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Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner vs Brother DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 17identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

The Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner has 0.08 mm more card thickness (max) than the Brother DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner (1.32 mm vs 1.24 mm). The Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner has 21.7 W more power consumption (typical) than the Brother DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner (25 W vs 3.3 W). The Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner has 0.9 W more power consumption (standby) than the Brother DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner (2.3 W vs 1.4 W). Only the Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner has built-in display. Scanner type: ADF scanner on the Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner, Sheet-fed scanner on the Brother DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner.

  • Scanner type
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:ADF scanner
    • DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner:Sheet-fed scanner
  • Built-in display
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:Yes
    • DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner:No
  • Scan file formats
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:JPEG, PDF, TIFF
    • DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner:PDF, TIFF, JPG
  • Scan drivers
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:SANE, TWAIN, WIA
    • DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner:ICA, SANE, TWAIN, WIA
  • Card thickness (max)
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:1.32 mm
    • DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner:1.24 mm
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:25 W
    • DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner:3.3 W
  • Power supply type
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:DC
    • DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner:USB
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:2.3 W
    • DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner:1.4 W

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Comparison of ADS-4550W, DS-740DE
102 specifications
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ADS-4550W ADF scanner

Model ADS-4550W

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Scanningidentical
Optical scanning resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Colour scanningYesYes
Duplex scanningYesYes
Input colour depth48 bit48 bit
Output colour depth24 bit24 bit
Output greyscale depthKnown for one8 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for one35 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
ADF scan speed (colour, A4)Known for one35 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for one70 ipmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex ADF scan speed (colour, A4)Known for one70 ipmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source215.9 x 1828.8 mm
Enhanced scan resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Greyscale levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256
Black/white scanning colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrayscale, Monochrome
Design2 differ
Scanner typeDiffersADF scannerSheet-fed scanner
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
Display diagonalKnown for one7.11 cm (2.8")Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for oneButtons, TouchUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Sensor typeKnown for oneDual CISUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan file formatsDiffersJPEG, PDF, TIFFPDF, TIFF, JPG
Daily duty cycle (max)Known for one5250 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one105000 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan toDiffersE-mail Server, FTP, Image, Network folder, PC, SMB, USBE-mail, File
Scan driversDiffersSANE, TWAIN, WIAICA, SANE, TWAIN, WIA
Sound pressure level (max)Known for one59 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanning noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 dB
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Input capacityidentical
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one60 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Scanning media types supportedDiffersBusiness Card, Plain paper, Plastic Card, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paperBusiness Card, Plain paper, Plastic Card, Photo paper
Long-paper modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA3, A4Unknown — not stated by the source
Card thickness (max)Differs1.32 mm1.24 mm
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightKnown for one40 - 200 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
Maximum scan widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.6 cm
Maximum scan lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source182.9 cm
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, EAP-FAST, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, TLS, WPA-PSK, WPA-PSK2, WPA3-SAE, WPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneApple AirPrint, Brother Mobile ConnectUnknown — not stated by the source
IPv6 supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneDHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS, DNS Resolver, mDNS, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, ICMP, Web Services (Scan), HTTP/HTTPS server, LLMNR responder, SNTP ClientUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for oneRA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, Web Services(Scan), SNTP Client, HTTP/HTTPS server, ICMPv6Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs25 W3.3 W
Power supply typeDiffersDCUSB
Power consumption (standby)Differs2.3 W1.4 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.1 W0.01 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one1.7 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one1.9 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one24 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers300 mm301 mm
DepthDiffers630 mm45.3 mm
HeightDiffers290 mm63 mm
WeightDiffers2.7 kg637 g
Folded widthKnown for one30 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Folded depthKnown for one15.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Folded heightKnown for one15.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers391 mm377 mm
Package depthDiffers243 mm162 mm
Package heightDiffers320 mm76 mm
Package weightDiffers4.5 kg1.03 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Warranty cardYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ADF paper chuteKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersAC, USBMicro-USB
Quick start guideYesYes
System requirements1 differ
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Other featuresidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneGS mark, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media widthKnown for one50.8 - 215.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum media lengthKnown for one5 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for one1200 x 1200 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Product dimensions when closed (WxDxH)Known for one300 x 216 x 191 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Pallet typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 x 1200 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84716070
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.7 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source286 kg

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