Epson DS-510 User manual

User’s Guide
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Contents
Copyright and Trademarks
Operating System Versions
Safety Instructions
ImportantSafetyInstructions.................7
Restrictionsoncopying....................8
Getting to Know Your Product
ProductParts............................10
StatusLight..............................11
Button.................................12
PageSeparationLever......................13
Placing Originals on the Product
LoadingDocuments.......................14
Documentspecifications..................14
Loading a mixture of documents at different
sizes.................................15
Loadingdocuments......................16
LoadingCards...........................18
LoadingSpecialDocuments..................21
Basic Scanning
ScanningfromtheButton...................25
Scanning Using Document Capture Pro/
DocumentCapture........................25
ScanningUsingEpsonScan.................26
Various Types of Scanning
ScanningtoSharePointorCloudService........28
Scanning Multiple Documents to Separate Files
(Windows)..............................29
Assigning a Specified Scanning Setting to a
Program................................30
ScanningStitchedImages...................30
AdjustingtheScannedImage.................32
Using the Network Interface Unit
GettingtoKnowYourProduct...............35
ConnectingaNetworkInterfaceUnit...........35
Setting Up Client Computers with Epson Scan
Settings.................................36
ScanningOveraNetwork...................37
Scanning from the Network Interface Unit (for
Windows)...............................38
Software Information
Document Capture Pro (Windows)/Document
Capture(MacOSX).......................39
Howtostart...........................39
Howtoaccessthehelp...................39
EpsonScanDriver........................39
Howtostart...........................39
Howtoaccessthehelp...................39
AnotherScanningSoftware..................40
Presto!BizCard.........................40
ABBYY FineReader (for Windows). . . . . . . . . . 40
CheckingandInstallingYourSoftware.........41
Checking the software installed on your
computer.............................41
UninstallingYourSoftware..................42
ForWindows..........................42
ForMacOSX..........................43
Maintenance
CleaningtheProduct......................44
Cleaninginsidethescanner..................44
ReplacingtheRollerAssemblyKit.............47
EnergySaving............................51
TransportingtheProduct...................52
UsingSecuritySlot........................52
UpdatingtheFirmware.....................53
Troubleshooting
ProblemsIndicatedbystatuslight.............54
ProblemsWhenStartingaScan...............54
Usingthebutton........................55
UsingtheNetworkInterfaceUnit...........55
Using scanning software other than Epson
Scandriver............................56
ProblemsWhenFeedingPaper...............57
Thepapergetsdirty.....................57
Multiplesheetsofpaperarefed.............57
Double feed error has occurred.............57
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Paperjamsintheproduct.................58
ProblemsWithScanningTime...............59
ProblemsWithScannedImages...............59
Scanqualityisunsatisfactory...............59
Thescanningareaisunsatisfactory..........60
Problems Remain After Trying All Solutions. . . . . 60
Where To Get Help
TechnicalSupportWebSite..................62
ContactingEpsonSupport...................62
BeforeContactingEpson..................62
HelpforUsersinNorthAmerica............62
HelpforUsersinLatinAmerica............63
HelpforUsersinEurope..................64
HelpforUsersinTaiwan..................64
HelpforUsersinAustralia................65
HelpforUsersinSingapore................66
HelpforUsersinThailand................66
HelpforUsersinVietnam.................66
HelpforUsersinIndonesia................67
HelpforUsersinHongKong..............68
HelpforUsersinMalaysia.................68
HelpforUsersinIndia...................69
HelpforUsersinthePhilippines............70
Technical Specifications
SystemRequirements......................71
ForWindows..........................71
ForMacOSX..........................71
ProductSpecifications......................71
General..............................71
Mechanical............................72
Electrical.............................72
Environmental.........................73
Interfaces.............................73
Standardsandapprovals..................74
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Operating System Versions
In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.
Windows refers to Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows XP x64.
❏Windows 8 refers to Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro.
❏Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and
Windows 7 Ultimate.
❏Windows Vista refers to Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, Windows
Vista Business Edition, Windows Vista Enterprise Edition, and Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.
❏Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows XP
Professional.
Macintosh refers to Mac OS X.
❏Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later.
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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
In this document, warnings, cautions, important, and notes indicate the following:
!
Warnings
must be followed to avoid serious bodily injury.
!
Cautions
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
c
Importants:
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of this product.
Read all these instructions, and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
❏Place the product on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the product in all directions. If you place
the product by the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the back of the product and the wall. The product will not
operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
❏Avoid places subject to dust, shocks, or vibrations.
❏Place the product close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily. Do not place or store the
product or the AC adapter outdoors, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations subject to
shocks, vibrations, high temperature or humidity, direct sunlight, strong light sources, or rapid changes in
temperature or humidity.
❏Do not use with wet hands.
❏Place the product near an electrical outlet where the adapter can be easily unplugged.
❏The AC adapter cord should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place
objects on top of the cord and do not allow the AC adapter or the cord to be stepped on or run over. Be particularly
careful to keep the cord straight at the end.
❏Use only the AC adapter that comes with your product. Using any other adapter could cause fire, electrical shock,
or injury.
❏The AC adapter is designed for use with the product with which it was included. Do not attempt to use it with other
electronic devices unless specified.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the AC adapter’s label, and always supply power directly from a
standard domestic electrical outlet with the AC adapter that meets the relevant local safety standards.
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❏When connecting this product to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the
connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may
damage both devices connected by the cable.
❏Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
❏If you use an extension cord with the product, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the
extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices
plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
❏Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the AC adapter, product, or product option by yourself except as
specifically explained in the product’s guides.
❏Do not insert objects into any opening as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. Beware of
electrical shock hazards.
❏If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. If there are fuses in the plug,
make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size and rating.
❏Unplug the product and the AC adapter, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions: The AC adapter or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the product or the AC adapter; the product or
the AC adapter has been dropped or the case has been damaged; the product or the AC adapter does not operate
normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. (Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the
operating instructions.)
❏Unplug the product and the AC adapter before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
❏If you are not going to use the product for a long period, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the electrical
outlet.
❏After replacing consumable parts, dispose of them correctly following the rules of your local authority. Do not
disassemble them.
Restrictions on copying
Observe the following restrictions to ensure responsible and legal use of your product.
Copying of the following items is prohibited by law:
❏Bank bills, coins, government-issued marketable securities, government bond securities, and municipal securities
❏Unused postage stamps, pre-stamped postcards, and other official postal items bearing valid postage
❏Government-issued revenue stamps, and securities issued according to legal procedure
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.
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Note:
Copying these items may also be prohibited by law.
Responsible use of copyrighted materials
Products can be misused by improperly copying copyrighted materials. Unless acting on the advice of a
knowledgeable attorney, be responsible and respectful by obtaining the permission of the copyright holder before
copying published material.
Restriction on disassembling and decompiling
You may not disassemble, decompile or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of any software included with this
product.
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Getting to Know Your Product
Product Parts
Note:
Use all the items that came with your product.
a. scanner cover
b. page separation lever
c. edge guides
d. input tray
e. cover open lever
f. output tray
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a. security slot
b. USB interface connector
c. DC inlet
a. AC adapter
b. AC power cord
c. USB cable
Status Light
The Status light indicates whether the product is operating normally.
a. Error light
b. Ready light
Light Indicator Status Meaning
Ready (Blue) On The product is ready to scan.
Flashing The product is initializing or scanning.
Ready (Blue) and Error
(Amber)
Flashing (alternately) The firmware is being updated.
Flashing (simultaneously) A fatal error has occurred. Contact your dealer.
Error (Amber) On An error has occurred.
&“Problems Indicated by status light” on page 54
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Light Indicator Status Meaning
Ready (Blue) and Error
(Amber)
Off The product is off.
Button
The product has three buttons for scanning operations.
Before using these buttons, make sure you have installed your scanning software.
a. PPower Button
b. yStop Button
c. ]Start Button
Button Function
PPower Button Turns the product on if pressed once.
Turns the product off if pressed again.
yStop Button Cancels scanning.
]Start Button Starts scanning.
You can customize the Start button using Document Capture Pro/Document Capture.
&“Document Capture Pro (Windows)/Document Capture (Mac OS X)” on page 39
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Page Separation Lever
Change the position of the page separation lever depending on the type of document you are going to scan.
Separation feeding You should normally use separation feeding. Documents with multiple
pages are fed one sheet at a time.
&“Loading Documents” on page 14
Non Separation feeding Use this when scanning special documents such as folded documents,
plastic cards, carrier sheets, and so on.
Scanning is performed without separating the document.
&“Loading Cards” on page 18
&“Loading Special Documents” on page 21
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Placing Originals on the Product
Loading Documents
Document specifications
The following table provides a list of the paper you can load into the product.
Paper Size Measurements Paper Thickness Paper Type Loading Capacity
A4 210 297 mm
(8.3 11.7 inches)
50 to 209 g/m² Plain paper, fine
paper, recycled
paper
50 g/m²: 70 sheets
80 g/m²: 50 sheets
130 g/m²: 30 sheets
209 g/m²: 15 sheets
(The loading capacity
varies depending on the
paper type.)
Letter 215.9 279.4 mm
(8.5 11 inches)
Legal 215.9 355.6 mm
(8.5 14 inches)
B5 182 257 mm
(7.2 10.1 inches)
A5 148.5 210 mm
(5.8 8.3 inches)
B6 128 182 mm
(5.0 7.2 inches)
A6 105 148.5 mm
(4.1 5.8 inches)
Business card
(horizontal)
- 210 g/m² - 15 sheets
See the following for more information on loading special documents such as plastic cards.
&“Loading Cards” on page 18
&“Loading Special Documents” on page 21
You cannot load the following documents:
❏Thermal paper
❏Coated paper
❏Document with an uneven surface
❏Photos
❏Document with wet ink
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❏Ripped, wrinkled, or curled documents
❏Document with staples or paper clips (which may damage the paper source)
❏Documents with holes (not including punched holes)
❏Bound documents
❏Documents with carbon paper on the back
❏Non-paper document (such as clear files)
❏Transparent documents
❏Glossy documents
❏Carbon-less paper
❏Perforated documents
❏Document with labels or stickers
c
Important:
Do not feed photos or valuable original artwork into the scanner directly. Misfeeding may wrinkle or damage the
original. When scanning such originals, make sure you use the carrier sheet (sold separately).
Loading a mixture of documents at different sizes
You can load a mixture of documents at different sizes. When loading documents, follow the notes below.
❏You can load a mixture of documents from A6 to A4/letter size.
❏Load the documents in the input tray in descending order ofpaper size with the largest at the back and the smallest
at the front.
❏Load the documents at the center of the input tray with the edges of the documents aligned.
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❏Slide the edge guides to fit the edges of the widest document.
Loading documents
Follow the steps below to load the document.
A
Open and extend the input tray, and then slide out the output tray and raise and extend the central guide.
B
Slide the edge guides on the input tray all the way out.
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C
Make sure that the page separation lever is lowered.
D
Load only the first page of your documents into the input tray with the printed side facing down and the top
edge facing into the feeder.
Slide the paper into the feeder until it meets resistance.
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Note:
❏Load business cards horizontally.
❏Align the edges of the documents; otherwise a paper jam may occur.
❏Smooth out the folding lines on the documents before loading them.
E
Slide the edge guides to fit the edge of the paper.
&“Scanning Using Document Capture Pro/Document Capture” on page 25
&“Scanning Using Epson Scan ” on page 26
Loading Cards
Note:
Scan results are not guaranteed for plastic cards with shiny surfaces.
You can load plastic cards with the following specifications into the product.
Type Plastic card (including embossed cards)
*
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Size 56 85.6 mm
(2.1 3.3 inches)
Loading capacity 1
Loading direction Horizontal
Paper thickness Up to 1.24 mm thick (including emboss)
* ISO7810 compliant
Follow the steps below to load a plastic card.
A
Open and extend the input tray, and then slide out the output tray and raise and extend the central guide.
B
Slide the edge guides on the input tray all the way out.
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C
Raise the page separation lever.
D
Load the card into the input tray with the printed side facing down and the top edge facing into the feeder. Slide
the card into the feeder until it meets resistance. Then slide the edge guides to fit the edge of the card.
Note:
You can only scan one card at a time.
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