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Epson DS-C490 Compact Desktop Document Scanner with Auto Document Feeder

The powerful and fast compact desktop document scanner for efficient workspaces.

Get the most out of your workspace and stay on track with the hustle and bustle of work with the fast and compact DS-C490. Remarkably small and lightweight, this scanner features a vertical paper feed system and saves up to 60 percent of desk space1, so you can stay productive even when space is limited. The powerful DS-C490 delivers brilliant images at high speeds, scanning 2-sided documents at up to 40 ppm/80 ipm2. It also accommodates a wide variety of media—including cards, passports and other document types—and a 20-page Auto Document Feeder (ADF) makes it easy to scan in batches. The DS-C490 scans papers of varying sizes up to 215.9 mm x 5580 mm3, giving it great versatility. In addition, intelligent image adjustments4 such as automatic cropping and dirt detection allow for incredible image quality. Engineered for the rigors of a commercial environment, the DS-C490 comes with powerful Epson® Document Capture Pro software5 and includes TWAIN and ISIS® drivers for seamless integration with most document management systems.

 

  • Saves 60 percent of desk space with compact design1
  • Capture two sides in one pass as fast as 40 ppm/80 ipm2
  • 20-page Auto Document Feeder
  • Scan documents of varying sizes up to 215.9 mm x 5580 mm3

The Epson WorkForce DS-C490 document scanner is a compact desktop solution suitable for both individuals and businesses. Its versatile scanning capabilities cater to various types of media and documents. Additionally, the scanner features a convenient USB connection, ensuring easy and reliable connectivity for seamless scanning operations.

FAST AND EFFICIENT
The DS-C490 enables duplex scanning at speeds of up to 40 ppm / 80 ipm, significantly enhancing office productivity. It is also equipped with a 20-sheet ADF, which offers convenient scanning capabilities.

 

ULTRA COMPACT
The DS-C490 is a lightweight scanner with a handle grip at the back for easy carrying, ensuring convenient portability. The scanner also comes with a cable management tray to keep cables organised and avoid workspace clutter.
Dimensions (W x D x H):296 x 104 x 125 mm
Weight:1.9kg

 

VERSATILE SCANNING
The DS-C490 effortlessly handle long documents, boasting a maximum scan size of 215.9 x 3,048 mm. Additionally, the scanner can scan documents weighing up to 127 gsm for vertical scanning and 413 gsm for straight path scan, including fragile, torn, folded papers using a carrier sheet. They are also equipped to scan passports using a passport carrier sheet.
By utilising the unique path position selector, users can seamlessly switch between the vertical and straight path modes.

 

Vertical Path Scan
The vertical path scan feature allows for effortless scanning in narrow spaces and efficient document handling. This makes it particularly suitable for settings with limited desk space, such as hospital front desks, hotel receptions, and similar environments.

*Postcard with thickness of more than 190 g/m2 need to be scanned in the straight path position.

Straight Path Scan
The straight path scan feature allows you to easily scan thick documents such as passports, plastic cards, and envelopes, making it a versatile scanning solution.

^Require carrier sheet.
#Require passport carrier sheet.

SOFTWARE ENHANCEMENTS
Epson Scan 2
Document edges such as folds, tears, border shadows and punch holes in original documents can be easily scanned, patched up, and improved by utilising the surrounding document’s colours.

Document Capture Pro*
Simplify your scanning workflow and automate your scanning tasks for processing or send documents to cloud storage services. Convert documents into Searchable PDF files or editable Office documents with built-in OCR capability. Documents can be named and sorted into different folders conveniently by detecting barcodes, text characters and various methods. You can also capture text and barcode information from documents including Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) of travel documents.
*Limited functionality for Mac version of Document Capture.

USER-FRIENDLY FEATURES

Reliable Scanning
The kit includes a robust user-replaceable assembly roller, designed for a high daily duty cycle of 5,000 sheets.

Double Feed Length Detection
This function signals the scanner to automatically stop when it detects that multiple document sheets have been fed at the same time.

Automatic Feeding Mode
The Automatic Feeding Mode enables large volumes of documents to be scanned continuously.

Paper Protection Function
To safeguard important documents, the scanner is equipped with a feature that automatically suspends scanning if it detects excessive pressure on the rollers or if the document becomes skewed, therefore effectively preventing staples from causing any damages.

Glass Dirt Detection
The DS-C490 also feature advanced dirt detection technology taken from our established range of A4 sheet-fed scanners that alerts users when and where the scanner glass needs to be cleaned.


 

Epson Device Admin (EDA)
Epson Device Admin allows you to manage, monitor and configure your Epson device fleet effortlessly. Compatible with a large range of networked printers and scanners, all information can be easily viewed via one smart, intuitive interface.

 

 

What's in the box:

 

Scanning:


Scanner Type: A4 sheet-fed, simplex colour scannerSensor Type: Colour Contact Image Sensor (CIS) x 2Scanning Method: Fixed carriage and moving documentLight Source: RGB LED x 2Optical Resolution: 600 x 600 dpiOutput Resolution: 50 – 1,200 dpi (in 1 dpi increments)Bit Depth: Colour: 30-bit input, 24-bit output
Grayscale: 10-bit input, 8-bit output
Black and White: 10-bit input, 1-bit outputMin Document Size: 50.8 x 50.8 mmMax Document Size: 215.9 x 5580 mmSupported Paper Weight: Vertical Path: 40 – 127 g/m2, Less than A6 size: 40 – 209 g/m2
Straight Path: 40 – 413 g/m2Output File Formats: Epson Scan 2: JPEG, TIFF, Multi-TIFF, PDF, Searchable PDF, BMP, PNG
Document Capture Pro (Win): JPEG, BMP, PDF, Searchable PDF, TIFF, Multi-TIFF, PNG, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX

Scan Speed:


Resolution (Colour / Monochrome): 300 dpi: 40 ppm / 80 ipm

ADF Specifications:


Automatic Duplex Scanning: Yes

Connectivity:


Standard: USB 3.0

Notes:

1 In vertical path scanning position compared to Epson® DS-530 II with trays extended. | 2 Based on letter-sized scans at 300 dpi in Black-and-White, Grayscale or Color Mode, using the USB interface. | 3 Optional carrier sheet required. | 4 See User’s Guide for details. | 5 At 200 dpi. Maximum scan length will vary by resolution. | * Epson Document Capture Pro software for Windows® only; Epson Document Capture for Mac® only.