This particular printer falls under the laser technology classification utilizing electrophotographic print technology. It boasts an impressive 512 MB of RAM as internal memory. It’s worth mentioning that this device shares many features with the DCP-L5500, DCP-L5600DN, and MFC-L5700DW models. Additional models in this series include the MFC-L5800DW, MFC-L5850DW, MFC-L5900DW, MFC-L6700DW, and MFC-L6800DW. The display component of this printer includes a 3.7-inch diagonal liquid crystal display (LCD).
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 boasts a user-friendly interface thanks to its TFT color touchscreen. Its power source operates at 110 to 120 volts and 50/60 Hz, with power usage varying depending on the printing mode. When operating at peak performance, power usage reaches up to 1,368 watts, while regular printing uses 630 watts. Switching to quiet mode, however, reduces power consumption to approximately 375 watts. Meanwhile, copying requires around 630 watts of power, but selecting silent mode lowers it to 375 watts as well.
The Brother DCP-L5650DN printer has a power consumption of around 36 watts at 260C while in active mode, and only 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, making it a fairly compact device. Additionally, it weighs about 37.6 lbs or 17.1 kg, making it easy to move around.
When printing, this device produces a sound pressure of about 55 dB (A), which is slightly higher than the typical office noise level. However, it provides a quieter 52 dB (A) when in active mode. One of the convenient features of this printer is its automatic document feeder, which can hold up to 70 extra sheets for input, allowing for efficient and easy document scanning.
The paper options for this printer are diverse, encompassing plain, letterhead, colored, thin, thick, and recycled papers. Supported paper sizes range from A4 and letter to A5, A6, legal, folio, and executive. Notably, the printer can handle a maximum paper weight of approximately 32 lbs.
To download the Brother DCP-L5650DN driver, simply visit the Brother website.