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Brother MFC-J1205W INKvestment -Tank Wireless Multi-Function Color Inkjet Printer with Up to 1-Year in Box
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Brand | Brother |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, USB |
Printing Technology | Inkjet |
Special Feature | Network-Ready |
Color | White |
Model Name | New: MFC-J1205DW 1 Year of Ink in Box |
Printer Output | Color |
Maximum Print Speed (Color) | 9 ppm |
Max Printspeed Monochrome | 16 ppm |
Item Weight | 12.3 Pounds |
About this item
- Get ready for a productive day with help from this Brother printer. The wireless printer offers easy mobile printing options, a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface and web-based printing for versatility. The color printer features a 150-sheet input tray to help your team print big jobs without having to constantly refill it.
- NO INK REPLACEMENT FOR UP TO 1-YEAR(1): Experience truly uninterrupted printing, exceptional savings and super convenience with up to 1-year of ink using only the four cartridges provided in-box.(1)
- PUT THE POWER OF PRINTING AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: The simple to use Brother Mobile Connect(2) App delivers easy onscreen menu navigation for printing, copying, scanning and printer management from your mobile device.
- BROTHER REVOLUTIONARY INKVESTMENT TANK SYSTEM: Brother INKvestment Tank printers feature reengineered ink cartridges that hold more ink than traditional cartridges and deliver a continuous ink supply for truly convenient, uninterrupted printing.
- ELIMINATE INK REPLACEMENT GUESSWORK: Print with confidence using the Brother Page Gauge,(3) a visual, numerical way to know the amount of ink used and the amount of ink remaining to help take the guesswork out of when to replace ink.
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Print Quality | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
Value for money | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.7 | — |
Tech Support | 2.6 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | — | 3.2 |
Touch Screen | — | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.3 |
Easy to use | 3.4 | — | 3.5 | — | 4.1 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | ODP Business Solutions | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
printer output | Color | Color | Color | Color | Color | Color |
printer technology | Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet | Laser |
paper size | 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11.7 | Legal, Letter, A4, Executive, 8" x 10", 5" x 7", 4" x 6", 3.5" x 5", A6, Half Letter, #10 Envelope, User Defined (2.2" x 3.4" to 8.5" x 78.7") | 4" x 6", 5" x 7", A6, Half Letter, Letter, A4, Executive, Legal, User definable (from 2.2" x 3.4" to 8.5" x 47.2") | 3.5” x 3.5” (Square), 4” x 6”, 5” x 5” (Square), 5” x 7”, 7” x 10”, 8” x 10”, Letter (8.5” x 11”), A4, A5, A6, B5, Legal (8.5” x 14”), U.S. #10 Envelopes, Card Size (91 mm x 55 mm), Custom size (width 2.1–8.5 in, length 3.5–47.2 in) | 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14 | 8.5X14 |
print media type | paper plain, glossy photo paper, envelopes | paper plain | paper plain, glossy photo paper, envelopes | glossy photo paper | paper plain | paper plain |
max input sheets | 150 | 10 | 100 | — | 150 | — |
connectivity tech | USB, Wi-Fi | Wireless | wireless, wired | Wi-Fi, USB | wired, wireless | Wi-Fi, wired |
From the manufacturer
Up to 1-year of Ink In-Box
With the Brother MFC-J1205W INKvest in a printer you won’t want to replace and print for up to 1-year without replacing ink using only the 4 cartridges provided in-box.(1)
Revolutionary INKvestment Tank Technology
Brother INKvestment Tank technology features reengineered high capacity ink cartridges that hold more ink than traditional cartridges and deliver exceptional savings and super convenience.
The Power of Printing at your Fingertips
The Brother Mobile Connect(2) App features easy onscreen navigation that allows you to wirelessly print, scan and copy from virtually anywhere(2) and keep your home and home office running smoothly.
Connect Your Way
Choose from versatile connection options including built-in wireless(2), Wireless Direct, or connect locally to a single computer via USB interface. Works with Alexa.
For Use with Brother Genuine Supplies:
LC404BK | LC404C | LC404M | LC404Y | LC4043PK | |
Customer Reviews
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4.6 out of 5 stars
749
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4.2 out of 5 stars
49
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4.0 out of 5 stars
45
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4.4 out of 5 stars
78
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4.5 out of 5 stars
675
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Description
| Standard Yield | Standard Yield | Standard Yield | Standard Yield | Standard Yield |
Approximate Page Yield (3)
| 750 pages | 750 pages | 750 pages | 750 pages | 750 pages |
Cartridge Color
| Black | Cyan | Magenta | Yellow | Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
What's in the Box
| 1 Black Ink Cartridge | 1 Cyan Ink Cartridge | 1 Magenta Ink Cartridge | 1 Yellow Ink Cartridge | 3 Color Ink Cartridges |
Brother Genuine Reliability
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Comparison Chart
MFC-J1205W | MFC-J497DW | MFC-J895DW | MFC-J4335DW | MFC-J4535DW | |
Customer Reviews
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4.1 out of 5 stars
1,851
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4.3 out of 5 stars
1,697
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4.1 out of 5 stars
3,571
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4.2 out of 5 stars
2,306
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4.1 out of 5 stars
986
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INKvestment Tank
| Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Functions
| Print/Copy/Scan | Print/Copy/Scan/Fax | Print/Copy/Scan/Fax | Print/Copy/Scan/Fax | Print/Copy/Scan/Fax |
1-year of ink In-Box
| Yes (1) | No | No | Yes (4) | Yes (4) |
Max ISO Print Speed (3)
| 16 ppm / 9 ppm | 12 ppm / 6 ppm | 12 ppm / 10 ppm | 20 ppm / 19 ppm | 20 ppm / 19 ppm |
"Paper Tray (Max Capacity)"
| 150 sheets | 100 sheets | 150 sheets | 150 sheets | 400 sheets (2 Trays) |
Manual Feed Slot
| No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Auto Document Feeder
| No | Up to 20 sheets | Up to 20 sheets | Up to 20 sheets | Up to 20 sheets |
Duplex (2-Sided) Printing
| No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Display
| LED | 1.8" Color LCD | 2.7" Color Touchscreen | 1.8" Color LCD | 2.7" Color Touchscreen |
NFC (6)
| No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ethernet
| No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Brother Mobile Apps (2)
| Brother Mobile Connect | Brother iPrint&Scan | Brother iPrint&Scan | Brother Mobile Connect | Brother Mobile Connect |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 14.1 x 17.1 x 6.3 inches |
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Item Weight | 12.3 pounds |
ASIN | B092YXNZT6 |
Item model number | MFCJ1205W |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #5,966 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #43 in Ink Tank Printers #1,467 in Climate Pledge Friendly: Electronics |
Date First Available | May 5, 2021 |
Manufacturer | Brother |
Country of Origin | Philippines |
Item Weight | 12.3 Pounds |
Max Input Sheet Capacity | 150 |
Sheet Size | 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11.7 Inches |
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Product Description
The newly designed Brother MFC-J1205W INKvestment Tank Wireless Multi-Function Color Inkjet Printer is sleek, compact and very affordable. This revolutionary color inkjet printer features reengineered high capacity ink cartridges that provide up to 1-year of uninterrupted printing using only the cartridges included in-box. Print, copy and scan features can be accessed from your mobile device through the Brother Mobile Connect App. Brother Mobile Connect(2) has a user-friendly interface that gives you the freedom to print from virtually anywhere and always have access to the status of your printer’s ink usage. Brother Intelligent Page Gauge is a feature that can be accessed through the App,(2) providing a visual, numerical way to know the amount of ink you’ve used and the amount of ink you have remaining. This wireless printer has multiple flexible connection options, including a built-in wireless interface for sharing with multiple users on your network, Wi-Fi Direct® or connect locally to a single computer via a USB interface. The printer is easy-to-use, features a clean, modern design, offers quick setup and convenient optional printing via AirPrint® and/or Email Print. Works with Alexa; add voice control by combining with an Alexa device. When you need a reliable color inkjet printer at an affordable price to keep pace with your home or home office document needs, Brother INKvestment Tank MFC-J1205W is the printer for you. Includes a 2-year limited warranty with free online, live chat or phone support for the life of your printer. Disclaimers (1) Based on average monthly print volumes of approximately 100 pages at 60% black pages/40% color pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 using 4 cartridges provided in-box. For additional page yield information, see www.brother.com/pageyield. (2) Requires connection to a wireless network. Brother Mobile Connect and Brother iPrint&Scan free app download are not available in all countries. AirPrint is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Mopria® is a registered trademark or service mark of Mopria Alliance, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Wi-Fi Direct is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. (3) Approximate page yields in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. (4) Based on average monthly print volumes of approximately 150 pages at 60% black pages/40% color pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 using 4 cartridges provided in-box. For additional page yield information, see www.brother.com/pageyield. (5) Based on ISO/IEC 24734 (after first set of ISO test pages). For inkjet print speed methodology, please visit www.brother-usa.com/printspeed. (6) The mobile device must have NFC capability and run Android OS 4.4 or later. Images are for illustrative purposes only. Specifications subject to change.
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Conserves energy compared to similar products.
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Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the printer. For example, they mention that it doesn't connect to WiFi without external controls, it drops connectivity to WiFi often, and that it would not hook up to their 5G WiFi without an unusual cable. Customers are also disappointed with the print quality. Opinions are mixed on the scanning quality, quality, ease of setup, performance, value, and color.
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Customers are mixed about the quality of the printer. Some mention that it prints very well, while others say that it does not print well. The quality of this basic printer is not the best, and it uses a lot of ink.
"...thing is the fine resolution of the line that this printer is able to print. The most delicate lines print beautifully...." Read more
"...The print quality is not the best, but I also wasn't looking for something with premium print quality...." Read more
"...Super easy to set up, prints are slower than HP but quality is adequate for those of us in a hybrid WHF status now...." Read more
"...install drivers/setup besides Brother's enormously convoluted, fragile setup utility...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the printer. Some mention that it does what it's supposed to do well, and works great straight out of the box. However, others say that it'll not work right, is super slow to print, and just doesn't work.
"...The print quality is amazingly sharp, and I find the print to be VERY fast (make sure to do the firmware upgrade)...." Read more
"...Super easy to set up, prints are slower than HP but quality is adequate for those of us in a hybrid WHF status now...." Read more
"This printer works very well. I had no trouble getting it set up...." Read more
"...The light never came on while pressing the wireless button. I attempted to salvage the printer by using a USB cable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of setup. Some mention that it's super easy to set up, straightforward, and easy to use out of the box. They also say that installing ink cartridges is the easiest they've experienced. However, others say that it is difficult to set it up, cumbersome, and the details of setup are not clearly described.
"...The price of the device was fair. I found it pretty easy to set up and be able to print to, modify default settings, etc...." Read more
"...This printer is unrivaled for its simplicity, ease of set up, and print quality...." Read more
"...Cons: instructions to connect to WiFi suck. Hard to find where it says to load the app. Then it was a piece of cake...." Read more
"...I was sold by "a year of ink in the box". Super easy to set up, prints are slower than HP but quality is adequate for those of us in a hybrid WHF..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the printer. Some mention that it's pretty dang good for the overall price, and a competent printer for the money. However, others say that it is not worth the money, has expensive cartridges, and the investment tank is a scam.
"...made by one of the big printer companies, and it was ok: slow, expensive cartridges, the cartridges dried, etc...." Read more
"...The price of the device was fair. I found it pretty easy to set up and be able to print to, modify default settings, etc...." Read more
"...It only will print single pages, increasing the cost of paper. but it is oh so easy to use...." Read more
"Quite nicely at that, And AT A GOOD PRICE.Tank type, big ink cartridges fill the tank when inserted (apparently)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the printer. Some mention that they are very happy with the color, and that it prints very well. They also say that the documents come out looking nice, and the color is vibrant. However, others say that adjustments in settings are not exactly color-perfect, but very close. They find the color really washed out, and very faint printing in color.
"...The print quality is amazingly sharp, and I find the print to be VERY fast (make sure to do the firmware upgrade)...." Read more
"...document, for example, it’d be fine, but otherwise I find the color really washed out. Really missing vibrancy...." Read more
"Pros: super fast, looks clean, easy paper loading in front, easy to load ink cartridges, good print quality...." Read more
"...printing is quite slow, requires adjustments in "settings", not exactly colour-perfect but VERY close.• Photos use a lot of ink.•..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the scanning quality of the printer. Some mention that it scans and copies like a dream, while others say that it's terrible and can't scan AF.
"...I am happy with the copy function and overall still pleased with the purchase!" Read more
"...But no you cannot copy, and you cannot scan from your computer, or at least you can't do this if you have a Chromebook like my Lenovo...." Read more
"...Scan/Copy is relatively easy and copies print as crisp/clear as originals.Cons:•..." Read more
"...It also wastes ink like crazy with its daily cleaning cycle. It scans okay. Sometimes...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the printer. They mention that it does not connect to WiFi without external controls, it drops connectivity to WiFi often, and has huge connectivity issues. Some say that the printer would not hook up to their 5G WiFi without an unusual cable. They also say that they have a hard time connecting to the internet and that the wireless feature decides to bug out.
"...it attempts to connect via USB, but fails USB connection because Wifi doesn't work...." Read more
"...You need the app. You can’t connect to WiFi without external controls. You can’t even see how many copies you are printing on the machine...." Read more
"...It does drop connectivity to the wifi often but otherwise it is amazing. I have never had the printer get jammed or need re-alignment...." Read more
"...WiFi is only 2.4G, not 5G, which is a drag but it doesn't make printing impossible...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the print quality of the printer. They mention that it prints illegible, garbled patterns very faintly. They also say that the text looks dull and washed out. Some say that it does not print 2-sided and is extremely slow.
"...Besides all this the test pages on 1st power-up came out blank...." Read more
"...icon on the button was the same color as the button, and was quite difficult to see. The software then worked...." Read more
"...The only issue is that is does not do automatic 2-sided print...." Read more
"...The most amazing thing is the fine resolution of the line that this printer is able to print. The most delicate lines print beautifully...." Read more
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The price of the device was fair. I found it pretty easy to set up and be able to print to, modify default settings, etc.
The print quality is not the best, but I also wasn't looking for something with premium print quality. Not to say that I have found the quality to be poor, because it is not, it does a fine job.
Let me say, I very rarely feel moved to leave reviews.
This printer is amazing. As a graphic designer, I have a very discerning eye when it comes to print quality. This printer is unrivaled for its simplicity, ease of set up, and print quality. I had it out of the box and was printing greeting cards to go into today's mail inside of 15 minutes. The print quality is amazingly sharp, and I find the print to be VERY fast (make sure to do the firmware upgrade). It's faster than my laser jet and way faster than any other inkjet printer I've ever had.
The most amazing thing is the fine resolution of the line that this printer is able to print. The most delicate lines print beautifully.
Don't hesitate, this is the one to buy.
Besides all this the test pages on 1st power-up came out blank. The iPrint utility seems to stack up mystery print jobs like popcorn in Windows print queue no matter what the printer's status. This prevented uninstalling the iPrint/Scan software so I could reinstall (because software was "in use"). I eventually solved this by cold boot and uninstalling the software VERY quickly, before it could autorun its psychotic test procedures and repopulate the print queue. (Strange it could somehow achieve this without the printer setup ever finishing.) Basically, I think all this (except the bricked Wifi) indicates a circular setup design: If Wifi doesn't work it attempts to connect via USB, but fails USB connection because Wifi doesn't work. And the driver in Windows get these mystery test prints all the while that setup is stumbling: I never ordered these documents, they just "happened."
Now that I have finally managed to uninstall the software I will yank the power cord (the printer has no regular power switch!) and leave this terrible monster tucked safely in a corner until I can send it back. Thank you Amazon, for your sensible returns policy! I hope you save my bacon.
My biggest complaint is the color printing quality. For just routine, “a little color here and there”, in a document, for example, it’d be fine, but otherwise I find the color really washed out. Really missing vibrancy. This is enough of a negative for me that I’m returning this printer.
One last comment…”enough ink the box to last up to a year”? Seriously? You’ve got to be kidding! When I packed this back up to return, after printing maybe 25 pages, I pulled out the ink cartridges and checked them… there is very little ink left in any of them, especially the color ones. So maybe a years worth if you print one thing per week…NOT IMPRESSED
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Good user experience.
Simple to install and the blu tooth works great, over all i'm happy with it so far....
I'll wait to rate it a 5 once i see how many sheets it prints....
My only issue is not with the printer it's with amazon not having a price match policy for their own sales.
Amazon reduced the price on this machine the day after i ordered it but would not reduce the price that i paid. I did contact Amazon and the help agent i texted with assured me that he cancelled the order but the machine was delivered and i was forced to return and reorder at the lower price. Oh well....