Driver for Brother MFC-490CW
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You can download the official driver for the Brother MFC-490CW multifunction device from our website for Windows operating systems without registration. Before downloading, please determine your version of Windows and its architecture, then use the chart to download the appropriate driver.
After downloading the driver for the Brother MFC-490CW, we strongly recommend reviewing the detailed installation instructions to avoid potential issues. If you encounter any problems, please check the section on “Common Installation Errors and Solutions.”
Download Driver for Brother MFC-490CW
OS Versions: Windows 11, Windows 10 32-bit, Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 8.1 32-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit, Windows 8 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit | |
Driver Type | Download |
Full Driver & Software Package (Recommended) | |
Printer Driver & Scanner Driver for Local Connection x64 | |
Printer Driver & Scanner Driver for Local Connection x32 | |
BRAgent | |
Uninstall Tool |
On this page, you can download the Brother MFC-490CW driver! Get the necessary drivers for Windows, Linux, and Mac for free.

How to Install the Driver for Brother MFC-490CW
- Download the driver from the table based on your version of Windows
- Run the downloaded file
- Accept the “License Agreement” and click “Next”
- Specify how to connect the printer to your computer and click “Next”
- Wait for the installation to complete
- Restart your computer to apply the changes.


Before installing the driver, ensure that no other version is installed on your computer. If there is, please uninstall it before proceeding with the new installation.
Common Installation Issues and Solutions
- MFU Detection Issue: If the device isn’t found, we recommend downloading a different version of the driver.
- MFU Problems: If the multifunctional device fails to scan or print after installing the driver, make sure you have restarted your computer.
- Unable to Run the Downloaded Driver File: If the file won’t open, check your system for viruses and verify the correct OS version. Then restart and try again.