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Brother INKvestment Tank MFC-J1205W Wireless Color All-in-One Inkjet Printer
- MFC-J4535DW (Best)
- MFC-J4335DW (Better)
- MFC-J1205W (Good)
- Printer$129.99
- Printer + Standard ink$158.18
About this product
Brother INKvestment Tank MFC-J1205w wireless multifunction color inkjet printer is sleek, compact, and very affordable. This revolutionary printer features re-engineered high-capacity ink cartridges that provide up to one 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 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, 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 it 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. 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.
- All-in-one printer provides printing, copying, and scanning capabilities in one compact machine
- Inkjet printer creates documents up to 1200 x 6000 dpi for sharp detail
- 9 ppm for color and 16 ppm for black/white images with a maximum monthly duty cycle of 2500 pages
- Multiple connection options, including a built-in wireless (802.11 b/g/n), Wireless Direct, or connect it locally via high-speed USB 2.0 interface
- Dimensions: 6.3"H x 17.1"W x 14.1"D
- Features 150-sheet input capacity
- Color flatbed (CIS) scanner scans documents at up to 2400 x 1200 optical; 19200 x19200 interpolated resolution
- Meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standards
- Supported operating systems: Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, 10, Server 2008, R2 2012, R2 2016, 2019, macOS v10.14.6, 10.15.x, 10.16.x
- Print more with up to one year of ink, using only the four cartridges provided in-box
- Go mobile with the simple-to-use Brother Mobile Connect app that delivers easy onscreen menu navigation for printing, copying, scanning, and device management from your mobile device
- Compact design fits in nearly any workspace
- Easy-to-use INKvestment Tank ink cartridges hold more ink than traditional cartridges to continually supply ink to the internal tank, so you get more pages without needing to refill
- Use the Brother Mobile Connect app to access Page Gauge, so you know the amount of ink you've used and the amount of ink you have remaining
- 2-year manufacturer limited warranty
Attribute name | Attribute value |
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*key specs | |
Types of Display Indicates the type of display panel on the product. | LED |
Printer Condition Indicates if the printer is new or refurbished. Refurbished printers are recycled printers with brand new parts. | New |
Printer Type Printer Type specifies the printing technology. Inkjet printers use ink cartridges which output droplets of ink onto paper through the printhead nozzles. Laser printers use a laser beam to create an image onto a drum, which then transfers the image onto paper through powder toner cartridges. Dot Matrix printers use printheads made of pins which press ink-soaked ribbon onto paper to create images. Zero Ink printers utilize heat technology, not requiring an ink cartridge, toner or ribbon. | Inkjet |
Printer Capability Refers to the primary function(s) of the printer: Instant Photo (specific to portable photo printers), Print only (also known as single function), Print, Scan, Copy (also known as all-in-one), or any combination of Print, Scan, Copy, and Fax. | Print, Scan, Copy |
Series or Collection Items of a particular grouping, as merchandised and labeled by a manufacturer | INKvestment Tank |
Family Model # | MFC-J1205W (Good) |
Supertank Refers to whether or not a printer has built-in tanks for ink. This feature is specific to Tank printers and allows them to store high quantities of ink. Non-tank printers will be classified as "standard". | Supertank |
What's in the Printer Box | Brother MFC-J1205w printer, Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Starter Ink Cartridges, Quick Setup Guide, Product Safety Guide, Reference Guide, Warranty Card |
Printer Use Refers to the recommended use case of each printer. Home printers are best for a household, whereas home office printers are best from work from home individuals or personal workspaces. | Home |
Printer Function Refers to the primary capabilities of the printer in an abbreviated form. Can be either all-in-one (Print, Scan, Copy) with fax potentially included, or single function (Print Only). | All-In-One |
connectivity | |
Wireless Ready A wireless ready printer (or Wi-Fi printer) uses a wireless internet connection to receive information from a computer or other device. A wired printer requires a cable for a direct connection to a computer or network. | Wireless |
Printer Connectivity Refers to the methods that can be used to print from the printer. For example, a USB and Wireless printer can be connected to either wirelessly or through a USB cord to print a document. | USB & Wireless |
Mobile Device Printing Mobile Device Printing allows a user to send files to the printer from their device (such as a phone or tablet) through a local wireless connection. | Mobile Device Printing Eligible |
Mobile Printing Apps | Brother Mobile Connect, Mopria, AirPrint, Wi-Fi Direct |
Network Ready Refers to a device's capability to connect to Wi-Fi networks, either wirelessly or though an ethernet cable. | Yes |
copy, scan, fax features | |
Scanner Resolution Scanner resolution (or optical resolution), measured in dots per inch (dpi), refers to the amount of detail a scanner can capture. The higher the resolution, the higher the quality and sharpness of the scanned image. | 2400 x 1200 dpi |
Maximum Number of Copies Refers to the maximum amount of copies that a device can create. | 99 |
Black & White Copy Resolution (Up to) Copy Resolution, measured in dots per inch (dpi), indicates the amount of detail the printer will produce in a copied document. The higher the dpi, the higher the quality of the print. | 8 |
Black & White Copy Speed (cpm) Copy Speed, expressed as copies per minute (cpm), represents the average number of copies a printer can produce every 60 seconds to the output tray. | 8 |
dimensions | |
Width in Inches The overall width of the product, measured left to right. | 17.1 |
Height in Inches The overall height of the product, measured top to bottom. | 6.3 |
Weight (lbs.) Weight of the product measured in pounds. | 12.3 |
Depth in Inches The overall depth of the product, measured front to back. | 14.1 |
environmental | |
EPEAT verified Product is certified to one of three levels of environmental and social performance based on a multi-attribute standard managed by the Green Electronics Council. The Gold level of the standard has the strongest criteria. | EPEAT Silver verified |
ENERGY STAR certified Product certified to meet U.S. EPA and Dept. of Energy standards for energy efficiency. | Yes |
EcoID A Staples program used to recognize products that meet specific environmental criteria with an Eco-ID icon. Learn more at EcoIDProgram.com | Yes, product meets Staples criteria for environmental features to earn the Eco-ID mark. Learn more at EcoIDProgram.com |
output | |
Maximum Printer Monthly Duty Cycle Absolute maximum number (or range) of pages the machine can print in any given month. | 2,500 pages |
Printer Output Capacity Indicates the number of printed pages the printer output tray can hold. | 150 sheet |
Output Type Specifies if the printer's output is either black and white (also referred to as monochrome), or color. | Color |
paper | |
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) An automatic document feeder (ADF) is a mechanism that feeds multiple sheets of paper into a device in a single operation. | No |
Paper Input Capacity Indicates the number of sheets of paper the printer can hold in the printer input tray. | 150 sheets |
Printer Max Paper Size | 8.5" x 11" Letter |
print features | |
Double Sided Printing Double sided printing (also known as duplexing) is a feature that allows printers to print on both sides of the paper. Can either be manual, meaning the user will need to refeed the page in order to print on the other side, or automatic, where the printer will do the work for you. | Manual |
Color Print Speed Print Speed, measured in pages per minute (PPM), specifies the amount of color pages that the printer can produce within 60 seconds. | 10 PPM & Under |
Wide Format Compatibility Indicates whether machine supports printing on media with widths between 18 and 100 inches. | No |
Photo Capable Capable of printing on any size of photo paper. | Photo |
ISO Color Print Speed (ipm) Expressed as images per minute (IPM), refers to the print speed of the printer when producing color images based on standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). | 3 |
ISO Black & White Print Speed (ipm) Expressed as images per minute (IPM), refers to the print speed of the printer when producing black and white images based on standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). | 8 |
Recommended Monthly Print Volume The manufacturers suggestion for how many pages your printer can comfortably handle in a single month. | 50 to 1000 pages |
Max Print Resolution (dpi) Max print resolution, measured in dots per inch (dpi), refers to the maximum amount of detail in a printed image. The higher the resolution, the higher the quality and sharpness of the image. | 1200 DPI |
Borderless Printing Borderless printing allows you to print to the edges of a piece of paper without any white border or margin visible. | Borderless Printing |
Black & White Print Speed Print Speed, measured in pages per minute (PPM), specifies the amount of black and white pages that the printer can produce within 60 seconds. | 11 to 20 PPM |
warranty | |
Printer Warranty | 2 Year Limited |
additional details | |
Number of Users Recommended number of users that can be using the device. | 1-5 Users |
Printer System Requirements Listing of software programs or hardware devices required to operate the printer properly. | Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, 10, Server 2008, R2 2012, R2 2016, 2019, macOS v10.14.6, 10.15.x, 10.16.x |
Next Day Delivery | Yes |
True Color Actual manufacturer name for the color of the product. | White |
Printer Portability Portable printers allow a user to print on-the-go. This means the printer can operate without being plugged in, using an internal battery. | Standard |