Brother DS-740D – Compact Duplex Portable Document Scanner
The Brother DS-740D is a compact, lightweight portable document scanner designed for fast and easy digitization of documents, receipts, ID cards, and double-sided pages. It is powered via USB and is ideal for mobile professionals or small workspaces.
Key Features
- Duplex scanning: Scan both sides of a page in a single pass
- Fast performance: Up to 15 pages per minute / 30 images per minute (duplex)
- Ultra-compact design: Ideal for travel and small desks
- USB powered: No external power supply required
- Mixed media support: Documents, receipts, business cards, plastic ID cards
- Space-saving feed system: U-path paper handling with no rear clearance needed
Technical Specifications
- Scanner type: Dual CIS (Contact Image Sensor)
- Optical resolution: Up to 600 × 600 dpi
- Interpolated resolution: Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi
- Scan speed: 15 ppm (simplex), 30 ipm (duplex)
- Color depth: 24-bit output / 48-bit input
- Paper size: A4 and extended long document support
- Media types: Paper, receipts, ID cards, plastic cards
- Connectivity: USB 3.0 (bus powered)
- Weight: approx. 646 g
Software & Functions
- Scan to PC, PDF, JPEG
- Brother iPrint&Scan software support
- OCR (text recognition) via bundled software
- Automatic start scanning
- Image enhancement (deskew, background removal)
Design & Usability
The DS-740D uses a unique U-path feeding system, meaning documents are fed in and returned from the front of the scanner. This makes it ideal for tight desk spaces where rear clearance is limited.
Advantages
- Very compact and portable
- Fast duplex scanning (30 ipm)
- USB-powered (no adapter needed)
- Good for receipts, contracts, and IDs
Limitations
- No automatic document feeder (ADF stack scanning)
- No Wi-Fi or network connection
- Not suitable for high-volume office scanning
- Requires PC connection to operate
What’s Included
- Brother DS-740D scanner
- USB cable
- Quick setup guide
- Software download access
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