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.
Brother Wireless Compact Desktop Scanner, ADS-1700W, Fast Scan Speeds, Easy-to-Use, Ideal for Home, Office or On-The-Go Profe
4 | 98 ratings
Price: 189.99
Last update: 12-20-2024
About this item
COMPACT DESIGN AND FAST SCAN SPEEDS HANDLE A VARIETY OF DOCUMENTS - Scan single and double-sided, documents in a single pass at up to 25 ppm1.
EASY-TO-USE AND SAVES TIMES - 2. 8" color Touchscreen display for one-touch scanning to preset destinations and device settings management.
COMPATIBLE WITH THE WAY YOU WORK - ADS-1700W supports multiple "Scan-to" destinations: File2, OCR2, Email, Network, FTP, Cloud services7 Mobile Devices3 and USB flash memory drive4
VERSATILE SCANNING AND CONNECTIVITY - Wireless scanning to PC, cloud apps7, mobile and network destinations plus USB 3. 0 interface for local connections
OPTIMIZE IMAGES AND TEXT - Enhance scans with automatic color detection/adjustment, image rotation (PC only), bleed through/background removal, text enhancement, color drop.
EASY-TO-USE AND SAVES TIMES - 2. 8" color Touchscreen display for one-touch scanning to preset destinations and device settings management.
COMPATIBLE WITH THE WAY YOU WORK - ADS-1700W supports multiple "Scan-to" destinations: File2, OCR2, Email, Network, FTP, Cloud services7 Mobile Devices3 and USB flash memory drive4
VERSATILE SCANNING AND CONNECTIVITY - Wireless scanning to PC, cloud apps7, mobile and network destinations plus USB 3. 0 interface for local connections
OPTIMIZE IMAGES AND TEXT - Enhance scans with automatic color detection/adjustment, image rotation (PC only), bleed through/background removal, text enhancement, color drop.
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 11.8 x 4.4 x 3.3 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 4.2 pounds |
| ASIN | B07RR5MMHF |
| Item model number | RADS1700W |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars
1,696 ratings
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,199 in Amazon Renewed (See Top 100 in Amazon Renewed) #10 in Document Scanners #27 in Renewed Office Products |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | May 10, 2019 |
| Manufacturer | Brother Internaional |
| Country of Origin | China |
Top reviews from the United States
Ryan
Outstanding scanner! But you might need a micro B USB cable...
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023J Hegde
Great Wireless Scanner ....not until the Jam!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024Amazon Customer
Attractive, compact & has wide variety of features.
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2023