Fast duplex document capture in a compact USB desktop scanner
40ppm / 80ipm at 300dpi60-sheet duplex ADF600dpi opticalUSB 3.2 Gen 1
The Epson WorkForce DS-530III is an A4 sheetfed scanner for business document capture. Its 60-sheet automatic document feeder scans both sides in one pass, with rated colour and monochrome speeds up to 40ppm or 80ipm at 300dpi. This exact B11B286401 model connects over USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 and includes Epson capture software for compatible PC and Mac workflows.
Best For: Small and medium businesses and home offices digitising supported paper batches into searchable, organised files.
Before you order: This is a sheetfed USB scanner, not an integral flatbed or standalone network model. Optical resolution is 600dpi; 1200dpi is an output setting. A3 support uses stitching, not an A3-width paper path. Confirm media settings, host software and driver compatibility before deployment.
What's in the Box
- Epson WorkForce DS-530III main unit.
- AC adapter and power cable.
- USB 3.0 cable, Quick Setup Guide and warranty card.
- Sample documents are illustrative. Carrier sheets, cleaning kit and optional flatbed conversion equipment are separate.
What It Means in Practice
- Capture both sides of supported documents with the single-pass duplex ADF.
- Load up to 60 sheets within the applicable media requirements; rated daily duty is 6500 pages.
- Use compatible Epson software for deskew, blank-page skipping, text enhancement and document organisation.
- Plan long-document, card, envelope or stitched-page work around the correct media settings and optional accessories where required.
What Will Not Work
- Do not treat 1200dpi output as 1200dpi optical resolution.
- No integral scanning glass, Wi-Fi or Ethernet is listed for this model.
- The 27–413g/m² range does not mean every size or fragile original can be fed in every mode.
- A3 stitching does not create an A3-width feeder; optional flatbed conversion equipment is not included.
- Actual speed and OCR results depend on originals, resolution, computer and software.
Key Features
Single-pass duplex
Both sides are captured in one pass, rated up to 40ppm or 80ipm for A4 colour and monochrome at 300dpi.
Flexible supported media
The documented range includes 27–413g/m² paper, small originals and long documents with appropriate handling.
Paper protection
Ultrasonic detection and paper-protection sensors help detect feeding problems; protection does not guarantee damage-free feeding of unsuitable originals.
Capture software
Epson Scan 2 and platform-specific Document Capture applications support compatible document workflows.
Technical Specifications
| Exact model / SKU | WorkForce DS-530III / B11B286401 |
| Condition | New |
| Scanner type | A4 sheetfed document scanner |
| Sensor / light source | CIS / ReadyScan LED |
| Optical resolution | 600 × 600dpi |
| Output resolutions | 75, 100, 150, 200, 240, 300, 600, 1200dpi |
| A4 speed at 300dpi | Up to 40 pages/min or 80 images/min, colour and monochrome |
| Duplex ADF | Single-pass dual scanning, 60 sheets |
| Daily duty rating | 6500 pages |
| Paper weight | 27–413g/m², subject to media and mode requirements |
| Minimum original | 50.8 × 50.8mm |
| Maximum original | 215.9 × 6096mm, supported long-document mode |
| Large-page workflow | A3 and B4 stitching; not native A3-width feed |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 |
| Drivers | WIA, ISIS web download, Epson Scan 2 TWAIN, SANE Linux, ICA Mac; platform-specific |
| Software | Epson Scan 2, Document Capture Pro Windows, Document Capture Mac, Epson Device Admin |
| OS listed by Epson | Windows 11 or later, macOS 11 or later, Linux, Citrix XenApp 7.6+; confirm current drivers |
| Dimensions W×D×H | 296 × 169 × 176mm |
| Weight | 3.7 kg |
| Power input | AC 100–240V via supplied adapter |
| Power use | 13W operating, 5.5W ready, 0.8W sleep, 0.1W off |
| Operating environment | 5–35°C, 15–80% RH |
| Supplied connection items | AC adapter, power cable and USB 3.0 cable |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it scan both sides in one pass?
Yes. Epson specifies single-pass dual scanning through the 60-sheet ADF. A4 colour and monochrome speed is rated up to 40ppm/80ipm at 300dpi.
Does it include a flatbed?
No integral glass is listed. Epson offers a separate V39II flatbed conversion kit, which is not part of this box.
Is it a network or Wi-Fi scanner?
This exact model lists USB 3.2 Gen 1x1. Network-folder or other destinations depend on compatible connected-computer software and configuration.
Is its optical resolution 1200dpi?
No. Optical resolution is 600 × 600dpi. The manufacturer separately lists 1200dpi among output settings.
Singular Expert Insight
Choose this model for regular batches of suitable loose documents. Its strength is fast duplex feeding and capture software, rather than glass scanning or standalone networking. Test representative originals and the required output workflow before committing a whole paper archive.
Buyer’s Guide
✓ Buy it if You need an A4 USB scanner for frequent duplex document batches.
✕ Skip it if You need integral flatbed glass, Wi-Fi or standalone network destinations.
→ Also consider Paper condition, media settings, host drivers, capture software and optional carrier sheets or flatbed equipment.