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Epson WorkForce DS-6500 Document Scanner

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Epson WorkForce DS-6500 Document Scanner
Key Features
  • Scan Resolution: 1200x1200dpi
  • Auto Duplex Scanning
  • Scan Documents Up To 8.5x40"
  • Built-In 100-Sheet ADF
The WorkForce DS-6500 Document Scanner from Epson features a 1200x1200dpi and up to a 25ppm scan speed. The scanner's 100-page duplex ADF can handle pages as large as 8.5x40" and as small as 4.0x6.0". Easily scan multipage two-sided documents in one easy step. The unit's one-touch scanning options lets you create up to 30 programmable jobs for a smooth workflow and easy transitioning between different scan types. The scanner's ultrasonic double-feed detector ensures no pages get skipped for stress-free operation. Additionally, the scanner's built in book spine shadow correction detects and removes dark areas that typically appear near the book spine.

The DS-6500 comes with ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR software that turns your scans into editable text. The software also gives you the option to save your scans as searchable PDF files. Besides scanning to a drive on your computer, the scanner software provides the ability to scan documents directly to popular cloud services such as Evernote or Google Docs.

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Epson DS-6500 Overview

The WorkForce DS-6500 Document Scanner from Epson features a 1200x1200dpi and up to a 25ppm scan speed. The scanner's 100-page duplex ADF can handle pages as large as 8.5x40" and as small as 4.0x6.0". Easily scan multipage two-sided documents in one easy step. The unit's one-touch scanning options lets you create up to 30 programmable jobs for a smooth workflow and easy transitioning between different scan types. The scanner's ultrasonic double-feed detector ensures no pages get skipped for stress-free operation. Additionally, the scanner's built in book spine shadow correction detects and removes dark areas that typically appear near the book spine.

The DS-6500 comes with ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR software that turns your scans into editable text. The software also gives you the option to save your scans as searchable PDF files. Besides scanning to a drive on your computer, the scanner software provides the ability to scan documents directly to popular cloud services such as Evernote or Google Docs.

Accurate Text Scanning: four line CCD sensor (RGB and black) for crisp, sharp text; included book spine correction eliminates distortion when scanning bound materials
Get More Done: one-pass, duplex scanning at speeds of up to 25 ppm/50 ipm
Capture Large, Two-Sided Documents In One Step: Use the ADF to scan documents from 4.0x6.0" to 8.5x40.0" via the ADF or up to 8.5 x 11.7" via the flatbed
Work Smarter & More Efficiently: built-in 100-sheet ADF, plus auto duplex scanning
Front Panel One-Touch Scan Buttons: Create up to 30 user-programmable jobs
Ultrasonic Double-Feed Detector: automatically stops the scan job if two pages have fed together
Scan To Cloud Services: scan to SharePoint, Evernote, Google Docs and more
Scan To Searchable PDF: save scanned documents as PDF, PDF-A or jpeg files and more
Productivity Software: The scanner includes EPSON Scan, Document Capture Pro (Windows only) and ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR
UPC: 010343886452

Epson DS-6500 Specs

Key Specs
Scanner Type
Flatbed Scanner with Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Scanner Maximum Resolution
1200 dpi (Optical)
Scanner Color Depth
48-Bit (External)
48-Bit (Internal)
Scanner
Type
Flatbed Scanner with Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Maximum Resolution
1200 dpi (Optical)
Color Depth
48-Bit (External)
48-Bit (Internal)
Grayscale Depth
16-Bit (External)
16-Bit (Internal)
Light Source
LED
Image Sensor
1x Charge-Coupled Device (CCD)
Duplex Scanning
No
Scan Speed
Simplex Speed
25 ppm in Color

Duplex Speed
50 ipm in Color
Scanner Media Handling
Scan Sizes
ADF
Maximum: 8.5 x 40" / 21.6 x 101.6 cm
Paper Capacity
ADF: 100x Sheet
Media Weight
14 to 34 gsm
Daily Duty Cycle
3000 Scans
Daily Life Expectancy
300,000 Sheets
Connectivity
Data I/O
1x USB-B 2.0 Input
Scanner Drivers
TWAIN, WIA, ISIS
OS Compatibility
Windows / macOS
General
Battery
No
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption
45 W (Maximum)
Operating Conditions
41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C at 10 to 80% Humidity
Storage Conditions
-13 to 140°F / -25 to 60°C at 10 to 85% Humidity
Certifications
CAN/CSA, FCC-B
Dimensions (W x H x D)
19.4 x 14.1 x 8.5" / 49.3 x 35.8 x 21.6 cm
Weight
22.5 lb / 10.21 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
27.75 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
23.3 x 19.6 x 12.7"

Epson DS-6500 Reviews

DO NOT BUY

By Charles
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2025-03-25

I thought this scanner would be a professional upgrade for my home. The home consumer printing and scanner space is rife with flawed hardware and predatory subscriptions, so I thought I could do better with a more corporate focused product. I was willing to pay the heightened price tag for a better consumer experience. I even had to buy a separate module to allow my $1000 scanner to connect to my network. After being out close to $1500 for this scanner, and after putting up with the horrible software experience from EpsonScan 2, the scanner itself broke. Epson customer support is extremely frustrating to work with. I regret ever buying this and anything from Epson. Never, ever again.

WorkForce DS-6500 is an old school workhorse

By Mr.D
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-11-10

Epson still makes the best scanners. Had a GT-2500 for years but needed to replace it. The DS-6500 is the perfect replacement. Duplex ADF, document table, and Epson Scan software. Can do everything from technical manual scans, photos, even bound books. Solidly built, bulky, and a little slow... but always reliable!

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Can you do duplex scanning on the Epson DS-6500 ...

Can you do duplex scanning on the Epson DS-6500 with just the flatbed scanner and not the document feeder?
Asked by: Jeffrey
Yes. The following unit offers auto duplex scanning.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2022-09-29

Will it work under Linux?

Will it work under Linux?
Asked by: mark
Yes. System can be driven by Linux.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2022-08-15

Does it scan film?

Does it scan film?
Asked by: rebekah
No, the Epson WorkForce DS-6500 Document Scanner does not have a transparency unit and so cannot scan film.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2022-11-13

question

Will it save to .jpg or .tif formats?
Asked by: Anonymous
yes it will definitely save files as .jpg. I have not tried to save .tif.
Answered by: Randall S.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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