How do I load originals in the input tray?

• You can load originals that meet the document specifications in the input tray.
  1. Slide the cover latch to open the scanner.
     
  2. Press the  power button to turn on the scanner, if necessary.
     
  3. Extend the paper guide.
     
     

     Note: If you are loading an original that is 14.5 inches (368.3 mm) or longer, do not extend the paper guide.

  4. Raise the input tray edge guides and slide them all the way out.
     
  5. If you are loading a multi-page original, fan your stack of originals.

     Note: If you are loading an original that is 14.5 inches (368.3 mm) or longer, load only one sheet at a time.

     
     
  6. Stack the originals with the printed side facing down and slide the stack so the leading edge is at an angle as shown.
     
  7. Slide the mode selector to ADF and load standard originals into the input tray printed side down and top edge first. Slide in the originals until they meet resistance and the ready light becomes brighter.
     
  8. Slide the edge guides against the edges of the original.
     
     

     Note: If you are scanning originals that are 14.5 inches (368.3 mm) or longer, support the original as it enters into and ejects from the scanner as shown.
     

  Related references
  Original Document Specifications
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  Scanning
  

  Loading Receipts in the Input Tray

  You can load receipts that meet the specifications in the input tray.

  Note: Load only one receipt at a time.

  1. Slide the cover latch to open the scanner.
     
     

     Note: Do not extend the paper guide.

  2. Press the  power button to turn on the scanner, if necessary.
     
  3. Start the Epson Scan 2 program, select the Automatic Feeding Mode checkbox on the Main Settings tab, then click Scan. The Automatic Feeding Mode light on the scanner turns on.
     
     

     Note: Make sure to specify the correct Document Size in Epson Scan 2. If the receipt length is 34 inches (863.6 mm) or less, select Auto Detect (Long Paper) to detect the size automatically. If the receipt length is more than 34 inches (863.6 mm), select Customize and enter the paper size.

  4. Raise the input tray edge guides and adjust them to the width of the receipt.
     
  5. Slide the mode selector to ADF and load the receipt into the input tray printed side down and top edge first.
     
  6. Guide the receipt into the ADF and support it as it enters automatically into the scanner. (You can continue feeding receipts into the scanner, one after another, while the scanner is in Automatic Feeding Mode.)
     
  7. When you are finished scanning, press the  stop button on the scanner to close Automatic Feeding Mode.
  Related references
  Receipt Specifications
  Related information
  Scanning
  

  Loading Special Originals

  You can load envelopes or thick originals (such as post cards or business cards) in the input tray. Make sure the originals meet the specifications for special originals before loading them.

  Note: When scanning special originals, turn off the Detect Double Feed setting on the Main Settings tab in Epson Scan 2.

  1. Slide the cover latch to open the scanner.
     
  2. Press the  power button to turn on the scanner, if necessary.
     
  3. Extend the paper guide.
     
  4. Raise the input tray edge guides and slide them all the way out.
     
  5. Slide the mode selector to ADF.
     
  6. Do one of the following:
     • For an envelope, load it vertically in the input tray with the printable side down and the flap facing as shown. Slide in the envelope until it meets resistance and the ready light becomes brighter.
       
     • For thick originals, load them vertically in the input tray printable side down and top edge first. Slide in the originals until they meet resistance and the ready light becomes brighter.
       
  7. Slide the edge guides against the edges of the original.
     
  Related references
  Special Original Specifications
  Related information
  Scanning