clevohardcore - 11-15-2007 at 11:50 PM
I just bought a BROTHER mfc 845 cw. print,fax,copy,scan.
The question I have is my computer has windows vista but the instructions and everyhting with the printer do not mention vista. Only the other
variations of windows. Will this work even though?
I go t agreat deal from OFFICEMAX. It is a discontinued model. the new one looks axatly the same but with a larger LCD screen to veiw your pics when
printing. I am sure the new model works with VISTA but man I go tsuch a deal on this I'd hate to take it back and pay full price.
defstarsteve - 11-15-2007 at 11:56 PM
should work you just need vista drivers
go to the brother website and look for support for the model
and do yourself a favor and ditch vista it is the devil
clevohardcore - 11-16-2007 at 12:09 AM
I was jsut there and looking up all I could. Dude, what is a "VISTA DRIVER" and how do I get one?. Remember I am a idiot when it comes to computers.
defstarsteve - 11-16-2007 at 12:15 AM
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Support for Printer/MFC/FAX/DCP products
Brother is committed to providing support for latest version operating systems and as such Brother has been working with Microsoft® to ensure the very
latest driver support for Windows Vista®. Driver Support for a large number of Brother machines is shipped with the Vista® Operating System. The
drivers will automatically install when the USB cable is connected to the PC and the Brother machine. These drivers known as "built-in" drivers may
not include the full functionality of Brother original drivers released for previous operating systems. As an alternative and for other connections
such as network and wireless, Brother will provide drivers for download. These drivers, known as "Brother original drivers" are developed by Brother
and include more functionality than the operating system "built-in" drivers. Brother original drivers can also be used for USB connection. Brother
recommends the download drivers provided from the links below for use with Microsoft Vista® and Brother products.
>> For more information on Windows Vista®, visit the Microsoft® Windows Vista® homepage.
defstarsteve - 11-16-2007 at 12:22 AM
http://welcome.solutions.brother.com/bsc/public/us/us/en/dlf...
that link should take you to the 3 drivers you could possible need
clevohardcore - 11-16-2007 at 12:52 AM
you are one kick ass mofo bro.
I loaded the cd that came with the printer and it is asking me install mf prosuite and then it offers to install other drivers or utilities.
defstarsteve - 11-16-2007 at 01:00 AM
man at any one time I have 5 printer connect and going at once
I hate printers and the drivers that all suck...
but glad it worked
clevohardcore - 11-16-2007 at 01:00 AM
do I RUN or SAVE this file?
Man I hope your still online
defstarsteve - 11-16-2007 at 01:08 AM
save then run
that way you have it for later reinstalls without having to look ofr it again
aim:defstarsteve
I'll be here all night
clevohardcore - 11-16-2007 at 01:47 AM
man this is taking forever. 3rd time and every time it says can't install. But then it continues on. We'll see. I may hit you back up if I can. In the
mean time thank you very much for your help. I mean it.