This printer utilizes electrophotographic print technology, with varying speed depending on the media type. When printing on an A4 paper, it can produce up to 30 pages per minute (ppm). Meanwhile, for letter-sized paper, it can print at a rate of 32 ppm. With auto duplex printing, the printer can print on both sides of the page independently, achieving a speed of up to 13 ppm.
It’s worth noting that the first print output is released in less than 8.5 seconds, a testament to the printer’s efficiency.
Brother HL-5380DN printer driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Printer Full Drivers for Windows 7 8 8.1 10 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE | 178.97 MB | |
| Printer Full Drivers for Windows vista xp 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE | 9.65 MB |
Brother HL-5380DN driver for Mac
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.15.dmg | 38.65 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.14.dmg | 38.58 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.13 and 10.12.dmg | 35.18 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.11.dmg | 26.32 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.10.dmg | 28.86 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.9.dmg | 22.67 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.6 to 10.8.dmg | 26.04 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.5.dmg | 5.85 MB | |
| BR-Script Driver for Mac 10.5 to 10.7.dmg | 1.08 MB |
Specifications
The print resolution is determined by the operating system utilized in the printing process. For instance, the DOS system is capable of producing up to 600 dots per inch (dpi). On the other hand, the Windows OS versions 2000, XP, and Vista offer a higher print resolution of up to 1200 dpi and a maximum of 2400 x 1200 dpi, with other resolutions being 600 dpi and 300 dpi.
In the case of Mac OS, the print resolution is comparable to that of Windows and Linux OS. It’s important to note that the resolution of the printing process depends on the printer’s capabilities, as well as the quality of the image or document being printed. Therefore, choosing the right operating system and printer is essential in ensuring optimal printing results.
The NEC model VR5500 is the standard processor for this printer, which boasts an impressive speed of up to 300 MHz. Additionally, the printer comes equipped with a standard internal memory of 32 MB of RAM. But wait, there’s more! This printer also offers a multitude of memory options, including 1 DIMM (144pin) and slot entry options for expandable memory, ranging from 64 MB all the way up to 512 MB. With these memory options, you can easily customize your printer to meet your specific needs and demands.
This printer offers several connectivity options for connecting to a PC, including USB, Ethernet, and WLAN. The USB 2.0 full speed port is the standard method of connection, while other options include the IEEE 1284 parallel component and the Ethernet 10/100base-TX.
For network protocols, this printer supports TELNET, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, APOP, POP, ICMP, and IPP/IPPS, providing a wide range of options for different network environments. Additionally, it supports several print languages, including PCL6, BL-Script 3 (Postscript 3 language emulation), Epson FX-850, and IBM Pro-Printer XL.
With these connectivity and language options, this printer is versatile and adaptable to a variety of printing needs.