The Brother HL 5370DW driver allows Windows to communicate with your monochrome laser printer, translating documents into print jobs and making printer settings available from your applications. When choosing a download for Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, check that the package explicitly supports your operating system and system architecture before installing it.

Key Features

• Print settings for everyday documents: Access options such as paper size, orientation, resolution, and copy count to prepare letters, reports, and other black-and-white output.
• Automatic two-sided printing: Use the printer’s duplex capability to produce double-sided documents without manually turning each sheet.
• Connection flexibility: Configure printing over USB or a network connection, including Ethernet and wireless when the printer is connected to your network.
• Paper and toner controls: Select the appropriate paper source and media type, and use toner-saving options where available in the installed driver.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Open your computer’s system information to confirm the Windows edition and whether it uses a 32-bit or 64-bit architecture. Select a Brother HL 5370DW driver package that lists compatibility with that configuration; availability may vary between Windows versions.

1. Prepare the printer. Turn it on and load paper. For network printing, connect the printer to the same local network as your PC. If you plan to use USB, wait to connect the cable until the installer requests it, unless the package instructions say otherwise.

1. Download and open the driver package. Save the compatible installer to your computer. If the download is compressed, extract its contents first, then launch the setup program and approve the Windows permission prompt if one appears.

1. Choose the connection method. Follow the installation prompts, selecting USB or network printing as appropriate. For a network setup, choose the correct printer from the detected devices. If it is not found, check its network connection and use its IP address if the installer offers that option.

1. Verify the installation. Open Windows printer settings, select the Brother HL 5370DW, and print a test page. Review paper size and duplex preferences before sending your first document. If printing fails, confirm that the selected printer port matches your connection and that no error is shown on the printer.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Remove older Brother HL-5370DW entries in Apps & Features and any stale printer queues in Print Management, then reboot and run the full driver package as administrator. For USB installs, connect the printer only when the installer prompts.
• Printer not detected on network: Confirm the HL-5370DW has a valid IP address, disable Wi-Fi isolation/client isolation, and add the printer by TCP/IP port rather than WSD. Set a static IP or DHCP reservation to prevent port mismatches after sleep.
• Driver/version conflicts: Windows may install a generic or WSD driver first. Remove that queue, install Brother’s HL-5370DW package, and ensure the printer is assigned to the correct Brother TCP/IP port.