The printer’s physical dimensions, sans carton, measure 531 mm in width and 451 mm in depth. It stands at approximately 475 mm in height and weighs 18.3 kg (roughly 40.3 lbs). The paper input tray accommodates widths ranging from 148 to 215.9 mm and lengths ranging from 148 to 355.6 mm. The standard tray can hold up to 250 sheets of plain paper, while the multipurpose tray and automatic document feeder can hold up to 50 sheets each. For output, the plate can hold up to 150 sheets of plain paper in a face-down pattern and one sheet in a face-up fashion.
Brother MFC-8480DN Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Drivers for Windows 8 8.1 10 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 44.29 MB | |
| Drivers for Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 43.62 MB | |
| Drivers for Windows vista xp 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 53.89 MB |
Driver for Mac OS
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.15.dmg | 38.65 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.14.dmg | 38.58 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.13 and 10.12.dmg | 35.18 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.11.dmg | 26.32 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.10.dmg | 28.86 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.9.dmg | 22.67 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.6 to 10.8.dmg | 26.04 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.5.dmg | 5.85 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.dmg | 2.08 MB |
Specifications
The printer supports various operating system versions, such as Windows 2000, XP home edition, XP professional, Server 2003, and Server 2008. Additionally, it supports Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher versions.
One of the printer’s exceptional features is its duplex printing capability, enabling it to print on both sides of the page. However, it’s worth noting that this feature only applies to printing and not scanning.
Furthermore, the printer has a secure function lock version 2.0, ensuring that sensitive data remains protected. It also has an LCD component with a display screen that can show up to 22 characters and five lines in a full dot mode.
In conclusion, this printer is a reliable choice for those who need to print documents on both sides of the page and prioritize security measures. Its LCD component is also a plus, providing users with clear and concise information.
The printer’s faxing mode boasts exceptional features, including a modem speed of 33600 bps and a transmission speed of approximately 2 seconds. It also supports a coding system that accommodates JBIG, MR, MH, and MMR formats. The color depth can reach 256 levels with an 8-bit grayscale depth and even a delayed timer of up to 50.
Furthermore, the faxing feature can work for broadcasting up to 390 locations and store up to 500 pages of memory. With one-touch dials, speed dials, dual access, and an error correction mode (ECM), the machine offers a comprehensive range of options for all your faxing needs.
To enjoy these features, download the Brother MFC-8480DN driver from the Brother website now.