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Add to SafariThe Brother ADS-1600W is a small and portable digital scanner with a touchscreen display.
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Pros
Pro Lets you scan both sides of a sheet in a single pass
It has a duplex scanning feature that allows you to scan both sides of a sheet.
Pro Great connectivity
Brother ADS-1600W śupports scanning straight to a USB flash memory drive. It also has a Wi-Fi feature that lets you scan to wireless devices such as your Android phone or tablet.
Pro Easy to use
It has a touch screen panel to conveniently set your file destinations.
Pro Compatible with multiple operating systems
It comes with a software packages that are compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems. It also has a free iPrint&Scan app, that lets you scan straight to your Apple gadgets.
Pro Very small and lightweight
The weight of the scanner is only 1.6 kg (3.5 lb), so it's easy to carry anywhere. It’s definitely a space saver too.
Cons
Con Slow scan speeds
Scan speeds range from 5 - 24 pages per minute, depending on the resolution. There are scanners that are several times faster. If you run a busy office, the Brother ADS-1600W is not for you.
Con No SD-card reader
Cannot scan documents to a SD card. You still have to transfer the files to a flash drive or any wireless device in order to scan.
Con Doesn't have a battery
Though the scanner is rather small and portable, it doesn't have a battery and therefore cannot be used without a power source. When used in an office, it usually doesn't matter though.
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