Brother UK meets needs of home workers with new range of faster, more compact document scanner
The need for workgroup-grade devices in employees’ home offices is fuelling growing demand for document scanners, which Brother is aiming to satisfy with the launch of a new range of faster, more compact scanners suitable for decentralised workflows.
The ADS-1300 and the ADS- 1800W, replacements for the ADS-1200 and ADS-1700W, are the first Brother desktop scanners to feature a chargeable power bank, adding full portability and enabling them to be moved and used around the office or home.
The new devices can also be powered by USB type-C directly from laptops, with no need for additional power cables.
Both models are more compact than the previous generation, scan 20% faster (at 30 pages per minute), can be supplemented with an additional output tray and come bundled with a range of solutions including Brother Web Connect, Barcode Utility and the Tungsten Automation suite, saving time and improving workflow no matter where users are working.
In addition, the ADS-1800W is the first model in the home scanner category to feature a 7.1” LCD touchscreen for enhanced operability.
Terry Caulfield, chief commercial officer at Brother UK, said: “Set- ups in home and small offices
are becoming more advanced, as users seek out the same benefits delivered by large workgroup devices, but at a fraction of the size and cost. The new range delivers on those needs, with faster scan speeds, reduced size and better connectivity to help users moving between home and office. Businesses are investing in this tech because they recognise the productivity gains on offer.”
The launch of these new scanners follows Brother’s recent introduction of a revamped line-up of 36 new laser print devices that are the quietest on the market and more compact.
