Selecting an Epson Scan Mode

Full Auto Mode lets you scan quickly and easily, without selecting any settings or previewing your image.
Full Auto Mode is best when you need to scan your originals at 100% size and you do not need to preview the images before scanning. You can restore faded colors or remove dust marks in Full Auto Mode.

Office Mode lets you quickly select settings for scanning text documents and check their effects with a preview image.
Office Mode is best when you want to scan documents using the Automatic Document Feeder.

Home Mode lets you customize some scanning settings and check their effects with a preview image.
Home Mode is best when you want to preview images of your originals before scanning them. You can size the image as you scan, adjust the scan area, and adjust many image settings, including color restoration, dust removal, and backlight correction.

Professional Mode gives you total control of your scanning settings and lets you check their effects with a preview image.
Professional Mode is best when you want to preview your image and make extensive, detailed corrections to it before scanning. You can sharpen, color correct, and enhance your image with a full array of tools, including color restoration, dust removal, and backlight correction.