Brother - ADS-1700W Wireless Desktop Document Scanner with Touchscreen LCD - White

Name: Brother - ADS-1700W Wireless Desktop Document Scanner with Touchscreen LCD - White
Brand: Brother
SKU: 6283805
Rating: 4.4 (277 reviews)

Model: ADS-1700W

SKU: 6283805

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Key Specs
- Networking: Wireless
- Scan (Color) Speed: 25 copies per minute (The number of color pages able to be scanned per minute.)
- Scan Method: Single pass
- Duplex Scan Function: true
General
- Brand: Brother
- Model Number: ADS-1700W
- Product Name: ADS-1700W Wireless Desktop Document Scanner with Touchscreen LCD
- Color: White
Connectivity
- Scanner Connectivity: Micro USB 3.0
- Minimum System Requirements: Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7(SP1), Windows XP, Mac OSX v10.11.6, 10.12.x, 10.3.x, Linux
Dimensions
- Product Height: 3.4 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 11.7 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Maximum Document Length: 34 inches
- Maximum Document Width: 8.5 inches
- Product Weight: 3.31 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Features
- Automatic Document Feeder Capacity: 20 sheets
- Automatic Document Feeder Included: true
- Scanner Type: Sheetfed, Business Card, Document, Portable, Receipt Scanners
- Transparency Scanning: false (This function supports scanning of transparent media, such as film slides or negatives.)
- Scanner Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 (Refers to the number of pixels/dots, both horizontally and vertically, of the image produced by the scanner. Generally, the higher the resolution, the sharper and cleaner the produced image.)
- Memory Card Slot: false
- Document Size: Letter, Legal, Executive, Memo
- File Format(s): TIFF, BMP, JPEG, PNG
- Image Scanner Type: Dual CIS
- Grayscale Depth: 8-bit (256 colors) (Refers to the number of bits used to define each pixel in the captured image, which determines the number of tones, or levels, that can be represented. Generally, the greater the bit depth, the better the image quality.)
Scanner Info
- Scan (Monochromatic) Speed: 25 copies per minute (The number of monochromatic grayscale pages able to be scanned per minute.)
- Scanner Bit Depth: 48 (Refers to the number of bits used to define each pixel in the captured image and determines the number of colors or tones that can be represented. Generally, the greater the bit depth, the better the image quality.)
Included
- Included Software: Kofax PaperPort™ SE with OCR for Windows, Brother iPrint&Scan (desktop) for Windows and Mac®, Power PDF
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- TWAIN Compliant: true (Products with this label are compliant with standards set by the TWAIN Working Group for regulating communication between software and digital imaging devices. Devices that are TWAIN compliant are compatible for use with each other without requiring additional software, even if they have different capabilities.)
Other
- UPC: 012502652007

Save paper records in digital formats with this wireless Brother desktop scanner. It has a 20-sheet automatic document feeder and card slot to accommodate a variety of media sources, and the touch screen display lets you customize shortcuts for repetitive tasks. The Brother ADS 1700w document scanner has a lightweight, compact design that makes it an efficient, space-saving office essential.

Fast scan speeds in a space-saving design: This document scanner scans single and double-sided, color and black and white documents in a single pass at up to 25 ppm(1), all in a compact, lightweight design.
Handles a variety of documents automatically: Easily scan documents up to 34" long, plastic cards, receipts and photos through the 20-page capacity auto document feeder.
Connect your way: Document scanner supports wireless scanning to PC, cloud services(7), mobile(3) and network destinations plus USB 3.0 interface for local connections.
2.8” color Touchscreen display: Offers one-touch scanning to preset destinations and device settings management.
20-sheet ADF (Automatic Document Feeder): For easily scanning multipage documents.
Auto Start Scan: Allows you to simply drop paper into the feeder to automatically initiate scanning to a predefined profile.
Scan to a variety of destinations: Including File(2), OCR(2), Email, Network Folder, FTP, Mobile Devices(3) and USB flash memory drive to help optimize your business processes.
Dedicated card slot: Scan plastic cards quickly and easily.
Image optimizing features: Enhance scans with automatic color detection/adjustment, image rotation (PC only), bleed through/background removal, text enhancement, and color drop.
Supports your business processes: Supports Windows, Mac® and Linux® environments and offers TWAIN, WIA, ICA, and SANE drivers(5).
Do more with bundled software: The included software suite provides document management and OCR software(6).
ENERGY STAR certified: Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.

Whats Included

AC adapter
Brother ADS-1700W Wireless Desktop Document Scanner with Touchscreen LCD
Nuance Power PDF, Nuance PaperPort 14 SE (free download)
Product Registration Sheet
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Sheet

Product Manuals

Q: If I want to scan a page that is printed both side, back and front, will the scanner be able to scan both back and front with one single scan?

A: Yes, it can scan both sides on one pass

Q: What is the max number of pages can you scan to be in the same file?

A: I have done as many as 20. The number varies depending on the type and weight of the documents.

Q: Will this scan photos? How many at a time?

A: Yes it will scan photo's. You can choose between three setting (B/W. color and auto). Not sure if you can stack up to 20 photographs when scanning or not. AS a note you can change the settings for dpi. For photographs my wife and I choose 600 and 300 dpi. We do love the scanner. Very easy setup and we use it with a desktop and chromebook via wi-fi connection

Q: Does this require you to use one of their services or can you scan straight to a PC?

A: I use it with a MacBook. Had to download an app, but it scanned straight to computer otherwise. Did not need to use their service (unless you count a very basic app a service). I suspect that's true of a PC too.

Q: Does this scanner have a “wired” capability as well? For cases when wireless is not an option?

A: Yes, I'm running mine wired. I have it plugged into my docking station via USB. It does also require a separate power cord unlike some scanners that will get power through a USB cord.

Q: Is the scan a pdf or image document once scanned?

A: You can choose either a jpeg image file or a pdf.

Q: is this good for receipts? if so, what is the max length that can be scanned?? can you adjust the brightness of the scan?

A: Yes, you can scan receipts. It can scan single paper from 2 in. to 34 in. and multiple papers from 2.76 in. to 11.7 in. The brightness of the scan can be adjusted.

Q: Will this recognize and remove blank pages, as some other scanners will?

A: Yes, the ADS-1700W can be set to skip blank pages.

Customers are saying

Customers praise the ADS-1700W Wireless Desktop Document Scanner for its portability, speed, and duplex scanning capabilities. They appreciate the convenience of the touchscreen and the ease of setting up the scanner. However, some customers have mentioned that the setup process can be complicated and the software may have connectivity issues. Additionally, a few customers have noted that the scanner is a bit pricey.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Quality scanner
Well it took awhile to figure out how to get the unit to work. Web site info did not do much for wi-fi setup. Went and bought the usb cable and was finally able to download the drivers and software. After much frustration it is a good scanner. Compact, fast, and for the price it does a good job. Easy to save files where you want them. If you are like me and not a Tech wizard, be prepared to be frustrated for a short while.
Posted 4 years ago by ChinoValleyMan
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Portable, Compact and Fast Scanning!
I recently acquired the Brother ADS-1700W portable scanner to help me finish my 2017 taxes!!! Yes, I know I have only a couple weeks of the extension left to file. That 's what made this such a great test! Honestly, this little device is FAST. It duplex scans your documents in a single pass. Configurable and good quality too! I'm please with the options and quality. I also have a "workflow" or shortcuts feature. I created a workflow to use my favorite scanning preferences and made it into a one-touch butting on the nearly 3" touchscreen. well - actually two-touch - as I have to select "shortcuts first", then my workflow. Setup on both my iphone and Windows 10 PC wasn't bad - just find the software, download and install it. I used ONLY the wireless connectivity to scan to both the PC and iPhone. It worked well, but I did see it "disconnect" a couple times - nothing a reboot didn't fix. It does have a business card or badge scanner - that seemed to work well except I had to crop the image to get it to the smaller size. I do wish, since this is a portable unit, that it had some sort of battery. Also, a carrying case or sleeve would have been nice as well.
Posted 6 years ago by TechMatcher
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Compact yet fully-featured desktop scanner
Pros: * Compact size - fits nearly anywhere. * Input ADF transforms into something useful. * Business card scanning is easy. * Comprehensive settings and scan-to destinations. * Wireless connectivity to mobile devices, networked computers or email recipients. * High-quality and speedy color and duplexed scans. Cons: * Compact size implies battery use but needs its AC adapter. * Some on-screen touch buttons are too small for finger access. * Missing some useful touchscreen customization options. This compact, fully-featured ADF scanner does just about everything that bigger models do but in a fraction of the desk space. The transforming ADF can handle most paper sizes and there’s even a special slot for business cards to both insert and eject from the front. It scans quickly in color or grayscale and can do both sides of the page simultaneously. The unit has two USB ports for wired connectivity; one to connect to a computer (Mac or PC) and a separate one to scan directly to a USB memory drive. Both work well and easily, but the unit has built-in WiFi that enables it to scan to or scan from networked computers and even mobile devices like iOS and Android phones and tablets on the same wireless network. You can even set it up to access an SMTP server (like a free one from Gmail) to send scans to an email address without the need to install anything on the receiving end. Everything worked well and was easy to set up; just get the scanner on your wireless network and install either the computer app/drivers or the mobile device app and you’re ready to go. The top cover closes over the unit to protect the screen and buttons and also keeps the size compact when not needed for scanning. Opening the top cover is like a scene out of a Transformers movie. with numerous adjustable paper guides and supports that do their respective jobs well. A few of my small nits on this otherwise-great unit - the resistive touchscreen works, but some of the buttons are not easily to press with a finger. For example, the onscreen QWERTY keyboard used to type in email addresses is an exercise in frustration with a typical finger. Most things can be set up in the apps or by pointing any web browser to the unit’s IP address to use the built-in web-based settings. You can even enter frequently used email addresses for selection on the unit rather than having to type them in each time. Although not the unit’s intent, the compact size almost implies that it would be truly portable and have a built-in battery. This unit is not advertised as such so you can’t really complain. It needs the included AC power adapter to work. It’s easy to move around and doesn’t take up a lot of desk space, but it is not a truly wireless and portable scanner. My last nit is a small recommendation for improvement - the home screen has big buttons for scanning destinations like scanning to a computer or scanning to email. While you can set up “shortcuts” and go to them, you can’t reorder or remove those main destinations to make the home screen customized. I will probably scan to email often, but it will always be on the 2nd “page” of home buttons rather than being on the primary home screen. Overall, this is a fully-featured and well-rounded compact desktop scanner that does everything the bigger ones do but in a fraction of the size. The wired and wireless options work well and as long as you’re not expecting a battery-powered scanner, it will do everything you need without reserving a huge spot on your desk.
Posted 6 years ago by gadgeTT