Epson - Workforce ES-300W Wireless Duplex Mobile Document Scanner - Black

Name: Epson - Workforce ES-300W Wireless Duplex Mobile Document Scanner - Black
Brand: Epson
SKU: 5705396
Rating: 4.4 (100 reviews)

Model: B11B242201

SKU: 5705396

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Key Specs
- Networking: Wireless
- Scan (Color) Speed: 25 copies per minute (The number of color pages able to be scanned per minute.)
- Scan Method: Single pass
- Duplex Scan Function: true
General
- Brand: Epson
- Model Number: B11B242201
- Product Name: Workforce ES-300W Wireless Duplex Mobile Document Scanner
- Color: Black
Connectivity
- Scanner Connectivity: USB 3.0, Wi-Fi
- Minimum System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10, Apple MacOS X 10.6.8 - 10.12.x
Dimensions
- Product Height: 2.6 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 11.3 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Maximum Document Length: 44 inches
- Maximum Document Width: 8.5 inches
- Product Weight: 2.91 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Features
- Automatic Document Feeder Capacity: 20 sheets
- Automatic Document Feeder Included: true
- Scanner Type: Document
- Scanner Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 (Refers to the number of pixels/dots, both horizontally and vertically, of the image produced by the scanner. Generally, the higher the resolution, the sharper and cleaner the produced image.)
- Document Size: Letter
- Image Scanner Type: Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Scanner Info
- Scan (Monochromatic) Speed: 25 copies per minute (The number of monochromatic grayscale pages able to be scanned per minute.)
- Scanner Bit Depth: 48 (Refers to the number of bits used to define each pixel in the captured image and determines the number of colors or tones that can be represented. Generally, the greater the bit depth, the better the image quality.)
Included
- Included Software: EPSON Scan, NewSoft Presto! BizCard, EPSON Document Capture Pro, ABBYY FineReader OCR, EPSON Document Capture
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- TWAIN Compliant: true (Products with this label are compliant with standards set by the TWAIN Working Group for regulating communication between software and digital imaging devices. Devices that are TWAIN compliant are compatible for use with each other without requiring additional software, even if they have different capabilities.)
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
Other
- UPC: 010343929067

Reduce clutter in your desk with this Epson WorkForce wireless document scanner. The portable design saves space in your office, and the wireless connectivity lets you scan documents to your smartphone, tablet or computer. Featuring a complete software suite and compatibility with most office software, this Epson WorkForce wireless document scanner is easy to use.

Up to 600 x 600 dpi optical resolution (1200 x 1200 dpi interpolated resolution): To capture every word and image detail with clarity.
48-bit internal color depth: Along with 24-bit external color depth for realistic detail.
8.5" x 44" maximum scan size: Enables you to capture entire pages.
Up to 25 ppm scan speeds*: For rapidly preserving a variety of files. Duplex scanning helps you get the job done quickly.
Portable design: Enables you to easily take the scanner on the go.
Easily scan a variety of documents: Including business card and plastic card.
Contact image sensor (CMOS CIS): Provides high-quality visuals.
3-color RGB LEDs: Enable fast scanning with no warm-up time.
20-sheet automatic document feeder: Helps you quickly complete your scanning tasks.
High-speed USB 3.0 interface: Offers easy connectivity.
Built-in Wi-Fi: Lets you upload images instantly to your laptop, desktop or mobile device.
ENERGY STAR certified: Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.

Whats Included

Epson WorkForce ES-300W
SuperSpeed USB cable
EPSON Scan, NewSoft Presto! BizCard, EPSON Document Capture Pro, ABBYY FineReader OCR, EPSON Document Capture

Q: I have many documents written in pencil that need to be scanned (because I homeschool). How clear does the pencil come out once scanned?

A: Here's an example for you. The first line is written in black ink (fine line pen). The second is written in pencil with normal pressure - not trying to make it intentionally dark, just normal writing. The third line is using extremely light pressure, so that the original image is pretty light. As you can see, both of the first two are very legible; the third barely shows. I don't have a standard #2 pencil, so I would say that a standard #2 pencil would actually write darker than these. I didn't mess with the settings; this is just the default. I think it would serve your purpose. I honestly love this printer because of the small footprint and the fact that the scans are quick and easy.

Q: Can this scanner detect pdf page size (i.e. 81/2 x 11 to 81/2x14) in one scan job? If 10 pages have both sizes does it have the ability to sort and scan this itself or do you have to do one page size at a time and then reset settings for the next size?

A: Hi Beau, The Epson ES-300W scanner can auto detect the document size being scanned. You need to manually sort the file to match the size of each scanned document. Hope this answers your inquiry. Regards, Eduard - The Epson Team.

Q: Is this compatible with Mac OS Catalina?

A: Yes, this is compatible with Mac OS Catalina.

Q: Will this work in my car with my USB port?

A: Yes, you can power this unit using the USB port.

Q: Does it scan double sided papers?

A: Hi AJ, The Epson WorkForce ES-300W scans both sides of paper in a single pass through the scanner. Regards, Mark - The Epson Team.

Q: Does this scanner scan pictures

A: Hello Yeya. Yes, however, the Epson WorkForce ES-300W was designed to be a portable document scanner. Regards, Bobby - The Epson Team.

Q: Hi - Can this scanner connect to a desktop PC and scan directly into word files. Can it also scan photographs into a desktop PC?

A: Yes, to all.

Q: What is the largest document size (width x length) that this scanner can scan? Are the scan out puts in JPEG or PDFs?

A: The maximum document scan size is 8.5" x 44". Scans can be saved in JPG or PDF formats.

Customers are saying

Customers praise the Workforce ES-300W Wireless Duplex Mobile Document Scanner for its excellent scan quality, ease of use, and compact size, making it ideal for portability. Positive feedback also highlights the long battery life and convenient features such as the adjustable paper feed and card slot. However, some users experienced challenges with the wireless setup process.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Epson - Workforce ES-300W
Won't work w/USB like the Epson - Workforce ES-200, So upgraded to this Epson - Workforce ES-300W, same thing, but I can use it w/WIFI, otherwise I would rate it 5 Star, works w/phone too. Talked to Tech. Support for an Hour, Results = Windows 10 is somehow Blocking the Scanners w/USB operation.
Posted 6 years ago by Adam
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Very compact and perfect for traveling, but...
This is a review for the ES-300W Wireless Portable Duplex Document Scanner that I received free of charge to do a beta test and review. Feb 2, 2017 21:54:26 After testing the Epson 300W Scanner, I've found it works...well enough... It has some great features, but they may not have been executed properly; it is very compact and perfect for traveling, but has several issues that I encountered during my tests and daily usage (test image/pdf gallery at the end). Before we lay out all the issues of the scanner, in what seems more like a crucifixion, let's first start with what is good about the scanner. ## The Good ## 1. Very quick scanning, it shoots through a stack of single-sided papers at 300DPI very fast and accurately. It was faster than my works Brother Workforce all-in-one 2. Built-in OCR PDF export, the built-in OCR scanning software is amazingly fast and accurate (only on desktop). 3. Very accurate automated rotation, adjusting, hole punch removal, and deskew, among other good settings. * The scanner was amazing at rotating and deskewing all scans automatically and only had issues 3 times where the paper was too dark or hand written. It correctly flipped picture, papers, business cards, ID cards and everything else I scanned. 4. The card slot, I love the quick card slot idea and when it worked, it was a nice touch (more on it below). * Card slot would be more useful if it was accessible while the cover was closed. 5. The settings, this scanner has so many settings on a PC it's amazing and they work pretty beautifully and quick. * Magazine/Newspaper mode & image stitching were not tested. 6. It's tiny, this thing really is portable (see pics) 7. Battery life is great. * Charged it and tested it out 2 weeks and I scanned several items during the testing; it still has power and still in my work bag. 8. Great image quality, it goes up to 1200DPI and looks great. 9. Small files created at higher DPI, even with 600DPI it created small image file sizes and PDFs. 10. Effortless double-sided scanning. * There are 2 scanning plates inside, making double-sided scanning just one step instead of 2 like other portable scanners I've tried. ## The Bad (very bad) ## The first issue is the wireless setup. 1. There is no way to setup the scanner without the PC or smartphone app companion; there's no WPS button on the device for easy configuration. 2. Using the smartphone app is overly convoluted, gaudy and glitchy with too many steps required; use manually switch to turn on AP, connect to es-300w direct AP and search for the scanner, then go through setup and manually add WiFi info, then manually turn the switch to WiFi mode and search again for the scanner. This is the procedure you need to do every time you need to switch networks. * this setup is ridiculously tedious and prone to errors. 3. The apps failed numerous times to find the scanner during setup. Big Issue #2 is the card slot: 1. The built-in card slot for business cards and plastic cards doesn't work for intended use. * Via the phone app it accepted no business cards (except 1 time) and "jammed." * Via Desktop the few times it actually worked to scan via the slot, it refused 5 business cards. * Only worked on 1 of my 5 plastic cards, American driver licenses; didn't accept old school ID cards, work ID or credit card. * For best results, you're required to set the size/type to auto and not business card or plastic card Scanning issues: 1. The business card setting with the card slot using my phone doesn't work. It scans but doesn't fit any business cards tested (American and Japanese). * Cards were cut off (last 1/4), but plastic card setting size worked for business cards but had issues (noted below) 2. WiFi scanning from phone and desktop have long delays between scans and settings, but DirectAP and USB were quicker. 3. Plastic card settings were the proper dimensions for business cards, but the cards (via the card slot) always shifted slightly causing the image to be missing part of the card. * Proper scanning with card slot requires auto size to be set and auto fix document skew. 4. Didn't work well on longer pieces of paper (within max allowed). Door knob flyer gets cut off at 11" every time, no matter what setting used. 5. Paper jams, the scanner jammed constantly; almost every business card in the card slot caused a jammed, long papers, thin papers, and multiple types of plastic cards, also caused jams. 6. Feed sensor is glitchy. Ever other scan attempt prompted me, saying there was nothing in the scanner (there was) and it would error out and make me start all over again. 7. You have to put documents in backward, instead of face up and natural feeling, you have to put them in facing down and it's not a natural feeling. 8. You can't have the phone app open if you're trying to use the desktop scan application. Phone application: 1. Missing half the settings that the PC has like OCR. 2. UI has a very old look and feel (like it's 5 years behind). PC Scanning: 1. No reference material for what certain options do, so you have to be versed in terminology or quick with Google. Image quality: 1. Anything under 300DPI looked pretty horrible. Another item to note, the scanner is missing built-in cloud connection and storage. For a compact travel scanner, you would think it would have scanning to cloud network built-in or onboard storage so you can scan on the go quickly and have it saved without the need to have a phone or PC available. !!! REVIEW VERDICT: I would not purchase this scanner as it is for the suggested retail price, but if it was on sale for $100 I might. !!! Scanning test examples can be linked if requested.
Posted 8 years ago by hakarune
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Look No Further - Portable Document Scanner
As the saying goes, "looks can be deceiving," and this was surely the case of the Epson Workforce ES-300W Document Scanner. Upon first glance, I was thought the unit was too small and not powerful enough to scan the plethora of business documents I seem to accrue day in and day out. After five days of use, I found the unit to be responsive, fast, and most of all, useful. It has a whisper sound and the document feeding was exacting. Unboxing was easy - compartmentalized with the cable, USB cord and instructions readily available. The manual was straightforward and had a detailed setup process. The unit was standalone and there was no need to attach or detach any items - it was truly convertible. The front latch allowed for the unit to be opened easily and for the feeding mechanism to be unfurled. The URL to download the software/drivers was clear. Initially, I had trouble with the Wi-Fi connection, but after using the USB cable, I was able to circumvent this snafu. The Epson Capture Pro software had a user-friendly interface that made it very simple to navigate when scanning and naming documents with selected file formats. The instructions also clearly stated to place documents with the printed side facing down. I had scanned numerous items in the past few days, including a 33-page report in one sitting. The Epson Workforce ES-300W scanned through it with effortless ease and in less than 75 seconds! The text was crisp, bold, and there was a nice border surrounding each page. The unit is portable – which is a nice touch especially since I am frequently on the go. Most importantly, this scanner affords me the flexibility to upload documents in the cloud for easy reference and organization. * This is a review for the ES-300W Wireless Portable Duplex Document Scanner that I received free of charge to do a beta test and review.
Posted 8 years ago by Savio11