New Epson GT-30000 Flatbed Scanner

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Epson
• MPN: B106011F
• Model: GT-30000
• Type: Large Format Color Flatbed Desktop Scanner
• Standard Functions: Full-Color Large Format Document Scanning, Grayscale Monochrome Scanning, High-Volume Data Capture, Text Enhancement Technology (TET) for OCR
• Optional Functions: Multi-Page Document Ingestion (Requires Optional Automatic Document Feeder), Network Scanning Connectivity (Requires Optional Epson Network Card Upgrade)
• What's Included in the Box: Epson GT-30000 Flatbed Scanner, Standard Opaque Document Cover, Power Cable, High-Speed SCSI-2 Cable, SCSI-2 Interface Controller Card (for workstation PC configurations), Software Installation Disc Suite, and Hardware Setup Guide.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Compatible workstation computer system, and destination file optimization or specialized document archiving software suites.

Technical Specifications

Available Options & Consumables

We stock a full range of official accessories and replacement supplies for the Epson GT-30000. You can add these to your order directly from the accessories tab below:

• Document Feeders: External Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) kit for high-volume ledger and document stacking
• Network Upgrades: Optional Epson External Network Image Express communication card for shared Ethernet LAN offices
• Maintenance Accessories: Official scanner cleaning sheets, calibration cards, and roller dust-releasing cloths

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Does this large format scanner feature native USB connection capabilities?
  No. The GT-30000 motherboard layout is a legacy workstation architecture equipped with a dual 50-pin high-speed SCSI-2 interface layout. Connecting this hardware asset to modern desktop setups typically requires specialized external hardware conversion adapters or dedicated SCSI controller cards installed in the host workstation PC.
• Can I use this scanner to digitize oversized documents like blueprints or accounting ledgers?
  Yes. The robust large-format flatbed surface glass safely handles thick bound books, ledger graphics, historical sketches, maps, and wide blueprints up to 11.7 inches x 17 inches without running sensitive items through high-friction rollers.
• Can I stack multiple sheets and run them automatically?
  Out of the box, this configuration comes with an opaque document cover designed strictly for manual single-sheet reflective materials like paper documentation or flat prints. To automate large stacks of multi-page office paperwork or ledger prints, you must install the optional external automatic document feeder (ADF) assembly.
• How do I release the scanning assembly from its safe transit configuration?
  Before plugging in or initializing the device, place the scanner body flat on a stable workstation table. Locate the physical transportation lock screw or lever positioned on the outer panel of the assembly, then shift it into the unlocked setting to free up the internal optical scanning carriage block.