The Brother HL 5370DWT driver allows Windows to communicate with your printer, helping it receive print jobs and apply the settings you choose. For network printing, installing the appropriate Brother driver can also help you connect to the printer and access its available paper-handling options.

Key Features

• Network printing support: Enables printing to the Brother HL 5370DWT over a properly configured network, so connected computers can use the printer without a direct USB connection.
• Print settings control: Provides access to options such as paper size, orientation, resolution, and multiple pages per sheet, depending on the driver package.
• Duplex and tray configuration: Lets you select two-sided printing and configure available paper trays to match the printer’s installed hardware.
• Windows integration: Adds the printer to Windows printing menus for use with everyday applications. Choose a package that explicitly supports your version of Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Open your system information and confirm the Windows edition and system type. Before downloading, verify that the driver package supports your operating system; compatibility may differ between packages.

1. Prepare the printer connection. Turn on the Brother HL 5370DWT and make sure it is connected to the same local network as your computer. If needed, check the printer’s network configuration to find its IP address.

1. Download and extract the driver. Save the appropriate Brother driver package to your computer. If it arrives as a compressed archive, extract the contents before starting installation.

1. Run the installer. Open the setup file and approve the Windows permission prompt if requested. Select the network connection option, then choose your printer from the detected devices. If it is not listed, use its IP address when the installer offers that option.

1. Confirm settings and test printing. Finish setup, open the printer’s properties in Windows, and check that duplex printing and the installed paper trays are configured correctly. Print a test page to confirm communication. If the page does not print, check the network connection and printer queue before reinstalling.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Remove any existing Brother HL-5370DW series driver first via Print Management or Devices and Printers, reboot, then run the official Brother installer as administrator. Disable antivirus temporarily if it blocks the setup.
• Printer not detected: For USB, try a different port/cable and avoid hubs. For network, confirm the HL-5370DWT is on the same subnet, note its IP address, and add it manually if auto-discovery fails.
• Version conflicts / missing features: Windows may install a generic WSD driver, causing missing duplex or tray options. Remove the device, install the Brother HL-5370DW series driver, and set it as default instead of the Windows Update version.