This printer utilizes inkjet thermal print technology to effectively utilize printer resources. The unique print heads feature piezo technology and 210 nozzles, with an additional three for color printing. To enhance performance, the printer is equipped with an internal memory capacity of 128 MB of RAM, which optimizes the processor’s capabilities and allows for high-speed printing.
Brother MFC-J870DW Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Printer Full Drivers for Windows 7 8 8.1 10 vista xp 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 143.85 MB |
Driver for Mac OS
| Filename | Size | Download |
| printer drivers for mac 10.15.dmg | 38.69 MB | |
| printer drivers for mac 10.14.dmg | 38.44 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.13 and 10.12.dmg | 38.53 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.11.dmg | 33.95 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.10.dmg | 38.53 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.9.dmg | 37.76 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.6 to 10.8.dmg | 22.43 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 | 293.23 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 |
Specifications
The control panel and display feature of this device is equipped with a liquid crystal display (LCD) that measures approximately 2.7 inches diagonally as a TFT color touchscreen and a touch panel. The power input range for this printer is between 100 and 120 volts of an alternating current (AC) with a frequency of 50/60 Hz.
To conserve energy, the printer has a sleep mode that uses only 1.2 watts, while an even more efficient method uses just 0.2 watts of power. When printing or copying, the device consumes approximately 19 watts of energy, but in active mode, it requires only 4 watts.
The physical dimensions of the printer measure at approximately 7.1 inches (180 mm) in height and 14.7 inches (374 mm) in depth. Notably, the printer has a width of 16.1 inches (410 mm) and a weight of 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg).
To ensure optimal print quality, the printer should be operated within a temperature range of 20 to 330C. While the standard operating temperature range is between 10 and 350C, it is recommended to maintain a lower temperature for better results. Additionally, the humidity level during operations and for the best print quality output should be kept between 20 to 80% without any condensation.
The Brother MFC-J870DW printer boasts an automatic document feeder (ADF) that can hold up to 20 sheets of plain paper weighing 80 gsm at max. Supported media types include glossy, transparency, coated, and plain sheets, and sizes range from standard to custom. A4, A5, monarch, folio, and envelopes are all covered. To download the Brother MFC-J870DW driver, visit the Brother website.