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Epson WorkForce DS-30 Mobile Business Scanner
Portable document scanner with 600 dpi resolution, scans up to A4 size, ideal for mobile business use.
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Epson WorkForce DS-30 Mobile Business Scanner
The Epson WorkForce DS‑30 is a compact, high‑performance sheet‑fed scanner designed for professionals who need reliable document capture on the go. With its lightweight design, robust build quality, and advanced imaging technology, it delivers crisp, color‑accurate scans while remaining portable enough to fit into any travel bag.
Key Design Features
- Dimensions: 276 mm wide × 36.5 mm high (maximum scan area 216 × 356 mm). The slim profile allows the scanner to slide easily into a standard laptop bag.
- Weight: 325 g, making it one of the lightest mobile scanners on the market.
- Power: Powered exclusively through a USB 2.0 port (5 V). Power consumption is only 2.5 W during operation and drops to 0.0125 W in standby, earning it an Energy Star certification.
- Build: The scanner’s chassis is constructed from durable plastic with a matte black finish, ensuring resistance to everyday wear and tear.
Imaging Performance
- Optical Resolution: 600 × 600 dpi (both color and monochrome) delivers sharp text and detailed graphics.
- Color Depth: 16‑bit input depth provides a wide range of tones for high‑quality color reproduction.
- Scanning Speed: Up to 4.6 pages per minute (ppm) in both black‑and‑white and color modes; each page takes approximately 13 seconds to scan at A4 size.
- Sensor Technology: CIS (Contact Image Sensor) offers a flat, low‑profile sensor that reduces the risk of paper jams and ensures consistent image quality across all pages.
Supported Media Types
The DS‑30 is engineered to handle a variety of document formats:
- Plain paper (A4, A5, A6, A8)
- B5 envelopes and business cards
- Card stock and plastic cards
- Labels and other thin media
Its manual feeder design allows users to place each sheet individually, giving full control over the scanning process.
Connectivity & Compatibility
- Interface: USB 2.0 Mini‑USB B connector for plug‑and‑play operation with laptops and desktops.
- Operating Systems: Fully compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and 7 (both 32‑bit and 64‑bit) as well as Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later. Drivers are available via TWAIN and WIA protocols.
- Software Bundle: Comes preloaded with ABBYY FineReader Sprint 9.0, Presto! BizCard 5 SE, EPSON Scan 3.68 (Windows) / 3.66 (Mac), enabling instant OCR and PDF creation without additional purchases.
Environmental & Operational Parameters
- Operating Temperature: 10 °C to 35 °C
- Operating Humidity: 10 % to 80 %
- Storage Conditions: 25 °C to 60 °C, humidity 10 %–85 %
- No Built‑in Ethernet or Wireless: The scanner relies solely on USB connectivity.
Included Accessories
- Transport case for protection during travel
- USB cable (Mini‑USB B)
- Quick start guide and user manual in multiple languages
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Value |
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| Maximum Scan Size | 216 × 356 mm (A4) |
| Scan Speed (B/N, A4) | 13 seconds per page |
| Maximum Daily Duty Cycle | 200 pages |
| Noise Level | 55 dB |
| Power Consumption (Standby) | 0.0125 W |
| Power Consumption (Active) | 2.5 W |
Why Choose the Epson WorkForce DS‑30?
The DS‑30 combines portability with professional‑grade performance. Its lightweight form factor, low power draw, and robust build make it ideal for field workers, traveling executives, or anyone who needs to digitize documents outside a traditional office environment. Coupled with bundled OCR software, the scanner turns paper into searchable PDFs in seconds, streamlining workflows and reducing manual data entry.
Whether you’re scanning contracts, receipts, business cards, or bulk paperwork, the Epson WorkForce DS‑30 delivers consistent quality, speed, and reliability—making it a trusted companion for mobile document management.
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| Tags | Scanner Document Scanner Portable scanner USB cable scanner SCANNER USB CABLE Epson scanner Scanner 600dpi Scanner 4.6ppm Scanner DS‑30 Portable Document Scanner Document scanner DS‑30 Scanner case Genuine scanner Portable scanner DS‑30 Scanner 216x356mm WorkForce Scanner DS-30 Scanner 600dpi Scanner 216x356mm scanner 4.6ppm Scanner Case scanner With Case Scanner Model J291A Scanner 216 x 356 mm Scanner Document Scanner 600dpi J291A Document Scanner |
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| Brand | ![]() Epson is a Japanese electronics company that produces printers, scanners, projectors, and other imaging products. The company has a wide range of products for both personal and business use, and its printers are known for their quality and reliability. |
| MPN | Epson B11B206301 |
| Model | Epson B11B206301 |
| ID | 2074158 |
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Bundled software A list of software programs and utilities that come pre-installed or bundled with the product, such as operating systems, drivers, antivirus suites, or other essential applications.
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ABBYY FineReader Sprint 9.0 Presto! BizCard 5 SE |
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Cables included A list of the cable types that are supplied with the product, such as USB, HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, LAN (RJ‑45), SATA, audio or other relevant connectors.
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USB |
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Colour The colour or combination of colours that a product is available in, expressed as common names such as "Black", "Silver" or comma‑separated lists like "Black, White". It indicates the visual appearance of the item for consumers.
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Black |
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Colour scanning Indicates whether a scanner can perform color scans. The value is "Yes" if the device supports color scanning, and "No" if it only performs monochrome scans.
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Yes |
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Compatible operating systems List of operating systems that the product can run or support, including specific versions and architectures when relevant. Each value represents a distinct OS that is compatible with the hardware or software.
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Windows 7/Vista/XP Mac OS X 10.4.11 + |
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Country of origin The country where the product was manufactured or its primary geographic source. This attribute indicates the nation responsible for the production or assembly of the item.
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China |
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Daily duty cycle maximum The maximum number of pages a scanner can process in a single day under normal operating conditions. It indicates the device’s capacity for continuous use and helps users gauge how many documents it can handle before requiring maintenance or downtime.
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200 pages |
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Depth The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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50 mm |
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Duplex Scanning Indicates whether a device can scan both sides of a sheet in a single pass. A value of "Yes" means the scanner automatically captures the front and back of each page, while "No" indicates that only one side can be scanned at a time.
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No |
| Energy Star certified | Yes |
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Film scanning Indicates whether the device can scan photographic film or other similar media. The value is "Yes" if film scanning is supported, otherwise "No".
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No |
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Height The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
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36.5 mm |
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Input colour depth The number of distinct colours that a device can capture or process from an input source, expressed as an integer value such as "48 bit" or "24 bit". This metric indicates the richness and fidelity of colour reproduction for scanned images or captured media.
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16 bit |
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Input voltage The range of alternating current voltage that a charger or power supply can accept, expressed in volts (V). It specifies the minimum and maximum input voltages compatible with the device.
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5 V |
| ISO A-series sizes | A4,A5,A6,A8 |
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Legal Indicates whether the product complies with applicable legal or regulatory requirements, such as safety standards, environmental certifications, or warranty terms. A value of "Yes" confirms compliance; "No" indicates non‑compliance.
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Yes |
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Letter Indicates whether the product supports or is compatible with the Letter paper size (8.5" x 11"), commonly used in North America.
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Yes |
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Light source The main illumination source used by the product, such as LED, laser, CCFL, or other light-emitting technologies. It indicates whether the device uses a single light source or multiple sources and helps users understand the lighting characteristics of the item.
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RGB LED |
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Mac operating systems supported A list of macOS operating system versions that the product supports or is compatible with, such as "macOS 10.15 Catalina", "macOS 11 Big Sur" or newer releases. Each entry represents a distinct OS version that can run on or be supported by the device.
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Yes |
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Maximum ISO A-series paper size The largest standard ISO A-series paper format that a device can handle, expressed as the ISO code (e.g., "A4", "A3"). This attribute indicates the maximum sheet size supported by printers, scanners, copiers, and similar equipment.
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A4 |
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Maximum scan size The largest document dimension that a scanner can capture in a single pass, expressed as width by height (e.g., 216 × 356 mm). This value indicates the maximum area the device can scan without needing to cut or stitch images.
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216x356 |
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Operating relative humidity The range of relative humidity (in percentage) within which the product is designed to operate reliably. Values are expressed as a minimum–maximum interval such as "20 - 80 %" and indicate the acceptable environmental moisture level for optimal performance.
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10 - 80 % |
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Optical scanning resolution The pixel dimensions of a scanner’s optical sensor, expressed as width by height (e.g., 1200×2400). It indicates how many pixels can be captured per scan and determines the sharpness and detail of scanned images.
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600x600 |
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Package depth The linear measurement from front to back or top to bottom of a product’s packaging, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the packaged item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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335 mm |
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Package Height The vertical dimension of a product’s packaging measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and helps customers assess how tall the package will be when stored or shipped.
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68 mm |
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Package width The horizontal measurement of a product’s packaging, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the package is from one side to the other and helps customers assess fit for storage, shipping, or display.
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143 mm |
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Pallet height The vertical dimension of a pallet measured from its lowest to highest point, expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches. It indicates the height of the pallet itself and is useful for determining storage capacity, shipping logistics and compatibility with shelving or handling equipment.
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55.8 cm |
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Pallet length The linear dimension of a pallet measured in a standard unit such as meters, centimeters or inches. It represents the overall length from one end to the other and is used to compare the size of pallets across different products and logistics contexts.
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120 cm |
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Pallet width The horizontal measurement of a pallet, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the pallet is from one side to the other and helps customers assess fit for storage, shipping, or display.
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80 cm |
| Power consumption | 2.5 W |
| Power consumption (StandBy) | 0.0125 W |
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Power consumption powersave The electrical power drawn by a device while it is in powersave mode, expressed in watts (W). It represents the minimal energy usage when the product is powered on but not actively performing tasks, and can be used to estimate idle consumption or compare efficiency across similar products.
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1.3 W |
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Quantity per pack The total count of individual units contained within a single package or bundle. This value helps customers understand how many pieces they receive when purchasing the product, and it is useful for inventory, shipping, and comparison purposes.
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1 pc(s) |
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Quantity per pallet Represents the number of individual items or units that can be placed on a single pallet. This value indicates how many pieces, packages, or components are stored or shipped together on one pallet, helping users assess storage capacity and logistics planning.
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360 pc(s) |
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Quick start guide Indicates whether a quick‑start guide is provided with the product. A value of "Yes" means that a brief, introductory manual or overview is included to help users get started quickly; "No" indicates that no such guide is supplied.
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Yes |
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Scan drivers A list of communication interfaces or software protocols that a scanner can use to transfer scanned images to a computer or network, such as TWAIN, WIA, SANE, ICA, ISIS, and others. Each entry represents an available option for connecting the device to capture software.
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TWAIN,WIA |
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Scan file formats A list of file extensions that a scanner can produce or accept when digitizing documents, such as JPG, PDF, TIFF, BMP, PNG, RTF, CSV, HTML, OCR, XPS, TXT and XLS. The values are comma‑separated strings representing each supported format.
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JPG,PDF,TIFF |
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Scanner type The functional configuration of a scanner, indicating how documents are fed into the device. Common types include flatbed scanners with automatic document feeders (ADF), sheet‑fed scanners, single‑pass or dual‑pass ADFs, and specialized modes such as 1D/2D barcode readers. This attribute helps users understand whether the scanner can handle single pages, multiple pages automatically, or specific scanning formats.
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Sheet-fed scanner |
| Scanning media types supported | Business Card,Card stock,Envelopes,Plain paper,Plastic Card |
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Scanning noise level The sound intensity produced by a device while it is performing scanning operations, expressed in decibels (dB). This value helps users assess how quiet the scanner will be during normal use and compare noise levels across models.
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55 dB |
| Sensor type | CIS |
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Standard interfaces A list of the physical or logical interfaces that a device can use to connect with other devices, such as USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, RS‑232, RJ‑45, Parallel, and similar standards.
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USB 2.0 |
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Storage relative humidity The range of relative humidity (expressed as a percentage) within which the storage device is designed to operate reliably. Values are given as a minimum–maximum interval such as "10 - 90 %" and indicate the acceptable environmental moisture level for optimal performance.
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10 - 85% |
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USB connector type The specific type of USB connector used by a device, such as USB Type‑A, USB Type‑B, USB Type‑C, Micro‑USB, Mini‑USB, or other variants. It indicates the physical port that allows data transfer and power delivery between the device and peripherals.
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Mini-USB B |
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USB port Indicates the presence and quantity of USB connectors on a product. The value is typically an integer representing how many USB ports are available, regardless of type or version.
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Yes |
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Weight The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
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325 g |
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Width The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
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276 mm |






