Brother DS-620 User Manual

The Brother DS-620 is a compact and portable document scanner designed for light-duty scanning tasks. It is particularly suitable for users who need to digitize documents on the go or in small office settings. Below is a detailed overview of its specifications, features, performance, and usability.

Specifications

• Model: DS-620
• Power Source: USB bus-powered (5V DC)
• Power Consumption:
  • Scanning: 2.5 W (500 mA or less)
  • Ready: 1.0 W (200 mA or less)
• Dimensions:
  • Width: 11.4 inches (290.5 mm)
  • Height: 1.4 inches (36.7 mm)
  • Depth: 2.1 inches (52.5 mm)
• Weight: Approximately 0.88 lb (400 g)
• Operating Temperature: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)
• Operating Humidity: 15 to 85%

Document Handling

• Single Paper Size:
  • Width: 2.2 in. to 8.5 in. (55 mm to 215.9 mm)
  • Length:
    • One-sided scan: Up to 32 in. (812.8 mm)
    • Two-sided scan: Up to 16 in. (406.4 mm)

Scanning Features

• Color / Black & White Scanning: Yes / Yes
• Duplex Scanning: No
• TWAIN Compliant: Yes
• Color Depth:
  • Input: 48-bit color processing
  • Output: 24-bit color processing
• Resolution:
  • Optical: Up to 600 × 600 dpi
  • Interpolated: Up to 1200 dpi

Scanning Speed

• Max Speed Mono/Color:
  • Up to 8 ppm at resolutions up to and including 300 dpi.
  • Slower speeds for higher resolutions.

Connectivity

• Interface: Hi-Speed USB (USB Type A / Micro-B)

Software and Usability

The Brother DS-620 comes with software that includes a TWAIN driver, Nuance PaperPort for document management and OCR capabilities, and NewSoft Presto! BizCard for business card scanning management.

Setting up the scanner is straightforward; it involves installing the software and connecting via USB cable, which is included in the package.

Performance Analysis

While the DS-620 excels at basic scanning tasks, it lacks advanced features such as an automatic document feeder (ADF) and duplex scanning capabilities found in more expensive models like the Canon imageFormula P-215 Scan-tini.

In terms of speed, it performs adequately for light-duty tasks but may struggle with larger documents due to its manual feed requirement.

The optical character recognition (OCR) functionality has received mixed reviews; while it can accurately read standard text, it may falter with more complex documents or handwriting.

Conclusion

Overall, the Brother DS-620 is an excellent choice for users seeking a lightweight, portable scanner for occasional use without the need for advanced features like duplexing or high-volume scanning capabilities.