The printer’s dimensions, excluding the carton, measure 531 mm in width and 451 mm in depth. Its height is approximately 475 mm and it weighs a hefty 41 lbs (equivalent to 18.6 kgs). The automatic document feeder (ADF) boasts a document input width range of 148 to 215.9 mm with a length range of 148 to 355.6 mm. The standard tray accommodates up to 250 sheets for paper input, while the multipurpose tray can hold a maximum of 50 sheets.
Brother MFC-8690DW Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
Driver for Mac OS
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.15.dmg | 38.65 MB | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.14.dmg | 38.58 MB | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.13 and 10.12.dmg | 35.18 MB | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.11.dmg | 26.32 MB | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.10.dmg | 28.86 MB | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.9.dmg | 22.67 MB | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.6 to 10.8.dmg | 26.04 MB | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.5.dmg | 4.23 MB | Download |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.15.dmg | 2.28 MB | Download |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.14.dmg | 293.09 MB | Download |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.13.dmg | 293 MB | Download |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.12.dmg | 293.07 MB | Download |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.8 to 10.11.dmg | 294.43 MB | Download |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.7 to 10.10.dmg | 6.53 MB | Download |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.6.dmg | 4.89 MB | Download |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.5 and 10.4.dmg | 2.08 MB | Download |
Specifications
The current ADF functionality offers an additional 50 sheets for input supply, while the output tray can hold up to 150 printed pages in a face-down pattern except for one in a face-up pattern. This feature synergizes smoothly with the processor to yield high-quality output at a reasonable pace. However, it is crucial to maintain an operating environment temperature of 10 to 32.50C, with humidity levels between 20 and 80% without condensation.
Moreover, the internal memory has a processing capacity of up to 64 MB of RAM, enabling efficient handling of large data sizes.
The printer boasts an impressive memory storage capacity of up to 60 hours for backup purposes. Additionally, it supports duplex printing, allowing for printing on both sides of the page. This function is enhanced by the secure function lock 2.0 version, ensuring maximum security when printing sensitive documents.
The printer’s liquid crystal display (LCD) feature serves as the primary display component with a touchscreen. The display size can support up to 16 characters with a maximum message of two lines. This feature adds to the ease of use and functionality of the printer.
The printer is capable of supporting various operating system versions, including Windows XP, 2000 Pro, Server 2003, and Server 2008. In addition to Windows OS versions, the printer is also compatible with Macintosh OS versions such as OS 10.3.9 and higher.
The faxing mode of the printer comes with an array of features, such as dual access, group dial, paging, and fax forwarding. For those who are interested in downloading the Brother MFC-8690DW driver, you can easily access it from the official Brother website.