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Brother HL5340D Printer Review & Troubleshooting:

The Brother HL-5340D is a single-function laser monochrome printer. The printer is best known for its ability to serve businesses with massive printing work. The device has a small footprint which makes it more suitable to fit in with any kind of workspace.

Brother HL 5340D offers a high-speed printing of up to 32 pages per minute and can produce a monthly cycle duty of 30,000 pages. The print quality of this printer is great with a maximum resolution of 1,200 dpi by 1,200 dpi.

It weighs 9.4kg and measures 37 X 38.3 X 24.6 cm. The printer has three paper trays; the 250-sheet input, 150-sheet output, and a 50-sheet multipurpose paper tray. It also boasts duplex printing and USB connectivity.

The printer uses quality Brother HL-5340D toner which is easy to replace and offers great outputs.

Advantages:
  • Small footprint
  • Great speed
  • Duplex printing
  • Versatile media handling
  • Low running cost with high quality yet affordable Brother HL-5340D toner
  • Low energy consumption
Disadvantages:
  • No scanner
  • No copier
  • No fax
  • No network connector
Conclusion:

The Brother HL 5340D laser printer is designed for office printing jobs. It offers a great quality output at high speed. It also has a small footprint which helps you save a lot of space at your workplace. However, the printer does not offer any advanced features like many of the multi-functional printers in the same price range are offering.

Cartridge Requirements:

The replacement cartridges for Brother HL 5340D ink is:

  • BROTHER TN3280 Toner

What to do when your printer prints garbage or unexpected prints?

Your printer was working fine last time you printed and now all of a sudden it has started printing weird texts and images. This can happen to anyone. Sometimes a damaged cable or old Brother HL 5340D toner cartridge or improper installation of the printer drivers can make this kind of issue. You can follow these steps to get rid of such printing issue:

Step 1:
  • Make sure that the printer cable is not too long. The recommended length of the parallel or the USB cable is no longer than 2 meters (6.5 feet). Also, make sure the cable is not damaged at any point
  • Make sure the Brother HL 5340D toner cartridge is not older than 6 months
  • Make sure there is no interface switching device connected to your device. The printer should be directly connected to your PC. If there is any interface switching device connected with your PC and printer, remove it and make a direct connection. Restart your printer after that
  • If all of the above points were checked and fixed accordingly but the printer still continues to make garbage prints, then it must an issue of improper printer drivers
Step 2:

Make sure you have chosen the right printer drivers for your printer.

For Windows:

Go to Printer Preferences setting and check if your printer’s name appears at the top in the printer driver name section then it is good to go. However, if the printer driver name is different then your printer model, then a wrong printer driver is chosen. In that case, you would need to reinstall all the correct printer drivers for your printer with the help of Quick Setup Guide.

For Mac OS X 10.5.x or later users:

Go to the left section and select your printer. If your printer does not appear in next to the Default Printer then choose your printer name. If the Default Printer name matches to the printer driver name appearing in the section just above and the name appearing under Location, next to Kind. Then, the right printer driver is chosen and it can be a problem of your Brother HL 5340D toner cartridge.

However, if both of the printer names in above sections does not match with the Default Printer then you would have to reinstall the printer drivers (you can get them on Brother’s website).

How to clear paper jams?

The Brother HL5340D printer is a mono laser printer. It works great both of offices as well as homes. The printer uses Brother HL5340D toner cartridges as consumables. The printer offers many features that are helpful for the users.

But at times you may observe unwanted roller marks or smeared printouts. At times the printer will not give any printouts at all. This is caused due to paper jams in the printer. These paper jams need to be cleared out else the print quality of the printer will get affected. The printer might get damaged if these jams are not cleared sooner.

To clear the paper jams, follow these steps:

  1. Open the front cover of the printer by pressing the cover release tab on it.
  2. You will see a drum unit that contains the Brother HL5340D toner cartridge in it. Gently take out this drum unit. The paper that has jammed will get pulled out a bit along with the unit. Pull the paper tray out and close the front cover of the printer.
  3. Carefully pull the jammed paper up and out of the machine. Open the front cover of the printer again. Now open the back cover as well.
  4. Pull the small blue tabs on both the sides of the printer, towards you. This will open the fuser cover. You will be able to see the paper now. Firmly but carefully hold the paper with both hands and pull it out of this fuser unit. Make sure that you touch the internal parts of the printer only when the printer has cooled down a bit after use.
  5. Close the back cover of the printer.
  6. Pull out the duplex tray from the printer and pull the jammed paper out from the printer or the tray. Put the tray back into its place.
  7. Bits of paper might be there in the drum unit as well. Open it by pushing down the blue lock lever on it and take the Brother HL5340D toner cartridge out. Clear off any jammed paper with the drum unit. Put the cartridge back into the drum unit and and push it till it clicks into place.
  8. Put this drum unit back into the printer. Put the paper tray back into its place and close the front door of the printer.

Brother HL5340D Questions:

Q. What is the maximum number of pages that Brother HL5340D printers can print in a month?
A.
Brother HL 5340D are high capacity printers that have a monthly duty cycle of 30,000 pages per month. Thus, you can print up to 30,000 pages per month.

Q. How will I know that the toner levels of my Brother HL5340D toner cartridge are running low and require replacement?
A.
When the toner cartridge is nearing the end of its life, the toner light on the printer will turn on for 2 seconds and off for 3 seconds repeatedly. This indicates that you should keep a replacement for the toner cartridge ready as it can run out at any time. The printer will not be able to print once the toner cartridge is empty and you will have to replace it with a new one to continue printing.

Q. I have a bad history of using compatibles. I am hesitant to buy compatible toner cartridges but original cartridges are very expensive for me. Can I trust that your Brother HL5340D toner cartridges will work well with my printer?
A.
Yes, absolutely! Our compatible toner cartridges will work very well with your printer. All our cartridges are factory tested under harsh conditions so that they perform well with your printer. You do not need to worry about any problems when using our compatible toner cartridges with your printer.

Q. What do I do if the Brother HL5340D toner cartridges I order turn out to be defective?
A.
In case any product delivered to you by us is defective, please contact our customer care on 048 30833221 or email us on info@printerinkcartridges.ie regarding the issue within 30 days of receiving the product. Just have your order details and invoice number ready and we will be happy to help you with your problem. If the problem cannot be fixed, we will arrange for a refund or a replacement for you.

Q. I’m about to print photos from my BROTHER HL 5340D printer. How can I make the photos more brighter?
A.
To adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, etc of the image, you can use the photo toolbar. Click on the selected button on the Photo toolbar and move the bar on the slider until you are satisfied with your new settings. When you edit using the "Fade" slider, you are making changes to the photo, the image and the photo frame.

Q. Is the process of ink cartridge replacement of compatible BROTHER HL 5340D toner cartridges easy or are there more risks involved as compared to their genuine ink cartridges?
A.
The replacement process of these compatible ink cartridges is absolutely simple and convenient. There’s nothing more you have to worry about while replacing compatible BROTHER HL 5340D toner cartridges; it is the same as the original ones.

Q. What should I do, if I got the message of ‘Toner Low’ for my BROTHER HL 5340D printer? How can I correct this? Please help.
A.
If your printer LED shows this message, the toner will soon run out. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready before you get a Toner Empty message.

Q. I am using compatible BROTHER HL 5340D toner cartridges for my BROTHER printer. But the printouts produced are not as satisfactory as expected. What could be the reason?
A.
There could be the following reasons for poor-quality results:

  • The toner cartridges you have installed might be old or dry.
  • Paper got jammed inside the printer and needs cleaning.
  • The printer cable you are using is damaged at any point and the printheads are not clogged.

Q. What is the paper tray capacity of BROTHER HL 5340D printer?
A.
The printer has three paper trays, the 250 sheet input, 150 sheet output and a 50 sheet multipurpose paper tray.

Q. For my office printing jobs, I need a multi-functional printer that can save the time required for printing. Can you suggest me one such printer?
A.
Even though the Brother HL5340D printer is a single-function laser monochrome printer, the printer is best known for business printing jobs. It provides a high-speed printing of up to 32 ppm. Also, the printer allows duplex printing, which saves time on printing task. You can find this printer on the Brother official site.

Q. Does the printer allows various functions like scan, copy and fax?
A.
No, it is not possible to scan, copy or fax using this printer.

Q. I am using compatible Brother HL5340D toner cartridges for my printer. But the prints produced are not as satisfactory as expected. What could be the reason?
A.
There could be following reasons for poor-quality:

  • The ink cartridges you are using might be old or dry.
  • Paper got jammed inside the printer and needs cleaning
  • The printer cable you are using is not damaged at any point and the printheads are not clogged.

Q. Is it necessary to replace Brother HL5340D toner cartridge?
A.
Yes, the toner cartridges need to be replaced, in order to avoid less premium quality prints.

Q. How will I know whether the Brother HL5340D toner cartridge needs replacement or not?
A.
When the Toner message appears or when your printer starts producing faded prints, your toner cartridge needs replacement.

Q. I need a printer that is capable of printing on bond paper, recycled paper, envelopes, and labels. Is such printing task possible with Brother HL5340D printer?
A.
Yes, the printer can print on such types if paper.

Q. What is the ink volume of Brother HL5340D toner cartridge available at your site?
A.
The toner cartridges available on Printer Ink Cartridges can print a minimum of 8000 pages.

Q. What is the power consumption during printing with Brother HL5340D printer?
A.
The power consumption for this printer is an average of 675W at 25°C.

Q. What is the maximum printing resolution that Brother HL 5340D printers are capable of printing?
A. Brother HL 5340D printers are capable of printing up to high print resolutions of 1,200 by 1,200 dpi for all type of printouts.

Q. What if I've tried shaking the cartridge and it doesn't help?
A. It might be possible that the drum in the cartridge has gone bad or the Brother HL 5340D Toner Cartridges you're using are low on ink. If shaking the toner doesn't help it means the cartridges need replacement on urgent basis.

Q.The printouts obtained have missing colours, I have not used my printer for a long time. Is there anything I can do?
A. If the printer is not been used for a long time, perform a head cleaning cycle using the software that was issued with your printer. It might be possible that the printhead in your printer or on your Brother HL 5340D Toner Cartridge is probably blocked. To resolve this type to issue we recommend you to perform proper maintenance operation by regular cleaning the cartridge contacts or by printing 1-2 test pages at intervals if you do not use your printer frequently.

Q. I live near the outskirts of Belfast. Can you deliver Brother HL 5340D Toner Cartridges to remote areas or areas located out of the city centre?
A. Yes. We do deliver products to areas located outside the city centre. The delivery of the products is done by Fastway Couriers that has an extensive delivery network. As far as the remote areas of Belfast city are concerned, you can have a clarification with our customer support by sharing your address details.

Q. What is a time period for returning a non-faulty item back?
A. If an item fails to operate, you can return an undamaged product in its original packaging within 7 days of cancellation of the product. We'll place a replacement or a refund money back once the item has been returned to us and tested.

Q. Can I print on different types of paper using the Brother HL 5340D printer?
A.
Yes definitely. The Brother HL 5340D printer is able to print on different types of paper. This includes bond paper, recycled paper, envelopes, labels, plain paper, and transparencies.

Q. I have newly replaced the Brother HL 5340D toner cartridge in my printer. The printouts delivered by the Brother HL 5340D printer are very light than expected. How can I improve the print quality?
A.
You can try out following checks to improve the print quality of your printer:

  • Check the environment in which the printer has been kept. Because the high humidity and high-temperature condition may cause faint or light print.
  • If the whole page is too light, there is a possibility that the Toner Save Mode of the printer may be on. So turn this off in the printer Properties tab of the driver.
  • Put in a new Brother HL 5340D toner cartridge. Please refer the user guide for details on the replacement of the Brother HL 5340D toner cartridge.
  • Put in a new drum unit. Please refer the user guide for details on how to replace the drum unit.
  • You may clear the problem by cleaning the scanner window with a cloth.

Q. I have a small office and often need a large no. of prints per day. So I want to know what speed does the printer offer? Can I install the compatible Brother HL 5340D toner cartridges in this printer for high-speed printing?
A.
The Brother HL 5340D is a single-function laser monochrome printer which is able to offer the print speed up to 32 pages per minute. So the printer can produce a monthly cycle duty of 30,000 pages to meet the heavy printing needs. All of our compatible cartridges are tested to the highest quality standards to ensure that these always deliver high-quality results. So you can definitely install our compatible cartridges to get high-speed printing in your office.

Q. I installed new compatible Brother HL5340D toner cartridges in a Brother HL5340D printer (for the first time) but didn’t remove the protective plastic strips it came with in the package. I’m unable to take printouts now. What should I do?
A.
The protective plastic cover that has gone inside the printer has be removed, otherwise the printer is not able to register the new cartridge. That’s what has happened with your printer. Please take the cartridges out again and remove the strips.

Q. I faced a problem at the time of installing compatible Brother HL5340D toner cartridges in my printer. I switched off the power button on the control panel. Though I didn’t go ahead, should the printer at the wall be unplugged too in case I face the same problem again in future?
A.
Yes, unplugging the printer at the wall is also advisable as some printers go in the sleep mode when turned off. Unplugging it ensures that it is switched off completely, so you can proceed with your troubleshooting job.

Q. I need to clean the metal contacts on my Brother HL5340D toner cartridges. Can I wipe them with a dry cloth? Please help.
A.
Yes, after switching off and unplugging your printer, check the cartridges and then wipe it gently with a dry cloth (a lint-free cloth can also be used) on both. It will clean any dirt that may be there and your printer will be able to run smoothly.

Q. I recently installed new Brother HL5340D toner cartridges (compatible) in my printer but some toner smear occurs on the paper. How do I fix the problem?
A.
You need to first clean your printer and try a test print after that. If that does not fix the problem, put a new cartridge in the printer and test run a new page. If there is no toner smear on the paper after doing this, please discard the first cartridge as it is faulty. You may try to get it replaced if you have the seller’s guarantee.

Q. I use a Brother HL 5340D printer. But I am now unable to print from my system using a USB. Why is this happening? How can I correct this issue?
A. You need to begin by checking the status of your printer. Make sure that it is turned on and the screen does not show any error message. If any error is shown then resolve it. Now check the connection of your printer to the computer. If you do not see any connection then disconnect and reconnect the USB cable from both the printer and the computer. If the printer is still not connected to the computer then check the printer settings and add the printer in the list. Set it as the Default Printer. Try restarting your system as well as the printer. If the problem persists then uninstall and reinstall the printer driver. If a driver is not installed correctly then such issue might arise.

Q. Can you tell me the difference between a drum unit and a toner cartridge for a BROTHER HL 5340D printer?
A. A drum unit is that part of the printer that transfer the tone ink from the BROTHER HL 5340D toner cartridges onto the paper. The ink cartridge is placed into the drum and this unit is placed into the printer. In case the quality of the drum unit has deteriorated, the printer will detect it and display a message Replace Drum. You will have to place a new drum unit. On the other hand a BROTHER HL 5340D toner cartridge contains the toner ink powder in it which is used to print letters or images. The toner cartridge requires special care while handling. You should keep it away from direct sun and take care that the toner powder does not leak. Whenever the BROTHER HL 5340D toner cartridges need to be replaced, the printer will give an indication.

Q. I have just replaced the drum unit. But even after replacement the LED light is still flashing. Is there a problem with the drum unit that I have just installed or the BROTHER HL 5340D toner cartridge is not properly attached? Please help solve the issue.?
A. Make sure that your printer is on. Now open the cover in the front. If you wish to reset the drum counter then you will have to press and hold Go button for about 4 to 5 seconds. The LED light will turn up. Be sure to reset the drum counter once you have replaced the drum unit. It should not be done before replacement. If you reset the drum counter while the other unit is still in there, the drum life will not be shown accurately. When all the four lights are lit up, release the button. Now you can close the front cover. The drum LED will now be off. This problem is not related to the BROTHER HL 5340D toner cartridges.

Q. I am purchasing BROTHER HL 5340D printer. I want to know how long the toner cartridge and drum unit last?
A. The capacity of the toner cartridges as well as the drum unit is very good. The standard BROTHER HL 5340D toner cartridges will last for about 3000 pages. On the other hand the high yield BROTHER HL 5340D toner cartridges will print up to 8000 pages. The drum unit can be used without any print quality issues for about 25000 pages. Once the consumables have been used up, you can easily purchase new ones online.