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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 515 reviews

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Customers admire the WorkForce ES-580W's fast scan speed, ease of use, and intuitive touchscreen. Many appreciate its compact size, wireless functionality, and straightforward setup process. Positive feedback also highlights the reliable performance and convenient duplex scanning capabilities. While some find the price a bit high, the overall experience is largely positive.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Scan speed, Touchscreen
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Scanning Device with versatile features.

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    The Epson Workforce ES-580W Wireless Color Document Scanner is an excellent document scanning device that is well suited for home or office use. This Sheet-fed 1-pass duplex color document scanner comes with an AC adapter and power cable, SuperSpeed USB Cable, a 100-sheet feeder, and 2 Start Here Posters and Notices documents – both in multiple languages. The document scanner has 2 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 inputs on the back - a USB A-Type for connecting this to a device via a cable and a USB B-Type for connecting a USB drive for storing scanned documents. The key features of this scanner are: • 4.3” Touchscreen • Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Connectivity • 600 dpi Optical Resolution / 1200 DPI interpolated resolution • 3-color RGB LED light source • 30-Bit Color and 24-bit Grayscale output • Up to a 35 ppm/70 ipm (images per minute) scan speed. • TWAIN Driver Support. Additional specifications include: • Can scan up to an 8.5 x 53” document at 600 dpi. Lower resolutions can handle larger 8.5” lengths. • Daily Duty Cycle of 4,000 sheets. • OS Support includes Windows 10, 8, and 7, as well as Mac OS X 10.11.X to 10.15.X • Included software is Epson ScanSmart software and Presto! BizCard® OCR (internet connection required to download) Usage impressions: This Device is an extremely easy to set up and provides excellent value and functionality. The setup is quick and only has 3 steps on the Start Here Poster. Much like any printing device, one of these steps is to remove all the shipping tape from the device and the other is to download the software. The primary connection method for the device is via a wireless connection. The system can connect to Windows and Mac devices as well as Android and IOS devices. For the mobile OS devices, you must download the Epson Smart Panel App from either Google Play or the App Store The device you are connecting to must be on the same wireless network as the scanner and it will be found by the software package. Within minutes I was connected via a windows laptop and ready to scan. Once connected you can initiate scans from a computer or smart device just place the originals and set the scan settings in the app and hit scan. The first test I ran was 2 notebooks that my wife wanted to scan so that she could share this information with relatives. The first notebook was 115 pages and they all fit without issue in the sheet feeder of the device. A few clicks and about 3 minutes later I had the entire notebook in a PDF document ready to share. The second one was actually a few more pages and I split that pack into two and again it had no issues with the scanning. In under 10 minutes, I had 3 PDF documents totaling about 500 pages ready to go. Quite impressive and the single-pass duplex scanning of this device really speeds up to process of scanning and it reduces the chances of the device jamming as the paper does not have to be reoriented. The sheet feeder is rated at 100 pages and can handle mixed sizes of paper for quick scanning. When using originals of mixed sizes, the manual states to order the scans with the widest sizes toward the back of the sheet feeder – which means they will be scanned first. Other options besides scanning to a smart device or a computer include scanning to a network folder, scanning to email, scanning to the cloud, and scanning to an external USB device. For scanning to a network folder, you must first set up the network folder which can be reached by SMB. FTP, FTPS, WebDAV via HTTP or HTTPS, or WSD in Windows 7 and higher. The device can scan for shared drives across the network via the SMB protocol. For email, you must configure additional settings to an email server. For Cloud, you must link the device to your Epson Connect account. USB device scanning simply requires you to plug the drive into the back of the device via the USB A-Type connector. In addition to scanning documents for storage in electronic format, this device would be great for those that get checks and need to scan them in for deposit. Another use case for this device is the scanning of photographs, however, this is one area where this device can have trouble and the manual explicitly states that they can be damaged by the machine. To do this they recommend using an optional carrier sheet – basically a sleeve to protect the original. Unfortunately, these sleeves are quite expensive. The manual further recommends using a flatbed scanner for photos to get the best color reproduction. They also make other products for the scanning of photos. The device has an MSRP of $399.99, which is a good price for this scanner. It would be a great price at $349.99, and a steal at $299.99. Overall, this scanner has great versatility and capabilities. This document can allow one to archive in electronic form many documents that one may have in paper form and thus saving you physical storage spaced in your file drawers. Pros: versatility, Speed, connectivity. Cons: Lack of direct photo scanning, possible need to use expensive carrier pages.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Scan speed
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Scanner

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    WorkForce ES-580W Wireless Duplex Touchscreen Desktop Document Scanner. Quite simple to set up and begin scanning. It is as simple as, unpackage, connect the top feed cartridge, connect the power, a couple of easy acknowledgements on the ES-580W 4.3” touchscreen, download the Epson ScanSmart software to our ZenBook, and scan. It is really that simple. I set the ES-580W up to communicate, wireless, with my ASUS ZenBook 14. The package does come with a hard wire to connect your Espon ES-580W to your computer, tablet, or notebook however I chose to connect wirelessly and it was simple and works great. The scanning speed and end-result is impressive. I was accustomed to using a flatbed scanner and as you may know these do take a little time and effort to complete any scanning project. I loaded the ES-580W with 10 sheets of documents w/graphics and two pages that were just graphics with a lot of detail, b/w and color. The ES-580W interacted with our ZenBook quickly and the speed and accuracy of the scanning was incredible. I repeated this process multiple times and the ES-580W performed flawlessly. 10 pages, 1 sided, in 18 seconds. The scanned documents/graphics are excellent, you could not see the difference from the scanned items to the originals. I scanned a lot of documents, documents with b/w graphics and colored graphics, and graphics with a lot of intricate art in both b/w and color and the results were great every time. Lots of options for saving your scanned items. Example: Touch the “Computer” button, computer you chose to send the scans to, 1 sided or 2 sided, and press scan. From the Epson software you can save the scanned items to your computer. The same procedure is applied if sending to a Network Folder/FTP, Email, Cloud, Memory Device, or WSD (if set up). A couple of touch controls on the 4.3” touchscreen and your good to go. The ES-580W is compact yet powerful.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Scan speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great scanner

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    this scanner was easy to set up,speed is great,no jamming so far.perfect replacement for the old one .love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Scan speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exceeded Expectations for a difficult assignment.

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    I had to find a desktop scanner that could handle some "heavy hitter" tasks. I needed to scan some folded-up, creased and curled Wills and Trust Agreement legal documents that were printed on 8 1/2 by 14 legal size paper. Job requirements dictate that I produce legible vibrant fascimiles that are archive quality and exibit a sharp image. Just to be safe. I gently guided the lower sections of the curled paperwork as they fed into the scanner. This Epson Workforce Desktop scanner did not disappoint! This scanner is up to the task and produced for me a beautiful document that by far exceeded my expectations. I say this because to scan text that is printed on wrinkled folded paper poses some extra challenges for a scanner. I did a little prep work to try to smooth out the folds and creases by hand. The rest is history. The onscreen scanning app package was easy to use, and it allowed me to preview my completed work and save it to the destination of my choice- a desktop computer folder, or upload it to the cloud. The imagery of the finished product was so nice! For what this scanner CAN accomplish for you, I think that this Epson is a great value for the investment price. I'm impressed!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Scan speed, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great scanner

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    This is great for scanning letters, documents , letters and so much more. You can set it up for double sided scanning and it even skips blank pages . This is perfect for my everyday needs , It scans everything very quickly . Getting it setup and ready to go was a pain though. My biggest issue was the software, it's ok . At first I constantly lost connection when connected to wifi , so I had to turn everything off and back on several times. After that it was good to go . With this Epson scanner I just load the paper and set the destination to where I want to scan it . I love that it's also wireless , I can use this product from the app on my phone , when I'm not near my computer. So far I haven't experienced any paper jams . The touchscreen is was to navigate everything quickly. The only thing I haven't tried so far is scanning directly to a USB memory drive without having to use my computer . I'm pretty sure I will need to sooner or later , that's a cool feature . Overall I'm very satisfied with this amazing scanner and it doesn't take up much counter space. This is a review for the Epson Workforce Es-580W Wireless Duplex Touchscreen Scanner that I received free of charge to do a beta test and review .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Scan speed
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    An Overall Very Good Office Scanner

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    More people than ever are working from home right now, and with that involves having to do things like scan documents to send to coworkers and/or clients. While many all-in-one printers have scan functions, they may be slow to use, may not allow for many sheets at a time, or may not have the ability to scan two-sided documents. Enter the Epson Workforce ES-580W dedicated scanner. Epson now sells a variety of scanners, from portable models, to deluxe wireless desktop models like the ES-580W, and several in-between. These scanners are for people who typically need to scan larger jobs (up to 100 pages via the paper holder), or double-sided documents quickly and easily. The unit itself is smaller than the typical printer, at just under 12 inches wide by just over 8 inches deep. A paper holder tray attaches to the back and extends several inches so you can stack your scan jobs on it, and it feeds the pages down, through the machine, and out onto a paper catch tray on the front. A 4.3 inch touch screen on the front allows you to do many functions on their own without needing a computer, but software can be downloaded to give you ultimate control over your scans and scanner settings. Many will use this to scan directly into a desktop or laptop, but with Apple or Android apps, you can also scan wirelessly into a tablet or your smart phone as well. Options are also included to scan to a USB drive directly on the machine, or, scan to any number of common cloud services, email, or convert scans into editable Microsoft Word/Excel documents. You can of course, connect it directly to a computer via USB cable (included), too. In other words, if you need to do something with a scan, most likely, the 580W can do it. Installation was admittedly a bit, well, “quirky”. The Epson Scansmart software is the most common one you’ll use, and after downloading it and setting up the initial setup screens on the scanner, I had a hard time getting the scanner to “see” my computer(s) even though wifi showed strong on the unit itself. The computers would activate the scanner from the software to the scanner, but the scanner could not find the computers on it’s screen to scan from it to them in the reverse order. Trial and error led me to a not-so-obvious way to choose the scanner from the software and somehow this told the scanner the computer was now there, and it would work in reverse, etc. Quite confusing, and one of only two negative marks I’ll give this device. But once you figure it out, you’ll be able to navigate around to using the machine. Once working, the scanner worked fine. Scans zipped through the machine incredibly fast, scanning on both sides, and appearing on the software screen to be saved or sent where I needed them to go. As a matter of fact, via the settings, I actually switched it to “slow” which is still fast, and I found yielded slightly better scan results. You can of course, change the scan resolution from it’s default of 200 dpi (dots per inch) down to 75dpi, or all the way up to 1200dpi. Do remember that the higher the dpi, the sharper your scans, but the larger your file sizes will be once scanned! Most will again, probably save the file(s) to their computers to use or send manually, but you can set things up to send to a variety of locations from the Epson screen. You can also download the “Epson Smart Panel” mobile app on your Android or Apple phone or tablet, and so long as they are connected on the same wifi network as the scanner, scan directly into the mobile app so you can save and send documents via your phone or tablet. The app is more basic than the computer software, but gets the job done. You can send items directly from the scanner using the touch screen controls to your mobile computer/devices as well once they are set up and again, if they are on the same network/wifi as the scanner. While scanners like this are primarily designed to do documents, the ES-580W actually CAN do photograph scanning as well. Photo scans were decent – detail was ok but the dynamic range (details in shadow and very bright areas) falls a bit short as does fine detail, but for general photo storage and archiving I think most will be happy with this as a side function of this scanner. Aside from the quirky software, I have one other gripe, and that’s the omission of a dust cover for the scanner, or any way to fold the paper tray down and over the top as to cover the top paper opening. With a top loading design like this, dust, pet hair, and other air cooties will quickly drift down into the scanning area, dirtying up your scans. The scanner has something in the software to detect this but really, it will lead to you having to air blow it out frequently to keep your scans clean. Epson really should include a basic plastic cover for these for this purpose! In the meantime, put one together yourself to keep it clean inside. Other than the two gripes though, I really like the 580W. It’s very handy in today’s at-home working environment, but will work in an office as well if you’re lucky enough to be able to actually go into work, too. It’s fast, makes good scans, and will save you time once you get the hang of it, especially for large scan projects up to 100 pages. I recommend it. If you really don’t need the wireless/wifi aspect to it, check out the similar Epson models that connect directly to your computer via USB, that offer many of the same functions at a reduced price. Recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Scan speed
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Extremely Fast, Simple, Small Footprint!

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    Lightweight, Extremely Portable. My most use is USB cable to my office laptop. Super fast scanning multiple pages with excellent resolution to my laptop and sending email via PDF is a breeze. Just download smart scan from Epson support very simple and easy to use. Network option WI-FI connect fast and easy also. So many connect, store and send options and all work excellent. By far this my most useful office scanning tool. Very solid and sturdy built I highly recommend this scanner excellent for home, office and student use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Much Improved and Independent Scanner

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    I am moderately familiar with Epson scanners. Our company provides us the DS-530 models. I absolutely love them, and they are big improvement over similar models from other "big name" brands. The biggest limitation of that model is that it only connects via USB. In a general sense, the Epson scanners of this type are extremely quick, can do 2-sided scans in a single pass, and are loaded with configuration options to get your scan looking the way you want it and saved to the location you want it (at least on your computer). I knew from the description that this scanner went well beyond the boundaries of just scanning to the device it's connected to over USB. You can scan to a computer, to a network folder, to a portable device (such as a thumb drive or portable hard drive), to Cloud accounts (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Evernote, and Box), or scan and email yourself (or someone else) the document(s). Even better, once fully configured, you could set this scanner up anywhere you want, as you no longer need to have a computer nearby. Well, almost. I had some trouble, but I'll explain. The scanner took less than 5 minutes to set up (once I got all of the packaging undone and the shipping tape removed from the device. I literally plugged in the power cable, turned the unit on, tapped the screen where the Wi-Fi symbol was, input my Wi-Fi password, and I was good to go. The software needed on your computer must be downloaded from the website (no CD included). It installs drivers and the ScanSmart software. This can be used to to make an incredible number of setting changes, and then launch the scan job. I did have one problem with this scanner that I have not been able to solve. Scanning to a computer directly from the scanner is one of the options. However, I could not get my computer to appear in the list when selecting this scanning option, even after a couple of reboots of both devices. The touchscreen does display a message that the receiving computer must have ScanSmart installed (which of course, I do). However, I was able to launch a scan from the ScanSmart software on that computer. I was also able to very easily scan to a thumb drive (it has a USB drive in the back for this) and to my Box account. Because I chose the option, the scanner created an "Epson Connect" folder in my Box account, so I could quickly find my scanned document. To me, this makes the scanner infinitely more useful than any other one I have used, including the one provided by my company. I can scan my documents to my cloud account, and then access them from anywhere with any device in order to organize them. I could set the scanner up in my kitchen because I don't need a computer to do this. One of my favorite features of this scanner (and most Epson models) is the ability to "skip blank pages". So if you have a stack of pages where some are 2-sided and others are not, you can select this option and the single-sided pages will have the blank side removed from the batch. A HUGE time-saver! Even the touchscreen display is customizable. I have included photos of some of those options. You will also notice a preset button These can be used to program a very specific task, such as "scan in color to my Box account with 2-sided scanning, skipping blank pages, and correct the document skew." That entire configuration is now saved as one of the presets. Another HUGE time-saver! This is very easy to use scanner with a very small footprint. It has a collection tray that folds up under the scanner, so when not in use, the scanner could easily fit on a table or bookcase that doesn't have much depth. The number of features may be a bit overwhelming, but once you explore them, you will quickly find which ones benefit you the most. I am very satisfied with this scanner and have no excuses to not start digitalizing all of the paper in my life!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great if you have to use WIFI to connect

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    I have WIFI but don't have access to the router, so needed to upgrade to a scanner that had a touchscreen and this did the job. It was easy to understand how to get it setup, and the scanning process is easy. You have to set the dpi to get sharper scans since it defaults to 200 dpi and documents look a lot better at 600 dpi. Easy to change with the software.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Scan speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast and fully optioned desk scanner.

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    The first thing I noticed upon unboxing the Epson WorkForce ES-580W Wireless Duplex Touchscreen is that the scanner comes with a 4-foot USB Cable. I’ve noticed most computer devices do not include a USB cable at all. The scanner was well packed and held up to any rough shipping and handling. The scanner came in 2 pieces; the top document holder, and the scanner itself. The document holder has 2 spring loaded clips for easy attachment. The document holder, along with the document catcher, has telescoping pieces to hold legal sized documents. One thing to note is this scanner does not come with any software disks. On step 3 of the quick start guide, it instructs you to visit Epson.com and download the Scanning Software & Drivers Installation Combo. You also have the option to just download the Driver Installation Pack if you already have a favorite scanning software. I first connected the scanner to Wifi using the scanners large screen, then downloaded the Software & Driver Combo on my iMac. The install & setup wizard is self-guided with clear instructions. Once everything was installed the scanner was good to go. I would like to complement Epson on the screen. It is huge, very clear, and the touchscreen is very responsive. The screen size is 4.5 inches and is also a matte in style finish, so if the sunlight is shining through the window, it is still readable. The scanning software allows you to choose from Single side scanning or Duplex (2 sided) scanning in a single pass. It also includes several preloaded scanning options you can customize. The scanner’s speed is super-fast even at the full resolution of 1200 DPI in duplex mode. A 1200 DPI duplex scan took less than 6 seconds. This is a review for the Epson WorkForce ES-580W Wireless Duplex Touchscreen Scanner that I received free of charge to do a beta test and review.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Scans from this Scanner

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    Unboxing this Epson scanner was pretty straight forward. You will have 6 main items in the box. (Scanner unit, Document feeder, USB cable, AC Adapter, Power cable and Start Here poster) (Picture attached) Following the instructions in the Start Here poster took about 18 - 20 minutes (Software setup, Test scanning and firmware update) I used the wireless option setup for my office. THe touchscreen menu is quick to respond and has easy to navigate menus. (See picture attached for a picture of the touchscreen) I ran quite a few test scans ranging from 7 pages up to 75 pages. The scanner does a great job in document feeding. It did not skip any pages. I used the scan to folder option for the major of my work. Please see below for a snippet of some of my scanning data: 7 page Black and White scan One sided - 200dpi The scan had combination of text, maps and site plans It took 14.50 seconds to scan these 7 pages 325KB using standard compression 70 page Combination of color and black/white pages. Two sided (duplex) - 200dpi The scan had combination of text, maps and site plans It took 59.50 seconds to scan these 70 pages 5.52MB using standard compression This is a review for the Epson WorkForce ES-580W Wireless Duplex Touchscreen Scanner that I received free of charge to do a beta test and review.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellence in scanning and more, good value

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    Epson WorkForce ES-580W Touchscreen Wireless Desktop Document Scanner, $400 at Best Buy, is as easy to set up and use as it is a powerful way to de-clutter and organize your life from under mounds of paper. **WHAT’S IN THE BOX** · ES-580W with 4.3” touchscreen · Power cord, power adapter, USB cable to computer · Quick start guide & Warranty **FEATURES & BENEFITS** (from the manufacturer) · Easy wireless scanning from desktop, works with Epson Smart Panel mobile app, direct from scanner LCD display to computer, online cloud storage, smartphones and even tablets. Wireless capability allows placement anywhere within the home network, though direct wired connection to a single computer is available with the provided USB cable. · Seamlessly integrates with most document management software through TWAIN driver · Scan everyday documents including extra-long receipts up to 240", business and ID cards, contracts, virtually any document up to 8-1/2 inches wide · Ultrasonic Double Feed Detection helps prevent missing pages · Other features include blank page deletion, auto crop, dirt detection, background removal, and paper-skew correction · 100-sheet Auto Document Feeder (ADF) accommodates multiple paper types and sizes in one batch; scan up to 35 ppm/70 ipm (Inches per minute), capturing both sides in one pass · Share and collaborate by saving directly to a USB drive with built-in USB slot in rear: no computer required · Email or upload to popular cloud storage services including Dropbox®, Evernote®, Google Drive™ and OneDrive · Instructions to download Epson ScanSmart® software; once installed, preview, email, upload to cloud and more; automatic file naming saves time or use custom file naming and storage location · Convert scanned documents into searchable PDFs using Kofax OCR (Optical Character Recognition) engine. Then, send those editable PDFs to Word and Excel® files · Downloadable Presto! BizCard® 6 OCR Software for creating or adding to existing database of scanned business cards, populating preset or custom fields in popular smartphone address books and contact manager software. **SETUP** Epson makes this as easy as it gets. Following the Start Here guide in step 3 to, “Download the ES-580W software package” from the provided link, I let it percolate along. With the device plugged in and ON, the software was installed on a Windows 10 PC, found and connected the scanner to Wi-Fi and made it ready to operate. Then, it found and installed a device firmware update. And that was that. The software package was also installed on a Mac, with the mobile software installed on an iPhone, iPad and two Android phones. Before leaving the software installation on the PC, I accessed settings to tell scans generated by and through the PC where they should be stored, what resolution to use as default (200dpi) and other personalizations each user may make. One setting of note – the scanner software can be set to start scanning automatically when it senses loaded documents AND with the launch of the desktop software. I chose not to select this option. On the Epson ScanSmart PC software screen can be seen a choice for SCAN double-sided, SCAN single-sided and this one with a corner sash-type banner called, “TRIAL – Manage Invoices/Receipts.” Under the clickable are these words, “Automatically extract data form [sic] invoices/receipts and upload to QuickBooks, TurboTax, and Quicken.” Underneath is a long oval with this text inside, “Click here for more details.” That would be nice, I thought. Intrigued, I clicked! This becomes a $100 non-subscription software add-on called, “Invoice and Receipt Manager.” Without this package, users can save the images of these files. With the software, certain fields are recognized and data extracted, then automatically exported to accounting management software as listed above. What a time-saver for small businesses as well as individuals who regularly require this data for tax time! The 30-day trial was not evaluated. Finally, I looked into the “Scan Settings” within the software. Under the Main Settings tab the following choices were available: · Document size Auto Detect in addition to all the standard size presets · Image Type, including Auto, Color, Grayscale and Black & White · Stitch Images Off, top and bottom or left and right · Rotate, from Auto to 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° · Correct Document Skew, with options Paper Skew, Contents Skew, and Paper and Contents Skew · Skip Blank Pages, On or Off · Detect Double Feed, On or Off Under the Advanced Settings tab were the following choices, with others not available on this scanner: · Image Option – None; Remove Background Standard or High; Text Enhancement Standard or High; · Brightness – Default to 0, adjustable from -100 to 100 (useful for photo scans) · Contrast – Default to 0, adjustable from -100 to 100 (useful for photo scans) · Unsharp Mask – Off, Low, Middle, High (useful for photo scans) · Descreening – Off, Low, Middle, High · Edge Fill – None, White, Black · Remove Punch Holes – Off, All Edges, Left & Right, Top & Bottom · Watermark – Off or On Users are encouraged to take the time to explore and become familiar with the full array of user settings for maximum enjoyment and efficiency. All set up and ready for fun! **PUT TO THE TEST** The Touchscreen provides on-device choices similar to those in the desktop software; what to do with scans and where to send them. Plugging a USB stick in the provided port on the back of the scanner tells the scanner you may wish for scans to go there, bypassing the computer for scanned document portability. Printed documents were scanned to PDF and OCR software created search capabilities. Others were scanned, OCR read and sent to Microsoft Word (installed on my devices) where formatting was generally preserved. I tested the software’s ability to recognize and discard blank pages. Perfect! On some documents with particularly small font sizes, it was necessary to increase the DPI so the OCR could do its work. Users will become familiar with these subtleties through experience. Next up, receipts from grocery stores, bakeries, restaurants, home improvement stores and big box stores. These random receipts were neatly unfurled, and equally neatly stacked for loading in the ADF. One of the grocery receipts was particularly long. Then, in the PC software, I chose single-sided scan and clicked the on-screen Scan button. Artistry in motion! Though all went through as hoped, one at a time, some appeared not perfectly straight as they were drawn through the mechanism. Once all the receipts had gone through, a window opened on the computer screen with small representations of all the scanned receipts. Clicking on the first one, I could see clearly that the automatic deskewing capabilities had worked perfectly, straightening the images on my screen. From there, I was able to enlarge and further organize each receipt any way I chose, by the store name or type, for example, and where I chose for them to be stored, be it locally for access on the PC only, or to the cloud where access is possible from all devices at any time. Presto! BizCard® 6 OCR Software was not evaluated here. However, I have prior successful experience with this somewhat ubiquitous business card acquisition and management software, so I would expect users to meet with success. Let’s go over maintenance requirements. According to information on the Epson Website, “Clean the inside of the scanner every 5,000 scans. You can check the latest number of scans using the Epson Scan 2 Utility”, with detailed instructions. There are consumables that may require periodic replacements, though in my experience with similar products, these parts rarely require replacement, but regular cleaning is very important. Consumables include a roller kit. However, this is called for only “every 200,000 sheets,” so it is not likely to be needed for quite a long while. **CONCLUSIONS** At first look, the Epson WorkForce ES-580W is easy to set-up and use, right out of the box. Upon further investigation, fine-tuning settings allows even richer capabilities, all of which increase the value to the consumer. The scanner appears to be well designed and solidly built for long daily duty cycles over many years. Maintenance promises to be minimal beyond keeping the paper path free of dust and debris sloughed off from papers that pass through. My experience has been great! There is everything to recommend this $400 scanner at its price point. There are more expensive, more robust scanners, but most consumers and small businesses should find this is all that is needed. In fact, I suspect that most users will like the basic features and touchscreen display without diving into the more advanced capabilities. Still, it’s nice to know there is more to this scanner than meets the eye. **WARRANTY** 1-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Scan speed, Wireless

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast, Reliable, and Makes your life Easier!!!!!!!

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    This thing is amazing! Blazing fast, scans both sided if needed, connects via Bluetooth or WiFi, and it doesn’t jam. If you scan on a daily basis, this is a must have.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love it and would buy it again.

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    I bought this for saving my tax paperwork so that it saves room. I did an entire year of paperwork in 10 minutes. Set up was fairly easy. I then began to use it for my classroom work. Very easy to scan in originals and then bring the file into a translation program for my language learners. An entire years worth of worksheets took 30 minutes. The quality is outstanding and I love the feature that puts two pages together. I did find it frustrating when it needed an update in firmware. As I am not comfortable with all the language I had to watch a video on how to do it. It also needed three updates in two months. A bit of a pain and I am not sure why it doesn't just ask if you are ready for it to update instead of hitting 6-7 buttons to get it done. I would buy it in a heartbeat again though. This is the only minor thing about this machine that I have encountered.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little workhorse

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    I have purchased 2 of these machines. The ES-580 and the other ES-500, keeping one at each house. Both work perfectly and do exactly as they are designed to do. I do like the touch screen on the 580. Great new feature. Software and setup very easy to use. I have basically gone paperless with all of my records. We scan everything and finding and retrieving is simple. Just give the scan a good name and you are done. All you need after this is a good shredder to protect your privacy and you will have eliminated all your paper clutter.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Scan speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quick and Easy to Use Scanner

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    The wireless capability makes it convenient to find a spot for it. The duplex scanning makes it a pretty quick scanner. The scanner incredibly easy to operate, even for those who aren’t tech savvy. We've had one in the office for 6 months and our office workers like it so much I had to order a second one. It's a little pricey but so far has been worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Epson wireless scanner

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    This is perfect, does the job I need it to, and does not require a port on my laptop to be taken up by a scanner! Love it, good quality and easy setup!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Scan speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect scanner for bigger jobs!

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    Great, quick scanner! I love how easy and quick 2 sided forms are. This helped me convert from paper files to electronic. And there was a lot of files!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Scan speed, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great investment and purchase

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    Excellent scanner! I am a mobile notary and this scanner is amazing for my business. It is so light and compact and very easy to use. It scan 100 pages efficiently and quickly. It’s been a great investment and addition to my business! I highly recommend it

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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Heavy duty desktop scanner

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    Operational User Evaluation of Epson - WorkForce ES-580W Wireless Duplex Touchscreen Desktop Document Scanner Model:B11B258201 SKU:6442937 Best Buy description: Get organized — quickly and easily — with the WorkForce ES-580W wireless duplex desktop document scanner. This reliable performer makes it easy to scan to your smartphone, tablet or online storage account1 from your desktop or your mobile device. You can even scan directly to a USB memory drive without using a computer. A 4.3" touchscreen enables quick, effortless navigation, while a 100-sheet Auto Document Feeder allows you to breeze through stacks of documents. Scan pages at up to 35 ppm/70 ipm2, capturing both sides in one pass. Intuitive Epson® ScanSmart Software1 means you can easily preview, email and upload your scans. The included TWAIN driver ensures compatibility with most document management software. Wirelessly scan to cloud storage accounts1, create searchable PDFs, and get remarkable image quality with Epson Image Processing Technology. Features Easy wireless scanning Large 4.3" touchscreen and wireless connectivity allow you to easily scan to smartphones, tablets, computers and online cloud storage accounts1 from your desktop, scanner LCD or Epson Smart Panel™ mobile app Quickly scan stacks of paper Robust 100-sheet Auto Document Feeder easily accommodates multiple paper types and sizes in one batch Easy sharing and collaboration Save directly to a USB drive; email or upload to popular cloud storage services1 such as Dropbox®, Evernote®, Google Drive™ and OneDrive; no computer required Get organized in a snap Scan up to 35 ppm/70 ipm3; Single-Step Technology captures both sides in one pass Simplified file management Create searchable PDFs with Optical Character Recognition (OCR); convert scanned documents to editable Word and Excel® files Summary report: Product meets described functions. Detailed results: This unit was able scan without any significant issues. Unit is heavy duty but small enough for a corner of your desktop. Test process: Was able to san in color and B&W both sides of a document in a single pass. Multiple sheet holder works fine with flat even sheets. Strongly recommend that you set scan to slow mode so the sheets don’t role or fly out the tray. Fast mode is very fast. WIFI worked with the iPhone app to scan and save to my cell phone. Was able to save files in all modes. Connected to WIFI however I could not get it to update FW VIA WIFI. Said server was down. Driver/software updates: Be sure to install the software at the Epson site and update everything. Always use the USB cable to set up a product the first time. Published specs: Specifications Type Sheet-fed, 1-pass duplex color scanner Sensor Type Color Contact Image Sensor (CIS) Light Source 3-color RGB LED Optical Resolution 600 dpi Maximum Interpolated Resolution 1200 dpi Color/Grayscale Scan Mode (bit depth) 30-bit input/24-bit output Buttons Double-feed Detect, Skip, Slow Scan Mode, Scan, Stop, Wireless Connect, Wireless On/Off Auto Document Feeder Capacity: 100 sheets paper Document Size: Minimum: 2" x 2", Maximum: 8.5" x 240" at 200 dpi, Maximum: 8.5" x 215" at 300 dpi, Maximum: 8.5" x 53" at 600 dpi Paper Weight: 27 – 413 g/m2 Scan Speed (letter-size)3 35 ppm/70 ipm: 300 dpi Black-and-White, Color, Gray Connectivity Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Daily Duty Cycle 4,000 sheets Consumables Roller Assembly Kit: 200,000 cycles USB Flash Memory 1x System Requirements Windows® 10 (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 8/8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit) Mac® OS X® 10.11.x to macOS® 10.15.x Software requires Internet connection for download and installation. General Environmental Conditions Temperature (Operating): 41 ° to 95 °F (5 ° to 35 °C) Storage: -13 ° to 140 °F (-25 ° to 60 °C) Humidity (Operating): 10 – 80% (no condensation) Power Requirements 100-240 VAC (50/60 Hz) Power Consumption Operation: 13 W Wireless: 18 W Sleep: 1.4 W Ready: 6.9 W Off: 0.1 W Warranty 1-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada Country of Origin Indonesia Weight and Dimensions (W x D x H) Product Only: 11.6" x 6.7" x 6.6" 8.2 lb Product in Package: 14.5" x 12.5" x 10.4" 10.4 lb Software Included Epson ScanSmart software1 , Presto! BizCard® OCR Software requires Internet connection for download and installation. Driver Support TWAIN What’s in the Box ES-580W document scanner, Start Here poster, SuperSpeed USB cable, AC adapter and power cable Eco Features ENERGY STAR® qualified RoHS compliant Recyclable product4 Epson America, Inc. is a SmartWay® Transport Partner5 Ordering Information ES-580W B11B258201 Network Interface Unit B12B808441 Carrier Sheets (5) B12B819051 Roller Assembly Kit II B12B819671 Cleaning Kit B12B819291 Best Buy link: Epson WorkForce ES-580W Wireless Duplex Touchscreen Desktop Document Scanner B11B258201 - Best BuyJLAB link: Manuals: Spec+Sheet (bbystatic.com) User's Guide - ES-580W/RR-600W (epson.com) Warranty: Notices and Warranty - ES-400 II/ES-500W II/ES-580W (epson.com) Epson links: Epson WorkForce ES-580W | ES Series | Scanners | Support | Epson US Youtube: Epson ES-580W Epson Smart Panel operation guide - YouTube Epson ES-580W Setup Wi-Fi by using Epson Smart Panel - YouTube

    I would recommend this to a friend
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