Brother DCP-L5500DN Setup Support

Brother DCP-L5500DN is a user-friendly multifunctional printer ideal for home and work environments. The best thing about the printer is the running cost is comparatively lesser than other models with the same features. If you have purchased Brother DCP-L5500DN and looking for the right procedure for setting it up, continue reading this page. When you complete this page, you will get a clear insight into the method for setting up the multifunctional Brother DCP-L5500DN printer. Now, let's get started.

How to Install The

Brother DCP-L5500DN

Printer?

● Unbox the Brother DCP-L5500DN printer carton and take out all the included components.

● Your package includes the drum unit & toner cartridge assembly, telephone line cable, basic user guide, telephone line cord, drum unit, and an AC power cable.

● Discard the packing materials and protective tape from your printer and its components.

● Take out the toner cartridge assembly from the printer and remove the packing materials. Also, don't forget to remove the silica gel pack.

● Reinsert the assembly into the printer.

● Extend the paper input tray and move the guides to the extreme ends. Take a stack of paper and fan the sheets.

● Insert the stack into the input tray and move the guides against the stack.

● Take the power cord you received and connect it to the printer's rear port and the electrical outlet.

● Power up the Brother printer and set your preferences on the control panel.

With this, your Brother DCP-L5500DN printer's initial setup is complete. You have successfully accomplished the task. Keep reading this page to learn more about your printer.

Download Driver For Brother DCP-L5500DN Printer

A driver is an essential component that lets you access the printer from your computer or laptop the way you like. For your Brother printer, you can get compatible software from its official website. To do this, you should visit Brother's official page and reach your printer's support page. Next, click the Downloads button and choose the compatible driver for your OS. Then, accept the license agreement anddownload the software to your computer. If you find this a hectic procedure, click the Driver Download button on this page. Then, install the software on your computer by adhering to the instructions on the screen.

Brother DCP-L5500DN Driver For Windows and Mac

The drivers for Windows and Mac computers differ in every aspect. Therefore, we have given you the drivers separately for both Operating Systems. Just click the Driver Download button on this page and get it downloaded to your computer!

How To Connect Brother DCP-L5500DN Printer?

When you connect your Brother DCP-L5500DN printer to your computer, you can print your documents seamlessly. In this section, we'll show you how to connect your Brother DCP-L5500DN printer to your computer. Read the instructions and implement the procedure in the right way.

● Get the Brother DCP-L5500DN printer software from the manufacturer's official website. You can also get it by clicking the Driver Download button on this page.

● Find the software in your Downloads folder and run the setup file.

● When the software's license agreement pops up, accept the terms and conditions.

● If you install the software on a Windows computer, click the Yes button when the User Account Control pop appears. For a Mac, provide our administrator credentials in the appropriate fields.

● When prompted to pick the connection type, choose the option you prefer the most and connect your printer and computer accordingly.

● Go ahead with the on-screen instructions and complete the installation.

● From now on, you can start printing from your computer.

Brother DCP-L5500DN Toner Reset

● Open the Brother DCP-L5500DN printer’s access cover.

● Make sure that the Brother printer is powered up. Tap the Clear or Back button.

● Now the Reset Menu screen opens. Choose the toner cartridge which you need to reset.

● Tap the Clear or Back button and close the access door

Reset

Drum

Brother DCP-L5500DN

● Power up the Brother DCP-L5500DN printer to begin the drum reset process.

● Select Settings --> All Settings --> Machine Info. ---> Parts Life.

● Press and hold the Drum option until the touchscreen of the printer changes.

● Tap Yes to execute the drum reset of the Brother DCP-L5500DN printer.

How To Scan On Brother DCP-L5500DN?

If you want to preserve your important documents, the best solution will be scanning and saving them to your computer. This section will teach you how to scan documents on your Mac.

● Load your document into the document feeder or on the flatbed glass of the Brother DCP-L5500DN printer.

● Tap the Finder menu on the display of your Mac system.

● Select Go --> Applications --> Brother.

● Double-click on the ControlCenter2 icon.

● Go to the Scan tab and select the Image button.

● Now the scan settings dialog box will display on the screen.

● Set the scan configurations, including the file format, destination file path, file name, resolution, and color

● Finally, tap the Start Scanning button.

With your Brother DCP-L5500DN printer, you can scan your documents directly to an email account. Unsure about the procedure? Get more precise insights by reading this section.

● To begin with, load your original document on the scanner glass.

● Enable the Scan option on the Brother DCP-L5500DN control panel.

● Swipe the options and select To E-mail.

● Choose the computer to which you want to send your documents.

● If you have connected your printer and computer via USB, the scanned documents will reach the connected computer without selecting it manually.

● Tap the Start button to begin the scanning process with the default configuration. Note: Use the Options button to change the scan settings.

Brother DCP-L5500DN Firmware Update

The firmware is an important component of your printer's overall functionality. If it goes outdated, you will end up with trouble. In this section, we'll show you how to update the firmware to the recent version.

● Go to Settings on the control panel of the Brother DCP-L5500DN machine.

● Select All Settings --> Machine Info.

● Use the related option to check the firmware of your Brother DCP-L5500DN setup printer.

● If there are updates available for the firmware of your printer, update it by using the Firmware Update tool.

● You can avail of the Firmware Update tool from Brother's official support site. Reach the site and enter your printer model. Then you can get the tool in just a few seconds.

Brother DCP-L5500DN Default Password

The default password for your Brother DCP-L5500DN printer is initpass. In case you are looking for the proper solution to change it, refer to these guidelines.

● Open the web browser on your computer.

● Type the IP address of your Brother DCP-L5500DN printer on the search field and tap the Search button.

● Type the default login password in the respective field and tap Enter.

● Go to the Administrator tab.

● Create a new password in the Enter New Password field.

● Type the same password in the Confirm New Password field.

● Tap the Submit button.

● This is how you should change the default password on your Brother DCP-L5500DN printer. Still, have queries? Reach us through the Call button. Our technical experts are here to assist you in the best way possible.

Brother DCP-L5500DN Troubleshooting

It is common to have issues with our printers. But, with the appropriate solutions, we can fix the problems like an expert. We have covered a few troubleshooting solutions to handle the common issues on your Brother DCP-L5500DN printer. You can try the techniques one by one and solve your problem.

Brother DCP-L5500DN Offline

Printer Offline is the most common problem that can occur with any printer. The problem might have occurred due to improper connection, incorrect setting, etc. However, when you handle this problem from various perspectives, you can fix the trouble quickly. Try out these hacks and ensure they work for you.

● First, check the connection between your printer and computer. Ensure they are connected over the same wireless network. If they are connected to different networks, you cannot access your printer from the computer

● If you have enabled Use Printer Offline in the Devices and Printers section, your printer will not appear online. To fix this, you need to reach the Devices and Printers section and disable the Use Printer Offline option.

● Many times, updating the software can fix the Printer Offline issue. Therefore try this technique and ensure it works for you.

● As a final resort, restart your Brother machine and check if the problem is solved.

Brother DCP-L5500DN Toner Error

If you encounter a Toner error on your Brother DCP-L5500DN printer, it is time to reset the toner cartridge. Here are the detailed instructions for you.

● Ensure that the toner cartridge is compatible with your Brother printer

● Remove the toner cartridge from your Brother printer. Make sure you have removed the protective tape from the toner cartridge. If you haven't done that yet, remove it now.

● Check for any damage on the toner cartridge. If it is damaged, you need to replace it with a new one.

● Now, reinsert the toner cartridge inside the printer. Finally, print a test page and verify that the toner error is fixed.

● To avail more solutions to fix the toner error with the Brother DCP-L5500DN printer, call our technical support team.

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