First-time setup
Brother / Drivers & setup
Brother HL-5280DW Driver
Get the Brother software for the HL-5280DW from Brother's official support site, see which package to pick for Windows and macOS, and finish with a test print.
HL-5280DW software at a glance
Software packages9
SystemsWindows 4 · macOS 5
Package typesFirst-time setup 3 · Printing 5 · Optional tool 1
32/64-bit versionsx86 3 · x64 1
01 Download the HL-5280DW driver
Two ways to download
Official Brother download ↗
Download a package directly from the list below, or get the newest version from Brother's official support site. On the official site, search for HL-5280DW and select your operating system.
Download a package
Pick the full package for a first-time setup, or only the printer or scanner driver if the printer is already connected. Each Download button creates a one-time link to the file.
First-time setup
Printer Full Drivers for Windows vista 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE
First-time setup
Printer Full Drivers for Windows xp 32 bit.EXE
Printing
PCL Driver for Windows xp 64 bit.exe
Printing
Printer Driver for Mac 10.10.dmg
Printing
Printer Driver for Mac 10.9.dmg
Printing
Printer Driver for Mac 10.6 to 10.8.dmg
Printing
Printer Driver for Mac 10.5.dmg
Optional tool
BR Script Driver for Mac 10.5 to 10.7.dmg
02 Install and test the HL-5280DW
Check the exact model name
Read the full model name on the printer label. It should match HL-5280DW exactly; printers with similar names can need different software.
Download the package for your system
On Brother's support site, choose your operating system version. Pick the full software package for a first-time setup, or just the printer driver if the printer already works with another computer.
Run the installer and connect the printer
Follow the installer prompts for USB or Wi-Fi. For USB, connect the cable only when the installer asks. For Wi-Fi, keep the printer and computer on the same network.
Check that it worked
Print a test page from your system printer settings. If the test page prints, the driver is installed correctly.
03 Troubleshooting
The installer cannot find the printer
Check the connection first. For USB, try another port and cable. For Wi-Fi, make sure the printer shows a network connection on its panel and that your computer is on the same network, then run the installer again.
The printer is installed but shows as offline
Turn the printer off and on, then remove and re-add it in your system printer settings. On Wi-Fi, a changed router or IP address is a common cause.
My operating system is not in the list
Check Brother's support site for your exact system version. Newer versions of Windows and macOS often include a built-in driver for older printers, so try adding the printer in system settings first.
04 Sources
Package downloads come from PrinterDriversHub's driver archive; the official links go to Brother's website. PrinterDriversHub is independent and not affiliated with Brother.