Customer Reviews for Brother ADS-1300 Compact Desktop Document Scanner, White/Black
Item # : 24600073
Model # : ADS1300
Clear up the clutter with the Brother ADS-1300 Compact Desktop Scanner – a small but mighty portable scanner that’s perfect for daily or occasional scanning, from home to the office and everywhere in between.
- FAST, EASY SCANNING. Scan speeds of up to 30ppm(1), a 20-page automatic document feeder(2), and single/double-sided scanning capabilities make it easy to scan multiple pages (up to 8.5" x 14") quickly.
- HANDLES A WIDE VARIETY OF DOCUMENT SIZES. Scan single pages up to 197" long, or use the built-in card reader specialized for any type of card – paper or plastic – like business cards, credit cards, or ID cards.
Price is $229.99
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171 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted May 14, 2020
Gets the job done!
After reading some reviews, I was a bit nervous. But I have now scanned over 300 documents without issue.
Responding to some of the other reviewers criticisms:
Only scans to JPEG files- that is the factory default which you can change under the Machine Scan Settings. Or if you set up a workflow, you can change it in the Save Settings.
Crooked scans - make sure you flip...
Responding to some of the other reviewers criticisms:
Only scans to JPEG files- that is the factory default which you can change under the Machine Scan Settings. Or if you set up a workflow, you can change it in the Save Settings.
Crooked scans - make sure you flip...
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VS
Most helpful critical review
Posted Jun 29, 2020
very troublesome
bought this scanner with the purpose of getting rid of our over flowing filing cabinet. The size of the scanner itself is nice but the functionality is horrible. No matter how many times you attempt to scan multiple documents you either get some sort of error message, the scanner randomly stops, crooked scans, or like in our case the scanner pulls multiple pages throug...
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Staples Customer
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Posted Jan 8, 2025
Never received
We have not received the scanner and Quill has not been helpful in finding it. No one has called me back with any info. In the meantime, we can't scan anything. My credit card has been charged and I requested Quill to resend the scanner and my paper order but they refused.
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Response from Staples :
I'm sorry to hear that the scanner didn’t arrive. It's great to see we were able to help make things right.
Stephanie H., March 6, 2025
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Posted Dec 18, 2024
Frustrating
I may reconsider my rating after I’m actually able to use this product. It arrived without a power cord. While I understand it’s supposed to work via the USB port, it’s not functioning for me.
The idea that I might need to purchase an entirely new computer just to use a scanner is absolutely ridiculous. To make matters worse, now it seems I’ll need to spend even more mo...
The idea that I might need to purchase an entirely new computer just to use a scanner is absolutely ridiculous. To make matters worse, now it seems I’ll need to spend even more mo...
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Ronnie
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Posted Nov 5, 2024
BOO
This product did not come with a USB cord or AC/DC adapter. The instructions said if your country isn't listed your product doesn't come with one! UGH
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SUSAN S.
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Posted Sep 19, 2024
This product did not come with a USB cord or AC/DC adapter. The instructions said if your country isn't listed your product doesn't come with one! UGH
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amberlynnwuvsu
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Posted Jun 12, 2024
Great
I got this and didn’t really know if I’d use it, but I ended up using this a lot! I’m scanning my paperwork into my computer inside of taking pictures, and it connects really easy and not flimsy!
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witchvial
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Posted Jun 12, 2024
Sleek and useful!
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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kokobi
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Posted Jun 12, 2024
great scanner for the size and price of product.
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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heatherk240
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Posted Jun 8, 2024
Compact scanner
This scanner is a great size for easy storage. Easily scans 8-1/2” x 11” papers for digital storage. Easy to set up and quality scanning! Would definitely recommend!
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jamieb199
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Posted Jun 8, 2024
Fast and convenient
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 ...
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madelineb90
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Posted May 23, 2024
Compact scanner
Easy to install and quick setup. It is actually more compact than I thought it would be and light weight. This would be a nice scanner for a small desk or to use on the go in your car. I just didn’t like that the only cord included is for a USB, I had to find my own cord to be able to use with my laptop.
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sarahb914
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Posted May 21, 2024
Good to have
I found this guy really easy to setup! Having a scanner is probably a great thing for most houses to have! You never know when you might need one in a pinch!
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juliaridens54
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Posted May 17, 2024
I love that it's potable an it works great, and it prints business cards.
I love this brothers scanner/printer an it prints out business cards as well this is a small portable scanner that can go with you anywhere so u can print,scan anything.
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karenfbaby
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Posted May 16, 2024
Impressively Compact and Efficient Scanner For On The Go Needs
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.
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desireat2
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Posted May 10, 2024
Awesome Scanner
Awesome desktop scanner. Use it in my income office and it's easy to set up and easy to use I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a small scanner
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heyitsheather3
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Posted May 8, 2024
Perfect little Scanner
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...
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courtneyb565
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Posted May 6, 2024
Scan Documents Into Your Laptop From Anywhere
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.
There is a card slot for card scanning. You can scan to your pc, cloud, memory stick and more. Color a...
There is a card slot for card scanning. You can scan to your pc, cloud, memory stick and more. Color a...
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dare_totry
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Posted May 6, 2024
Compact and fast
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 s...
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megans790
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Posted May 5, 2024
Works great
Very professional packaging. Very slim and lightweight. Easy set up connection. Love Brother products. Works very nicely. I would highly recommend.
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budgetsorceress
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Posted May 5, 2024
Power cord should be INCLUDED
The Brother ADS1300 would not work out of the box primarily because of the power cable not being packaged with the machine. It only came with a USB-C to USB-C cable which is still lot enough to power it. The flashing lights on the machine indicate not enough power being put to the scanner (as per the instruction manual) with it needing no less than 15v. However, the sta...
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nayababossy
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Posted May 4, 2024
Easy to use and good quality
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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