Epson - WorkForce ES-500W Wireless Document Scanner - Black

Name: Epson - WorkForce ES-500W Wireless Document Scanner - Black
Brand: Epson
SKU: 5689000
Rating: 4.5 (426 reviews)

Model: B11B228201

SKU: 5689000

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Key Specs
- Networking: Wireless
- Scan (Color) Speed: 35 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: B11B228201
- Product Name: WorkForce ES-500W Wireless 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 - 10.11.x
Dimensions
- Product Height: 6.9 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: 6.6 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: 240 inches
- Maximum Document Width: 8.5 inches
- Product Weight: 8.09 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Features
- Automatic Document Feeder Capacity: 50 sheets
- Automatic Document Feeder Included: true
- Scanner Type: Other
- 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: Legal
- Image Scanner Type: Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Scanner Info
- Scan (Monochromatic) Speed: 35 copies per minute (The number of monochromatic grayscale pages able to be scanned per minute.)
Included
- Included Software: ABBYY FineReader Sprint, EPSON Scan, NewSoft Presto! BizCard, 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.)
Other
- UPC: 010343920330

Share documents across multiple devices with this Epson wireless document scanner. Super-fast scanning capabilities handle 35 pages at per minute, and the 50-page auto document feeder easily keeps up with the scanning demands of your busy office. This Epson wireless document scanner can handle everything from ID cards to legal-sized documents, making it a one-stop workhorse.

Up to 600 x 600 dpi optical resolution (1200 x 1200 dpi interpolated resolution): To capture every word and image detail with clarity.
8.5" x 240" maximum scan size: Enables you to capture entire pages.
Up to 35 ppm scan speeds*: For rapidly preserving a variety of files. Duplex scanning helps you get the job done quickly.
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.
50-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.
Up to 600 x 600 dpi optical resolution (1200 x 1200 dpi interpolated resolution): To capture every word and image detail with clarity.
8.5" x 240" maximum scan size: Enables you to capture entire pages.
Up to 35 ppm scan speeds*: For rapidly preserving a variety of files. Duplex scanning helps you get the job done quickly.
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.
50-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

ABBYY FineReader Sprint, EPSON Scan, NewSoft Presto! BizCard, EPSON Document Capture
Epson WorkForce ES-500W Wireless Document Scanner
SuperSpeed USB cable
ABBYY FineReader Sprint, EPSON Scan, NewSoft Presto! BizCard, EPSON Document Capture
Epson WorkForce ES-500W Wireless Document Scanner
SuperSpeed USB cable

Q: can you scan directly to usb flash or to sd card?

A: Yes

Q: Can you scan directly to email?

A: The Epson Document Capture Pro software for Windows claims to be able to send the email through your email application or connect directly to an outbound SMTP server. There are even settings if your outbound email server requires authentication. I wasn't able to send via Outlook when I tried, got an error each time. I was able to send directly through my outbound SMTP server, but the attachment was named with the MIME type "application/octet-stream" instead of a normal filename. I renamed it to a .jpeg and was able to open it but obviously that's not very good. The Mac version, Document Capture, only seems to have the ability to use Apple Mail to send. I tried it but it didn't put the scan in the email as an attachment so not sure what may be wrong there. So looks like it may take some work to get it to email reliably even though it boasts of that feature.

Q: I scan loan documents that will have both letter and legal size paper that are mixed together and must be scanned in order the I receive them, can the scanner scan both letter and legal documents mix in with each other keep the sizes?

A: Sure you can.

Q: What format does it scan and save to jpg or pdf

A: Scans to BITMAP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, Multi-TIFF, PDF and Searchable PDF. It looks like you can also save to DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX via 'Document Capture Pro' as well.

Q: Does this scan two sided in a single action, or is it required to manually flip the pages to scan two sided?

A: It can easily copy both sides in a single action. Just choose that option on your computer with their easy to use program.

Q: Can this be networked through usb? do you have to network wireless?

A: Yes, this can be connected via a USB cord directly to your PC or PC docking station from the scanner. It works great wirelessly as well. This is a great scanner! We love it!

Q: Is there drivers or software available for Mac OS 10.15 (Catalina)? There seems to be a very limited compatibility for the Catalina OS. Thanks

A: Yes, it works. That’s the only reason I bought mine. My old Fujitsu was no longer compatible. This one is working fine with Catalina OS

Q: How does this scanner perform when scanning baseball cards? Does it scan front and back in a single pass and then bind the two images into one jpeg file? Does this scanner damage baseball cards after they pass through for their scan? Thank you!

A: I did not use to scan baseball cards but did recently use to scan photos and it was done in seconds. The photos were various sizes and you have the option to scan front and back into one JPEG or PDF. Or you can change your settings to scan single sided only as I did. Again, I love this scanner. Super fast!

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the WorkForce ES-500W Wireless Document Scanner's ease of use, scan quality, wireless functionality, and compact size. Many appreciate the straightforward setup process and reliable performance. However, some users have expressed dissatisfaction with the provided software and occasional paper handling challenges. A few users reported issues with the scanner jamming, though this was not a widespread concern.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Speedy and a lick as silk
This device was well packaged and easy to set up. It scans items quickly and easily of various sizes of photos and documents - automatically on both sides of there is writing on the item. Even though it’s wireless, it’s ideal to have it situated near a computer so you can decide where to file the digital images and move between scanning and saving. Dark photos don’t scan in as much detail but it’s not bad. It does not scan slides or negatives. The software is very good too; business cards, OCR for creating searchable documents and more.
Posted 5 years ago by StuffMart
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Compact and fast!
Not everyone has a need for a 50-sheet document scanner, but those of us who do, the Epson WorkForce ES-500W is a fast and reliable document scanner and has been a welcomed addition to my home office. The ES-500W quickly recognized and connected to my home network with ease and began downloading the software and necessary drivers, I was up and scanning in a matter of minutes. The wireless connectivity allows for scanning wirelessly so no need to be constantly wired to your computer. I was pleasantly surprised at the small footprint of this device, it's very compact and fits neatly upon the desk without being too big or bulky, and the rear paper guide serves as a cover and dust protector. Scanning couldn't be any easier, you place your documents in the rear tray face down and press the scan button. Scanning is quick at lower resolutions (up to 35 PPM) but slows down at higher settings, which is typical for all scanners. Scans to BITMAP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, Multi-TIFF, PDF and Searchable PDF. Scanned output is clean and easy to read, I've had no complaints from any of my clients regarding clarity or readability. The one-pass double-sided scanning is a blessing, no waiting for a duplexer to flip the paper over or having to flip the paper manually, both sides of the paper are scanned at the same time. This feature is either on or off though, would be nice if there were an option for automatic mode as some of the other options have. Initially I had issues with skewing of my scanned documents but after a quick stop in the settings I was able to correct this and now the results are nicely aligned. The 'Epson Scan 2' software is a bit Windows 95-ish to be perfectly honest but it gets the job done. Scanning directly to cloud storage via 'Epson Scan 2' is apparently absent, instead you must use 'Document Capture Pro'. And although Dropbox is one of the services advertised in literature I've seen online, I couldn't figure out how to do it, perhaps Dropbox support has been since discontinued? I'm not sure, but I had no issues sending to other cloud storage services, such as Google Drive or OneNote. The ES-500W also scans photographs fairly well. I threw a stack of 4x6 pictures at it and it scanned them all with no issues. The photos were scanned adequately however I did notice there were visible scan marks on some of the scanned images which I was unable to resolve via the settings, not a big deal far as I'm concerned after all this is a document scanner and not a photo scanner but it's nice to know I can quickly scan a photo if need be. The ES-500W also works great for scanning receipts and other miscellaneous paperwork lying about your home, scanning is fast and efficient, it's been excellent for getting rid of all the clutter on and around my desk. Overall, this is a pretty nice compact document scanner, it's fast & it's quiet, and other than the lack of Dropbox support which honestly I probably wouldn't use much anyway it's the perfect companion to my Workforce printer. I would recommend. This was a review for the Epson ES-500W Wireless Duplex Document Scanner that I received free of charge to do a beta test and review. All opinions expressed here are genuine and 100% my own, based solely on my observations during the beta period.
Posted 8 years ago by mendivil
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
An Excellent Document Scanner to remove Clutter
This is a review for the Epson ES-500W Wireless Duplex Document Scanner that I received free of charge to do a beta test and review. I got this scanner last week , I already have a copy ,print and scan device but the scanner I have is one doc at a time. So I have a suitcase full of documents which I am too lazy to scan and save a soft copy. But since I got this all powerful scanner I have scanned around 400 pages so far and more to go next weekend. You can get all the tech details from Epson site but here is what I saw The initial setup was easy with wire but setting up WI-FI was a little tricky . You need to get a direct connection with the wireless printer with your laptop ,then use the Epson .Net connection to WIFI and save settings. So I would suggest to look in FAQ section of Epson. But after one set up you are good to go. Document Pro application provided by Epson is great. You can skip blank pages, do Text enhancement, sharpen the image quality ,double sided scans , gray or color printer. I had some docs where the background was darker , 1099 from a bank ( its tax season) , but the application removed those dark background and the numbers in those blocks are visible. I like the searchable pdf’s so that after you have more docs you can search the words you are looking for. The size is very compact , you can put it in a very small space. The WIFI connectivity is also good . Depending on your internet speed. I have 25 mbps , 60 page doc I was able to do in 5 min. So Far I really liked the scanner and it is well worth the money and to remove clutter. But make sure you make backups or backups before you destroy your hard copy just to be safe and secure..
Posted 8 years ago by nishantgoyal