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Brother DS-740D Duplex Compact Mobile Document Scanner
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Media Type | Receipt, Embossed Card, Plastic Card, Plain Paper, Laminated Card, Business Card |
Scanner Type | Document, Business Card |
Brand | Brother |
Model Name | Duplex Compact |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Product Dimensions | 2.5"D x 11.9"W x 1.8"H |
Resolution | 300 |
Item Weight | 1.43 Pounds |
Sheet Size | 3.40 x 72 Inches |
Color Depth | 48, 24 |
About this item
- FAST SPEED AND DUPLEX SCANNING – Scan single and double-sided documents in a single pass at up to 16 ppm(1). Color scanning doesn’t slow you down at all as it has the same scan speed as black and white document scanning.
- ULTRA COMPACT – At less than 1 foot in length you can fit this device virtually anywhere (a bag, a purse, a pocket). The DSD (Desk Saving Design) feature reduces the amount of space needed to use the device, saving you 11 inches of desk space. (2)
- READY WHENEVER YOU ARE – The DS-740D is powered via an included micro USB 3. 0 cable allowing you to use it even where there is no outlet available. Plug it into you PC or laptop and you are ready to scan.
- WORKS YOUR WAY – Use the Brother free iPrint&Scan desktop app for scanning to multiple “Scan-to” destinations like PC, Network, cloud services, Email and OCR. (2) Supports Windows, Mac and Linux and TWAIN/WIA for PC/ICA for Mac/SANE drivers. (3)
- OPTIMIZE IMAGES AND TEXT – Automatic color detection/adjustment, image rotation (PC only), bleed through prevention/background removal, text enhancement, color drop to enhance scans. Software suite includes document management and OCR software. (4)
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Portability | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.8 |
Easy to use | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 3.7 | 4.5 |
Tech Support | 3.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 4.0 |
Value for money | 3.9 | — | 4.8 | 4.7 | — | — |
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scanner type | Document, Business Card | Document | Document | Document | Receipt | Document |
sheet capacity | 25 | — | — | 20 | 60 | — |
paper size | 3.40 x 72 | — | — | 8.5 x 11 | Letter | — |
connectivity tech | USB | — | — | USB | USB | Ethernet |
media type | Plain Paper, Receipt, Business Card, Plastic Card, Laminated Card, Embossed Card | — | Photo | Photo, Paper, Receipt, Business Card | Paper, Receipt | — |
resolution | 300 | — | — | 600 | 300 | — |
min system requirement | Windows 7 | Windows 7 | Windows 7 | Windows 7 | Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
From the manufacturer
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Save Desk Space with the Brother DSD
- Open the DSD (Desk Saving Design) scan lid on the Brother DS-740D document scanner to reduce the space needed to operate the scanner.
- The Brother DSD saves up to 11 inches of desk space.7
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Duplex Scanning
To save time the DS740D scans both sides of a document at one time, eliminating the need to rescan the document. Scans duplex (two-sided) color and black/ white documents at speeds of up to 16 ppm1.
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Optimize Images & Text
The software lets you enhance scans with automatic color detection/adjustment, image rotation (PC only), bleed through prevention, background removal, text enhancement and color drop.2
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Maximum Paper Capacity
| 1 sheet | 1 sheet | 1 sheet | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
Two-sided (duplex) scanning
| ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Max. Scan Speed (Sim/Duplex)1
| 16 ppm/16 ppm | 16 ppm | 16 ppm / 16 ppm | 25 ppm / 25 ppm | 25 ppm / 25 ppm |
Connectivity
| Micro USB 3.0 | Micro USB 3.0 | Wireless, USB 3.0 | Micro USB 3.0 | Wireless, Micro USB 3.0 |
Driver Compatibility
| TWAIN / SANE / ICA | TWAIN / SANE / ICA | TWAIN / SANE / ICA | TWAIN / SANE / WIA | TWAIN / SANE / WIA |
OS Compatibility
| Windows / Mac OS / Linux | Windows / Mac OS / Linux | Windows / Mac OS / Linux | Windows / Mac OS / Linux | Windows / Mac OS / Linux |
Dedicated Card Slot
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Mass Storage Device
| ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 11.9 x 2.5 x 1.8 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.43 pounds |
ASIN | B083R3XYQN |
Item model number | DS740D |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #19,544 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #20 in Document Scanners |
Date First Available | March 4, 2020 |
Manufacturer | BROTHER |
Country of Origin | China |
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Product Description
With its compact, mobile design and simple workflow applications, the Brother DS-740D duplex mobile document scanner is ideal for on-the-go, small office/home office professionals. It quickly scans single and double-sided materials up to 16ppm(1) in a single pass through a local USB connection. Power the DS-740D through a micro USB 3. 0 cable connection to your laptop or PC and experience the portability that makes this product the perfect work partner for mobile professionals. Scan to multiple destinations including File, Image, OCR, Email and cloud services(4) with the Brother free iPrint&Scan for desktop software. Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux. Supports TWAIN/WIA for PC/ICA for Mac/SANE drivers. (3) Scan two-sided documents once, eliminating the need to rescan the same document saving time and avoiding deterioration of your originals. Save space with the new DSD (Desk Saving Design) feature from Brother which drastically reduces desk space needed to operate the device. Enhance scans with automatic color detection/adjustment, image rotation (PC only), bleed through prevention/background removal, text enhancement and color drop. (4) The DS-740D small footprint and light weight make it ideal for users that need to scan on-the-go. The included software suite provides document management and OCR software for easy storage and retrieval of your documents. Have confidence with a one-year limited and free lifetime product online, call or live chat support. (5) Disclaimers: (1)Color and monochrome scan speed, letter size paper at 300dpi. (2)Based on Letter (8. 5 x 11 inch) size paper. (3)Drivers and bundled software available via download at solutions. brother . Internet connection required. Refer to User Guide for more information. (4)When connected to a PC with applicable software. Drivers and bundled software available via download at solutions. brother . Internet connection required. Refer to User Guide for more information. (5)Free technical support only in USA.
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Customers like the scanning quality, size and ease of use of the scanner. For example, they mention it's an outstanding scanner that completes double sided scans with one pass. They appreciate the portability and versatility. As for value, they say it'll definitely be a great buy. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, software, and speed.
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Customers like the ease of use of the scanner. They mention that it's simple to set up and disconnect, easy to load software, and quick to install on a Mac. It works well and is posted by the computer. Customers also say that it connects easily to their HP laptop.
"...double sided scanninggood quality of image.software was easy to use and was helpful at organizing everything as i scanned it...." Read more
"...The scan is fast and clear. Easy to use and best part is that it takes up so little room. Buy the 740D to scan both sides of the page at once...." Read more
"...This scanner is very portable and easy to use. It scans really fast and the scans are clear...." Read more
"...Software: The software is pretty easy to use and allows you to save as various types of documents. I usually scan as PDF...." Read more
Customers like the scanning quality of the scanner. They say it scans well, clear, and double-sided in one pass. Customers also mention that it's an outstanding scanner that completes the double-side scan with one pass through. The paper feeds fast and both sides are scanned. The bonus use is that it can scan photos as well.
"This is a nice little duplex scanner. I bought the factory refurbished model, and for a quick minute I thought that might have been a mistake...." Read more
"Compact, good quality for scanning standard documents of all types." Read more
"...This Scanner completes the double sided scan with one pass through. You do not need to flip the page an reinsert for a second pass...." Read more
"...This little scanner fit the bill. Yes, it only scans one page at a time, but if you click on “Add another page” it will put all the scanned pages..." Read more
Customers like the size of the scanner. They say it is compact, portable, and versatile. They also like that it takes up less space and is easy to tuck away when not in use. Customers also mention that it is a great portable scanner and is great for travel.
"Compact, good quality for scanning standard documents of all types." Read more
"...Pros-The scanner is portable and uses the same cable for connection and power to a computer.Small form factorQuick scanning...." Read more
"...Easy to use and best part is that it takes up so little room. Buy the 740D to scan both sides of the page at once. Great buy. Would recommend." Read more
"Love this scanner. It is portable and compact. I do a lot of one page scanning, but I have both side of my page I need scanned at the same time...." Read more
Customers like the value of the scanner. They say it's worth the price, a great buy, and only a fraction of the amount they have seen for other scanners.
"...Buy the 740D to scan both sides of the page at once. Great buy. Would recommend." Read more
"...This scanner is well worth the money but do not forget to buy a hard case to protect your scanner." Read more
"Quick set up works as expected. Worth the price." Read more
"...This was a monthly fee. Why? this is not good business to make customers pay for drivers...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the scanner. Some mention that it works well and even scans both sides at once, while others say that it does not work, it rarely works without jamming, and is a worthless piece of electronic device.
"...plugged it into a different USB port ON THE SAME LAPTOP and the scanner works great! No long delay between scanning subsequent pages...." Read more
"...Unfortunately, it rarely works without jamming (jams on about 75% of scans, even on a perfect 8.5x11 document)...." Read more
"It’s very compact, easily fits in a laptop bag, and works very well...." Read more
"The scanner itself works very well, and I really love the double-sided scanning and color features...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the scanner. Some mention that it is fast and can do both sides in one scan, while others say that it's painfully slow, the workflow is strange, and the interface is very time-intensive.
"...No long delay between scanning subsequent pages. No strange udev messages...." Read more
"...Now that it's set up, the workflow is strange and a bit cumbersome...." Read more
"...Small form factorQuick scanning. only 4-5 seconds per pagedouble sided scanninggood quality of image...." Read more
"...The scan is fast and clear. Easy to use and best part is that it takes up so little room. Buy the 740D to scan both sides of the page at once...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the software. Some find the software useful, easy to find, and versatile. They say it comes with great OCR and PDF software, while others say it needs better software and is unworkable.
"...Another issue is the terrible BR-Receipts software. It does not automatically recognize anything...." Read more
"...Here's what I found:-Brother has their own software to update the firmware and can manage your scans...." Read more
"...The software is a little annoying but that's par for the course for this stuff...." Read more
"...you can complete the registration and still have it fails to let you download the software...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the jams in the scanner. They mention that it jams frequently, even when there's no paper in it. Some say that it just stops and claims to be jammed for no reason. That said, some complain that it goes into paper jam mode with no paper inside.
"...tried to insert a page too quickly after scanning the machine would throw a paper jam error which i couldnt get cleared unless i unplugged and..." Read more
"...Unfortunately, it rarely works without jamming (jams on about 75% of scans, even on a perfect 8.5x11 document)...." Read more
"...- Jams: I have had a few instances where I stuck paper in too quick and it showed a jam...." Read more
"...The only problem I'm had is that it jams more often than I'd like...." Read more
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Turns out, it was the port on my laptop. I plugged it into a different USB port ON THE SAME LAPTOP and the scanner works great! No long delay between scanning subsequent pages. No strange udev messages.
Linux folks, Brother has Linux drives on their product support website (*.deb and *.rpm). Install is simple. I used Gnome's "Document Scanner" at first as the scanning front end. You have to select "All Pages From Feeder" (not "Single Page") in order for the two-sided (duplex) functionality of the 740D to work. You MUST ALSO select "Both" from the preferences dialogue.
I eventually switched to "gscan2pdf", which is more flexible in terms of scan post-processing. In the "Scan" dialogue on the "Scan Options" tab, the "Scan Source" option allows you to perform two-sided (duplex) scanning. Select the option ending with "left aligned" for single-sided and "left aligned - duplex" for two-sided.
Pros-
The scanner is portable and uses the same cable for connection and power to a computer.
Small form factor
Quick scanning. only 4-5 seconds per page
double sided scanning
good quality of image.
software was easy to use and was helpful at organizing everything as i scanned it.
I ran into 2 setbacks while using it that were frustrating but once i got the hang of it were just fine.
Cons -
The slider to choose paper size did not stay in place. i cut a pencil to hold it in place (picture attached) which fully fixed my problem but it would be nice if the slider had a bit more resistance so it didnt move so easily.
If i tried to insert a page too quickly after scanning the machine would throw a paper jam error which i couldnt get cleared unless i unplugged and plugged it back in.
Aside from these two things I would say this was easily the best product for what i needed considering the price and i was able to get next day delivery.
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2020
Pros-
The scanner is portable and uses the same cable for connection and power to a computer.
Small form factor
Quick scanning. only 4-5 seconds per page
double sided scanning
good quality of image.
software was easy to use and was helpful at organizing everything as i scanned it.
I ran into 2 setbacks while using it that were frustrating but once i got the hang of it were just fine.
Cons -
The slider to choose paper size did not stay in place. i cut a pencil to hold it in place (picture attached) which fully fixed my problem but it would be nice if the slider had a bit more resistance so it didnt move so easily.
If i tried to insert a page too quickly after scanning the machine would throw a paper jam error which i couldnt get cleared unless i unplugged and plugged it back in.
Aside from these two things I would say this was easily the best product for what i needed considering the price and i was able to get next day delivery.
Jamming is not the only issue. It also has a very short USB cable (~ 30 inches) with one uncommon end so that you probably can’t replace it with a longer cable that you already have. The cord barely reaches to the top or back of my computer when it is right next to it. I would have to rearrange my entire desk/computer setup to place the scanner in a position that makes scanning easier. If they had included a six-foot cable, then this would not be an issue.
Another issue is the terrible BR-Receipts software. It does not automatically recognize anything. My 7-year-old Neat scanner software got 90% of the information on receipts right on the first try (vendor, date, payment type, tax, total) and often got 100% of the info right on well-designed clear receipts. Keep in mind this is the original stand-alone Neat 5.x software, not the on-line supported version that you have to pay for continuously. Brother makes you teach their software by dragging boxes around the image, but the tiny boxes cannot be resized to fit and are split into two sections that cannot be moved past each other. One section contains vendor and date, the other contains payment type, tax, total. If the vendor’s name is in a lager font, then the box won’t capture it and you will have to type it yourself. If the date is at the bottom instead of the top, then you must type it in yourself. Neither section goes all the way to the top or bottom of the image, so you will have to type any info that is near the edges.
Extremely disappointed. I have used Brother products across many decades. I think my first brother product was an electronic thermal printer or typewriter in the 1980s and my newest before this scanner is an all-in-one printer / flatbed scanner that we are still using.
It’s a fantastic, very portable device. I definitely recommend the carrying case they offer for like $15.
Top reviews from other countries
Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2020