Original Document Specifications

You can load original documents that meet these specifications in your scanner.

Note: To scan delicate originals or originals that are easily wrinkled, use an optional carrier sheet (part number B12B819451). Epson Smart Panel does not support scanning with a carrier sheet.

Paper type	Paper size	Paper weight
Plain paper Fine paper Recycled paper	Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	9 to 72 lb (35 to 270 g/m²)
	Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm])
	A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
	A5 (5.8 × 8.2 inches [148 × 210 mm])
	B5 (7.2 × 10.1 inches [182 × 257 mm])
	B6 (5 × 7.2 inches [128 × 182 mm])
	A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches [105 × 148 mm]) A7 (2.9 × 4.1 inches [74 × 105 mm]) A8 (2.1 × 2.9 inches [52 × 74 mm])	12 to 72 lb (46 to 270 g/m²)
Long paper	Width: 2.0 to 8.5 inches (50.8 to 216 mm) Height: 2.0 to 72 inches (50.8 to 1828.8 mm)	9 to 72 lb (35 to 270 g/m²)
Postcards	3.9 × 5.8 inches (100 × 148 mm)	9 to 72 lb (35 to 270 g/m²)
Paper business cards	2.1 × 3.4 inches (55 × 89 mm)	12 to 72 lb (46 to 270 g/m²)

Note: Epson Smart Panel does not support scanning long papers.

Caution:

Do not load the following types of originals in the scanner, or they may be damaged or may damage the scanner:

Originals with an uneven surface such as letterhead paper
Originals with crinkles or fold lines
Curled originals
Coated paper
Originals with punch holes
Originals with folded corners
Photos or photo paper*
Originals with labels or stickers*
Originals with staples or paper clips
Originals with sticky notes attached*
Ripped originals*
Originals with carbon paper backing*
Perforated originals*
Booklets
Non-paper originals such as clear files, fabric, and metal foil
Originals with glue attached
Heavily wrinkled or curled originals
Transparent originals such as overhead projector film
Originals with wet ink

*You can only scan these originals by using the carrier sheet.

Note: Photos scanned using a document scanner may not have the same color depth as the original. Use a flatbed photo scanner for best results.