High-speed document scanner DS-C490

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Overview
The DS-C490 is an A4 sheetfed duplex scanner engineered for office and workgroup use where desk space is limited. It offers a U-turn paper path for minimal footprint and a straight pass mode to scan passports and booklets up to 5 mm thick. Paper protection technology and an ultrasonic double-feed sensor help preserve originals while maintaining reliable throughput.

Key features

• Ultra-compact Minimal footprint in both U-turn and straight pass configurations
• Versatile input Accepts receipts, invoices, cards, long paper and supports A3 stitching (without carrier sheet)
• Two-mode paper path Switch between U-turn and straight pass during operation to handle varied media
• Reliable paper handling Ultrasonic double-feed detection and auto deskew/rotation
• Energy efficient Low power: 3.3 W ready, 1.0 W sleep (typical)
• Software included Epson Document Capture Pro and companion utilities for capture and workflow integration

What is in the box?

• Main unit (DS-C490)
• Power cable
• Setup guide
• USB cable
• Warranty document

Applications and compatibility
Suitable for home office, small office and departmental use. Scans to email, FTP, network folders, SharePoint, USB and directly to applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Compatible with Windows, macOS and Chromebook; supports ISIS, TWAIN, WIA, ICA and SANE drivers.

Technical specifications

• Scanner Type: Sheetfed duplex scanner
• Model: DS-C490
• Optical Resolution (ADF): 600 dpi × 600 dpi
• Output Resolutions: 75, 100, 150, 200, 240, 300, 400, 600, 1200 dpi
• Maximum document size: 215.9 mm × 5,588 mm (W × L)
• Minimum document size (ADF): 50.8 mm × 50.8 mm
• Paper formats: A4, Letter, A5, A6, B5, B6, postcards, business cards, plastic cards, Legal
• Color depth: Input 30-bit color / 10-bit mono; Output 24-bit color / 8-bit mono
• Ultrasonic Sensor: Yes (double‑feed detection)
• Optical Sensor: CIS (Contact Image Sensor)
• Light Source: ReadyScan LED
• Scanning speed: 40 pages/min (mono) / 40 pages/min (color) at A4, 300 dpi; 80 images/min in image mode
• ADF capacity: 20 sheets
• Paper weight (auto loading): 40–413 g/m²
• ADF type: Single pass dual scanning (duplex)
• Daily duty cycle: 6,500 pages
• Duplex scan: Yes
• Features: RGB colour dropout/enhance, skip blank pages, A3 stitching (no carrier), hole removal, auto deskew, auto-rotation, text enhancement, edge fill, unsharp mask
• Output formats: BMP, JPEG, TIFF, multi-TIFF, PDF, searchable PDF, PDF/A, PNG
• File compression: Hardware JPEG compression, PDF compression
• Integration: Scan to Email, FTP, Microsoft SharePoint®, Print, Web folders, Network folders, USB, Computer (Epson Document Capture Pro)
• Interfaces: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)
• Supply voltage: AC 100 V–240 V
• Energy use: 13 W (operation), 3.6 W (ready), 1 W (sleep), 0.1 W (power off)
• Dimensions: 296 × 104 × 125 mm (W × D × H)
• Weight: 1.9 kg
• Drivers: ISIS, Epson Scan2 (TWAIN), SANE (Linux), WIA (Windows), ICA (Mac)
• Included software: Epson Device Admin, Epson Document Capture (Mac), Epson Document Capture Pro (Windows), Epson Scan 2
• Compatible OS: Windows 7/8/10/11 and various Windows Server editions; Mac OS X versions (see manufacturer)
• Operating humidity/temperature: 15%–80% RH, 5°C–35°C
• Storage humidity/temperature: 15%–85% RH, -25°C–60°C
• Options: Roller Assembly Kit