Support Scanners WorkForce Series Epson WorkForce ES-500W

How do I scan a document with Epson ScanSmart?

  • You can scan and review documents in Epson ScanSmart.

    Note: The images in this guide show Windows screens. Mac screens may be slightly different.

    Note: Receipt Manager is available for select scanner models. Availability varies by country.

    1. Load your original into the scanner. See your scanner's User's Guide for instructions.
    2. Start the scan by doing one of the following:
      • Press the  start or  scan button on the scanner. Epson ScanSmart automatically opens on your computer and the scan job begins. (The default is double-sided scanning.)

        Note: You can change the scanning button default in the  Settings menu.

      • Open Epson ScanSmart on your computer. Do one of the following:
        • Windows 10: Click > Epson Software > Epson ScanSmart.
        • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Epson ScanSmart.
        • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select Epson Software > Epson ScanSmart.
        • Mac: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and select Epson ScanSmart.

        You see a screen like this:


    3. Select a scan option. The scan job begins and your original feeds through the scanner. When scanning is complete, you see a screen like this:
    4. You can review, edit, or reorder the scanned images as follows:
      • Select Scan more to scan more originals.
      • Select Delete to delete selected scanned images.
      • Select a rotate option to rotate each scanned image.
      • If you scanned double-sided, select On or Off for Include back sides if you want to keep or discard the back sides of scanned images.
    5. When you are finished reviewing the scanned images, click Next. You see a screen like this:
    6. Select an option to save, send, or print the scanned images. See the links below.
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    Customizing Action Icons
    Changing the Scan Application
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