Scanning to a Connected Computer

You can scan an original and save it to a connected computer using your product's control panel. The computer must be connected using a USB cable or connected to the same network as your product.

You can save the scanned file as a JPEG or PDF file. You can also set up custom scan settings using Event Manager and automatically scan using those settings on your product control panel.

Note: Be sure you have installed Epson Scan 2, Epson ScanSmart, and Event Manager on your computer before scanning to your computer.
  1. Place your original on the product for scanning.
  2. Select the  home icon, if necessary.
  3. Select Scan.


  4. Select Computer. You see a screen like this:


    Note: Select OK to close the information screen, if necessary.
  5. Select one of the following computer connections:
    • If your computer is connected to your product using a USB cable, select USB Connection.
      Note: Select Select a computer and select USB Connection, if necessary.
    • If your computer is connected to your product over a network, select Select a computer and select your computer from the displayed list. (If the computer is not listed, select Search Again.)
      Note: Select USB Connection and select a connected computer from the displayed list, if necessary.
  6. Select Save as PDF and choose one of the following options:
    • Preview on Computer to preview and edit the scan in Epson ScanSmart.
    • Save as JPEG to save the scanned image as a JPEG file.
    • Save as PDF to save the scanned document or image as a PDF file.
    Note: You can customize the settings for each of the options above using Event Manager.
  7. Select the Send or Save icon to start scanning. Your product scans your original and saves the scanned file to your computer.
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