The printer falls under the laser technology classification, utilizing electrophotographic print technology for optimal performance. Boasting an impressive internal memory of 512 MB of RAM, this device is designed to handle even the most complex printing jobs with ease.
It’s worth noting that this device shares many features with other models from the same series, including the DCP-L5500, DCP-L5600DN, and MFC-L5700DW. In addition, the series includes several other models, such as the MFC-L5800DW, MFC-L5850DW, MFC-L5900DW, MFC-L6700DW, and MFC-L6800DW, each with their own unique capabilities.
The display component of this printer is a state-of-the-art liquid crystal display (LCD), measuring an impressive 3.7 inches diagonally. With this advanced feature, users can easily navigate and customize their printing settings for the perfect output every time.
Brother DCP-L5650DN Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Full Driver and Software Package for Windows 11 10 8.1 8 7 vista xp 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 408.84 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows 11 10 8.1 8 7 vista xp 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE | 39.92 MB |
Driver for Mac OS
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Full Software Package for Mac 10.14.dmg | 345.05 MB | |
| Full Software Package for Mac 10.10 to 10.13.dmg | 345.20 MB | |
| Full Software Package for Mac 10.9.dmg | 345.27 MB | |
| Full Software Package for Mac 10.8.dmg | 345.35 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.15.dmg | 38.65 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.8 to 10.14.dmg | 38.65 MB | |
| ICA Scanner Driver for Mac 13.dmg | 3.44 MB | |
| ICA Scanner Driver for Mac 12.dmg | 2.53 MB | |
| ICA Scanner Driver for Mac 11.dmg | 2.50 MB | |
| ICA Scanner Driver for Mac 10.15.dmg | 2.28 MB | |
| Scanner Driver for Mac 10.14.dmg | 293.09 MB | |
| Scanner Driver for Mac 10.9 to 10.13.dmg | 293.23 MB | |
| Scanner Driver for Mac 10.8.dmg | 293.29 MB |
Driver for Linux
Linux (32-bit), Linux (64-bit)
| Filename | Size | Download |
| LPR printer driver for Linux 32 bit and 64 bit.rpm | 105.80 kB | |
| CUPSwrapper printer driver for Linux 32 bit and 64 bit.rpm | 25.14 kB |
Specifications
The device features a user-friendly interface with a TFT color touchscreen. The printer’s power source operates at 110 to 120 volts with a frequency of 50/60 Hz. However, the primary power consumption varies based on the printing mode selected. At peak performance, the printer uses 1,368 watts, while regular printing mode uses 630 watts. To conserve energy, the quiet mode option uses only 375 watts of power. When copying documents, the device uses approximately 630 watts of power, which can be reduced to 375 watts by selecting the silent mode.
The Brother DCP-L5650DN printer’s power consumption varies depending on its mode. When in active mode, it requires around 36 watts of power at 260C, while it only uses 8.4 watts in sleep mode. Its dimensions measure approximately 19.5 inches in width, 19.1 inches in depth, and 16.8 inches in height.
Weighing in at 37.6 lbs or 17.1 kg, this printer is quite heavy. It produces a sound pressure of approximately 55 dB (A) when printing, but only 52 dB (A) when in active mode.
One of the great features of the Brother DCP-L5650DN printer is its automatic document feeder. This feeder can hold up to 70 additional sheets for input, making it an efficient tool for busy offices.
The Brother DCP-L5650DN printer is compatible with a wide range of print paper types, including plain, letterhead, colored, thin, thick, and recycled papers. This printer also supports various paper sizes, such as A4, letter, A5, A6, legal, folio, and executive.
If you’re looking to print on heavier paper, the maximum weight this printer can handle is around 32 lbs. To get started with your Brother DCP-L5650DN, simply download the driver from the Brother website using the link provided.