libncurses license This product includes the open source software program "libncurses-5.4" which applies t...

A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using anyEpson product. While some countries' laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material incertain circumstances, those circumstances ma...