You should always download and install the latest version driver if you are planning to setup a Brother HL-5170DN printer on your computer.
It is an old printer but it can still work on the latest operating systems like Windows 11, 10 or Server 2022.
Although you can get the driver from its driver’s CD, you won’t get the latest version driver from there. To download the latest version driver, you’ll have to visit its official website. If the official website is not working at that point in time then you may easily download the same driver from the download section of this page below.
In the download section, I am providing the Brother HL-5170DN driver download links which allow you to download driver by single-click. The printer drivers shared below are fully compatible with the following operating system: Windows 11, 10, 8, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP (32bit/64bit), Server 2000 to 2022, Linux, Ubuntu, and Mac 10.x, 11.x, 12.x, 13.x Ventura operating systems.
After downloading the printer drivers, you should read their installation guide shared in the installation section to properly install them on your computer.
Steps to Download Brother HL-5170DN Driver
All the operating system versions supported by this Brother printer have been mentioned in the OS list given below.
Step 1: Find your preferred operating system in our OS list.
Step 2: Click on its download link to start the download of your Brother HL-5170DN driver setup file.
Brother HL-5170DN Driver for Windows
Brother HL-5170DN Driver for Mac
Brother HL-5170DN Driver for Linux/Ubuntu
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Download the driver directly from the Brother HL-5170DN official website.
How to Install Brother HL-5170DN Driver
If you have doubts regarding the installation process of a printer driver, then this section is for you. Here, I have shared the detailed installation guide for the full feature driver and the basic driver (inf driver). Choose the right guide and use its installation process to install your Brother HL-5170DN printer drivers without making any mistakes. Follow the steps given in the following articles:
Method 1: How to install a printer driver automatically using its setup file
Method 2: How to install a printer driver manually using a basic driver (.INF driver)
Brother HL-5170DN Features
The Brother HL-5170DN is a laser printer which is suitable for commercial use. This monochrome laser printer can print at resolutions of up to 2400 x 600 dpi, while maintaining a top print speed of up to 21 ppm. This laser printer supports automatic duplex printing which further enhances its productivity.
You can connect this printer to your computer by using its USB, Ethernet and Parallel connectivity options. I would recommend you to connect this printer through an Internet cable so that you can easily connect it to your local network and can print any device connected to the local network, it is damn easy to print, copy and scan wirelessly.
Which Toner Cartridge is recommended to use in this printer?
This laser printer uses one black toner cartridge for printing, which is available in two size variants. The standard Black (TN-3060) toner cartridge can print up to 3500 pages, while the high yield Black (TN-3030) toner cartridge can print nearly 6700 pages.