Brother ADS-4100 — Duplex Desktop Document Scanner, 35 ppm, 60-Sheet ADF
35 ppm / 70 ipm60-sheet ADFUSB 3.0Card scanning
The Brother ADS-4100 is a compact desktop document scanner that scans both sides of A4 at 35 pages per minute (70 images per minute) from a 60-sheet automatic document feeder. It connects to one computer over SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and is aimed at personal desks, small offices and reception counters that digitise invoices, contracts and forms every day.
A rear USB host port lets you scan straight to a USB flash drive without a PC. The same feeder handles paper from 40 to 200 gsm, long documents up to 5 m, business cards and plastic ID cards up to 1.32 mm thick.
Bundled software includes Brother iPrint&Scan, Kofax Power PDF Standard v3 and Tungsten PaperPort for searchable PDFs, and TWAIN, WIA and SANE drivers let document-management software control it directly.
Before you order: The ADS-4100 is USB only: it has no Ethernet and no Wi-Fi, so it cannot be shared on a network. Brother does not list an ultrasonic double-feed sensor for this model (the network ADS-4300N has one).
What's in the Box
- Scanner with detachable ADF
- AC adapter and power cord
- USB cable
- Quick setup guide, product safety guide and warranty leaflet
What It Means in Practice
- Plug into one PC via USB 3.0 and scan with one key to PDF, JPEG or TIFF.
- Scan to a USB stick from the rear host port when no PC is available.
- Duplex at full speed: a 60-page double-sided batch becomes 120 images in under two minutes.
- Low running power: about 23 W while scanning and around 1.4 W in sleep, per Brother.
- Kensington lock slot for counters and shared areas.
What Will Not Work
- No network or Wi-Fi — other PCs cannot scan to it; choose the ADS-4300N for sharing.
- No ultrasonic double-feed detection listed.
- No flatbed and no A3 — maximum width 215.9 mm (A3 carrier sheet available as an option).
- No display; settings are made in the PC software.
Key Features
35 ppm duplex
70 images per minute in colour and mono from a 60-sheet ADF.
USB 3.0 + scan to USB
Fast PC connection plus direct scanning to a flash drive.
Cards and long paper
ID and business cards, 40–200 gsm paper and sheets up to 5 m.
Software bundle
Kofax Power PDF, PaperPort and iPrint&Scan for searchable PDFs.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
ADS4100RE1 |
| EAN/GTIN |
4977766814492 |
| MPN |
ADS4100RE1 |
| Brand |
Brother |
| Scanning |
| Speed (A4) |
35 ppm simplex, 70 ipm duplex (colour and mono) |
| ADF capacity |
60 sheets (80 g/m²) |
| Sensor |
Dual CIS, LED light source |
| Optical resolution |
600 x 600 dpi (interpolated 1200 x 1200) |
| Colour depth |
48-bit input / 24-bit output |
| Document size |
Width 50.8–215.9 mm, length 50.8–355.6 mm; long paper up to 5000 mm |
| Paper weight |
40–200 gsm |
| Cards |
Plastic ISO cards up to 1.32 mm, business cards |
| Connectivity & software |
| Interfaces |
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (micro-B), USB 2.0 host |
| Scan to |
PC, image, USB flash drive |
| File formats |
PDF, TIFF, JPEG |
| Drivers |
Windows TWAIN/WIA; macOS TWAIN/ICA; Linux SANE |
| OS |
Windows 11/10/8.1, Windows Server, macOS 10.14+, Linux |
| Physical & power |
| Display |
None (keys) |
| Power consumption |
About 23 W scanning, 5.4 W ready, 1.4 W sleep |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) |
299.5 x 215.9 x 190.5 mm |
| Weight |
2.60 kg |
| Options |
Roller kit PRK-A3001, A3 carrier sheet |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Manufacturer warranty per Brother terms — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I share it on the office network?
No. It connects to one computer over USB. The ADS-4300N adds Gigabit LAN for sharing.
Can it scan without a computer?
Yes, to a USB flash drive inserted in the rear host port.
Does it work on a Mac?
Yes, with TWAIN/ICA drivers and Brother iPrint&Scan Desktop.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
The ADS-4100 is the right size for one desk: fast duplex, card scanning and good PDF software without paying for networking. Scanning to a stick works well with our
USB flash drives.
✓ Buy it if one person scans daily batches from a single PC and wants fast duplex with searchable PDFs.
✕ Skip it if several users need to scan to network folders — choose the ADS-4300N.
→ Also consider the Brother ADS-4300N with Gigabit LAN, 80-sheet ADF and ultrasonic double-feed detection.
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