Printing is a crucial aspect that applies to both personal and professional settings, making it imperative to have a reliable device. This device utilizes color inkjet print technology and a CIS scanning method to produce high-quality prints. Its dimensions measure 222 mm in height, 403 mm in depth, and 440 mm in width, while its weight is approximately 9.6 kg. With a document input width of 8.5 inches through the scanner glass, it can accommodate documents up to 297 mm in height. With these specifications, this device is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a top-performing printer and scanner.
Brother MFC-5490CN 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) | 43.89 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) | 40.90 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 | 6.75 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows vista xp 64 bit.EXE | 6.95 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 10.6 and 10.7.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 has an input tray for the main paper supply that can hold up to 150 sheets of plain sheets. In addition to this feature, there is an automatic document feeder (ADF) that can hold up to 50 pages. The output paper tray, on the other hand, can hold about 50 pages of printed sheets in a face-down pattern. The maximum weight of paper for all the input and output tray options is 80 gsm or equivalent of 20 lbs.
The Brother printer offers two PC interface options, including USB 2.0 hi-speed connectivity and LAN cable using Ethernet UTP cable of category 5 or higher. It’s important to note that the USB cable used must not exceed 2 meters in length.
In addition to its interface options, the Brother printer boasts 40MB of RAM for exceptional quality. This memory capacity works in conjunction with the printer’s processor to produce high-quality prints.
It’s crucial to maintain a suitable temperature range of 10 to 350C in the printer environment during operations. This ensures optimal performance and longevity of the printer.
The optimal storage temperature for this device falls within the range of 20 to 330C. To ensure optimal performance and print quality, it’s recommended that the humidity range be maintained between 20 and 80%, without any condensation.
If you plan on utilizing the faxing feature, it’s important to note that the modem speed is 33600 bps and the transmission speed is approximately 3 seconds. For color faxing, make sure to use the JPEG format.
For monochrome printing, the coding method supports MH, MR, and MMR formats. To download the necessary Brother MFC-5490CN driver, simply visit the Brother website and follow the instructions provided.