Step 1: Prepare scanner

• Put on gloves. This way you won't leave prints on your photographs and scanner.
• Gently lift the scanner's lid.
• Clean the scanner's surface with an anti static cloth and air puffer.

Step 2: Prepare documents

• Clean papers gently with anti static cloth and air puffer.
• Place document face-down on scanning bed.
  Note: When scanning newspaper, place black card stock behind page to prevent bleed-through.
• Be careful not to scratch the scanning bed.
• Close scanning bed lid.

Step 3: Open Epson Scan

• Make sure that the scanner is powered on and is connected to the computer by USB.
• Connect your external hard drive or USB to the computer.
• Open the Epson Scan icon located on the desktop.
  Note: If the icon is not there, search for "Epson Scan" and double click the icon that pops up

Step 4: Settings and Preview

• Make sure you are in Professional Mode. This gives you total control of your scanning settings and lets you preview your images.
• Set the Document Type to Reflective
• Set the Auto Exposure Type to Document
• You can decide the other settings if you want. If you're not sure, we recommend the following:
  • Image type: 24-bit color
  • Resolution: at least 300 for photos

Step 5: Preview

• Click the Preview button at the bottom of the settings window.
• Use the Marquee tool to select the area you want to scan. You can select mutliple areas by pressing the Ctrl key simultaneously.

Step 6: Scan

• When you click scan, the file save settings will pop up.
• Create a file naming convention (something simple like event and year) and start with 001.
• Choose PDF under IMAGE FORMAT.
• Click OK.

Step 7: You are done.

• Clean scanning bed with anti-static wipes.
• Make sure scanner is powered off and closed.
• Make sure your files are saved on your USB.
• Do not forget to eject your USB or hard drive and take your documents.