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Highlights
- Connectivity: USB.
- Automatic duplex.
Specifications
| Manufacturer reference | DS-740D |
|---|---|
| EAN code | 4977766800594 |
| Type | Mobile scanner |
| Scanner type | Sheet-fed scanner |
| Optical resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Enhanced resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Duplex | Yes |
| Maximum scan size | 215.9 x 1828.8 mm |
| Maximum length | 182.9 cm |
| Media types | Business Card, Plain paper, Plastic Card |
| Card thickness (max) | 1.24 mm |
| Scan to | E-mail, File, Image, OCR |
| Drivers | ICA, SANE, TWAIN, WIA |
| USB | Yes |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Memory | 256 MB |
| Power consumption | 2.9 W |
| Noise level | 53 dB |
| Windows | Yes |
| Mac | Yes |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 162 x 76 x 377 mm |
| Weight | 537 g |
| Origin | China |
Use
The Brother DS-740D mobile scanner is made for travel, home office and small spaces.
Use cases: digitizing invoices and mail, customer or patient files, archiving, expense receipts, forms. Single-pass duplex handles mixed stacks without prior sorting. Plastic cards (ID, health, loyalty) accepted. Long documents up to 182.9 cm. Scans from the PC or Mac (TWAIN, WIA, ICA drivers) to searchable PDF, Word or image. The roller kits and separation pads listed above are replaced according to the page counter.
Good to know: the DS-740D connects by USB to a single workstation and handles loose sheets (no flatbed for books and bound documents). For network or a flatbed, see Brother scanners.
Frequently asked questions
Which consumables does the DS-740D use?
See the list of compatible products above or the Brother manufacturer sheet.
Can the DS-740D be connected to a network?
Yes: USB.
Where can I find drivers and the manual?
On our Brother support page: drivers, user guide, software and FAQ for the DS-740D, by country.









