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Highlights
- Automatic 2-sided A4 scanning up to 15 pages per minute.
- Industry leading software to scan documents, receipts and ID cards.
- Power directly from a USB 3.0 port on PC.
- Built-in rechargeable battery and card reader.
- Connect to a wireless network or Brother mobile app.
Specifications
| Manufacturer reference | DS-940DW |
|---|---|
| EAN code | 4977766800655 |
| Type | Mobile scanner |
| Scanner type | Sheet-fed scanner |
| Optical resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Enhanced resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Simplex speed b/w | 15 ppm |
| Simplex speed color | 15 ppm |
| 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, Memory card, OCR |
| Drivers | ICA, SANE, TWAIN, WIA |
| USB | Yes |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Memory | 512 MB |
| Power consumption | 3.6 W |
| Noise level | 53 dB |
| Windows | Yes |
| Mac | Yes |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 162 x 76 x 377 mm |
| Weight | 590 g |
| Origin | China |
Use
The Brother DS-940DW mobile scanner is made for travel, home office and small spaces: 15 pages per minute.
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 directly to email, network folder, USB, cloud or business software. The roller kits and separation pads listed above are replaced according to the page counter.
Good to know: the DS-940DW handles loose sheets (no flatbed for books and bound documents). For a flatbed, see Brother scanners.
Frequently asked questions
Which consumables does the DS-940DW use?
See the list of compatible products above or the Brother manufacturer sheet.
Can the DS-940DW be connected to a network?
Yes: USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct.
Where can I find drivers and the manual?
On our Brother support page: drivers, user guide, software and FAQ for the DS-940DW, by country.