Saving a Scan as an Office Format File

You can use Document Capture Pro to save your scans in one of the following Microsoft Office file formats: Microsoft Word (.docx), Microsoft Excel (.xlsx), or Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx).
Note: The settings may vary, depending on the software version you are using. See the help information in Document Capture Pro for details.
  1. Load your original in the product.
  2. Do one of the following to start Document Capture Pro:
    • Windows 10: Click and select Epson Software > Document Capture Pro.
    • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Document Capture Pro.
    • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select Epson Software > Document Capture Pro.
  3. Select the Simple Scan tab. You see a window like this:


  4. If you want to select specific scan settings for the scan, click the Scan Settings button, select any displayed settings you want to use, and click OK.
    Note: See the help information in Document Capture Pro for details.
  5. Do one of the following:
    • To scan the front side of an original, select SCAN single sided.
    • To scan both sides of an original,select SCAN double sided.
    Your product starts scanning and you see the Edit Scanned Results window.
  6. View and edit the scanned pages as necessary and click Next when you are finished.
    Note: See the help information in Document Capture Pro for details.
  7. Click one of the destination icons (except Print) to choose where to send your scanned files. You see the settings window.
  8. Select the Office format file you want to use from the File Type drop-down list.
    Note: The first time you select an Office format file you are prompted to download a plug-in update for Microsoft Office files. Select Yes to download and install the plug-in.
  9. Click Option to display additional settings.
  10. Select any additional settings as necessary and click OK.
    Note: See the help information in Document Capture Pro for details.
  11. Confirm your settings and click Complete. Your originals are saved in the Office file format you selected.
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