I ordered a different model at first and it did not come with the micro sd card feature. Brother does not advertise well and their instructions are terrible. I look at a lot of websites to see what people who have bought the product are saying. The instruction did not say to fast press the on/off button to turn it on and did not say you have to press and hold the on/off button for 6 seconds and then let go to turn it off. Almost returned it because the lights were flashing and slow to respond when turning on and off. After figuring out that on and off procedure, the scanner worked flawlessly. I like the double sided scan feature and you do not need a computer if you are saving to the SD card. I bought this brand and model because on a government computer, you cannot just hook up any hardware and put in any software without getting approval from the IT department which usually do not allow anything they do not know about.
You would think being part of the largest organization in the State that you would have the best of everything. The exact opposite is true. I have antique hardware and am using Microsoft 2013 which was a recent upgrade from Microsoft 2003. The lazerjet printer looks like it belongs in a museum.
This scanner solved my problem. It plugs in and becomes an external drive. It scans 14 pages in 40 seconds or less. It can scan in the jpeg or pdf format. It takes up very little space on your desk and is very quiet. You can scan and save through Wi Fi, SD card, or USB cable. The utilities software is alright, not the greatest and like all other brands, they allow you a sample of the PDF software but want you to buy the full version. They make like it comes with the full version of the software but then it begs you to buy it.
The only thing is that you cannot scan a page in a book. The page you are scanning has to pass through the scanner, unlike a scanner bed which will allow you to scan an open book. Not unless you rip out the page and pass it through the scanner. I use this scanner everyday at work and it is holding up very well.
Legal documents, maps, timesheets, can be scanned and sent through your computer saving you a trip from your remote office to your main office saving you time, money, and gas. Especially with the price of gas today, you will be happy you purchased this scanner. Do not forget to buy the hard case to protect your scanner. I take my scanner where ever I go.
Brother DS-940DW Duplex and Wireless Compact Mobile Document Scanner
4.1 | 982 ratings
Price: 192.99
Last update: 01-10-2025
About this item
ULTRA COMPACT – At a size barely bigger than a box of spaghetti you can fit this device virtually anywhere (a bag, a purse, a pocket). The Brother DSD (Desk Saving Design) feature reduces the amount of space needed to use the device.
FAST SPEED AND DUPLEX SCANNING – Scan single and double-sided, documents in a single pass at up to 16ppm. (1) Color scanning doesn’t slow you down at all as it has the same scan speed as black and white scanning.
REAL MOBILITY – With an embedded lithium ion battery and the ability to insert a micro SD card(2) you can use this as a standalone device virtually anywhere. Scan to mobile devices with Brother’s free iPrint&Scan mobile app.
DRIVERLESS SCANNING – Mass storage support lets you utilize a Micro SD card(2) to scan documents and retrieve on a PC without a driver installed. Supports Windows, Mac and Linux environments and TWAIN/WIA for PC/ICA for Mac/SANE drivers. (3)
OPTIMIZE IMAGES AND TEXT –Automatic color detection/adjustment, image rotation (PC only), bleed through prevention/background removal, text enhancement, color drop to enhance scans. Software suite includes document management and OCR software. (4)
Connectivity Technology: Wi-Fi
Scanner Type: Business Card
FAST SPEED AND DUPLEX SCANNING – Scan single and double-sided, documents in a single pass at up to 16ppm. (1) Color scanning doesn’t slow you down at all as it has the same scan speed as black and white scanning.
REAL MOBILITY – With an embedded lithium ion battery and the ability to insert a micro SD card(2) you can use this as a standalone device virtually anywhere. Scan to mobile devices with Brother’s free iPrint&Scan mobile app.
DRIVERLESS SCANNING – Mass storage support lets you utilize a Micro SD card(2) to scan documents and retrieve on a PC without a driver installed. Supports Windows, Mac and Linux environments and TWAIN/WIA for PC/ICA for Mac/SANE drivers. (3)
OPTIMIZE IMAGES AND TEXT –Automatic color detection/adjustment, image rotation (PC only), bleed through prevention/background removal, text enhancement, color drop to enhance scans. Software suite includes document management and OCR software. (4)
Connectivity Technology: Wi-Fi
Scanner Type: Business Card
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 2.5 x 12.6 x 1.8 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
| ASIN | B083R46983 |
| Item model number | DS940DW |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars
953 ratings
4.1 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #51,803 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #35 in Document Scanners |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | March 2, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | BROTHER |
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