--- product_id: 188160357 title: "Brother DS-640 Document Scanner, USB 3.0, DSMobile," brand: "brother" price: "B/.522" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Brother" url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/188160357-brother-ds-640-document-scanner-usb-3-0-dsmobile store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # USB 3.0 powered, no external power needed Compact 7.6x16.2x37.7 cm Scans up to 15 pages/min Brother DS-640 Document Scanner, USB 3.0, DSMobile, **Brand:** brother **Price:** B/.522 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Scan Fast, Work Smart, Stay Mobile! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Brother DS-640 Document Scanner, USB 3.0, DSMobile, by brother - **How much does it cost?** B/.522 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/188160357-brother-ds-640-document-scanner-usb-3-0-dsmobile) ## Best For - brother enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted brother brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Smart Software Suite:** Industry-leading tools included to organize, compress, and share your scans seamlessly - β€’ **Speed Meets Precision:** Scan crisp, searchable PDFs at 15 pages per minuteβ€”beat deadlines on the go - β€’ **Plug & Play Simplicity:** USB 3.0 connectivity means instant setup and power anywhere, anytime - β€’ **Ultra-Portable Powerhouse:** Lightweight 390g design fits your mobile lifestyle effortlessly - β€’ **Versatile Document Handling:** From A4 sheets to receipts and ID cards, scan all your essentials with ease ## Overview The Brother DS-640 is a compact, lightweight handheld document scanner delivering up to 15 pages per minute at 1200 dpi resolution. Powered via USB 3.0, it offers true portability without sacrificing quality. Ideal for professionals on the move, it handles various media types including A4 documents, receipts, and ID cards. Bundled with advanced scanning software, it streamlines digitization and document management, making it a top choice for efficient mobile productivity. ## Description Compact, lightweight DS-640 scanner ideal for scanning documents anywhere. Capture high-quality scans up to 15 ppm with USB power for maximum portability. Review: Good Buy - Brilliant product, easy setup, works well and scans to a high quality! Review: Impressed with the performance given the size and price - I confess to being sceptical, having read a few reviews of this, but overall I've been impressed. The unit is highly portable. As another reviewer mentioned, there's no case (not even a cloth one) to protect it, which might be a detractor given its intended portability. I bought this as a cheap scanner to digitise a number of reports more quickly than using my existing (old) flatbed. Windows 11 recognised the device immediately, but I downloaded the software bundle from the Brother website in order to use the main scanning utility and update the firmware, the latter of which was quick and simple. I didn't install either the PaperPort software or Kofax Power PDF standard, the latter of which is only a free trial. Changing the scanning settings is really easy in the iPrint&Scan software, and creating a single document from multiple pages is straightforward having ticked the Continuous Scan option in the settings under Feed Control. Using this, it's a simple case of pushing the next page into the scanner after the last and the unit automatically pulls it in. Once you're done, hit Finish and the PDF save options appear. I scanned a 50 page (single sided) report, generating a single searchable PDF, in about 5 minutes. This is much quicker than the hour or so I'd anticipate it would take to do the same on my flatbed scanner. The quality of the document at 300x300 dpi was good; plenty sufficient for a document. Invariably a flatbed scanner (and one more modern than mine) would produce higher resolution images, which is possibly an advantage for scanning photos, but for quick and decent scans of documents and images this is perfect. I only have two "niggles" with this product: a) the paper guide slider moves very easily, which can make the paper feed in slightly crooked, although the de-skew function is good here, and with a little practice it didn't prove and issue. I used a small piece of blu tack just to hold it in place, which worked fine. b) the PDF creation software doesn't have a great compression algorithm. The 50 page PDF I created was 20mb. I ran it through ABBYY PDF editor and even on high quality it shrunk it down to around 4mb. Overall, I would recommend this product if you want a decent portable scanner that'll make digitising documents quick and easy. If you want high resolution scans of photos, you're going to want a flatbed. ## Features - SMALL AND COMPACT DESIGN: The small and compact design, makes the DSmobile DS-640 ideal where space is limited, A great option for reception areas and working on the go - MAXIMISE PRODUCTIVITY WHILST ON THE MOVE: Easily scan documents up to 15 pages per minute - GREAT FOR PORTABILITY: Powered directly with USB3.0 for portability, so can be used in-field, on the train or when working remotely - VERSATILE: Easily scan A4 documents, receipts and ID cards - INDUSTRY LEADING SOFTWARE: The DS-640 includes a valuable package of scanning software to help you manage and distribute information as well as reduce the need to store and reference hard copy documents ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B083ML7X9B | | Best Sellers Rank | 4,253 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 3 in Document Scanners | | Box Contents | 1 piece | | Brand | Brother | | Brand Name | Brother | | Color Depth | Output: 24bit Bits | | Connectivity technology | USB, 3.1 Gen 1 | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,997 Reviews | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04977766800495 | | Greyscale Depth | 8-bit | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 7.6D x 16.2W x 37.7H centimetres | | Item Type Name | Portable Document Scanner | | Item Weight | 390 Grams | | Manufacturer | Brother | | Media Type | Business Card, ID Card, Paper, Photo, Receipt | | Minimum System Requirements | Windows, macOS | | Model Name | DS-640 | | Model name | DS-640 | | Network Connectivity Technology | USB, 3.1 Gen 1 | | Optical Sensor Technology | Other | | Product Warranty | 3 Years | | Product dimensions | 7.6D x 16.2W x 37.7H centimetres | | Resolution | 1200 dpi | | Scanner Type | Handheld scanner | | Scanner type | Handheld scanner | | Standard Sheet Capacity | 1 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Wattage | 2.3 watts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Brother - **Colour depth:** Output: 24bit Bits - **Connectivity technology:** USB, 3.1 Gen 1 - **Item weight:** 390 Grams - **Model name:** DS-640 - **Product dimensions:** 7.6D x 16.2W x 37.7H centimetres - **Resolution:** 1200 dpi - **Scanner type:** Handheld scanner - **Standard sheet capacity:** 1 - **Wattage:** 2.3 watts ## Images ![Brother DS-640 Document Scanner, USB 3.0, DSMobile, - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51M0-9ixsxL.jpg) ![Brother DS-640 Document Scanner, USB 3.0, DSMobile, - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BPdvO8fAL.jpg) ![Brother DS-640 Document Scanner, USB 3.0, DSMobile, - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lxb2ffxkL.jpg) ![Brother DS-640 Document Scanner, USB 3.0, DSMobile, - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-VlAl+4vL.jpg) ![Brother DS-640 Document Scanner, USB 3.0, DSMobile, - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81f301T5xXL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this scanner battery powered?** A: The DSmobile DS-640 scanner is powered by the USB connection of the computer used when scanning. **Q: Does this model scan double-sided or single-sided only?** A: The DSmobile DS-640 is a single-sided scanner, for double-sided scan see the DS-740D or DS-940DW. **Q: If you have a document of 10 pages will it save the pages as one document or multiple pages?** A: The scanner will create a multi or single page document. If you are scanning 10 pages and require 1 PDF document then you would just select this option. **Q: Does this scanner scan colour documents and save them as colour documents?** A: Yes, the DSmobile DS-640 scans colour documents including photos and graphs. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Buy *by M***Y on 20 June 2026* Brilliant product, easy setup, works well and scans to a high quality! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressed with the performance given the size and price *by C***H on 6 January 2023* I confess to being sceptical, having read a few reviews of this, but overall I've been impressed. The unit is highly portable. As another reviewer mentioned, there's no case (not even a cloth one) to protect it, which might be a detractor given its intended portability. I bought this as a cheap scanner to digitise a number of reports more quickly than using my existing (old) flatbed. Windows 11 recognised the device immediately, but I downloaded the software bundle from the Brother website in order to use the main scanning utility and update the firmware, the latter of which was quick and simple. I didn't install either the PaperPort software or Kofax Power PDF standard, the latter of which is only a free trial. Changing the scanning settings is really easy in the iPrint&Scan software, and creating a single document from multiple pages is straightforward having ticked the Continuous Scan option in the settings under Feed Control. Using this, it's a simple case of pushing the next page into the scanner after the last and the unit automatically pulls it in. Once you're done, hit Finish and the PDF save options appear. I scanned a 50 page (single sided) report, generating a single searchable PDF, in about 5 minutes. This is much quicker than the hour or so I'd anticipate it would take to do the same on my flatbed scanner. The quality of the document at 300x300 dpi was good; plenty sufficient for a document. Invariably a flatbed scanner (and one more modern than mine) would produce higher resolution images, which is possibly an advantage for scanning photos, but for quick and decent scans of documents and images this is perfect. I only have two "niggles" with this product: a) the paper guide slider moves very easily, which can make the paper feed in slightly crooked, although the de-skew function is good here, and with a little practice it didn't prove and issue. I used a small piece of blu tack just to hold it in place, which worked fine. b) the PDF creation software doesn't have a great compression algorithm. The 50 page PDF I created was 20mb. I ran it through ABBYY PDF editor and even on high quality it shrunk it down to around 4mb. Overall, I would recommend this product if you want a decent portable scanner that'll make digitising documents quick and easy. If you want high resolution scans of photos, you're going to want a flatbed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for what it is *by T***K on 31 December 2020* Lets start with the obvious that I've seen in a few reviews here. This is a portable scanner, its designed to be light, small and easy to use and it meets all of these but with this you are bound to see a compromise and this comes in the guise of scan quality and alignment. These aren't negative points and I'll explain below. This is not a flatbed scanner and as such won't be as good and won't scan quite as well, but it's not meant to, it's a mobile device! Scan Quality - The default setting for most of the document types this scanner is aimed at is great, you can adjust the setting to a higher DPI (and therefore better scan) but this does 2 things, 1 reduces some of the auto features (like deskew) and 2 slows the scan time slightly. Alignment - You can get it almost spot on with a little patience, but for 99% of the time making sure the alignment guide is in the right setting for your document means your scan will be almost straight. And in all fairness after many years of flatbed scanners and high end document feeder scanners it's no worse than most of those. As with any device, if you take your time you get better results. I'm using the Brother software designed for the Mac from the Mac App Store (I'm running it on Big Sur with no issues) and the drivers from the Brother site - everything works perfectly with no issues. But as with everything there is a little bit of learning and once you've set things up it'll work very well for you. Workflow scanning - I've set up 2 workflows, one for PDFs and one for JPGs, I've set the scan location, filename settings etc. Works like a treat, single page PDF or a JPG is just a single click. Multi-page scanning - I've seen a couple of people mention this is difficult and hard to do, well actually it's not, it's really simple. Open the iPrint&Scan app and hit the scan button (not any of the workflows you may have setup) and scan the first sheet, you'll see a button on the screen that says 'Add Page' click this, scan your next page and repeat. You then select the save location, document type, filename and folder and you have a multipage scanned document. It's neat, it's small, it takes up very little room and it works very well. ## Frequently Bought Together - Brother DS-640 Mobile Scanner | A4 | USB Power | 15 ppm | Color | Black/White | Dsmobile | Scan to USB - XANAD Hard Case for Brother DS-640D / DS-740 / DS-940DW / DS-720D / Doxie Go SE Document Scanner (Grey Lining) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/188160357-brother-ds-640-document-scanner-usb-3-0-dsmobile](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/188160357-brother-ds-640-document-scanner-usb-3-0-dsmobile) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-08-15*