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Scanning Using Document Capture (Mac OS)

This application allows you to perform various tasks such as saving the image to your computer, sending it by email, printing, and uploading to a server or a cloud service. You can also register scanning settings for a job to simplify scanning operations.

See the Document Capture help for details on the features.

Note:

Do not use the Fast User Switching function while using your scanner.

  1. Start Document Capture.

    Select Finder > Go > Applications > Epson Software > Document Capture.

    Note:

    You may need to select the scanner you want to use from the scanners list.

  2. Click .

    The Job List screen is displayed.

    Note:

    A preset job is available that allows you to save scanned images as a PDF. When using this job, skip this procedure and go to procedure 10.

  3. Click the + icon.

    The job setting screen is displayed.

  4. Set the Job Name.

  5. Make scanning settings on the Scan tab.

    • Source: Select the source where the original is placed. Select double-sided to scan both sides of the originals.
    • Document Size: Select the size of the original you placed.
    • Image Type: Select the color you want to use to save the scanned image.
    • Rotation: Select the rotation angle depending on the original you want to scan.
    • Resolution: Select the resolution.
    Note:

    You can also adjust the image using following items.

    • Text Enhancement: Select to make blurred letters in the original clear and sharp.

    • Correct Document Skew: Select to correct the slant of the original.

    • Skip Blank Page: Select to skip blank pages if there are any in the originals.

  6. Click Output, and then make the output settings.

    • Save in: Select the save folder for the scanned image.
    • Example of File Name: Display an example of the file name for the current settings.
    • Prefix Character: Set a prefix for the file name.
    • Date: Add the date to the file name.
    • Time: Add the time to the file name.
    • Page Counter: Add the page counter to the file name.
    • File Type: Select the save format from the list. Click Options to make detailed settings for the file.
  7. Click Destination, and then select the Destination.

    Destination setting items are displayed according to the destination you selected. Make detailed settings as necessary. Click the ? (Help) icon for details on each item.

    Note:
    • If you want to upload to a cloud service, you need to set up your account with the cloud service in advance.

    • If you want to use Evernote as the destination, download the Evernote application from the Evernote Corporation Website and install it before using this feature.

  8. Click OK to close the job settings screen.

  9. Click OK to close the Job List screen.

  10. Place the original.

  11. Select the job from the pull down list, and then click the icon.

    The selected job is performed.

  12. Follow the on-screen instructions.

    The scanned image is saved using the settings you made for the job.

    Note:

    You can scan the originals and send the scanned image without using the job. Click and make scanning settings, and then click Preview Scan. Next, click the destination to which you want to send the scanned image.