The Brother MFC 495CW driver helps Windows communicate with this multifunction printer, supporting everyday printing and scanning tasks over a compatible connection. For network use, the correct Brother software allows your computer to find the device and send jobs through your home or office network.

Key Features

• Network printing support: Connects Windows applications to the Brother MFC 495CW so you can print documents without moving files to another computer.
• Printer settings access: Provides controls for supported options such as paper size, media type, print quality, and color output.
• Scanning integration: A package that includes the scanner driver lets compatible Windows software receive scans from the device.
• Device discovery and setup: Depending on the package, Brother installation tools can help locate the printer on your network and configure the connection.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Identify whether you use Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check your system architecture. Confirm that the selected download explicitly supports your operating system; an older driver package may not be compatible with every version listed.

1. Prepare the printer and network. Turn on the Brother MFC 495CW and make sure it is connected to the same local network as your computer. If the printer has not been configured for network access, complete that setup using its control panel or the instructions supplied with the device.

1. Download and open the appropriate package. Choose the printer driver or a combined software package if you also need scanning support. Extract the downloaded files if necessary, then launch the installer and approve the Windows permission prompt.

1. Select the connection type. Follow the setup prompts and choose the network connection option when offered. Select your printer from the discovered devices. If it does not appear, check the network connection and use the printer’s IP address if the installer supports manual entry.

1. Verify operation. Finish installation, restart the computer if requested, and print a test page from Windows printer settings. If scanner software was included, try a scan as well. For discovery problems, check firewall permissions rather than disabling protection entirely.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Close Brother ControlCenter/Status Monitor and cancel pending print jobs, then run the MFC-495CW setup as administrator. Keep the USB cable disconnected until prompted; connect directly to a USB 2.0 port, not a hub.
• Device not detected: For USB, try another cable/port and power-cycle the MFC-495CW. For wireless, confirm the printer and PC are on the same 2.4 GHz network—the MFC-495CW does not support 5 GHz—then re-run wireless setup.
• Driver/version conflicts: Remove older Brother MFC-495CW entries in Print Management and Devices and Printers, restart Windows, then install one full Brother driver package. Avoid mixing basic and full driver packages.