Changing the Power Off and Sleep Timer Settings

You can use the Epson Scan 2 Utility to change the time period before the scanner enters sleep mode and turns off automatically.
  1. Do one of the following to access the Epson Scan 2 Utility:
    • Windows 11: Click , then search for Epson Scan 2 Utility and select it.
    • Windows 10: Click and select EPSON > Epson Scan 2 Utility.
    • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Epson Scan 2 Utility.
    • Windows (other versions): Click or Start, and select All Programs or Programs. Select EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2 Utility.
    • Mac: Open the Applications folder, open the Epson Software folder, and select Epson Scan 2 Utility.
  2. Click the Power Save tab.


  3. Select the length of time after which you want the scanner to go to sleep as the Sleep Timer setting.
  4. Select the length of time after which you want the scanner to automatically turn off when not in use as the AC power or AC adapter setting. You can also select Power Off If Disconnected to turn off the timer.
  5. Turn on the Direct Power On setting if you want the scanner to turn on when it is connected to the power source, without pressing the power button.
  6. Click Set to save the settings.
  7. Close the Epson Scan 2 Utility.
Parent topic: Product Basics