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Brother DS-640 Compact Mobile Document Scanner, (Model: DS640)
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Media Type | Receipt, Embossed Card, ID Card, Plastic Card, Plain Paper, Laminated Card, Business Card |
Scanner Type | Document, Business Card |
Brand | Brother |
Model Name | Compact |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Product Dimensions | 2.2"D x 11.9"W x 1.4"H |
Resolution | 300 |
Item Weight | 16 ounces |
Wattage | 2.5 watts |
Sheet Size | 3.40 x 3.40 Inches |
About this item
- FAST SPEEDS - Scans color and black and white documents a blazing speed up to 16ppm (1). Color scanning won’t slow you down as the color scan speed is the same as the black and white scan speed.
- ULTRA COMPACT – At less than 1 foot in length and only about 1. 5lbs in weight you can fit this device virtually anywhere (a bag, a purse, even a pocket).
- READY WHENEVER YOU ARE – The DS-640 mobile scanner 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 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Easy to use | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Tech Support | 3.4 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 3.3 |
Value for money | — | 4.8 | 4.7 | — | 3.9 | 4.4 |
Accuracy | — | — | — | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Sold By | AA ELECTRONIC DEALS | Senchang Fitting | Doxie & Co. | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
scanner type | Document, Business Card | Document | Document | Receipt | Document, Receipt | Document |
sheet capacity | 1 | — | 20 | 60 | 20 | 1 |
paper size | 3.40 x 3.40 | — | 8.5 x 11 | Letter | — | Letter |
connectivity tech | USB | — | USB | USB | USB, Wi-Fi | USB |
optical sensor tech | CIS | — | CIS | — | CIS | — |
media type | Plain Paper, Receipt, Business Card, Plastic Card, Laminated Card, Embossed Card, ID Card | Photo | Photo, Paper, Receipt, Business Card | Paper, Receipt | Paper, Business Card, Receipt, ID Card, Pamphlet | Paper, Receipt |
From the manufacturer
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Fast Scan Speeds
Scans color and black and white documents at up to 16 ppm1.
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Portability
Powering the DS640 document scanner through the included micro USB 3.0 cable to a laptop or PC enables scanning from virtually anywhere and makes the DS640 highly portable for individuals on the move.
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Bundled Software lets you do more
The included software suite provides document management and OCR software that allows you to turn your hardcopy documents into editable Microsoft Word files2.
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Customer Reviews
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4.4 out of 5 stars
5,543
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4.3 out of 5 stars
2,155
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4.0 out of 5 stars
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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3.7 out of 5 stars
768
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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 2.2 x 1.4 inches |
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Item Weight | 1 pounds |
ASIN | B083R36CY4 |
Item model number | DS640 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,381 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #4 in Document Scanners |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 2, 2020 |
Manufacturer | BROTHER |
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Product Description
With its compact design and simple workflow applications, the Brother DS-640 mobile scanner is ideal for on-the-go, small office/home office professionals. It scans color and B&W documents at up to 16ppm. The DS-640 measures less than 11. 8 inches long and weighs about 1. 5 pounds, so it’s easy to take with you wherever you go. The DS-640 handles a variety of documents up to 72 inches long and up to 72 pounds. bond weight paper. Easily scan business cards and plastic ID cards through the same location as other documents. Power the DS-640 scanner through the included micro USB 3. 0 cable to a laptop or PC to enable true on-the-go scanning from virtually anywhere. The included software lets you to scan to multiple “Scan-to” destinations including File, Image, OCR, Email, and cloud services. The DS-640 enables you to optimize images and text for storage and retrieval. Included document management and OCR software enables you to turn your hardcopy documents into editable Microsoft Word files for easy storage, retrieval and usability. Enhance scans with automatic color detection/adjustment, image rotation (PC only), bleed through prevention, background removal, text enhancement and color drop. Image optimization lets you enhance scans for optimum imaging. The DS-640 is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux and supports TWAIN/WIA for PC/ICA for Mac/SANE drivers. The DS-640 scanner includes a one-year limited warranty. Disclaimers: Color and monochrome scan speed, letter size paper at 300dpi. 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.
Customer reviews
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Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the quality of the scanner, saying that it produces comparable quality to a large laser scanner. They are also happy with value, portability, and image quality. However, some customers have reported issues with scanning and connectivity. They mention that the scanner is unable to scan a single receipt successfully and that it sometimes stops scanning. Customers also have different opinions on ease of use, and performance.
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Customers generally like the quality of the scanner. They mention that the test scans have produced comparable quality to the large laser scanner, and that it produces good scans quickly. The speed of the scaner is good, which serves to compensate for the inconvenience of the manual feed. Customers also say that it's easy to use, and produces great scans of docs. They also mention that it has a very good resolution quality, making it great for bulk scanning.
"...Actually, sits on top of my Brother Laser Printer. Takes great scans of docs (My Use) and Technically Zero Desktop space...." Read more
"It's compact, portable and seems solid as far as build quality. It took few minutes to set up but once done it's very easy to use...." Read more
"...The self feeder is what makes it go so quickly. I scan my kids artwork fromSchool and save to a flash drive to eliminate clutter...." Read more
"...So easy to use and can scan multiple pages into just one file." Read more
Customers appreciate the portability of the scanner. They say it is compact, does not take up much space, and fits nicely in their desk drawer. Customers also mention that it is highly portable, light, and easy to store. They also say it's great for travel or mobile office work and is built to last.
"...Takes great scans of docs (My Use) and Technically Zero Desktop space. I've put it through it's paces doc wise...." Read more
"It's compact, portable and seems solid as far as build quality. It took few minutes to set up but once done it's very easy to use...." Read more
"...I'll start this off by highlighting the positives --It's portable. It's easy to use. It's lightweight.On the downside --..." Read more
"...It was easy to setup. It fits perfect in my work backpack. Did I mention the price did not break my budget...." Read more
Customers like the value of the scanner. For example, they say it's well worth the price, a steal for the price and a great purchase. Customers are also happy with the overall quality and price, saying it saves them time and money.
"...Overal I'm very happy with the overall quality and price." Read more
"...It fits perfect in my work backpack. Did I mention the price did not break my budget...." Read more
"...Great for small business owners or anyone on the go.It grabs the paper nicely before scanning so things don’t get jammed...." Read more
"...What a piece of garbage! Installed the software, would constantly tell me that there was no device connected...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the scanner. They say it works as advertised, provides a very clear copy, and is great for old photos and documents. They also mention that the resolution is good and the scanning speed is quite fast.
"...Scanned text looks much crisper.The auto straighten feature is very effective in straightening lines of text, but may leave crooked margins...." Read more
"Love this new scanner. It doesn't take up much room, easy to use, scans look great and best of all this little guy is pretty fast." Read more
"...It scans at 300 dpi but the scans look just as good as my office's thousand+ dollar flat bed scanner that scans at 1200 dpi...." Read more
"...At first use, the image was fuzzy. After changing the resolution, it was fine." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the scanner. Some mention it's simple to use, easy to install and use, and the software is intuitive. However, others say that it'd be a bit tricky to get each page started into the scanner, it was a pain to get it installed, and there was not an adequate user manual or instructions.
"...Was using for Scans only.New scanner is great, easy to install and use. PDF Printing, etc...." Read more
"Came in faster than expected, software installation was very straight forward, and scanner worked great." Read more
"...It took few minutes to set up but once done it's very easy to use...." Read more
"...It's portable. It's easy to use. It's lightweight.On the downside --..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the scanner. Some mention that it works well in an office setting that scans about 100 documents per day, while others say that it doesn't work as it should, stopped working, and is useless for Macs with current operating systems.
"...expected, software installation was very straight forward, and scanner worked great." Read more
"This scanner is great for scanning multiple things at once. The self feeder is what makes it go so quickly. I scan my kids artwork from..." Read more
"When it first arrived I could not get it to work. I (mistakenly) installed the recommended software "BR-Receipts". DON'T DO THAT!!!!!..." Read more
"...Now that we've used it several times, it works great and has the resolution necessary for good scanning...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the scanning capabilities of the product. They mention that they are unable to scan a single receipt successfully, it sometimes stops scanning, and it only scans one piece of paper at a time. Customers also say that the scanner is not designed for scanning photos and that it could not detect the scanner.
"...On the downside --It's infuriating after scanning only a few documents that you're told "OH NO! We're out of memory!" ....." Read more
"...is very effective in straightening lines of text, but may leave crooked margins. I’m having to crop most pages...." Read more
"...Was using for Scans only.New scanner is great, easy to install and use. PDF Printing, etc...." Read more
"This works and is very portable, however, some receipts won't feed and there was not an adequate users manual or instructions...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the scanner. They mention that it won't connect, the USB connection won''t work, and it doesn't reconnect after it powers down. Some say that it's difficult to connect with MacBook Air.
"...The port on this scanner is not a generic connection, and requires a dedicated special cable to hookup to your PC by USB, so don't expect to be able..." Read more
"...I have to reset the Mac for each new session, as it doesn't reconnect after it powers down...." Read more
"...annoying issue with this scanner is that if the scanner becomes disconnected at any point during scanning, you will lose all the photos you've..." Read more
"...I brought it over a month ago and just now trying to use it. It will not connect the light comes on then off its fully charge but doesn't work..." Read more
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New scanner is great, easy to install and use. PDF Printing, etc. Actually, sits on top of my Brother Laser Printer. Takes great scans of docs (My Use) and Technically Zero Desktop space. I've put it through it's paces doc wise. Haven't really tried color or pics. Not what I bought it for.
I'll start this off by highlighting the positives --
It's portable. It's easy to use. It's lightweight.
On the downside --
It's infuriating after scanning only a few documents that you're told "OH NO! We're out of memory!" .. The first time it happened I stared at the message on-screen and thought to myself.. How the heck can it be out of memory when I have 64 GB of high-speed RAM in the computer... Then I remembered that the chips inside these scanners have temporary memory built-in... but then the kicker... ...buuut I only scanned TWO PAGES... They were 3 color (black, blue, red) documents and standard paper size. It's not like it was a full-size poster in crisp detail at maximum resolution, bitrate, with edits... This was a major failure of the design, and was actually my first experience with the scanner, which as I don't need to mention, is NOT GOOD! A terrible look for the BRAND, as this was my first ownership of their brand's product, and not good for the future of this little new device sitting on my desk with the threat of return, due to a degraded trust in the product. If it's going to fail me on day one, what's it going to do on day 365?
That brings me on to my next quarrel with this device. Resolution and color limitations by size. If I want to scan a sheet of paper at the fullest-size available for this device in the MAXIMUM allowed quality (resolution and color and bitrate), why am I limited from doing so by software? We physically know the scanner can do it, because we can do it with other smaller sheets and the compliance with the HARDWARE is there... but for some reason, I get rejected by software when I want to actually use the product to its fullest potential, hardware wise.
With auto document sizing set to "On" you can only scan stuff at a resolution of 300x300 dpi, regardless of being set to black and white or full 24-bit color.
The device does have a slider to control a guide for paper size, but it's so flimsy and loose in the track that even if a document does start to kink to one side, it's pushing that guide out of the way. No sense in even having it there, really.
The port on this scanner is not a generic connection, and requires a dedicated special cable to hookup to your PC by USB, so don't expect to be able to head down to your local PC repair shop and snag a new cable after your pet gerbil decided that the big thick black cable looked like a delicious after-dinner licorice dessert.
With all this in mind, choose carefully.
If you're using this to scan documents in an office setting, it's fine, I guess. Just be ready to scan that 43-page packet 5 times over until the software quits telling you that it magically ran out of memory.
If you're using this to scan photos, whip out the old handy-dandy ruler and be ready to fight with size-presets telling you that you can't use the fullest scan quality on auto-sizing.
As the package says -- Be sure to save your box and packing materials, in case you do ever need to send the unit back in for service or repairs. I recommend buying a wet/dry scanner cleaning kit.
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
I'll start this off by highlighting the positives --
It's portable. It's easy to use. It's lightweight.
On the downside --
It's infuriating after scanning only a few documents that you're told "OH NO! We're out of memory!" .. The first time it happened I stared at the message on-screen and thought to myself.. How the heck can it be out of memory when I have 64 GB of high-speed RAM in the computer... Then I remembered that the chips inside these scanners have temporary memory built-in... but then the kicker... ...buuut I only scanned TWO PAGES... They were 3 color (black, blue, red) documents and standard paper size. It's not like it was a full-size poster in crisp detail at maximum resolution, bitrate, with edits... This was a major failure of the design, and was actually my first experience with the scanner, which as I don't need to mention, is NOT GOOD! A terrible look for the BRAND, as this was my first ownership of their brand's product, and not good for the future of this little new device sitting on my desk with the threat of return, due to a degraded trust in the product. If it's going to fail me on day one, what's it going to do on day 365?
That brings me on to my next quarrel with this device. Resolution and color limitations by size. If I want to scan a sheet of paper at the fullest-size available for this device in the MAXIMUM allowed quality (resolution and color and bitrate), why am I limited from doing so by software? We physically know the scanner can do it, because we can do it with other smaller sheets and the compliance with the HARDWARE is there... but for some reason, I get rejected by software when I want to actually use the product to its fullest potential, hardware wise.
With auto document sizing set to "On" you can only scan stuff at a resolution of 300x300 dpi, regardless of being set to black and white or full 24-bit color.
The device does have a slider to control a guide for paper size, but it's so flimsy and loose in the track that even if a document does start to kink to one side, it's pushing that guide out of the way. No sense in even having it there, really.
The port on this scanner is not a generic connection, and requires a dedicated special cable to hookup to your PC by USB, so don't expect to be able to head down to your local PC repair shop and snag a new cable after your pet gerbil decided that the big thick black cable looked like a delicious after-dinner licorice dessert.
With all this in mind, choose carefully.
If you're using this to scan documents in an office setting, it's fine, I guess. Just be ready to scan that 43-page packet 5 times over until the software quits telling you that it magically ran out of memory.
If you're using this to scan photos, whip out the old handy-dandy ruler and be ready to fight with size-presets telling you that you can't use the fullest scan quality on auto-sizing.
As the package says -- Be sure to save your box and packing materials, in case you do ever need to send the unit back in for service or repairs. I recommend buying a wet/dry scanner cleaning kit.
School and save to a flash drive to eliminate clutter. I have scanned a grandmother’s recipe cards & used images to make into a photo book for family gifting. I also like how you can adjust the size to get the perfect fit into the scanner. Especially for the older wallet size photos!
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Scanner com preço justo, leve, eficiente, rápido e prático.
Vi antes da comprar em alguns comentários que a leitura era lenta. Sinceramente, quando chegou, umas das coisas que mais me surpreendeu foi a velocidade. Convenhamos que não vamos esperar uma velocidade de produto que foi feito para escanear mais de mil folhas dia.
Recomendo a compra do produto!
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