Does the Epson DS-70 scan both sides of a page?

No. It is a single-sided sheet-fed scanner, so you flip the page and feed it again for the other side.

Does it need a power outlet?

No. It draws power over its USB cable from the connected computer, which also carries the scan data.

Can it scan receipts and plastic cards?

Yes. Epson lists receipts, business cards, ID cards and plastic cards among the supported document types.

Does it work with Macs?

Yes. It supports Windows and macOS, and it is TWAIN and ISIS compliant for use with document management software.

Is it good for scanning long multi-page documents?

Not really. It feeds one sheet at a time and is rated for about 300 sheets a day, so a flatbed or ADF desktop scanner suits big jobs better.

What comes in the box?

The scanner, a USB cable and Epson Scan 2 software. No power adapter is included because it runs off USB.

Where is the Epson DS-70 Portable Document Scanner cheapest?

At eBay, for $100.00, 29% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Epson DS-70 Portable Document Scanner?

Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 81 ratings.

Where can I buy the Epson DS-70 Portable Document Scanner?

15 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Lenovo, CDW, Adorama, Office Depot.

Epson DS-70 Portable Document Scanner

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What reviewers say

4.1 / 581 ratings

Owners rate it around 4.1 out of 5. Most praise its portability and its ability to scan receipts and cards that flatbed scanners struggle with. Critics focus on the single-sheet feed, the lack of wireless and occasional driver or paper-feed hiccups.

What people mention

PortabilityPraisedOwners say it slips into a bag and takes up little desk space.
Paper feedCriticisedReviewers report skewing and jams with thin or curled receipts and pages.
ConnectivityCriticisedBuyers miss wireless and note it must stay plugged into a computer.
Card scanningPraisedUsers like that it handles business cards and embossed plastic cards.
SoftwareMixedSome find Epson Scan 2 and the OCR setup easy; others hit driver snags.

About the Epson DS-70 Portable Document Scanner

Single-sheet-fed document scanner features a small, lightweight design for convenient, on-the-go scanning throughout your busy day. Fast speeds allows you to scan a single page in as little as 5.5 seconds. Included optical character recognition (OCR) and document management software allow you to easily create editable text and searchable pdfs. Automatic feeding mode allows you to combine multi-page scans into one file by automatically accepting new sheets as they're inserted. Simply connect the scanner to your computer via the USB port for quick operation without requiring any batteries or an external power supply. Compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems, this portable document scanner accommodates papers up to 8-1/2" x 72", business/ID cards, and receipts. Small, lightweight size allows easy, on-the-go scanning Fast scan speeds help you quickly tackle large tasks Included software lets you create editable text and searchable PDFs Advanced design accommodates extra-long sheets USB-powered operation does not require batteries or external power supply