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Desktop Document Scanner
- 60-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
- 2-sided scanning up to 80ipm
- Optical character recognition (OCR)
- Optimise workflows with Kofax, NewSoft and ScanEssentials Lite software
- Connect and scan using USB 3.0 and USB host
Information
Overview
Fast and reliable
With high-quality and robust roller mechanisms, the ADS-3100 has a large 60 sheet ADF capacity and can scan up to 40 pages per minute.
Simple and intuitive
Design simplicity means it’s easy to set up and easy to use.
Advanced connectivity
With USB3.0 and USB host, you can securely scan documents without the need for a PC.
Advanced image capture and processing
Enjoy effortless and impressive image capture and processing - from easily referencing and locating scanned pages with the digital imprinter, to optimising image quality through the automatic vertical streaks and moiré reduction tools.
Automatically route documents with barcodes
Reduce the labor-intensive task of scanning several documents, saving and then renaming files. Barcode Utility enables documents that have a barcode to be scanned and saved to the required location, automating the separation of a batch of documents and routing each individual file to the designated folder on your network.
Industry recognised software
Increase post-scanning productivity with industry recognised software including Kofax and NewSoft. Available as standard with this device.
See the full range of Brother Desktop Document Scanners
Specifications
Basic Specs
Scanning Speed
40 ppm @ 300 dpi
Document Size - Multiple Sheets - Width
50.8 mm to 215.9 mm
Document Size - Multiple Sheets - Length
50.8 mm to 355.6 mm
Document Size - Single Sheet - Width
50.8 mm to 215.9 mm
Document Size - Single Sheet - Length
51 mm to 5,000 mm
Colour / Monochrome
Yes / Yes
2-Sided (Duplex) Scan
Yes
Colour Depth - Input
48-bit colour processing
Colour Depth - Output
24-bit colour processing
Resolution - Optical
Up to 600 dpi × 600 dpi
Resolution - Interpolated
Up to 1,200 dpi × 1,200 dpi
Document Scanning Width / Length
Up to 215.9 mm
Product Dimensions (Width X Depth X Height)
299.5 mm × 190.5 mm × 215.9 mm
Weight
2.6 kg
ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
Up to 60 sheets (Paper: 20 lb (80 g/m²) A4/Letter size)
Memory Capacity
512 MB
Warranty
1 Year Carry in Warranty
Operation
Power Source
AC: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption - Scanning
Approx. 23W
Power Consumption - Ready
Approx. 5.4W
Power Consumption - Power Saving / Deep Sleep
Approx. 1.4W
Power Consumption - Power OFF
Approx. 0.1W
Temperature Operating
5°C to 35°C
Humidity - Operating
20% to 80%
Humidity - Storage
10% to 90%
Compliance
TWAIN Compliant - Windows®
Windows Server 2012 / Windows Server 2012 R2 / Windows Server 2016 / Windows Server 2019
TWAIN Compliant - Macintosh
macOS v10.14.x / 10.15.x / 11.0.x / 11.1.x
WIA Compliant - Windows®
Windows 7 (SP1) / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10
ICA Compliant - Macintosh
macOS v10.14.x / 10.15.x / 11.0.x / 11.1.x
ISIS™ Compliant - Windows®
Windows 7 (SP1) / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10
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