How do I scan using my product's control panel?

  • You can scan an original and save it to a connected computer using your product's control panel. The computer must be connected using a USB cable or connected to the same network as your product.

    You can save the scanned file as a JPEG or PDF file. You can also set up custom scan settings using Event Manager and automatically scan using those settings on your product control panel.

    Note: Be sure you have installed Epson ScanSmart, Epson Scan 2, and Event Manager on your computer before scanning to your computer.

    1. Place your original on the product for scanning.
    2. Press the  home button, if necessary.
    3. Select Scan.
    4. Select Computer.

      Note: Select Dismiss on the information screen, if necessary.

    5. Select Select a computer and choose one of the following options:
      • If your computer is connected to your product over a network, select a connected computer from the displayed list. (If the computer is not listed, select Search Again.)
      • If you computer is connected to your product using a USB cable, select USB Connection.
    6. Select Preview on Computer and choose one of the following options:
      • Preview on Computer to preview the scanned image on a computer before saving. (Windows 7 or later or OS X 10.11.x or later)
      • Save as JPEG to save the scanned image as a JPEG file.
      • Save as PDF to save the scanned document or image as a PDF file.

      Note: You can customize the settings for each of these options using Event Manager.

    7. Select Send to start scanning.
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