The Brother MFC 885CW driver helps Windows communicate with this multifunction printer over a network, allowing compatible software to send print jobs and access supported device functions. Choosing the correct Brother package for your Windows version is important, especially if you also need network scanning rather than printing alone.

Key Features

• Network printing support: Enables communication between your PC and the Brother MFC 885CW through a properly configured wired or wireless network connection.
• Printer settings access: Provides controls for supported options such as paper size, media type, print quality, and color output.
• Scanning support with compatible packages: A full driver and software package may include the components needed to scan documents to your computer. A print-only driver will not necessarily provide this function.
• Windows integration: Allows supported applications to use the device through Windows printing controls. Available features can vary by operating system and driver package.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm whether your computer runs Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check its system architecture. Verify that the selected download explicitly supports your setup; older device packages may not support every listed Windows version.
2. Prepare the network connection. Turn on the Brother MFC 885CW and connect it to your router using its supported wired or wireless setup. Make sure your computer can reach the printer on the same local network.
3. Download the appropriate package. Choose a compatible Brother driver, or a full software package if you need additional supported functions such as scanning. If a previous installation has failed, remove that incomplete setup before trying again.
4. Run the installer. Open the downloaded file, approve the Windows permission prompt, and follow the instructions. Select the network connection option when offered, then choose your printer from the discovered devices. If it is not found, check its network settings and use its IP address if the installer allows it.
5. Test the installation. Restart Windows if prompted, then print a test page from the printer’s settings. If scanning components were installed, try a document scan as well. Missing features may require a different compatible package rather than another copy of the basic print driver.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Disconnect the Brother MFC-885CW, uninstall any previous Brother MFC software/drivers (use Brother’s deletion tool if available), reboot, then run the full driver package as administrator. Connect USB only when prompted.
• Printer/scanner not detected: Use a direct USB port instead of a hub, power on the MFC-885CW before setup, and check Device Manager for unknown devices. For wireless, confirm the PC and printer are on the same network and run the Wireless Setup Wizard.
• Version conflicts or missing scan/fax: Remove old Windows generic Brother entries and previous scan/fax components, install the latest full package for your Windows version, restart the print spooler, then set the MFC-885CW as default.