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Brother ADS-1800W document scanner 60 ppm 20-sheet ADF
A 60 ppm duplex sheet-fed scanner with a 20-sheet ADF handling cards, embossed media and recycled paper
- TypeSheetfed Scanner
- Element TypeCIS
- Scanning Speed60 ppm
- Media TypePlastic Card ID Card Plain Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper Recy
- ADF Capacity20
- USB PortsYes
- Scans 60 pages per minute for fast batch jobs
- Duplex scanning captures both sides in one pass
- 20-sheet ADF handles multi-page documents unattended
- PC-free operation scans directly to USB or network
- 600 dpi optical resolution delivers sharp text and images
Compact office scanner for fast archiving
The Brother ADS-1800W is a sheet-fed document scanner built for desktop use. It captures colour pages at 30 ppm and monochrome at 30 ppm with a peak rate of 60 ppm. A 20-sheet automatic document feeder handles plain, thick, thin, recycled, business and embossed cards as well as plastic ID cards. The CIS sensor delivers 600 dpi optical resolution with 48-bit colour and 8-bit grayscale depth. USB and wireless LAN give PC-free scanning direct to network folders or cloud services.
Duplex feed and wireless freedom
Duplex scanning captures both sides in one pass, halving the time needed for two-sided contracts or invoices. The 20-sheet ADF means short batches load once and run unattended. Wireless LAN lets the scanner sit anywhere within range of the office router, removing a USB cable run across the desk. USB remains available for direct PC connection when a wired link is preferred. The white chassis matches modern office aesthetics.
Check your workflow before ordering
Verify that your workstations run Windows 10, Windows 11 or macOS 11 through 13 to use the supplied drivers. Ensure the wireless network uses a compatible security standard for the scanner’s LAN module. Confirm that daily volumes suit a 20-sheet feeder; higher throughput jobs will need a larger capacity device. The unit scans one sheet at a time, so bound books or fragile originals cannot be fed.
Highlights
- Scans 60 pages per minute for fast batch jobs
- Duplex scanning captures both sides in one pass
- 20-sheet ADF handles multi-page documents unattended
- PC-free operation scans directly to USB or network
- 600 dpi optical resolution delivers sharp text and images
Specifications
| Brand | Brother |
|---|---|
| Series | ADS |
| Model | ADS-1800W |
| Part Number | ADS-1800W |
| Type | Sheetfed Scanner |
| Element Type | CIS |
| Scanning Speed | 60 ppm |
| Media Type | Plastic Card ID Card Plain Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper Recycled Paper Business Card Embossed Card |
| ADF Capacity | 20 |
| USB Ports | Yes |
| Operating Systems Supported | Windows 11 Windows 10 macOS 11.x macOS 12.x macOS 13 |
| Color | White |
| Shipping weight | 2.13 kg |
| Package size | 366 × 198 × 160 mm |
Questions about this item
What scanning speed does the USB interface support for the ADS-1800W?
The USB connection handles the full 60 ppm duplex rate, so the interface does not throttle the 30 ppm mono or colour speeds.
What desk space and power does the ADS-1800W require to sit and run?
The compact white desktop chassis holds a 20-sheet ADF and draws power from the supplied adapter; no separate mounting hardware is needed.
How do I set up the ADS-1800W for PC-free scanning to a USB drive, and what step is often missed?
Insert a USB stick, choose the scan-to-USB icon on the control panel, and remember to select 600 dpi or 48-bit colour before pressing start.
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