Back catalogue – WorkForce DS-970
- Fast scan speeds, from a leader in image capturing technology – up to 85 ppm / 170 ipm1; single-pass duplex scanning
- High-volume batch scanning – a 100-page Automatic Document Feeder handles even the biggest jobs; offers a peak daily duty cycle of up to 14,000 sheets2
- Reliable, with industry-leading service and support – 12 month Warranty3
- Seamless compatibility with document management systems – includes TWAIN and ISIS drivers for easy integration with existing software; PC and Mac® compatible
- Easy, intuitive scanning – colour LCD display and convenient buttons offer easy access to user-defined jobs, settings, modes and maintenance
- Versatile paper handling – scan mixed stacks of business and ID cards, single sheets, long documents, and folded pages up to 11" x 17" (carrier sheet required for folded oversized pages, sold separately)
- Advanced paper feed technology – includes a Slow Speed Mode for delicate sheets; Double-feed Detection and Paper Protection prevent misfeeds
- Powerful software with OCR – use the included Epson Document Capture software to create searchable PDFs, or scan to online storage accounts like Evernote®, SharePoint® and Google Drive™ 4
- Compact, space-saving footprint – powerful and compact desktop scanner easily fits within virtually any workspace
- Expanded versatility – optional Flatbed Dock to connect to a compatible Epson photo scanner for scanning photos, passports, or bound materials5 (both sold separately)
- Based on letter-sized scans at 300 dpi in Black-and-White, Grayscale or Colour Mode.
- Peak daily duty cycle is the highest recommended number of scanned sheets per day. For best results, do not exceed the peak daily duty cycle. Calculations based on a scanning speed of 85 ppm and an assumed daily use time.
- For more information, go to Scanners Subject to limited warranty terms and conditions.
- With Epson Document Capture software installed on the connected Windows PC or Mac. Internet connection is required.
- Compatible with Epson Perfection® V19 or Epson Perfection V39 flatbed photo scanners, sold separately.
Carrier sheet required for folded oversized pages; sold separately.
For convenient and reasonable recycling options, visit www.epson.com/recycle.
| Scanner | |
|---|---|
| Product Name | WorkForce DS-970 |
| Product Code | B11B251501 |
| Scanner Type | Sheet feed, one-pass duplex A4 colour scanner |
| Optical Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi (horizontal x vertical) |
| Paper Formats | A4, A5, A6, B6, B5, B4, letter, legal, postcard, business cards, plastic cards, A3 with stitching function |
| Colour Depth | Input: 30 bits colour, output: 24 bits colour |
| Ultrasonic Detector | Yes |
| Application | High capacity, general office |
| Rec. Volume | 14,000 pages per day |
| File Compression | TIFF compression (JPEG(7), CCITT G4, LZW), PDF compression, JPEG compression |
| Maximum Effective Scan Area | |
|---|---|
| Document Size | A4, A5, A6, B6, B5, B4, letter, legal, postcard, business cards, plastic cards, A3 with stitching function |
| Input Tray Capacity | 100 sheets (based on 75g/m2 paper) |
| Paper Weight | 27-413 g/m2 |
| Scanning Speed | |
|---|---|
| (A4/Letter Size) | Monochrome: 85 pages/min - colour: 85 pages/min measured with size: A4, resolution: 200 / 300 dpi Monochrome: 170 image/min - colour: 170 image/min measured with size: A4, resolution: 200 / 300 dpi |
| Functions | |
|---|---|
| Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, multi-TIFF, PDF, searchable PDF, PDF/A, PNG |
| Bundled Software | Document Capture Pro 2.0, Epson Device Admin, Epson Scan 2 |
| Supported Platforms | |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Mac OS 10.6+, Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 (32/64bit), Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3 |
| Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Drivers | TWAIN, ISIS (web download), Epson Scan2 (TWAIN), SANE (Linux), WIA (Windows) |
| Environmental Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Operation 5° C - 35° C, storage 25° C - 60° C |
| Humidity | Operation 15% - 80%, storage 15% - 85% |
| Electrical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Rated Voltage | AC 100-240 V |
| Frequency | 50 to 60 Hz (rated) 47 to 63 Hz (input) |
| Power Consumption | Operating: 30W Ready mode: 10 W Sleep mode: 1.5 W Power off: 0.1 W |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Width x Depth x Height | 296 x 169 x 167 mm (width x depth x height) |
| Weight | Approx. 3.6 kg |
| What's In The Box | |
|---|---|
| AC adapter, driver and utilities (CD), main unit, power cable, setup guide, USB cable, warranty card |
| Product Options | |
|---|---|
| Item Code | Description |
| B12B819051 | Carrier sheet |
| B12B819291 | Cleaning kit |
| B12B819031 | Roller assembly kit |
| B12B819011 | Flatbed conversion kit |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Standard | 12 months warranty RTB (return to base) |
| Epson Warranty | |
| Epson is the registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson ESC/P2 and Epson Stylus are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. MicroDot is a trademark of Epson Australia Pty Limited. All other product names and other company names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Equipment supplied by Epson Australia is designed to function in conjunction with genuine Epson consumables and accessories specifically configured for it. |
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| Usage Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Epson products are designed and manufactured to be highly reliable and last a long time when used according to their specifications. With any system, product or device used in situations where human life may be involved or at risk, Epson advises that you should take all necessary steps to ensure the suitability of your Epson product for inclusion in your system, and recommends that you include fail-safe procedures and redundancy support or backup equipment in your system, to maintain the maximum safety margin and optimum system reliability. Examples include but are not limited to – do not interfere with any electrical components within the device, do not use items supplied with the product for purposes other than as intended by Epson (e.g. power cords, inks, CDs, plastic wrapping), do not make modifications to the product and avoid the use of third party consumables. Consult Epson if you have any questions or concerns. |
| Scanner | |
|---|---|
| Product Name | WorkForce DS-970 |
| Product Code | B11B251501 |
| Scanner Type | Sheet feed, one-pass duplex A4 colour scanner |
| Optical Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi (horizontal x vertical) |
| Paper Formats | A4, A5, A6, B6, B5, B4, letter, legal, postcard, business cards, plastic cards, A3 with stitching function |
| Colour Depth | Input: 30 bits colour, output: 24 bits colour |
| Ultrasonic Detector | Yes |
| Application | High capacity, general office |
| Rec. Volume | 14,000 pages per day |
| File Compression | TIFF compression (JPEG(7), CCITT G4, LZW), PDF compression, JPEG compression |
| Maximum Effective Scan Area | |
|---|---|
| Document Size | A4, A5, A6, B6, B5, B4, letter, legal, postcard, business cards, plastic cards, A3 with stitching function |
| Input Tray Capacity | 100 sheets (based on 75g/m2 paper) |
| Paper Weight | 27-413 g/m2 |
| Scanning Speed | |
|---|---|
| (A4/Letter Size) | Monochrome: 85 pages/min - colour: 85 pages/min measured with size: A4, resolution: 200 / 300 dpi Monochrome: 170 image/min - colour: 170 image/min measured with size: A4, resolution: 200 / 300 dpi |
| Functions | |
|---|---|
| Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, multi-TIFF, PDF, searchable PDF, PDF/A, PNG |
| Bundled Software | Document Capture Pro 2.0, Epson Device Admin, Epson Scan 2 |
| Supported Platforms | |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Mac OS 10.6+, Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 (32/64bit), Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3 |
| Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Drivers | TWAIN, ISIS (web download), Epson Scan2 (TWAIN), SANE (Linux), WIA (Windows) |
| Environmental Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Operation 5° C - 35° C, storage 25° C - 60° C |
| Humidity | Operation 15% - 80%, storage 15% - 85% |
| Electrical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Rated Voltage | AC 100-240 V |
| Frequency | 50 to 60 Hz (rated) 47 to 63 Hz (input) |
| Power Consumption | Operating: 30W Ready mode: 10 W Sleep mode: 1.5 W Power off: 0.1 W |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Width x Depth x Height | 296 x 169 x 167 mm (width x depth x height) |
| Weight | Approx. 3.6 kg |
| What's In The Box | |
|---|---|
| AC adapter, driver and utilities (CD), main unit, power cable, setup guide, USB cable, warranty card |
| Product Options | |
|---|---|
| Item Code | Description |
| B12B819051 | Carrier sheet |
| B12B819291 | Cleaning kit |
| B12B819031 | Roller assembly kit |
| B12B819011 | Flatbed conversion kit |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Standard | 12 months warranty RTB (return to base) |
| Epson Warranty | |
| Epson is the registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson ESC/P2 and Epson Stylus are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. MicroDot is a trademark of Epson Australia Pty Limited. All other product names and other company names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Equipment supplied by Epson Australia is designed to function in conjunction with genuine Epson consumables and accessories specifically configured for it. |
|
| Usage Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Epson products are designed and manufactured to be highly reliable and last a long time when used according to their specifications. With any system, product or device used in situations where human life may be involved or at risk, Epson advises that you should take all necessary steps to ensure the suitability of your Epson product for inclusion in your system, and recommends that you include fail-safe procedures and redundancy support or backup equipment in your system, to maintain the maximum safety margin and optimum system reliability. Examples include but are not limited to – do not interfere with any electrical components within the device, do not use items supplied with the product for purposes other than as intended by Epson (e.g. power cords, inks, CDs, plastic wrapping), do not make modifications to the product and avoid the use of third party consumables. Consult Epson if you have any questions or concerns. |
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