If you’re in need of a cost-effective device that boasts straightforward yet efficient printing technology, look no further than the Brother HL-5270DN. This printer utilizes an electrophotographic print method, ensuring high-quality results every time. It’s worth noting that print speed is impacted by the type of media being used. For instance, A4 paper can be printed at speeds of up to 28 pages per minute (ppm), while letter-sized paper can achieve speeds of up to 30 ppm. Additionally, automatic duplex printing can produce speeds of up to 13 ppm.
Brother HL-5270DN printer driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Printer Full Drivers for Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE | 101.08 MB | |
| Printer Full Drivers for Windows vista 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE | 19.87 MB | |
| Printer Full Drivers for Windows xp 32 bit.EXE | 27.20 MB | |
| Driver for Windows xp 64 bit.exe | 986.34 kB |
Brother HL-5270DN driver for Mac
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.10.dmg | 28.86 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.9.dmg | 22.67 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.6 to 10.8.dmg | 26.04 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.5.dmg | 5.45 MB | |
| BR-Script Driver for Mac 10.5 to 10.7.dmg | 1.08 MB |
Specifications
Assuming all other variables are optimized, the average first print out time is less than 8.5 seconds. The print resolution of this device is contingent upon the specific operating system being utilized. For instance, when using Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4.0, 2000 or XP, the output will exhibit a resolution of 1200 dots/inch (dpi), an HQ1200, 600 dpi, and a minimum of 300 dpi.
The Linux and Mac OS operating system versions follow a similar pattern, while the DOS command limits the print resolution to a maximum of 600 dpi. Additionally, the printer’s built-in features contribute significantly to its exceptional performance. These include an inbuilt processor with a speed of 266 MHz and an internal memory of 32 MB. The printer supports 1 DIMM (144pin) and slot input options, such as 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, and 512 MB, and the memory can be expanded up to 544 MB. These controller qualities are crucial for ensuring top-of-the-line printing capabilities.
When it comes to connecting this printer to a PC, the available input connectivity options are quite diverse. You can opt for the standard USB 2.0 hi-speed port, or go for the Ethernet LAN port which comes with a 10/100Base-TX and IEEE 1284 parallel. To ensure compatibility with a variety of devices, the printer supports numerous protocols including ARP, RARP, BOOTP, ICMP, APIPA, WINS/NetBIOS, and many others.