Brother - ADS-1200 Compact Duplex Desktop Document Scanner - White

Name: Brother - ADS-1200 Compact Duplex Desktop Document Scanner - White
Brand: Brother
SKU: 6283804
Rating: 4.4 (201 reviews)

Model: ADS-1200

SKU: 6283804

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Key Specs
- Networking: Not Applicable
- Scan (Color) Speed: 25 copies per minute (The number of color pages able to be scanned per minute.)
- Scan Method: Single pass
- Duplex Scan Function: true
General
- Brand: Brother
- Model Number: ADS-1200
- Product Name: ADS-1200 Compact Duplex Desktop Document Scanner
- Color: White
Connectivity
- Scanner Connectivity: Micro USB 3.0
- Minimum System Requirements: Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7(SP1), Windows XP, Mac OSX v10.11.6, 10.12.x, 10.3.x, Linux
Dimensions
- Product Height: 3.4 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 11.7 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Maximum Document Length: 34 inches
- Maximum Document Width: 8.5 inches
- Product Weight: 3.31 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Features
- Automatic Document Feeder Capacity: 20 sheets
- Automatic Document Feeder Included: true
- Scanner Type: Sheetfed, Business Card, Document, Portable, Receipt Scanners
- Transparency Scanning: false (This function supports scanning of transparent media, such as film slides or negatives.)
- Scanner Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 (Refers to the number of pixels/dots, both horizontally and vertically, of the image produced by the scanner. Generally, the higher the resolution, the sharper and cleaner the produced image.)
- Memory Card Slot: false
- Document Size: Letter, Legal, Executive, Memo
- File Format(s): TIFF, BMP, JPEG, PNG
- Image Scanner Type: Dual CIS
- Grayscale Depth: 8-bit (256 colors) (Refers to the number of bits used to define each pixel in the captured image, which determines the number of tones, or levels, that can be represented. Generally, the greater the bit depth, the better the image quality.)
Scanner Info
- Scan (Monochromatic) Speed: 25 copies per minute (The number of monochromatic grayscale pages able to be scanned per minute.)
- Scanner Bit Depth: 48 (Refers to the number of bits used to define each pixel in the captured image and determines the number of colors or tones that can be represented. Generally, the greater the bit depth, the better the image quality.)
Included
- Included Software: Kofax PaperPort™ SE with OCR for Windows, Brother iPrint&Scan (desktop) for Windows and Mac®, Power PDF
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- TWAIN Compliant: true (Products with this label are compliant with standards set by the TWAIN Working Group for regulating communication between software and digital imaging devices. Devices that are TWAIN compliant are compatible for use with each other without requiring additional software, even if they have different capabilities.)
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
Other
- UPC: 012502651956

Upgrade your home office setup with this Brother compact desktop scanner. It delivers scan speeds of up to 25ppm¹ for single-sided, double-sided and color documents, and it offers image optimization tools to enhance your materials. This Brother compact desktop scanner's 20-page capacity auto document feeder and dedicated card slot make it easy to scan a variety of items.

Fast scan speeds in a space-saving design: Scans single and double-sided, color and black and white documents in a single pass at up to 25 ppm(1), all in a compact, lightweight design.
Handles a variety of documents automatically: Easily scan documents up to 34" long, receipts and photos through the 20-page capacity auto document feeder.
Scan to a variety of destinations: Including File(2), OCR(2), Email, and USB flash memory drive(3) to help optimize your business processes.
Portable and convenient power: Compact design and powering through a USB 3.0 connection to a laptop or PC makes it highly portable for mobile professionals(6).
20-sheet ADF (Automatic Document Feeder): For easily scanning multipage documents.
Quickly and easily scan without installing software: Mass Storage Device support via Scan to USB allows scanning and retrieval of files simply by opening the drive on your connected PC.
Dedicated card slot: Scan plastic cards quickly and easily.
Image optimizing features: Enhance scans with automatic color detection/adjustment, image rotation (PC only), bleed through/background removal, text enhancement, and color drop.
Supports your business processes: Supports Windows, Mac and Linux environments and offers TWAIN, WIA, ICA, and SANE drivers(4).
Do more with bundled software: The included software suite provides document management and OCR software(5).
ENERGY STAR certified: Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
Fast scan speeds in a space-saving design: Scans single and double-sided, color and black and white documents in a single pass at up to 25 ppm(1), all in a compact, lightweight design.
Handles a variety of documents automatically: Easily scan documents up to 34" long, receipts and photos through the 20-page capacity auto document feeder.
Scan to a variety of destinations: Including File(2), OCR(2), Email, and USB flash memory drive(3) to help optimize your business processes.
Portable and convenient power: Compact design and powering through a USB 3.0 connection to a laptop or PC makes it highly portable for mobile professionals(6).
20-sheet ADF (Automatic Document Feeder): For easily scanning multipage documents.
Quickly and easily scan without installing software: Mass Storage Device support via Scan to USB allows scanning and retrieval of files simply by opening the drive on your connected PC.
Dedicated card slot: Scan plastic cards quickly and easily.
Image optimizing features: Enhance scans with automatic color detection/adjustment, image rotation (PC only), bleed through/background removal, text enhancement, and color drop.
Supports your business processes: Supports Windows, Mac and Linux environments and offers TWAIN, WIA, ICA, and SANE drivers(4).
Do more with bundled software: The included software suite provides document management and OCR software(5).
ENERGY STAR certified: Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.

Whats Included

AC adapter
Brother ADS-1200 Compact Duplex Desktop Document Scanner
Nuance Power PDF, Nuance PaperPort 14 SE (free download)
Product Registration Sheet
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Sheet
AC adapter
Brother ADS-1200 Compact Duplex Desktop Document Scanner
Nuance Power PDF, Nuance PaperPort 14 SE (free download)
Product Registration Sheet
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Sheet

Product Manuals

Q: How fast can this scanner scan documents?

A: This scanner can scan both single and double-sided, color and black and white documents at speeds up to 25 pages per minute.

Q: Is this scanner compatible with Mac computers?

A: Yes, this scanner supports Windows, Mac, and Linux environments.

Q: Can I scan plastic cards with this scanner?

A: Yes, it has a dedicated card slot for scanning plastic cards easily.

Q: Does this scanner come with any software?

A: Yes, it includes a software suite that provides document management and OCR software.

Q: What is the maximum length of documents this Brother scanner can handle?

A: This scanner can automatically handle documents up to 34 inches long through its auto document feeder.

Q: Does this scanner have an automatic document feeder?

A: Yes, it has a 20-sheet automatic document feeder for scanning multipage documents.

Q: Does it handle multiple pages in one shot? Like if I have a batch of 30 to 35 pages

A: Yes, I have scanned up to 20 pages with no problems. I have not tried more than this. It will scan both sides.

Q: Will it scan cardstock? I want to scan some old scrapbooks in order to digitize them. Photos are glued to cardstock.

A: No, it will not scan cardstock.

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the ADS-1200 Compact Duplex Desktop Document Scanner's speed, ease of use, and compact size as significant advantages. Many appreciate its duplex scanning capability and lightweight design, making it portable. However, some users experienced issues with the included software and the lack of a USB cable in the package. Concerns were also raised regarding the scanner's paper feed mechanism and its page capacity limitations.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Acceptable but can be frustrating.
It works okay. My main complaint (and the reason for the 4 stars only) is that it constantly grabs two sheets at a time. The mechanism for picking up individual sheets could be better. The machine appears to have compromised footprint size for complexity of design and the simple design can't pick up individual sheets.
Posted 2 years ago by SontheScurvy
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Compact, Portable & Reliable – Saves Time & Money
I do construction and and architectural, specifications inspections, which requires me to travel. Occasionally, for up to three weeks at a time. Like any business person I have to keep records of related expense receipts for re-reimbursement. Several years ago I had several incidental kinds of receipts from big box stores actually fade away (disappearing-ink) before I could claim them as legitimate expenses. Auditors have strict rules concerning 'valid' receipts, so I wound up out-of-pocket on those, purchased incidentals. It was then I decided to purchase a home office scanner to digitize all my job-related, expense receipts. The scanner eventually paid for itself accounting for faded, unrecognizable, and, damaged, travel receipts. YooHoo! So, when I had an opportunity to review a complimentary Brother ADS-1200 Compact Color Desktop Scanner with Duplex in exchange for the portable scanner, I got excited. I never thought of utilizing a portable scanner on-the-road in the field before. WoW, was I surprised. After using this portable scanner for three weeks, I am now a believer. It is so convenient, quick, and reliable. I no longer have to save fistfuls of paper receipts for future reimbursement. And, since the auditors allow me to submit valid receipts on a weekly basis. I can daily digitize my various expense documents before they get tattered, wrinkled, and torn. I don't have to wait 'till I get home to process expenses on my home office scanner. Using this Brother Compact Scanner on-the-road has saved me time and allows me to take advantage of weekly reimbursements too. I am not going to list each and every feature, and, or, specifications of this scanner. You can find all that info at the Best Buy website. However here is what I really appreciate about this Brother ADS-1200 Compact Scanner: * Portability & Connection To My Laptop – This baby only weighs approximately 3 pounds and 5 ounces. Lightweight and compact to take anywhere I travel. It neatly fits into my backpack, which also stores my laptop too. I power my scanner through my laptop with a USB 3.0 micro-cable connection. It is not included in the scanner package, but readily available and reasonably priced at stores like Best Buy. This scanner can also be powered through the proprietary, A/C adapter cable, which is included in the package. There is also a USB 2.0 micro-cable port, which you can use to connect to your computer to transfer scanned documents. However, it does not provide any power to the scanner – you must use the A/C adapter cable to power the unit up. Additionally, If I insert a flash drive in the USB 2.0 port on the back of my scanner I can scan documents directly to it. * Software & Driver Package – I downloaded the software bundle from the Brother Support website indicated in the Quick Setup Guide included with the scanner. This is a large file (145 MB), and, could take some time to download depending on the speed of your Internet connection. After downloading this Zip file will self-extract and install on your computer. Be patient, the wait is worth it. The included software suite provides document management and OCR software. An iPrint&Scan Icon together with a Brother Utilities icon will be placed on your home screen (Win 10). I open the iPrint&Scan icon and scan my documents to files I have setup through 'Creative Workflow'. For example, I have my files setup as Hotel Receipts, Meals, Incidentals, Mileage, Vendor Services, etc. (See Attached Pic). My scanned documents will go directly to one of those main files I designated. * Simple To Use & Operate – I could actually scan without downloading the Brother I-Print & Scan software. However, there are numerous, valuable features included when you download the software. The software allows you to change the quality of your scan, color or monochrome, and files it in the folder that you designate. You can also change the type of file you want to save and forward it to e-mail, OCR, file, or a USB flash drive. * Nuance Power PDF Software - This software allows me to edit my scanned documents, and, arrange the pages as necessary. It also enables me to convert PDFs or scanned documents into editable formats. Super useful when I don’t have the original documents. * Duplex Scanning – I was floored by the quality of the automatic, two-sided (duplex) scanning, which only takes one pass. This scanner doesn't care how I feed the document or receipt – it automatically orientates it correctly even when I feed it upside down. However, because of the 'guides' in the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) I cannot mix various sizes of documents and, or receipts. Not a big deal - I just scan my letter-sized docs first, then, re-adjust the guides to feed the smaller, width-sized receipts. * NOT Dependent on Wi-Fi – Most motels and hotels have 'open' and inconsistent Wi-Fi Internet service. So, for me a direct wired connection from the scanner to my laptop gives me privacy, convenience, and reliability too. * Easy Care & Maintenance – I also downloaded the Online Users Guide for a more comprehensive list of scanner operations and functions. On Pages 174 to 178 are detailed instructions and illustrations on how to properly clean the rollers, glass strips, and sensors of the ADS-1200. All that is required to clean these important parts is a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with plain water. After three weeks of almost daily use I love this Brother ADS-1200 Compact Scanner. I send my scanned receipts to Accounts Payable using a cloud service directly from my laptop while still on-the-road. I now receive my reimbursement money pretty fast as they transfer funds directly to my bank account after approval of my travel expenses. Isn't computer technology grand? WooHoo! I highly recommend this Brother ADS-1200 Compact Color Desktop Scanner. It has made my home office scanner obsolete. In fact when it comes time to purchase a new printer I will look for a less expensive unit that is not an All-In-One. I now have exactly what I need for on-the-road and home office use too. If you travel and need to scan your expenses or other documents while away – this is what you need. Buy It, you won't be disappointed.
Posted 6 years ago by pauldar
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
The Little Scanner That Tried
Brother - ADS-1200 Compact Desktop Scanner is very compact and light. This gave me high hopes when first setting the unit up. It does a decent job of scanning, but it's many 'qualifications' make it more of a hassle than using scanning apps via my smartphone. Cons: - It doesn't come with the needed cable to hook it up to your computer and it's not a common USB cable. - It is only rated to accept up to 20 pages, but I found that it had trouble keeping pages fed straight after about 10-12 pages. - The de-skew feature only works on 300 dpi or less quality. It will not work with higher resolution scans. - As a Mac user, the software is very clunky to use and the online manual was limited in clear information (mainly because it was for 3 different models). - Although it claims to work off of a powered USB port, the documentation also says that you need to have AC power for longer pages or documents. - The documentation also states that you should not use it to scan "Documents written in pencil / Documents that use coated paper / Photographs (photographic paper) / Documents printed on perforated paper / Documents that use loose-leaf paper or any paper with holes in it / ..." That's just a few of the 17 types of 'Unacceptable Documents' mentioned (see picture). In fairness, I'm used to having access to a more expensive, still-fairly-mobile scanner that takes whatever fits in the machine and handles it solidly and with great quality. It may be unfair to review this unit from that perspective. However, the limitations of the ADS-1200 cause me to compare it unfavorably with the alternative of scanning documents with my smartphone. I can't help thinking that Brother can produce a truly mobile scanner that's not so limited in what or how it scans. For now, I cannot recommend the Brother - ADS-1200 Compact Desktop Scanner. Perhaps the 1250 or 1700 are the better choice. -
Posted 7 years ago by JBCTECH