Epson DS-1630 User manual

DS-1630 User's Guide

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Contents
DS-1630 User's Guide ................................................................................................................................. 7
Scanner Basics............................................................................................................................................ 8
Scanner Parts Locations ...................................................................................................................... 8
Scanner Parts.................................................................................................................................. 8
Scanner Buttons and Lights........................................................................................................... 10
Epson Scanner Accessories.......................................................................................................... 11
Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings ............................................................................ 11
Placing Originals on the Scanner ............................................................................................................ 13
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder ........................................................................ 13
Placing Standard-Size Originals in the ADF .................................................................................. 13
Placing Long Originals in the ADF ................................................................................................. 16
Original Document Specifications for the ADF .............................................................................. 19
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................. 20
Using the Network Interface Unit ............................................................................................................. 25
Network Interface Unit Control Panel ................................................................................................. 25
Connecting the Network Interface Unit............................................................................................... 26
Setting Up Network Scanning ............................................................................................................ 26
Scanning to Network Computers from the Network Interface Unit - Windows .................................... 29
Scanning .................................................................................................................................................... 30
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... 30
Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button.......................................................................................... 30
Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs........................................................................... 31
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon ............................................................................... 33
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program..................................................................................... 35
Scanning with Document Capture Pro and Document Capture.......................................................... 37
Scanning in Epson Scan 2 ................................................................................................................. 40
Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab ......................................................................... 44
Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab................................................................. 45
Image Format Options................................................................................................................... 46
Scan Resolution Guidelines ............................................................................................................... 47

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Scanning Special Projects.................................................................................................................. 47
Scanning Multi-Page Originals as Separate Files - Windows ........................................................ 47
Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR)................................................................... 49
Scanning Using OCR - Windows .............................................................................................. 49
Scanning Using OCR - OS X .................................................................................................... 51
Saving Scanned Documents as a Searchable PDF.................................................................. 53
Scanning to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service ....................................................................... 55
Saving a Scan as an Office Format File - Windows ....................................................................... 56
Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner............................................................................................... 59
Cleaning Your Scanner ...................................................................................................................... 59
Cleaning the ADF............................................................................................................................... 59
Transporting Your Scanner ................................................................................................................ 65
Solving Problems ...................................................................................................................................... 66
Scanner Light Status.......................................................................................................................... 66
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................... 67
Scanner Does Not Turn On or Turns Off Unexpectedly................................................................. 67
Start Button Does Not Work as Expected...................................................................................... 67
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ........................................................................... 68
Cannot Start Epson Scan 2 ........................................................................................................... 68
Scanning is Slow ........................................................................................................................... 69
Solving Original Document Feeding Problems................................................................................... 69
Originals Do Not Feed From the Automatic Document Feeder...................................................... 70
Originals Jam in the Automatic Document Feeder......................................................................... 70
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems ......................................................................................... 74
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................... 74
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images................................................................................. 75
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked .................................................................................. 75
Image is Distorted or Blurry ........................................................................................................... 75
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges .......................................................................................... 76
Image is Too Dark ......................................................................................................................... 76
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image ...................................................................... 76
Characters are not Recognized During Conversion to Editable Text (OCR) ................................. 77
Binding Margins on a Scanned Booklet are Blurry......................................................................... 77

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Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image .............................................................................................. 78
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................... 78
Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ............................................................................................. 79
Resetting the Epson Scan 2 Settings ............................................................................................ 79
Uninstall Your Scanner Software........................................................................................................ 79
Uninstalling Scanner Software - Windows..................................................................................... 80
Uninstalling Scanner Software - OS X ........................................................................................... 80
Where to Get Help.............................................................................................................................. 81
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 83
Windows System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 83
Mac System Requirements ................................................................................................................ 83
General Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 84
Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................... 85
Electrical Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 85
Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................................. 86
Safety and Approvals Specifications .................................................................................................. 86
Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... 88
Important Safety Instructions.............................................................................................................. 88
Restrictions on Copying ..................................................................................................................... 89
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products...................................................... 90
Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver ................................................................................................. 90
Trademarks........................................................................................................................................ 93
Copyright Notice................................................................................................................................. 94
Open Source Software License..................................................................................................... 94
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment................................................................................................ 96
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials..................................................... 97
Copyright Attribution...................................................................................................................... 97

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DS-1630 User's Guide
Welcome to the DS-1630 User's Guide.
For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.

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Scanner Basics
See these sections to learn about the basic features of your scanner.
Scanner Parts Locations
Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings
Scanner Parts Locations
See these sections to identify the parts on your scanner.
Scanner Parts
Scanner Buttons and Lights
Epson Scanner Accessories
Parent topic: Scanner Basics
Scanner Parts
1 ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)

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2 ADF cover
3 Input tray
4 Edge guides
5 Stopper
6 Output tray
7 Control panel
1 Document mat
2 Scanner glass

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1 AC inlet
2 USB port
Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations
Scanner Buttons and Lights
1power button
2!error light
3stop button
4 ready light
5 start button
Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations

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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).
Part Part number
Network interface unit B12B808441
Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations
Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings
You can use the Epson Scan 2 Utility to change the time period before the scanner enters sleep mode
and turns off automatically.
1. Do one of the following to access the Epson Scan Settings utility:
•Windows 10: Click and select All Apps >EPSON >Epson Scan 2 Utility.
•Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Epson Scan 2 Utility.
•Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select
EPSON >Epson Scan 2 >Epson Scan 2 Utility.
•OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and select Epson Scan 2
Utility.

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2. Click the Power Save tab.
3. Select the length of time after which you want the scanner to go to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting.
4. Select the length of time after which you want the scanner to automatically turn off when not in use
as the Power Off Timer setting.
5. Close the Epson Scan 2 Utility.
Parent topic: Scanner Basics

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Placing Originals on the Scanner
Follow the instructions here to place your originals on the scanner.
Caution: Do not place anything on top of your scanner or use its cover as a writing surface to avoid
damaging it.
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder
Follow the instructions here to place your originals in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
Placing Standard-Size Originals in the ADF
Placing Long Originals in the ADF
Original Document Specifications for the ADF
Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Scanner
Related references
Original Document Specifications for the ADF
Placing Standard-Size Originals in the ADF
You can place multi-page original documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). You can also
use the ADF to scan both sides of a 2-sided document.
Caution: Make sure your originals meet the specifications for the ADF before loading them.
Note: If your originals are 15.5 inches (393.8 mm) or longer, see the link at the end of these steps for
instructions on loading long originals in the ADF.

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1. Remove any documents from the scanner glass.
Note: Also wipe off any dust or stains from the areas shown here with a soft, dry cloth.

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2. Slide the edge guides outward and raise the stopper.
Note: If your originals are legal-size (14 inches [356 mm]) or longer, leave the stopper closed.
3. Fan your stack of originals and tap them gently on a flat surface to even the edges.

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4. Insert the originals into the ADF faceup and top-edge first.
5. Slide the edge guides against the originals, but not too tightly.
Parent topic: Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder
Placing Long Originals in the ADF
You can place one original that is 15.5 inches (393.8 mm) or longer in the ADF.
Caution: Make sure your original meets the specifications for the ADF before loading it.

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1. Remove any documents from the scanner glass.
Note: Also wipe off any dust or stains from the areas shown here with a soft, dry cloth.
2. Slide the edge guides outward.

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3. Insert your original into the ADF faceup and top-edge first.
4. Slide the edge guides against the original, but not too tightly.
Note: When scanning, support your original as it feeds into and exits the ADF.

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Parent topic: Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder
Original Document Specifications for the ADF
You can load original documents that meet these specifications in the ADF.
Paper thickness: 13 to 32 lbs (50 to 120 g/m2)
Paper types: Plain paper, fine paper, recycled paper
Paper size Loading capacity Double-sided
scanning
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])
Up to the arrow mark on the edge guide or 50
sheets (21 lb [80 g/m²]); loading capacity
varies depending on the paper type
Yes
A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches
[210 × 297 mm])
Yes
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches
[216 × 356 mm])
No
A5 (5.8 × 8.2 inches
[148 × 210 mm])
Yes
A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches
[105 × 148 mm])
No
B5 (7.2 × 10.1 inches
[182 × 257 mm])
Yes
Longer than 15.5 inches
(393.8 mm)
1 sheet No
You can load original documents within the following range of sizes:
•Maximum: 8.5 × 120.0 inches (216 × 3048 mm) for single-sided scanning and 8.5 × 11.7 inches
(216 × 297 mm) for double-sided scanning
•Minimum: 3.5 × 5.0 inches (89 × 127 mm) for single-sided scanning and 3.5 × 6.7 inches
(89 × 170 mm) for double-sided scanning
Caution: Load the following types of originals on the scanner glass instead of the ADF, or they may be
damaged or may damage the scanner:
• Photos

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• Originals with holes, other than standard hole-punched originals
• Booklets
• Non-paper originals, such as fabric or metal foil
• Originals containing stapes or paper clips
• Originals with glue on it
• Ripped, curled, or wrinkled originals
• Transparencies
• Originals with carbon paper backing
• Originals with wet ink
• Originals with sticky notes attached
• Originals with labels or tape not firmly attached
• Postcards
• Envelopes
• Business cards
• Plastic cards
Parent topic: Placing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder
Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass
You can place originals directly on the scanner glass.
Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the scanner glass and do not press on the glass with too much
force, or it may damage the scanner. Do not leave photos on the scanner glass for an extended period,
or they may stick to the glass.