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2025-06-02T20:00:00
Excellent product. Easy to operate. Quality printing
Lizzy
2025-05-23T20:00:00
Love the Tank printer, much more economical especially with the feature to default to eco mode. However, the open time on the brother app can be long and the update process can be really long.
LP P.
2025-05-12T20:00:00
After two other printers within months of purchase and nothing but continued problems, we purchased this Brother printer and couldn't be happier. Hopefully it will give us years of dependable service.
GAAB
2025-05-09T20:00:00
Good but hard to connect. Two Macs (desktop and laptop) and Windows work computer had issues connecting. Deleted and re-added device. Download of software was inconsistent in options available to download. More creating, installing, deleting finally got the devices to connect. First time I had this much trouble connecting to a Brother printer. Previous experiences were great.
Rick
2025-05-06T20:00:00
This printer was easy to install and is working well.
Shirley
2025-05-03T20:00:00
Excellent printer but, like most hardware these days, it arrived without instructions other than how to turn it on. Finally found a YouTube with someone who spoke English without a heavy accent that I could understand and slowly have learned how to use its various functions. I especially like the scanning feature that includes OCR.
Earl
2025-04-29T20:00:00
I love this printer! The wireless feature couldn't be more perfect!! Wasn't hard to set up, no internet issues, and printing straight from phone is amazing.
Trudy
2025-04-21T20:00:00
This is a great printer. Except that it keeps paper jamming. I have followed all instructions.Nothing seems to fix it long term. I have to repeatedly unjam the stuck paper and try again. I usually get about 2 printed lately before it jams again. Thats an inconvenience. I'm hoping I don't have to invest in fixing the printer as it's used minimally.
TekFra
2025-04-18T20:00:00
Works great. The only issue so far is trying to update. I get a notification and when I try to update it gives me an incorrect password message. I've not changed it and I'm reading it right off the back of the machine. Most annoying!!!
Wk61
2025-04-16T20:00:00
Very nice printer. Have only one issue with it. It doest print on both sides of the paper. Miss this feature from my older printer. But overall the printer is quiet & quick
Kathleen
2025-04-12T20:00:00
Setting up wireless internet is difficult. Once connected printer does not always stay connected.
Days
2025-04-10T20:00:00
DO NOT BUY any Brother printer. The software the force you to install is invasive and annoying.
Nope
2025-04-08T20:00:00
I have had the MFC-J1205W now for about a month and overall am very pleased with the speed and quality of the print. Currently I'm frustrated with the printer because for no reason I can find - the wifi has stopped working, and I don't believe there is a way to print with a USB connection. Two days ago I reloaded the printer driver and partway through it started printing stored print jobs. Frustrating!
Eric53
2025-04-07T20:00:00
Although the print quality is quite good, this printer is awkward to use. The paper feeder has to be removed to insert paper, making it a real pain to insert 1 sheet to print on scrap paper. Also the printer never seems to shut off, a waste of energy.
Lori L.
2025-04-06T20:00:00
It does not connect to Wi-Fi after trying multiple times. But the print quality is pretty good.
Divya
2025-04-05T20:00:00
This printer is easy to set up and use. So far, the ink is lasting through heavy use. However, I find the colors to be somewhat washed out looking, not vibrant. This is concerning since I'm an art instructor and use printouts of photos for art references.
Art t.
2025-04-03T20:00:00
This is by far the simplest easiest most direct printer I have had. Two side printing is a snap. Reloading ink is so easy. I would recommend this printer.
Sharon
2025-03-30T20:00:00
Printer works fine now but we had to call geek squad in from Best Buy in order to get it on our wireless network. Very little instruction provided by manufacturer.
Mouse2912
2025-03-29T20:00:00
Excellent printer copier-good clear copies. Easy to operate and set up.
Neurodoc1
2025-03-26T20:00:00
They advertise it as one year of Ink included. I ran out of Ink one month After having it. Was the main reason I purchased the printer. Also in order to print double-sided, you need to print one side, take it out, flip it, and then put it back in to print the other side, very inconvenient. Finally, they make it impossible to find a phone number to call to speak to somebody regarding the situation.
Ink o.
2025-03-24T20:00:00
Was a great printer, for about a year. Will not connect to WiFi anymore. Had to purchase a cable to use it.
Parks
2025-03-21T20:00:00
Printer is hood but the orinter driver apparently never gets installed in windows 11. The iprint icon in the tray always say printer driver needs installed and it never changes. Install program never completes znd always stops at you need to.install the driver. Good printer. Horrible software.
DKirk
2025-03-21T20:00:00
Piece of junk. Bad images and problems connecting to WiFi
DrDesign
2025-03-20T20:00:00
Easy setup, works well, good deal for the price. Would recommend.
Kevin
2025-03-15T20:00:00
Bargain price on this model, looks identical to the pricier MFC-J1205W; I heard the 1215 was made for Walmart. Very good print quality; I did some labels and found the matte paper setting with normal quality to be nearly as good as the best quality, fine for my purposes. It's compact, which was important for me, but not as fast as my old HP Deskjet; however, I was glad to be rid of the HP - expensive cartridges and constant problems with refills or aftermarket ink. The tank-type cartridges are smarter, and being able to replace a single color is great, with HP you throw the whole tricolor cartridge away when any one color runs out. Nice that you can get different sizes too.
DaveL
2025-03-14T20:00:00
So much better than my previous printer. Prints with ease.
Kim T.
2025-03-13T20:00:00
My main printer, a Brother MFC-J5855DW, works well with my iMac Combo desktop and MacBook Air laptop. The MFC-J1205, however, does not. My computer technician was also unable to make it work, and concluded that it is incompatible with these machines. Now, it's just an expensive, oversized copier.
Old D.
2025-03-11T20:00:00
Does not print complete text. Blurs text. Frequently have to go through connection process!
Old D.
2025-03-09T20:00:00
After two years the ink system quit working. I can print black only at this point. Called customer support who thought there may have been something wrong with the color ink cartridges so they sent brand new. This did not fix the problem and since the unit was out of warranty suggested I go buy a new one.
Mike
2025-03-07T19:00:00
Very good printer but it is NOT wireless. I had a wireless from another maker and all it said was "offline" all the time so I got rid of it and got this Brother one which was advertised as wired. The only thing was it did not come with the wire to connect it to my pc so I had to find out what it needed and order one from an online supplier. So please, next time include the wire that is needed to hook it up. I had to wait a number of days for it to arrive so I was without a printer.
Ann M.
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Brother Printer Review..Ink Like Energizer Bunny
By CharlesM815037
I received this product for free from Brother in exchange for my honest opinion/review of the product. The title for this review mainly comes from the fact that I worked this printer over...Printed over 200 medical documents including just text documents to full color EKG AND ECG graphs for the SSA regarding my disability claim...didn't even put a dent in the ink levels...I would say maybe 2-3% of each ink used. Everyone knows with printers these days the ink cartridges are where they get yo...
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Awesome and efficient!
By DianeDevroe762801
I received this product for free from Brother in exchange for my honest opinion/review of the product. I must say, I have been a fan of HP for years, but once I got started with this Brother printer I became a huge fan! Out of the box setup was easy and quick, 5 simple steps was all that it took to get me ready to print. It connects in your choice of 3 ways, wireless, wireless direct, or computer and connects with Brother mobile app which allows you to print from all of your devices which mea...
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Be empowered with the Brother MFC-J1205W INKvestment Tank Wireless Multi-Function Color Inkjet Printer, a versatile and compact addition to your workspace. This innovative printer boasts a sleek design that fits comfortably into any home or office setting, while offering a multitude of advanced features.
Experience the revolutionary INKvestment Tank technology, designed to deliver more pages of worry-free printing without compromising on the printer's compact size. The internal ink tank works in harmony with the INKvestment Tank ink cartridges, which hold more ink than traditional cartridges, ensuring a continuous supply of ink to the internal tank. This means you can print more pages without the need for frequent refills. And when a refill is required, it's as simple as replacing the empty cartridge with a new one - no mess, no fuss.
The Brother MFC-J1205W INKvestment Tank Printer also offers the convenience of mobile printing through the user-friendly Brother Mobile Connect App. This intuitive app provides easy onscreen menu navigation for printing, copying, scanning, and device management, all from your mobile device.
In addition, this multi-function printer is compatible with Alexa, adding an extra layer of convenience to your printing tasks. The built-in wireless and Wireless Direct options offer versatile connection possibilities, allowing you to connect locally to a single computer via a USB interface if needed.
The Brother MFC-J1205W INKvestment Tank Printer also features the innovative Page Gauge function, accessible through the Brother Mobile Connect App. This feature eliminates the guesswork of ink replacement by showing you the amount of ink you've used and the amount you have remaining.
With wireless printing and scanning capabilities, you can effortlessly print and scan from your desktop, laptop, smartphone, and tablet. For the best results, use Brother Genuine INKvestment Tank cartridges, available in a full range of color and black options. These cartridges deliver high-quality prints, reliable page yields, and exceptional value.
Choose the Brother MFC-J1205W INKvestment Tank Wireless Multi-Function Color Inkjet Printer for a reliable, efficient, and user-friendly printing solution.
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