MFC-230C
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
MFC-230C
Date: 02/15/2023 ID: faq00002994_002
Install the built-in drivers (For Windows 8 and Windows 10)
The built-in drivers support the basic functions of your Brother machine.
> Click here to see details of the supported functions by the built-in drivers.
NOTE: Illustrations shown below are from a representative operating system, and may differ from your operating system.
The installation steps of the built-in drivers are different depending on the connection method.
Note that an Internet connection is required to install the built-in drivers.
If the computer is not connected to the Internet, the built-in driver may not be installed properly.
The built-in drivers you can install via USB connection support printing and scanning*1 functions.
(*1 The functions available vary depending on your Brother machine.)
To install the driver, connect the Brother machine to your PC with a USB cable. The built-in drivers will be installed automatically.
If the driver does not install automatically, check the following solutions that may be applicable for your case.
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Connect the Brother machine and your computer directly.
Do not use a USB hub to connect between the machine and your computer (as this can cause non recognition issues). - Reconnect the USB cable between the Brother machine and your computer.
- Turn the Brother machine power off and on (unplug machine from mains supply and plug back in).
Functions supported in the built-in drivers (For Windows 8 and Windows 10)
The Windows 8 and Windows 10 built-in drivers support the basic functions as described below. Click the product category of your Brother machine to see more details.
- Printers
- Laser Multifunction Machines/ Laser FAX Machines
- Inkjet Multifunction Machines/ Inkjet FAX Machines
- Document Scanners
Printers
| Printing | |
| via USB | via Network |
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Laser Multifunction Machines/ Laser FAX Machines
| Printing | Scanning | PC-FAX | ||
| via USB | via Network | via USB | via Network | |
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- | *1 |
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Note:
*1: Available only for Brother machines with scanning function.
Inkjet Multifunction Machines/ Inkjet FAX Machines
| Printing | Scanning | PC-FAX | Removable Disk | ||
| via USB | via Network | via USB | via Network | ||
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- | *1 |
- | - | *2 |
Note:
*1: Available only for Brother machines with scanning function.
*2: Supported Brother machines only.
Document Scanners
| Scanning | |
| via USB | via Network |
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DCP-130C, DCP-1400, DCP-165C, DCP-330C, DCP-350C, DCP-385C, DCP-7030, DCP-7040, DCP-7060D, DCP-J125, FAX-1800C, FAX-1820C, FAX-1840C, FAX-1860C, FAX-1960C, FAX-2440C, FAX-2480C, FAX-2580C, FAX-2820, FAX-2840, FAX-2900, FAX-2920, FAX-2940, FAX-3800, FAX-4100/FAX-4100e, HL-2140, HL-2220, HL-2230, HL-2240, HL-2240D, HL-5340D, HL-5440D, HL-L2300D, HL-L2320D, HL-L5000D, MFC-230C, MFC-240C, MFC-250C, MFC-290C, MFC-3100C, MFC-3200C, MFC-3360C, MFC-5100C, MFC-7240, MFC-7340, MFC-8500, MFC-J220, MFC-J245
If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:
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