DS940DW

About the Product

The Brother DS-940DW duplex and wireless compact mobile document scanner is ideally suited for on-the-go, small office/home office professionals featuring its compact, mobile design and simple workflow applications. The DS-940DW features single-pass duplex scanning and a color scan speed of up to 16ppm‡ (a single page in as little as 4 seconds‡). This scanner can wirelessly scan to PC’s, mobile devices, and with the Brother free iPrint&Scan app, scan to cloud services and network destinations.‡ The DS-940DW is compatible with the way you work. Its compact size and mobility combined with fast scan speeds and image optimization features, make it a perfect fit for usage on the road, in the home or small office. Open the DSD (Desk Saving Design) scan lid on the Brother DS-940DW document scanner to reduce the space needed to operate the scanner. The Brother DSD saves up to 11 inches of desk space.‡

Main Features

• True scanning mobility with an embedded battery and micro SD card compatibility. When combined with the included embedded battery and micro SD card‡ compatibility, you can use the DS-940DW document scanner as a standalone device and retrieve documents when needed; no need for anything else - except a document to scan.
• Time-saving, fast scan speeds. The Brother DS-940DW document scanner scans duplex (two-sided) color and black and white documents at speeds up to 16 ppm.‡
• Wireless connectivity offers flexibility. Scan documents directly to any PC or mobile device‡ on your network with wireless connectivity.
• Save Desk Space with the Brother DSD. Open the DSD (Desk Saving Design) scan lid on the Brother DS-940DW document scanner to reduce the space needed to operate the scanner. The Brother DSD saves up to 11 inches of desk space.‡
• Bundled software lets you do more. The included software suite provides document management and OCR software that allows you to enhance scans with automatic color detection/adjustment, image rotation (PC only), bleed through/background removal, text enhancement, color drop.‡
• On-the-go scanning. With the DS-940DW included battery, you are not limited to environments where you have access to external power. For added convenience you can recharge the battery and power the DS-940DW document scanner with a micro USB 3.0 cable (included).
• Single-pass duplex scanning. To save time and help avoid document deterioration, the DS-940DW scans both sides of a document at one time, eliminating the need to rescan the document.
• Ultra-simplified, driverless scanning. Mass storage support allows you utilize a micro SD card‡ with your scanner to scan documents and retrieve them on your PC without any driver installed.
• Flexible business processes/system support. Supports Windows, Mac® and Linux® environments and TWAIN/WIA for PC/ICA for Mac/SANE drivers.‡
• At your side support. 1-Year Limited Warranty and Brother free online, call, or live chat technical support for the life of your scanner.‡

Ideal for on-the-go scanning

True scanning mobility, thanks to an embedded battery and micro SD card compatibility. Easily portable and ideal for busy professionals, featuring a compact, mobile design and simple workflow applications.

Enjoy fast scan speeds

Scan a single sheet in as little as 4 seconds! Featuring single-pass duplex scanning as well as a color scan speed of up to 16ppm.¹

Save on desk space

With the repositioned USB input and the DSD (Desk Saving Design) feature, we have eliminated the need for space behind the scanner, which greatly reduces the space needed to use the scanner.

Scan to local or shared destinations

Wirelessly scan to mobile devices, PCs, and if you use the Brother free iPrint&Scan,⁴ you can scan documents to network destinations and cloud services.

Easily optimize images and text

Bundled software suite includes document management and OCR software so you can optimize scans and turn hard copy documents into editable Microsoft Word files.³ 

Scan a variety of materials

Scan documents up to 72 inches long and up to 72 lb. bond weight paper. You can also scan business cards as well as plastic ID cards through the same location. 

Features & Functions

• Scanning documents is fast and easy.
• Exciting features make this mobile document scanner convenient for even the busiest small office.
• With a small footprint, Desk Saving Design and weighing only 1.5 pounds, the Brother DS-940DW is ideal for small workspaces and those who work on-the-go.

¹Color and monochrome scan speed, letter size paper at 300dpi.
²Additional purchase required.
³Drivers and bundled software available via download at solutions.brother.com. Internet connection required. Refer to User Guide for more information.
⁴Requires connection to wireless network. The Brother IPrint and Scan free download is not available in all countries.
⁵Based on Letter (8.5 x 11 inch) size paper.