Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass

You can place originals up to this size on the scanner glass: Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) or A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]).

Note: To view animated instructions on how to place originals on the scanner glass, press the

help button and select How To > Place Originals > Scanner Glass.

Note: When originals are placed in the ADF and on the scanner glass, priority is given to the originals in the ADF.

Open the document cover.

Caution:

Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when opening or closing the document cover.

Note: If there is any dust or dirt on the scanner glass, the scanning range may expand to include it, so the image of the original may be displaced or reduced. Remove any dust and dirt on the scanner glass before scanning.
Place your original facedown on the scanner glass with the top facing into the corner. Slide the original to the edges of the indicated corner.

Note: If you are using Epson ScanSmart to scan multiple photos at once, just make sure they are at least 0.2 inch (4.5 mm) away from the edge of the scanner glass and at least 0.8 inch (20 mm) away from each other.

Note: If you are placing an ID card on the scanner glass, position the card 0.19 inch (5 mm) from the corner of the scanner glass.

Note: When placing bulky originals such as books, prevent exterior light from shining directly onto the scanner glass.
Close the document cover gently to keep your original in place.
Caution:

Do not push down on the document cover or scanner glass or you may damage the product.

Warning: Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the document cover or you may be injured.

Remove your originals after scanning. If you leave the originals on the scanner glass for a long time, they may stick to the glass surface.

Parent topic: Placing Originals on the Product

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