USB\VID_04F9&PID_0170
FAX-1840C Printer driver
USB\VID_04F9&PID_0170 is the Brother Industries, Ltd FAX-1840C Printer, a printer device. Windows 10 and 11 can print to many printers with a built-in driver, but scanning, duplex and ink tools need the maker's full driver package for this model. Get it from Windows Update or your PC maker first; the chip maker's own package is on support.brother.com.
Device details
| Hardware ID | USB\VID_04F9&PID_0170 |
|---|---|
| Device name | FAX-1840C Printer |
| Maker | Brother Industries, Ltd (USB vendor ID 04F9) |
| Device type | Printer |
| Driver guide | Brother printer driver |
How to install the driver for FAX-1840C Printer
- Confirm the ID. In Device Manager, right-click the device, open Properties, then Details, and pick Hardware Ids. The first line should start with
USB\VID_04F9&PID_0170. - Try Windows Update. Settings, Windows Update, Advanced options, Optional updates. Basic printer drivers are often offered here.
- Check your PC maker. Enter your model or serial number on its support site and look under Printers, then your printer model.
- Use the chip maker's package. Brother support: Downloads (search by model) on support.brother.com. Our brother printer driver guide explains which package fits.
- Restart and check. Print a test page from Settings, Bluetooth & devices, Printers & scanners.
Other Brother Industries printer IDs
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