Epson WorkForce DS-40  User Manual

The Epson WorkForce DS-40 is a portable document scanner designed for mobile professionals who require flexibility and efficiency in their scanning tasks. Weighing only 1.1 pounds, this lightweight device is easy to carry, making it ideal for on-the-go use.

Key Features

• Wireless Connectivity: The DS-40 is equipped with Wi-Fi capabilities, allowing users to scan documents directly to smartphones, tablets, laptops, or cloud services such as Google Drive™, Evernote®, and SharePoint®.
• PC-Free Scanning: One of its standout features is the ability to check scan quality without needing a computer. This functionality allows users to view scans on their mobile devices immediately after scanning.
• Versatile Document Handling: It can scan various document types including receipts and business cards, with a maximum document size of 8.5” x 36”.
• Battery-Powered Operation: The scanner operates on four AA batteries, enabling true portability without the need for an external power source.

Scanning Performance
The DS-40 offers tools such as text enhancement, skew correction, color enhancement, and color drop-out features that facilitate high-quality scans. Users can create editable text documents and searchable PDFs easily. The scanner supports TWAIN interface for integration with third-party document management software.

Setup and Usability
Setting up the DS-40 is straightforward:

1. For PC use: Install the software, connect via USB, and calibrate using the provided calibration sheet.
2. For mobile use: Download the Epson Scan app on your device, install batteries in the scanner, switch to Wi-Fi mode, and connect through the app.

Users can choose between scanning directly to a mobile device or a PC. The scanner’s performance includes scanning speeds of approximately 11 seconds per page, with battery life capable of handling around 250 letter-size pages on one set of batteries.

Limitations
While the DS-40 performs adequately for most tasks, it has some limitations:

• It only scans in simplex (one-sided) mode; duplex scanning requires rescanning each page manually.
• Text recognition may not be as advanced as some competitors; smaller font sizes may not be accurately recognized.

Overall, the Epson WorkForce DS-40 is a practical choice for those seeking a portable scanner that balances functionality with ease of use.