Brother MFC L5700DW Setup| Driver Download

Brother MFC-L5700DW is a monochrome laser printer that supports duplex, wireless, and mobile printing options. The Brother MFC L5700DW Setup involves:

Unboxing
Loading paper
Powering on the printer
Installing the printer software

To know more about the printer setup, continue reading the instructions given on this page.

BROTHER MFC L5700DW UNBOXING

If you are new to the Brother MFC-L5700DW printer setup, follow these unboxing and setup steps.

Unboxing:

Start by taking out the printer from the package and then check the printer components.
Remove the packing materials inside and outside the printer.
Next, open the front cover and take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
Remove the orange protective part from the cartridge.
Re-fix the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the printer.

Loading paper:

Pull the paper input tray out of the printer.
Slide apart the paper guides.
Fan a paper stack and load it into the paper input tray.
Make sure that you load the paper stack below the specified limit.
Re-fix the tray into the printer.

Powering on the printer:

Connect your printer to a wall outlet using the provided power cord.
Go to your printer control panel and press the Power button to turn on the printer.
On the touchscreen panel, tap Settings and choose All Settings --> Initial Setup --> Local Language.
Next, set the correct date and time.

Installing the printer software:

Insert the provided Installation CD-ROM into your computer's CD/DVD drive.
Run the Brother MFC L5700DW Setup file from the CD drive.
Agree to the EULA and install the required software by selecting them in the driver installation wizard.
Next, select your connection type from the following options.
Wireless Network Connection
Wired Network Connection
USB Connection
Proceed with the instructions in the Brother MFC L57100DW Driver Installation wizard and establish the selected connection.
After completing the driver installation, verify the printer functionality.

BROTHER MFC L5700DW USER MANUAL

The user manual is one of the essential printer supplies that provide you with the necessary information about the printer. The user manual is provided with your printer package during the first-time purchase. If the manual is not included in the printer package, download it by clicking the Manual Download button on this page. Alternatively, you can get the manual for your Brother MFC-L5700DW printer from the official Brother site by following these steps.

Launch the browser application on your computer and go to the official Brother site.
Navigate to Brother Solutions Center and enter your printer's model number in the search field.
Click the Search button and select the printer model from the search result.
Next, click the link that directs you to the Manuals page.

If necessary, choose your language from the Language drop-down menu.
Select the required manual from the displayed list and click the Download button.
If the manual opens as a PDF, click the Download icon and save the manual to your computer.

BROTHER MFC L5700DW DRIVER

The Brother MFC L5700DW Printer Driver is responsible for the communication between your printer and computer. It is available on the Installation CD-ROM that is provided with the Brother MFC L5700DW Setup package. If your computer doesn't support the CD/DVD drive, download the driver by clicking the Driver Download button on this page. Alternatively, you can get the driver from the official Brother site.

BROTHER MFC L5700DW DRIVER FOR MAC

Almost all Brother printers are compatible with the latest macOS version. If you wish to print any documents from your Mac without any printer drivers, use AirPrint. For advanced printing or basic scanning, you should install the printer driver. To know how to get the driver from the official Brother site, follow these steps.

To begin with, open the default browser on your computer.
Go to the official Brother site and navigate to Brother Solutions Center.
Type 'Brother MFC-L5700DW' in the search field and click the Search button.
Select the printer model from the search result and click the link below Downloads & Drivers.
On the Downloads page, check if your macOS version has been detected and is displayed in the Select Your Operating System (OS) section.
Click OK and choose the required driver from the displayed list.
Click the Agree to the EULA and Download button and wait until the download is completed.
Run the downloaded driver file and complete the installation.

BROTHER MFC L5700DW DRIVER FOR WINDOWS

Downloading the printer drivers on a Windows computer is quite simple, but you have to remove any previously installed Brother printer driver before installing a new one. To know how to get the driver from the official Brother site, follow these steps.

Go to the Brother Solutions Center and type 'Brother MFC-L5700DW' in the search field.
Click Search and select the printer model from the search result.
Click the link below Downloads & Drivers.
On the Downloads page, select your Windows OS version in the Select Your Operating System (OS) section if it is not detected automatically.
Click OK and choose the required driver from the displayed list.
Finally, click the Agree to the EULA and Download button to save the driver file to your computer.
Run the downloaded file from the Downloads folder and complete the installation.

BROTHER MFC L5700DW WIRELESS SETUP

Before starting the wireless setup:

Verify if the Internet connection is stable on your router.

Check if you have completed the basic printer setup.

Disconnect the Ethernet or USB cable connected to your Brother MFC L5700DW Setup, if any.

Identify the wireless credentials, such as SSID and network key.

Setting up the printer on your wireless network:

Turn on your Brother MFC-L5700DW printer and press the Settings button on the touchscreen panel.
Tap All Settings --> Network --> WLAN --> Setup Wizard.
When the printer shows the 'Enable WLAN?' message, start the wireless setup wizard.
Wait for your printer to search for the nearby network names.
Choose your SSID from the displayed list and enter the network key.
Tap OK and wait for your Brother MFC L5700DW Setup to connect to your wireless network.
Once the wireless connection is made, the touchscreen panel will display the 'Connected' message.

Connecting printer and computer wirelessly:

First, connect your computer to the same wireless network using the correct wireless credentials.
Next, run the driver installation wizard on your computer.
Agree to the EULA and install the required software by selecting them in the driver installation wizard.
Choose the Wireless Network Connection option as your connection type.
Carry out the instructions in the driver installation wizard to establish the connection between your printer and computer.
Once the connection is made, verify it by printing a test page remotely from your computer.

BROTHER MFC L5700DW USB CONNECT

First, unplug any USB cable connected to your printer. You should not make the connection between your printer and computer until the driver installation wizard prompts.
Ensure that you have a standard USB cable handy because the USB cable is not included in the printer package.
Run the driver installation on your computer and carry out the instructions in the driver installation wizard until you see the Choose your Connection Type screen.
Here, select the USB Connection option and click Next.
Connect your Brother MFC L5700DW Setup and computer via a USB cable and wait until the printer is detected by the driver installation wizard.
Once the printer has been detected, complete the rest of the instructions in the setup wizard and verify the USB connection.

BROTHER MFC L5700DW ETHERNET CONNECT

The Ethernet connection makes data transfer faster than Wi-Fi. Keep reading the instructions to know how to connect your printer to your network via Ethernet.

Before starting, connect your computer to your local wireless network.
Start the driver installation wizard using the Installation CD-ROM or downloaded driver package.
Carry out the instructions in the driver installation wizard and choose the Wired Network Connection option as your connection type.
Connect your printer to your router using a standard Ethernet cable.
Carry out the instructions in the driver installation wizard and wait until the computer detects your printer.
Finish the driver installation and verify the Ethernet connection.

BROTHER MFC L5700DW TROUBLESHOOTING

Is your Brother MFC-L5700DW printer not working as expected? Fixing such a problem is simple, but identifying the actual cause is difficult. You may get the error messages and details about the error on your printer's touchscreen panel. But sometimes, you may not execute the correct troubleshooting steps and end up with the same error once again. To help you in such cases, we have our dedicated technical experts. All you have to do is click the Call button on this page and contact us for assistance in resolving the printer issues.

PAPER JAM

If paper is jammed inside your printer, the LCD panel will display a message to help you find the paper-jammed location. You will also get notified by the Status Monitor from your computer if any paper is jammed while printing your documents. These are the possible locations for the paper jam inside your printer.

Document/paper tray
The rear side of the printer
2-sided tray
ADF
MP tray
To remove the jammed paper, go to the specified location.
Make sure that you gently remove the jammed paper from the printer.
Avoid damaging the internal parts while removing the jammed paper from the Brother MFC L5700DW Setup.
To avoid getting the paper jam error in the future, use printer-supported media.
Remember not to adjust the paper stack too tightly using the paper guides.

TONER RESET

You cannot reset the toner level on your Brother MFC-L5700DW printer. However, you can reset the drum unit counter after replacing the drum unit. Continue reading the instructions given below to reset the drum unit counter from the printer control panel.

With the printer turned on, close the front cover.
Press the Cancel button to interrupt the error.
Tap the Settings icon on the touchscreen panel and select All Settings --> Machine Info. --> Parts Life.
Tap Drum and press Yes to reset the drum unit counter.
Finally, press the Home button to close the Settings menu.

PRINTER OFFLINE

If your Brother MFC-L5700DW printer status is offline on your Windows computer, then follow these troubleshooting steps to bring your printer status back online.

To begin with, check the printer status.
If your printer is turned off, check the power cord and restart your printer.
Next, check if the USB or Wi-Fi connection is stable.
You can run the Brother Network Connection Repair Tool on your Windows computer to repair the network issues on your printer automatically.
Go to Control Panel on your computer and click the Devices and Printers option.
Right-click your printer's icon and select the See what's printing option.
Click the Printer tab and deselect the Use Printer Offline option from the drop-down list.
If you have not yet set your Brother MFC L5700DW Setup as default on your computer, right-click the printer icon and select the Set as default printer option.
The above steps should fix the printer offline issue.
If the problem persists, restart the Print Spooler service.

CONNECTED TO WIFI BUT NOT PRINTING

If your printer is connected to Wi-Fi but not printing any documents, follow these troubleshooting steps.

First, check if your printer is loaded with paper.
Go to the touchscreen panel and check the paper settings.
Place your printer closer to your router to avoid Wi-Fi interference.
Ensure that your computer is connected to the same wireless network (as that of your printer).
Open the printer properties window on your computer and check the print settings.
Click the OK button and verify if your printer's name has been selected in the Print dialog box. If not, select your printer's name from the drop-down menu.
Retry to print your document remotely from your computer.
If the problem remains unsolved, reinstall the Brother MFC L5700DW Setup driver.

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