Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionIs this scanner compatible with Mac computers?

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

Q: QuestionHow fast can this scanner scan documents?

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

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

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

Q: QuestionDoes this scanner have an automatic document feeder?

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

Q: QuestionCan I scan plastic cards with this scanner?

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

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

Asked 6 years ago by Mo.

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

  Answered 6 years ago by MemaVerified Purchase

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

Asked 5 years ago by ripley.

• A:Answer No, it will not scan cardstock.

  Answered 5 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: QuestionWith a batch of documents, can the scanner scan them as one pdf and also scan them into separate pdfs?

Asked 5 years ago by Iz850.

• A:Answer The ADS1200 can scan multiple documents as a single PDF and separate PDF but not a the same time.

  Answered 5 years ago by Brother

  
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Q: QuestionWill this scanner switch between letter and legal size pages in the same batch? What is the maximum capacity of the feeder.?

Asked 5 years ago by Undertaker.

• A:Answer The ADS-1200 maximum capacity for the automatic document tray is up to 20 pages which can scan between letter and legal size pages.

  Answered 5 years ago by Brother

  
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Q: QuestionDoes this do double sided scanning?

Asked 5 years ago by HNARZV.

• A:Answer Yes, the Brother ADS-1200 will duplex scan.

  Answered 5 years ago by Brother

  
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Q: QuestionIs this scanner "plug and play" or does it require an installation?

Asked 5 years ago by Coach28.

• A:Answer Plug and play. I have to go to printers to activate Than just hit scan Very quick and copy is clear

  Answered 5 years ago by HaroldVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this scan wirelessly to a MacBook Air?

Asked 5 years ago by Illiterate.

• A:Answer The Brother ADS-1200 will not scan wireless.

  Answered 5 years ago by Brother

  
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Q: QuestionSays it comes with A/C adapter meaning I can plug into electric socket, correct?

Asked 5 years ago by Queenie.

• A:Answer The Brother ADS1200 comes with the AC adapter.

  Answered 5 years ago by Brother

  
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Q: Questiondose this scanner take a SD card

Asked 4 years ago by Jen.

• A:Answer No, it does not take a SD card, but it will take a USB.

  Answered 4 years ago by Papabear55Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWe have a PC and are using Microsoft 8.1. Would we be able to use this scanner?

Asked 5 years ago by Brandy.

• A:Answer The Brother ADS1200 is compatible with Windows 8.1.

  Answered 5 years ago by Brother

  
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Q: QuestionCan you scan photos?

Asked 5 years ago by photomom.

• A:Answer Yes, it can scan photos.

  Answered 5 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: QuestionCan I put scanned documents in a flash drive Need to make genealogy book, need pictures and letters in a flash drive.

Asked 6 years ago by Josie.

• A:Answer Yes, with the Scan to Feature in the ADS-1200 you can Scan to a USB.

  Answered 6 years ago by Brother

  
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Q: QuestionWill this scanner scan paper insurance cards?

Asked 3 years ago by SMCN.

• A:Answer The Brother ADS1200 does support scanning paper cards. This machine also supports plastic cards such as a store card or ID.

  Answered 3 years ago by Brother

  
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Q: QuestionIf I have a document that is 32 pages long, will the software allow 1 scan of the first 20 pages and a 2nd scan of the remaining 12 pages to create 1 PDF file containing all 32 pages using a scanned document merge function or some other method?

Asked 5 years ago by DSolo.

• A:Answer Yes, the Brother ADS-1200 allows you to add more pages using Brother iPrint&Scan and save the documents as one PDF file.

  Answered 5 years ago by Brother

  
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