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Network factory default setting (For HL-5170DN)

If you wish to reset the print server back to its default factory settings (resetting all information such as 
the password and IP address information), please follow these steps:

1

Turn off the printer.

2

Make sure that the front cover is closed and the power cord is plugged in.

3

Hold down the Go button as you turn on the power switch. All the LEDs will light up. Keep the button 
pressed down until the Toner LED comes on. When the Toner LED comes on, release the Go 
button. 

4

Hold down the Go button and keep it pressed down until the yellow Status LED comes on. When 
the Status LED comes on, release the Go button.

5

When all the LEDs light up again, the printer will start warming up. The print server has been reset 
to its default factory settings.

Disabling the APIPA protocol (For HL-5170DN)

If you wish to automatically disable the APIPA protocol, please follow these steps:

1

Turn off the printer.

2

Make sure that the front cover is closed and the power cord is plugged in.

3

Hold down the Go button as you turn on the power switch. All the LEDs will light up. Keep the button 
pressed down until the Toner LED comes on. When the Toner LED comes on, release the Go 
button. 

4

Hold down the Go button and keep it pressed down until the green Status LED comes on. When 
the Status LED comes on, release the Go button.

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For more information on APIPA, see the Network User’s Guide or visit 
http://solutions.brother.com

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You can also disable the APIPA protocol using EWS, BRAdmin Professional or Web BRAdmin.