EPSON WorkForce DS-1730 DIN A4 Document Scanner, ADF 60S (B11B273401BY)

The Epson WorkForce DS-1730 is a compact business document scanner designed for offices, schools, reception desks, and users who need fast and reliable paper scanning without taking up much desk space.

Key Features
Compact desktop scanner
Small footprint
Fits easily beside a PC or reception desk
Fast duplex scanning
Scans both sides of a page in one pass
Up to approx. 30 pages per minute
Around 60 images per minute duplex
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Holds up to 60 sheets
Great for batches of invoices, student forms, or office paperwork
Flatbed scanner included
Useful for:
ID cards
passports
books
fragile or damaged documents
USB Connectivity
Simple plug-and-play setup
Typically USB 3.0
Scan destinations
Scan to:
PDF
searchable PDF
email
network folders
cloud services
Good Uses For This Scanner

This unit is ideal for:

Schools digitising paperwork
Small businesses
Accounts departments
Medical practices
Legal offices
Reception desks
Archiving old records
Strengths
Very compact

One of the nicest things about the DS-1730 is the size. It is smaller than many Fujitsu/Ricoh scanners.

Flatbed + feeder combination

A lot of compact scanners do not include a flatbed. This makes it more versatile.

Reliable document handling

Good for:

invoices
multi-page documents
standard office scanning
Energy efficient

Low power usage and quiet operation.

Limitations
Not designed for very high-volume scanning departments
No built-in network scanning on the base model
Not ideal for large archive projects running all day
Photo scanning is acceptable but not professional-grade