The Brother DCP 585CW driver helps Windows communicate with this network-capable all-in-one printer, allowing compatible applications to send print jobs and access supported device functions. For a shared home or small-office setup, the appropriate Brother software helps connect your computer to the printer over a wired or wireless network.

Key Features

• Network printing support: Enables printing through the Brother DCP 585CW’s Ethernet or wireless connection when the printer and computer are correctly configured on the same network.
• Print settings control: Provides access to supported options such as paper size, media type, print quality, and color settings.
• Scanning with compatible software: A package that includes a scanner driver can let supported Windows applications receive scans from the device. A print-only driver does not necessarily include scanning support.
• Windows integration: Lets Windows recognize the printer and make it available to desktop applications. Driver availability and functionality may differ between Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm your operating system and system type in Windows settings. Select a Brother DCP 585CW package explicitly listed as compatible with your setup; do not assume an older package supports Windows 11.
2. Prepare the network connection. Turn on the printer and connect it to your router using Ethernet or its wireless setup controls. Make sure your computer can reach the same local network.
3. Download the appropriate driver. Review the package details before downloading. If you need both printing and scanning, choose a compatible package that includes both drivers, where available.
4. Run the installer. Open the downloaded file, approve any required administrator prompt, and follow the instructions. Select the network connection option if offered, then choose the detected Brother printer. If it is not found, check its connection and network address.
5. Verify operation. Finish setup and restart Windows if requested. Print a test page, then try a scan if scanner software was installed. If discovery fails, check firewall permissions rather than disabling security protection entirely.

For this older model, confirm compatibility before installing on a newer Windows release. A built-in Windows driver may provide basic printing where available, but it may not offer the same features as a compatible Brother software package.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or rolls back: Disconnect the USB cable, uninstall any older Brother DCP-585CW software, then run the full driver package as administrator. Temporarily disable antivirus during install and reboot before reconnecting.
• Device not detected: For USB, use a direct rear port and a known-good cable. For wireless, confirm the DCP-585CW is on the 2.4 GHz network, print its network configuration page, and add the printer by IP address if auto-discovery fails.
• Version conflicts or missing scanner: Remove old Brother entries in Programs and Features and Device Manager, delete stale printer ports, then install the correct 32/64-bit full package. If scanning is missing, install the Brother scanner/WIA driver and run the network scanner setup.