The Brother MFC-8520DN is a printer drivers designed for use with the Brother MFC-8520DN printer. The driver is available for free in this page using the links below.
Brother MFC-8520DN Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
Driver for Mac OS
How to Install Brother MFC-8520DN Driver:
- Double-click on the downloaded file.
- The file will automatically be unzipped.
- Double-click on the unzipped file.
- The installation process will start automatically.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Model Details:
The Brother MFC-8520DN is an all-in-one monochrome laser printer with scanning and copying capabilities. It has a print speed of up to 32 pages per minute and a maximum monthly duty cycle of up to 50,000 pages. The printer has a standard paper capacity of 250 sheets, which can be expanded to a maximum of 1,050 sheets with optional paper trays. The MFC-8520DN also has a 50-sheet automatic document feeder for scanning and copying multi-page documents.
The Brother MFC-8520DN produces professional-quality prints with a maximum resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi. The printer has duplex printing capabilities for printing on both sides of a page, which can help save paper. The MFC-8520DN also has a built-in Ethernet interface for connecting to a network, and it supports wireless printing with an optional wireless adapter.
Tips and Tricks:
- Download and install the latest drivers for your Brother MFC-8520DN printer.
- Connect your Brother MFC-8520DN printer to your computer.
- Select the “Print” option in your application and choose the Brother MFC-8520DN printer as your printer.
- Configure the print settings according to your preferences.
- Print your documents or photos.
FAQ:
How do I install driver for Brother printer?
- To install a driver for a Brother printer, first identify the model number of the printer. This can usually be found on the front or back of the printer. Once the model number is determined, visit the Brother website and enter the model number into the search field.
- Once the driver is downloaded, double-click on the file to begin the installation process. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. Once the driver is installed, the Brother printer should be able to print without issue.
How do I download Brother scanner drivers?
- In order to download Brother scanner drivers, you will need to visit the Brother website and locate the drivers that are compatible with your specific Brother scanner model.
- Once you have located the correct drivers, you can download them by clicking on the “Download” button and saving them to your computer.
- After the drivers have been downloaded, you can install them by double-clicking on the downloaded file and following the on-screen instructions.
How do I install Brother utilities in Windows 10?
- Go to the Brother website and download the utilities for your printer model.
- Unzip the utilities file and run the installer.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
How do I manually install a printer driver?
- Download the printer driver from the manufacturer’s website.
- Unzip the downloaded file.
- Open the unzipped file and double-click on the setup file.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver.
How do I install my Brother printer without the CD?
- First, you need to go to the Brother website and download the drivers for your printer.
- Once you have downloaded the drivers, you need to unzip the file.
- After you have unzipped the file, you need to open the folder and run the setup file.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to install the drivers on your computer.
- Once the drivers are installed, you need to connect your printer to the computer.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to finish the installation.
Why is my Brother printer not connecting to my computer?
There are a few reasons why your Brother printer might not be connecting to your computer. The first thing you should check is the cables connecting the printer to the computer. Make sure that the cables are firmly plugged in and that there are no loose or damaged wires.
If the cables seem to be in good condition, the next thing you should check is the printer itself. Sometimes the printer’s power cord can become loose or disconnected. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a working outlet and that the printer is turned on.
If the printer is still not working, there may be an issue with the drivers or software that control the printer. Try reinstalling the Brother printer drivers and software from the Brother website. If that doesn’t work, you may need to contact Brother customer support for further assistance.
How do I make my printer driver available?
- On the next screen, select the manufacturer and model of your printer from the lists.
- On the next screen, select the port to which your printer is attached. The port should be listed as “USB001” or something similar.
- Your printer should now be installed and ready to use.
How do I install a printer driver in Windows 10?
- Download the latest driver for your printer model from the manufacturer’s website.
- Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
- Open the Settings app from the Start menu and go to Devices.
- Select your printer from the list of devices, then click the Manage button.
- Click the Add a printer or scanner button.
- If Windows 10 detects your printer, click on it and follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation. If Windows 10 does not detect your printer, click the The printer that I want isn’t listed link.
- On the next screen, select the Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings option and click the Next button.
- On the next screen, select the Use an existing port option and choose the correct port for your printer from the drop-down menu. Click the Next button.
- On the next screen, select the correct printer driver from the list of installed printer drivers and click the Next button.
- On the next screen, enter a name for your printer and click the Next button.
- On the next screen, click the Finish button.
Why does my printer Say driver unavailable?
If your printer is turned on and properly connected to your computer, the first thing you should do is check for updates to the printer driver software. You can usually do this directly from the printer’s website. If there are no updates available, or if updating the driver does not fix the problem, the next step is to try restarting the Windows print spooler service. This service manages all print jobs on your computer, and if it is not running properly, it can cause the “Driver Unavailable” error. To restart the print spooler service, open the Start menu and type “services.msc” into the search box. Find the “Print Spooler” service in the list and right-click it, then select “Restart”.
How do I set up my Brother printer to scan to my computer?
- Connect your Brother printer to your computer using a USB cable.
- Install the Brother printer drivers on your computer.
- Open the scanning software that came with your Brother printer.
- Select the option to scan to your computer.
- Choose the file format you want to use for the scanned document.
- Select the destination folder on your computer where the scanned document will be saved.
- Click the Scan button to start scanning the document.
How do I get my Brother printer to scan?
To get your Brother printer to scan, you’ll need to connect it to your computer using a USB cable. Once it’s connected, you can open up your scanning software and select the Brother printer as your scanning device. After that, you just need to select the type of scan you want to perform and hit the scan button. Your scanned document will then be saved to your computer.