The Brother MFC 8660DN driver allows Windows to communicate with your printer, send print jobs, and apply settings such as paper size and duplex printing. Installing the appropriate Brother software can also make scanning functions available when they are included in the selected package.

Key Features

• Monochrome printing controls: Adjust print quality, page orientation, copy count, and other settings for everyday documents.
• Automatic duplex options: Configure double-sided printing to reduce paper use when producing reports, handouts, or longer documents.
• Paper handling settings: Select the correct paper size, media type, and available tray to help prevent mismatched output.
• Connection and scanning support: Set up printing over USB or a compatible local network. Packages containing a scanner driver can also enable scanning through supported applications.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Before downloading, confirm whether your computer runs Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check its system architecture. Verify that the selected package explicitly supports your operating system; older drivers are not automatically compatible with newer Windows releases.
2. Choose the appropriate package. Select a driver listed for the Brother MFC 8660DN. A printer-only package handles printing, while a full software package may include scanning tools and additional utilities.
3. Prepare the connection. Turn on the device. For network installation, connect it to the same local network as your computer. For USB installation, wait to connect the cable until the installer requests it, unless the package instructions say otherwise.
4. Run the installer. Open the downloaded file, approve the Windows permission prompt if requested, and follow the setup instructions. Choose the intended connection type and select your printer when prompted.
5. Test the setup. Restart Windows if instructed, then print a test page from the printer settings. Check the paper and duplex options, and test scanning separately if you installed a scanner driver.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Remove any previous Brother software and duplicate printer queues first, reboot, then run the MFC-8660DN installer as administrator. Leave USB disconnected until the installer prompts for it.
• Device not detected: For USB, use a direct rear port and a known-good cable, not a hub. For network, confirm the printer’s IP address, keep PC and printer on the same subnet, and create/select the correct Brother TCP/IP port.
• Wrong driver or version conflicts: Windows may assign a generic WSD/IPP driver. Delete duplicate queues, then manually select the Brother MFC-8660DN driver on the correct port. Install the full package if scanning/faxing is missing.