Brother 1600W Wireless USB Document Scanner
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| Identifiers | |
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| Model | Brother ADS1600W |
| MPN | Brother ADS1600W |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Key Features | |
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Colour scanning Indicates whether a scanner can perform color scans. The value is "Yes" if the device supports color scanning, and "No" if it only performs monochrome scans.
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Yes |
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Custom media length The linear dimension of the media that a device can handle, expressed as a range in millimetres (mm). It represents the minimum and maximum size of paper or other media supported by the product.
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70 - 297 mm |
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Depth The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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103 mm |
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Display The visual technology used by the product’s screen, such as LCD, LED, OLED, TFT or analog. It indicates the underlying display panel that determines image quality, color reproduction and power consumption.
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LCD |
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Display Diagonal The measurement of a display’s diagonal, expressed in inches or centimeters. It represents the overall visual area available for content and is commonly used to compare monitors, televisions, laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices.
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6.6 cm (2.6") |
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Duplex Scanning Indicates whether a device can scan both sides of a sheet in a single pass. A value of "Yes" means the scanner automatically captures the front and back of each page, while "No" indicates that only one side can be scanned at a time.
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Yes |
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Height The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
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84 mm |
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Input colour depth The number of distinct colours that a device can capture or process from an input source, expressed as an integer value such as "48 bit" or "24 bit". This metric indicates the richness and fidelity of colour reproduction for scanned images or captured media.
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30 bit |
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Internal memory The total amount of internal memory available in a device, expressed as a data size such as megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB). It indicates how much information the component can hold for active processes and affects multitasking performance.
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256 MB |
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Letter Indicates whether the product supports or is compatible with the Letter paper size (8.5" x 11"), commonly used in North America.
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Yes |
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Linux operating systems supported List of Linux operating systems that the product is compatible with, including specific versions and architectures when relevant. Each value represents a distinct Linux distribution or kernel version supported by the hardware or software.
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Yes |
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Mac operating systems supported A list of macOS operating system versions that the product supports or is compatible with, such as "macOS 10.15 Catalina", "macOS 11 Big Sur" or newer releases. Each entry represents a distinct OS version that can run on or be supported by the device.
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Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard,Mac OS X 10.7 Lion,Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A4 |
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Maximum scan size The largest document dimension that a scanner can capture in a single pass, expressed as width by height (e.g., 216 × 356 mm). This value indicates the maximum area the device can scan without needing to cut or stitch images.
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210 x 297 mm |
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Mobile Printing Technologies A comma‑separated list of mobile printing services or protocols that a device can use to send print jobs from smartphones, tablets or other mobile devices. Typical values include Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service and similar cloud‑based solutions.
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Brother iPrint & Scan |
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Optical scanning resolution The pixel dimensions of a scanner’s optical sensor, expressed as width by height (e.g., 1200×2400). It indicates how many pixels can be captured per scan and determines the sharpness and detail of scanned images.
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600 x 600 DPI |
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Output colour depth The number of distinct colours that a device’s output can represent, expressed as an integer followed by the unit "bit" (e.g., 24 bit). This metric indicates the richness and fidelity of colour reproduction for images or video sent to the device.
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24 bit |
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Package depth The linear measurement from front to back or top to bottom of a product’s packaging, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the packaged item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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170 mm |
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Package Height The vertical dimension of a product’s packaging measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and helps customers assess how tall the package will be when stored or shipped.
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207 mm |
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Package width The horizontal measurement of a product’s packaging, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the package is from one side to the other and helps customers assess fit for storage, shipping, or display.
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380 mm |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.25 W |
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Power supply type The type of electrical supply that powers the device, such as mains AC, DC, USB, battery, or a combination of these options.
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AC |
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Processor frequency The fundamental operating frequency of a processor, expressed in hertz (Hz). It indicates the speed at which the CPU runs under normal conditions and is typically reported in gigahertz (GHz) or megahertz (MHz). This value helps users compare performance potential across different models.
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288 MHz |
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Scan drivers A list of communication interfaces or software protocols that a scanner can use to transfer scanned images to a computer or network, such as TWAIN, WIA, SANE, ICA, ISIS, and others. Each entry represents an available option for connecting the device to capture software.
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ICA,ISIS,TWAIN,WIA |
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Scan file formats A list of file extensions that a scanner can produce or accept when digitizing documents, such as JPG, PDF, TIFF, BMP, PNG, RTF, CSV, HTML, OCR, XPS, TXT and XLS. The values are comma‑separated strings representing each supported format.
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JPG,PDF,TIFF |
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Scan to A list of destinations or methods to which a device can send scanned documents, such as email, FTP, cloud services, USB storage, or local PC. Each option represents a supported transfer protocol or target location for the scanned output.
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Cloud,E-mail,E-mail Server,File,FTP,Image,OCR,USB |
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Scanner type The functional configuration of a scanner, indicating how documents are fed into the device. Common types include flatbed scanners with automatic document feeders (ADF), sheet‑fed scanners, single‑pass or dual‑pass ADFs, and specialized modes such as 1D/2D barcode readers. This attribute helps users understand whether the scanner can handle single pages, multiple pages automatically, or specific scanning formats.
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ADF scanner |
| Scanning media types supported | Business Card,Plastic Card |
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Scanning noise level The sound intensity produced by a device while it is performing scanning operations, expressed in decibels (dB). This value helps users assess how quiet the scanner will be during normal use and compare noise levels across models.
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47 dB |
| Sensor type | Dual CIS |
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Standard interfaces A list of the physical or logical interfaces that a device can use to connect with other devices, such as USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, RS‑232, RJ‑45, Parallel, and similar standards.
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USB 1.1,USB 2.0,Wireless LAN |
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USB port Indicates the presence and quantity of USB connectors on a product. The value is typically an integer representing how many USB ports are available, regardless of type or version.
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Yes |
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USB Version The generation and version of the USB standard supported by a product, expressed as a numeric revision followed optionally by descriptive suffixes such as "Gen 1" or "Gen 2". This attribute indicates the maximum data transfer rate and compatibility with USB devices.
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2.0 |
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Weight The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
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1.6 kg |
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Wi-Fi Indicates whether the product has built‑in Wi‑Fi capability, allowing it to connect to wireless networks without requiring external adapters or dongles.
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Yes |
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Width The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
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285 mm |

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