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Brother MFC-J995DW INKvestmentTank Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer with Mobile Device and Duplex Printing, Up To 1-Year of Ink In-box, Amazon Dash Replenishment Ready
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Brand | Brother |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, USB, Ethernet |
Printing Technology | Inkjet |
Special Feature | Auto-Duplex |
Color | White |
Model Name | Brother MFC-J995DW INKvestment Tank Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer with up |
Printer Output | Color |
Maximum Print Speed (Color) | 10 |
Max Printspeed Monochrome | 12 ppm |
Item Weight | 19.2 Pounds |
About this item
- Up to 1 year of ink in box: Using the MFCJ995DW cartridges provided, get exceptional savings and uninterrupted printing for up to 1 year(1)
- Inkvestment tank system: Reengineered ink cartridges hold more ink and work with an internal ink storage tank to deliver uninterrupted printing. Operating System Compatibility- PC-Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7,Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016 Mac- OS X v10.11.6, 10.12.x, 10.13.x
- Eliminate ink replacement guesswork: Brother intelligent Page Gauge(2) lets you know the amount of ink you’ve used and the amount remaining
- Mobile device printing: Desktop and mobile device wireless printing using AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother and Wi Fi Direct(3)
- For use with brother genuine inks: LC3033: LC3033BK, LC3033C, LC3033M, LC3033Y, LC3035: LC3035BK, LC3035C, LC3035M, LC3035Y
- Supported Network Protocols (IPv6): TFTP Server, HTTP Server, FTP Client, NDP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR Responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port 9100, SMTP Client, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, ICMPv6, LDAP, Web Services (Print/Scan)
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On-mode power consumption
20.0 watts
From the manufacturer
Revolutionary INKvestment Tank System
INKvestment Tank inkjet printers use clean, familiar cartridges that now hold more ink and work with an internal ink storage tank to deliver up to 1-year of printing(1) without the need to replace cartridges.
Page Gauge Lets You Print with Confidence
INKvestment Tank Models use the Brother Page Gauge(2) to monitor ink usage and display estimated remaining page counts to help eliminate running out of ink in the middle of an important job.
For Use with Brother Genuine Inks:
Brother Genuine LC3033BK | Brother Genuine LC3035BK | Brother Genuine LC3035C | Brother Genuine LC3035M | Brother Genuine LC3035Y | BrotherGenuine LC30333PKS | |
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Description
| Super High Yield | Ultra High Yield | Ultra High Yield | Ultra High Yield | Ultra High Yield | Super High Yield 3-Pack |
Approx. Page Yield (each) (12)
| 3,000 pages | 6,000 pages | 5,000 pages | 5,000 pages | 5,000 pages | 1,500 pages |
Cartridge Color
| Black | Black | Cyan | Magenta | Yellow | Cyan/Magenta/Yellow |
What's in the box
| 1 Black Ink Cartridge | 1 Black Ink Cartridge | 1 Cyan Ink Cartridge | 1 Magenta Ink Cartridge | 1 Yellow Ink Cartridge | 1 Cyan, 1 Magenta, 1 Yellow |
Dash Replenishment Enabled
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
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Brother MFC-J995DW | Brother MFC-J995DWXL | Brother MFC-J775DW | Brother MFC-J775DWXL | |
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Price
| $699.00$699.00 | — | — | — |
Years of Ink In-box
| Up to 1 year (1) | Up to 2 years (10) | N/A | Up to 2 years (9) |
Max Print Speed(blk/color)(11)
| 12 ppm / 10 ppm | 12 ppm / 10 ppm | 12 ppm / 6 ppm | 12 ppm / 6 ppm |
Paper Tray (Max Capacity)
| 150 sheets | 150 sheets | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
Auto Document Feeder Capacity
| 20-sheets | 20-sheets | 20-sheets | 20-sheets |
Duplex (2-sided) Printing
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Document Scan Glass Size
| 8.5" x 11.7" | 8.5" x 11.7" | 8.5" x 11.7" | 8.5" x 11.7" |
Display
| 2.7" Color Touchscreen | 2.7" Color Touchscreen | 1.8" Color Display | 1.8" Color Display |
NFC(4)
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Standard Interfaces
| Wireless, Ethernet, USB 2.0 | Wireless, Ethernet, USB 2.0 | Wireless, USB 2.0 | Wireless, USB 2.0 |
Mobile Device Compatibility(3)
| + AirPrint. See Details. | + AirPrint. See Details. | See Details. | See Details. |
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Print Quality | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.9 |
Value for money | — | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Easy to use | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.1 | — | — | 4.5 |
Touch Screen | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 4.5 | — | — |
Tech Support | 3.5 | 3.2 | — | — | 3.8 | — |
Sold By | Max Tech Depot (Serial Numer Recorded) | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
printer output | Color | Color | Color | Color | Color | Color |
printer technology | Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet | Inkjet | Laser | Laser |
paper size | Legal | 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14 | 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14 | Up to 11 x 17 | 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14, 4 x 6 | 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14, 4 x 6 |
print media type | paper plain | paper plain | paper plain | labels | paper plain, labels, envelopes, glossy photo paper, card stock | paper plain, labels, envelopes, glossy photo paper, card stock |
max input sheets | 150 | 150 | 150 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
connectivity tech | Wireless, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | wired, wireless | Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, NFC | USB, Wi-Fi |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 7.7"D x 13.4"W x 17.1"H |
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Controller Type | Vera, Amazon Alexa |
Printer Media Size Maximum | 8.5 x 14 inch |
Power Consumption | 20 Watts |
Included Components | Quick Setup Guide, Product Safety Guide, Telephone Line Cord, LC3033BK/C/M/Y Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Starter Ink Cartridges, Installation & Documentation CD-ROM for Windows and Mac OS®‡, Product Registration Sheet |
Print media | Paper (plain) |
Scanner Type | document |
Max Input Sheet Capacity | 150 |
Max Copy Speed (Black & White) | 12 ppm |
Display Type | 2.7 inches Color Touchscreen |
Compatible Devices | Smartphones, PC, Laptops |
Sheet Size | Legal |
Dual-sided printing | Yes |
Wattage | 20 watts |
Initial page print time | 6 seconds |
Duplex | Automatic |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Ink Color | BK, C, M, Y |
Resolution | 19000 |
Additional Printer functions | Scan |
Control Method | Voice |
Number of USB 2 Ports | 1 |
Model Series | MFC |
Specific Uses For Product | business, office, home |
Item Weight | 19.2 pounds |
ASIN | B07D5VJDF6 |
Item model number | MFCJ995DW |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #142,196 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #157 in Ink Tank Printers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 17, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Brother Printer |
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Product Description
The Brother MFCJ995DW Investment Tank color inkjet all-in-one printer with tank technology is the optimal choice for your home or small office needs. It features reengineered Investment Tank cartridges along with an internal ink storage tank that delivers uninterrupted printing for up to 1-year without the need to purchase ink(1). Business-capable features include mobile device printing(3), Near Field Communication (NFC) print and scan(4), and easy onscreen navigation using the 2. 7" color touchscreen Brother Investment Tank color inkjet all-in-one printers help solve two major printing challenges -unexpectedly running out of ink and having to replace ink soon after purchasing the printer. Brother Investment Tank all-in-ones help take the guesswork out of when to replace ink by using the Brother intelligent Page Gauge(2), a visual, numerical way to know the amount of ink you've used and the amount you have remaining. No more running out of ink in the middle of an important or time-sensitive print job. Investment Tank models monitor actual ink usage and display your estimated remaining page counts to give you increased visibility, so you can print with confidence and virtually without interruption. (1)Based on average monthly print volumes of approximately 150 pages at 60% black pages / 40% color pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 using 4 cartridges provided in-box. For more page yield information, see manufacturer's website. (2)Page Gauge is an estimate for informational purposes only. For actual cartridge yield information refer to manufacturer's website. (3)Requires connection to a wireless network. (4)The mobile device must have NFC capability and run Android OS 4. 4 or later. (5) Based on MSRP of LC3035 black and color ink cartridges and approximate page yield in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. For more page yield information, see manufacturer's website. (6)Requires an Internet connection and an account with desired service. (7)Requires internet connection. (8)Reprinted from Puma with permission. Copyright 2017 Ziff Davis, All Rights Reserved. (9)Based on average monthly print volumes of approximately 300 pages (70% black pages / 30% color pages) and approximate page yield in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 using 12 cartridges provided. (9) Based on average monthly print volumes of approximately 300 pages (70% black pages / 30% color pages) and approximate page yield in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 using 12 cartridges provided. (10)Based on average monthly print volumes of approximately 300 pages at 60% black pages / 40% color pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 using 4 cartridges provided in-box. For more page yield information, see manufacturer's website. (11) Based on ISO/IEC 24734 (after first set of ISO test pages). For inkjet print speed methodology, please visit manufacturer’s website. (12) Approximate page yields in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. Operating Temperature: 50-95° F.
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Customers like the quality, ease of setup, performance, and value of the printer. They mention that it prints well, the scanner works as expected, and the ink cartridges are easy to load. Some appreciate the low print per page cost and the fact that it's a small affordable printer. However, some customers have mixed opinions on print quality, connectivity, color, and ink life.
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Customers like the quality of the printer. They mention that the print quality is good, they have had no issues with printing, and it's an excellent printer. Some are impressed with the overall performance for printing and scanning, and say that it'll be more reliable. It's suitable for basic printing needs, and the ink seems to be better and cheaper to use than the Canons they have used. It is also a quieter printer and does the job for regular letter size printing.
"...Very pleased with the print quality - sharp and clear and the printing speed was very impressive...." Read more
"...It's suitable for basic printing needs, which is probably 75% of my use, so I'm satisfied overall...." Read more
"...It's now been about 2 weeks and can report that the print quality on regular paper is fine, about the same as most other low-cost all-in-ones...." Read more
"...The Brother “ControlCenter4” is for the most part a completely useless program and is seriously out of date...." Read more
Customers find the setup process of the printer to be fairly easy. They mention that the paper feeder is nice and easy to use, the printer drivers were easy to find and install on the internet, and the touch screen to do this was very simple. They also say the ink cartridges are large and easy load. Customers also mention that unpacking was very easy, and that the instructions on screen have worked well for print, scan, and cleaning.
"...use the “WiFi Wizard” on the printers touch screen to do this, very simple...." Read more
"...The ink cartridges are large and easy to load and look forward to not having much issue with ink maintainance...." Read more
"Fast and easy install. I unpacked the printer, placed it in it's new home, installed the cartridges, and let it fill the tanks. Maybe took 8 minutes...." Read more
"...Unpacking was very easy - just a few strips of tape to remove - no packing material hidden inside the unit!..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the printer. They say that the scanner works as expected, the copy function works well, and the document feed works seamlessly. They also mention that the cartridges won't stop working after being refilled.
"...Scanner works as expected, as does the copy function.The printer is no speed demon, but is not too bad...." Read more
"...and pleasure the printer was showing up in my printer list and was fully working and accessible from my computer...." Read more
"...If you have attempted several “installs” and it did not work correctly because you failed to “turn off” the firewall(s), then the Brother uninstall..." Read more
"...-J995DW in April 2023 for $492.22......great printer/scanner...... no problems....all is good...." Read more
Customers like the value of the printer. They say it saves a lot on the cost of paper and is very much worth the investment. Customers also say it's able to print at a low print per page cost and is cheap to operate.
"Pros:Cheap to operate for an inkjet. I have printed 175 pages so far and only used about 10% of the ink...." Read more
"...Well I will definitely say that this printer is very much worth the investment. I am astonished at the quality printing from this printer...." Read more
"...Saves a lot on the cost of paper, as well as time feeding it into printer to make copies...." Read more
"...Also, they are cheaper because the print head is not on the cartridge. The bad: paper tray is not that large...that's an issue if you print a lot...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the print quality of the printer. Some mention that it prints fast and colors well, while others say that the quality is terrible and mediocre.
"...I like the tank method over the bottle method.Fast, Quiet, and very smooth operation...." Read more
"...Picture printing is mediocre. For kid's projects it is ok, but otherwise you will want to professionally print your pictures elsewhere...." Read more
"...pleased with the print quality - sharp and clear and the printing speed was very impressive...." Read more
"...This printer mostly fits the bill. The pros are it prints fast and it prints colors well when using basic printer paper...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the printer. Some mention that the initial set up and connection to WiFi is easy, while others say that it seems that it's connection issues are far too great, it keeps losing the network connection, and it'll hard to connect to their Mac.
"...Fast, Quiet, and very smooth operation.Many different ways to hook it up: WPS, WPS with PIN, SSID/Password (the method I used), Ethernet..." Read more
"...Then another issue is the WiFi connection keeps dropping (which seems to be a common issue from users), I’ve to continuously reset my network on..." Read more
"...1. The initial set up and connection to wifi is easy. However, you may have to connect a few times until it really "sticks"2...." Read more
"...But one problem greatly upsets me: it keeps losing the network connection...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the printer. Some mention that it prints colors well when using basic printer paper, and grayscale scanning was very sharp. However, some say that the colors were not vibrant, reds were a dull orange, and the color inks were low.
"...(less than my previous Brother model) and I like the clarity of the small display panel and it's ability to tilt out for easy viewing...." Read more
"...Reds were a dull orange, greens were also dull and white was a light grey...." Read more
"...The pros are it prints fast and it prints colors well when using basic printer paper...." Read more
"...So when printing on glossy, it will smudge incredibly easily but will dry eventually.I'm still not 100% happy with the print quality...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ink life of the printer. Some mention that the inking lasts a long time, the XL cartridges last a lot, and the scanner is mechanically solid. However, others say that they waste ink as they constantly have to clean the heads, causing downtime and excessive unnecessary ink usage.
"...Initial setup was a breeze.And quality, it has stayed consistently excellent, very clean, no streaking, fading or any issues whatsoever...." Read more
"...every time I print black I have to clean the black nozzle first, wasting ink/paper...." Read more
"...The scanner is mechanically solid and didn't fail a single time..." Read more
"...for writing this review is to say thank you to Brother for a printer well made and a marketing strategy based on quality and value for money...." Read more
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Cheap to operate for an inkjet. I have printed 175 pages so far and only used about 10% of the ink. I like the tank method over the bottle method.
Fast, Quiet, and very smooth operation.
Many different ways to hook it up: WPS, WPS with PIN, SSID/Password (the method I used), Ethernet, or USB (yes it can be a share printer too, if you do not want it on your network).
Brother iPrint and iScan; either on your computer and/or your iPhone. Wonderful, if you get documents that need to be printed now, and your computers are off, just tap on your iPhone anywhere in the house and you have them instantly – Love It! Of course, If on a computer, you can print directly from your programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Poster Print, yes it is cool to get giant documents printed out from Word or Excel; but what is really nice is being able to print out giant maps via 4K Jpegs. I can now get giant detailed maps that are razor sharp. This could possibly be better than sliced bread.
Print Quality, the sharpness is about 97% of a Laser Printer. Color printing, either plain paper or photo is excellent. Black ink on documents is excellent, deep rich and dark; just a tad better than the laser.
By-Pass Feed print for envelopes or photo paper works great, of course you can use the tray for that too.
Scanning works very good, and if you need to adjust the quality of the scans you can do that too. This is not my primary scanner, I use a Fujitsu ScanSnap for that. The Brother Scanner can address scanning books, etc. that a ScanSnap cannot do.
Cons or Caveats:
Windows 10 Install: Turning off (temporally) the Windows 10 Firewall (Private Network) is a requirement if you are installing from the CD. Otherwise it may fail to install OR may not install correctly. If you install over the internet you may also have to turn off your Internet Gateway Firewall to the Net, if installing directly from Brother?
Brother telephone support or email support is useless. If you are having problems form day one, then call Amazon directly and “they can” get you connected with Brother support that may resolve your problem.
The Brother “ControlCenter4” is for the most part a completely useless program and is seriously out of date. For example: If you attempt to print photos there is a very limited “trimming” capability. It is virtually impossible to complete genuine cropping and/or aspect ratio framing. The standard and free Windows 10 Photo program addresses that problem very easily. Then use the Brother iPrint to print out your photos (at photo quality setting) and it works perfectly.
If you have attempted several “installs” and it did not work correctly because you failed to “turn off” the firewall(s), then the Brother uninstall utility that came on the CD may not do its job. You will also have to use Windows Control Panel to uninstall the remaining applicable software assigned to this printer. Next, you will then have to go to Control Panel (again) for your “Printer Listings” and “Remove Device(s)” for all items associated to this printer. You do not have to remove the printer from your Network (it can still be listed as a Network device-with your WiFi is still connected to it).
Many Spectrum WiFi Routers do not support WPS or WPS with PIN correctly, that is why I used SSID/Password which has worked perfectly from day one as a Networked Printer. You would use the “WiFi Wizard” on the printers touch screen to do this, very simple. The “Wizard” also presented about 20 WiFi’s in my neighborhood, about 8 more than my iPhone!
There is also a Uninstall Utility program from Brother via download for this Printer; However, this printer is NOT listed from the drop down list in that program. Maybe someday Brother will update that program for “this” printer?
4.75 stars - It is good printer IMO. How will it be in 10 years?
I was a little concerned that any new printer in this age would be more difficult to get going since they all say "wireless" which is a function I don't need and maybe would require some additional software to locate and load to get it going. Far from it!... I knew at purchase that it had USB hook-up capability and it could hardly have been easier. As I went about getting the printer operating I merely opened up my laptop (with WIN 10) and plugged in the USB cable to printer and laptop while plugging in the printer to 110V.
While scanning the quick start directions to load the ink and paper I noted the flag on the laptop for "new device" and by the time I had the completed the paper and ink load it was ready to print and become my "default" printer. No other interface with the laptop was required to run the test page.
Very pleased with the print quality - sharp and clear and the printing speed was very impressive. Noise level is quite moderate (less than my previous Brother model) and I like the clarity of the small display panel and it's ability to tilt out for easy viewing.
The ink cartridges are large and easy to load and look forward to not having much issue with ink maintainance. Little bit of incongruity there with the claims of ink lasting for a year or longer and then on the Brother ink packages is clearly typed that the ink should be used up in 6 months - really, shelf life? I don't make many copies so we shall see but I think this time I will spring for "factory" ink when I need a refill. My last machine and it's predecessor both failed due to problems with the print heads and I always used non-factory brand cartridges - false economy? However the last machine was serviceable for 9 years; we'll see on this new one.
Overall impression? - highly favorable and I am well pleased. I will report if I have problems but thus far no issues.
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I have been using Canon Printers for years based on their excellent photo printing, and name recognition, but got tired of them constantly jamming/breaking down and the overpriced ink. I really don’t print many photos anyways, so I decided not to consider that during this purchase.
The Brother printer has a responsive touch screen and easy to navigate menu. My old printers would often take a few minutes to start printing once woken up from being idle, but this one wakes up within seconds and starts printing right away. It’s also quiet and doesn’t shake the table it’s sitting on while going about it’s business.
The downloadable software for Mac computers and the iPhone app are easy to use and quick to download, and I haven’t had any issues finding my printer from either device through Wi-Fi.
I’m hoping that the Inkvestment tanks will be a vast improvement on the old cartridges that used to last a few hundred pages max and cost about the same. The box claims 1800 pages out of the box, however I haven’t had it long enough to require buying replacement ink. So far so good.
The scanner also produces nice quality document and photo scans. As far as faxing goes, I’ve never used that feature on any of my printers as email scans produce far better quality copies. Not sure why it’s even included as a feature these days.
The only drawbacks that I have found (and they are minor), are the fact that it doesn’t produce duplex 2-sided scans from the top document feeder, which also has a fairly small capacity. The other is the fact that the paper tray size is also limited in paper capacity, however neither of those are that big of a deal considering the small footprint and quality feel of the machine. One other thing is that I find that text prints are a little more faint than I’m generally used to, but it is still clear and legible without bleeding around the edges of each letter.
Hope this machine lasts for years unlike my past printers that end up in the garbage far too soon. The cost is a little more up front, but considering the anticipated savings on ink, and time, it should be worth it.
Having said that, I'm always a bit surprised at the poor quality of inkjet printers for small type, this one included (though it does fantastic in the reviews). Even at the highest possible DPI, it absolutely pales compared to my colour laser. For a lot of content this isn't a dealbreaker, but if you have very small text it can be a problem.
SAY WHAT? This sucker sucks ink. I use good to best quality inkjet paper, and my prints are always faded.
Addendum after one years use. This unit may be a lemon, but I’ve had frequent paper jams, some very hard to remove from the interior of the printer.
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2020
SAY WHAT? This sucker sucks ink. I use good to best quality inkjet paper, and my prints are always faded.
Addendum after one years use. This unit may be a lemon, but I’ve had frequent paper jams, some very hard to remove from the interior of the printer.