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Customers are impressed with the WorkForce ES-C220 Compact Desktop Document Scanner for its fast scanning speed, compact size, and user-friendly software. They appreciate the automatic file naming feature that helps streamline file management and the OCR software that accurately recognizes text. While some customers would prefer a wireless connection, many find the scanner to be a great value for its price.
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This little baby is fast!! I love how easy it was to unbox and start using!
Posted by JANS
I'm not going to lie, I really like Epson products. Working in an office environment, you always look to improve your productivity or streamline the work process. Working in procurement, I need to be able to keep track of invoices and documents related to our purchases. A desktop document scanner made sense and this is where the Epson ES-C220 comes into play. The idea of a document scanner isn't new and has proven to be a valuable asset. The ES-C220 is one such device. The unboxing doesn't take long: remove blue tape here and there, download the drivers and utilities, plug the provided Type C to USB cable into a free port and you're pretty much ready to go. The setup process is easy and fast. The question you'll probably ask is "Why not use my printer's built in scanner instead?". The answer is simple: speed and a dedicated suite of software which can tie into your existing work flow. A desktop document scanner does one thing and it does it much better than any other device. One such thing is the OCR software which can recognize text and "transcribe" it into a variety of formats such as Word, Excel, PDF and more. It can even work with accounting software such as Quickbooks. The resulting files can be edited and modified which is what most users will be wanting to do. Here's a quick breakdown of what's good and what isn't that great with the ES-C220: Pros: + It scans fast. Very, very fast + The scans can be saved in various formats, such as MS Office files, PDF, images or sent to cloud storage providers, or emailed or scanned into accounting software (*note that this function will require a paid subscription after the 30 days of free trial) + It's compact and can work in 2 positions, up straight or laying back + The scans are clear and sharp + The OCR software does a wonderful job at recognizing text + The companion software offers a good amount of options and settings you can fiddle with + Affordable, this scanner won't break the bank and the return in productivity will make a significant difference Cons: - You'll have to pay a subscription fee to be able to use the accounting software function - The cables are a bit short In conclusion, whether you work from home or at an office, the Epson ES-C220 will make your life a whole lot easier and allow you to archive printed invoices, receipts and more directly and safely to files. It does so - and I know I'm repeating myself here - very, very fast and very well. I can only recommend this scanner and thank Epson for making my work a bit easier. Excellent product.
Posted by Goor00inTX
Quick Overview ================================= The Epson ES-C220 is a compact, vertical-style, desktop document scanner with an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), fast performance, and flexible options. Overall build and Setup ================================= The box is smaller than you'd think, and the contents are even smaller! I have two different MultiFunction printer/scanners in the house, and the footprint that they take up on tables/desks is pretty significant. I've always wanted a quick vertical-style scanner after seeing them in use at offices (like doctor's offices when they scan your ID). It's black plastic, nothing fancy, with a lot of blue tape holding the doors shut during shipping. The quick setup poster shows it's just a few steps to get started. I removed the shipping tape from the outside, then inside. Next, I connected power, and connected the USB-A to USB-C cable to my computer. It was detected and probably would have worked a generic TWAIN-compliant scanner, but I wanted to test the Epson software as well. A quick search for "Epson ES-C220 drivers" will bring you to Epson's page where you can select your operating system and then download the "combo" pack that has drivers and utilities. Once you install them, you will be walked through the process to properly set up your device and install some helpful utilities. At the end, you'll be prompted to do a firmware upgrade (if available) which completed in about 3 minutes total. After that, I was ready to go! Performance ================================= Depending on what you want to scan, there's truly "vertical" mode where the paper goes through a "U-shaped" path and finishes in the front tray, parallel to where it started from. This is perfect for papers, multiple papers (ADF), and business cards. The "straight through" mode tilts the scanner back a few degrees and the scanned document exits out of a slot at the bottom. This can scan all of the above, but is best for booklets, brochures, and things like passports. Whatever you're scanning, this thing is fast! I added a stack of documents, pushed the "One Touch" button (far right) and it zipped through them immediately. I tried some singles and more stacks and was impressed that there were no issues feeding and the speed is a night and day difference between something like this and a flat bed scanner. Once your documents go through, you'll be greeted with a preview window where you can quickly sort through them to ensure they look correct. If you're happy, click next and you can choose where to save them. Not only can you save them to a folder, there are options to integrate with Google Drive, Microsoft's OneDrive, Dropbox, attaching them to an email, and more. I tested the OneDrive integration and it immediately uploaded them to a folder I chose (Scans) and I could choose the filename for my document(s) as well. Overall it's very easy to use and can scan up to 120" long document. I didn't have anything longer than an 8.5" x 14". Scanning a business card to test was a nice surprise because it automatcally scanned both sides in one pass! I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the preview included both sides of the card, saving me one more step. The ADF can scan up to 20 pages at once and it can go as fast as 30ppm at 300 dpi. This would be a great way to finally clean up the stack of old documents you may have sitting around in folders that you'll only need "in an emergency". Now, you can get rid of the clutter and store them safely online. I think it'd be a great way to store all my kid's drawings as well! I hate to throw away any of their precious art, but sometimes you have to be more practical than sentimental, and as long as I have a good copy of it to remember, then I'll feel better about recycling some of it. Unfortunately this specific model doesn't have Wi-Fi which means I don't have network connectivity to test the Android or iOS app. Still it's convenient and fast enough that I can always walk over, power it on, load my documents, and press the "One Touch" scan button. Conclusion ================================= This is a great compact and fast scanner for all of your document needs. This is not a high-res photo scanner, but it is a super-fast document scanner with the ability to scan two sides at once and handle 20 pages at a time. I'm sure this will finally help power through my stack of papers in the office, and I'd recommend getting one if you're looking to do the same!
Posted by Kaizoku