Brother ADS-1800W Wireless Compact Desktop Scanner | Scan Speeds of Up to 30ppm | 2.8" Color Touchscreen

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars | 1,664 ratings

Price: 271

Last update: 01-10-2025


About this item

IDEAL FOR USE AT WORK, HOME, OR ANYWHERE – Connect directly to your computer via included USB-C cable, or scan on the go over a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection using the Brother Mobile Connect App(1)
ENHANCED PRODUCTIVITY – Use bundled software(1) and built-in 2.8" color touchscreen to enhance scanned documents, photos, and receipts, automate workflows, and save files directly to your favorite cloud service(2)
HANDLES LARGE JOBS WITH EASE – Scan multiple file sizes and large jobs quickly with scanning speeds up to 30 pages per minute(3) (ppm), single-pass double-sided scanning, and a 20-page automatic document feeder(4)
BUILT IN CONVENIENCE – Easily scan small documents like business cards, ID badges, or plastic cards via the card slot, single pages up to 197” long, or multiple pages up to 8.5" x 14" via the document feeder
BUNDLED SOFTWARE – Includes 7 vital software applications to create and organize files, make readable and searchable documents, manage business card contacts, simplify receipt management, and touch up and correct scanned images(1)

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Top reviews from the United States

Romel
5.0 out of 5 stars Swift, Accurate, and User-Friendly: A Must-Have for Professionals On-The-Go!
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
I purchased the Brother Wireless Document Scanner, ADS-1700W, for my home office and it's proven to be an invaluable asset. Right from the unboxing, the setup was intuitive and straightforward, making it operational within minutes.

The scanner boasts fast scan speeds which are crucial when dealing with a heap of documents. The wireless feature is a major plus, allowing me to scan documents directly to my mobile device or cloud storage, making it ideal for on-the-go professionals. The quality of scans is impressive with clear, sharp images and text.

I appreciate the touchscreen LCD which simplifies the operation, and the automatic document feeder which can handle 20 pages is a time-saver. The compact design of the scanner is a space-saver, yet it does not compromise on the functionality.

I also found the dual paper trays and duplex printing features quite useful for different scanning needs. The scanner has a variety of connectivity options which is great for a modern workspace.

The only downside I experienced was the initial connectivity setup with my network, but once that was resolved, it's been smooth sailing.

The Brother ADS-1700W is a reliable, efficient, and user-friendly scanner that meets the demands of a busy professional. The price is reasonable considering the features and the brand reputation. I would highly recommend this scanner to anyone in need of a high-quality, convenient scanning solution.
Robert M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great scanner: Deeply customizable for workflows
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2024
Exactly what I expect from a Brother product: Great hardware, Super-flexible software, Outstanding value, Terrible terrible software :)

I have it set up so I can just press a button on its touch screen to scan and send a document directly to my Paperless-NGX server on my NAS. I love it.

You can set it up to save your scans to a NAS, a local PC/Mac, a file server, you name it. Some of the advanced features such as save-to-network-drive you must configure through its web interface (which looks like it came from the 90's). But once you get through the learning curve… worth it.

A few other highlights:
* Plug in a USB thumb drive to save scans automatically there – no need for a computer or phone! This was super useful when I was helping a friend go through a deceased parent's documents.
* WiFi scanning works flawlessly. Some "smart" devices aren't. This one is reliable as a rock!
* Can be USB powered, though it scans more slowly than from its AC adapter.
* The included Brother software makes it easy to program pre-sets so you can just press a touch-screen button on the scanner to launch them. However, there is a learning curve to creating these – it's NOT intuitive.

If you are thinking about buying the less expensive version without a touch screen – don't. I did, and sent it back and bought this to replace it. Far easier to set up and use.
Val
4.0 out of 5 stars Great value
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2024
This scanner is easy to use and perfect for the office. We'll be ordering 2 more of them. Only 4 stars given because it does not come with a power adapter, but isn't specific that it doesn't Notes just say may not come with one.
Ryan
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding scanner! But you might need a micro B USB cable...
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023
This is a slick little scanner that works quickly and very well. If you're planning to connect it to your computer via USB you'll need a micro B cable, as it does not include one. Initially I was bummed about this because though I planned to use the scanner with Wifi, when I went to setup the scan-to-network share feature, the scanner's menu informed me I had to set that up from my computer. So I assumed I would have to plug it in and went searching for a cable and for the right software on Brother's web site.

Thankfully, you don't actually have to plug it into a computer to set it up and you don't need to download any Brother software either, depending on your use case. You can setup wifi directly from the scanner's touchscreen, then use any web browser from a computer on the same network to access the scanner over Wifi to complete setup of more advanced features without a USB connection. I had to Google the default password for the scanner's web interface (turns out it's printed on a label on the bottom of each scanner), but once I had that I was able to login and configure the various options.

Now all I have to do is drop a sheet of paper (or up to 20) directly into the automatic document feeder on the scanner and it automatically performs a duplex scan, skips blank pages, converts it to a PDF and drops it on a network share without pressing a single button.

Once it's all setup it is super fast and very easy to use. I highly recommend this. It's worth the extra money to get a true Wifi scanner if you want wireless scanning to network storage.

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