Brother MFC-J1205W INKvestment -Tank Wireless Multi-Function Color Inkjet Printer with Up to 1-Year in Box, Works with Alexa

I bought this Brother Printer after another Brand updated and then would not recognize the INK Cartridge. I was really aggravated, it was 2 months old. This one said it came with a years supply of INK. Well I'm here to say I've been really impressed with the quality of the printer. It's just now running low on INK and we've done more printing than the average household( way More). We've had this for about 8 months and the cost of new ink is not bad. It prints from our phone, iPad , as well as the PC. It connects with the network easily, setup was a breeze, and no bigger than most other home printers. And the paper cartridge holds about half a ream of paper, meaning you don't have to be refilling it often. In short, I'm convinced this is the best home printer we've ever bought. UPDATE: it's Now September 9th 2025, we've had this printer almost a year, WE PRINT A LOT. it said we needed ink about a month and a half back, I kept printing till it stopped today. I'm really impressed. we've gone through a couple reems of paper and it just kept going. until the tanks were completely empty! Absolutely the BEST printer I've ever owned!

The printer (renewed version) came from Brother direction and is factory refurbished. It looked completely new. The printer also came with a full set of new cartridges. It is replacing a previous brother printer and this one is much lighter in size. I love the scanner functionality. The printing is fast and not noisy at all. Installation took a bit as it is fully based on the app but not too cumbersome. One thing of note as the first pages did not print anything. I had to run the deep head cleaning (from the app) atleast 3-4 times before all the colors came back to life. No issues since then.

I was worried about the software not being designed for the printer. The software that is downloaded to pc says to press the wireless button, but there isn't any wireless button. I searched on google for the wireless button for that model and google suggests there isn't one. The cell app similarly says I must press the wireless button, but there isn't any button that says wireless on the printer. Youtube says to download the app, and press the 'stop' button so the printer shows on the cell app. But the cell app finds out what my printer model is, and won't let me proceed unless I press the wireless button. The app forces me to lie about pressing the wireless button to proceed. I was later able to find the wireless button. The wireless icon on the button was the same color as the button, and was quite difficult to see. The software then worked. Under a month after purchase, my wireless router randomly switched the passwords, disconnecting all my gadgets, and costing my many hours on tech support resetting everything, likely for the 3rd instance of my AT&T router resetting all the passwords and costing me many hours on tech support with other organizations whos gadgets no longer worked. My Brother printer stopped working because the AT&T router was entitled to switch the passwords about to mysterious passwords. I could not reset the wireless information on the brother printer using any guides on google or in other searches. When I tried to contact Brother, the brother-usa.com website didn't actually have any way to reach anyone. The contact us button confirmed that there was chat and phone, but no buttons were obvious that were the actual chat or phone. Google listed a mysterious phone number. Position in Que: 25 Estimated Wait Time: 19 minutes ------ ------ On 2-5-23 I located a file associated with a Brother printer I bought on Amazon, and was able to erase part of the file, and this allowed my wireless internet to work decently for the first time since a 7pm 2-3-23 crash of my internet that I reported to IC3. But, the Brother files keep re-appearing, and are associated with wireless traffic that I cannot control. I had returned the Brother printer quickly, a few days ago, after I noted that their customer service was not available, and after the printer could not sync with my wireless in numerous days of attempts. "Software update notification" was impossible to uninstall despite returning the printer. It was associated with a cantonese or japanese script error message during a force deletion of some of the files in the folder. My google maps suddenly started working, slightly, at more locations, with the Brother file partially removed. But on 2-5-23 a 4:15 pm, I was again not 'allowed' to use internet, a common effect for me as a disabled person, where in I am targeted first in cyber crimes for being disabled. I was able to force close Steam, and the wireless was working again. But at 7:00 pm on the 5th, the wireless was again not working, with no access to websites, or IC3, and I was able to get it working by erasing another Brother file, in programfiles(x86)/Browny02. Again, I was not allowed to erase the file completely. But, deleting the componants that I was allowed to delete did then mean I was allowed to use the internet despite being disabled.

Hello, I never write reviews but just in case this helps anyone else. I looked at a lot of reviews for home office printers and seems everyone has a vehemently negative review out there for every brand on the market. I got a bit discouraged thinking I would have trouble no matter what printer I ended up with. I was afraid of buying a printer that would be a headache to setup, because though I'm technically considered a "millenial" I'm actually not great with technology--I need something that plugs in and is super easy and straightforward to use! (In my defense I did grow up in the analog era and I kind of miss it...). I do not need a printer that connects to an app or has smart functionality; I don't really care about LED screens. I just need a printer that works! At the last minute my brother suggested Brother printers. So far I'm satisfied with the purchase. I chose this model because I didn't want to pay over $200. I need something that can print a lot of documents though perhaps not every day. It is primarily for student use, so it will need to handle high volume printing and occasional color, and preferrably not guzzle ink. In a nutshell: 1. Setup was straightforward and as easy as it can be. Walks you through every step. No mishaps. 2. Time from pulling it out of the box, running print check, to printing my first document was about 35 minutes. :) 3. Printed off 75+ sheets in BW and Color right away with the starter ink cartridges and haven't run out yet--nor does it seem to be running low. I know some people had trouble with their ink running out right away, but mine was fine! In short, if you're looking for a reliable and sturdy printer without too many bells and whistles, straightforward and easy to use out of the box, I think you could consider this one. I am happy with my purchase so far and I never write reviews. But I thought this might be helpful in case anyone else was sifting through reviews like I did, feeling discouraged about the options. One of the criticisms about this printer is how long it takes to warm up before each print. It does take a couple of seconds but it isn't really noticeable to me. If you always need to print things off in a hurry though, this might be something to consider--but I barely notice it, and printing is pretty fast once the printer has warmed up. Hope this helps someone. Update 3/2/2023: Amazon let me know this had 100 helpful votes, so just thought I would update to let anyone know that I have printed almost 1,500 sheets and counting on the starter ink cartridges and it’s still going. The low ink/toner notification light came on about 500+ pages ago but I don’t like to waste ink so I have been using every last drop and it hasn’t run out yet. Except for a slight decrease in the brightness and sharpness of the color all the documents are printing fine. I no longer notice any warm-up time and the printer is still sturdy and works well. I am happy with the copy function and overall still pleased with the purchase!

I purchased the Brother MFC-J1205W INKvestment Tank printer, and it works really well. The setup was easy, and connecting it to Wi-Fi was straightforward. It prints, scans, and copies efficiently, making it a convenient all-in-one solution for home or small office use. The ink lasts a long time — the included supply is advertised for up to a year, which is impressive and very cost-effective. Print quality is sharp and vibrant for both documents and photos. The compact design and white color look clean and fit nicely in my workspace. Overall, this is a reliable, high-quality printer with excellent performance and long-lasting ink. I’m very satisfied and would definitely recommend it.

Ill be honest, last few years I had some bad luck with printer. So I was nervous at first. But let me tell you, I was able to print so many things. Not once did it tell me it was jammed, or print the document in a small format, or run out of ink quickly. It was easy to set up, on my desk stop and phone. Both are very easy to use, and no problems doing what I need. I absolutely love this printer and couldnt be happier.

Ya get what you pay for. Every time. This was a refurbished unit. It connected via Wi-Fi on first try. It arrived missing the Cyan ink tank (it DID have 2 Magenta tanks) . This printer won't accept print jobs without all 4 tanks (so no test page). Re-manufacturer refunded the price of the missing tank. A new Cyan tank was ordered and was delivered after a 2 week wait. Sent a test page and there's no black ink applied to the paper so all color printing is extremely "weird". B&W printing is light blue (Cyan) only. I've cleaned everything, ensured tight fittings, etc. Ran troubleshooting and printer reports are all "green" Due to the delay between printer delivery and my ability to test it out, I destroyed all packaging... so this won't be a return... I'll keep it and use it for scanning only (which it seems to do well), especially since my old printer still works well. Advice: Be sure to return the entire unit if yours comes without proper supplies as advertised. Overall - this is a low-cost SCANNER that works well. Could ask for more but not too disappointed that the PRINTER is FUBAR.

Excellent customer service ("CS") is so essential when purchasing items. For this purchase, the ink cartridges were so low I wasn't able to print. When I contacted Amazon, the only solution they offered was to pack it up and return it for a refund or replacement. As a little old lady with health issues, just setting up the printer was a monumental feat. All I wanted was to return the ink cartridges for replacement. Brother CS came to my rescue when I contacted, and explained my predicament! Their response was quick, and within a few days they shipped new ink cartridges at no cost to me! The CS agent also said they recommend people with issues such as mine contact them directly, which will enable them to provide needed support, and to track issues such as mine. I inquired if my warranty would be voided since the machine might have been used. The agent's response was that my warranty would be effective from the date of my purchase. Other than the ink cartridges, the printer appeared to be in mint condition, just like a brand new printer. Phew! No packing up, returning, getting a different printer, and setting the new one up. As soon as my ink cartridges arrive, I will be testing it thoroughly with all the different holiday crafting and Christmas present projects I have lined up and ready to go. I will repost an updated report once I have completed those projects. If you're looking for a printer with outstanding CS, Brother definitely is an excellent option. Note: I contacted Brother directly using the app installed during the printer set up.