Brother ADS-1800W Scanner

Brother ADS-1800W Document Scanner: Effortless Wireless Scanning with Touchscreen Convenience

The Brother ADS-1800W Document Scanner is a compact and versatile sheet-fed scanner that offers an efficient solution for digitizing and managing documents in a home or small office environment. A key highlight of this model is its wireless connectivity and a user-friendly 2.8-inch color touchscreen, providing greater flexibility and ease of use compared to basic scanners.

Key Features:

• Fast Duplex Scanning: Experience rapid digitization with scan speeds of up to 30 pages per minute (ppm) and 60 images per minute (ipm) for two-sided (duplex) documents at a resolution of 300dpi (color and monochrome). The single-pass duplex scanning feature saves valuable time when processing multi-page documents.
• 20-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): The integrated ADF allows you to load up to 20 sheets of paper for continuous, unattended scanning, significantly boosting productivity for batch scanning tasks.
• Wireless Connectivity: The “W” in ADS-1800W signifies its wireless capabilities. With built-in Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) and Wi-Fi Direct, you can scan documents wirelessly to your computer, smartphone, or tablet without the need for a direct USB connection.
• 2.8-inch Color Touchscreen LCD: Navigate scanner functions with ease using the intuitive touchscreen. This allows for standalone operation for many functions and the creation of up to 20 one-touch scan activity shortcuts and 25 preset scan to profiles for frequently used settings and destinations.
• Versatile Scan Destinations: Enjoy flexible saving and sharing options:
  • Scan to PC: Directly scan and save files to your connected computer in various formats including searchable PDF, secured PDF, PDF/A, TIFF, JPEG, and more.
  • Scan to USB Host: Utilize the rear USB 2.0 Host port to scan directly to a USB memory stick (up to 128GB) without requiring a PC.
  • Network Scanning: Scan to a shared network folder (CIFS – Windows only) for easy access within your workgroup.
  • Scan to Cloud Services: Directly scan to popular cloud storage services such as Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Evernote, Box, OneNote, and SharePoint Online, often through the Brother iPrint&Scan app.
  • Scan to Email Server/Email: Send scanned documents directly as email attachments.
  • Scan to FTP/SFTP: Securely transfer scanned files to an FTP or SFTP server.
• Dedicated Plastic ID Card Slot: A dedicated slot ensures accurate and effortless scanning of plastic ID cards, such as driver’s licenses or business cards, handling cards with or without embossing (up to 1.24mm thickness for embossed, 0.75-1.02mm without).
• Wide Media Compatibility: The ADS-1800W handles a variety of document types and sizes, including:
  • Plain paper (various weights from 51.8 – 128 gsm)
  • Thin paper, thick paper, and thicker paper
  • Recycled paper and non-carbon paper
  • Receipts (carrier sheet may be recommended for very thin paper)
  • Business cards
  • Plastic and laminated cards It supports document widths from 50.8 mm to 215.9 mm and lengths from 70 mm to 355.6 mm, with a long paper mode supporting up to 5000mm at 300dpi (single-sided).
• High-Quality Imaging: Benefit from an optical scan resolution of up to 600 x 600 dpi, with an interpolated resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, ensuring clear and detailed scans.
• Advanced Imaging Features: The scanner includes features to enhance scan quality and streamline workflows, such as automatic deskew, auto scan size, auto image rotation, continuous scanning, background color removal, blank page skip, color drop out, bleed-through removal, 2-in-1/1-to-2 scanning, and hole punch removal.
• Included Software: The ADS-1800W typically comes bundled with a robust software suite, including Kofax Power PDF Standard (version may vary) for powerful PDF creation, editing, and management, and Brother iPrint&Scan for desktop and mobile for flexible scanning and workflow options. OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology is integrated to convert scanned documents into editable and searchable text.
• Flexible Power Options: The scanner can be powered directly via the USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 port when connected to a compatible computer, enhancing its portability. An optional AC adapter is also available for a dedicated power source.
• Compact and Portable Design: With dimensions of approximately 288 mm (W) x 101 mm (D) x 85 mm (H) with the input tray closed and weighing around 1.42 kg, the ADS-1800W is designed to fit comfortably on a desk or be easily transported for scanning on the go.
• Brother Mobile Connect App Support: Utilize the Brother Mobile Connect app for seamless scanning and management of your scanner from your smartphone or tablet.