Refurbished Brother HL-5170DN Mono Laser Printer

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Brother
• MPN: HL-5170DN
• Model: HL-5170DN
• Type: Monochrome Laser Compact Network Duplex Printer
• Standard Functions: Shared network high-speed black and white document printing, automatic double-sided printing, text formatting, and direct network print queue execution.
• Optional Functions: Extended multi-tray paper source expansion (via LT-5100 unit) and internal system memory scaling using standard 100-pin DIMM memory chip upgrades.
• What's Included in the Box: Brother HL-5170DN printer base unit, pre-installed 10/100 Base-TX network interface board, integrated automatic duplex module, standard adjustable 250-sheet paper cassette tray, multi-purpose manual feed slot guide, starter black toner cartridge, separate long-life laser imaging drum kit, and standard AC electrical power line.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Standard RJ-45 Ethernet network connection cable, standard Type A-to-B Full-Speed USB interface connection line, or standard IEEE 1284 parallel printer communication interface cable.

Technical Specifications

Available Options & Consumables

Keep your office network print station operating reliably with high-yield toner cartridge setups and internal components built for the Brother HL-5170DN platform:

• Toner Supplies: Genuine Brother TN-540 standard yield (3,500 pages) or TN-570 black high-yield monochrome laser toner powder replacement modules (Yields approximately 6,700 pages).
• Imaging Core Units: Official replacement Brother DR-510 long-life laser imaging drum assemblies (Rated for approximately 20,000 cycles).
• Hardware Customization: Optional lower paper tray cassettes (Part LT-5100) to add 250 sheets of extra paper capacity, and compatible 100-pin DIMM memory expansion chips.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What do the letters "D" and "N" stand for in the HL-5170DN model number code?
  The "D" signifies automatic duplex capabilities for printing on both sides of a page without manual intervention. The "N" denotes that this model includes built-in network infrastructure, featuring a pre-installed factory Ethernet card to plug straight into a local router or hub for shared team printing.
• Does this space-saving compact network desktop printer support color outputs?
  No. This is a dedicated monochrome device that prints exclusively in black and white using heat-fused black laser toner powder.
• Do I need to replace the entire printing core when the machine runs low on black powder?
  No. This hardware utilizes a cost-effective two-piece consumable layout. The toner cartridge fits inside a separate long-life drum housing, allowing you to swap out the toner independently.