Impressively Compact and Efficient Scanner For On The Go Needs
Reviewed on www.walmart.com·karenfbaby
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Brother ADS-1300 Portable Compact Scanner is a game-changer for my portable scanning needs. Setting it up with my Mac laptop was a breeze. Upon unboxing, I simply connected it via USB to my MacBook and followed the straightforward instructions to download the necessary software. I was pleasantly surprised that the scanner was compatible right out of the box.\n\nThe setup process was streamlined further by using the QR code provided in the manual. This code led me directly to the Brother website, where I easily accessed the required software and drivers tailored for Mac compatibility. The scanner was up and running in no time, thanks to these intuitive steps.\n\nOne standout feature of this scanner is its compact size. It's incredibly portable, making it ideal for taking to school or any place where space is at a premium. Despite its small footprint, the ADS-1300 packs a punch in terms of performance. The scanning speed is impressive; it handles documents swiftly without compromising on quality.\n\nSpeaking of quality, the scanning results are top-notch. The ADS-1300 captures every detail crisply and clearly. Whether I'm digitizing notes, forms, or photos, the scanner consistently delivers sharp, high-resolution scans. This level of performance is essential for students and professionals alike who rely on accurate document reproduction.\n\nDurability is another key attribute of the ADS-1300. Despite its lightweight design, the scanner feels robust and well-built. It can withstand the rigors of daily use, including frequent travel, without any signs of wear or compromise in performance.\n\nOverall, the Brother ADS-1300 Portable Compact Scanner is a must-have for anyone seeking a reliable, efficient, and compact scanning solution. Its seamless compatibility with Mac laptops, coupled with impressive scanning speed and quality, makes it an invaluable tool for students, professionals, or anyone on the move. I highly recommend this scanner for its exceptional performance and versatility.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·abqjim
I bought this scanner - ADS-1200 - for a couple of reasons. One was that I wanted to "digitize" a mountain of genealogical research documents to mitigate the ever growing paper storage nightmare my research has created. And second, to likewise scan the growing number of physical photos I have. I find it interesting to note that the marketing literature lists scanning PHOTOS as one of the typical uses for the scanner, yet the Users Manuallists PHOTOS as one of the UNACCEPTABLE Documents. Talk about confusing! Regardless, it does seem to be doing a pretty good job for BOTH tasks, despite the warning about the non-use for scanning pictures. It does it quite well, if you don't try to push too many pictures through the feeder, and that they aren't all bent up. Document pages are quite easy with the auto-feeder more than up to the task. Plus, the automatic double sided scanning is a real bonus. The compact size helps on my otherwise cluttered (and small) desktop. All in all, I think it will turn out to be a great partner in my efforts to declutter my research efforts.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·iSpeakTruth
The speed and quality (even at just 300 dpi) is impressively sharp when viewing scanned Tax Returns on my 27" widescreen display. However there is a serious problem that may very well be the reason I decide to return it.. and its crooked scan outputs.\r\n\r\nIf you scan 3-4 pages at one time, at least 2 of them will scan crooked even if you place the papers in as neatly and aligned as you can. This is due to 2 reasons:\r\n\r\n1) The way it feeds paper, it starts with the page at the very back of the stack (touching the black tray) and continues in that order until the last scan is the page that was facing you.\r\nThe problem is that every time a sheet is pulled through the scanner, the force that it takes to fight the friction caused by the weight of the stack is more than enough to shift the next few pages out of alignment. Then it pulls a misaligned page through causing the remaining stack to start leaning towards one side. I scanned a 17 page Tax Return and the last page was so out of line by the time it got pulled through that the title at the top got cut off by the left border of the page, and the bottom 20% of the page was cut off by the right border of the page. The results get worse the more pages in the stack.\r\n\r\nAnd then, Brother's iPrint&Scan software has an "auto deskew" option that doesn't do ANYTHING. After waiting for 17 pages to scan, the results were every single page was out of line. Some were leaning to the left, some to the right, some were cut off, some look like they came out of a black hole looking all warped like those eye trickery illusions where one end of the same horizontal line looks extra big compared to the opposite end that looks thinner than it actually is on paper. You get what i'm saying? Which brings me to my next point...\r\n\r\n2) The alignment bracket on the feed tray is too wide for 8.5x11" standard printer paper (which is what it's designed to hold if you look at the dimensions written on the tray). It has one job... to hold 8.5x11" paper nicely together. But you will NEVER get to take advantage of that bracket because it doesn't matter if you scan 1 page or 25 pages, the bracket will always be too wide. I can't even get a straight scan putting one in at a time.\r\n\r\nUsually I don't write reviews but i'm pretty annoyed that none of these 15+ page Tax Returns look close to a normal scan job. There's extra grey bordering on every page and I have to deskew and then crop every.... single..... page....
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Reviewed on www.bhphotovideo.com·Morgan
I bought a Brother brand scanner after Fujistu discontinued support for my fully functioning S1300 scanner. It's extremely fast and the quality is good. My only pause is that it seems unable to straighten paper scans if they are loaded slightly off angle, something the Scansnap software did well, however if you load into Acrobat Pro and use OCR, it'll fix the alignment.
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Reviewed on www.bhphotovideo.com·Steve
I was looking for a scanner to replace my All-In-One that was taking up too much room on my physical desktop. I recommend downloading the manual as I did BEFORE buying to avoid surprises. I didn't need a wireless WIFI feature since the scanner would be next to my desktop PC. I also don't need portability but the compact size is ideal. I am surprised that it doesn't have more limitations, but aside from a flatbed option, this does everything better and faster than my All-In-One in a very small footprint.. I like that closes up to keep the dust out of the feeder. The scanner software/interface is very versatile and user-friendly. It came with optional software to organize receipts and an OCR but I don't use any of that. I just scan to Acrobat and save in my PC's file structure and backup system. I've been using it for a month and it has performed perfectly.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Maggie
Love it! Scans quickly in color and 2 sided automatically. It did not come with instructions on how to operate it but I figured it out fairly quickly. Was not able to connect to my computer but was able to scan everything to a USB flash drive. I would definitely recommend.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Jenni Plum
Decent multipage scanner, have used the version a step down before so was familiar with these scanners. It handles documents with ease, but struggles with standard form receipts, and occasionally jams with multiple pages
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Pam T
Machine does everything that I expected, except I am not able to delete more than one scanned page at a time. I would also like to be able to rescan and insert a page in between other pages already scanned.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·courtneyb565
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had to download software before getting started, but that is to be expected. You power the scanner from your laptop through USB-C. It scans multiple documents quickly, only needing one pass for even double-sided documents. This was true for every document I scanned.\n There is a card slot for card scanning. You can scan to your pc, cloud, memory stick and more. Color and black and white scanning. Included in your purchase are 3 different apps that help with things like workflow, printing, editing, and storage.\n Overall, I'm impressed with the speed, ease-of use, and the fact that you can scan from anywhere that has an internet connection.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·FrankM
I needed a page scanner to digitize too many paper documents. The online reviews and price point convinced me to give this machine a shot. I have been blown away how well this scanner works. Setup was extremely easy and the ability to create saved workflows was an unexpected pleasure. The scanning speed when plugged to AC power in is very fast with no misfeeds. I use the usb power when scanning just a few pages and the scanning speed is acceptable. My one complaint are the paper guides. They have a tendency to fold back on themselves when inserting paper so I end up spending a little more time getting the documents lined up.\nOverall, I highly recommended this scanner.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·dare_totry
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a portable compact scanner with automatic document feeder. It has a capacity of scanning up to 30 pages per minute. It compatible with both iOS and windows. It connects with usb C so you need to either get an adapter or connect it to your laptop. I put my mouse next you it for size comparison. Scan resolution is 600x600 dpi which is impressive for such a light scanner. It comes with 3 free softwares and can use iprint&scan app which lets you to scan to your device. It's overall a very nice scanner, I wish it was wireless but that's more expensive so can't complain.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Christy
Not the easiest to install but scanner works great and it's a great size
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Reviewed on www.bhphotovideo.com·SmiththeSigner
Easy to use very compact and efficient. Gets the job done!
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·heyitsheather3
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This little scanner is pretty nifty! I had my boyfriend help me with this review. He loves to collect old photos and history papers from family and locals in the area. This scanner was perfect for him! He was able to easily scan photos, cards, and papers of multiple sizes with its adjustable holder. It's small so it's easy for him to carry around. He used a USB to store all his scanned documents then easily plugged that into the computer to see them on screen. The image quality is perfect and does a great job scanning.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·adamp54
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very small footprint with this scanner. In fact, it is easy to disconnect (single usb-c cable) and store in a drawer or on a shelf when not being used. Setup is a breeze and the product was easy to register and download all drivers and software needed. Can load multiple pages in the feeder and there is an option to scan a card like a drivers license or insurance card. The scanning is very quick compared to larger flatbed scanners. The clarity is identical to the original. Also very quiet.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·jamieb199
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Brother compact scanner is really nice, it was super easy to set up and use. I had another portable scanner kinda like this but it was so slow it drove me nuts, this one is way better and faster. You can scan both sides of a document at the same time which is a nice feature. It can scan 30 pages per minute. It's powered through a usb-c cord which is really nice so I don't have to find an outlet when I'm using my laptop. Overall really really like it.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·sarahoryan94
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this brother compact scanner in exchange for my honest review of the item. \nI was very surprised with how great this item is with its size. It's compact but it is quick, efficient and the quality of the scanned items are crystal clear. It doesn't take extra long due to the small size which I really appreciate. It is portable so I can travel which is great. \nI will definitely recommend to my family and friends.
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Reviewed on www.business.walmart.com·Susan
I used a similar model at work and was so impressed with it, I purchased one for home use. Once installed (I had to purchase an extra power cord), it has been easy to use and has produced excellent scanning results. It is fast, accurate and easy to use. I have even been able to scan smaller items like business cards and drivers licenses with ease. It interfaces with my computer and I am extremely happy with my purchase.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·kokobi
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] the scanning quality was really good, almost as good as one of those large printers. The printing speed was also really decent for the size of it. I did end up dropping it on my floor on accident from 5 feet up, but sustained no scratches at all. The connectivity was really easy and smooth, encountered no issues whatsoever during my usage.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·nayababossy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been wanting to do a project with images for a while now and I was excited to finally try it out with this scanner. Quality isn't 100% but pretty darn close! This thing was easy to setup and worked really fast and efficiently. This scanner is also small and easy to take apart and move around. Overall, very happy with it!
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·witchvial
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been needing a way to scan family photos and documents for safekeeping, and this scanner has been outstanding! Super easy to set up and the compact size makes it so easy to bring wherever you need it. The scan quality is great. The scanner also looks very sleek in my small home office, which I appreciate.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·RandyO
A great little, desktop workhorse. Does legal %26 double sided, the two things that I most needed. Prevented the need to purchase a multi-function machine. I will say that, when I bought this last August (2025), I paid $255. I would not buy it @ the current price.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·kyrstind3
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really love the compact and portable scanner! You can add multiple papers and it'll just cycle through for you super fast. The set up was a breeze and it's so convenient to have around the house or home office!
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·croc1968
I bought this scanner as it had the capability of photocopying bank cards, but its so much more. The facility to scan to a usb stick has become invaluable in portability. the speed and efficiency rivals the top scanners. I would totally recommend this product
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Administrative Assistant
This scanner is very pretty, very demure. It doesn't take up much space and can easily be moved from one location to another. doesn't have a catch tray so make sure you have it some place with room for your documents to land.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·John
This scanner has made my life so much easier! It is fast and accurate. It also helps with the organization of files with the ability to set up different folders for your scans to be stored. Overall it is a fantastic machine.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·craig
Very impressed with this very small scanner. Takes up very little room but is fast and easy to use. Especially like that it automatically detects and scans dual sided documents. No regrets with this purchase.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Tom Rackovan
This was by far more than I expected. What brilliance, speed and ease of use! I really got more than I bargained on. Scanned over 700 photos and pages. Only had to clean the lense one time.
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Reviewed on www.business.walmart.com·nancy
What an amazing scanner: fast, clear and so easy to use. Don't pay for a more expensive one, this scanner is a Mercedes disguised as a Volkeswagen YOU SHOULD BUY IT - you won't regret it
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Reviewed on www.officedepot.com·Vman45
Very small footprint and excellent price. Really fast scanning and very easy to install and use. Scans two sided and scans photos like a champ. Would definitely recommend this product.
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