How do I scan a document so I can edit the text in word processing software?

• You can scan a document using a process called OCR (Optical Character Recognition). To edit the text, use a word processor with your output format.

  To scan and use OCR, you can use the Epson ScanSmart software. Epson ScanSmart is included with your product. You can save the scanned image in a variety of formats. If you select Searchable PDF as the File type setting, you can select the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) language.

  Character types and originals that may be difficult for OCR software to recognize include:

  • Handwritten text
  • Items that have been copied from other copies
  • Faxes
  • Text with tightly spaced characters
  • Text that is in tables or underlined
  • Cursive or italic fonts and font sizes less than 8 points
  • Originals with creases or wrinkles