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Brother MFC-J280W Driver

Get the Brother software for the MFC-J280W from Brother's official support site, see which package to pick for Windows and macOS, and finish with a test print.

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Brother MFC-J280W Driver

MFC-J280W software at a glance

Software packages20
SystemsWindows 3 · macOS 17
Package typesFirst-time setup 1 · Scanning 10 · Printing 9
32/64-bit versionsx86 2 · x64 1

01 Download the MFC-J280W driver

Two ways to download

Download a package directly from the list below, or get the newest version from Brother's official support site. On the official site, search for MFC-J280W and select your operating system.

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Download a package

Pick the full package for a first-time setup, or only the printer or scanner driver if the printer is already connected. Each Download button creates a one-time link to the file.

First-time setup

Full Driver and Software Package for Windows XP Vista 7 8 8.1 10 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE

SystemWindowsVersion32-bitLast listed size134.55 MB
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Scanning

Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows XP Vista 7 8 8.1 10 32 bit.EXE

SystemWindowsVersion32-bitLast listed size23.10 MB
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Scanning

Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows XP Vista 7 8 8.1 10 11 64 bit.EXE

SystemWindowsVersion64-bitLast listed size23.04 MB
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02 Install and test the MFC-J280W

  1. Check the exact model name

    Read the full model name on the printer label. It should match MFC-J280W exactly; printers with similar names can need different software.

  2. Download the package for your system

    On Brother's support site, choose your operating system version. Pick the full software package for a first-time setup, or just the printer driver if the printer already works with another computer.

  3. Run the installer and connect the printer

    Follow the installer prompts for USB or Wi-Fi. For USB, connect the cable only when the installer asks. For Wi-Fi, keep the printer and computer on the same network.

Check that it worked

Print a test page from your system printer settings. To check scanning, open the scanner software and run a preview scan; printing and scanning are installed separately.

03 Troubleshooting

The installer cannot find the printer

Check the connection first. For USB, try another port and cable. For Wi-Fi, make sure the printer shows a network connection on its panel and that your computer is on the same network, then run the installer again.

The printer is installed but shows as offline

Turn the printer off and on, then remove and re-add it in your system printer settings. On Wi-Fi, a changed router or IP address is a common cause.

My operating system is not in the list

Check Brother's support site for your exact system version. Newer versions of Windows and macOS often include a built-in driver for older printers, so try adding the printer in system settings first.

Printing works but scanning does not

Scanning needs its own scanner driver or scan app. Install the scanner package for your system, then select this printer inside the scan software.

04 Sources

Package downloads come from PrinterDriversHub's driver archive; the official links go to Brother's website. PrinterDriversHub is independent and not affiliated with Brother.

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