DS-720D Mobile Color Page Scanner, White (DS720D)

I've been using sheetfed scanners for many years (since the earlier Visioneer/Paperport models) and this has been the best one yet. In fact, after using it for 3 years, I don't really see a reason to replace it like I have others. I had the previous Brother model with was nice but still had room for improvement. The design of this scanner is a major improvement over any previous sheetfed scanner I've had. Specifically, the cleaning is SO much easier. I haven't had to clean it as often as others, but when I do it is incredibly easy. Just tilt the top piece open and you have clear access to rollers and scanning service! Compared to having to remove shell pieces, lifting up rollers and shoving a cotton swab into and dragging it from side to side, this designed was reason enough to upgrade. As for the rest of it, I don't really have much to complain about. Double sided scanning works well and is definitely a time saver, and the quality of the scanning is good (I scan documents only, no photos). I also like the compact size and the straight paper path. During scanning some times it will cut off a part of the document if it has a very dark color along the lead or trailing edge (common with these scanners) even while scanning in color, and when scanning in grayscale it seems almost impossible to get a scan where the white is actually white. It seems to scan in very low contrast even if I boost the contrast in settings. I have found it easier to scan first in color and then convert to grayscale afterwards (the scanning speeds it he same for color/grayscale).

I have been looking for a good little portable scanner so that I can eliminate keeping up with paper. When I saw this was USB powered, and it was Duplex, and it was color. I had to try it. I have been through almost 1000 sheets now and it is still going strong. It says 8PPM single sided and 5PPM duplex but I swap back and forth and see no difference, it is around 8 to 10 PPM for me regardless. I am scanning by default in 200dpi color into PDF files. Features I love: Portable - It goes with me in my backpack and hooks up in seconds, USB powered. Multiple formats - The software will do Multipage PDF or tiff or single JPG or BMP. I haven't even tried the extra software that comes with it. Page Sensor - There is a page sensor on the front that will detect when a page is inserted. It even gives you a second or two to get the page straight before the rollers take it. When they do, hit scan and feed page after page until done. Results are stored in mult-page document (if selected). Scanning Sleeve included - There is a clear scanning sleeve for small items. Things that I don't love. No sheet feeder. However, I knew this when I purchased and it helps keep down on the size, increasing portability. The scan button on the printer only works for MAC, not windows. You have to initiate windows scans via the software. Overall impression, this is a great scanner, solid and works well. The price is very good considering it is a duplex. This really saves time by scanning both sides at once. That feature works very well for me. All in all, I think this is a terrific scanner and would recommend it to anyone.

Initially I thought the product stopped working as I could not figure out how to find the scanned files. Eventually I realized that a folder had been created on my computer and located the scanned documents. Also the adapter cord didn’t seem to be connecting well with the scanner but when I replaced it, it worked fine. Once I worked these hiccups out the scanner worked great. It’s fast and convenient and comparing the price to similar products it was a bargain. Edit: I tried out the original cord again and now it is working.

I was debating on whether or not to get this scanner or the SVP 2-in-1 scanner. Now that I have had a chance to use the DS720D, I am very happy with the decision I made. The main thing I like about it is the control you have in the software for how pages are scanned. When scanning a document, you have the option to capture pages as an image file or PDF. If you choose to do a single page PDF, the software scans the first page then gives you 30 seconds to insert the next at which point you can just insert a new page and it will continue scanning each paper into its own file; This is very handy for streamlined scanning. The multi-page option works the same way, only every scan is added to the same document. Having the duplex option is really nice too, as it keeps you from needing to send the same page through twice. Pros: +Duplex scanning +B&W, Gray scale, and color opotions +100 to 600 dpi options +Pretty fast scanning (depending on you settings) +Brother scanning software is simple and allows some automation +Large range of paper sizes supported unlike some other scanners Cons: -While it has a paper alignment slider, occasionally the paper will start pulling to the side. This is expected, and you get used to getting it in straight, but still a bummer when it happens -Requires software to scan (doesn't support standalone scanning to an SD card). This is one reason I bought this one, but it would be a nice feature -Included bonus software isn't available online, only on the CD (Brother scan software can be downloaded) -Takes some work to get longer papers to scan properly (have to set it to "Max" paper size)

While the scanner equipment itself works with Linux, you won't be able to use their promised 'Bundled Versatile Software Suite' with Linux as they are only usable on Mac or Windows. Fortunately there are open source scanner software products that will work with the equipment on Linux. On Windows, that same suite of software is very difficult to use, is very old fashioned, and keeps crashing. I have used many different scanners so have the experience to know the difference. For the BR-Receipts, desktop version, I had to go through a few levels of customer service to get the link for the software as they really want you to use their cloud version. I don't trust cloud services in general not to sell my information and privacy down the road to nefarious parties. Also, the BR-Receipts desktop software does not work with Linux. I am migrating away from Windows to Linux and purchased this scanner specifically based on their promise that it included BR-Receipts and would work with Linux. Well, BR-Receipts desktop doesn't work with Linux. To me, that's deceptive. Very Disappointing.

This little scanner has been my best friend! I love being able to take it with me to work, on my laptop or just use it with my desktop. It's so easy to use as it starts up when plugged in. You just have to open the software on your desktop (easy to install). I like the options I have for the scanned document. I can either do a multipage PDF, jpeg, and others, but I love the fact that I can do duplex scanning without having to manually turn over each page. I can set where I want the document to be saved before I scan, which is also nice. The only thing I would like to see is the ability to name the file after I'm done scanning. Right now I have to go to my file finder, locate the folder I saved the document to, and rename it there. It's not super inconvenient but it would be nice not to have to do it this way. I am actually getting another one of these for work (Brother brand with USB) so I can easily use it while there instead of having to transport it. The case and packaging it comes in is sufficient for storage, but not for travel (I'm buying the travel case for the work one). I'm also looking into a wireless scanner for my job too (I'm a school teacher) so that my students can scan documents to a drive or something like that as the chromebooks they use don't allow for us to download the software onto them in order to use a cabled hook up. If I can get one that just scans to their google drives, then I have no worries about the usb connection at all. :) Love Brother Brand. I keep coming back.

This does the job. I purchased in 2017 and it still works. Installed it on a new laptop today and the software from the Brother website still works, even as the website states it's a discontinued item.

I have scanned about 40 documents using the Brother DS-720D so far, using color, duplex, pdf and jpg options. Here is what I am noticing: This document scanner is better for basic record-keeping scanning rather than keepsake scanning for the following reasons. Not being a flatbed scanner, it can pull things through rather crooked. This may or may not result in a acceptable if lopsided scan. It may result in an incomplete scan. It does not read edges of documents as well as needed for keepsake scanning. When it pulls a document through crooked it can damage the original. I have also had problems with the scanner not realizing the document is in the bay to be pulled through, and I have had to unplug and restart the scanner a few times. It does not do as well with thin documents, like heat-transfer receipts, in that it is hard for it to recognize the document is there, and when it does, sometimes it will only read half the document and think it is done. If it scans a document through crooked, it can read the breaks in a page incorrectly when duplexing. BUT, all that being said, it has been a very satisfactory scanner so far for receipts and records scanning. It is fast. It is easy. It is convenient. It duplex scans, which is great. It scans in color. You can do multi-page scans, a critical feature. You can pick the scan quality, of course. The interface is easy to use. I will probably keep this scanner and use it for receipts and tax records but not keepsakes. I have not tried scanning a photo yet to see how that does.

Good Scanner

Excelente. Escanea muy rápido.. tiene varias funciones. Trae su cd se instalación. Estuve perdiendo tiempo para comprarlo por un comentario donde dice que cada hoja se guarda en un archivo diferente, pero cuando escoges guardarlo en formato pdf te pregunta si quieres ingresar una hoja o ya terminaste... si escoges varias hojas la junta en un solo archivo. Tienes varias opciones para hacer el archivo más ligero, una de ellas es cambiar el color (color/gris/blanco y negro). Definitivamente me serviré mucho para digitalizar mis documentos y evitar tener tantos papeles que luego nunca encuentro cuando los necesito.. ahora Mila computadora lo buscará por mi!! 😋

Simple setup, simple software. I have used this scanner weekly for 3 years. It is slow for a standalone scanner. However, it will beat the pants off any all in one printer. Double sided color scanning and OCR are there and work fine. There is a length limit, so those long Walmart or Costco receipts need to be cut down.

Still working. Even in my work environment that people are not very gentle. Longest lasting scanner we ever had.

Fue un regalo para mi mama es muy practico tiene una interfaz sencilla y muy facil de usar sobre todo para los que no son muy fans de la tecnologia. Hace bien su trabajo es muy rapida en captura de diversos documentos.