Features:

  • Scans single and double-sided documents in a single pass, in both color and black/white, at up to 16 ppm. Duplex Scan Speed (ipm) : 32. Daily duty cycle is up to 500 scans per day
  • Wireless network connectivity, plus USB interface for local connections and Easy-to-use TouchPanel display allows one-touch scanning to common destinations
  • operating system compatibility :Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac OS X v10.6.8 - v10.8.x, Linux. Operating temperature 41 degree Fahrenheit to 95 degree Fahrenheit
  • Easily scans business and embossed plastic I.D. cards, receipts, photos, and documents up to 34". Versatile Media Handling and Scanning Modes are 24-bit color, 8-bit (256 levels) gray scale, 1 bit monochrome
  • in length through the 20-page auto document feeder. Max. Paper Size (single sheet) - 8.5 x 34inches.Max. Paper Size (multiple sheets)- 8.5x 11.7 inches
  • Bundled with a valuable suite of scanning software, including desktop document, receipt and business card management programs
PDF scanning? Mac software works better for individual files

Love the dual sided scanning front and back in a single pass. I have been using it about 3 weeks now and it works without a hitch.I have been pleased with the flexibility of the software. I use this on both a PC and a MacBook. The software on the Mac side is better if you are planning on scanning to PDF format because it gives you the option to scan lots of pages all at once via the auto paper feed and each page can be scanned into individual and separate pdf files. The PC version of the software only lets you scan those same multiple pages into one continuous pdf file with lots of pages. So on the PC I am forced to scan the pages into jpg files if I want separate file per page. Absolutely not a deal breaker for me and not worth taking off a star. However I would say the Mac software gets a slight nod to the better versus the PC version and this is coming from a PC guy.

Thorough Review: Speed, features, wireless, and size.

Scans super fast, ADF(automatic document feeder) works great, paper should be straight without crumbled edges to ensure good feed scans. Stand-alone product can scan directly to USB drive(not provided) or a running computer. This model does not scan to email or ftp as a stand-alone...to scan to email or ftp you'll need to use the provided software on your computer to do so. (this is important to know as I thought differently when I purchased, but still rated 5 stars based on it's other options). To setup the item, I used a wireless laptop with a usb connected for preliminary setup. The software found the unit, found the wireless SSID name, and applied my settings to the device. From my Windows 7 desktop and Windows 8 laptops it found the device rather easily as well (once it was connected to the wireless network). For example (Windows 7) You just go to "Start" ->"control panel" -> "View devices and printers" -> "add a device" -> "find the ADS-1000W" and add it. Then use the software in the package or your own favorite software to scan and create PDF's, JPGs etc. Speed: When scanning black and white images over the wireless the sheets feed through super quick and it gets transmitted to the computer or usb stick(not provided) very quick too... Business speed ready in my opinion. As for full hi-resolution color, it scans a bit slower(but still fast compared to others) but it transmits over the wireless a little too slow due to the size of the PDF or JPG it's transmitting over your wireless network. If you're scanning 2 or 3 hi-res images the time to transmit it to your computer via wireless is tolerable, but if you plan on scanning 10 to 15 hi-res images/documents to one PDF, plugging in the direct USB connection might be your best bet. (I didn't try the 10 to 15 hi-res documents to test out the speed, I'm only estimating based on the 2 hi-res color documents time to transmit over wirreless to my PC.) I've personally tested this device on Windows 7 Pro and Windows 8 Standard and used 1 gig USB drive for direct scanning in stand-alone mode. (stand-alone mode meaning no computer necessary) ONE MORE GREAT FEATURE: when scanning to a LOCAL USB drive in stand-alone mode, the scanner scans both sides of the document at once which SAVES huge amounts of time on duplex documents. The unit is perfect desktop size. The paper feeder has hinges which allows it to fold down and close up to a small rectangular box (great for travel or just desk space savings) which automatically tells the device to go in standby mode. Also, when you unfold the paper feeder, it has two extra supports that extend the paper feeder another 6 inches beyond what the stock picture shows which gives the paper more support when you have a larger stack of 8.5 x 11. This extension allows for better paper support to keep the papers straight while being fed into the machine. This model DOES not have a LCD digital display (another model above this I think does, but it's not necessary), It has a smooth touch pad like a laptop that has 6 static icons that light up for different functions (like scan directly to usb, start scan, scan to pc1,scan to pc2, stop scan, usb is connected). Sheet feeder holds 20 sheets I think the specs say so if you scan a large number of documents then you might want to look at the 50 sheet feeder option on another Brother model. For small contracts and home documents it works perfect. They also include a clear "wrapping sheet" that is used to scan different sized items such a receipts. This clear sheet keeps small receipts from getting jammed. I also noticed on the back it has a place to scan cards like licenses, business cards etc. I haven't tried that option yet though. Overall great product with business like speed, great options, great quality in a small compact unit.

Great investment

I splurged and bought this for my class this year as I am tired of having too many papers everywhere. It has already paid off. I purchased it last August in 2018. It scans both sides of the paper in color. You can scan receipts and photos too. It allows you to customize the file name and location and has a continuous scan feature so you can scan multiple batches into one file. It also automatically detects blank sides of pages and eliminates them from the file if you want. There are a lot of customizable options. It just notified me of a software update, so the manufacturer is keeping it up to date. It also has a wireless scanning feature. It isn't too big and doesn't take too much space.

A great little scanner

I use this scanner to digitize documents, directly onto a USB drive plugged in the back. Didn't install any software or connect it to the network - none of that, it's air-gapped from anything on my network, and it does exactly what I need it to do: scans documents to PDF. It has so far been able to automatically (and correctly) detect 2-sided documents, and scan quality is good for my OCR solution to recognize and index the contents. Money well-spent. Should have bought it a long time ago.

Wow. What a difference maker. We run a ...

Wow. What a difference maker. We run a small medical office. We have to scan and upload documents into our electronic medical record system all day. This machine is fast, efficient, and headache free. A breeze to set up and run. And it has a dedicated slot for medical cards - does them front and back in one pass. A card scanner normally costs about $120-150 and does not include regular scanning capabilities. It's only been a week and my staff is raving. Should have bought this years ago.

Great inexpensive scanner

I love this scanner so much that I have one in my office and home. I am computer challenged but found this little scanner very easy to set up and use. I use it for scanning invoices, reports, checks, and photo ids. It does a great job. The software that it comes with also offers ways to crop and adjust the scan. It recommends only loading around 5 pages at a time to prevent jamming but I have loaded more without problems. If it jams it is easy to fix and not a big deal to scan again. If you are wanting to scan huge files, you may want a machine capable of holding a large amount of paper so that you don't have to sit and keep feeding it. Overall a basic wonderful scanner.

Works perfectly with my Mac!

OMG, I love this scanner. It arrived last night, and I set it up and started using it this morning. I use a Mac, running OS Sierra, and I had no trouble at all installing the software (I followed the advice of another reviewer and downloaded it from Brother's website, rather than installing it from the included CD). It worked wirelessly right away. I am now scanning a 600-page thesis with it, and it's zipping along just fine. It scans faster with a direct USB cable connection, but I'm perfectly happy with the wireless scanning feed - it's a heck of a lot faster than using my flatbed scanner, and I can load up a pile of 20 or so sheets and just let it do its thing while I'm doing something else. And I can't believe how compact it is. I'm thrilled with this purchase.

Quality scanner with a small footprint

We've now ordered five of these scanners for our office. It has turned to our go to scanner of choice due to the quality of the product as well as the small space it takes up on our desks. While not for super large jobs, it meets our needs 99% of the time and if we do have a larger stack, the included software does offer a job builder function to scan parts at a time and combine at the end, seamless. The quality is strong with a sturdy paper feeder tray and a reassuring heft to the scanner. I have not tried the wireless function but it's a nice addition. The feeder pads need replacing about once a year and are quite affordable. The software is easy to use with two types easy/advanced mode, I prefer the advanced (which is still easy to use) as it offers a plethora of scanning options, file types, shortcuts, etc. Overall, this is an amazing product which we will continue to purchase as needed. I highly recommend it!

Greatest tool to go paperless and empty out file cabinets!

This is a great little scanner! I hooked it up to an old laptop (Win XP), and in 3 evenings while watching TV, I scanned in 3 baker boxes full of paperwork! The hard part was removing all the staples and then shredding all the paperwork I no longer needed to store. I'll put all the scanned documents on CDs for permanent storage. I scanned all the files to a folder on the laptop, then transferred to a network drive. I did not try scanning directly to the network, I'm sure that would be slower. It scanned one side or both sides, and could scan to pdf, or to jpg (or bmp, tif, etc). I never tried the "scan and email" feature. You can choose the resolution, and at lower resolution, it scans real fast. Raise the resolution, and it scans slower, but the fast resolution was perfectly fine. I scanned to pdf, so that I could easily print it up again, if I need it someday. It almost silent, not interferring with the TV sound at all. Just makes a little beep when finished scanning. It folds up for storage to a very small size. It plugs into the laptop with a usb cable, and also must be plugged into electric outlet. The paper feeder worked fine, although I did sit right there to help guide sheets a little. If a sheet was very wrinkled, I took it to the ironing board and just pressed it flat. (Do NOT do this with cash register receipts or any other thermal printed paper, they will turn black! Ask how I know!) When a jam happened, it was quick and easy to clear, reload, and resume scanning. It even scanned old dental xrays! I fed in about 10 pages at a time. It would scan them, then ask to "continue or finsh?". I could then load more pages, or click "finish". It took about 1/2 hour to scan in a 200 page manual, 10 pages at a time. Limitation: It will only scan 8 1/2 inch wide. I had some old certificates that were 9x12, and had to trim them to 8 1/2 before I could scan them. Worked great!

Great little compact scanner

UPDATE June 12, 2017: (Wireless works perfectly with my LAPTOP computer). I currently use this for so many types of scanning. It can easily do double-sided scanning, in color OR black and white. I have scanned many things, such as medical summaries, receipts (because most fade away...) business cards, charitable receipts, pharmacy receipts, user manuals. I have even put plastic cards (I've done my medical cards) through the slot in the back and they scan BOTH sides perfectly, which makes it great to be able to have it on hand when I need a quick access to it in my office. The only thing that I STILL can't get it to do it to be able to use it wirelessly. I have set up the wi-fi on it, but due to the amount of electronics that we use these days, I think I would have hoped I could have set it somewhere else rather than on my desk. However, after a few weeks of use, I am THANKFUL that it is sitting on my desk! I just plug it into my computer tower to use with my pc. I think this is a pretty good little scanner!

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