Is Brother printer MFC-J1170DW compatible with Ventura 13.7.6 & Sequoia?

I need a new inkjet printer/multifunction device and after extensive web research, the Brother MFC-J1170DW seems to be the best choice for my current (Intel) Mac, running Ventura 13.7.6. (I tried unsuccessfully to find this info on a manufacturer website.) Since Ventura (and Intel) will no longer be supported in a few months, I'd *also* like to know the Brother MFC-J1170DW's compatibility with Sequoia for my next new Mac.

iMac 21.5″, macOS 13.7

Posted on Jun 15, 2025 11:07 PM

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Jun 16, 2025 4:00 AM in response to Nyctea

It does NOT support AirPrint.


Suggest finding a printer with AirPrint support so you never need drivers, and would be able to print from your iPhone and iPad as well.


Because this printer requires vendor provided drivers, if the vendor stops updating the drivers, you could be left with a printer that will no longer attach to your Mac in a few years, even though the printer is still functioning.


Look for AirPrint support in any printer you buy.

Jun 16, 2025 7:47 PM in response to Nyctea

I'd like to thank everyone (3 people, at this time) for their feedback! Rudegar's is most specifically relevant to me, since I prefer to use USB and print only from my Mac. Bob Harris's and Jan Hedlund's input together can be very useful to others. *Apologies* for rating Jan's feedback as "not helpful"; I received his email out of context and reluctantly rated it before I had the bigger picture!

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