The Brother MFC 9440CN driver helps Windows communicate with this color laser multifunction printer over your local network. It gives compatible applications access to printing controls and helps route print jobs to the correct device. When choosing a download for Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, check the package details to confirm support for your Windows version and system architecture.

Key Features

• Network printing support: Connects your computer to the Brother MFC 9440CN through an Ethernet network, allowing multiple users to send print jobs to the same printer.
• Print settings access: Provides controls for options such as paper size, orientation, color or monochrome output, and print quality, depending on the selected driver.
• Application compatibility: Helps Windows programs format and send documents, spreadsheets, and images using settings suited to the printer.
• Additional multifunction support: Some packages may include scanning drivers or Brother utilities. Check the download description if you need more than printing, as a printer-only driver does not necessarily enable scanning.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows configuration. Confirm whether you are running Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, then check whether your system requires a 32-bit or 64-bit package. Choose a driver that explicitly lists compatibility with your setup; older packages may not support newer Windows releases.

1. Prepare the network connection. Turn on the Brother MFC 9440CN and connect its Ethernet port to your router or network switch. Your computer should be on the same local network and able to reach the printer.

1. Download and open the installer. Save the compatible driver package, extract it if necessary, and run the setup program. Approve the Windows administrator prompt if one appears.

1. Select the network printer. Follow the installation prompts and choose the network connection option when offered. If automatic discovery does not find the device, use its IP address, which you can check through the printer’s network settings or a printed network configuration report.

1. Verify the installation. Print a test page from Windows printer settings. If you also installed scanning software, test that function separately. For connection problems, confirm the printer’s IP address and check that firewall settings allow the required Brother software to communicate on your local network.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Remove any existing Brother MFC-9440CN driver entries via Print Management and Programs, run the installer as administrator, and restart the print spooler before retrying.
• Device not detected: Confirm the MFC-9440CN is powered on and connected. For USB, try a direct rear port and a known-good cable; for network, verify the IP address, ping the printer, and select the correct TCP/IP port.
• Driver/version conflicts: Uninstall older Brother or Windows generic drivers first, then install the latest Brother package matching your Windows version. Avoid mixing scanner, fax, and print drivers from different releases.