Update March 10, 2018.
I received the replacement unit today and shipped off the defective unit. If anything this unit, although a refurbished unit, is even better than the original. No scuffs of any kind and not a speck of dust anywhere on it. The scans it makes are even better than the original. All things taken I am quite satisfied.
I still believe the switch should be redesigned, but I'll be extremely careful of this one just in case something I did in the last 6 months contributed to the failure. (I can't think of anything, though.)
I am now more familiar with the quirks of Epson Scan Utility 2 on my Mac and haven't had a problem with it in quite some time. There is also the fact that Hamrick's VueScan software now works with this scanner. For quick and dirty I use ESU2. For anything that requires a higher level of options I use VueScan Professional. The best of both worlds when using the USB interface.
The WiFi scan software for iOS is still very primitive and prone to failure. If I required that function I would only give this three stars. One for the software and 5 for the hardware. The USB interface operates perfectly for me.
It would seem to me that Epson likely doesn't have any intention of improving the iOS product, Epson DocumentScan. The last update was 7 months ago, before I purchased the scanner. The number of complaints about the Wi-Fi software are huge and I think one of the major reasons this isn't a 5-star rated product.
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Update March 3, 2018.
I called Epson warranty service and after a 6 minute hold was connected to a very helpful representative. They are sending me a replacement unit and I'm to return the defective unit. Epson is paying for shipping both ways. As usual they needed a credit/debit card number to place a hold until the defective product is returned. At this point I am pleased with their service. I'll update further after I receive the replacement.
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March 2, 2018
I have been using this scanner about three times a week since I purchased it in Aug 2017 and before today I would have given the hardware a 5 star rating and the software a 3 star rating.
Yesterday I attempted a scan and the Epson Scan 2 program locked up. After three failures I noticed the function switch was in the AP position (center) and not the USB position (right). I could not move the switch to a location other than WiFi (left) or AP (center).
I needed the scanner immediately and decided to open the unit, a very easy thing to do. Upon investigation I found that the small very delicate function switch had failed. It was lying in pieces in the unit. It is really quite a fragile part, far too fragile for something so important in a unit this expensive.
I examined the functionality of the switch and found the two terminals that needed to be connected for the USB function and soldered them together. The unit is again working properly using the USB interface, but I have given up the capability of using either wireless function. To me this is a workable but not acceptable trade off. I won't be recommending this scanner to my friends and family until or unless Epson revises the design and uses a more durable switch.
Epson Workforce ES-300W Wireless Color Portable Document Scanner with ADF for PC and Mac, Sheet-fed and Duplex Scanning (Rene
4.1
| 790 ratingsPrice: 149.99
Last update: 12-15-2024
About this item
Wirelessly scan to your smartphone, tablet or computer — plus online cloud storage accounts (2); PC and Mac compatible.
Fastest scan speeds in its class (1) — up to 25 ppm/50 ipm (3); Single-Step Technology captures both sides in one pass.
Total portability — choose from AC, rechargeable battery or USB power (4), wherever your business takes you.
Quick batch scanning for stacks of paper — 20-page Auto Document Feeder.
Powerful software included — easy scanning with intuitive Epson ScanSmart Software (2); preview, email, upload and more; automatic file naming and object recognition save time.
Fastest scan speeds in its class (1) — up to 25 ppm/50 ipm (3); Single-Step Technology captures both sides in one pass.
Total portability — choose from AC, rechargeable battery or USB power (4), wherever your business takes you.
Quick batch scanning for stacks of paper — 20-page Auto Document Feeder.
Powerful software included — easy scanning with intuitive Epson ScanSmart Software (2); preview, email, upload and more; automatic file naming and object recognition save time.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 11.3 x 2.6 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.9 pounds |
ASIN | B07BXGP6GJ |
Item model number | ES-300W |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars
785 ratings
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #15,898 in Amazon Renewed (See Top 100 in Amazon Renewed) #60 in Document Scanners #601 in Renewed Office Products |
Date First Available | April 3, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Epson |