Brother MFC-J1205W

The Brother MFC-J1205W printer has a maximum print resolution of 6000 x 1200 dpi, which produces strong print quality for text, graphics, and photos. The printer produces reasonably accurate colors, but struggles with bright, saturated tones, resulting in slightly muted colors for printed pictures.

However, it has a slightly wider color range and better color accuracy than the Brother MFC-J4335DW. The printer delivers near-pharmacy-quality images averaging 38 seconds each, making it suitable for printing photos and graphics for personal or small business use. Overall, the Brother MFC-J1205W is a good option for those looking for a versatile printer that can produce high-quality prints for a variety of purposes.

The Brother MFC-J1205W is a budget-friendly printer that offers a respectable printing speed of 16 monochrome pages per minute (ppm) and can print at a speed of 19.4ppm for a one-sided, 12-page Microsoft Word text document. However, it may print slowly at only nine pages per minute for some users.

When printing colorful and detailed 4-to-6-inch snapshots, it takes an average of 38 seconds to print. The printing speed may be impacted by factors such as the quality of the print job, the type of paper being used, and the connectivity of the printer. The Brother MFC-J1205W is a good option for those who need to print basic documents and photos at a reasonable speed without breaking the bank. It may not be the best option for those who require high-speed printing or need to print large volumes of documents regularly.

The Brother MFC-J1205W offers a range of connectivity options, including USB 2.0, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, and Wireless Direct. It is compatible with Apple AirPrint, Brother Mobile Connect, and Mopria, making it easy to connect and print from various devices. The printer has built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing it to connect to Wi-Fi networks and support Wireless Direct.

However, it lacks Ethernet connectivity, which may be an issue for offices that rely on a wired LAN connection. The printer also has the capability to connect to mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, making it a convenient option for those who need to print, scan, and copy on the go.

Overall, the Brother MFC-J1205W is a versatile printer that offers a range of connectivity options to suit different needs.

The Brother MFC-J1205W is capable of handling up to A4 size paper and can hold up to 150 sheets of paper in its input tray. It can print on a range of blank media, including envelopes, glossy photo paper, and A4 paper up to 220g/m² in weight, making it suitable for home or small office use.

However, it does not support automatic duplex printing, which may be a deal-breaker for some users. Overall, the Brother MFC-J1205W is a versatile printer that can handle different types of paper, making it a good choice for those who need to print a variety of documents and media.

The Brother MFC-J1205W printer has a relatively high running cost of about 2 cents per black page and 7.5 cents per color page, according to PCMag and techbeezer.com. The printer uses Brother Genuine INKvestment Tank Ink Cartridges, which hold more ink than traditional cartridges and deliver a continuous ink supply for uninterrupted printing.

The four cartridges that come with the printer can last up to a year if the annual print and copy volume is under 750 pages, which is equivalent to about 63 monochrome or 50 color pages per month. However, if the user prints and copies more than that, they may need to consider alternative solutions such as bulk-ink options like the Epson EcoTank ET-2760.

The Brother Page Gauge is a visual way to know the amount of ink used and remaining, helping to take the guesswork out of when to replace ink.

The Brother MFC-J1205W is a three-in-one multifunction device that can print, scan, and copy. It has a flatbed scanner for scanning and copying documents and photos, but lacks an automatic document feeder (ADF), which can make scanning and copying multi-page documents time-consuming.

The scan quality is great, but some finer details may not come through, which may not be ideal for digitizing photos and graphics. The device supports several walk-up tasks such as monitoring consumables, configuring individual user and group or department security settings, and generating usage and security reports.

However, it does not have faxing capabilities. Overall, the Brother MFC-J1205W is suitable for basic printing, scanning, and copying needs, but may not be the best option for those who anticipate needing to scan or copy multipage documents frequently.