The Brother MFC 8710DW driver helps Windows communicate with your multifunction laser printer over a network, allowing applications to send print jobs and use supported device settings. For Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, choose a Brother package that explicitly supports your operating system and connection type.

Key Features

• Network printing support: Connect to the Brother MFC 8710DW through your local network so computers can send documents without a direct USB connection.
• Adjustable print settings: Access options such as paper size, print quality, tray selection, and automatic two-sided printing through the printer’s preferences.
• Multifunction support: A compatible full software package may include scanner drivers and utilities alongside the print driver. Check the package description if you need network scanning.
• Device-specific communication: The correct driver helps Windows recognize the printer’s capabilities rather than relying solely on a basic, generic printing interface.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm whether you are using Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check your system architecture. Select a driver package listed as compatible with that configuration; availability can differ between operating systems.

1. Prepare the network connection. Turn on the Brother MFC 8710DW and connect it to your router using Ethernet or its wireless setup options. Make sure the computer is on the same local network.

1. Download and open the installer. Save the appropriate Brother driver package, then run the installation file. Approve the Windows permission prompt if it appears, and follow the setup instructions.

1. Select the printer. Choose the network connection option when prompted and select your device from the discovered printers. If it does not appear, verify the network connection and use its IP address if the installer offers manual detection.

1. Complete setup and test. Finish the installation, restart Windows if requested, and print a test page from the printer’s properties. If you installed scanning components, test a scan as well.

If an existing printer entry still uses a generic driver, check that your applications are selecting the newly installed Brother printer. This can help ensure that device-specific settings, including duplex printing and paper handling, are available.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Disconnect the USB cable until the Brother installer prompts; run the full MFC-8710DW package as administrator, and temporarily disable antivirus if it blocks installation.
• Printer not detected: For USB, use a direct rear-port connection and a known data cable. For network/Wi-Fi, confirm the MFC-8710DW is on the same subnet, reserve its IP in the router, add it by IP instead of WSD, and allow Brother software through Windows Firewall.
• Driver/version conflicts: Remove older Brother MFC-8710DW print, scan, and fax drivers with Brother’s Uninstall Tool, reboot, then install the latest full driver package. Avoid mixing Windows generic/WSD drivers with Brother scan/fax software.