Brother HL-5270DN Network User's Guide

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Configuring your network printer with an
Ethernet cable connection
Overview
Before using your Brother printer in a network environment, you must configure the TCP/IP settings. In this
chapter, you will learn the basic steps required to print over the network using the TCP/IP protocol.
We recommend that you use the automatic installer application in the CD-ROM we have provided with the
printer. By using this application, you can easily connect your printer to your network and install the network
software and printer driver which you need to complete the network configuration. You will be guided by the
on-screen instructions until you are able to use your Brother network printer. Please follow the instructions in
the supplied Quick Setup Guide.
If you want to configure your printer without using the automatic installer application, please read this chapter
and learn how to configure the TCP/IP settings. Then, in Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6 and Chapter 7, you
will learn how to install the network software and the printer driver into the operating system running on your
computer.
Note
You can configure the printer’s TCP/IP settings using the control panel on the printer. For further information,
see Control panel setup in Chapter 8.
IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways
To use the printer in a networked TCP/IP environment, you need to configure the IP address and subnet
mask. The IP address you assign to the print server must be on the same logical network as your host
computers. If it is not, you must properly configure the subnet mask and the gateway address.
IP address
An IP address is a series of numbers that identifies each computer connected to a network. An IP address
consists of four numbers separated by dots. Each number is between 0 and 255.
Example: In a small network, you would normally change the final numbers.
192.168.1.1
, 192.168.1.2, 192.168.1.3

Brother HL-5270DN Specifications

General

Color	No
N-up printing	2, 4, 9, 16, 25
Print technology	Laser
Maximum resolution	1200 x 1200 DPI
Economical printing	Yes
Time to first page (black, normal)	8.5 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	28 ppm
Maximum internal memory	544 MB
Number of print cartridges	1
Total input capacity	250 sheets
Total output capacity	100 sheets
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity	50 sheets
Maximum print size	210 x 297 mm
Paper tray media types	Bond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
Non-ISO print media sizes	Letter
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)	B5, B6
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4
Supported network protocols (IPv4)	IPv4, IPv6
Networking features	Ethernet 10/100Base-TX
Power consumption (active)	610 W
Display	LCD
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Power consumption (standby)	80 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)	9 W

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions (WxDxH)	393 x 384 x 259 mm