The printer’s physical dimensions, excluding the carton, measure 531 mm in width and 451 mm in depth. The height of the printer is approximately 475 mm and the weight is a hefty 41 lbs (18.6 kg).
For the automatic document feeder (ADF), the document input width ranges from 148 to 215.9 mm and the document input length ranges from 148 to 355.6 mm.
The standard tray paper input can accommodate up to 250 sheets, while the multipurpose tray can hold about 50 sheets.
Brother MFC-8690DW Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
Driver for Mac OS
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.15.dmg | 38.65 MB | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.14.dmg | 38.58 MB | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.13 and 10.12.dmg | 35.18 MB | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.11.dmg | 26.32 MB | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.10.dmg | 28.86 MB | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.9.dmg | 22.67 MB | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.6 to 10.8.dmg | 26.04 MB | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.5.dmg | 4.23 MB | Download |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.15.dmg | 2.28 MB | Download |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.14.dmg | 293.09 MB | Download |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.13.dmg | 293 MB | Download |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.12.dmg | 293.07 MB | Download |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.8 to 10.11.dmg | 294.43 MB | Download |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.7 to 10.10.dmg | 6.53 MB | Download |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.6.dmg | 4.89 MB | Download |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.5 and 10.4.dmg | 2.08 MB | Download |
Specifications
The current ADF function boasts an additional 50-sheet input supply capacity, while the output tray can hold up to 150 sheets of printed pages in a face-down pattern, with one exception in a face-up pattern. This feature integrates perfectly with the processor, yielding high-quality results at a reasonable pace. It’s important to note that the operating environment must be maintained at a temperature between 10 and 32.50C, with humidity levels remaining between 20 and 80% without condensation. The internal memory is capable of processing data sizes up to 64 MB of RAM.
The multifunctional printer boasts an impressive memory storage capacity of 60 hours for backup purposes. Additionally, it supports duplex printing, allowing for printing on both sides of the page. This function is even more secure with the advanced function lock 2.0 version.
The printer’s primary display component is a convenient liquid crystal display (LCD) with a touchscreen feature. It can display up to 16 characters and two lines at maximum, making it easy to navigate and access important information.
The printer is capable of supporting various operating system versions, including Windows XP, 2000 Pro, Server 2003, and Server 2008. It’s not just limited to Windows OS versions, though. The printer is also compatible with Macintosh OS versions, such as OS 10.3.9 and higher.
When it comes to faxing, the printer has an impressive list of features. These include dual access, group dial, paging, and fax forwarding.
To download the Brother MFC-8690DW driver, head over to the Brother website.