Brother UK has launched a new line-up of compact scanners – the ADS-1300 and the ADS-1800W, which will replace the ADS-1200 and ADS-1700W respectively, to help resellers tap into category growth and to support customers’ decentralised workforces.
The upgraded models feature a new chargeable power bank making Brother’s desktop scanners portable for the first time, supporting mobile users working around offices or the home. Devices can also be powered by USB type-C directly from laptops, with no need for additional power cables.
The ADS-1800W is the first model on the home scanner market to feature a 7.1” LCD touchscreen, designed to enhance user operability. The models are more compact than their previous generation, while scanning 20% faster at 30 pages per minute.
The range is also compatible and bundled with a range of solutions. For example, connectivity to Brother Web Connect, Barcode Utility and Tungsten Automation’s suite of software to automatically save digital copies of documents in set locations, saving time and improving workflow no matter where users are working.
Models are available with an additional output tray delivered in-box, making devices easier to pack away for users operating in a compact home or small office environment.
Terry Caulfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Brother UK, said: “Set-ups in home and small offices are becoming more advanced, as users seek out the same benefits delivered by large workgroup devices, but at a fraction of the size and cost. The new range delivers on those needs, with faster scan speeds, reduced size and better connectivity to help users moving between home and the office.
“Businesses are investing in this tech because they recognise the productivity gains on offer. This represents an opportunity for resellers to help their customers with this goal, and it applies across the whole document management landscape.”
