Epson has launched the ES-550W and ES-590W wireless scanners to power fast, flexible document digitisation for small business and home office users.
With digitalisation common now for even the smallest of businesses, employees need to be able to scan documents quickly and effectively wherever they are working, be it in an office or a home office.
For small businesses, efficiency is key, so cost-effective and high-speed, high-quality solutions are what is desired. Epson’s latest entries into this category aim to do this.
Epson’s two new wireless A4 document scanners, the WorkForce ES-550W and ES-590W, have been designed to deliver high-speed, intelligent and flexible document digitisation for small businesses and home office users.
Both models combine fast duplex scanning, advanced media handling and wireless connectivity, enabling users to digitise, organise and share documents seamlessly across devices and locations.
Speed and performance
Both the ES-550W and ES-590W offer powerful performance with scan speeds of up to 45ppm (90ipm) and a 100-sheet automatic document feeder, making it ideal for high-volume document capture.
Designed for flexibility, both models support a wide range of media, from small business cards (50.8mm) to long documents up to 6,096mm, and paper weights from 27–413gsm, allowing users to digitise everything from thin receipts to thick documents in a single device – something cost- and space-conscious users are looking for.
The ES-550W features Wi-Fi and USB connectivity, enabling scanning via PC, Mac, smartphone or tablet using Epson ScanSmart and Smart Panel apps. Advanced reliability features such as ultrasonic double-feed detection, paper protection sensors and dirt-on-glass detection help prevent misfeeds and ensure consistently high-quality scans.
The ES-590W builds on these capabilities with enhanced usability and standalone functionality. A 4.3-inch touchscreen display enables intuitive, PC-free operation, allowing users to scan directly to email, network folders, USB devices and cloud services without needing a computer.
With ScanWay functionality, users can send documents directly to cloud services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive and SharePoint, improving workflow efficiency and reducing reliance on intermediary devices.
The ES-590W also offers enhanced network flexibility, with configuration via touchscreen, mobile app or web interface, as well as Bluetooth Low Energy for simplified setup, making it suitable for individual users and small teams.
Reliability and simplicity
Reliability is also key for small businesses as there often isn’t the expertise in-house to repair devices. To this end, both models share a robust hardware platform designed for reliability and efficiency. Features include:
☀ One-pass duplex scanning with dual imaging sensors
☀ 100-sheet ADF and 5,000-page daily duty cycle for consistent performance
☀ Broad media compatibility to reduce the need for additional devices
☀ Advanced image processing technology, including auto crop, skew correction and blank page removal
☀ OCR capabilities to create searchable PDFs and editable Office documents.
Additionally, Epson’s glass dirt detection system continuously monitors scanner condition throughout operation, alerting users to contamination and helping reduce rescans and downtime.
Wherever, whenever
Epson is confident that its new scanner give what small business and home office users need to compete.
“Small businesses and home office users need fast, intuitive tools that fit into flexible workflows,” says Kevin Dobson, product manager at Epson Europe. “With the ES-550W and ES-590W, we’re delivering high-performance scanning with the intelligence, connectivity and reliability needed to keep work moving, whether at a desk or on the go.”
