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HL-5040

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting
  • Date: 05/07/2018
  • ID: faq00002620_002

Windows 7 Support Information

The drivers and utilities on the CD-ROM for Windows Vista or earlier bundled with your Brother machine are NOT compatible with Windows 7. Please review the information below about drivers and utilities for Windows 7.
 

Printer Driver The Windows Update system provided by Microsoft® provides the appropriate drivers, called built-in drivers, for your Brother machine.
- The built-in drivers support the basic functions. Click here to see detailed information.
- To install the built-in drivers, click here for the installation instructions.
Scanner Driver *1
(TWAIN Driver)
BRAdmin Light *2 The latest utilities are available in the Downloads section. Click the link below for the version of Windows 7 you are using to go to the Downloads section:
- Download for Windows 7 32-bit
- Download for Windows 7 64-bit
BRAdmin Professional *2
Web BRAdmin *2
ControlCenter *2 Not available
Status Monitor *2
PC-FAX Software *2
Remote Setup Software *2
PaperPort™ *2/
Presto!® PageManager® *2

Note:
*1: Available only for Brother machines with scanner function.
*2: The availability of the utilities varies depending on your Brother machine.

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