Epson DS-C490 Compact Desktop Document Scanner B11B271201

The Epson DS-C490 Compact Desktop Document Scanner B11B271201 combines high-speed duplex scanning with an exceptionally small footprint, making it an excellent choice for offices where desktop space is limited.

Featuring scan speeds up to 40 ppm / 80 ipm, a 20-page Automatic Document Feeder, single-pass duplex scanning and a peak daily duty cycle of up to 6,500 pages, the DS-C490 delivers impressive productivity from a scanner weighing only approximately 4.2 pounds.

Its innovative flexible scan path handles standard business documents as well as receipts, cards, passports, booklets, extra-long documents and other specialty media.

Epson DS-C490 Compact Desktop Document Scanner

The Epson DS-C490 is designed to provide commercial-grade document scanning without taking over your workspace.

Its compact vertical design can save up to 60% of desk space compared with larger traditional desktop document scanners with their trays extended.

Despite its small size, the DS-C490 scans both sides of a document simultaneously at speeds up to:

40 ppm — Pages Per Minute
80 ipm — Images Per Minute

A 20-page Automatic Document Feeder makes batch scanning easy, while the flexible paper path allows users to switch between conventional documents and thicker or specialty originals.

Key Features

• Fast Duplex Scanning: Scan at speeds up to 40 ppm / 80 ipm.
• Single-Pass Duplex: Captures both sides of a document simultaneously.
• 20-Page Automatic Document Feeder: Easily process batches of everyday documents.
• 6,500-Page Peak Daily Duty Cycle: Engineered for demanding business use.
• Ultra-Compact Design: Vertical scanning configuration saves valuable desk space.
• Flexible Scan Path: Switch between vertical and straight-through feeding depending on the original.
• Passport Scanning: Scan compatible passports directly through the straight paper path.
• Booklet Scanning: Handles compatible booklets and other thicker originals.
• Extra-Long Document Scanning: Scan originals up to 220 inches long at supported resolutions.
• Plastic Card Scanning: Handles standard and embossed identification cards.
• 600 dpi Optical Resolution: Produces detailed text, graphics and images.
• Intelligent Image Processing: Automatically improves and corrects scanned documents.
• TWAIN and ISIS® Drivers: Integrates with a wide range of document-management applications.
• OCR Capability: Create searchable PDF files and editable Microsoft Office documents.
• USB Connectivity: Provides dependable direct connection to a computer.
• 3-Year Limited Warranty: Applies to qualifying purchases under Epson’s current warranty program.

Compact Vertical Design

One of the biggest advantages of the Epson DS-C490 is its exceptionally small desktop footprint.

In its vertical scanning position, the scanner measures approximately:

11.7″ W x 4.1″ D x 4.9″ H

This compact configuration can save up to 60% of desk space compared with larger traditional desktop scanners with their paper trays extended.

The DS-C490 is particularly well suited for:

• Reception desks
• Medical offices
• Bank teller stations
• Customer service counters
• Retail environments
• Front offices
• Home offices
• Workstations with limited desk space

Flexible Two-Path Document Handling

The DS-C490 uses a flexible paper path that allows the scanner to handle a much broader selection of originals than many conventional sheet-fed scanners.

Vertical Path

The vertical path is ideal for everyday business documents and allows scanned pages to feed through the scanner while maintaining its compact footprint.

It is ideal for:

• Letter-size documents
• Legal-size documents
• Invoices
• Contracts
• Forms
• Statements
• Receipts
• Business records

Straight Path

For thicker or specialty documents, the scanner can be tilted into its straight-path position.

The straight path is useful for:

• Passports
• Booklets
• Plastic cards
• Laminated cards
• Thick documents
• Envelopes
• Carrier sheets
• Delicate or specialty media

This flexibility allows the DS-C490 to handle documents that many standard desktop scanners cannot.

Passport and Booklet Scanning

The Epson DS-C490 is particularly useful for businesses that regularly scan identification documents.

Compatible A5-size passports less than approximately 0.20″ thick can be fed directly through the scanner without requiring a carrier sheet.

A passport carrier sheet can also be used when additional document protection is desired or when handling thicker passports.

This makes the DS-C490 a strong option for:

• Hotels
• Medical offices
• Financial institutions
• Government offices
• Travel-related businesses
• Human resources departments
• Customer registration environments

The straight paper path also allows compatible booklets and other thicker originals to pass through the scanner more easily.

Extra-Long Document Scanning

The Epson DS-C490 can scan unusually long documents up to 220 inches long.

Maximum length varies depending upon resolution:

• Up to 220″ at 50–200 dpi
• Up to 215″ at 201–300 dpi
• Up to 53″ at 301–600 dpi

This capability is useful for:

• Long receipts
• Continuous business records
• Medical records
• Transaction reports
• Specialized forms
• Other extended-length documents

Plastic and Laminated Card Scanning

The straight paper path also allows the DS-C490 to scan plastic and laminated cards.

Supported media includes:

• Standard identification cards
• Driver-license-size cards
• Embossed plastic cards
• Laminated cards

Embossed plastic cards up to approximately 1.24 mm thick can be scanned individually.

This versatility makes the scanner particularly useful in customer-facing environments where identification and paperwork need to be captured from the same workstation.

Folded and Oversized Document Scanning

Using an optional carrier sheet, the DS-C490 can scan oversized documents that are folded in half.

Compatible larger originals can be folded, placed inside the carrier sheet and scanned so that software can combine the two sides into a single image.

This provides occasional large-document capability without requiring a full-size A3 scanner.

Intelligent Image Processing

The Epson DS-C490 includes intelligent image-adjustment technology designed to produce clean, professional digital files with less manual correction.

Features include:

• Automatic cropping
• Blank page removal
• Background removal
• Dirt detection
• Paper skew correction
• Staple protection
• Text enhancement
• Descreening
• Edge fill
• Punch-hole removal
• Brightness adjustment
• Contrast adjustment
• Gamma adjustment
• Unsharp mask

These features help reduce rescanning and manual document cleanup.

Staple Protection

The DS-C490 includes technology designed to help detect documents that may still contain staples.

This can help protect the original document and reduce the risk of feeding problems or damage to the scanner.

It is an especially useful feature in business environments where large quantities of paperwork are processed throughout the day.

Powerful Document Management with OCR

Epson scanning software helps convert paper documents into useful digital information.

Users can create:

• Searchable PDF documents
• Editable Microsoft Word files
• Editable Microsoft Excel files
• Editable Microsoft PowerPoint files
• Multi-page PDF files
• Customized scan jobs
• Repeatable document workflows

OCR technology recognizes text within scanned documents, making it possible to search, copy and edit information that originally existed only on paper.

Business Software Integration

The Epson DS-C490 includes support for both TWAIN and ISIS® drivers, allowing it to integrate with many third-party document-management applications.

This makes it well suited for industries such as:

• Healthcare
• Banking
• Finance
• Insurance
• Government
• Legal
• Accounting
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Education
• General business administration

Technical Specifications

• Scanner Type: Sheet-fed, one-pass duplex color scanner
• Manufacturer Part Number: B11B271201
• Scan Speed: Up to 40 ppm / 80 ipm
• Duplex Scanning: Single-pass duplex
• Optical Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
• Output Resolution: 50 to 1200 dpi
• Image Sensor: CIS
• Light Source: RGB LED
• ADF Capacity: 20 sheets/pages
• Peak Daily Duty Cycle: Up to 6,500 pages
• Minimum Document Size: Approximately 2″ x 2″
• Maximum Document Width: 8.5″
• Maximum Document Length: Up to 220″
• Embossed Plastic Card Thickness: Up to 1.24 mm
• Color Input Depth: 30-bit
• Color Output Depth: 24-bit
• Grayscale Input Depth: 10-bit
• Grayscale Output Depth: 8-bit
• Interface: Hi-Speed USB
• TWAIN Support: Yes
• ISIS Support: Yes
• Wireless Connectivity: No
• Ethernet Connectivity: No
• Display: No touchscreen/display
• ENERGY STAR® Qualified: Yes
• EPEAT: Silver
• RoHS Compliant: Yes

Important Connectivity Note

The DS-C490 uses USB connectivity and does not have built-in Wi-Fi or Ethernet networking.

For buyers specifically needing wireless or network scanning, another Epson network-capable model would be more appropriate.

Dimensions and Weight

Vertical Path Position

• Width: 11.7″
• Depth: 4.1″
• Height: 4.9″

Straight Path Position

• Width: 11.7″
• Depth: 5.0″
• Height: 4.7″

Weight

• Approximately 4.2 lb.

The extremely compact size and light weight are major advantages of the DS-C490 for space-conscious work environments.

Power Consumption

• Operating: Approximately 13 W
• Ready Mode: Approximately 3.6 W
• Sleep Mode: Approximately 1 W
• Power Off: Approximately 0.1 W

Software & Compatibility

The Epson DS-C490 supports business scanning and document-management software including:

• Epson Scan 2
• Epson Document Capture Pro for Windows
• Epson Document Capture for Mac
• OCR components
• TWAIN-compatible applications
• ISIS-compatible applications

What’s in the Box

• Epson DS-C490 Compact Document Scanner
• Start Here poster
• Hi-Speed USB cable
• AC adapter
• Power cable

Optional Accessories & Maintenance Items

• Carrier Sheets, Pack of 5 — B12B819051
• Roller Assembly Kit — B12B819731
• Cleaning Kit — B12B819291
• Passport Carrier Sheet — Optional

Carrier sheets can be useful for fragile, irregularly shaped, folded or easily scratched originals.

Warranty

Current qualifying Epson DS-C490 purchases include a 3-year limited warranty with Advance Exchange.

Epson’s current warranty terms specify that products purchased on or after May 12, 2026 receive the 3-year limited warranty. Advance Exchange includes Next-Business-Day replacement shipping where available and subject to warranty terms.

Why Choose the Epson DS-C490?

• Ultra-Compact Design: Takes up significantly less desk space than many conventional document scanners.
• Fast Performance: Scan up to 40 ppm / 80 ipm.
• 6,500-Page Daily Duty Cycle: Built for demanding business environments.
• 20-Page ADF: Convenient batch scanning in an exceptionally small scanner.
• Single-Pass Duplex: Capture both sides of a page simultaneously.
• Passport and Booklet Capability: Straight paper path handles specialty originals.
• Extra-Long Document Support: Scan documents up to 220 inches long.
• Plastic Card Scanning: Handles standard and embossed cards.
• Flexible Paper Path: Easily switch between everyday documents and thicker specialty media.
• Intelligent Image Processing: Automatic corrections help produce professional scan quality.
• Professional Integration: TWAIN and ISIS support work with many business applications.
• OCR Support: Create searchable PDF and editable Office files.
• Lightweight: At approximately 4.2 lb., it is easy to fit into compact work environments.
• 3-Year Limited Warranty: Provides added protection for qualifying current purchases.

The Epson DS-C490 Compact Desktop Document Scanner is an excellent choice for businesses that want high-performance document scanning without sacrificing valuable desk space.

Its combination of 40 ppm / 80 ipm scanning, a 20-page ADF, 6,500-page peak daily duty cycle, passport and booklet handling, 220-inch long-document support and compact vertical design makes it especially well suited for busy offices and customer-facing workstations.

Product Information

Brand: Epson
Model: DS-C490
Product Type: Compact Desktop Document Scanner
Manufacturer Part Number: B11B271201
Scan Speed: Up to 40 ppm / 80 ipm
ADF Capacity: 20 Pages
Peak Daily Duty Cycle: 6,500 Pages
Optical Resolution: 600 dpi
Maximum Document Length: 220″
Connectivity: USB
Duplex Scanning: Yes
Passport Scanning: Yes
TWAIN / ISIS Support: Yes
Approximate Weight: 4.2 lb.

Epson DS-C490 Compact Document Scanner 40ppm 20-Sheet ADF USB B11B271201

 

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