Belonging to the same Brother model family series are the HL-6470DW, HL-6470DWT, HL6180DW, and HL6180DWT models. Not only do they share similar features, but they also all utilize laser print technology and the electrophotographic print method for optimal resource utilization.
Of particular interest is the Brother HL-6180DW model, which boasts an impressive internal memory capacity of up to 128 MB for both storage and processing. But that’s not all – it also has the capability to expand its memory up to 256 MB via a single slot of DDR2 SO-DIMM (144-pin) technology.
Brother HL-6180DW Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Full Driver and Software Package for Windows 11 10 8.1 8 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 34.50 MB | |
| Full Driver and Software Package for Windows 7 vista xp 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 32.72 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows 8 8.1 10 32 bit.EXE | 5.75 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows 8 8.1 10 11 64 bit.EXE | 5.99 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows 7 vista xp 32 bit.EXE | 5.75 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows 7 vista xp 64 bit.EXE | 5.99 MB |
Driver for Mac OS
| Filename | Size | Download |
| printer Driver for Macintosh 10.15.dmg | 38.65 MB | |
| printer Driver for Macintosh 10.14.dmg | 38.58 MB | |
| printer Driver for Macintosh 10.13 and 10.12.dmg | 35.18 MB | |
| printer Driver for Macintosh 10.11.dmg | 26.32 MB | |
| printer Driver for Macintosh 10.10.dmg | 28.86 MB | |
| CUPS printer Driver for Macintosh 10.9.dmg | 22.67 MB | |
| CUPS printer Driver for Macintosh 10.6 to 10.8.dmg | 26.04 MB | |
| CUPS printer Driver for Macintosh 10.5.dmg | 7.09 MB |
Specifications
The Brother HL-6180DW printer boasts a liquid crystal display component that can display up to 16 characters in a single line arrangement. To ensure optimal and safe performance, the printer should be connected to a power source within the range of 110 to 120 volts. Energy consumption of the printer is largely dependent on the ongoing processes at a given time. For instance, printing in normal mode consumes 727 watts of energy, while quiet mode printing only uses 342 watts. The active mode, on the other hand, consumes 4.9 watts.
The printer’s energy usage varies depending on its mode. In sleep mode, it uses a mere 2.9 watts, while deep sleep requires 4.9 watts at an average temperature of 250C. However, when the printer is operating at its maximum capacity, it consumes a staggering 1200 watts of power. As for its physical dimensions, the printer measures 14.6 inches in width and 15.1 inches in depth. Its height is approximately 11.3 inches, and it weighs 25.4 lbs or 11.5 kg.
The Brother HL-6180DW printer is compatible with an array of paper types, including plain, recycled, and thin papers. It can accommodate various sizes of paper, ranging from standard to custom ones, such as A4, letter, A5, B5, A6, executive, and label.
With a maximum paper tray capacity for input load of up to 500 sheets of plain paper, this printer is perfect for high-volume printing tasks. To get started, simply download the Brother HL-6180DW driver from the Brother website.