Brother MFC-490CW Driver

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The Brother MFC-490CW is an all-in-one inkjet printer designed for printing, scanning, copying, and faxing. 

The Brother MFC-490CW delivers impressive print quality with a maximum resolution of 6000 x 1200 dpi, producing sharp and vibrant documents and photos. It features a 15-page automatic document feeder (ADF) and a flatbed scanner, offering flexibility for scanning and copying multiple pages efficiently. 

The printer's 4-color ink system, consisting of individual ink cartridges, allows for cost-effective replacement, as users only need to replace the specific color that runs out. This not only saves money but also reduces waste, making it an eco-friendly option.

Download the latest Brother MFC-490CW drivers for Windows, Linux, and macOS by browsing this page, and install them easily by following our short installation guide. 

Brother MFC-490CW Driver

To download the most up-to-date Brother MFC-490CW drivers, simply scroll down to the bottom of this page, fill in the Captcha, and click the Download button under the Captcha field. 

Once the download is complete, you will find a zipped folder with three subfolders titled Windows, Linux, and macOS, accordingly.

Windows users will simply find an executable (exe) file in the dedicated folder. Running an executable file is very simple. To do so, just double-click on it, and follow any on-screen instructions that may appear. 

On the other hand, macOS users can install the latest Brother MFC-490CW driver by finding a dmg file in the dedicated folder, double-clicking on it, and following any on-screen instructions that may pop up.

Lastly, to run files on Linux, start by opening the Terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T). Navigate to the file destination with the cd command (followed by the full file name and path). Follow up with the xjf tar command to extract the files. After extracting the files from the archives, run the files by using the sudo make install command.