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Name: Brother - ADS-1700W Wireless Desktop Document Scanner with Touchscreen LCD - White
Brand: Brother
SKU: 6283805
Price: 249.99 USD
Rating: 4.4 (277 reviews)

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

Model:: ADS-1700W; |
SKU:: 6283805

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QuestionIf 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?
Asked 5 years ago by JaneG.
- Answer Yes, it can scan both sides on one pass
  Answered 5 years ago by Ken1
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QuestionWhat is the max number of pages can you scan to be in the same file?
Asked 6 years ago by Tessa.
- Answer I have done as many as 20. The number varies depending on the type and weight of the documents.
  Answered 5 years ago by clintster1943
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QuestionWill this scan photos? How many at a time?
Asked 5 years ago by Marcia.
- Answer 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
  Answered 5 years ago by Craig
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QuestionDoes this require you to use one of their services or can you scan straight to a PC?
Asked 5 years ago by hotwheels.
- Answer 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.
  Answered 5 years ago by kkdeluca
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QuestionDoes this scanner have a “wired” capability as well? For cases when wireless is not an option?
Asked 5 years ago by Kariogenic.
- Answer 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.
  Answered 5 years ago by Amberkins
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QuestionIs the scan a pdf or image document once scanned?
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer You can choose either a jpeg image file or a pdf.
  Answered 6 years ago by Robert
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Questionis this good for receipts? if so, what is the max length that can be scanned?? can you adjust the brightness of the scan?
Asked 5 years ago by Catherine.
- Answer 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.
  Answered 5 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionWill this recognize and remove blank pages, as some other scanners will?
Asked 6 years ago by BlankPage.
- Answer Yes, the ADS-1700W can be set to skip blank pages.
  Answered 5 years ago by Brother
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Questionis this scanner twain compatible and good for medical electronic health records?
Asked 5 years ago by TwainEMR.
- Answer Yes, when I downloaded the drivers from the Brother support site, I downloaded Twain (which includes the ICA drivers) works fine on my Mac Catalina OS. Yes I scan my own medical records, and it is good enough for medical record keeping as long as you use a reasonable resolution such as 300 x 300, for images maybe even 400 x 400 or 600 x 600. Good luck.
  Answered 5 years ago by MajorScanner
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QuestionDoes this scanner read colors?
Asked 5 years ago by Phred333.
- Answer Yea
  Answered 5 years ago by TechJunkie
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QuestionCan I scan multiple pages at once to separate PDF files? i.e. I have 20 invoices that need to be scanned as an individual file so I would have 20 separate PDF files 1 for each invoice
Asked 6 years ago by acsgirl.
- Answer Yes. You can set that in the settings of the scanner.
  Answered 6 years ago by ScanningFun
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QuestionThis scanner has the option to have an USB port so you can use a flash drive? How many copies you can make? Ink? what other accessories or attachments are necessary or you have to buy?
Asked 6 years ago by Kuan2m.
- Answer *Yes, you may use a flash drive as a destination for scans. *Will scan up to 25 PPM - This is a scanner and will not make paper copies. No ink is required. *My preferred connection is the Micro USB cable and it is not included
  Answered 6 years ago by Craig
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QuestionDoes this work with windows 11?
Asked 3 years ago by dawhit.
- Answer Yes, the Brother ADS1700W machine is compatible with Windows 11 OS.
  Answered 3 years ago by Brother
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QuestionI am wondering how this would be as a photo scanner. I want to scan the photos. I would like to scan photos and label them so that I can search for them.
Asked 5 years ago by Kathryn.
- Answer Yes, ADS1700W can be used as a photo scanner using the PaperPort Software. Here is a FAQ with steps. https://help.brother-usa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/137646?R3ModelID=ADS1700W
  Answered 5 years ago by Brother
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QuestionI will be using this on only one computer - is the scanner suitable for dedicated operation - assuming I use recommended service level?
Asked 6 years ago by Mstanleyg.
- Answer I use it on just one computer. I have a limited amount of space at my work station, so the compact size works well for me. However, I do not use it but maybe once per day. If you plan on using this continuously throughout the day, it will work, but you may want to consider a more substantial unit (if you have the space). The guides on the sides of the unit flip up and down and I could see that not being quite enough support for all day use.
  Answered 6 years ago by ScanningFun
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Questionwill it work with Mac Monterey 12.0.1
Asked 2 years ago by delole.
- Answer I use the ADS-1700W with Ventura 13.1 and it works. Ventura comes after Monterey
  Answered 2 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionDoes This have a TWAIN driver ?
Asked 4 years ago by Greg.
- Answer Yes it has twain and WIA.
  Answered 4 years ago by dsasay
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QuestionIs it compatible with a Chromebook ?
Asked 4 years ago by Chooch.
- Answer This works well with a Chromebook but the software is limited compared to Window version. You may want to also have Adobe product to edit it.
  Answered 4 years ago by jrsr
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QuestionDoes anyone know if this scanner will work with the new Windows 11 ARM processor? I assume it would work via wireless but not usb since I dont see a specific ARM related driver available?
Asked 10 months ago by texmexroaming1.
- Answer Yes, the Brother ADS1700W is compatible with a 11 ARM processor. When using your Brother machine on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer with an ARM processor, you must use the built-in printer or scanner drivers that are included with Windows 10 or Windows 11. The built-in drivers support the basic functions of your Brother machine: printing and scanning. I have included a link to the FAQ answer that should assist you. Please follow all the steps listed in the following link: Answer Link: https://help.brother-usa.com/AgentWeb/api/contextmanager/v.32406210003/workspaceContext/workspace/processedPrint/Answer/170667
  Answered 10 months ago by Brother
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QuestionDoes it scan to Word?
Asked 11 months ago by Moonpoet.
- Answer The Brother ADS1700W does not support scanning to word.
  Answered 11 months ago by Brother
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Brother - ADS-1700W Wireless Desktop Document Scanner with Touchscreen LCD - White

Q: QuestionIf 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q: Questionis this scanner twain compatible and good for medical electronic health records?

Q: QuestionDoes this scanner read colors?

Q: QuestionCan I scan multiple pages at once to separate PDF files? i.e. I have 20 invoices that need to be scanned as an individual file so I would have 20 separate PDF files 1 for each invoice

Q: QuestionThis scanner has the option to have an USB port so you can use a flash drive? How many copies you can make? Ink? what other accessories or attachments are necessary or you have to buy?

Q: QuestionDoes this work with windows 11?

Q: QuestionI am wondering how this would be as a photo scanner. I want to scan the photos. I would like to scan photos and label them so that I can search for them.

Q: QuestionI will be using this on only one computer - is the scanner suitable for dedicated operation - assuming I use recommended service level?

Q: Questionwill it work with Mac Monterey 12.0.1

Q: QuestionDoes This have a TWAIN driver ?

Q: QuestionIs it compatible with a Chromebook ?

Q: QuestionDoes anyone know if this scanner will work with the new Windows 11 ARM processor? I assume it would work via wireless but not usb since I dont see a specific ARM related driver available?

Q: QuestionDoes it scan to Word?

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QuestionIf 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?

QuestionWhat is the max number of pages can you scan to be in the same file?

QuestionWill this scan photos? How many at a time?

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

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

QuestionIs the scan a pdf or image document once scanned?

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

QuestionWill this recognize and remove blank pages, as some other scanners will?

Questionis this scanner twain compatible and good for medical electronic health records?

QuestionDoes this scanner read colors?

QuestionCan I scan multiple pages at once to separate PDF files? i.e. I have 20 invoices that need to be scanned as an individual file so I would have 20 separate PDF files 1 for each invoice

QuestionThis scanner has the option to have an USB port so you can use a flash drive? How many copies you can make? Ink? what other accessories or attachments are necessary or you have to buy?

QuestionDoes this work with windows 11?

QuestionI am wondering how this would be as a photo scanner. I want to scan the photos. I would like to scan photos and label them so that I can search for them.

QuestionI will be using this on only one computer - is the scanner suitable for dedicated operation - assuming I use recommended service level?

Questionwill it work with Mac Monterey 12.0.1

QuestionDoes This have a TWAIN driver ?

QuestionIs it compatible with a Chromebook ?

QuestionDoes anyone know if this scanner will work with the new Windows 11 ARM processor? I assume it would work via wireless but not usb since I dont see a specific ARM related driver available?

QuestionDoes it scan to Word?