Epson GT 2500 Plus Document Imaging Color Scanner (B11B181061)

by Epson

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.4 x 15.5 x 7.9 inches ; 22.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 30 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000GAYWRQ
• Item model number: B11B181061
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The fast, affordable Epson^® GT–2500 Plus delivers remarkable document imaging – both monochrome and color – up to 8.5x14. With high–speed scanning and a 50–sheet Automatic Document Feeder, the GT–2500 Plus makes it easy to boost productivity. The GT–2500 Plus even includes a network card for network scanning, plus document imaging productivity software.

The Epson GT–2500 Plus includes the Network Image Express Interface Card

The Epson GT–2500 Plus is certified with popular document imaging ISVs such as Kofax and EMC Captiva

Network Connectivity
The pre–installed Epson Network Image Express Interface Card enables the GT–2500 Plus to become shareable on a network. With the Network Interface Card, support for 10Base full/half duplex and 100Base full/half duplex, any clients with Epson Scan software installed can access the scanner at high speed.


Compatible with popular document imaging applications
The Epson GT–2500 Plus includes both Epson Scan TWAIN and EMC Captiva ISIS drivers for compatibility with popular document imaging applications from independent software vendors.

The GT–2500 Plus has also been certified by Kofax, one of the leading ISVs.

The affordable document scanner built for busy offices
Now, your workgroup or department can take advantage of high–speed document imaging without breaking the bottom line. The fast, affordable Epson GT–2500 Plus delivers high quality scans up to 8.5x14, plus networking for business environments.

Built to quickly scan documents with precision detail, this hard–working flatbed scanner makes it easy to boost productivity. It even includes a duplex Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) for scanning up to 50 sheets, without sacrificing image quality. The GT–2500 Plus speeds through each task at up to 27 ppm (mono text scanning).

Best of all, the GT–2500 Plus consistently delivers vivid colors and crisp, sharp text thanks to 1200 dpi, high resolution scanning, plus 48–bit color. With this versatile performer, you get everything you need for precision document imaging.

Choose the Epson GT–2500 Plus and take advantage of additional features your business is sure to appreciate, like productivity software, and an included network card. With the GT–2500 Plus, each member of your team can access high performance scanning for critical project needs.

Features of the Epson GT–2500 Plus

Features/Benefits

• Capture large documents in a single scan up to 8.5x14 via the ADF
• Fits great in any office with its convenient, compact design
• Achieve remarkable results – 1200 dpi, 48–bit color scanning provides vivid color and crisp, sharp text
• Get more done – speeds through black text documents up to 27 ppm; color documents up to 11 ppm*
• Work smarter and more efficiently – includes a convenient, 50–sheet Automatic Document Feeder, plus auto duplex scanning
• Convenient network scanning capabilities – share a single scanner with a network card
• Do more with powerful, productivity software — Adobe^® and ScanSoft^® PaperPort^® included
• Use with Windows^® or Macintosh^® systems
• Includes TWAIN and ISIS drivers
• Offers fast Hi–Speed USB 2.0 connectivity for quick, easy setup
• Physical Dimensions (W x D x H) and Weight — 18.43" x 15.50" x 7.87", Weight: 22.91 lb

What’s in the Box
Epson GT–2500 Plus document imaging scanner; Epson Network Image Express Interface Card (pre–installed); Scanner installation CD–ROM and Electronic User’s Guide; Adobe Acrobat CD–ROM; Start Here poster; Hi–Speed USB 2.0 cable; AC power adapter.

* Scan speeds measured on A4 paper at 300 dpi

Product Description

Epson GT 2500 Plus Document Imaging Color Scanner - B11B181061

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Epson Scanner, April 18, 2008

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Mike from Northport (Northport, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Epson GT 2500 Plus Document Imaging Color Scanner (B11B181061) (Office Product)

Exceeded my expectations. I operate a rather complex home office environment with both Vista and XP computers, wired and wireless. The scanner integrated in fairly smoothly and works accross this heterogenious mix of compute resources equally well. Document feeding is snappy but things get slowed a bit due to network transit times (100MBPS Eithernet). A great way to share a high preformance (in the context of home office) Scanner. I've used many HP machines for years, this is a far better solution and a solid design from Epson.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fast and Affordable Business Scanner, January 9, 2010

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Gene P. Louie (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Epson GT 2500 Plus Document Imaging Color Scanner (B11B181061) (Office Product)

I was forced to abandon my old HP Scanjet IICX after 28 years of faithful service. There were no drivers for the scanner in Windows Vista or Seven. In addition, the SCSI interface card was not supported by either of the two operating systems.
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Forced to buy a replacement, my wife and I researched the internet for the ideal scanner. It must have the following features:
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. . 1. It must be business grade. . . . I do not want to buy another scanner every two to three years.
. . 2. Scanning rate must be fast. . . . I hate waiting.
. . 3. Price range must be between $500-$700. . . . I do not want to mortgage my house.
. . 4. The manufacturer must be established and respectable. . . . I want updated drivers in the future.
. . 5. User evaluations must be excellent. . . . I do not want to waste my money on trash.
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The GT-2500 met all of the above criteria. However, this did not mean that it was perfect. There were four problems.
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1. It will only scan legal size using the automatic feeder. The scanning bed only accommodates regular size paper, 8.5 by 11.
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2. Because the automatic feeder is hinged on the side instead of the top, scanning a book is very awkward if not impossible.
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3. There are no drivers to make the scanner into a xerox or fax machine.
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4. You can not specify where to save the scanned file. In other words, there is no SAVE TO.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars NOT a scanner for companies, January 28, 2010

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Jessica Mcvea - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Epson GT 2500 Plus Document Imaging Color Scanner (B11B181061) (Office Product)

Even though this scanner is touted as networkable, it does not work in any kind of business environment.

First, it was EXTREMELY hard to set up. I had to call in my IT guy, because the instructions do not help at all, if things don't go exactly as they should. Secondly, there are two CDs that would I have had to install on EVERY SINGLE COMPUTER in my office, even though it says I only need to install EpsonScan.

Most importantly, though, EpsonScan does not work unless it has been closed on every other computer that's networked to our internet. Imagine needing to scan something and not being allowed to until you find the one person who left the program open on their computer. That simply will not work.

So, even though it says it's networkable, and technically, it is, it's not for use for more than maybe one or two computers.

I had to return it. Cross your fingers that Amazon gives me my money back.