Brother MFC-J1205W INKvestment -Tank Wireless Multi-Function Color Inkjet Printer with Up to 1-Year in Box, Works with Alexa
€150
Price: $149.99
(as of Jul 27, 2025 03:29:38 UTC – Details)
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. USE BROTHER GENUINE INK: Engineered to work with INKvestment Tank inkjet printers, a full range of INKvestment Tank cartridges is available that deliver high quality prints and reliable page yields: LC404BK, LC404C, LC404M, LC404Y and LC404 3PK. BROTHER AT YOUR SIDE. Brother offers a 2-Year Limited Warranty and At Your Side support for the life of your printer. REFRESH: Buy Genuine Brother Ink Cartridges. When you do need to replace your ink supply, choose Brother Genuine LC404 inks. To avoid worrying about running out of ink again, get started with Refresh EZ Print Subscription service and save up to 50% on ink(5). DISCLAIMERS: (1)Based on average monthly print volumes of approx. 100 pages at 60% black/40% color pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 using 4 cartridges
INKvest in a printer you won’t want to replace with up to 1-year of ink in-box. Print more with up to 1-year of ink, using only the 4 cartridges provided in-box. The most affordable Brother INKvestment Tank color inkjet printer available..Wireless, Wireless Direct, and USB connectivityMobile Compatibility : AirPrint, Wireless Direct, Brother Mobile Connect, Mopria
The Brother Mobile Connect App puts the power of printing at your fingertips. 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. Its compact, desktop footprint makes the INKvestment Tank multi-function color inkjet printer a welcome addition to any home or home office space.
Revolutionary INKvestment Tank Technology. The INKvestment Tank’s internal ink tank works with INKvestment Tank ink cartridges to deliver more pages of convenient, worry-free printing without sacrificing the compact, desktop size.
Brother INKvestment Tank ink cartridges. 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. When refilling is needed, simply take out the empty cartridge, plug-in a replacement and get back to printing with no waiting and no mess.
Connect your way. Choose from versatile connection options including built-in wireless, Wireless Direct or connect locally to a single computer via USB interface. Works with Alexa; add voice control by combining with an Alexa device.
Page Gauge empowers you to print with confidence. Eliminate the guesswork of ink replacement when you 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.
Wireless printing and scanning capabilities. Print and scan wirelessly from your desktop, laptop, smartphone and tablet.
Use Brother Genuine INKvestment Tank cartridges. A full range of color and black INKvestment Tank replacement ink cartridges is available that deliver high quality prints, reliable page yields and exceptional value.
Brother At Your Side. Brother offers a 2-Year Limited Warranty and At Your Side support for the life of your printer.
Customers say
Customers find the printer easy to set up, particularly noting how simple it is to install ink cartridges and connect to Wi-Fi. Moreover, the functionality receives positive feedback, with one customer mentioning it works well with Chromebooks. However, the print quality and speed receive mixed reviews – while some find it fast, others report very slow printing, and the ink capacity is problematic with reports of empty cartridges. Additionally, the wireless connectivity is a significant issue, with customers reporting frequent disconnections. The printer quality and value for money also get mixed reviews, with some finding it decent while others consider it terrible and not worth buying.
10 reviews for Brother MFC-J1205W INKvestment -Tank Wireless Multi-Function Color Inkjet Printer with Up to 1-Year in Box, Works with Alexa
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LaVern M –
Best Printer we’ve ever owned!
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.
anthony h. –
Simple, easy to set up and use printer that does what I need
Set up was easy. Downloading the app took most of the time. Prints much faster and quieter than my failed expensive printer but that is relative. I like the boxes of ink. It is a basic printer but it does everything I need. It is compact which I like. I am going to buy another for the wife’s office.
Stephanie Chow –
Sturdy and Reliable Printer with Easy Set-up
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 itâs still going. The low ink/toner notification light came on about 500+ pages ago but I donât like to waste ink so I have been using every last drop and it hasnât 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!
Matthew Patella –
Dubious
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: 25Estimated 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.
Jennifer Lake –
Love this printer so far.
This is hands down the nicest multifunction printer I’ve ever owned. Set up directions were really easy to follow and relatively quick, I had no issues hooking it up to my wireless network and was able to use it right away. The print quality is nice, though I haven’t tried printing any kind of pictures yet. It has a good warranty and was easy to register. The only complaint I had was the description said it came with a years worth of ink in the box and it didn’t in my opinion, though I guess it depends on how much you print after installing the cartridges it says there is enough ink for 700 pages. I could just print more then the average person does at home.
Kyle H. –
I absolutely love this printer. Itâs been a fantastic addition to my space, handling daily printing tasks with ease and consistent quality. The ink tank system offers great value and reduces the need for frequent cartridge replacements, which saves time and money. Whether printing documents or labels, it delivers sharp, clear results every time. For anyone who prints regularly, this printer is a dependable and efficient choice. Just buy it when its on sale or a prime day or something – not full price.
La conectaron , hicieron pruebas y funcionó. Yo como propietaria aún no he podido usarla por falta de tiempo –
Si me gustó, está bien cuidada. Aún no la uso aunque ya me la instalaron.Gracias
Easy Steve –
Came with a US plug which is not helpful when I live in the UK
Adil Muhammad –
Fantastic product really worth the money
lala –
I have had this printer for a few months now and have only printed a handful of documents and such for work or personal use. It was brilliant, it was amazing, it printer things perfectly, it was fast, it was pretty, it was great…And then one day it just completely stopped working.At first I thought it was my laptop as it needed an update, I uninstalled and tried to reinstall after I updated.Tried unplugging and plugging it back in and even tried a new cable.But alas it is as dead as the parrot from the Monty Python Dead Parrot Sketch.So now I have a large, very expensive paperweight rather than a working printer.I’d gve it zero stars if I could.If it was working like it should be this is a five star printer.