Epson WorkForce DS-70 Portable Document Scanner

Epson WorkForce DS-70 is a compact, lightweight portable document scanner designed for professionals and businesses that need convenient, high-quality document digitization at the desk or while working on the go. With 600 dpi optical resolution, USB-powered operation, single-sheet color scanning, OCR capability, and support for documents, receipts, business cards and long documents, the DS-70 is suitable for offices, mobile professionals, field teams, schools, government departments, legal practices, accounting offices and other environments where space-saving document scanning is important. Epson specifies scanning of a standard page in as fast as 5.5 seconds at 200/300 dpi, while its published specifications list a 10 ppm scan-speed figure under the specified 300 dpi single-sheet test condition.

Product Features

Compact and Portable Document Scanner

Epson DS-70 is designed for users who need a scanner that can easily fit into a small workspace, office desk, laptop bag or mobile work environment. Its compact design makes it suitable for scanning documents at the office, home or while travelling.

600 dpi Optical Scanning Resolution

The scanner provides 600 x 600 dpi optical resolution, allowing it to capture clear text, graphics and document details. The output resolution can be selected from 50 to 1,200 dpi for standard documents, depending on the scanning requirement.

Fast Single-Sheet Scanning

DS-70 can scan a standard A4 or letter-size page in as fast as 5.5 seconds at 200 or 300 dpi under Epson’s specified conditions. Epson also lists a 10 ppm scan-speed specification based on its 300 dpi, single-sheet scan-speed test.

USB-Powered Operation

Epson DS-70 draws power directly from its USB connection, eliminating the need for a separate AC power adapter or battery. This makes it convenient for mobile professionals and workstations where portability is important.

Single-Sheet Feed

DS-70 is a single-sheet-fed, simplex scanner, making it particularly suitable for scanning individual documents, forms, receipts, identification cards and other documents rather than high-volume batch scanning.

Scans Long Documents

The scanner can accommodate documents up to 8.5 x 72 inches when scanning at up to 300 dpi, making it useful for longer documents that cannot be handled by a conventional A4-only scanner.

Scans Receipts and ID Cards

Epson DS-70 supports a range of smaller media, including receipts, business cards and ID cards, making it useful for administrative, accounting, financial and document-management applications.

OCR and Searchable PDF Creation

Included Epson software provides OCR and document management functionality that can help convert scanned documents into editable text and create searchable PDF files. This is useful for organizations digitizing paper records and improving document retrieval.

Epson Scan and Document Capture Software

DS-70 works with Epson Scan 2, Document Capture Pro for Windows, Document Capture for Mac and TWAIN drivers, providing options for scanning and integrating the scanner with compatible document workflows.

Windows and Mac Compatibility

The scanner supports compatible Windows and Mac operating systems, making it suitable for a variety of office and professional computing environments. Customers should verify current operating-system compatibility and available drivers before deployment.

Color Document Scanning

DS-70 uses a Color Contact Image Sensor (CIS) and a 3-color RGB LED light source to capture color, grayscale and black-and-white documents.

300-Sheet Daily Duty Cycle

Epson specifies a peak daily duty cycle of 300 sheets, making the DS-70 suitable for personal, departmental and moderate document digitization requirements.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Epson
• Series: WorkForce
• Model: DS-70
• Product type: Portable document scanner
• Scanner type: Mobile, sheet-fed, 1-pass color scanner
• Scanning method: Simplex, single-sided
• Sensor: Color Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
• Optical resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
• Maximum output resolution: 1,200 dpi
• Color depth: 16-bit input / 8-bit output
• Maximum standard scan area: 8.5 x 14 inches / 216 x 356 mm
• Maximum long-document size: 8.5 x 72 inches / 216 x 1,829 mm at up to 300 dpi
• Minimum document size: 2 x 2 inches / 50.8 x 50.8 mm
• Paper capacity: 1 sheet
• Paper weight: 35 to 270 g/m²
• Scanning speed: Up to 10 ppm under Epson’s specified 300 dpi single-sheet test
• Fastest single-page scan: Approximately 5.5 seconds at 200/300 dpi under specified conditions
• Daily duty cycle: Up to 300 sheets
• Light source: 3-color RGB LED / ReadyScan LED technology
• Connectivity: USB 2.0
• Power: USB bus powered, 5 V DC
• Power consumption: Approximately 2.5 W operating, 1.3 W ready, 1.0 W sleep
• Supported media: Documents, receipts, business cards, ID cards and long documents
• Included software: Epson Scan 2, Document Capture Pro for Windows, Document Capture for Mac and TWAIN driver
• Scan button: Start/Stop
• Dimensions: Approximately 10.7 x 1.9 x 1.4 inches / 272 x 48 x 35 mm
• Weight: Approximately 0.59 lb / 0.27 kg
• Operating temperature: 5 to 35 °C
• Operating humidity: 10 to 85%, non-condensing
• Power connection: USB
• Warranty: Warranty terms depend on the sales region; Epson US lists a 3-year limited warranty for its US/Canada version.

Applications

Office Document Digitization

Epson DS-70 is ideal for offices that need to convert paper documents, forms, correspondence and records into digital files without dedicating space to a large desktop scanner.

Accounting and Finance

The scanner can be used to digitize receipts, invoices, payment documents and financial records, helping accounting teams maintain electronic records and searchable document archives.

Legal and Professional Services

Law firms, consultants and professional service providers can use the DS-70 to scan contracts, forms, identification documents and supporting paperwork into digital document-management systems.

Schools and Educational Institutions

Schools, colleges and universities can use the scanner to digitize forms, student records, administrative documents, certificates and other paperwork.

Government and Public Offices

The portable design makes the DS-70 suitable for government departments and field offices that need to digitize documents without installing a large departmental scanner.

Field Work and Mobile Professionals

Because the DS-70 is lightweight and powered through USB, it is particularly useful for sales representatives, auditors, consultants, surveyors, insurance personnel and other professionals who need to scan documents away from a traditional office environment.

Customer Service and Reception Desks

The scanner can be used at reception and service counters for capturing ID cards, application forms, receipts and other customer documentation.

Document Management

With OCR and searchable PDF capabilities, the DS-70 can form part of a document digitization workflow where organizations need to electronically store, search and retrieve paper records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Epson WorkForce DS-70 a portable scanner?

Yes. The DS-70 is a compact mobile, single-sheet document scanner designed for use at a desk or while travelling. Its USB-powered design eliminates the need for a separate power adapter.

What is the resolution of the Epson DS-70?

Epson DS-70 has a 600 dpi optical resolution and supports output resolutions up to 1,200 dpi for standard scanning applications.

How fast is the Epson DS-70?

Epson specifies scanning a standard page in approximately 5.5 seconds at 200/300 dpi under its stated test conditions. Its specifications also list a 10 ppm scan-speed figure based on a 300 dpi, single-sheet test.

Can the Epson DS-70 scan ID cards?

Yes. The DS-70 can scan business cards and ID cards in addition to standard documents and receipts.

Can the Epson DS-70 scan long documents?

Yes. It can scan documents up to 8.5 x 72 inches at up to 300 dpi, making it suitable for certain long forms and documents.

Does the Epson DS-70 have an automatic document feeder?

DS-70 uses a single-sheet feed mechanism rather than a multi-page automatic document feeder. It is therefore best suited to individual document scanning and moderate-volume workflows.

Does the Epson DS-70 require an external power adapter?

No. The DS-70 is USB bus powered, so it can draw power from a compatible computer through its USB connection.

Can the Epson DS-70 create searchable PDFs?

Yes. Epson’s included software supports OCR and document-management functions that can be used to create editable text and searchable PDF documents.

Is the Epson DS-70 compatible with Windows and Mac?

Yes. Epson provides Windows and Mac software and drivers for the DS-70. The exact supported operating-system versions depend on the current driver release and regional Epson support resources.

Is the Epson DS-70 suitable for high-volume scanning?

DS-70 is designed as a portable single-sheet scanner with a specified peak daily duty cycle of 300 sheets. For large-volume batch scanning, a dedicated Epson document scanner with a multi-page ADF would generally be more appropriate.

Where can I buy the Epson WorkForce DS-70 in Kenya?

For the Epson WorkForce DS-70 price and availability in Kenya, contact Fedi Office Supplies for current stock, pricing and delivery information. The scanner is particularly suitable for businesses and professionals looking for a compact portable document scanner in Kenya.