This printer employs the inkjet thermal print technology, which maximizes the utilization of printer resources. The device boasts piezo print heads with 210 nozzles, three of which are dedicated to color printing. The printer’s internal memory is equipped with a generous 128 MB of RAM, a crucial component for the processor to operate efficiently and at high speeds.
Brother MFC-J870DW Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Printer Full Drivers for Windows 7 8 8.1 10 vista xp 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 143.85 MB |
Driver for Mac OS
| Filename | Size | Download |
| printer drivers for mac 10.15.dmg | 38.69 MB | |
| printer drivers for mac 10.14.dmg | 38.44 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.13 and 10.12.dmg | 38.53 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.11.dmg | 33.95 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.10.dmg | 38.53 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.9.dmg | 37.76 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.6 to 10.8.dmg | 22.43 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 | 293.23 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 |
Specifications
The control panel and display function of the printer relies on the liquid crystal display (LCD), which is a TFT color touchscreen measuring 2.7 inches diagonally and featuring a touch panel. The printer can handle power inputs ranging from 100 to 120 volts of AC at a frequency of 50/60 Hz. In terms of power consumption, the sleep mode uses 1.2 watts, while standby mode uses only 0.2 watts. Printing or copying mode consumes around 19 watts, whereas active mode requires 4 watts.
The printer’s dimensions are impressive, with a height of approximately 7.1 inches (180 mm) and a depth of around 14.7 inches (374 mm). However, the printer’s width is a noteworthy 16.1 inches, equivalent to 410 mm. Its weight is also noteworthy, coming in at 20.7 lbs (about 9.4 kg).
It’s important to note that the printer’s standard operating temperature range is between 10 and 350C. For optimal print quality, the ideal operating temperature is between 20 and 330C. It’s recommended that humidity levels remain between 20 to 80% without condensation during operations and for best print quality output.
The Brother MFC-J870DW printer boasts an automatic document feeder (ADF) that can accommodate up to 20 sheets of plain paper with a standard weight of 80 gsm. This feature supports a range of media types, including glossy, transparency, coated, and plain sheets. From standard to custom sizes, the ADF can handle A4, A5, monarch, folio, and envelope sheets.
To access the full potential of the Brother MFC-J870DW printer, download the driver from the official Brother website.