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  • Page 1 DS-1630 User's Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 .........................
  • Page 4 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............
  • Page 5 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 .....................

  • Page 7: Ds-1630 User's Guide

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

  • Page 8: Scanner Basics

    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 ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
  • Page 9 ADF cover Input tray Edge guides Stopper Output tray Control panel Document mat Scanner glass...

  • Page 10: Scanner Buttons And Lights

    AC inlet USB port Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations Scanner Buttons and Lights power button ! error light stop button ready light start button Parent topic: Scanner Parts Locations...

  • Page 11: Epson Scanner Accessories

    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: •...
  • Page 12 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...

  • Page 13: Placing Originals On The Scanner

    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).
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Placing Long Originals In The Adf

    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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: Original Document Specifications For The Adf

    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/m Paper types: Plain paper, fine paper, recycled paper Paper size Loading capacity Double-sided...

  • Page 20: Placing Originals On The Scanner Glass

    • 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 •...
  • Page 21 1. Open the scanner cover. Caution: Be careful not to open the scanner cover more than 70° or you may damage it.
  • Page 22 2. Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top edge facing as shown. Slide the original to the edges of the indicated corner.
  • Page 23 Note: Move your original about 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) away from the edges as shown to avoid cropping.
  • Page 24 3. Close the scanner cover gently to keep your original in place. Note: If your original is over 0.4 inch (10 mm) thick, leave the scanner cover open and gently press down on your original instead as you scan. Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Scanner...

  • Page 25: Using The Network Interface Unit

    Using the Network Interface Unit See these sections to use the optional Epson Network Interface Unit to scan over a network. Network Interface Unit Control Panel Connecting the Network Interface Unit Setting Up Network Scanning Scanning to Network Computers from the Network Interface Unit - Windows...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Network Interface Unit

    Then follow the instructions here to set up computers for network scanning using the Epson Scan 2 Utility. Note: Make a note of the IP address or host name of the Epson Network Interface Unit so you can enter it in these steps.
  • Page 27 You see a screen like this: Note: If you see an Enable Editing button, click it so that you can modify the scanner settings. 3. Select your scanner and click Add.
  • Page 28 • Under Search for Network, select the IP address of your Epson Network Interface Unit and click Add. • Select the Enter address setting, type in the IP address or host name of your Epson Network Interface Unit, and click Add.

  • Page 29: Scanning To Network Computers From The Network Interface Unit - Windows

    Scanning to Network Computers from the Network Interface Unit - Windows You can scan to a network computer directly from the Network Interface Unit (Windows). You first set up a scan job in Document Capture Pro and then select the computer you want to send the scanned file to. Note: Make sure your scan job settings are set up correctly in Document Capture Pro before scanning with the Network Interface Unit.

  • Page 30: Scanning

    (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) and the scan job you have assigned to the button. Note: Make sure Epson Scan 2 and Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (OS X) are installed on the computer connected to the scanner.

  • Page 31: Assigning Start Button Settings Or Scan Jobs

    Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs Parent topic: Starting a Scan Related tasks Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs Related topics Placing Originals on the Scanner Assigning Start Button Settings or Scan Jobs You can view or change the default scan settings when you scan using the start button on your scanner.
  • Page 32 5. Do one of the following: • Windows: Select the job that you want to assign to the start button from the 1 drop-down list. Note: Jobs 2 to 30 can only be selected when using the optional Network Interface Unit.

  • Page 33: Starting A Scan Using The Epson Scan 2 Icon

    Starting a Scan from a Scanner Button Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan 2 Icon You can start the Epson Scan 2 program to select scan settings, scan, and save the scanned image to a file. • Windows 10: Click and select All apps >...
  • Page 34 You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this:...

  • Page 35: Starting A Scan From A Scanning Program

    Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program You can start Epson Scan 2 from a TWAIN-compliant scanning program to select scan settings, scan, and open the scanned image in the program. 1. Open your scanning program and select its scanning option. (See your scanning program help for instructions.)
  • Page 36 You see an Epson Scan 2 window like this:...

  • Page 37: Scanning With Document Capture Pro And Document Capture

    • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select Epson Software > Document Capture Pro. • OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and select Document Capture.
  • Page 38 You see a window like this: 2. Click the Scan icon.
  • Page 39 • Windows: Click Detailed Settings. Select any displayed scan settings you want to use and click Preview to see a preview of your scan in the Epson Scan 2 window, then click Save. • OS X: Close the Scan window. Open the Scan menu at the top of the screen and select Displays the EPSON Scan Setup Screen.

  • Page 40: Scanning In Epson Scan 2

    Scan Resolution Guidelines Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Epson Scan 2 automatically scans your document and saves the scanned file in PDF format in your operating system's Documents or My Documents folder, or opens it in your scanning program. You can select settings, preview, and change the scanned file settings as necessary.
  • Page 41 You see this window:...
  • Page 42 3. Select the Scanning Side setting that matches the sides of the original that you want to scan. 4. Select the Document Size setting that matches the size of your original, or select Auto Detect to have Epson Scan 2 automatically detect the size. You can select Customize to enter a custom size, if necessary.
  • Page 43 Epson Scan 2 previews your original and displays the results in the Epson Scan 2 window. Note: If your originals were scanned from the ADF, reload your originals. 10. Select any additional settings that you want to use on the Main Settings tab.

  • Page 44: Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab

    Scan Resolution Guidelines Additional Scanning Settings - Main Settings Tab You can select these additional scanning settings on the Epson Scan 2 Main Settings tab. Stitch Images When scanning double-sided originals, lets you lay out images from both sides of the original one scanned page.

  • Page 45: Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab

    Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab You can select these additional scanning settings on the Epson Scan 2 Advanced Settings tab. Not all adjustment settings may be available, depending on other settings you have chosen. Unsharp Mask Makes the edges of certain image areas clearer. Turn off this option to leave softer edges.

  • Page 46: Image Format Options

    Image Format Options You can select different image formats and related options. For details on available options, click the ? icon on the Epson Scan 2 Image Format Options window. Not all image formats have options. Bitmap (*.bmp) A standard image file format for most Windows programs.

  • Page 47: Scan Resolution Guidelines

    Scan Resolution Guidelines The Resolution setting, measured in dpi (dots per inch), controls the amount of detail captured in your scans. Increasing the resolution raises the amount of detailed captured but comes with the following disadvantages: • Larger file sizes •...
  • Page 48 2. Do one of the following to start Document Capture Pro: • Windows 10: Click and select All Apps > Epson Software > Document Capture Pro. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs.

  • Page 49: Convert Scanned Documents To Editable Text (Ocr)

    6. Click one of the Destination icons to choose where to send your scanned files. (If you cannot see all of the icons below, click the arrow next to the icons.) 7. Click File Name & Separation Settings. 8. Select Apply job separation and click Separation Settings. 9.
  • Page 50 • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select ABBYY FineReader 9.0 Sprint. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select ABBYY FineReader 9.0 Sprint > ABBYY FineReader 9.0 Sprint. You see a window like this: 3.

  • Page 51: Scanning Using Ocr - Os X

    8. Click Scan. Note: To scan a multi-page document, select settings in the Multi-Page Scanning section and click Scan for each page. 9. When you are finished scanning, click Close. Your document is scanned and processed into editable text, then you see the Save As window. 10.
  • Page 52 5. Select the type of document you are going to scan. 6. Select your scan settings and click Scan. Your document is scanned and you see the Epson Scan 2 window while your document is converted to editable text. 7. Click Close to close the Epson Scan 2 window and Preview window, if necessary.

  • Page 53: Saving Scanned Documents As A Searchable Pdf

    Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and then embedded in the scanned original. Note: The required Epson Scan OCR Component (Windows) or Epson Scan 2 OCR Component (OS X) is installed automatically when you install your scanner software as instructed on the Start Here sheet. If you install your scanner software programs individually, be sure to also install the components if you want to perform OCR.
  • Page 54 11. Confirm the File Name setting and select a Folder setting for your document. 12. Click Scan. The scanned image is saved as a searchable PDF. Parent topic: Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text (OCR) Related tasks Scanning in Epson Scan 2 Related topics Placing Originals on the Scanner...

  • Page 55: Scanning To A Sharepoint Server Or Cloud Service

    • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON Software > Document Capture Pro. • OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and select Document Capture. You see a window like this: 2.

  • Page 56: Saving A Scan As An Office Format File - Windows

    2. Do one of the following to start Document Capture Pro: • Windows 10: Click and select All Apps > Epson Software > Document Capture Pro. • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro. • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs.
  • Page 57 You see this window: 3. Click the Scan icon. 4. Select any displayed scan settings you want to use. Note: See the Help information in Document Capture Pro for details. 5. Click Scan. You see a preview of your scan in the Document Capture Pro window. 6.
  • Page 58 8. Click Options to display a new window with additional settings. 9. Select any additional settings as necessary, and click OK. 10. Confirm your settings and click OK or Send. Your originals are saved in the Office file format you selected. Parent topic: Scanning Special Projects Related topics...

  • Page 59: Cleaning And Transporting Your Scanner

    Cleaning and Transporting Your Scanner See these sections if you need to clean or transport your scanner. Cleaning Your Scanner Cleaning the ADF Transporting Your Scanner Cleaning Your Scanner To keep your product working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Caution: Do not use a hard brush, alcohol, or paint thinner to clean the product or you may damage it.
  • Page 60 case. Do not press the surface of the scanner glass with any force and be careful not to scratch or damage the scanner glass. A damaged glass surface can decrease the scan quality. 1. Open the ADF cover.
  • Page 61 2. Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) to clean the rollers. 3. Close the ADF cover.
  • Page 62 4. Open the ADF.
  • Page 63 5. Press the tabs on the document mat and remove the mat.
  • Page 64 6. Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (microfiber is recommended) to clean both sides of the clear portion of the document mat. Caution: Do not wipe the clear portion with too much force or you may damage it. 7. Slide the notches on the base of the document mat into the scanner lid and push the top tabs into place until they click.

  • Page 65: Transporting Your Scanner

    Transporting Your Scanner If you need to ship your product, transport it a long distance, or store it for an extended period, prepare it for transportation as described here. 1. Remove any originals from the scanner. 2. Turn off the scanner using the power button.

  • Page 66: Solving Problems

    ! error light is on The firmware update has failed and the scanner is in recovery mode. Connect your product using a USB cable and try updating the firmware ready light is off again. If the error continues, contact Epson for support.

  • Page 67: Solving Scanning Problems

    • Make sure the scanner is securely connected to your computer. • Make sure Epson Scan 2 is installed correctly. • Make sure Document Capture Pro (Windows) or Document Capture (Mac OS X) is installed correctly.

  • Page 68: Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly

    • Make sure your scanner is turned on and any interface cables are securely connected at both ends. • Make sure Epson Scan 2 is selected in your scanning program. • Make sure your computer is not running in a power-saving mode, such as sleep or standby. If so, wake your system and restart Epson Scan 2.

  • Page 69: Scanning Is Slow

    • Make sure you do not have multiple versions of Epson Scan 2 installed. If you do, uninstall all versions and install one version. • If you are using the scanner with the optional Network Interface Unit, make sure the network cable is securely connected.

  • Page 70: Originals Do Not Feed From The Automatic Document Feeder

    Originals Do Not Feed From the Automatic Document Feeder Originals Jam in the Automatic Document Feeder Parent topic: Solving Problems Originals Do Not Feed From the Automatic Document Feeder If your originals do not feed when placed in the ADF, try these solutions: •...
  • Page 71 3. If you cannot remove the originals, make sure the ADF cover is open and raise the ADF.
  • Page 72 4. Press the tabs on the document mat and remove the mat.
  • Page 73 5. Carefully remove any jammed originals. 6. Slide the notches on the base of the document mat into the scanner lid and push the top tabs into place until they click. 7. Close the ADF, then close the ADF cover. 8.

  • Page 74: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems

    If your scanned image consists only of a few dots, try these solutions: • Make sure you placed your original for scanning facing the correct way. • If you are scanning using the Epson Scan 2 Black & White setting, adjust the Threshold setting and scan again.

  • Page 75: Line Of Dots Appears In All Scanned Images

    Related references Additional Scanning Settings - Advanced Settings Tab Related topics Placing Originals on the Scanner Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images If a line of dots appears in all your scanned images, clean the scanner glass with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth or use a small amount of glass cleaner on the cloth, if necessary.

  • Page 76: Image Colors Are Patchy At The Edges

    Image is Too Dark If your scanned image is too dark, try these solutions: • Select the Advanced Settings tab in Epson Scan 2 and adjust the Brightness setting. • Check the brightness and contrast settings of your computer monitor.

  • Page 77: Characters Are Not Recognized During Conversion To Editable Text (Ocr)

    • Make sure your original is placed straight. • Use an original with clear text. • Adjust these Epson Scan 2 settings (if available) and try scanning again: • Select the correct Image Type setting. • Select or adjust the Text Enhancement setting.

  • Page 78: Ripple Patterns Appear In An Image

    Check the color matching and color management capabilities of your computer, display adapter, and the software you are using to see if they are affecting the palette of colors you see on your screen. To adjust the colors in your scanned image, adjust these Epson Scan 2 settings (if available) and try scanning again: •...

  • Page 79: Scanned Image Edges Are Cropped

    • OS X: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and select Epson Scan 2 Utility. 2. Click the Other tab. 3. Click Reset. Note: If resetting the Epson Scan 2 settings does not solve your problem, uninstall Epson Scan 2 and re- install it. Parent topic: Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems...

  • Page 80: Uninstalling Scanner Software - Windows

    Select the scanner software program and click Change/Remove. 4. Restart your computer, then see the Start Here sheet to re-install your software. Note: If you find that re-installing your scanner software does not solve a problem, contact Epson. Parent topic:...

  • Page 81: Where To Get Help

    5. In the Epson Uninstaller screen, select the checkbox for each software program you want to uninstall. 6. Click Uninstall. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the software. 8. To reinstall your scanner software, see the Start Here sheet for instructions.
  • Page 82 Purchase Supplies and 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). Parent topic: Solving Problems...

  • Page 83: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications These sections list the technical specifications for your scanner. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal. Windows System Requirements...

  • Page 84: General Specifications

    Note: The UNIX File System (UFS) and Fast User Switching is not supported. Parent topic: Technical Specifications General Specifications Scanner type Flatbed color with ADF Photoelectric device Document size ADF double-sided: Maximum: 8.5 × 11.7 inches (216 × 297 mm) Minimum: 3.5 ×...

  • Page 85: Dimension Specifications

    Image data Color: 30 bits per pixel internal (10 bits per pixel per color internal) 24 bits per pixel external (8 bits per pixel per color external) Grayscale: 10 bits per pixel internal 8 bits per pixel external Black and white: 10 bits per pixel internal 1 bits per pixel external Interface...

  • Page 86: Environmental Specifications

    Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Rated current 100 to 240 V model: 0.3 to 0.2 A 220 to 240 V model: 0.2 A Power consumption Operating: Approximately 11 W (100 to 240 V model) Ready mode: Approximately 5.8 W Sleep mode: Approximately 0.8 W Power off mode: Approximately 0.15 W Power consumption...
  • Page 87 Canada Safety: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 EMC: CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B Parent topic: Technical Specifications...

  • Page 88: Notices

    Notices Check these sections for important notices about your scanner. Note: Epson offers a recycling program for end of life Epson products. Please go to this site information on how to return your Epson products for proper disposal. Important Safety Instructions...

  • Page 89: Restrictions On Copying

    • Do not place or store the scanner outdoors, in a car, near excessive dirt or dust, water, heat sources, or in locations subject to shocks, vibrations, condensation, high temperature or humidity, direct sunlight, strong light sources, or rapid changes in temperature or humidity. •...

  • Page 90: Default Delay Times For Power Management For Epson Products

    1. DISPUTES, BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION, AND WAIVER OF CLASS ACTIONS AND CLASS ARBITRATIONS 1.1 Disputes. The terms of this Section 1 shall apply to all Disputes between you and Epson. The term "Dispute" is meant to have the broadest meaning permissible under law and includes any dispute, claim,...
  • Page 91 1.3 Pre-Arbitration Steps and Notice. Before submitting a claim for arbitration, you and Epson agree to try, for sixty (60) days, to resolve any Dispute informally. If Epson and you do not reach an agreement to resolve the Dispute within the sixty (60) days), you or Epson may commence an arbitration. Notice to Epson must be addressed to: Epson America, Inc., ATTN: Legal Department, 3840 Kilroy Airport Way,...
  • Page 92 Epson's last written offer, if any, to settle the Dispute, Epson will: (i) pay you $1,000 or the amount of the award, whichever is greater; (ii) pay you twice the amount of your reasonable attorney's fees, if any;...

  • Page 93: Trademarks

    Agreement by sending a written letter to the Epson Address within thirty (30) days of your assent to this Agreement (including without limitation the purchase, download, installation of the...

  • Page 94: Copyright Notice

    Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.
  • Page 95 This document and translations of it may be copied and furnished to others, and derivative works that comment on or otherwise explain it or assist in its implementation may be prepared, copied, published and distributed, in whole or in part, without restriction of any kind, provided that the above copyright notice and this paragraph are included on all such copies and derivative works.

  • Page 96: Libtiff Software Acknowledgment

    UnZipSFX binary (including SFXWiz) as part of a self-extracting archive; that is permitted without inclusion of this license, as long as the normal SFX banner has not been removed from the binary or disabled. 3. Altered versions--including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with new graphical interfaces, versions with modified or added functionality, and dynamic, shared, or static library versions not from Info-ZIP--must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the original source or, if binaries, compiled from the original source.

  • Page 97: A Note Concerning Responsible Use Of Copyrighted Materials

    A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product. While some countries' laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume. Contact your legal advisor for any questions regarding copyright law.

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