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Brother DS740D Duplex Compact Mobile Document Scanner

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Brother DS740D Duplex Compact Mobile Document Scanner
Key Features
  • Portable Tethered Scanning
  • Optical Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
  • Scan Speed: 16 ppm
  • Maximum Scan Size: 8.5 x 72"
Scan important documents and ID cards on the go with the DS740D Duplex Compact Mobile Document Scanner from Brother. The unit features an optical resolution of 600 x 600 dpi for detailed image capture, and it scans ID cards, receipts, letter-size sheets, and documents up to 8.5 x 72". Simplex and duplex scan speeds are a fast 16 ppm when working with 8.5 x 11" sheets of paper, and the DS740D comes bundled with a software suite that includes document management and OCR software, so you can optimize scans and turn hard copy documents into editable Microsoft Word files. The software also enables you to modify scans with automatic color detection & adjustment, bleed through prevention, background removal, text enhancement, and color drop, and it also lets you scan to multiple scan-to destinations including file, image, OCR, email, and cloud services. Its compact size and portability make it a perfect fit for scanning on the road, in the home, or in a small office, and a single USB cord connects to your computer for powering the unit when scanning directly via USB.
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Brother DS-740D Overview

Scan important documents and ID cards on the go with the DS740D Duplex Compact Mobile Document Scanner from Brother. The unit features an optical resolution of 600 x 600 dpi for detailed image capture, and it scans ID cards, receipts, letter-size sheets, and documents up to 8.5 x 72". Simplex and duplex scan speeds are a fast 16 ppm when working with 8.5 x 11" sheets of paper, and the DS740D comes bundled with a software suite that includes document management and OCR software, so you can optimize scans and turn hard copy documents into editable Microsoft Word files. The software also enables you to modify scans with automatic color detection & adjustment, bleed through prevention, background removal, text enhancement, and color drop, and it also lets you scan to multiple scan-to destinations including file, image, OCR, email, and cloud services. Its compact size and portability make it a perfect fit for scanning on the road, in the home, or in a small office, and a single USB cord connects to your computer for powering the unit when scanning directly via USB.

  • Scans ID cards, receipts, letter-size sheets, and documents up to 8.5 x 72"
  • Simplex and duplex scan speeds as fast as 16 ppm for 8.5 x 11" sheets of paper
  • Software suite includes document management and OCR software for turning hard copy documents into editable Microsoft Word files
  • Settings for automatic color detection & adjustment, bleed through prevention, background removal, text enhancement, and color drop
  • Scan-to destinations include file, image, OCR, email, and cloud services
  • USB powered, eliminates the need for AC power cord
UPC: 012502657484

Brother DS-740D Specs

Key Specs
Scanner Type
Manual Feed
Scanner Maximum Resolution
600 dpi (Optical)
1200 x 1200 dpi (Interpolated)
Scanner Color Depth
24-Bit (Internal)
Power Source
USB Power (Cable Built-In/Included)
Scanner
Type
Manual Feed
Maximum Resolution
600 dpi (Optical)
1200 x 1200 dpi (Interpolated)
Scan Modes
Color, Monochrome
Color Depth
24-Bit (Internal)
Grayscale Depth
8-Bit (Internal)
Image Sensor
2x Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Duplex Scanning
Yes
Single Pass Duplex
Yes
Scan Speed
16 ppm
Automatic Image Corrections
Yes
File Formats
PDF, PDF/A
Scanner Media Handling
Scan Sizes
ADF
Minimum: 2 x 3.4" / 5.08 x 8.64 cm
Maximum: 8.5 x 72" / 21.59 x 182.88 cm
Media Thickness
ADF: 39.37 to 48.82 mil / 1 to 1.24 mm
Paper Capacity
ADF: 1x Sheet
Multi-Feed Detection
No
Daily Duty Cycle
100 Scans
Special Media Support
Business Card, Envelope, ID Card
Connectivity
Data I/O
1x Micro-USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Input
Scanner Drivers
TWAIN, WIA, ICA, SANE
OS Compatibility
Linux / Windows / macOS
General
Power Source
USB Cable (Included)
Power Source
USB Power (Cable Built-In/Included)
Battery
No
Power Consumption
USB
2.3 W (Maximum)
1.3 W (Ready)
0.01 W (Off)
Operating Conditions
41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C at 20 to 80% Humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)
11.9 x 2.5 x 1.8" / 30.2 x 6.3 x 4.6 cm
Weight
1.4 lb / 635.03 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.27 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
15.1 x 7.1 x 3"

Brother DS-740D Reviews

Scans one sheet

By Erma
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-28

The scanner you’re supposed to be able to put in several sheets of paper, but I find you can only put in one piece of paper or it tells you got a paper jam and you have to pull the plug. Wait a few minutes plug it back in to continue scanning any documents.

Good, but needs more customizable document sizing.

By Charlie_K
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2025-04-27

Been looking for something like this for a long time. After a couple of months of use the only thing on my wish list for this is if it would let you scan longer documents like car loan documents or loan documents. I could not find a setting to customize for much longer document sizes.

See any errors on this page?

How reset ds740?

How reset ds740?
Asked by: Vitor
Here is a link for the instructions for resetting the Brother DS740 scanner: https://bhpho.to/3sVVB8i
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2023-09-12

Does this do HIGH QUALITY scans of photographs?

Does this do HIGH QUALITY scans of photographs?
Asked by: Elliott
The Brother DS740D Duplex Compact Mobile Document Scanner is a document scanner so it would not be recommended for scanning photos.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2024-07-21

Is it safe for the photos, to put older but in ...

Is it safe for the photos, to put older but in good condition 8 x 10 prints through this. They should not be bent very much nor have much pressure applied?
Asked by: Elliott
The Brother DS740D Duplex Compact Mobile Document Scanner is a document scanner so it would not be recommended for scanning photos.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2024-07-21
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