This is a review for the ADS-2800W. I was concerned about this product based on the reviews, but it really stands out compared to the other two sheetfed scanners that I tried: the Epson FF-680W and PlusTek eScan180. Unlike other reviewers say, the processing time is not bad and the scanner is quick. The lower the file size, the shorter the processing time.
The Epson scanner has no controls from the scanner itself and cannot scan to a network location as far as I can tell, so it requires a computer to be connected and does not work as a stand alone device.
The PlusTek scanner has a nice big touch screen on the device, but has no web-based management console, so all the settings have to be changed directly on the device, which can be cumbersome. The scan quality is also better for photos than for documents (ever crease and wrinkle in documents show up in scans and there is no way to remove these).
The Brother scanner is MUCH faster than the PlusTek. It scans with efficiency and speed. Paper generally feeds straight, but in the event it is crooked, the scanner automatically straightens the image, and does an excellent job of it. The scanner has a great web console that allows users to set up quick buttons on the scanner for quick access to customized settings and network locations (these are called "profiles"). The documentation is poor so I had some frustration figuring out how to get the web console to work, but once I figured it out, it works really well. The scanner also feeds smaller papers, like receipts and checks, quite well. The only downside is that this scanner does not perform OCR when saving to a network location, but I have not found another scanner that includes this capability.
Overall very happy with the scanner for speed, reliability, and customizability with the web management console. The biggest downside of this scanner is the poor documentation and tech support. It is important to know that the default password on the web console is "initpass" For some strange reason, this information is not included in the manual anywhere. I spend 30 minutes on the phone with tech support and got nowhere. Finally I located the password with a web search.
Brother ADS-4700W Professional Desktop Scanner with Fast Scan Speeds, Duplex, Wireless, and Large Touchscreen
4.1 | 424 ratings
Price: 403.92
Last update: 08-16-2024
About this item
ROBUST CAPTURE SOLUTION: The Brother ADS-4700W Professional Desktop Scanner is a great choice for busy offices and workgroups, built for the demands of how work now works
FAST, MULTI-PAGE SCANNING: Scans single and double-sided materials in a single pass, in both color and black / white, at up to 40ppm(1) for increased productivity. Quickly scan a variety of document sizes and types via the large, 80-page capacity auto document feeder to help optimize efficiency. Add additional sheets with continuous scanning mode for even greater productivity.
EASILY ADAPTS TO YOUR EXISTING WORKFLOWS: Provides wide driver support (TWAIN, WIA, ISIS, and SANE) for easy integration, as well as a number of scan-to destinations including email, cloud services(2), SharePoint, SSH Server (SFTP), USB memory stick, and more.
FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY: Features built-in wireless and Ethernet network interfaces to easily set up and share on your network. Scan-to your mobile device(3) with AirPrint and Brother Mobile Connect.
TRIPLE LAYER SECURITY: Offers Triple Layer Security features to help safeguard sensitive documents and securely connect to the device and network
4.3” COLOR TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY: Provides easy menu navigation and creation of up to 56 customizable shortcuts for one-touch scanning to common destinations and scan job preview. Enables direct scanning to a variety of cloud applications including Google Drive, Evernote, Dropbox and more(2).
FAST, MULTI-PAGE SCANNING: Scans single and double-sided materials in a single pass, in both color and black / white, at up to 40ppm(1) for increased productivity. Quickly scan a variety of document sizes and types via the large, 80-page capacity auto document feeder to help optimize efficiency. Add additional sheets with continuous scanning mode for even greater productivity.
EASILY ADAPTS TO YOUR EXISTING WORKFLOWS: Provides wide driver support (TWAIN, WIA, ISIS, and SANE) for easy integration, as well as a number of scan-to destinations including email, cloud services(2), SharePoint, SSH Server (SFTP), USB memory stick, and more.
FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY: Features built-in wireless and Ethernet network interfaces to easily set up and share on your network. Scan-to your mobile device(3) with AirPrint and Brother Mobile Connect.
TRIPLE LAYER SECURITY: Offers Triple Layer Security features to help safeguard sensitive documents and securely connect to the device and network
4.3” COLOR TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY: Provides easy menu navigation and creation of up to 56 customizable shortcuts for one-touch scanning to common destinations and scan job preview. Enables direct scanning to a variety of cloud applications including Google Drive, Evernote, Dropbox and more(2).
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 11.7 x 8.5 x 7.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 6.4 pounds |
| ASIN | B09TRWPCZQ |
| Item model number | ADS4700W |
| Customer Reviews |
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars
424 ratings
4.1 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,064 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #31 in Document Scanners |
| Date First Available | May 16, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Brother |
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