Price: $149.99 - $99.99
(as of Dec 15, 2024 22:16:22 UTC - Details)

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.
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)
Reviewer: Danielle J.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Convienent and Easy to Use
Review: I purchased this for my office so that I didn't tie up the Office Printer. It scans nice clear scans and it so easy to use. It offers many ways to save and send your documents. We have a server and wasn't sure how it would work, but it works just the same as if was using the office printer to scan except the document goes straight to my computer and then I can choose what folder to save it in. This was the best purchase I have made for my office.

Reviewer: Tracy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Easy scanning and fast!
Review: Purchased to scan my boxes of photos and recipes. I initially had an issue with my computer not finding the device and getting the software down loaded. Once i was able to get it set up, scanning was easy and fast with good quality. I like that you can created a workflow and do continuous scanning right to my pc. Worked exactly as I had hoped! As long as it keeps working I would recommend.

Reviewer: Cheryl T
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Reduce the paper & make record-keeping a breeze!
Review: I love this scanner! Set up on my laptop was a breeze. When I have a stack of receipts or papers I want to process (or even 1 or 2) I simply plug the scanner into my laptop and start scanning. You get a file folder that you’ve set up with a list of scanned images. You open an image and save it where you want to under whatever name you wish. I have 12 file folders for the months in 2024, and as I scan a receipt, I name it with the date and the company and the dollar amount and save it in the appropriate month’s folder. Example - 2024-11-19 Safeway $43.19. Then I pitch the paper copy. Come tax time, I can locate any receipt I need quickly. I also use the scanner to save copies of warranties, manuals, etc., - especially the directions from packaging for products I’ve purchased or received as gifts. It’s so much easier finding them on my laptop in a file called “Manuals” than hunting through drawers of miscellaneous paper. The scanner is simple to use and understand. A few times the paper/receipt has jammed. All it takes is opening the top of the scanner and closing it, repositioning the paper and pressing the button to scan it again. VERY user-friendly. And it’s compact and light enough to take on trips and scan receipts, souvenirs, tickets, etc. as we travel and not have to lug all the paper piles home with us.

Reviewer: nikkolaus
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Critical Issues and Easy Functionality
Review: So, let's start this off by saying one this -- Yes! The DS-640 is a great scanner... HOWEVER.. It does have some issues that bring it down a peg or two..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.

Reviewer: Vanessa Melendez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great buy!
Review: Great product! Works perfect! Clear images!

Reviewer: Ryan K. Edwards
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works great can't tell it's refurbished
Review: This looks and works like new you wouldn't be able to tell it was refurbished aside from the sticker on the back that says it. Setup was easy I just went to the Brother website to download drivers. Scans fast and easily fits in my work bag.

Reviewer: Roger F. Legendre
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fine Quality Brother DS-640 Compact Portable Scanner
Review: The Brother DS-640 Compact Mobile Document Scanner is lightweight, produces excellent quality scans, and plugs into one of your computer's USB ports.

Reviewer: George
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Slickity and small
Review: Awesome little scanner smaller than a keyboard.Pros:smalllightweightfastworks wellCons:Installation not so slickityDoes not play well with other Brother devicesI tried to install this on my desktop PC and the installation said it failed, but it still went on and it works. However, every time I insert a piece of paper and press the scan button, I have to wait for some app to pop up on the scree and then I have to choose which Brother scanning app I want to use.I did not have this problem, nor any other problem, when I installed it on my laptop.Now I commented on the installation process. To install, the quick guide tells you to plug it into a USB port, then go to the brother support web page and follow the prompts. Well, you have to find the device, download software, then do the installation. During the installation, it tells you to unplug the device before continuing. Doesn't make sense.

Reviewer: Ingrid Welch
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: For those of you on the road and travelling - this is a game changer with the laptop. Already used it at home - love the interface and scans smoothly. So glad I bought it !! Would buy it again

Reviewer: Rodrigo Daflon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Isso sim é praticidade e eficiência.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!Agora é esperar 1 ano para nova avaliação.

Reviewer: Damaris
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Su relación calidad - precio es muy buena. Por lo que se paga no se puede exigir más. Es un buen escaner, lo hace a color y con buena resolución. Es un poco incómodo tener que escanear hoja por hoja y no poder tener un alimentador que permita escanear varias hojas al mismo tiempo, pero al final cumple con su función.Es muy ligero, no pesa mucho. Muy practico de transportar y muy fácil de usar.Para trabajos sencillos, muy bueno

Reviewer: SC
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Good replacement for my flat bed scanner. Easy to setup (just connect cable) and takes very little space on my desktop. Document feeding takes a bit of practice and can be difficult if the document is not flat.

Reviewer: David Gewin
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Assumes that power from your notebook is only located on the left side of the computer. USB is on the right side of the device. Aside from that, it is quick, responsive and the one tap shortcuts to folders on your computer are a dream to set up and operate. Recommended.