The Brother HL 5350DN driver lets Windows communicate with your printer, translating documents into print jobs and making printer settings available from your applications. Choose the driver package that matches your version of Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7 and your system architecture to help avoid installation and printing problems.

Key Features

• Print settings access: Adjust paper size, orientation, copy count, and print quality through the Windows printing preferences panel.
• Automatic duplex controls: Configure two-sided printing on the Brother HL 5350DN to reduce paper use for reports, handouts, and everyday documents.
• Paper source selection: Choose the appropriate tray or multipurpose feed option for the paper loaded in your printer.
• USB and network printing support: Set up printing over a USB connection or the printer’s wired Ethernet connection, using a driver package that supports your chosen setup.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Open your PC’s system information and confirm both the operating system and whether it uses a 32-bit or 64-bit architecture. Select a package explicitly listed as compatible with that configuration; do not assume every available download supports all four Windows versions.

1. Download and prepare the driver. Save the compatible Brother printer driver to your computer. If the download is compressed, extract its contents before starting installation. Turn on the printer and make sure it has paper loaded.

1. Prepare the connection. For USB installation, follow the installer’s instructions about when to connect the cable. For Ethernet setup, connect the printer to your router or network switch and ensure your computer can reach it on the network.

1. Run the setup process. Launch the installer, allow administrator access if requested, and follow the prompts to select the connection type and printer. If the package has no installer, use Windows’ add-printer options and browse to the extracted driver files when prompted.

1. Verify the installation. Open the printer’s properties in Windows and print a test page. Check paper source and duplex preferences before printing your documents. If a network printer is not detected, verify its network address and connection before trying again.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Disconnect USB, remove any partial Brother HL-5350DN driver from Devices and Printers/Print Management, run the installer as administrator, and reconnect only when prompted.
• Printer not detected: Confirm the HL-5350DN is on the same network or connected to a working USB port. Print a network configuration page, verify the IP/subnet, and add the printer by IP if auto-discovery fails. For USB, try a rear port and a known-good cable.
• Version/driver conflicts: Uninstall old Brother or generic PCL/PostScript drivers, restart Windows, then install the latest HL-5350DN package. On a print server, avoid mixing 32-bit and 64-bit drivers; add the correct additional driver for each client architecture.