{"product_id":"brother-ds-640-compact-mobile-document-scanner-600dpi","title":"Brother DS-640 Compact Mobile Document Scanner - 600dpi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Brother DS-640 is a compact mobile document scanner built for professionals on the move, home office workers, and small teams who need to digitize paper documents without a full-size machine. It scans at up to 16 ppm with included OCR software that converts documents into editable Word files, and runs entirely from USB power so you can scan anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket-sized portability\u003c\/strong\u003e — At under 11.8 inches long and 1.5 pounds, it fits easily into a laptop bag or backpack for scanning at client sites, meetings, or remote locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-powered, no wall outlet needed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Draws power from any USB 3.0 port on a laptop or PC, eliminating the need for separate power cables or wall outlets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOCR turns paper into editable text\u003c\/strong\u003e — Included software converts scanned pages into searchable, editable Microsoft Word documents, saving time on retyping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 ppm speed handles typical office volume\u003c\/strong\u003e — Scans both colour and black-and-white at the same speed, keeping throughput high for small batches of documents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect cloud uploads built in\u003c\/strong\u003e — Brother iPrint\u0026amp;Scan app enables scans to go straight to OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox without intermediate steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eScan speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 16 ppm (colour and mono)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOptical resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 600 × 600 dpi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.02 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e11.9 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePower source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDuplex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Works with Windows, macOS, and Linux via TWAIN, WIA, ICA, and SANE drivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Connects to any device with a USB 3.0 port: laptops, ultrabooks, tablets with USB-C adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Handles standard letter, legal, and card-sized originals from 2 × 3.4 inches up to 8.5 × 72 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Single-sheet feed only — documents must be fed one at a time; no automatic document feeder for batch scanning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Does not support two-sided (duplex) scanning; double-sided documents require manually flipping and rescanning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolo professionals and travelling consultants who need to scan receipts, contracts, and business documents without carrying a bulky device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall home offices and SOHO teams processing a low to moderate volume of documents and benefiting from OCR workflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusinesses managing document archival and needing to convert paper records into searchable digital files.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers prioritising energy efficiency; it draws just 2.6W while scanning and carries ENERGY STAR certification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-volume scanning:\u003c\/b\u003e 16 ppm and single-sheet feed mean large batches take significantly longer than machines with automatic feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDouble-sided documents:\u003c\/b\u003e No duplex support forces manual page flipping and rescanning, doubling labour on two-sided originals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnvironments without USB power:\u003c\/b\u003e Requires a powered USB host device (laptop, desktop, powered hub); cannot stand alone at a desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Brother DS-640 mobile scanner is ideally suited for on-the-go\/small office\/home office professionals with its compact, mobile design and simple workflow applications. The compact size and portability of the DS-640 combined with its fast scan speeds and image optimization features, make it a perfect fit to be used on the road or to be used in the home or small office, providing compatibility with the way you work. The DS-640 offers plug and play convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware Lets You Do More:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included software provides document management and OCR software that allows you to turn your hardcopy documents into editable Microsoft Word files.‡\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and Lightweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sleek design of this Brother document scanner measures less than 11.8 inches in length and weighs about 1.5 pounds, making it easy to take with you wherever you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime-saving, Fast Scan Speeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scans color and black and white documents at up to 16ppm‡.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn-the-Go Scanning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powering the Brother DS-640 document scanner through the included micro USB 3.0 cable to a laptop or PC enables scanning from virtually anywhere and makes the DS-640 highly portable for mobile professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBrother\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eScanner type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSingle CIS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eScanning modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e24-bit colour; 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