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product_id: 186453762
title: "Brother DS-740D Duplex Compact Mobile Document Scanner"
brand: "brother"
price: "€ 355.86"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
category: "Brother"
url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/186453762-brother-ds-740d-duplex-compact-mobile-document-scanner
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region: Belgium
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# 16 ppm duplex speed Ultra compact, <1 ft length USB 3.0 powered, no outlet needed Brother DS-740D Duplex Compact Mobile Document Scanner

**Brand:** brother
**Price:** € 355.86
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Scan smarter, not harder—your mobile office just got an upgrade!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Brother DS-740D Duplex Compact Mobile Document Scanner by brother
- **How much does it cost?** € 355.86 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/186453762-brother-ds-740d-duplex-compact-mobile-document-scanner)

## Best For

- brother enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted brother brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Anywhere:** Powered via USB 3.0—scan on the go without hunting for outlets or bulky adapters.
- • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Less than 1 foot long and desk-saving design frees up 11 inches of workspace—perfect for mobile pros.
- • **Smart Scan Enhancements:** Automatic color detection, bleed-through prevention, OCR, and image optimization for professional-grade documents every time.
- • **Lightning-Fast Duplex Scanning:** Scan both sides in a single pass at up to 16 pages per minute—no slowdown for color!
- • **Seamless Multi-Platform Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with Windows, Mac, Linux, and supports TWAIN/WIA/ICA/SANE drivers for ultimate flexibility.

## Overview

The Brother DS-740D is a compact, USB-powered duplex scanner that delivers fast 16 ppm single-pass scanning for both sides of documents. Designed for mobile professionals and small offices, it saves desk space with its ultra-compact footprint and supports Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. Enhanced with automatic image optimization and OCR software, it streamlines document management on the go.

## Description

With its compact, mobile design and simple workflow applications, the Brother DS-740D duplex mobile document scanner is ideal for on-the-go, small office/home office professionals. It quickly scans single and double-sided materials up to 16ppm(1) in a single pass through a local USB connection. Power the DS-740D through a micro USB 3. 0 cable connection to your laptop or PC and experience the portability that makes this product the perfect work partner for mobile professionals. Scan to multiple destinations including File, Image, OCR, Email and cloud services(4) with the Brother free iPrint&Scan for desktop software. Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux. Supports TWAIN/WIA for PC/ICA for Mac/SANE drivers. (3) Scan two-sided documents once, eliminating the need to rescan the same document saving time and avoiding deterioration of your originals. Save space with the new DSD (Desk Saving Design) feature from Brother which drastically reduces desk space needed to operate the device. Enhance scans with automatic color detection/adjustment, image rotation (PC only), bleed through prevention/background removal, text enhancement and color drop. (4) The DS-740D small footprint and light weight make it ideal for users that need to scan on-the-go. The included software suite provides document management and OCR software for easy storage and retrieval of your documents. Have confidence with a one-year limited and free lifetime product online, call or live chat support. (5) Disclaimers: (1)Color and monochrome scan speed, letter size paper at 300dpi. (2)Based on Letter (8. 5 x 11 inch) size paper. (3)Drivers and bundled software available via download at solutions. brother . Internet connection required. Refer to User Guide for more information. (4)When connected to a PC with applicable software. Drivers and bundled software available via download at solutions. brother . Internet connection required. Refer to User Guide for more information. (5)Free technical support only in USA.

Review: Copy that ! - It’s perfect for home use, easy to setup. Gets the job done.
Review: Perfect for Working on the road - Excellent little addition to my Remote Office setup! Easy to use, plug it in and go. I highly recommend purchasing the carrying case to go along with it, perfect size for the scanner & cord and fits in a laptop bag easily.

## Features

- FAST SPEED AND DUPLEX SCANNING – Scan single and double-sided documents in a single pass at up to 16 ppm(1). Color scanning doesn’t slow you down at all as it has the same scan speed as black and white document scanning.
- ULTRA COMPACT – At less than 1 foot in length you can fit this device virtually anywhere (a bag, a purse, a pocket). The DSD (Desk Saving Design) feature reduces the amount of space needed to use the device, saving you 11 inches of desk space. (2)
- READY WHENEVER YOU ARE – The DS-740D is powered via an included micro USB 3. 0 cable allowing you to use it even where there is no outlet available. Plug it into you PC or laptop and you are ready to scan.
- WORKS YOUR WAY – Use the Brother free iPrint&Scan desktop app for scanning to multiple “Scan-to” destinations like PC, Network, cloud services, Email and OCR. (2) Supports Windows, Mac and Linux 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)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B083R3XYQN |
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,390 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #14 in Document Scanners |
| Brand | Brother |
| Color Depth | 48, 24 |
| Connection Type | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,340) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00012502657484 |
| Greyscale Depth | 8-bit |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11.85"D x 11.85"W x 1.78"H |
| Item Type Name | Mobile Scanner |
| Item Weight | 1.43 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | BROTHER |
| Media Type | Business Card, Embossed Card, Laminated Card, Plain Paper, Plastic Card, Receipt |
| Minimum System Requirements | Windows 7 |
| Model Name | Duplex Compact |
| Optical Sensor Technology | CCD |
| Paper Size | 3.40 x 72 Inches |
| Resolution | 300 |
| Scanner Type | Business Card, Document |
| Standard Sheet Capacity | 25 |
| UPC | 012502657484 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1-year limited warranty |
| Wattage | 3.3 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Brother
- **Color Depth:** 48, 24
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Item Weight:** 1.43 Pounds
- **Model Name:** Duplex Compact
- **Product Dimensions:** 11.85"D x 11.85"W x 1.78"H
- **Resolution:** 300
- **Scanner Type:** Business Card, Document
- **Standard Sheet Capacity:** 25
- **Wattage:** 3.3 watts

## Images

![Brother DS-740D Duplex Compact Mobile Document Scanner - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71y0WifNdzL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this let me continuously scan a bunch of papers without having to type the filename for each one?**
A: The Brother DS-740D scans one sheet at a time, however, the documents can be saved as a single file after all the sheets have been fed.

**Q: Does this have a USB port for a storage stick**
A: No, the Brother does not have a USB port on the machine used for storage. However, you can scan to the PC and save it to a USB stick.

**Q: can I use this scanner if my laptop does not have a USB 3.0 port?**
A: The Brother DS-740D scanner can be used with a USB 2.0 port.

**Q: Will this scan both sides of a photo and keep it a a single file?  I have hundreds of photos with the names date and subject written on the back.**
A: The Brother DS-740D scanner will scan both sides of a photo and keep it in a single file.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Copy that !
*by R***D on April 12, 2026*

It’s perfect for home use, easy to setup. Gets the job done.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for Working on the road
*by S***E on March 21, 2026*

Excellent little addition to my Remote Office setup! Easy to use, plug it in and go. I highly recommend purchasing the carrying case to go along with it, perfect size for the scanner & cord and fits in a laptop bag easily.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for my needs
*by V***M on March 25, 2026*

I previously owned a high-quality $400 scanner that I used while working as a contract employee. It eventually stopped working, but since retiring, my needs have changed and I no longer require such an advanced model. This scanner is small, compact, and was very easy to install—it worked right away. I had read in reviews that paper jams could be an issue, but I’ve found that happens when I push the paper in too forcefully, which causes the scanner to think there’s a jam. One thing to keep in mind is that you have to feed one page at a time, although it does support duplex scanning. Even so, you can still combine multiple pages into a single PDF document, which is very convenient.

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*Product available on Desertcart Belgium*
*Store origin: BE*
*Last updated: 2026-04-22*