The MFC-9640CW is a printer manufactured by Brother. If your printer is unresponsive, slow to print or the print quality is poor, updating to the latest driver may fix the problem. This update - "MFC9640CW_Linux.zip" - has an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews, and has been downloaded 22 times. The total disk space used for this update is 81.7 KB.
MFC-9640CW
Linux
MFC9640CW_Linux.zip (81.7 KB)
2.2.0-1 (22-Aug-2017)
Brother are no longer supporting this printer. The enclosed zip file contains the required GZ installation file for Linux and some documents including installation instructions captured from the Brother website.
John Patmore (DG Member) on 16-Dec-2019
To get the MFC-9640CW driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Brother MFC-9640CW into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Brother Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Brother website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After downloading the new driver, proceed with installation. On Windows, use the built-in Device Manager utility to manage your system's devices and drivers. To access it:
Right-click the Start button
Select "Device Manager" from the menu
Locate the device needing the update
Right-click the device and choose "Update driver"
Follow the on-screen prompts to install
Once complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is fully implemented and functioning properly.
This process helps maintain your system's performance and compatibility with various hardware components.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Docs/Driver Install Tool.pdf | 20.4 KB | 31 Aug 2016 |
| Docs/Scanner Drivers 32-bit.pdf | 22.7 KB | 31 Aug 2016 |
| Docs/Scanner Key Tool 32-bit.pdf | 22.3 KB | 31 Aug 2016 |
| Docs/Scanner Setting File.pdf | 19.6 KB | 31 Aug 2016 |
| linux-brprinter-installer-2.2.0-1.gz | 24.7 KB | 14 Jan 2018 |