MFC-5840CN
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Updated:04/21/2026
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- 1.I'm using Mac OS X. When I click on any button in the Control Center 2.0 the program crashes or freezes.
- 2.The message "[file name] can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer." appears on OS X v10.8.x.
- 3.Scan and save a document in PDF format (Scan to File)
- 4.When I start the Remote Setup Software, the error message "RS 005-xx" or "RS 006-xx" appears on the display.
- 5.Why is legal scanning not an option on my Windows XP / Windows Vista computer when using the WIA driver?
Latest
These are the latest FAQs, sorted by last update date.
04/13/2026
How to identify your Operating System (OS).
02/05/2026
I cannot find a file downloaded from the Brother support website (For Windows)
04/16/2025
I cannot print from my computer via USB.
08/10/2023
Can I use my Brother printer with a 64 bit Linux distribution? (Linux)
06/27/2023
I'm using Ubuntu 23.04 on their derivatives. I cannot print from Brother Inkjet Printer. (Linux)