ADS2200 High-Speed Desktop Color Scanner with Duplex Scanning

I received this product for free from Brother in exchange for my honest opinion/review of the product. The scanner is much more ergonomic than other scanners. Other scanners require you to coordinate loading paper to the scanner, then going to the keyboard to start the scanning operation, then return to the scanner to remove the paper, etc. The ADS-2200 incorporates the "go" button on the scanner, so you don`t have to shuttle back and forth, you can just load and reload originals and they are automatically transferred to your PC, MAC, or to a USB stick. This last feature is particularly nice. You don`t have to have the computer running to scan. You can scan to USB and then load the scans to the computer later. The product instructions are important, because this scanner operates a little differently than other scanners. Since the scanner is doing most of the work of producing the PDF or JPG output, you don`t need a computer driver for the scanner, or a scanning program to install. Therefore, the settings are done via a setup program that adjusts the settings in the scanner. Once this is done, the settings work for any PC, Mac, or USB stick that is being used. If you`re used to other scanners, this can be disorienting, but it`s a much more convenient way to operate. The unpacking, snapping in the paper feeder, and plugging in the scanner is very quick and easy. The only software installation is the setup program, there`s no need for a separate driver or scanner application. This scanner isn`t as fast at pushing paper through as some of its competitors. The scan quality is excellent, and the ease of use is much better. The range or output formats is a bit limited, with only JPG and PDF supported for pictures and documents respectively.  The paper feeder works very well on multipage documents, feeding one page at a time and avoiding misfeeds. The input rollers are not as kind to thin, light receipt papers, but feeding them one at a time works fine after a little practice. The scan quality is excellent, with a little adjustment for speed. The product does not include a cover or holder for fragile documents or photos. Overall, this is a fast, reliable scanner that can capture the scan even if the computer isn`t working.

I received this product for free from Brother in exchange for my honest opinion/review of the product. PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:  Right from the packaging I was excited to see that this scanner provided high-speed color scanning, and it supported Windows, Mac, and Linux, which is definitely a plus for home office or business use. It also does duplex scanning, which scored points for me, and it has a space saving design too, which is very handy no matter where you plan to use it. ASSEMBLY: The actual assembly of the scanner itself was simple. Getting set-up accomplished...not so much. What the box failed to disclose was you needed a USB cable and would be required to tether the scanner to your desktop computer. Or, in my case, since we only use laptops in our home, I needed to bring my laptop to where I was setting up the scanner, connect them, and each time I needed to scan something, I would have to repeat the process by bringing the laptop to the scanner and attaching the USB cable to my laptop. The box did not notify me this model could not connect to the network.Also, the instructions provided with the unit are pretty sparse. Not that you can`t figure them out, but I admit it took me a couple pass-through`s to get it straight, and I`m no dummy. I did figure out that I needed to go to the Brother website to download the full set-up and driver software, but once I completed the download, I was left with a screen filled with files. I don`t know if it was just my computer or what - I am running Windows 10, 64 bit - but nothing autoran to do the installation, so I took a guess and chose MainInst and luckily was correct. That opened another window filled with files and once again I took a guess by checking Start and luckily was again correct. That finally got the installation running.   PERFORMANCE: Once I had gone to the store and purchased my USB cable and then returned home to run through the installation, I began testing out scans. I tried scanning photos from my albums, documents, letters, and receipts/ticket stubs I found around the house. All came out beautifully, and very quickly! They sent to the correct scan folder easily, and I didn`t seem to have many issues with document feeding (paper jams). The machine was quiet and very smooth. It was very nice being able to utilize the software from my computer to manipulate the scanning and saving features, and to make changes as necessary for different items I scanned. I much prefer this to utilizing buttons on the scanner, though since I had to move my laptop directly to the scanner each time I needed to use it, I suppose a button on the scanner to start the scan may have been useful as well, though not a necessity. OVERALL IMPRESSION: I think this is a very good scanner for a home office where networking is not a necessity. Personally I think the price point is set a bit high for this item. It certainly does do a good job scanning documents and keeping them organized, but I feel there are other products out there that do just as good for much less, and they are also networked. Perhaps this might be an item for possible improvement or addition in future models. I also feel the setup instructions could be improved so that they autorun on all interfaces.

I received this product for free from Brother in exchange for my honest opinion/review of the product. Scanner: I participated in a market research study and received the Brothers ADS-2200 Desktop Scanner to evaluate. My home office does not have one. This being a desktop scanner, it worked very well. It kept up with the needs of a home and office. Installation: Overall, installation was not too easy. I ran into a few error codes, but quickly worked through them; with the provided instruction manual. It does not come with USB data transfer cable. I had to purchase one. And it does not come with the extra software the installation software. It required me to go to the extra software`s website for it. Aside from those, the rest of it was simple.Operation: The Brothers ADS-2200 Desktop Document Scanner works well. It has a simple one button push to start scanning. You can load quite a bit of paper or photos in to the auto feeder. It fed them through, without any problem. I was scanning as much as thirty sheets of paper at one time. It worked wonderfully. Pictures, too! I scanned a company event and some old pictures, and it fed them right on through. It is quiet, unlike a scanner I had last year. I would attempt to get work done while my children were napping, they would often go work up from the noise. For the price, it Last, but certainly not least; it is small. It does not take much room on my work station. With me working from home I cannot have a full-size office desk. I have standard size computer desk and file cabinet next it. That is where it sets, it fit there perfectly.! Problems: There are only really three things that I had a problem with. The first problem was the extra software not being included on the actual installation software was inconvenient. I still have not gone to the other sites to get it. Secondly, a cord not being included, for the price one should have been included. Lastly, it has no internet connectivity. A lot of people like to keep their scanners in a separate location, then their desks. I especially like to since I have small children.Price: I thought it be a little expensive, for a Desktop Scanner.  I would have to suggest that the price range be lowered.

I received this product for free from Brother in exchange for my honest opinion/review of the product. When I received this scanner I immediately set it up on my desk.  The process took me a little bit of time due to the instructions, but they weren`t completely thorough enough for me.  Once it was all set up I immediately started scanning some work documents.  It was so efficient and easy to do since it is right next to my computer.  This scanner is very easy to use and is quick at completing the scans.  It is also small, so it doesn`t take up a lot of desk space.  One complaint I have is that in order to shut it off you have to unplug it, which isn`t a huge deal since the pros outweigh it.  I would highly recommend this scanner to anyone in the market for one.

I received this product for free from Brother in exchange for my honest opinion/review of the product. It has been difficult for me to set up the ADS-2200 Desktop Document Scanner and initially figure out what to do. It seems to me that the scanner is "trying to be too many things for too many people"--i.e. trying to be used by both PC and Mac. The first thing I did was to download the User Guide online---I may be old-fashioned, but I prefer a paper copy, rather than having to scroll down and up in order to view directions on a computer screen. Additionally, it seems to me that several necessary items were omitted from the package, and should be included int he future---neither a USB to USB cord, nor a Carrier Sheet were included in the package, which I think is a negative point. The main item I like to scan is a receipt or a photo, and a Carrier Sheet is necessary for both--so I was unable to scan those items to determine scanner quality. I feel that these two items should have been included with the scanner.After connecting the scanner to my laptop, my first three attempts to scan a document resulted in failure, as I did not first remove the orange tape near the rollers, which prevent a page from being pulled into the machine on the right hand side. The left roller appeared to be working correctly, but the right roller did not grab the paper---thus I needed to remove the piece of orange tape, which I am not sure why it is there in the first place. When the scan failed during these three attempts, an error code would appear on my laptop that read, "TW1-3D1  Document feeder can not pick paper, please make sure paper is loaded." (which was not the case at all, but that the orange tape needed to be removed.) When I finally was able, on the 4th attempt, to scan the document correctly to my laptop, the scan appeared crisp and of good quality.After using the ADS-2200 Desktop Document Scanner, I have determined that I really prefer a flatbed scanner that does not require a Carrier Sheet in order to scan photos or receipts.

I saw that it was easy to use no software and this scanner needs software.  I am frustrated and I have waisted my time on this product.  Don't buy It!