Epson ET-M2120 Series - Scanning Originals to a Computer

Recommended Resolutions to Suit Your Purpose
Resolution indicates the number of pixels (smallest area of an image) for each inch (25.4 mm), and is measured in
dpi (dots per inch). e advantage of increasing the resolution is that the details in the image become ne.
However, it can also have the following disadvantages.
❏
e le
size becomes large
(When you double the resolution, the
le
size becomes about four times larger.)
❏ Scanning, saving, and reading the image takes a long time
❏ e image becomes too large to t the display or print on the paper
See the table and set the appropriate resolution for the purpose of your scanned image.
Purpose Resolution (Reference)
Displaying on a computer
Sending by email
Up to 200 dpi
Printing using a printer 200 to 300 dpi
Scanning Originals to a Computer
ere are two methods of scanning originals to a computer; scanning using the printer’s control panel, and
scanning from the computer.
Related Information
& “Scanning from the Control Panel” on page 84
& “Scanning from a Computer” on page 85
Scanning from the Control Panel
Note:
To use this feature, make sure the following applications are installed on your computer.
❏ Epson Event Manager
❏ Epson Scan 2
See the following to check for installed applications.
Windows 10: Click on the start button, and then select Windows System-Control Panel-Programs-Programs and
Features.
Windows 8.1/Windows 8: Select Desktop-Settings-Control Panel-Programs-Programs and Features.
Windows 7: Click the start button, and then select Control Panel-Programs-Programs and Features
Mac OS: Select Go > Applications > Epson Soware.
1.
Place the originals.
“Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass” on page 32
Scanning > Scanning Originals to a Computer > Scanning from the Control Panel
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