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  • Page 1 User’s Guide NPD5021-00 EN...
  • Page 2 Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product.
  • Page 3 General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2014 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Instructions....8 Epson Scan Driver......30 When using the battery.
  • Page 5 Technical Support Web Site....51 Contacting Epson Support....51 Before Contacting Epson.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    User’s Guide Introduction Introduction Where to Find Information The latest version of the following manuals are available on the Epson support website. “Technical Support Web Site” on page 51 & ❏ Setup Guide (paper): Provides you with an introduction to setting up the product.

  • Page 7: Operating System Versions

    DS-40 User’s Guide Operating System Versions Operating System Versions In this manual, the following abbreviations are used. Windows refers to Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows XP x64. ❏ Windows 8.1 refers to Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Pro.

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    DS-40 User’s Guide Safety Instructions 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. Importants: must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

  • Page 9: When Using The Battery

    DS-40 User’s Guide Safety Instructions ❏ Do not subject the product to physical impacts or drop the product. ❏ If you notice any abnormalities such as noise, overheating, smoke, odor, discoloration, or deformation, immediately turn off the product, unplug the cables if there are any, and stop using the product.

  • Page 10: When Disposing Of The Battery

    DS-40 User’s Guide Safety Instructions ❏ Keep batteries out of the reach of children; they are choking hazards and are very dangerous if swallowed. When disposing of the battery Warning: ❏ Be sure to completely cover the ends of the battery with tape to prevent combustion or explosion when disposing of ❏...

  • Page 11: Restrictions On Copying

    DS-40 User’s Guide Safety Instructions ❏ If you are not going to use the product for a long period, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. Restrictions on copying Observe the following restrictions to ensure responsible and legal use of your product.

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Product

    DS-40 User’s Guide Getting to Know Your Product Getting to Know Your Product Product Parts Note: Use all the items that came with your product. a. edge guide b. input slot c. connection mode switch a. USB interface connector b. DC inlet c.

  • Page 13: Status Light

    DS-40 User’s Guide Getting to Know Your Product a. USB cable b. Accessory Kit c. Carrying bag d. AA size battery × 4 Status Light The status light indicates whether the product is operating normally. a. Low battery light b. Wi-Fi light c.

  • Page 14: Indicator Status When Connecting Using A Wireless Network

    DS-40 User’s Guide Getting to Know Your Product Light Indicator Status Meaning Ready (Blue) and Wi-Fi Flashing (alternately) The firmware is being updated. (Blue) Flashing (simultaneously) A paper jam has occurred. Set the document again. “Problems Indicated by Status Light” on page 44 &...

  • Page 15: Button

    DS-40 User’s Guide Getting to Know Your Product Button The product has two buttons for scanning operations. Before using these buttons, make sure you have installed your scanning software. a. P Power Button b. ] Start Button Button Function Turns the product on if held down until the Ready light turns on.

  • Page 16: Interface Switches

    DS-40 User’s Guide Getting to Know Your Product Interface Switches These switches are used to change the connection interface and the wireless connection setup. a. connection mode switch b. Connect button Parts Function Connection mode switch Change the connection interface.

  • Page 17: Power Sources

    DS-40 User’s Guide Getting to Know Your Product Power Sources Combinations of Power Source and Interface Connections Depending on the interface connection you want to use, you can select from the following power sources. Interface Connection Power Source USB Bus Power...

  • Page 18: Loading Document

    DS-40 User’s Guide Loading Document Loading Document Document Specifications The following table provides a list of the paper you can load into the product. Paper Size Measurements 210 × 297 mm (8.3 × 11.7 inches) 215.9 × 279.4 mm (8.5 × 11 inches) Letter 215.9 ×...

  • Page 19: Loading Document

    DS-40 User’s Guide Loading Document ❏ Photos ❏ Document with wet ink ❏ Ripped, wrinkled, or curled document ❏ Document with staples or paper clips (which may damage the paper source and the product) ❏ Document with holes (not including punched holes) ❏...
  • Page 20 ❏ If the paper is not taken in correctly when previewing or scanning, try sliding the paper gently into the scanner. This completes the procedure for loading document. See the following sections for more information on scanning the document. “Scanning Using Document Capture Pro/Document Capture” on page 21 & “Scanning Using Epson Scan” on page 24 &...

  • Page 21: Basic Scanning

    This product allows you to start scanning from the product by pressing the button on the product, or from the scanning software on your computer. Note: ❏ If the Connection setting in Epson Scan Settings is not correct, you cannot start scanning. “Configuring the scanner driver” on page 31 &...

  • Page 22: Windows

    DS-40 User’s Guide Basic Scanning Windows Load the document. “Loading document” on page 19 & Start Document Capture Pro. “Document Capture Pro (Windows)/Document Capture (Mac OS X)” on page 30 & Click Scan Settings on the Document Capture Pro Simple View window.

  • Page 23: Mac Os X

    Basic Scanning Make the necessary settings, and then click OK. Click Detailed Settings if you want to make image quality settings and so on. The "EPSON Scan" scanner driver is displayed allowing you to make detailed settings. Click one of the task icons for the destination or the operation you want to perform on the window.

  • Page 24: Scanning Using Epson Scan

    (Scan) icon. Set all of the items, and then click Scan. If you want to make detailed settings such as image quality, select Displays the EPSON Scan Setup Screen in Scan from the menu. The scanned document is displayed in Document Capture.
  • Page 25 In the File Save Settings window, select the Type setting and click OK. Note: If the Show this dialog box before next scan check box is cleared, Epson Scan starts scanning immediately without displaying the File Save Settings window. The scanned image is saved to the folder you specified.

  • Page 26: Various Types Of Scanning

    DS-40 User’s Guide Various Types of Scanning Various Types of Scanning Scanning to SharePoint or Cloud Service You can upload scanned images to a SharePoint Server or Cloud Service. Note: Create a cloud service account before using this function. Windows Start Document Capture Pro.

  • Page 27: Assigning A Specified Scanning Setting To A Program

    DS-40 User’s Guide Various Types of Scanning Start Document Capture and scan your document. “Mac OS X” on page 23 steps 1 to 5 & On the Main window of Document Capture, click the destination icon. See the Help for details on Document Capture.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Scanned Image

    Click OK on the Job Management window. “Scanning from the Button” on page 21 & Adjusting the Scanned Image Epson Scan offers a variety of settings for improving color, sharpness, and other aspects affecting image quality. Unsharp Mask Sharpens the edges of image areas. Descreening A ripple or cross-hatch pattern (known as moiré) may appear in a scanned image of a printed...
  • Page 29 Various Types of Scanning Auto Area Segmentation Scans text in Black&White and applies grayscale to any images in the document. Dropout Scans without the selected color. Color Enhance Enhances the selected color. See the Help for details on Epson Scan.

  • Page 30: Software Information

    Start screen > Apps > Epson Software > Document Capture Pro ❏ Windows 7/ Windows Vista/ Windows XP: Select Start > All Programs or Programs > Epson Software > Document Capture Pro. ❏ Mac OS X: Select Applications > Epson Software > Document Capture.

  • Page 31: How To Start

    Start screen > Apps > EPSON > EPSON Scan ❏ Windows 7/ Windows Vista/ Windows XP: Select Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan. ❏ Mac OS X: Select Applications > Epson Software > EPSON Scan.

  • Page 32: Epsonnet Config

    In the Epson Scan Settings window, click Test to check the connection. If everything works properly, you see a successful connection message appears. Click OK to save the settings. EpsonNet Config This software allows advanced users to configure the network interface of the Epson product and use it on the network.

  • Page 33: How To Start

    Epson DocumentScan is an application for iOS and Android. Epson DocumentScan allows you to wirelessly scan to your product from your smartphone or tablet. For more information, search for "Epson DocumentScan" on the App Store or on Google Play and check the application page.

  • Page 34: Checking And Installing Your Software

    Checking the software installed on your computer To use the functions described in this User’s Guide, you need to install the following software. ❏ Epson Driver and Utilities ❏ Document Capture Pro/Document Capture Follow the steps below to check that the software is installed on your computer.

  • Page 35: Uninstalling Your Software

    Insert the product software disk that came with your product and select the software you want to install on the Software Select screen. If you are using Mac OS X, or if your computer does not have a CD/DVD drive, go to the following Epson website to download and install the software.

  • Page 36: Mac Os X

    Access the site at: http://www.epson.com Next, select the support section of your local Epson Web site. ❏ To uninstall applications, you must log on to a Computer Administrator account. You cannot uninstall programs if you log on as a limited account user.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    DS-40 User’s Guide Maintenance Maintenance Replacing the Batteries When the Low battery light turns on, although you may be able to scan a few more pages, you should replace the batteries with new or fully charged ones. Note: You can use four AA size Ni-MH, alkaline, or lithium batteries.

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Product

    DS-40 User’s Guide Maintenance Slide in the battery cover and close it firmly. Warning: ❏ Make sure the positive and negative terminals of the batteries are installed in the correct direction. ❏ When changing the batteries, change all four at the same time and use the same type.

  • Page 39: Cleaning Inside The Scanner

    Start screen > Apps > EPSON > EPSON Scan Settings Windows 7/ Windows Vista/ Windows XP: Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings. Mac OS X: Select Applications > Epson Software > EPSON Scan Settings.

  • Page 40: Scanner Adjustment Using The Calibration Sheet

    Cleaning sheet (wet) can only be used once. If you cannot clean the product using the Cleaning sheet (wet), contact your Epson dealer. Do not disassemble your product. The best before date for the Cleaning sheet (wet) is approximately three years from the production date printed on the package.

  • Page 41: Energy Saving

    User’s Guide Maintenance Windows 7/ Windows Vista/ Windows XP: Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings. Mac OS X: Select Applications > Epson Software > EPSON Scan Settings. Click the Maintenance button.

  • Page 42: Transporting The Product

    Store the product and the USB cable in the case supplied with the product. Updating the Firmware Check the Epson website for the latest firmware update releases. If there is no firmware information on the website, you are already using the latest firmware.

  • Page 43: Checking The Scanner's Main Firmware Version

    Start screen > Apps > EPSON > EPSON Scan Settings Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP: Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings Mac OS X: Select Applications > Epson Software > EPSON Scan Settings.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    See the paper manual for instructions on installing the scanning software. ❏ Make sure the correct connection setting is selected in Epson Scan Settings. If you want to use a USB connection, select Local; if you want to use a wireless connection, select Network.

  • Page 45: Using The Button

    If you want to use Document Capture Pro or Document Capture, you need to use a USB connection. ❏ Mac OS X: Make sure you are logged on as the user who installed the scanning software. Other users must first start Epson Scanner Monitor in the Applications folder and then press a button to scan.

  • Page 46: Using Scanning Software Other Than Epson Scan Driver

    Select Windows Firewall. Select EEventManager Application from the list. Epson Event Manager is installed with Document Capture Pro. Windows 8.1/ Windows 8/ Windows 7: Confirm that the check box for EEventManager Application is selected in the Allowed programs and features list.

  • Page 47: Problems When Feeding Paper

    DS-40 User’s Guide Troubleshooting Problems When Feeding Paper The paper gets dirty Clean the interior of the product. “Cleaning inside the scanner” on page 39 & Paper jams in the product If paper jams inside the product, turn off the product. Next, slowly remove the jammed paper gently pulling it in which ever direction offers the least resistance.

  • Page 48: Problems With Scanned Images

    DS-40 User’s Guide Troubleshooting ❏ When using security software, exclude the TWAIN.log file from monitoring, or set the TWAIN.log as a read-only file. For more information on your security software's functions, see the help and so on supplied with the software.

  • Page 49: Straight Lines In Your Image Come Out Crooked

    Color slip appears in your scanned image Use Color Slip Reduction to improve this problem. This function may not provide perfect results. See the Help for details on Epson Scan. Uneven color, smears, dots, or straight lines appear in your image ❏...

  • Page 50: Scanned Colors Differ From The Original Colors

    Crop Margins for Size “Auto”. Problems Remain After Trying All Solutions If you have tried all the solutions and have not solved the problem, initialize the Epson Scan settings. Click Configuration, select the Other tab, and then click Reset All.

  • Page 51: Where To Get Help

    Epson support services for assistance. If Epson support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product. Epson support will be able to help you much more quickly if you give them the following information: ❏ Product serial number (The serial number label is usually on the back of the product.)

  • Page 52: Help For Users In Latin America

    Visit Epson’s support website at http://epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. Speak to a Support Representative Dial: (562) 276-1300 (U.S.), or (905) 709-9475 (Canada), 6 am to 6 pm, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 53: Help For Users In Europe

    (51 1) 418-0210 Venezuela (58 212) 240-1111 Help for Users in Europe Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact Epson support. Help for Users in Taiwan Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.tw) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, and products enquiry are available.

  • Page 54: Help For Users In Australia

    Epson Helpdesk Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing, configuring and operating your Epson product. Our Pre-sales Helpdesk staff can provide literature on new Epson products and advise where the nearest dealer or service agent is located.

  • Page 55: Help For Users In Singapore

    User’s Guide Where To Get Help Help for Users in Singapore Sources of information, support, and services available from Epson Singapore are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.sg) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, and Technical Support via e-mail are available.

  • Page 56: Help For Users In Indonesia

    Where To Get Help Help for Users in Indonesia Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.id) ❏ Information on product specifications, drivers for download ❏ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, questions through e-mail Epson Hotline ❏...

  • Page 57: Help For Users In Hong Kong

    To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact Epson Hong Kong Limited. Internet Home Page Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information: ❏ Product information ❏...

  • Page 58: Help For Users In India

    603-56288333 Help for Users in India Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.in) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, and products enquiry are available. Epson India Head Office - Bangalore Phone: 080-30515000 Fax: 30515005 Epson India Regional Offices:...

  • Page 59: Help For Users In The Philippines

    For Service (CDMA & Mobile Users) - 3900 1600 (9AM - 6PM) Prefix local STD code Help for Users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the Epson Philippines Corporation at the telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address below:...

  • Page 60: Technical Specifications

    See your system documentation for details.) Note: Epson Scan does not support the UNIX File System (UFS) for Mac OS X. You must install Epson Scan on a disk or in a partition that does not use UFS. Product Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 61: Mechanical

    DS-40 User’s Guide Technical Specifications Photoelectric device 5,154 × 8,400 pixels at 600 dpi Effective pixels Max: 215.9 × 914.4 mm (8.5 × 36.0 inches) Document size Min: 52 × 73.7 mm (2.0 × 2.9 inches) in portrait 85.6 × 54 mm (3.4 × 2.1 inches) in landscape...
  • Page 62 DS-40 User’s Guide Technical Specifications Power consumption Using a USB Approx. 2.5 W Operating connection Approx. 1.3 W Ready Mode Approx. 1.3 W Sleep Mode 0.0125 W Power off Using a wireless Approx. 5.5 W Operating connection Approx. 3.5 W Ready Mode Approx.
  • Page 63 Manufacture: Askey Computer Corporation Type: WLU6117-D69 (RoHS) This product conforms to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product.
  • Page 64 Australian model: AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B Epson hereby declares that the equipment Models, J361A is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of AS/NZS4268. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product.

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