The Brother MFC-290C printer boasts a print engine technology that’s perfect for producing vivid colors. What’s more, this technology is complemented by a CIS scanning method to ensure that high-speed scanning doesn’t compromise on quality. Speaking of dimensions, this model measures 390 mm in width and 375 mm in depth. It stands at 180 mm in height and weighs in at 7.8 kg, making it a compact and lightweight option.
Brother MFC-290C Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Full Driver and Software Package for Windows 8 8.1 10 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 43.82 MB | |
| Full Driver and Software Package for Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 43.49 MB | |
| Full Driver and Software Package for Windows vista xp 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 40.80 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows 8 8.1 10 32 bit.EXE | 15.73 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows 8 8.1 10 11 64 bit.EXE | 16.21 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows 7 32 bit.EXE | 15.62 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows 7 64 bit.EXE | 16.11 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows vista xp 32 bit.EXE | 6.87 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows vista xp 64 bit.EXE | 7.08 MB |
Driver for Mac OS
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.15.dmg | 28.10 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.14.dmg | 28.11 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.13 and 10.12.dmg | 28.43 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.11.dmg | 29.53 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.10.dmg | 29.28 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.9.dmg | 39.53 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.8.dmg | 37.47 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.7 and 10.6.dmg | 29.22 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.5.dmg | 35.56 MB | |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.15.dmg | 2.28 MB | |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.14.dmg | 293.09 MB | |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.13.dmg | 293 MB | |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.12.dmg | 293.07 MB | |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.8 to 10.11.dmg | 294.43 MB | |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.7 to 10.10.dmg | 6.53 MB | |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.6.dmg | 4.89 MB | |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.5 and 10.4.dmg | 2.08 MB |
Specifications
The printer boasts a paper tray for input with an impressive capacity of 100 sheets of plain paper, each with a weight of 80 gsm. For those who require even more paper, the additional supply can accommodate up to 15 pages thanks to the automatic document feeder (ADF) feature.
When it comes to output, this printer is capable of handling approximately 50 sheets of the same paperweight.
For those who need to scan documents, the input width through the scanner glass is approximately 215.9 mm, while the input height is 297 mm. However, the ADF feature provides even more flexibility, allowing for an input width range between 5.8 and 8.5 inches, and a height range between 5.8 and 14 inches.
With these impressive specifications, it’s clear that this printer is more than capable of handling a wide range of printing and scanning needs with ease.
The available PC interface connection options comprise a standard USB 2.0 hi-speed port that necessitates a suitable cable. To avert interference, the USB cable should not exceed 2 meters or 6 feet in length. The printer device flaunts an internal memory capacity of up to 32 MB of RAM, which boosts the internal processor. To attain peak performance from the printer, the ambient temperature should read between 10 and 350C. Nevertheless, to obtain the finest print quality, the temperature must be maintained at 20 to 330C.
The faxing feature’s modem speed is approximately 14400 bps, and transmission speed takes about 6 seconds. The coding method compatibility includes MH, MR, MMR, and JPEG formats. In addition, the printer has the capability to broadcast messages in black and white to over 90 different locations. To get the Brother MFC-290C driver, visit the Brother website.