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Epson WorkForce DS-C490 Compact A4 Document Scanner
Meet the Epson WorkForce DS-C490, the compact yet smart scanner for your desktop. With a U-turn scan path, it scans A4 documents without taking up extra space, plus it can scan thicker media up to 5mm as well with its straight pass mode.
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1 year product warranty
Epson WorkForce DS-C490 Overview
The Epson WorkForce DS-C490 is a premium compact A4 scanner designed for efficient document capture where space is limited.
With U-turn and straight pass scanning, it can handle everyday paperwork, cards, envelopes, long documents, stitched A3 scans, passports and booklets up to 5mm thick.
Built-in paper protection, ultrasonic double-feed detection, image enhancement tools and Document Capture Pro software help deliver reliable, high-quality scans for busy office, reception and customer-facing environments.
Key Features of the Epson WorkForce DS-C490
Compact Scanning with the Epson WorkForce DS-C490
The Epson WorkForce DS-C490 combines premium A4 scanning with an ultra-compact design and fast speeds of up to 40 pages per minute, making it ideal for busy desks, reception areas and customer-facing spaces where room is limited.
Versatile U-Turn and Straight Pass Scanning
Switch between U-turn and straight pass modes to handle a wider range of items, including everyday paperwork, envelopes, cards, passports, booklets and thicker documents up to 5mm.
Built-In Paper Protection on the Epson WorkForce DS-C490
Paper protection technology and ultrasonic double-feed detection help the Epson WorkForce DS-C490 reduce misfeeds and protect important originals, giving users greater confidence when scanning varied document types.
Smart Image Enhancement
Built-in image enhancement tools help improve scan quality by reducing common issues such as shadows, folds and imperfections, helping the Epson WorkForce DS-C490 produce clearer, more professional-looking results.
Easy Document Capture and Routing
Supplied with Epson Document Capture Pro software, the Epson WorkForce DS-C490 helps users scan, organise and send documents to the right destination quickly, supporting smoother workflows across busy office environments.
The Epson WorkForce DS-C490 is best for
busy reception areas, customer service desks and admin teams that need a compact, premium scanner capable of handling everyday paperwork, passports, booklets, cards, envelopes and mixed document types with speed and confidence.
FAQs
Is the Epson WorkForce DS-C490 suitable for customer-facing environments?
Yes. Its compact design and versatile document handling make it well-suited to reception desks, customer service areas and front-office teams that need quick, reliable scanning close to the point of contact.
Can it scan passports, booklets and ID documents?
Yes. The straight pass scanning mode allows the scanner to handle passports, booklets and thicker items up to 5mm, making the Epson WorkForce DS-C490 useful for ID checks, customer onboarding and administrative records.
What makes the Epson WorkForce DS-C490 different from a standard scanner?
It offers both U-turn and straight pass scanning, giving users more flexibility with different document types. This makes it suitable for standard paperwork as well as cards, envelopes, long documents and more awkward originals.
How does it help protect important documents?
The Epson WorkForce DS-C490 has built-in paper protection and double-feed detection, which help reduce the risk of misfeeds, missed pages and document damage, which is especially useful when scanning customer records or important originals.
Can scanned documents be saved and sent easily?
Yes. Epson Document Capture Pro helps users create scan jobs for common tasks, with options for one-touch scanning, file naming, document separation and routing to selected destinations, making regular scan workflows quicker and more consistent. The Epson WorkForce DS-C490 includes this software as standard.
Technical Specification
| Scanner type | ADF (automatic document feeder) |
| Max/min document size | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Postcard, Business cards, Plastic cards, Legal, Executive |
| Optical resolution | Up to 600 dpi optical |
| Sensor type | Dual CIS |
| Colour depth | Input: 30 Bits Colour / 10 Bits Monochrome, Output: 24 Bits Colour / 8 Bits Monochrome |
| Scan speed | Simplex: 40 ppm (200/300 dpi) Duplex: 80 ipm (200/300 dpi) |
| Duplex scanning | Yes – Single pass |
| ADF capacity | 20-sheets |
| Daily scan duty cycle | 6,500 sheets |
| Paper weight | 40 to 413 gsm |
| Multi-feed detection | Yes – Ultrasonic |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
| Power supply | AC Adapter |
| Included software | Epson Device Admin, Epson Document Capture (Mac only), Epson Document Capture Pro (Windows only), Epson Scan 2 |
| Software features | Includes advanced image enhancement such as RGB colour dropout, blank page removal, A3 stitching, punch hole removal, de-skew, auto-rotation, text enhancement, edge fill and unsharp mask, OCR processing |
| Send to | Scan to email, FTP, Microsoft SharePoint®, print, web folders, network folders, USB or computer via Epson Document Capture Pro. |
| File outputs supported | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, multi-TIFF, PDF, searchable PDF, PDF/A, PNG |
| Driver support | ISIS, Epson Scan2 (TWAIN), SANE (Linux), WIA (Windows), ICA (Mac) |
| Supported operating systems | Windows and Mac |
| Dimensions | 296 x 104 x 125 mm (Width x Depth x Height) |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Warranty | 1 Year RTB Warranty |
| What’s in the box? | Scanner, driver and utilities, power cable, setup guide USB cable, warranty document |
For full technical details, please refer to the product datasheet.
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Any automatic processing features and benefits mentioned are intended to aid user experience, but results may vary depending on your usage and the media being scanned. Any errors or inaccuracies with automatic processing features and benefits do not indicate an error with the functionality of the scanner.
Equipment performance, features and capabilities are based on using the equipment’s proprietary included software. The use of the equipment with any third-party software is not guaranteed or implied and guidance should be sought from the third-party software manufacturer or vendor to ensure compatibility with your intended usage. BDM ArcScan does not provide such advice, guidance, or support pre or post-sale.
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