Overview

Epson WorkForce DS-1730 A4 Flatbed Scanner for Business and Home Office
The Epson WorkForce DS-1730 A4 flatbed scanner is designed for businesses and home offices that need dependable, high quality document scanning at an affordable price. Combining a compact footprint with professional level performance, it delivers sharp image clarity, fast duplex scanning, and flexible media handling. Whether you are digitising contracts, receipts, ID cards, or fragile paperwork, this scanner offers consistent results without stretching your budget.

Description

The Epson WorkForce DS-1730 is a compact A4 flatbed and ADF document scanner built for everyday office productivity. It delivers up to 30 pages per minute with single pass duplex scanning, captures sharp detail at up to 1200 dpi on the flatbed, and handles everything from standard A4 documents to plastic cards and irregular media. With a 60 sheet automatic document feeder, advanced document capture software, and USB connectivity, it provides a reliable and efficient solution for organised, paperless workflows in small to medium workspaces.

Features

Built for Everyday Business Scanning
Designed to balance performance and cost, the DS-1730 is well suited to small businesses, general office environments, and home workspaces. Its clean, space saving design fits easily onto desks while still offering powerful scanning capabilities.

With an optical resolution of 600 x 600 dpi via the automatic document feeder and 1200 x 1200 dpi using the flatbed, it captures crisp text and detailed images. This makes it ideal for archiving records, digitising invoices, or creating searchable PDF files for streamlined document management.

Fast Duplex Performance with Reliable Output
Productivity is enhanced by a scanning speed of up to 30 pages per minute, with 60 images per minute in duplex mode at 200 or 300 dpi. Single pass dual scanning ensures both sides of a document are captured in one smooth motion, reducing handling time and improving efficiency.

The daily duty cycle of up to 3000 pages supports consistent office workloads, making it a dependable choice for regular use. Advanced document correction tools within Epson software help adjust distortion, folds, and shadows without needing to rescan.

Key performance highlights include:

• 30 pages per minute scan speed in both colour and monochrome
• Single pass duplex scanning for double sided documents
• 60 sheet automatic document feeder
• 3000 page recommended daily volume
• USB 2.0 connectivity for simple setup

Flexible Media Handling for Diverse Documents
The DS-1730 is designed to accommodate a wide variety of media types and sizes. From everyday A4 documents to smaller business cards and plastic ID cards, it adapts to different scanning needs with ease.

Supported document formats include A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, and Legal. The flatbed is particularly useful for fragile or irregularly shaped documents that cannot pass through an ADF. Paper weights from 50 to 120 g per square metre are supported in automatic loading mode.

This flexibility makes it suitable for:

• Contracts and multi page reports
• Receipts and invoices
• Identity cards and plastic cards
• Delicate or bound materials

Image Quality and Scanning Technology
Equipped with a CIS contact image sensor and ReadyScan LED light source, the scanner delivers consistent illumination and energy efficient performance. Colour depth supports 30 bit input and 24 bit output, ensuring accurate colour reproduction.

Output resolution options range from 75 dpi up to 1200 dpi, allowing you to optimise scans for archiving, sharing, or printing. File formats include BMP, JPEG, TIFF, multi TIFF, PDF, searchable PDF, secure PDF, PDF A, and PNG. Hardware JPEG and PDF compression help manage file sizes without compromising clarity.

Software and Workflow Integration
The included document management tools support seamless integration into modern office workflows. Users can scan directly to email, FTP, Microsoft SharePoint, print, web folders, and network folders. Epson Document Capture Pro enhances document organisation and searchable PDF creation.

Driver support includes TWAIN, ISIS, WIA for Windows, SANE for Linux, and Epson Scan 2. Compatibility covers Windows 7 through Windows 11, Windows Server editions up to 2022, and macOS 10.15 or later.

Connectivity and System Compatibility
Connection is handled via USB 2.0, ensuring stable and straightforward installation. The scanner operates on AC 100 to 240 V, making it suitable for various office environments.

Energy consumption is efficient, rated at:

• 9 W during operation
• 3.8 W in ready mode
• 0.9 W in sleep mode
• 0.1 W when powered off

Design and Physical Details
Despite its professional capability, the DS-1730 remains compact and easy to position on a desk. Dimensions are 425 x 351 x 135 mm, and the unit weighs approximately 4.82 kg. Its durable construction supports long term reliability in busy office settings.

Environmental operating conditions include:

• Operating humidity between 15 percent and 60 percent
• Storage temperature from minus 25 degrees C to 60 degrees C
• Sound power during operation rated at 6.6 B A

What Is Included in the Box
Inside the package you will find:

• Main scanner unit
• Power cable
• USB cable
• Quick setup guide
• Warranty card

Why Choose the Epson WorkForce DS-1730
For businesses seeking a compact A4 flatbed scanner with automatic document feeder, fast duplex scanning, and high resolution output, the Epson WorkForce DS-1730 offers strong value. It combines speed, image quality, and flexible media handling in one practical device, making it an efficient solution for structured, digital document workflows.

Specifications

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Specifications
Product Code	B11B273402
Technology
Scanner Type	Flatbed Scanner
Optical Resolution (ADF)	600 DPI x 600 DPI (Horizontal x Vertical)
Optical Resolution	1.200 DPI x 1.200 DPI (Horizontal x Vertical)
Maximum document size	215,9 mm x 3.048 mm (Horizontal x Vertical)
Scanning Range (maximum)	215,9 mm x 3.048 mm (Horizontal x Vertical)
ADF Minimum Document Size	89 mm x 127 mm (Horizontal x Vertical)
ADF Maximum Document Size	215,9 mm x 3.048 mm (Horizontal x Vertical)
Maximum Document Size-Flatbed	215,9 mm
Paper Formats	A4 (21.0x29.7 cm), A5 (14.8x21.0 cm), A6 (10.5x14.8 cm), B5, B6, Letter, Letter Legal
Scanning color depth	Input: 30 Bits Color / 10 Bits Monochrome, Output: 24 Bits Color / 8 Bits Monochrome
Category	Office Desktop, Small & Compact, General Office
Scanner
Optical Sensor	CIS (Contact Image Sensor)
Light Source	ReadyScan LED technology
Output Resolution	75, 100, 150, 200, 240, 300, 400, 600, 1200 DPI
Scan speed
Scanning Speed	Monochrome:30 pages/min - Color:30 pages/min, Resolution: 200 / 300 dpi, Monochrome:60 image/min - Color:60 image/min, Resolution: 200 / 300 dpi
Reflective scanning	Monochrome:7 s/page - Color:7 s/page measured with size A4, Resolution 300 dpi
Paper / Media Handling
Paper Setting Capacity	60 Sheets
Paper weight	Auto loading: 50 - 120 g/m²
Automatic Document Feeder Type	Single pass dual scanning
Reliability Daily Duty Cycle	3.000 pages
Automatic Document Feed	60 pages
Document size - Flatbed	A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Letter Legal, Business cards, Plastic cards
Duplex Scan	Yes
Scanning Features
Output formats	BMP, JPEG, TIFF, multi-TIFF, PDF, searchable PDF, secure PDF, PDF/A, PNG
File compression features	Hardware JPEG compression, PDF Compression
Advanced document integration	Scan to Email, Scan to FTP, Scan to Microsoft SharePoint, Scan to Print, Scan to Web folders, Scan to Network folders, Computer (Epson Document Capture Pro), Microsoft SharePoint with Epson Document Capture Pro
Scanning Volume	3.000 Pages per day
Connectivity
Interfaces	USB 2.0
General
Supply Voltage	AC 100 V - 240 V
Energy Use	9 Watt (Operation), 3,8 Watt (Ready), 0,9 Watt (sleep mode), 0,1 Watt (Power off)
Product dimensions	425 x 351 x 135 mm (Width x Depth x Height)
Product weight	4,82 kg
Drivers	TWAIN, ISIS, Epson Scan2 (TWAIN), SANE (Linux), WIA (Windows)
Included Software	Document Capture Pro, Epson Device Admin, Epson Document Capture (Mac only), Epson Scan 2
Compatible Operating Systems	MAC OS 10.15 + or later, Windows 10, Windows 11 or later, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 (32/64bit), Windows Server 2012 (64bit), Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022
Sound Power	Operation:6,6 B (A)
Supported Humidity	Operation 15% - 60%, Storage 15% - 85%
Supported Temperature	Storage -25degrees C - 60degrees C
Options	Roller Assembly Kit
Scan
Optical Resolution	600 DPI x 600 DPI (Horizontal x Vertical)