Epson ES 50 - User Manual

11 User Replaceable Epson Scanner Accessories 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) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 ...

12 You see a screen like this: 3. Select the length of time after which you want the scanner to go to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting. 4. Select a power off timer setting for the Battery or USB power setting (ES-60W/ES-65WR). 5. Click Set . 6. Close the Epson Scan 2 Utility. Parent topic: Product B...

13 2. Connect the scanner to the computer using the micro USB cable that came with the scanner. 3. Slide the power switch to turn on the scanner. The battery light flashes and shows the battery level while the battery is charging. When charging is complete, the battery level is shown as full. If the...

14 2. Visit epson.com/connect (U.S.), epson.ca/connect (Canada), or latin.epson.com/connect (Caribbean) to learn more about Epson Smart Panel and check the compatibility of your mobiledevice. 3. Download Epson Smart Panel from the Apple App Store or Google Play. 4. Connect your mobile device to the ...

15 Loading Originals Follow the instructions here to load your originals into the product. Loading Originals in the Input SlotOriginal Document SpecificationsReceipt SpecificationsSpecial Original SpecificationsPlastic Card Specifications Loading Originals in the Input Slot You can load an original ...

22 Parent topic: Loading Originals Related references Original Document SpecificationsReceipt SpecificationsSpecial Original SpecificationsPlastic Card SpecificationsUser Replaceable Epson Scanner Accessories Original Document Specifications You can load original documents that meet these specificat...

24 Receipt Specifications You can load 1 receipt at a time that meets these specifications in your scanner. Paper type Paper size Paper thickness Receipts Width: 2.0 to 8.5 inches (50.8 to216 mm) Length: 2.0 to 72 inches (50.8 to 1828.8mm) 14 to 20 lb (53 to 77 g/m²) Note: Epson Smart Panel does not...

26 Wi-Fi Networking See these sections to use your scanner over a Wi-Fi network (ES-60W/ES-65WR). Network Security RecommendationsConnecting to an Existing Wi-Fi NetworkSetting Up Wireless Scanning from a Smart Device Using Epson Smart PanelDirect Wi-Fi Mode SetupDisabling Wi-FiRestoring Default Net...

28 Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking Manually Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network You can use your product's software installer to connect the scanner to a Wi-Fi network. Note: You must have a computer with a wireless adapter to set up the connection. 1. See the Start Here sheet for instructions on downloadi...

30 The scanner enters WPS discovery mode for two minutes. 5. Use your computer to enter the PIN code 01234565 into the WPS PIN number setting in the router firmware within two minutes. Note: If you do not enter the code within 2 minutes, repeat the steps to try again. Connection setup starts when th...

32 Direct Wi-Fi Mode Setup You can set up your scanner to communicate directly with your computer or another device withoutrequiring a wireless router. If your product is not already connected to a wireless network, it entersaccess point mode and the scanner itself acts as the network access point. ...

33 3. From your computer or device, search for and select the SSID shown on the label on the bottom ofthe scanner. Note: It may take a few minutes for the scanner SSID to appear in the list. 4. Enter the password shown on the label on the bottom of the scanner. The computer connects to the scanner's...

35 Scanning You can scan your originals and save them as digital files. Scanning a Document in Epson ScanSmartSelecting Epson ScanSmart SettingsStarting a Scan from a Smartphone or TabletScanning Using Invoice/Receipt ManagerSelecting Invoice/Receipt Manager SettingsScan Resolution Guidelines Scanni...

38 You see a screen like this: 6. Select an option to save, send, or print the scanned images. See the links below. Saving a ScanAttaching a Scan to EmailSending a Scan to a Cloud ServicePrinting a ScanSaving a Scan as a Microsoft Office Format File Parent topic: Scanning Related tasks Customizing A...

39 You see a screen like this: 3. Change the settings as follows: • The document type and scan date for the file name are automatically detected. You can change them as necessary. • You can save the scanned image in a variety of formats. If you select Searchable PDF as the File type setting, you can...

40 2. In the Select Action window, click Attach to Email . You see a screen like this: 3. Change the settings as follows: • The document type and scan date for the file name are automatically detected. You can change them as necessary. • You can save the scanned image in a variety of formats. If you...

41 You see a screen like this: 3. Log in to your account. Note: You may need to allow Epson ScanSmart access to your account. The first time you log in, you may be prompted to enter an authentication code. 4. Change the settings as follows: • Select the folder in your account where you want to send ...

43 Saving a Scan as a Microsoft Office Format File You can save your scans in one of the following editable Microsoft Office file formats: Microsoft Word(.docx), Microsoft Excel (.xlsx), or Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx). Note: The Save to PowerPoint option is only available for Windows. 1. Make sure ...

44 Selecting Epson ScanSmart Settings After starting Epson ScanSmart, you can change various scanning settings. Changing the ScannerChanging the Scan SettingsChanging the File Name SettingsChanging the Save SettingsSave SettingsCustomizing Action Icons Parent topic: Scanning Changing the Scanner If ...

45 You see a screen like this: 2. On the Scanner Settings tab, click Change . You see a screen like this: Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

46 3. Select the scanner you want to use with your computer and click OK . Parent topic: Selecting Epson ScanSmart Settings Changing the Scan Settings You can change detailed scan settings such as the resolution, document size, and more. 1. Click the Settings button. You see a screen like this: 2. O...

48 Changing the File Name Settings You can change the default file naming method for your scans. 1. Click the Settings button. You see a screen like this: 2. Click the File Name Settings tab. Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

49 You see a screen like this: 3. Change the settings as necessary: • Make sure the Automatic file naming checkbox is selected if you want OCR to automatically detect the subject and date and add them to the file name. You can enter a file name that will beused if OCR cannot detect the subject. • Se...

50 You see a screen like this: 2. Click the Save Settings tab. Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

52 Setting Options Description Security Open File Password Sets a password to open the file Protect Property Settings Sets a password to protect fileproperties and allows for restrictions onfile editing and printing JPEG Options Setting Options Description Image Quality Options — Sets a compression ...

53 You see a screen like this: 2. Click the Customize Actions tab. Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

54 You see a screen like this: 3. Choose which action icons to display by selecting or deselecting each checkbox. Click the arrowicons to move the icons up or down in the display order you want. 4. Click Close . Parent topic: Selecting Epson ScanSmart Settings Starting a Scan from a Smartphone or Ta...

55 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to scan and save your original. Parent topic: Scanning Related tasks Using the Epson Smart Panel Mobile App Scanning Using Invoice/Receipt Manager Invoice/Receipt Manager software for Epson ScanSmart is included with ES-55R and ES-65WR models,and is available ...

56 1. Do one of the following to start your free trial: • Click the Manage Receipts icon on the main Epson ScanSmart screen. Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

58 2. Select Start Trial . Note: If you are ready to purchase a license key now, click Purchase License Key . The Epson support page opens in your web browser. When you receive the license key, click Enter License Key and enter it on the screen that appears, then click Activate . You can also click ...

60 When the 30-day trial expires, you can purchase a license key to continue using Receipt Managerfeatures. Hiding the Receipt Manager Trial Icons Parent topic: Scanning Using Invoice/Receipt Manager Hiding the Receipt Manager Trial Icons You can hide the Receipt Manager trial icons from the Epson S...

62 You see a screen like this: 2. Click the License Management tab. Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

63 You see a screen like this: 3. To purchase a new license key, click Purchase License Key . The Epson support page opens in your web browser where you can purchase the license key. If youalready have a license key, go to step 4. 4. Make sure the scanner you want to activate the license key for is ...

64 You see a screen like this: 6. Enter the license key you purchased and click Activate . 7. Click Yes on the next screen (Windows only). 8. When you see a message indicating that activation was successful, click OK . The activated scanner and license key appear in the License Management List. Down...

65 Parent topic: Scanning Using Invoice/Receipt Manager Scanning Receipts and Using Receipt Manager You can scan receipts and manage the data in Receipt Manager. 1. Load your original receipts into the scanner. 2. Press the start button on the scanner. Epson ScanSmart automatically opens on your com...

66 You see a screen like this: 5. Click Manage Invoices/Receipts . You see a screen like this: Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

70 You see a screen like this: 3. Click Browse and select the QBW company file that you want to export the data to. Note: The QBW company file must already be created. 4. Select the expense transaction you want to export the data to and click OK . Note: If you want to import data such as vendors or ...

73 Parent topic: Scanning Receipts and Using Receipt Manager Selecting Invoice/Receipt Manager Settings Invoice/Receipt Manager software for Epson ScanSmart is included with ES-55R and ES-65WR models,and is available as an upgrade for ES-50 and ES-60W models. After starting Invoice/Receipt Manager,y...

74 2. Select the Invoice/Receipt Database Backup tab. You see a screen like this: 3. Choose one of these options: • Click Export to export the invoice/receipt database. A file is created that can be saved to a folder on your computer. • Click Import to import an invoice/receipt database. Choose the ...

75 You see a screen like this: 2. Choose which columns to display by selecting or deselecting each checkbox. Click the arrow iconsto move the items up or down in the display order you want. 3. Click Close . Parent topic: Selecting Invoice/Receipt Manager Settings Related tasks Scanning Receipts and ...

76 You see a screen like this: 2. Click the Currency and Language tab. Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

77 You see a screen like this: 3. Select a currency type and OCR language. 4. Click Close . Parent topic: Selecting Invoice/Receipt Manager Settings Related tasks Scanning Receipts and Using Receipt Manager Importing Categories from QuickBooks or Quicken You can import categories from QuickBooks Onl...

78 You see a screen like this: 2. Click the Manage Item List tab. Downloaded from thelostmanual.org

79 You see a screen like this: 3. Click Import from accounting services . 4. Select one of the import options and follow the on-screen instructions. 5. Click the checkboxes for the categories that you want to be displayed in the Invoice/ReceiptManager Edit window and click Close . Note: Imported ite...

81 Cleaning and Transporting Your Product See these sections if you need to clean or transport your product. Cleaning Your ScannerCleaning Inside Your ScannerCalibrating Your ScannerTransporting Your Scanner Cleaning Your Scanner To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several ...

83 7. If the scanner is not clean after multiple cleanings with the dry cleaning sheet, repeat these stepsusing the wet cleaning sheet from the optional maintenance sheet kit. Note: You can use the wet cleaning sheet only once. If the scanner is still not clean after using the wet cleaning sheet, co...

84 3. Do one of the following to start the Epson Scan 2 Utility: • Windows 11 : Click , then search for Epson Scan 2 Utility and select it. • Windows 10 : Click > Epson > Epson Scan 2 Utility . • Windows 8.x : Navigate to the Apps screen and select Epson Scan 2 Utility . • Windows (other versi...

86 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 ProblemsSolving Invoice/Receipt Manager ProblemsUninstall Your Product SoftwareWhere to Get ...

87 Light status Condition/solution The ready light is orange Check the following: • Make sure there are no originals jammed in the scanner. • Make sure the scanner is connected to your computer securely. • If a firmware update fails and the scanner enters recovery mode, update the firmware again usi...

89 Light status Condition/solution The error status light showsthree horizontal lines and the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi AP lights flash simultaneously. Epson ScanSmart did not launch after pressing the scanner's start button while connected over a network. • Check the Wi-Fi connection. Try turning the wireles...

90 Parent topic: Solving Problems Scanner Does Not Turn On or Off or Turns Off Unexpectedly If the scanner does not turn on or off or if it turns off unexpectedly, try these solutions: • Wait a second after connecting the USB cable. It may take a few seconds until the scanner turns on. • If the scan...

91 Charging the Battery (ES-60W/ES-65WR) Scanner Button Does Not Start Scanning If pressing the start button on your scanner does not start a scan, try these solutions: • Restart your computer. • Make sure your scanner is turned on and any interface cables are securely connected at both ends. • If y...

92 • In Windows, be sure that the product is listed under Imaging Devices in the Device Manager. • Make sure the scanning software is installed. • Use the USB cable that came with the scanner. • Connect the product directly to the computer. The product may not work properly when connected through a ...

93 Related tasks Loading Originals in the Input SlotCleaning Inside Your Scanner Original Jams in Scanner If an original has jammed inside the scanner, follow these steps: 1. Gently pull out the jammed original in the direction that offers the least resistance. Note: Pull the jammed original gently,...

94 Special Original SpecificationsPlastic Card SpecificationsWhere to Get Help - U.S. and Canada Related tasks Loading Originals in the Input SlotCleaning Inside Your Scanner Scanning is Slow If scanning becomes slow, try these solutions: • Scan your original at a lower resolution, if possible. • Ma...

95 Solving Network Scanning Problems Check these solutions if you have problems scanning over a network (ES-60W/ES-65WR). Cannot Scan Over a NetworkProduct Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point Parent topic: Solving Problems Cannot Scan Over a Network If you cannot scan over a network ...

96 Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point If your product has trouble finding or connecting to a wireless router or access point (ES-60W/ES-65WR), try these solutions: • If you did not successfully connect to a network while installing your product software, select the link at t...

97 • Enable the DHCP function on the router or access point. • Check that the product's IP address is set correctly. Parent topic: Solving Network Scanning Problems Related tasks Manually Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Related topics Wi-Fi Networking Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Check these...

98 Scanned Characters are Blurry If characters in your scanned images are blurry, try these solutions: • Make sure you do not move the scanner or original while scanning. • Operate the scanner on a flat, stable surface. • Make sure the originals are ejecting properly. • In Epson ScanSmart, click Set...

99 Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Related tasks Changing the Scan Settings Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image You may see a ripple pattern (called a moiré) in scanned images of printed documents. This is causedby interference from differing pitches in the scanner's screen and y...

100 Scanned Image is Cropped If the edges of a scanned image are cropped, try the following solutions: • Select Auto Detect as the Document Size setting in Epson Scan 2. • In Epson Scan 2, select the Main Settings tab. Select Document Size > Settings and adjust the cropping area shown in the Crop...

101 Cannot Access an Accounting ServiceCannot Import Invoice/Receipt DatabaseLicense Key is Disabled Parent topic: Solving Problems Cannot Access an Accounting Service If you cannot access an accounting service, try these solutions: • Make sure the login information you entered for the accounting se...

102 Uninstalling Product Software - WindowsUninstalling Product Software - Mac Parent topic: Solving Problems Uninstalling Product Software - Windows You can uninstall and then re-install your product software to solve certain problems. 1. Exit all applications currently running on your computer. 2....

103 3. Quit all applications currently running on your Mac. 4. Double-click the Uninstaller icon. 5. In the Epson Uninstaller screen, select the checkbox for each software program you want touninstall. 6. Click Uninstall . 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the software. 8. To reinsta...

104 Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges mayapply. Note: For help using any other software on your system, see the documentation for that software for technical support. Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine Epson accessor...

105 Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site (U.S.) or this site (Canada) for information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal. Windows...

106 • macOS 11.x • macOS 10.15.x • macOS 10.14.x • macOS 10.13.x • macOS 10.12.x • OS X 10.11.x Note: The UNIX File System (UFS) for OS X is not supported. Note: For the latest product software available for your operating system, visit the Epson support site at epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/su...

107 Output resolution 50 to 1200 dpi (in 1 dpi increments) 50 to 300 dpi for scans from 14 to 72 inches (355.6 to 1828.8 mm) Color depth Color • 48 bits per pixel internal (16 bits per pixel per color internal) • 24 bits per pixel external (8 bits per pixel per color external) Grayscale • 16 bits pe...

108 Electrical Specifications Scanner Note: Check the label on the scanner for voltage information. Power consumption varies depending on operating conditions. Rated input voltage DC 5 V Rated input current 0.5 A Power consumption (approximate) ES-50/ES-55R : Operating: 2.3 W (ES-50) / 2.1 W (ES-55R...

109 Charging time USB 2.0 port: 3.5 hours (approximately) (USB charging time with scanner turned off; if the scanner is turnedon, charging takes longer.) Number of scans (fully charged battery) Approx 300 (continuous feed in automatic feeding mode at 300 dpi[color] via Wi-Fi) Parent topic: Technical...

110 Maximum radio-frequencypower transmitted 20 dBm (EIRP) Note: AP mode connection and Wi-Fi connection can be used at the same time. Parent topic: Technical Specifications Safety and Approvals Specifications Scanner United States Safety: UL60950-1 EMC: FCC part 15 Subpart B class B Canada Safety: ...

112 Notices Check these sections for important notices about your product. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site (U.S.) or this site (Canada) for information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal. Important Safety Instruction...

113 • Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the product or a product option by yourself except as specifically explained in this guide. Caution: Radio waves from this product may adversely affect the operation of medical equipment, airplanes, or automatically controlled devices, such as pa...

114 • Do not subject your product to sudden changes in temperature or humidity; this may cause condensation to develop inside the LCD screen and degrade its performance. Parent topic: Notices Battery Safety Instructions (ES-60W/ES-65WR) • If the battery is not fully charged within the specified time...

115 Exercise caution when copying the following items: • Private marketable securities (stock certificates, negotiable notes, checks, etc.), monthly passes, concession tickets, etc. • Passports, driver's licenses, warrants of fitness, road passes, food stamps, tickets, etc. Note: Copying these items...

116 arbitration authority, pursuant to its code of procedures then in effect for consumer related disputes, butexcluding any rules that permit joinder or class actions in arbitration (for more detail on procedure, seeSection 1.6 below). You and Epson understand and agree that (a) the Federal Arbitra...

118 1.6d) above does not limit your rights to attorney's fees and expenses under applicable law;notwithstanding the foregoing, the arbitrator may not award duplicative awards of attorney's fees andexpenses. 1.7 Opt-out. You may elect to opt-out (exclude yourself) from the final, binding, individual ...

119 General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may betrademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Parent topic: Notices Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stor...

120 Copyright © 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc. Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its documentation for any purposeis hereby granted without fee, provided that (I) the above copyright notices and this permission noticeappear in all copies of the software and re...