The catch
Epson ES-400 II
A bigger rating for ordinary paper doesn’t mean passports or other bound originals are allowed in the feeder.
Side by side
Epson ES-400 II vs ES-C220: 400 feeds larger stacks and C220 needs a carrier for passports
Quick verdict
The ES-400 II suits recurring 30-sheet packets of flat, dry, same-size loose Letter/A4 paper at 80 g/m², since its 50-sheet rating avoids the C220's 20-sheet, under-2.4-mm vertical limit. The ES-C220 suits A5-size passports under 5 mm closed, using a separate B12B819651 carrier, the straight path, hand support and the Epson Scan 2 passport setup. Both need AC, a compatible USB computer that permits Epson software, and 10 cm of rear-wall clearance. Leave space for the Epson's open trays or the C220's clear front exit. If the passport or the workspace doesn't fit, look at a flatbed. Neither base box supplies the complete passport setup.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Loading capacity matters once you have a thirty-sheet packet
Take 30 flat, dry, same-size loose Letter/A4 sheets at 80 g/m². ES-400 II’s 50-sheet rating means you don’t have to come back and add more paper. C220 needs another vertical load, since each one stops at 20 sheets and under 2.4 mm. Follow the feeder and workspace rules. What changes is the loading. Completion time isn’t proven, and with just a few pages the difference vanishes.
Where this comes from
Both limits are measured on the same 80 g/m² basis. Ordinary loading, paper eligibility and access to the working tray are still conditions, and a feeding error can interrupt either scanner.
The catch
Epson ES-C220
More than one load is needed for a suitable 30-sheet packet. The 20-sheet vertical rating at 80 g/m² also depends on the stack staying under 2.4 mm.
Epson ES-400 II
- Why pick it
- For 30 flat, dry, same-size loose Letter/A4 sheets at 80 g/m² that stay within its feeder rules, the ES-400 II spares you a reload. Its 50-sheet rating is higher than the C220's vertical limit of 20 sheets and under 2.4 mm. Both need AC, permitted Epson software on a compatible USB computer and 10 cm of rear-wall clearance. Leave room for the extended trays. With small packets, this loading benefit disappears.
- The catch
- A bigger rating for ordinary paper doesn’t mean passports or other bound originals are allowed in the feeder.
Epson ES-C220
- Why pick it
- The ES-C220 can handle A5-size passports under 5 mm thick when closed, using one separate B12B819651 carrier, the straight path, hand support and the Epson Scan 2 passport procedure. You need a clear front exit, 10 cm of rear-wall clearance, AC and permitted Epson software on a compatible USB computer. Ordinary vertical loads top out at 20 sheets at 80 g/m², under 2.4 mm. If the document or workspace doesn't fit, look at a flatbed.
- The catch
- More than one load is needed for a suitable 30-sheet packet. The 20-sheet vertical rating at 80 g/m² also depends on the stack staying under 2.4 mm.
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What this page compares
Epson ES-400 II and ES-C220 are compared for 30-sheet paper packets and supported passports, including carrier, computer and paper-path requirements.
At a USB workstation, two different things can slow you down. One is having to break up a packet of loose office paper. The other is finding a safe way to scan a bound passport. ES-400 II handles the first with a larger eligible stack, and ES-C220 handles the second with a specific accessory and operating procedure. Work out which job you really have, then check the whole setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
I scan a suitable 30-sheet office-paper packet over and over
Under the feeder rules, 30 flat, dry, same-size loose Letter/A4 sheets at 80 g/m² sit inside ES-400 II’s 50-sheet rating. C220 takes several vertical loads instead, each holding at most 20 sheets and measuring under 2.4 mm. Both require AC power and permitted Epson software on a compatible USB computer. Leave 10 cm of clearance from the rear wall, and make room for the open trays. For small jobs the benefit vanishes.
- Epson ES-400 II
- Better fit
- Epson ES-C220
- Caution
I need the carrier-fed passport route that is documented
For an A5-size passport under 5 mm closed, C220 can save you a separate flatbed. You buy one B12B819651 carrier separately and follow the straight-path Epson Scan 2 passport procedure. You must also support the passport by hand, keep the front exit clear, leave 10 cm of clearance to the rear wall, and have AC power and a compatible USB computer that permits Epson software. Ordinary vertical stacks get split at 20 sheets of 80 g/m² and under 2.4 mm. If any of this doesn’t hold, verify a flatbed instead.
- Epson ES-400 II
- Not suitable
- Epson ES-C220
- Better fit
I only scan a few ordinary sheets, never passports
Given eligible originals, AC power, a compatible USB computer and permitted software, either scanner can work. Follow each feeder’s rules and leave the working clearance. With small jobs, the 30-sheet loading difference disappears, and with no passport job the carrier route has no value. On this evidence alone there’s no forced winner, and it doesn’t show which complete package costs less.
- Epson ES-400 II
- Good
- Epson ES-C220
- Good
I need a passport solution that is included and ready to use
Before you buy any extras, confirm your actual document and workspace, because neither box includes a complete passport arrangement. C220 needs its separate B12B819651 carrier and the qualified A5-size, under-5-mm passport procedure. ES-400 II prohibits feeding a passport directly, and its separate Windows flatbed route adds B12B819011 and a compatible Perfection V19 or V39.
- Epson ES-400 II
- Not suitable
- Epson ES-C220
- Not suitable
My passport doesn’t match the documented size or thickness
An out-of-specification passport should never go through C220, or directly through ES-400 II. A flatbed you’ve verified separately may be the right tool. The ES-400 II integration takes Windows, B12B819011 and a compatible V19 or V39, along with the necessary software and working access. Buying only the base scanner doesn’t solve this job.
- Epson ES-400 II
- Caution
- Epson ES-C220
- Not suitable
AC power or permitted computer software isn’t an option for me
If the job has to run without AC power, or without a compatible USB computer that’s permitted to install and run the required Epson software, neither scanner fits. ES-C220 is not the wireless ES-C320W, and ES-400 II is not the ES-500W II. Before changing the shortlist, confirm the exact power and destination requirements of any other scanner.
- Epson ES-400 II
- Not suitable
- Epson ES-C220
- Not suitable
In practice
Differences you will notice
Loading capacity matters once you have a thirty-sheet packet
Take 30 flat, dry, same-size loose Letter/A4 sheets at 80 g/m². ES-400 II’s 50-sheet rating means you don’t have to come back and add more paper. C220 needs another vertical load, since each one stops at 20 sheets and under 2.4 mm. Follow the feeder and workspace rules. What changes is the loading. Completion time isn’t proven, and with just a few pages the difference vanishes.
How we worked this out
Both limits are measured on the same 80 g/m² basis. Ordinary loading, paper eligibility and access to the working tray are still conditions, and a feeding error can interrupt either scanner.
A single passport can outweigh a bigger paper feeder
Even if you only have one to scan, a passport is still a bound document. For A5-size passports under 5 mm closed, C220 has a specific carrier-fed route that uses the separate B12B819651 carrier, a straight path, hand support, a clear exit and the Epson Scan 2 passport procedure. ES-400 II’s larger feeder can’t stand in for that. When the original or your working space doesn’t pass these checks, verify a suitable flatbed instead.
How we worked this out
C220’s route is established by the US passport chapter, the carrier list and the path table. Separately, the ES-400 II manual prohibits feeding passports directly and documents a Windows flatbed integration. That integration isn’t an included accessory, and it isn’t a verified universal passport solution.
Check compatibility separately for the optional flatbed
If you already own a suitable flatbed, the passport problem is solved and loose-paper capacity can decide this purchase. The alternative is Epson’s documented ES-400 II integration, which takes Windows, a separate B12B819011 dock and an exact compatible V19 or V39. Neither the base box, a newer flatbed with a similar name, nor a Mac-compatible main scanner establishes that complete route.
How we worked this out
What the flatbed option chapter, the accessory identifiers and the glass-scanning procedure describe is a separate Windows system. Treat it as a setup boundary inside the bound-original decision. It is no third reason to buy ES-400 II.
Option A
Epson, ES-400 II
ES-400 II
The ES-400 II takes up to 50 suitable sheets at 80 g/m² and needs room for its open trays. Passports must not go through the feeder directly. A Windows flatbed/dock arrangement bought separately is a different path.
- Best for
- For 30 flat, dry, same-size loose Letter/A4 sheets at 80 g/m² that stay within its feeder rules, the ES-400 II spares you a reload. Its 50-sheet rating is higher than the C220's vertical limit of 20 sheets and under 2.4 mm. Both need AC, permitted Epson software on a compatible USB computer and 10 cm of rear-wall clearance. Leave room for the extended trays. With small packets, this loading benefit disappears.
Facts we checked
- Loading a suitable 30-sheet office packet: Up to 50 sheets at 80 g/m²
- Documented passport handling: Do not feed passports directly into the ADF
- Extras for a bound-original workflow: Windows flatbed integration needs a separate dock and V19 or V39
- Computer, software and power: USB computer and supplied AC power
Option B
Epson, ES-C220
ES-C220
The ES-C220 holds up to 20 suitable sheets at 80 g/m², stacked vertically under 2.4 mm. Supported A5-size passports under 5 mm go through the separate B12B819651 carrier, along the straight path, with hand support and the Epson Scan 2 passport settings.
- Best for
- The ES-C220 can handle A5-size passports under 5 mm thick when closed, using one separate B12B819651 carrier, the straight path, hand support and the Epson Scan 2 passport procedure. You need a clear front exit, 10 cm of rear-wall clearance, AC and permitted Epson software on a compatible USB computer. Ordinary vertical loads top out at 20 sheets at 80 g/m², under 2.4 mm. If the document or workspace doesn't fit, look at a flatbed.
Facts we checked
- Loading a suitable 30-sheet office packet: Up to 20 sheets at 80 g/m², stack under 2.4 mm
- Documented passport handling: One supported passport in its specified optional carrier
- Extras for a bound-original workflow: B12B819651 passport carrier is separate from the base box
- Computer, software and power: USB computer and supplied AC power
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Epson ES-400 II | Epson ES-C220 | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loading a suitable 30-sheet office packet | Up to 50 sheets at 80 g/m² | Up to 20 sheets at 80 g/m², stack under 2.4 mm | The example packet goes into ES-400 II in a single initial load. ES-C220 needs a further load, with ordinary Letter/A4 batches held vertical. Other media can reduce both capacities. |
| Documented passport handling | Do not feed passports directly into the ADF | One supported passport in its specified optional carrier | For A5-size passports under 5 mm, ES-C220 comes with a specific procedure built on the straight path, hand support and Epson Scan 2 passport settings. A bigger loose-paper feeder doesn’t establish a route for bound documents like this. |
| Extras for a bound-original workflow | Windows flatbed integration needs a separate dock and V19 or V39 | B12B819651 passport carrier is separate from the base box | Add up the cost of the entire arrangement. ES-400 II’s documented glass route is its own system, with separate access and compatibility checks. And the ordinary B12B819051 carrier for ES-C220 is not the passport accessory. |
| Computer, software and power | USB computer and supplied AC power | USB computer and supplied AC power | Before buying either one, confirm your OS is currently supported and that you may install and run Epson’s software. ES-C220’s USB-C connector doesn’t promise laptop-only power or phone scanning. |
| Space needed while the job is running | Allow for extended input and output trays | Passport work needs the straight path and clear front exit | Each scanner needs a stable surface to sit on, plus 10 cm of space between its back and a wall. Measure your real working setup and how well your hands can reach. A compact body or a vertical storage view doesn’t prove it will work for passports at your desk. |
| Exact retained US purchase identities | ES-400 II at B08P3YVH3X | ES-C220 at B0C8VKWMDR | Stick with these exact models and the standard packages. The identity checks kept here say nothing about today’s price, availability or an accessory bundle. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Epson ES-400 II
- Using the documented flatbed integration means buying a Windows-compatible dock and V19 or V39 separately, and you need access to the glass.
With Epson ES-C220
- The extra B12B819651 carrier is part of the passport route, as are an eligible A5-size passport under 5 mm, the straight position, hand support and the specified Epson Scan 2 settings.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
What keeps interrupting you is reloading a suitable 30-sheet paper packet
Go with Epson ES-400 II. ES-400 II is the pick for a recurring 30-sheet packet, but only when the sheets are flat, dry, same-size loose Letter/A4 at 80 g/m² and within its feeder rules. With a 50-sheet capacity, it skips the 20-sheet vertical reloads that C220 needs, each under 2.4 mm. You also need AC power, permitted Epson software on a compatible USB computer, room for the extended trays and 10 cm of rear-wall clearance. Small packets cancel the advantage.
A supported passport requires that specific carrier-fed workflow
Go with Epson ES-C220. C220 wins a passport job only if the passport is A5-size and under 5 mm closed, sits in one separate B12B819651 carrier, and goes through the straight path with hand support and its Epson Scan 2 passport procedure. You need AC power, permitted Epson software on a compatible USB computer, a clear front exit and 10 cm of rear-wall clearance. You also have to accept 20-sheet vertical loads at 80 g/m², under 2.4 mm. If the passport doesn’t qualify, verify a flatbed.
The passport has to be scanned with only the contents of the base box
Neither model fits. The passport extras aren’t in either base package. C220 requires B12B819651 along with the eligible passport procedure. ES-400 II forbids feeding passports directly, and its Windows flatbed integration needs a separately purchased B12B819011 and a compatible Perfection V19 or V39. Look at the whole arrangement and not only at what’s in the scanner box.
The passport is over the supported limits, or it can’t be supported with the exit kept clear
Neither model fits. Neither feeder should be forced to take the passport. For C220, the A5-size, under-5-mm closed limit, the separate B12B819651 carrier, the straight path, hand support and the clear exit all still apply, and ES-400 II prohibits direct feeding. Verify a suitable flatbed instead. The docked route also needs Windows, a separate B12B819011 and a compatible V19 or V39.
AC power or permitted computer software can’t be used for the job
Neither model fits. If the job has to run without AC power, or without a compatible USB computer that’s permitted to install and run the required Epson software, neither scanner fits. ES-C220 is not the wireless ES-C320W, and ES-400 II is not the ES-500W II. Before changing the shortlist, confirm the exact power and destination requirements of any other scanner.
Decision guide
Before you buy
Treat counting eligible loose sheets and checking for a supported passport path as separate questions. One capability can't stand in for the other.
What this page can’t tell you
- The 30-sheet packet illustrates a loading decision based on published media limits. It is not a hands-on scan-time, jam-rate, OCR, image-quality or unattended-completion test.
- The passport support described here comes from the exact ES-C220 US cpd63180 procedure. Instructions for the nearby DS-C330, DS-C490 or other regions don't extend its size, thickness or carrier rules.
- Nothing here asserts a current price, seller, stock level or offer. Compare the complete cost of the required accessories and the supported computer arrangement.
- No passport-carrier ADF procedure was established for the ES-400 II. Its direct-feed exclusion and separate documented flatbed route don't mean that every possible third-party arrangement was tested.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the document scanners we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
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Epson ES-400 II
For 30 flat, dry, same-size loose Letter/A4 sheets at 80 g/m² that stay within its feeder rules, the ES-400 II spares you a reload. Its 50-sheet rating is higher than the C220's vertical limit of 20 sheets and under 2.4 mm. Both need AC, permitted Epson software on a compatible USB computer and 10 cm of rear-wall clearance. Leave room for the extended trays. With small packets, this loading benefit disappears.
See price & reviews on AmazonEpson ES-C220
The ES-C220 can handle A5-size passports under 5 mm thick when closed, using one separate B12B819651 carrier, the straight path, hand support and the Epson Scan 2 passport procedure. You need a clear front exit, 10 cm of rear-wall clearance, AC and permitted Epson software on a compatible USB computer. Ordinary vertical loads top out at 20 sheets at 80 g/m², under 2.4 mm. If the document or workspace doesn't fit, look at a flatbed.
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