Workgroup duplex scanning with a 100-sheet feeder and large touchscreen
60ppm / 120ipm100-sheet duplex ADF10.9cm touchscreenEthernet + dual-band Wi-Fi
The Brother ADS-4900W is a professional A4 desktop document scanner for shared office capture. Its 100-sheet ADF supports two-sided colour and monochrome scanning up to 60ppm or 120ipm. A 10.9cm colour touchscreen with up to 56 configurable shortcuts, Ethernet, 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi and SuperSpeed USB 3.0 help teams build repeatable document workflows.
Best For: Workgroups handling regular document batches and needing shared wired or wireless scanning with personalised touchscreen shortcuts.
Before you order: Configure the intended destination and user access before rollout. Email servers, network folders, FTP/SFTP, SharePoint and cloud-related routes have their own credentials, software and service requirements. Use the included AC adapter and power cord; this desktop model is not the USB-C-powered portable range. Optical resolution is 600dpi, with up to 1200dpi interpolated output.
What's in the Box
- Brother ADS-4900W scanner and detachable ADF.
- AC adapter, power supply cord and USB cable.
- Quick Setup Guide, Product Safety Guide and warranty documentation.
- Computer, network equipment, external card reader, carrier sheets and sample documents separate.
What It Means in Practice
- Batch scan up to 100 A4/Letter sheets at the specified 80g/m² capacity condition.
- Use touchscreen shortcuts to reduce repeated setup for approved workflows.
- Share capture through Ethernet or compatible 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi, and configure supported direct destinations.
- Use scan preview, ultrasonic multifeed detection and the separation switch with appropriate document settings.
What Will Not Work
- Network features require configuration and authorised accounts; no universal cloud-service or licence entitlement is promised.
- USB 3.0 is the computer interface; external AC power is required.
- Paper weight alone does not establish suitability for every original, size or feed mode.
- 1200dpi is interpolated output, not 1200dpi optical detail.
- Check current OS and software support; do not assume every Windows tool is available identically on Mac or Linux.
Key Features
Large batch feeder
A 100-sheet ADF supports single-pass two-sided capture up to 60ppm/120ipm.
Shared network connection
Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct support compatible office environments.
Personalised touchscreen
The 10.9cm colour touchscreen offers up to 56 configurable shortcuts.
Document handling controls
Auto Start Scan, ultrasonic multifeed detection, scan preview and CIS cleaning alerts support daily operation.
Technical Specifications
| Exact model / SKU | Brother ADS-4900W / ADS4900W |
| Condition | New |
| Scanner type | A4 desktop sheetfed workgroup scanner |
| Sensor / light | Dual CIS / LED array |
| Scan speed | Up to 60ppm simplex / 120ipm duplex, colour and monochrome |
| ADF capacity | 100 A4/Letter sheets at 80g/m² |
| Optical resolution | 600 × 600dpi |
| Interpolated resolution | Up to 1200 × 1200dpi |
| Colour depth | 48-bit input / 24-bit output |
| Memory | 1024MB |
| Touchscreen | 10.9cm TFT colour, up to 56 configurable shortcuts |
| Computer interface | SuperSpeed USB 3.0, Standard-B connection |
| Rear USB host | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, supported mass-storage media up to 128GB |
| USB flash formats | FAT12/FAT16/FAT32/exFAT |
| Wired network | Ethernet |
| Wireless | 2.4/5GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n infrastructure, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Supported destinations | PC, USB, email server, network folders, FTP/SFTP, SharePoint and supported web workflows; setup required |
| Standard documents | Width 50.8–215.9mm; length 50.8–355.6mm |
| Paper weight | 25–413g/m², subject to media and feed requirements |
| Long paper | Up to 5000mm in supported mode |
| Plastic cards | ISO 85.60 × 53.98mm, up to 1.32mm; correct handling required |
| Software | Brother ScanEssentials, iPrint&Scan, Remote Setup; OCR/PDF tools depend on platform/download |
| Drivers | TWAIN Windows/Mac, WIA, ISIS, Linux SANE; confirm current supported OS |
| Dimensions W×D×H | 300 × 236 × 247mm, standard closed configuration |
| Weight | 3.37kg |
| Power | AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz; supplied adapter DC 24V, 1.9A |
| Power use | Scan approximately 34W, ready USB-connected 7.7W, sleep 1.7W, off 0.1W |
| Operating environment | 5–35°C, 20–80% RH |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it support two-sided batches?
Yes. The ADF supports up to 100 sheets under its capacity conditions and colour/monochrome duplex speeds up to 120ipm.
Is it powered through USB-C?
No. This desktop model includes an AC adapter and power cord. Its computer data connection is SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Standard-B.
Can teams use wired or wireless networking?
Yes. Ethernet and 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi are listed. Set up the intended network and access permissions before use.
Are all scan destinations ready without setup?
No. Services such as email servers, shared folders and SharePoint require appropriate settings and credentials, and some routes depend on software.
Singular Expert Insight
Define a shared capture workflow before filling the touchscreen with shortcuts. Test permissions, destination paths and representative documents, then configure repeat tasks for each user group. The larger feeder saves handling time, but media preparation and software compatibility still determine reliable results.
Buyer’s Guide
✓ Buy it if You need shared A4 duplex batch capture with a large feeder, Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi.
✕ Skip it if You need a pocket scanner, USB-only power or integral flatbed glass.
→ Also consider Destination permissions, network setup, media mix, software support and serviceable roller supplies.