The printer, sans carton, boasts impressive physical dimensions that measure 531 mm in width and 451 mm in depth. It stands at a height of approximately 475 mm and weighs 18.3 kg (roughly 40.3 lbs). The paper input tray accommodates a width range of 148 to 215.9 mm and a length range of 148 to 355.6 mm. It can hold up to 250 sheets of plain paper in the standard tray, with an additional 50 sheets in both the multipurpose tray and automatic document feeder (ADF). The output plate can support up to 150 sheets of plain paper, with one sheet placed face-up and the remaining sheets in a face-down orientation.
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 is compatible with various operating systems, including Windows 2000, XP home edition, XP professional, Server 2003, and Server 2008. Additionally, it supports Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher versions, providing flexibility for users with different systems.
One of the printer’s standout features is its duplex printing function, allowing for printing on both sides of the page. However, it’s worth noting that this function is solely applicable for printing, not scanning.
To ensure secure access, the printer also features a function lock of version 2.0, providing peace of mind for users who prioritize data protection. The liquid crystal display (LCD) component further enhances convenience and ease of use, allowing up to 22 characters and five lines in a full dot mode.
The printer’s faxing mode boasts impressive features, including a speedy modem of 33600 bps and a transmission speed of approximately 2 seconds. It also supports a coding system for JBIG, MR, MH, and MMR formats, with a color depth that can handle 256 levels and 8-bit grayscale depth. The faxing function can even be scheduled with a delayed timer of up to 50.
For broadcasting, the faxing feature can run up to 390 locations and store up to 500 pages of memory. Other convenient features include one-touch dials, speed dials, dual access, and an error correction mode (ECM).
To access the Brother MFC-8480DN driver, simply download it from the Brother website.