Brother Laser Printer User's Guide - HL-5470DW Series - Version 0

Sep 24, 2026

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User’s Guide for Brother laser printer models HL-5470DW, HL-5470DWT, HL-6180DW, and HL-6180DWT, covering what documentation is included and where to find each guide. It explains accessibility for visually-impaired users via screen reader text-to-speech, outlines the need to set up hardware and install drivers before use, and directs users to the Brother Solutions Center for support, driver updates, and FAQs. It also introduces symbols and conventions used across the manuals.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResumes

FormatPDF

Pages177

Reading Time1 h 2 min

AccessFree to download

User's Guides and where to find them?

Using the documentation

Symbols and conventions used in the documentation

Table of Contents

Printing Methods

User’s Guide Brother Laser Printer HL-5470DW HL-5470DWT HL-6180DW HL-6180DWT For visually-impaired users You can read this manual with Screen Reader‘text-to-speech’ software. You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the machine. Please use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the machine. You can find a printed copy in the box. Please read this User’s Guide thoroughly before you use the machine. Please visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com/](http://solutions.brother.com/ where you)[ where you](http://solutions.brother.com/ where you) can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. Note: Not all models are available in all countries. HL-6180DW(T) in USA: Please go to the Brother Solutions Center at [http://solutions.brother.com/](http://solutions.brother.com/ and)[ and](http://solutions.brother.com/ and) click Manuals on your model page to download the other manuals. Version 0 USA/CAN User's Guides and where to find them? | Which manual? | What's in it? | Where is it? | | --- | --- | --- | | Product Safety Guide | Read this Guide first. Please read the Safety Instructions before you set up your machine. See this Guide for trademarks and legal limitations. | Printed / In the Box | | Quick Setup Guide | Follow the instructions for setting up your machine and installing the drivers and software for the operating system and connection type you are using. | Printed / In the Box | | User’s Guide | Learn the print operations, how to replace consumables, and performing routine maintenance. See troubleshooting tips. | For USA:
HL-6180DW(T)
PDF file / Brother Solutions Center at [http://solutions.brother.com/](http://solutions.brother.com/)
HL-5470DW(T)
PDF file / CD-ROM / In the Box
For Other Countries:
PDF file / CD-ROM / In the Box | | Network User's Guide | This Guide provides useful information about wired and wireless network settings and security settings using the Brother machine. You can also find supported protocol information for your machine and detailed troubleshooting tips. | | | Wi-Fi Direct™ Guide | This Guide provides details on how to configure and use your Brother machine for wireless printing directly from a mobile device supporting the Wi-Fi Direct™ standard. | PDF file / Brother Solutions Center at [http://solutions.brother.com/](http://solutions.brother.com/) | | Google Cloud Print Guide | This Guide provides details on how to configure your Brother machine to a Google account and use Google Cloud Print services for printing over the Internet from devices using Gmail™ for mobile, GOOGLE DOCS™ for mobile and applications for the Chrome OS. | PDF file / Brother Solutions Center at [http://solutions.brother.com/](http://solutions.brother.com/) | | Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan | This Guide provides useful information about printing JPEG and PDF 1 files from your mobile device and scanning 2 from your Brother machine to your mobile device when connected on a Wi-Fi network. | PDF file / Brother Solutions Center at [http://solutions.brother.com/](http://solutions.brother.com/) | 1 PDF printing is not supported on Windows® Phone. 2 HL-5470DW(T) and HL-6180DW(T) do not support the scanning feature. i Using the documentation Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine. Symbols and conventions used in the documentation The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation. Note Bold Italics Courier New WARNING Important WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries. Important indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to property or loss of product functionality. Prohibition icons indicate actions that m

FAQs

What should a user do before using the Brother laser printer?

Set up the hardware and install the driver before using the machine. Use the Quick Setup Guide for the setup steps and driver installation.

Which Brother manuals are included and what does each cover?

The documentation set includes a Product Safety Guide, Quick Setup Guide, User’s Guide, Network User’s Guide, Wi‑Fi Direct™ Guide, Google Cloud Print Guide, and Mobile Print/Scan Guide for iPrint&Scan, each focusing on specific setup, operation, networking, or mobile printing tasks.

How are warning and note symbols used in the documentation?

WARNING and Important sections describe potential hazards and consequences if not avoided. Notes provide response guidance or operational tips, and icons indicate prohibited actions and hazards like electrical shock or fire.

Sep 24, 2026

Upload by Mimi