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product_id: 331846233
title: "Brother DS-640 Compact Mobile Document Scanner, (Model: DS640)"
brand: "brother"
price: "$1334903"
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# 16ppm blazing scan speed Ultra-compact <12in length USB 3.0 powered, no outlet needed Brother DS-640 Compact Mobile Document Scanner, (Model: DS640)

**Brand:** brother
**Price:** $1334903
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Scan Fast, Scan Smart, Scan Anywhere — Your Mobile Office Just Got an Upgrade!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Brother DS-640 Compact Mobile Document Scanner, (Model: DS640) by brother
- **How much does it cost?** $1334903 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/331846233-brother-ds-640-compact-mobile-document-scanner-model-ds640)

## 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

- • **Blazing Fast Scans:** Keep pace with your busiest days at 16 pages per minute—color or B&W, no compromises.
- • **True Mobile Freedom:** Powered via USB 3.0—scan anywhere, anytime without hunting for outlets.
- • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Weighing just 1.5 lbs and under 12 inches, it fits effortlessly in your bag or briefcase.
- • **Smart Image Optimization:** Automatic color detection, bleed-through prevention, and OCR software turn scans into editable, professional documents.
- • **Seamless Multi-Platform Support:** Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, plus TWAIN/WIA/ICA/SANE drivers for ultimate flexibility.

## Overview

The Brother DS-640 is a lightweight, ultra-compact mobile document scanner delivering fast 16ppm color and B&W scans. USB 3.0 powered for true portability, it supports Windows, Mac, and Linux with versatile software for multi-destination scanning and advanced image optimization including OCR. Ideal for on-the-go professionals needing reliable, high-quality scans without bulk.

## Description

With its compact design and simple workflow applications, the Brother DS-640 mobile scanner is ideal for on-the-go, small office/home office professionals. It scans color and B&W documents at up to 16ppm. The DS-640 measures less than 11. 8 inches long and weighs about 1. 5 pounds, so it’s easy to take with you wherever you go. The DS-640 handles a variety of documents up to 72 inches long and up to 72 pounds. bond weight paper. Easily scan business cards and plastic ID cards through the same location as other documents. Power the DS-640 scanner through the included micro USB 3. 0 cable to a laptop or PC to enable true on-the-go scanning from virtually anywhere. The included software lets you to scan to multiple “Scan-to” destinations including File, Image, OCR, Email, and cloud services. The DS-640 enables you to optimize images and text for storage and retrieval. Included document management and OCR software enables you to turn your hardcopy documents into editable Microsoft Word files for easy storage, retrieval and usability. Enhance scans with automatic color detection/adjustment, image rotation (PC only), bleed through prevention, background removal, text enhancement and color drop. Image optimization lets you enhance scans for optimum imaging. The DS-640 is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux and supports TWAIN/WIA for PC/ICA for Mac/SANE drivers. The DS-640 scanner includes a one-year limited and free lifetime product online, call or live chat support. Disclaimers: Color and monochrome scan speed, letter size paper at 300dpi. 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.

Review: DO NOT BUY FOR RECEIPTS ON MAC - I bought DS-640 specifically for its ability to scan receipts up to 72" and compatibility with macos. It was a mistake. This scanner is what's known as "abandonware". Brother's entire software support for it consists of a driver, firmware update and a 2019 version of their iPrint&Scan software. Driver is not an issue, you can just plug it in and use macos' own scanner soft in System Preferences. But as you know macos built in scanner soft only goes up to A4. To scan receipts longer than A4 you need Brother's iPrint&Scan software to work. And that's where things fall apart. It's October 2022 and two years on Brother still haven't released iPrint&Scan that works with Apple Silicon USB port structure. If you're on M1, M1 Pro, M1 Ultra or M2 you're in 99% cases out of luck as these are USB4/Thunderbolt ports. So although firmware update dmg and iPrint&Scan will open on Apple Silicon machines, it won't detect the scanner connected to USB to update or scan anything. You're stuck with macos builtin scanner support and maximum A4 size because Brother just keeps releasing scanners and printers and then abandon any software updates within months...
Review: Su relación calidad - precio es muy buena. Por lo que se paga no se puede exigir más. Es un buen escaner, lo hace a color y con buena resolución. Es un poco incómodo tener que escanear hoja por hoja y no poder tener un alimentador que permita escanear varias hojas al mismo tiempo, pero al final cumple con su función. Es muy ligero, no pesa mucho. Muy practico de transportar y muy fácil de usar. Para trabajos sencillos, muy bueno

## Features

- FAST SPEEDS - Scans color and black and white documents at blazing speed up to 16ppm. Color scanning won’t slow you down as the color scan speed is the same as the black and white scan speed
- ULTRA COMPACT – At less than 1 foot in length and only about 1. 5pounds in weight you can fit this device virtually anywhere (a bag, a purse, even a pocket)
- READY WHENEVER YOU ARE – The DS-640 mobile scanner 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 your 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. Supports Windows, Mac and Linux and TWAIN/WIA for PC/ICA for Mac/SANE drivers
- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B083R36CY4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 214,069 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 235 in Document Scanners |
| Brand | Brother |
| Colour | white |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (6,028) |
| Date First Available | 2 Mar. 2020 |
| Item Weight | 467 g |
| Model Number | DS640 |
| Power / Wattage | 2.5 watts |
| Product Dimensions | 30.23 x 5.59 x 3.56 cm; 466.75 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Brother
- **Colour depth:** 48, 24
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Item weight:** 1.03 Pounds
- **Model name:** Compact
- **Product dimensions:** 5.6D x 30.2W x 3.6H centimetres
- **Resolution:** 300
- **Scanner type:** Business Card, Document
- **Standard sheet capacity:** 1
- **Wattage:** 2.5 watts

## Images

![Brother DS-640 Compact Mobile Document Scanner, (Model: DS640) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Bx7Z39uKL.jpg)
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![Brother DS-640 Compact Mobile Document Scanner, (Model: DS640) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XrxOKhrdL.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How many pagers will this scan at one time?**
A: Please note this is for the DS-740D (which does double-sided page scans; the DS-640 is not a duplex scanner. It is worth spending the extra $30-$40 bucks for double-sided pages scan feature).

It took me a while to figure this out. Yes, it scans multi documents (continuous feed) but you have to feed the sheets one at a time (which is much better than scanning individually. It will add all your scans into 1 document (such as PDF). 
The previous user answering this question did not give a complete or totally correct answer: yes, you can push the button each time but it is better to feed the documents without pushing the start button every time. Here's how:

I do not own Windows so this ***this the instructions for MAC**** (I am sure the software for Windows is probably much easier):
- Download the Brother iPrint&Scan app software from their website as well as the scanner driver and install.
- Plug in your device to computer.
- Open the iPrint&Scan app (software).
You will see two options: a "Scan" icon OR the "DS-740D" printer icon.
- If you push the "Start button" (on the physical device) you will set all your scan preferences ahead of time under the black printer icon (labeled) DS-740D) on the iPrint software at the "Machine Scan Settings" option. This method is the LONG way for multiple sheets and is best to use for a one-off quick scan (unless you want to push the physical button 100 times for large documents).
- If you want to use continuous feed: CLICK the black scanner icon in the iPrint software. 
a) Click: "All Settings" - go to Feed Control & checkmark "Continuous Scan" (ON)
b) Put your first page in the scanner. 
c) Click the green "SCAN" button (on the software, NOT the start button on the device). After it scans, just keep feeding the scanner. It will keep scanning all the documents. The nice thing about this device is it gently grabs onto your page it senses a new page (this way you don't have to shove it)
d) When you are done, click the "Finish" scanning button (that will show in the software window). After this,  you will see a preview of your scans/ you can name your file/ choose what format you want to save the docs as/ set PDFs to OCR if needed (a lot of options here). The best part is you can also click the "ADD" button if  you want to add more pages.

I know this is kinda long but you won't find good instruction on the online manual or from the Brother Support team replying here.

**Q: Can I scan 1200 dpi x 1200**
A: The Brother DS640  machine has a Interpolated Scan Resolution (max. dpi) up to 1200 x 1200 dpi and an Optical Scan Resolution (max. dpi) 600 X 600. We recommend  you to check all the specifications of the product at our support site.

**Q: Is this a good scanner for photos?**
A: The Brother DS-640 scanner is good for scanning photos.

**Q: Can this scanner scan to a flash drive or must you go through computer hook up?**
A: The Brother DS640 does not support scanning to USB flash drive and does require a computer for scanning.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ DO NOT BUY FOR RECEIPTS ON MAC
*by R***U on 2 October 2022*

I bought DS-640 specifically for its ability to scan receipts up to 72" and compatibility with macos. It was a mistake. This scanner is what's known as "abandonware". Brother's entire software support for it consists of a driver, firmware update and a 2019 version of their iPrint&Scan software. Driver is not an issue, you can just plug it in and use macos' own scanner soft in System Preferences. But as you know macos built in scanner soft only goes up to A4. To scan receipts longer than A4 you need Brother's iPrint&Scan software to work. And that's where things fall apart. It's October 2022 and two years on Brother still haven't released iPrint&Scan that works with Apple Silicon USB port structure. If you're on M1, M1 Pro, M1 Ultra or M2 you're in 99% cases out of luck as these are USB4/Thunderbolt ports. So although firmware update dmg and iPrint&Scan will open on Apple Silicon machines, it won't detect the scanner connected to USB to update or scan anything. You're stuck with macos builtin scanner support and maximum A4 size because Brother just keeps releasing scanners and printers and then abandon any software updates within months...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***S on 11 August 2022*

Su relación calidad - precio es muy buena. Por lo que se paga no se puede exigir más. Es un buen escaner, lo hace a color y con buena resolución. Es un poco incómodo tener que escanear hoja por hoja y no poder tener un alimentador que permita escanear varias hojas al mismo tiempo, pero al final cumple con su función. Es muy ligero, no pesa mucho. Muy practico de transportar y muy fácil de usar. Para trabajos sencillos, muy bueno

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***C on 13 September 2024*

Good replacement for my flat bed scanner. Easy to setup (just connect cable) and takes very little space on my desktop. Document feeding takes a bit of practice and can be difficult if the document is not flat.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-23*