MFC-9640CW Driver
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
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
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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 |
To get the MFC-9640CW driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
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Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Driver Update Utility for MFC-9640CW. 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. Many major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
In Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
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