Brother DS-720D Document Scanner, 2 Sided Scanning, Portable
Brother (0640206624633 / DS720D) - Colour scanning - Duplex Scanning - Legal - Letter - USB port - Custom media length: 90 - 812.8 mm - Depth: 67 mm - Height: 41 mm - Package depth: 70 mm - Package Height: 254 mm
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Brother DS‑720D Document Scanner
The Brother DS‑720D is a compact, portable sheet‑fed scanner designed for high‑quality document digitization. With its dual CIS sensor and 600 × 600 dpi optical resolution, it delivers crisp images suitable for both text and color graphics.
Key Features
- Dual CIS Sensor: Provides accurate color reproduction with a 48‑bit input depth and 24‑bit output depth.
- Duplex Scanning: Automatic two‑sided scanning capability, ideal for legal documents and books.
- USB 2.0 Powered: Operates directly from a computer’s USB port; no external power supply required.
- Fast Scan Speeds: Up to 8 ppm (pages per minute) in black‑and‑white A4 at 300 dpi, and up to 5 ipm for duplex color scans.
- Wide Media Support: Accepts paper from 90 mm to 812.8 mm in length and 55 mm to 215.9 mm in width; supports ISO A‑series up to A4.
- Low Power Consumption: Only 2.5 W during operation, dropping to 1 W in standby.
- Compact Dimensions: 291 mm wide, 41 mm high, and 67 mm deep; weighs just 500 g for easy transport.
- Multiple File Formats: Exports scans as BMP, GIF, JPG, PDF, PNG, or TIFF.
- Software Compatibility: Works with TWAIN and WIA drivers on Windows (XP to 10) and Mac OS X 10.6–10.8.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Optical Resolution | 600 × 600 dpi (interpolated 1200 × 1200) |
| Scan Speed (B/W, A4, 300 dpi) | 7.5 ppm |
| Scan Speed (Duplex, Color, A4, 300 dpi) | 5 ipm |
| Maximum Scan Size | 215.9 × 812.8 mm |
| Input Capacity | 1 sheet (standard), custom up to 90–812.8 mm length |
| Power Source | USB (2.0) |
| Standby Power | 1 W |
| Operating Temperature | 15–85 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 15–85 % |
| Weight | 500 g (device) / 1.18 kg (packaged) |
| Package Dimensions | 354 × 254 × 70 mm |
| Supported File Formats | BMP, GIF, JPG, PDF, PNG, TIFF |
| Scan to | Email, File, FTP, OCR |
| Operating Systems | Windows XP/7/8/10; Mac OS X 10.6–10.8 |
Why Choose the Brother DS‑720D?
The Brother DS‑720D combines portability with professional performance. Its lightweight design (just half a kilogram) makes it perfect for field work, traveling professionals, or small offices that need a reliable scanner without occupying desk space.
With duplex scanning, you can quickly digitize legal documents, contracts, and books, saving time and reducing paper waste. The high optical resolution ensures that fine details—such as handwritten notes or intricate graphics—are captured accurately.
The scanner’s USB‑powered operation eliminates the need for an external power outlet, allowing you to connect it directly to laptops or even mobile devices with USB adapters. Its low power draw (2.5 W active, 1 W standby) keeps energy consumption minimal, making it eco‑friendly.
Compatibility with TWAIN and WIA drivers ensures seamless integration into existing document management workflows on both Windows and Mac platforms. Whether you need to export scans as PDFs for archiving or JPGs for quick sharing, the DS‑720D supports all major file formats.
Applications
- Legal firms: fast duplex scanning of case files.
- Academic research: digitizing journals and manuscripts.
- Small businesses: converting invoices and receipts into digital records.
- Travel professionals: on‑the‑go document capture without bulky equipment.
Conclusion
The Brother DS‑720D Document Scanner offers a blend of speed, quality, and portability. Its dual CIS sensor, duplex capability, and USB power make it an excellent choice for anyone needing reliable document digitization in a compact form factor.
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| Brand |  Brother is a Japanese brand that produces a wide range of electronics, including printers, sewing machines, and scanners. The company has a strong reputation for quality and innovation, and its products are popular among consumers and businesses alike. |
| Model | Brother DS720D |
| MPN | Brother DS720D |
| ID | 4050288 |
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Apple AirPlay 2 Indicates whether the product is compatible with Apple AirPlay 2, allowing wireless audio and video streaming from other Apple devices.
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No |
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Built-in display Indicates whether the product includes a built‑in screen or display unit that can be used directly for viewing content, such as an integrated monitor on a laptop or a built-in display on appliances. A value of "Yes" means the device has such a display; a value of "No" means it does not.
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No |
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Colour scanning Indicates whether a scanner can perform color scans. The value is "Yes" if the device supports color scanning, and "No" if it only performs monochrome scans.
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Yes |
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Custom media length The linear dimension of the media that a device can handle, expressed as a range in millimetres (mm). It represents the minimum and maximum size of paper or other media supported by the product.
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90 - 812.8 mm |
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Depth The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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67 mm |
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Duplex Scanning Indicates whether a device can scan both sides of a sheet in a single pass. A value of "Yes" means the scanner automatically captures the front and back of each page, while "No" indicates that only one side can be scanned at a time.
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Yes |
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Height The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
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41 mm |
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Input colour depth The number of distinct colours that a device can capture or process from an input source, expressed as an integer value such as "48 bit" or "24 bit". This metric indicates the richness and fidelity of colour reproduction for scanned images or captured media.
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48 bit |
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Legal Indicates whether the product complies with applicable legal or regulatory requirements, such as safety standards, environmental certifications, or warranty terms. A value of "Yes" confirms compliance; "No" indicates non‑compliance.
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Yes |
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Letter Indicates whether the product supports or is compatible with the Letter paper size (8.5" x 11"), commonly used in North America.
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Yes |
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Mac operating systems supported A list of macOS operating system versions that the product supports or is compatible with, such as "macOS 10.15 Catalina", "macOS 11 Big Sur" or newer releases. Each entry represents a distinct OS version that can run on or be supported by the device.
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Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard,Mac OS X 10.7 Lion,Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion |
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Maximum ISO A-series paper size The largest standard ISO A-series paper format that a device can handle, expressed as the ISO code (e.g., "A4", "A3"). This attribute indicates the maximum sheet size supported by printers, scanners, copiers, and similar equipment.
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A4 |
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Maximum scan size The largest document dimension that a scanner can capture in a single pass, expressed as width by height (e.g., 216 × 356 mm). This value indicates the maximum area the device can scan without needing to cut or stitch images.
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215.9 x 812.8 mm |
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Optical scanning resolution The pixel dimensions of a scanner’s optical sensor, expressed as width by height (e.g., 1200×2400). It indicates how many pixels can be captured per scan and determines the sharpness and detail of scanned images.
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600 x 600 DPI |
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Output colour depth The number of distinct colours that a device’s output can represent, expressed as an integer followed by the unit "bit" (e.g., 24 bit). This metric indicates the richness and fidelity of colour reproduction for images or video sent to the device.
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24 bit |
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Package depth The linear measurement from front to back or top to bottom of a product’s packaging, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the packaged item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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70 mm |
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Package Height The vertical dimension of a product’s packaging measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and helps customers assess how tall the package will be when stored or shipped.
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254 mm |
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Package width The horizontal measurement of a product’s packaging, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the package is from one side to the other and helps customers assess fit for storage, shipping, or display.
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354 mm |
| Power consumption (StandBy) | 1 W |
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Power supply type The type of electrical supply that powers the device, such as mains AC, DC, USB, battery, or a combination of these options.
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USB |
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Scan drivers A list of communication interfaces or software protocols that a scanner can use to transfer scanned images to a computer or network, such as TWAIN, WIA, SANE, ICA, ISIS, and others. Each entry represents an available option for connecting the device to capture software.
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TWAIN,WIA |
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Scan file formats A list of file extensions that a scanner can produce or accept when digitizing documents, such as JPG, PDF, TIFF, BMP, PNG, RTF, CSV, HTML, OCR, XPS, TXT and XLS. The values are comma‑separated strings representing each supported format.
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BMP,GIF,JPG,PDF,PNG,TIFF |
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Scan to A list of destinations or methods to which a device can send scanned documents, such as email, FTP, cloud services, USB storage, or local PC. Each option represents a supported transfer protocol or target location for the scanned output.
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E-mail,File,FTP,OCR |
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Scanner type The functional configuration of a scanner, indicating how documents are fed into the device. Common types include flatbed scanners with automatic document feeders (ADF), sheet‑fed scanners, single‑pass or dual‑pass ADFs, and specialized modes such as 1D/2D barcode readers. This attribute helps users understand whether the scanner can handle single pages, multiple pages automatically, or specific scanning formats.
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Sheet-fed scanner |
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Scanning noise level The sound intensity produced by a device while it is performing scanning operations, expressed in decibels (dB). This value helps users assess how quiet the scanner will be during normal use and compare noise levels across models.
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50 dB |
| Sensor type | Dual CIS |
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Standard interfaces A list of the physical or logical interfaces that a device can use to connect with other devices, such as USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, RS‑232, RJ‑45, Parallel, and similar standards.
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USB 1.1,USB 2.0 |
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USB port Indicates the presence and quantity of USB connectors on a product. The value is typically an integer representing how many USB ports are available, regardless of type or version.
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Yes |
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USB Version The specific version of the USB standard that a product supports, expressed as a generation number and optional descriptive suffix (e.g., "3.2 Gen 1" or simply "3.0"). This attribute indicates the data‑transfer capabilities and compatibility with USB devices.
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2.0 |
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Weight The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
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500 g |
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Width The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
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291 mm |
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