Brother ADS-1300 Scanner

Brother ADS-1300 Scanner: Compact and Efficient Duplex Scanning

The Brother ADS-1300 is a compact and portable document scanner designed for individuals and small offices seeking an efficient way to digitize a variety of documents. Its key strength lies in its ability to quickly scan both sides of a document in a single pass, making it a time-saving solution for managing paperwork.

Key Features:

• Fast Duplex Scanning: The ADS-1300 boasts impressive scan speeds of up to 30 pages per minute (ppm) and 60 images per minute (ipm) at 300dpi (color and monochrome). This single-pass duplex scanning capability significantly speeds up the digitization of multi-page, double-sided documents.
• 20-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): The integrated ADF allows for hands-free scanning of multiple documents, improving efficiency for batch scanning tasks.
• Dedicated Plastic ID Card Slot: A convenient, dedicated slot makes it easy to scan plastic ID cards, such as driver’s licenses or business cards, ensuring accurate and straightforward capture of card information.
• Versatile Media Handling: Beyond standard paper, the ADS-1300 can handle a range of media types and sizes, including:
  • Plain paper (various weights)
  • Receipts (carrier sheet may be recommended for thin paper)
  • Business cards
  • Plastic and laminated cards (including embossed cards up to 1.24mm thickness) It supports document widths from 50.8 mm to 215.9 mm and lengths from 70 mm to 355.6 mm, with support for long paper mode up to 5000mm at 300dpi (single-sided).
• High-Quality Scan Resolution: The scanner provides an optical resolution of up to 600 x 600 dpi, with an interpolated resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, ensuring clear and sharp scans of your documents.
• Multiple Scan Destinations: Scan your documents directly to:
  • PC: Save scans as various file formats (including PDF, Searchable PDF, PDF/A, JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG, Text (.txt), Rich Text (.rtf), Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to your connected computer.
  • USB Host: A rear USB 2.0 Host port allows you to save scanned files directly to a USB memory stick (up to 128GB) without needing a PC.
  • Cloud Services (via PC): Utilize the included software to scan to popular cloud services like Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Evernote, Box, OneNote, and SharePoint Online.
• Convenient USB Type-C Connectivity: The ADS-1300 primarily connects to your computer via a USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 port. It can also be powered directly via the USB-C connection to your computer, enhancing its portability.⁹ An AC adapter is an optional purchase in some cases; please verify the package contents with the retailer.
• User-Friendly Operation: The scanner features a control panel with buttons for basic operations, including up to 3 customizable scan activity shortcuts.
• Included Software: The scanner typically comes bundled with software that includes Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for converting scanned documents into editable text, and PDF editing capabilities, adding further value to the digitization process.
• Compact and Portable Design: Weighing approximately 1.37 kg and with a small footprint (288 mm x 101 mm x 85 mm), the ADS-1300 is easy to place on a desk or carry along for on-the-go scanning needs.