The Brother MFC-290C printer boasts a state-of-the-art print engine technology that delivers exceptional quality prints in color. To ensure speedy scanning without compromising on quality, the printer makes use of a CIS scanning method.
When it comes to dimensions, the Brother MFC-290C model measures 390 mm in width and 375 mm in depth. The height of the printer stands at approximately 180 mm, while the printer’s weight clocks in at 7.8 kg.
Brother MFC-290C Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Full Driver and Software Package for Windows 8 8.1 10 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 43.82 MB | |
| Full Driver and Software Package for Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 43.49 MB | |
| Full Driver and Software Package for Windows vista xp 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 40.80 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows 8 8.1 10 32 bit.EXE | 15.73 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows 8 8.1 10 11 64 bit.EXE | 16.21 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows 7 32 bit.EXE | 15.62 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows 7 64 bit.EXE | 16.11 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows vista xp 32 bit.EXE | 6.87 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows vista xp 64 bit.EXE | 7.08 MB |
Driver for Mac OS
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.15.dmg | 28.10 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.14.dmg | 28.11 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.13 and 10.12.dmg | 28.43 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.11.dmg | 29.53 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.10.dmg | 29.28 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.9.dmg | 39.53 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.8.dmg | 37.47 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.7 and 10.6.dmg | 29.22 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.5.dmg | 35.56 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 and 10.4.dmg | 2.08 MB |
Specifications
The printer boasts a paper tray for input that can hold up to 100 sheets of plain paper, each weighing 80 gsm. For any additional supply, the automatic document feeder (ADF) can accommodate up to 15 pages. The output capacity of the printer is about 50 sheets of the same paperweight. When scanning through the glass, the document input width is approximately 215.9 mm, while the input height is 297 mm.
Through the ADF feature, the input width can range from 5.8 to 8.5 inches, while the height can vary between 5.8 and 14 inches. It’s worth noting that this printer is not only versatile in terms of input capacity, but it also allows for a variety of paper sizes and weights to be used. These features make it ideal for businesses that require flexibility in their document handling.
The range of PC interface connection options for this printer includes a standard USB 2.0 hi-speed port, which requires an appropriate cable. It’s important to note that the USB cable should never exceed 2 meters or 6 feet in length to prevent any potential interference.
In terms of internal memory capacity, this printer device can hold up to 32 MB of RAM. This helps to support the internal processor and ensure smooth operation.
To achieve the best performance from the printer, it’s recommended to operate it within a temperature range of 10 to 350C. However, for optimal print quality, the temperature should be maintained between 20 and 330C.
The faxing feature of this device operates at a modem speed of approximately 14400 bps and can transmit data within 6 seconds. Compatibility with coding methods such as MH, MR, MMR, and JPEG formats is also present.
Additionally, this printer can broadcast messages to over 90 different locations in black and white only.
For those looking to download the Brother MFC-290C driver, it can be found on the official Brother website here.