This offering is a prime choice for those seeking a premium product that boasts an array of functionalities. Among its notable features is the body design that features a control panel that can be slightly adjusted for optimal user comfort. Additionally, the control buttons are intuitively placed for easy access. The device also comes equipped with a liquid crystal display (LCD) touchscreen that incorporates a thin-film transistor (TFT) color touch panel. The panel measures about 1.8 inches (44.9 mm) diagonally, providing ample space for user interaction.
Brother MFC-J485DW Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Full Driver and Software Package for Windows 11 10 8.1 8 7 vista xp 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 357.83 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows 11 10 8.1 8 7 vista xp 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE | 44.98 MB |
Driver for Mac OS
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Full Software Package for Mac 10.14.dmg | 47.57 MB | |
| Full Software Package for Mac 10.11 to 10.13.dmg | 47.50 MB | |
| Full Software Package for Mac 10.9 to 10.13.dmg | 47.51 MB | |
| Full Software Package for Mac 10.8.dmg | 45.37 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.15.dmg | 26.91 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.14.dmg | 26.91 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.11 to 10.13.dmg | 26.97 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.8 to 10.13.dmg | 28.49 MB | |
| ICA Scanner Driver for Mac 12.dmg | 2.53 MB | |
| ICA Scanner Driver for Mac 11.dmg | 2.50 MB | |
| ICA Scanner Driver for Mac 10.15.dmg | 2.28 MB | |
| Scanner Driver for Mac 10.14.dmg | 293.09 MB | |
| Scanner Driver for Mac 10.13.dmg | 293.23 MB | |
| Scanner Driver for Mac 10.12.dmg | 293.07 MB | |
| Scanner Driver for Mac 10.8 to 10.11.dmg | 294.43 MB |
Specifications
The Brother MFC-J485DW printer is equipped with a thermal inkjet print technology that boasts a piezo print head with 210 nozzles. This feature is particularly crucial for black and white printing, while color printing necessitates three distinct components of the same caliber. These nozzles play a significant role in printing in cyan, yellow, and magenta colors for superior output quality.
In terms of memory capacity, this printer can store up to 128 MB of RAM in its internal memory. Moreover, it also has a processor that is optimized for this purpose.
The printing device is equipped with a power supply that delivers a voltage of 100-120 Volts at a frequency of 50/60 Hz. The amount of energy used by the printer varies depending on its operation mode. Copying, for example, consumes around 20 watts of power, while active mode requires 3.5 watts. Alternatively, the sleep mode consumes approximately 1.2 watts, while turning off the printer only requires 0.2 watts of power.
The printing device’s dimensions comprise of a 6.8-inch depth and an 8.9-inch height. However, the printer’s width measures approximately 15.7 inches with closed trays and 16.2 inches for open trays. Additionally, the weight of this printer is approximately 18.1 lbs.
This printer boasts an automatic document feeder (ADF) that supplements the input loading capacity, making it a compelling choice for offices with high volume printing needs.
To download the Brother MFC-J485DW driver, head over to the Brother website and get started.