Tired of piles of paper slowing you down? The Brother ADS-4100 Desktop document scanner, 215.9 x 355.6 mm 600 x 600 DPI turns physical documents into searchable digital files in seconds, keeping your workspace tidy and your information instantly accessible. Its high-speed ADF and robust image processing let you scan contracts, invoices or cards without hassle, so you can focus on what matters most.
Usages of a 600 x 600 DPI document scanner
In a typical office day you can feed a stack of receipts, contracts or business cards into the 60-sheet feeder and have a complete PDF ready for filing while you move on to the next task. The scanner also handles long documents up to 5 m, making it ideal for archiving reports or blueprints without manual intervention.
Benefits of Brother document scanner
- Fast throughput: Scan up to 35 pages per minute and keep up with busy workloads.
- Duplex capability: Capture both sides of a page in one pass, saving time and paper.
- Versatile media: Handles paper, plastic cards and thick stock, so one device meets all your needs.
- Low noise: Operates at 59 dB, barely audible in a quiet office.
- Secure connectivity: USB 3.0 and host mode let you scan directly to a USB drive without a PC.
Brother document scanner
Choosing this scanner means you get more than just speed. The built-in ScanEssentials Lite software simplifies workflow creation, letting you set up automatic folder saves or network destinations with a few clicks. With industry-recognised Kofax and Newsoft tools included, you gain powerful OCR and document management without extra purchases. Its compact footprint (299.5 mm W × 190.5 mm H × 215.9 mm D) fits neatly on any desk, while the 2.6 kg weight keeps it portable enough for shared workspaces.
Key Features of a 600 x 600 DPI document scanner
- Optical resolution: 600 x 600 DPI. Provides clear, detailed scans for text and images.
- Enhanced resolution: 1200 x 1200 DPI. Allows up-scaling for high-quality enlargements.
- Scan speed (colour): 35 ppm. Quickly digitise colour documents without slowing you down.
- Scan speed (duplex): 70 ipm. Handles double-sided pages efficiently.
- ADF capacity: 60 sheets. Reduces the need for frequent reloading during large jobs.
- Input media weight: 40-200 g/m². Accepts a wide range of paper types and thicknesses.
- Power consumption (typical): 23 W. Keeps energy costs low while delivering strong performance.
- USB version: 2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). Ensures fast data transfer and broad compatibility.
- Light source: LED. Offers consistent illumination for accurate colour reproduction.
- Certification: GS Mark, WHQL, RoHS. Guarantees safety, compatibility and environmental compliance.
Specifications
| Scanning |
| Duplex ADF scan speed (b/w, A4) |
70 ipm |
| Duplex ADF scan speed (colour, A4) |
70 ipm |
| ADF scan speed (colour, A4) |
35 ppm |
| ADF scan speed (b/w, A4) |
35 ppm |
| Greyscale levels |
256 |
| Output greyscale depth |
8 bit |
| Output colour depth |
24 bit |
| Input colour depth |
48 bit |
| Duplex scanning |
Yes |
| Colour scanning |
Yes |
| Enhanced scan resolution |
1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Optical scanning resolution |
600 x 600 DPI |
| Maximum scan size |
215.9 x 355.6 mm |
| Design |
| Control type |
Buttons |
| Product colour |
Black, White |
| Built-in display |
No |
| Scanner type |
ADF scanner |
| Performance |
| Scanning noise level |
59 dB |
| Scan drivers |
ICA, SANE, TWAIN, WIA |
| Scan to |
Image, PC, USB |
| Maximum duty cycle |
105000 pages per month |
| Daily duty cycle (max) |
5250 pages |
| Scan file formats |
JPEG, PDF, TIFF |
| Light source |
LED |
| Sensor type |
CIS |
| Input capacity |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity |
60 sheets |
| Paper handling |
| Maximum scan length |
5 m |
| Maximum scan width |
21.6 cm |
| Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight |
40 - 200 g/m² |
| Paper tray media weight |
40 - 200 g/m² |
| Card thickness (max) |
1.1 mm |
| Media thickness (min) |
0.08 mm |
| Long-paper mode |
Yes |
| Scanning media types supported |
Business Card, Plain paper, Plastic Card, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paper |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size |
A4 |
| Ports & interfaces |
| USB version |
2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| USB port |
Yes |
| Power |
| Output current |
1.9 A |
| Output voltage |
24 V |
| Power consumption (sleep) |
1.4 W |
| AC input frequency |
50 - 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) |
0.1 W |
| Power consumption (standby) |
5.4 W |
| Power consumption (typical) |
23 W |
| Power supply type |
AC |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
2.6 kg |
| Height |
190.5 mm |
| Depth |
215.9 mm |
| Width |
299.5 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
3.31 kg |
| Package height |
320 mm |
| Package depth |
243 mm |
| Package width |
391 mm |
| Package weight |
3.31 kg |
| Quantity per pack |
1 pc(s) |
| Packaging content |
| Cables included |
AC, USB |
| System requirements |
| Linux operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Server operating systems supported |
Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Operational conditions |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
5 - 35 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) |
10 - 90% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
20 - 80% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-20 - 60 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
5 - 35 °C |
| Other features |
| Certification |
GS Mark, WHQL |
| Compliance certificates |
RoHS |
| Cable lock slot |
Yes |
