Printing is a vital aspect for both personal and professional purposes, and this device is equipped to handle both with ease. The print engine utilizes advanced color inkjet technology and a CIS scanning method to ensure high-quality results every time. Its dimensions measure at a height of 222 mm, a depth of 403 mm, and a width of 440 mm, while its weight is approximately 9.6 kg. The scanner glass accommodates a document input width of 8.5 inches, while the document input height is 297 mm.
Brother MFC-5490CN 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) | 43.89 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) | 40.90 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 | 6.75 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows vista xp 64 bit.EXE | 6.95 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 10.6 and 10.7.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 is equipped with an input tray specifically designed for the main paper supply, capable of accommodating up to 150 sheets of plain paper. Additionally, it boasts an automatic document feeder (ADF) with a capacity of up to 50 pages. As for the output paper tray, it can hold up to 50 pages of printed sheets, arranged in a face-down pattern. It’s important to note that the maximum weight of paper for both the input and output tray options is 80 gsm, or the equivalent of 20 lbs.
The PC interface options for the Brother printer device encompass USB 2.0 hi-speed connectivity, necessitating a USB cable of no more than 2 meters in length, or the Ethernet UTP cable of category 5 or higher. To ensure optimal functionality, the printer boasts an internal memory capacity of 40MB of RAM, which couples with the processor to deliver first-rate quality. During operations, it is imperative to maintain a temperature range of 10 to 350C in the printer’s environment.
The recommended storage temperature lies in the range of 20 to 330C. In order to achieve optimal printing quality, it is advised to maintain a humidity level of 20 to 80%, without any condensation. The faxing feature is equipped with a modem speed of 33600 bps and has a transmission speed of approximately 3 seconds. For color faxing, the supported format is JPEG. The coding method for monochrome printing supports MH, MR, and MMR formats. To download the Brother MFC-5490CN driver, please visit the Brother website.