The Brother MFC 260C driver allows Windows to communicate with your multifunction printer, so documents reach the device with the correct print settings. Installing a compatible driver can also help resolve recognition problems and make printer preferences available from your applications. For Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, check the download’s compatibility details before installing, as available functions may vary by driver package.

Key Features

• Reliable print communication: Enables supported Windows applications to send print jobs to the Brother MFC 260C and use its available printing functions.
• Adjustable print preferences: Provides access to supported options such as paper size, media type, orientation, and print quality to suit everyday documents or images.
• Color and monochrome settings: Lets you select appropriate output preferences for text-heavy pages and color documents, depending on the installed driver.
• Additional multifunction support: A full software package may include scanning components and utilities alongside the printer driver. Check the package description if you need more than printing.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm whether your computer runs Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and whether it uses a 32-bit or 64-bit system. Select a Brother MFC 260C package that explicitly supports your configuration rather than assuming an older driver will work.

1. Prepare the printer and computer. Turn on the printer, ensure it has paper and ink, and close open applications. If you are replacing a problematic installation, remove the old printer software through Windows settings and restart if prompted.

1. Download and open the installer. Save the compatible driver package to your computer. Extract it first if necessary, then launch the setup program and approve the Windows permission request.

1. Follow the connection instructions. Choose the appropriate installation options and connect the printer’s USB cable when the installer requests it. If the download contains only driver files, use the Windows printer setup wizard and browse to the extracted folder.

1. Verify the installation. Restart your computer if requested, open the printer’s properties, and print a test page. If you also installed scanning software, try a sample scan to confirm that the required components are working.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Disconnect the MFC 260C USB cable, run Brother’s uninstall/repair tool to remove partial drivers, then reinstall the full Windows driver package as administrator. Connect USB only when prompted.
• Device not detected: Try another USB port and cable; avoid hubs. Confirm the MFC 260C is powered on and ready, check Device Manager for unknown devices, then remove old Brother entries and reboot before reinstalling.
• Version conflicts or wrong printer: Remove other Brother MFC drivers and stale print queues, set the MFC 260C as default if needed, and install the driver matching your Windows version and 32/64-bit architecture. For scan/fax problems, use the full package, not just the print driver.