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Product Features
Technical Overview
This Epson Paper Alignment Plate is manufactured as a genuine OEM component with exact specifications matching the original equipment in compatible scanners. The part carries the manufacturer designation B12B819691, which serves as both the model number and manufacturer part number for precise identification and ordering.
As a scanner accessory, it interfaces directly with the paper path mechanisms in supported Epson models to guide documents through the scanning process. The plate's design ensures compatibility with the specific mechanical and dimensional requirements of the DS-790WN wireless network scanner, DS-870 duplex workgroup scanner, and DS-970 duplex workgroup scanner.
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A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
The Epson B12B819691 Paper Alignment Plate delivers essential benefits for maintaining scanner performance and minimizing operational disruptions in document management workflows.
Precision Alignment
Ensures documents feed straight and true into the scanning mechanism, preventing skewed scans and paper jams that can interrupt critical scanning operations.
- Maintains proper document orientation
- Reduces misalignment-related errors
- Supports consistent scan quality
Genuine Epson Compatibility
Designed and manufactured to exact Epson specifications for seamless integration with supported scanner models, ensuring reliable performance and proper fit.
- Direct replacement for original components
- Engineered for specific scanner models
- Maintains manufacturer warranty compliance when installed properly
Workflow Reliability
Supports continuous scanning operations by preventing feeding issues that can delay document processing and require manual intervention.
- Minimizes scanner downtime
- Reduces maintenance interruptions
- Enhances overall scanning efficiency
Deployment / Use Cases
The Epson Paper Alignment Plate serves as a maintenance and replacement component for organizations relying on compatible Epson scanners for their document management needs. It's particularly valuable in environments where consistent scanning performance directly impacts business operations and workflow efficiency.
Office administrators and IT support teams deploy this accessory when maintaining or repairing Epson DS-790WN, DS-870, or DS-970 scanners. Educational institutions, healthcare facilities, legal offices, and corporate departments that process high volumes of documents benefit from keeping this alignment plate available to address feeding issues promptly and maintain scanning continuity.
Highlights
- Genuine Epson manufacturer part B12B819691
- Designed specifically as a paper alignment plate for scanners
- Compatible with Epson DS-790WN wireless network color document scanner
- Compatible with Epson DS-870 color duplex workgroup document scanner
- Compatible with Epson DS-970 color duplex workgroup document scanner
- Ensures precise paper feeding and alignment
- Maintains optimal scanner performance
- Reduces paper jams and misfeeds
- Supports high-volume scanning operations
- Essential accessory for scanner maintenance and repair
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Epson Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | B12B819691 |
| Brand Name | Epson |
| Product Model | B12B819691 |
| Product Name | Paper Alignment Plate |
| Product Type | Scanner Accessory |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Epson DS-790WN Wireless Network Color Document Scanner Epson DS-870 Color Duplex Workgroup Document Scanner Epson DS-970 Color Duplex Workgroup Document Scanner |
FAQ
What Epson scanner models is the B12B819691 Paper Alignment Plate compatible with?
The Epson B12B819691 Paper Alignment Plate is specifically designed for three Epson color document scanner models: the DS-790WN Wireless Network Color Document Scanner, the DS-870 Color Duplex Workgroup Document Scanner, and the DS-970 Color Duplex Workgroup Document Scanner. These are all workgroup-class scanners capable of handling substantial document volumes with color scanning and duplex capabilities.
What is the primary function of this paper alignment plate?
This paper alignment plate ensures documents feed properly into compatible Epson scanners by maintaining correct paper orientation and alignment throughout the feeding process. It prevents skewed scans, paper jams, and misfeeds that can disrupt scanning operations, helping maintain consistent scan quality and workflow efficiency in office environments.
Is the B12B819691 a genuine Epson manufacturer part?
Yes, the B12B819691 is a genuine Epson manufacturer part produced by Epson Corporation. It carries the official manufacturer part number and is designed to exact Epson specifications for compatibility and performance with supported scanner models, ensuring proper fit and reliable operation when installed.
When would I need to replace the paper alignment plate in my Epson scanner?
You would replace the paper alignment plate when experiencing persistent paper feeding issues, such as frequent jams, skewed documents, or alignment errors in your compatible Epson scanner. Regular maintenance or repair scenarios might also require replacement if the existing plate shows wear, damage, or no longer maintains proper paper guidance through the scanning path.
Does this accessory work with both color and duplex scanning functions?
Yes, the paper alignment plate supports the full functionality of compatible Epson scanners, including color scanning and duplex (two-sided) document processing. Since it's designed for the DS-790WN, DS-870, and DS-970 models—all of which feature color scanning and duplex capabilities—it maintains proper paper alignment regardless of whether documents are being scanned in color or black-and-white, single-sided or double-sided.
How does this alignment plate contribute to office scanning efficiency?
By ensuring smooth, consistent paper feeding, this alignment plate minimizes scanner downtime caused by paper jams and alignment issues. This supports efficient document processing workflows in office environments where scanners handle substantial volumes of documents daily. Proper alignment reduces the need for manual intervention, rescans due to skewing, and maintenance interruptions, helping maintain productivity in document management operations.