Brother HL-5470DW(T) Manual

The Brother HL-5470DW(T) is a high-speed monochrome laser printer designed for office environments, featuring fast print speeds up to 50 pages per minute, automatic duplex printing, wired and wireless network connectivity, high-yield toner options, and robust paper handling capabilities. Below are key sections for safety, features, installation, setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

1. Features at a Glance 2. Installation 3. First-Time Setup 4. Specifications 5. Controls and Settings 6. Connecting to Network 7. Printing Operations 8. Maintenance & Consumables 9. Regulatory Information 10. Troubleshooting

Features at a Glance

Key components: High-speed print engine, automatic duplex unit, paper trays, control panel with LCD, network interfaces (Ethernet & Wi-Fi), USB port.

Feature	Description
Print Speed	Up to 50 pages per minute
Resolution	Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Duplex Printing	Automatic two-sided printing
Paper Capacity	Standard 500 sheets, expandable
Connectivity	Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0
Toner Yield	High-yield TN-850 available
Control Panel	LCD display with navigation buttons
Mobile Printing	Support for Brother iPrint&Scan, AirPrint, Google Cloud Print
Emulations	PCL6, BR-Script3, IBM ProPrinter
Operating Systems	Windows, macOS, Linux

Installation

Unpack and inspect contents. Place on stable, level surface near power outlet and network connection.

Remove all packaging materials and tape from printer interior and exterior.
Install toner cartridge: Open front cover, remove packing material, insert TN-750/TN-850 cartridge until it clicks.
Load paper: Adjust paper guides in tray, load up to 250 sheets of plain paper.
Connect power cord to printer and wall outlet.
Connect network cable (for wired) or prepare for wireless setup.

WARNING! Toner cartridge is heavy; handle with care. Avoid touching the green drum surface.

First-Time Setup

Power on printer; follow initial setup prompts on control panel.

Select language: Use arrow keys on control panel to choose language.
Set date and time: Enter current date and time for accurate print logs.
Network configuration: For wired, connect Ethernet cable; for wireless, select network and enter password.
Install drivers: Insert installation CD or download from Brother website, follow on-screen instructions.
Print test page: Confirm installation success via driver or control panel.

CAUTION! Ensure proper ventilation; keep at least 4 inches clearance on all sides.

Specifications

Print Technology: Monochrome laser.
Print Speed: Up to 50 ppm.
First Print Out: Less than 8 seconds.
Monthly Duty Cycle: Up to 100,000 pages.
Paper Sizes: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, B5, envelopes, labels.
Memory: 256MB standard, expandable.
Network: 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n.
Power Consumption: Approx. 570W printing, 65W ready, 1.3W sleep.
Dimensions (WxDxH): 16.1 x 16.3 x 12.2 inches.
Weight: Approx. 44.1 lbs.

Controls and Settings

Access menus via control panel buttons and LCD. Control Panel: POWER, GO (status monitor), UP/DOWN arrows, OK, BACK, MENU.

LCD Display: Shows status, menus, network info, error messages.

Printer Settings: Paper size, type, density, timeout, eco mode, network config. Network Settings: TCP/IP, WLAN, Wi-Fi Direct, network reset. Maintenance: Print reports, clean drum, firmware update. Security: Admin password, IP filtering, SSL.

Connecting to Network

Wired: Ethernet port. Wireless: Wi-Fi setup via control panel or WPS.

Wired: Connect Ethernet cable to printer and router/switch.
Wireless (control panel): MENU > Network > WLAN > Setup Wizard > select SSID > enter password.
Wireless (WPS): Press WPS button on router, then on printer control panel within 2 minutes.
Confirm connection: Print network configuration report.

Tip: For stable connection, place printer within range of Wi-Fi router.

Printing Operations

Supports standard printing, duplex, multiple copies, collate, watermark, poster printing.

Send print job from computer or mobile device.
Monitor status via control panel LCD or Brother utilities.
Cancel job: Press GO button on control panel for 3 seconds.
Duplex printing: Enable in printer driver or application settings.
Toner save mode: Activate in driver or printer settings menu.
Paper selection: Choose tray and paper type in print dialog.

WARNING! Do not open covers during printing; allow printer to cool before maintenance.

Maintenance & Consumables

Toner Replacement: When toner low/empty message appears, replace with TN-750 (standard) or TN-850 (high-yield). Drum Unit: Replace DR-850 drum unit approx. every 30,000 pages. Cleaning: Exterior with dry cloth; interior with approved vacuum.

CAUTION! Use only Brother genuine consumables. Dispose of used toner/drum per local regulations.

Regulatory Information

FCC Part 15: Class B digital device; complies with interference limits. Energy Star® qualified. RoHS compliant. Copyright © Brother Industries, Ltd. For support, visit support.brother.com or contact Brother Customer Service at 1-877-276-8437.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
Printer not printing	Connection, power, paper jam	Check cables/power; clear paper jam; restart printer.
Poor print quality	Toner low, drum dirty	Replace toner; clean drum with dry cloth; run cleaning cycle.
Paper jams	Paper misloaded, worn rollers	Open covers, remove jammed paper; check rollers for wear.
Network connection lost	Router issues, incorrect settings	Restart router/printer; re-run network setup; check IP address.
Toner message persists	Cartridge not seated, non-genuine	Reinstall cartridge; use genuine Brother toner.

Reset: MENU > General Setup > Reset > Factory Reset (caution: erases settings).

Service: 1-877-276-8437; support.brother.com