Within the Brother model family series, you can find the HL-6470DW, HL-6470DWT, HL6180DW, and HL6180DWT models. These printers share a similar set of features and all utilize laser print technology. They also employ the electrophotographic print method, which maximizes print resource utilization.
The Brother HL-6180DW model, in particular, boasts an impressive internal memory capacity of up to 128 MB for storage and processing. But that’s not all – it also has the capability to expand its memory up to 256 MB through a single slot with DDR2 SO-DIMM (144-pin) feature.
Brother HL-6180DW Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Full Driver and Software Package for Windows 11 10 8.1 8 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 34.50 MB | |
| Full Driver and Software Package for Windows 7 vista xp 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 32.72 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows 8 8.1 10 32 bit.EXE | 5.75 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows 8 8.1 10 11 64 bit.EXE | 5.99 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows 7 vista xp 32 bit.EXE | 5.75 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows 7 vista xp 64 bit.EXE | 5.99 MB |
Driver for Mac OS
| Filename | Size | Download |
| printer Driver for Macintosh 10.15.dmg | 38.65 MB | |
| printer Driver for Macintosh 10.14.dmg | 38.58 MB | |
| printer Driver for Macintosh 10.13 and 10.12.dmg | 35.18 MB | |
| printer Driver for Macintosh 10.11.dmg | 26.32 MB | |
| printer Driver for Macintosh 10.10.dmg | 28.86 MB | |
| CUPS printer Driver for Macintosh 10.9.dmg | 22.67 MB | |
| CUPS printer Driver for Macintosh 10.6 to 10.8.dmg | 26.04 MB | |
| CUPS printer Driver for Macintosh 10.5.dmg | 7.09 MB |
Specifications
The Brother HL-6180DW printer boasts a liquid crystal display component that can display up to 16 characters in a single line arrangement. For optimal and secure performance, it’s recommended to keep the power source between 110 and 120 volts. The printer’s power consumption is dependent on the ongoing processes, such as normal mode printing that uses 727 watts of energy. Additionally, it offers a quiet mode printing option that uses 342 watts and an active mode that consumes only 4.9 watts.
The power usage for sleep mode is a mere 2.9 watts, while deep sleep demands 4.9 watts at an average temperature of 250C. However, when the printer is operating at maximum capacity, the power consumption skyrockets to a staggering 1200 watts.
The physical dimensions of the printer’s sides measure 14.6 inches in width and 15.1 inches in depth, with a height of roughly 11.3 inches and a weight of 25.4 lbs, or approximately 11.5 kg.
The Brother HL-6180DW printer boasts a versatile range of supported paper types including plain, recycled, and thin papers. In addition to standard sizes such as A4, letter, A5, B5, A6, executive, and label, this printer also accommodates custom-based paper sizes. The maximum paper tray capacity for input load is an impressive 500 sheets of plain paper. For a seamless printing experience, we recommend downloading the Brother HL-6180DW driver from the official Brother website. Simply click on this link to get started.