Brother – INKvestment 1365 Wireless Color All-in-One Inkjet Printer with Auto Duplex Print (MFC-J1365DW), Great for Home Offices – White

RETURNED THIS PRINTER - I returned this printer. the screen on the front was tiny and impossible for me to read the print next to it without a magnifying glass. There also was not slot in the back to insert photo paper.

Good product - Very high quality effective and will recommend everyone

Just what I needed and wanted! - This printer is exactly what I was needing and wanting for my small business. Quality is good!

Very Pleased with this Printer - I've only had this printer up and running for a couple of weeks, but so far it has been excellent compared to the HP and Epson printers I have owned/used previously. First, the setup and software installation were super easy. Printing, copying, and scanning are very easy. I like that you can do scanning either from device, or directly from the printer. I look forward to taking full advantage of the savings on ink, which is the main reason I bought this printer.

1365 bros printer - It’s a nice inexpensive printer but had a few paper jams already

Excellent printer - I purchased this printer in store and it was delivered a few days later. Great printer easy to set up.

I like this printer - The printer is new to me, and is working out well so far. The print quality is excellent. I needed paid tech help to set up the printer. My phone had a hidden default that prevented the printer from connecting.

Best Portable Printer - Good printing , scaning and photocopy quality. Easy set-up.

Somewhat satisfied - 3 star because of the paoer tray. When finished printing the simple touch of the paper, it goes back into the machine. I found that to be strange

Couldn't be more solid! - It’s amazing how printing has gone from being a ritual to an occasional but sometimes crucial necessity. I still think we all need one for convenience, but we want them to be simple, efficient, and cost effective. Does the Brother INKvestment fit the bill? Let’s start with unboxing. I think packaging is important. It tells me whether the manufacturer cares about their product, it’s delivery, and the customer’s satisfaction in receiving the product without physical or internal issues. Brother seems to be consistently good in this area – strong box, crushable inserts with a tight fit. Pulling it out of the box, my first impression was that the INKvestment has a small footprint for such a versatile printer. This thing easily fits on a little bookcase I have that’s just under a foot deep. That’s fantastic design in my opinion. That means I can think about placing on a shelf without it sticking out significantly. Inside the box, there is the printer, power cable, and ink cartridges. Physical set up was very straightforward and easy. To get started using this printer, you will need to download the Brother Mobile Connect app to complete setup. I tend to hate this type of approach for 2 reasons: I would love to just plug up a printer, and it works without external factors, second, there always seem to be issues with these types of setup processes. Well, Brother has done it right. Setup was easy and without issue. I was up and running quickly.. after the software and firmware updates. I think the main thing is how smooth the process went. I was able to print and scan from both phone and PC without any troubleshooting or problems. The print speed and quality were good as well. It’s definitely not the fastest home printer, but it’s more than acceptable. All in all, there are only good things I can say about this printer. Mobile printing is spot on with good app integration, and it’s a joy to use on my PC, with monitoring tools in tow. I highly recommend the Brother INKvestment 1365. It was a breeze to set up, it has a small footprint, prints very well, and has a ton of versatility.

Great printer first time with this brand - I waited a few weeks before I reviewed this printer and here's my breakdown .... Scans: I use scans for work and need a scanner that can easily handle multiple pages. This scans a lot of pages- which is great. I used the feeder (and I also downloaded the software from the website). I use the program to scan. It is fabulous. I scanned a 25 page document easily and saved as a pdf to my computer. This is a huge plus because many scanners don't work well with multiple pages. The output was clear and it scanned it quickly. I do have to own up to my first scan being blank as I had the pages turned the wrong way for the feeder (it scanned the backs). Maybe I was in a rush, or I read it wrong-but it took me a second try to figure that out... so if you are using the document feeder make sure you scan the documents with the pages faced in the right direction. Copy: This take copies from the glass and from the document feeder. It holds a lot of pages and it copies them quickly and clearly. I was very happy with the ADF because I copy larger documents and this poses problems for many personal printers. The glass was also very easy to copy from and it is clearly marked for orientation. My former computer was a pain because it was not very clear and I had to remember to place it against the right vs. the left. Print: Love this printer, it is fast and clear. The colors are deep and the printer easily and automatically prints (wirelessly) out my papers. I usually print out documents about 20 pages so this handled that well. I didn't have to wait a long time and my ink is still at full..... Overall I am very happy with this printer. My other printer would always give me issues when I needed to print in terms of connectivity and it would take several attempts and a lot of aggravation to print a something. This printer is a blessing in that area. It automatically connects to my computer, even after I haven't used it for a week, and prints it out quietly, quickly and clearly. It is smaller than my previous printer and it is quiet.

New Home Office Printer - My wife needed a new printer for her home office after her previous printer stopped working. Our printing needs are pretty minimal but we wanted something that could do two-sided printing and the occasional scan. She also wanted white because the black and grey "match" better. I digress. This is also pretty small so it doesn't take up as much space in her office. The Brother INKvestment claims to offer more pages per cartridge than traditional cartridges. Brother's estimates are 1500 pages and it'll likely take us a year or more to hit that number. This is connected to our home WiFi so we can print from our computers (Mac, Windows, Chromebook) as well as our iOS devices. No real drama in getting it setup with the free Brother Mobile Connect app. You can also use the app to monitor ink levels and order additional if you don't subscribe to Brother refresh to keep a supply on hand. There are better printers and there are cheaper printers. Having an all-in-one for a reasonable price is really all one can ask for and the Brother INKvestment delivers. Hopefully this saves us some money over it's lifetime and ink refills keep getting more and more expensive.

Buy buy buy. Great for home use! - Box was robust and protected the shipment from extensive damage. This unit arrived unharmed after the delivery driver "kicked the box" 4-6 feet. significant damage to box, but printer arrive unscathed overall. Opened the box and found not a dent or ding. Plugged into electrical outlet and followed instructions. Instructions were clear and well thought out. Setup took about 15 minutes from opening box to almost ready with test page. Couple of things to note with setup, make sure to have your wifi password ready as that would be the easiest way to setup for most people. Additionally, I installed the printer to my Mac and Windows 11 computer and both adopted the printer with no problems and was easy. Apple Airprint appears to work from an iphone 16 and 17. Printed a small color document and a large pdf (40 ish pages) and handled both tasks with ease. Copy function was easy to work and quality of scan was good and was legible for what I was trying to do. I'd encourage anyone looking for a printer in the home to consider this as a great unit to get!

Nice ink jet printer. - Brother comes in with another great printer. So I will start with the automatic document feeder (ADF). Gotta love this feature. I like that it can scan 8x14 documents. The setup was pretty painless on my Mac and Android phone. My Windows 11 Pro laptop connected to it no problem as well. I recommend checking for a firmware update which usually happened as soon as the printer is connected to the internet. Print, copy and scan are as basic as you can get. Read the manual and follow the instructions. It makes a difference instead of guessing how to use the printer. The apps that are available that allow you to use this printer from anywhere is very convenient and easy to use. Print quality is pretty good. Not sure how long the ink will last but I am going to test the year long claim with the included ink cartridges. Now the last thing to mention is faxing. I appreciate the function still being included in printers. Every now and then I have the need to fax something and it's a pain to have to drive out to a store to do it. My baby rant on faxing. Nice, small footprint for this printer. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.

Easy to setup, looks better than HP - I've had HP printers for a long time, and I love them, but the last two have died a bit early on me and so this time I decided it was time to try a different brand, enter the Brother INKvestment, see what they did there? This printer is an out of the box really sharp looking printer, very professional looking, and modern with the dark trim on the interior. It's got a bunch of blue stickers to remove and you'll need some paper, none was included. Turning it on for the first time means you need to have the app, as a guide, to installing the printer. The app is scanned from the box, of which there are also paper instructions, and the printer was found and brought into my network without issue. I should note that the app initial setup is a bit more in-depth than most, just be patient and don't rush through it, this setup will install the printer, have you print some test pages, have the scanner read the test pages and then some other internal stuff. It's easy to do but prepare to set aside a solid 20 minutes of questions and printing. Once you get that done, the printouts are crisp and beautiful to behold, far superior to my last two HP printers. The app on the iPhone is great, shows you color levels, lets you reorder ink, etc. And just like HP this one comes with a subscription, to which I subscribed for $1.99. I should note you do get $10 credit so you basically get 5 months worth of free ink. You can, however, skip the subscription entirely, so no worries if you don't want to get another subscription. All in all, this printer was a little more time consuming, but easy to setup, and get going, the printouts are superb and superior to the HP. Brother is a well known brand, so this purchase is an easy five start rating. I hope this printer lasts me a good long time!

I Like Brother Printers, This One Not as Much - I should have known right out of the box that I was going to have some issues with the setup of this printer. It was delivered by FedEx, and I do not know if that created my 1st issue or not. I opened the box, and the printer was filthy with dust or dirt, even inside its packaging, all over the control panel, etc. So, the next thing that I had to do was dust the printer. My experience with the Brother - Inkvestment 1365 Wireless Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer after that was not the greatest after that. Taking it out of its box, taking off the tape, putting in the electrical cord, putting paper in the paper tray, etc. went quickly. I was glad that there was a quick start up guide and went step to step just like it directed. I have a very up to date, Windows operating system, Lenovo desktop that I installed the software with their preferred method of accessing through https:/setup.brother.com. What I was not prepared for was the amount of time to go through its on-screen step by step checklist, registration, downloading new firmware. In my opinion, if you want a plug and play type of printer this is not the one for you. In the end, all was fine, but allot enough time to get the job done without stress. Another concern that I had was the fact that when this all-in-one printer's software installed on my computer, it did not put in scanner settings in the "Printers & Scanners" area of the control panel like my older and beloved Brother J1170DW did, also another all--in-printer did, and my HP and Epson all-in-ones did. However, there is a 'scan' button on the machine's display panel that will connect to the computer, as well as the user can use their smartphone and download the Mobile Brother app that in my case I downloaded from the Google Play store. My printer is connected wirelessly, and you can add this printer to the app wirelessly once it detects the IP of your printer. When I have time to call Brother's toll-free support, I will ask them why there is no scan settings that downloads in this case directly to the computer. In the end, I guess you get what you pay for. Good that it has a 20-page ADF, good that it is compact and takes up a small footprint, good that it has a 150-page paper tray, okay lead time to print, good print quality, and good ppm for home and very small business.

Small footprint dependable printer - Got it — here’s the same review rewritten from the perspective of a dad using the Brother MFC-J1365DW in his home office: ⸻ The Brother MFC-J1365DW is perfect for a home office because it’s compact and reliable, coming from Brother. Setup: very straightforward. The printer menu gives the option to either scan a QR code to download the app to initiate setup from your phone or to use the printer menu screen prompt to complete setup directly. The printer warns that setup via the printer may take longer, but I didn’t notice much hiccups going that route. Print quality is perfectly fine for what I need: work documents, forms, and the occasional color print. Text comes out crisp, and color graphics look clean enough for presentations or school projects for the kids. It’s not a photo printer, so that’s one thing to keep in mind based on what you’re looking for. What I like most is the size. It doesn’t dominate my desk, and the all-in-one features (scanning, copying) have come in handy several times, whether for work paperwork or personal stuff like insurance forms. The biggest drawback to inkjet printers is the cartridges can dry out with long periods of non-use, so I’ll have to use the printer longer to test that out. Overall, the Brother MFC-J1365DW is a practical, no-fuss printer for a home office. It’s easy to use, compact, and reliable when I need it. Not flashy, but it gets the job done without making me tear my hair out — which is exactly what I want in a home office printer.

Solid offering but ad-riddled - The unit itself is about 2/3 the size of my Epson all in one it is replacing. It's not terribly heavy, but other than (what comes off as kind of a cheaply built) front paper tray, it seems well built. Setup was pretty easy, both on my wireless network and iPhone (the mobile capabilities are pretty great). My other PC was able to see it on the network without even hitting the support site. The only issues I ran into was like when I upgraded the firmware, it just kept acting like I needed to update when it was obvious that I had just done so. I also had to hunt down my own USB cord to do this... PC-side software for scanning is simple to use, with lots of resolution options. I maxxed it at 1200x1200 and printed something out - not sure I've personally seen better output from a home printer. I can't speak to toner cartdige longevity because I do not have anywhere near that volume worth printing, but they did go in easily and still appear at ~100% after running that picture through in full color. I only give it 4 of 5 stars because at every avenue Brother will remind you that you can subscribe to their service. I know I can do that, and maybe I will, but I certainly do not need that as of day one.

All In One for Home, Student, Small Business - The new budget-friendly Brother INKvestment 1365 Wireless Color Inkjet Printer is an all-in-one that prints, copies, and scans. Because of its small footprint size of 15.4” x 13.5” x 7.2” and weight of 16.8 lbs., it is a viable choice for student use, a small office, or for home. It is an Inkjet printer and prints sixteen (16) pages in black and white per minute or nine (9) pages in color per minute. The printer features sorting functions, duplex copying, and page layout capabilities. These choices can be made through the LCD on the printer. The paper tray has a maximum capacity of 150 sheets, based on 20-lb paper. The auto feeder is a convenient feature that can handle up to 20 sheets of paper simultaneously. There is a flatbed and paper adjustments in the paper tray if you wish to print photos or copy/print on various paper sizes. Four (4) inkjet cartridges are supplied as starter cartridges. The refill cartridges can yield up to 1500 pages in black and white or 1,000 pages in color. The print quality is good, and the colors appear true to life. I do not think that I have printed many pages with the starter ink, and most of the ink in all of the cartridges is incredibly low. I would advise buying refill cartridges to have on hand, or signing up for the Brother Ink Supply program, which is based on the number of copies estimated to be printed in a given amount of time. Through this program, the company will continuously ship the supply of ink based on your order. There are charts online to help estimate the number of sheets of black and white, and/or color prints that you expect to print in a certain period of time. To set up the printer, it is recommended to download the Brother Mobile Connect App. This app guides you through the initial setup and helps you establish wireless connections to your devices. Initially, I found the app difficult to use, so I restarted the process after two updates were applied, and it worked better. The app, along with the LCD display on the Printer, helped align the printer cartridges and finalize the setup. The printer setup is actually very straightforward and can be completed in a matter of minutes. The scanner works well, and scanning can be sent to email, a PC, or to a cloud feature set up through the Mobile Connect App that is referred to as Web Connect. Web Connect allows printing through the cloud to various sources that you have set up and established. A nice feature that I have not had before in a scanner is the ability to remove the background of printed material being scanned. This is a cost-effective printer if you do not need to print a lot of documents. I would recommend it for a student, a home office, or a small business that needs printing occasionally. This printer comes with a two-year warranty.

Good budget multifunction inkjet, clunky setup - This is a pretty good inkjet printer that delivers high quality color documents, but is a bit clunky to set up and has fairly cheap-feeling build quality. I set it up on a Windows 11 Dell desktop, and although I appreciated the ability to do so wirelessly from the Brother website, the process is very slow and clunky (despite a fast internet connection), and it failed the first time because it couldn’t detect the printer for some reason. Fortunately, it was able to detect the printer on the next attempt. There’s also a mobile app that can be used to set up and manage the printer, and setup can also be done via USB connection, but I didn’t test any of that. Printing is quiet and reasonably fast (9 ppm with standard color printing). The print quality is very good -- crisp, with vibrant colors. Installation and replacement of the ink cartridges is easy, with access on the front of the unit. Page yield is 500 per color cartridge, and 1200 if only using black. There’s an ink subscription option through Brother, but since I don’t anticipate using this as my main printer (I have a laser printer for that), I’ll just order replacement cartridges when needed. The paper tray defaults to standard Letter size, but can be expanded to Legal, which is a nice touch. It can’t print any wider than 8.5”, though, which is not unusual. The copy function works well, using either the flatbed or the automatic document feeder. There are separate buttons for black & white and color copies. The ADF works smoothly, and can hold up to 20 pages. Scanning also works well, using either Brother’s own software or the built-in Windows 11 Scan app. The control panel is operated using buttons only (no touchscreen), and the interface can be a bit confusing. But like all interfaces, I’m sure I’ll get used to it quickly. The printer itself is reasonably compact, and also fairly lightweight, so it’s good for small offices. Part of the reason it’s so light, though, is that the plastic feels a bit flimsy, and I can easily imagine some parts breaking easily (like the ink cartridge door or the flatbed lid). This is not too surprising given the price point, but it’s something to keep in mind. If klutzy people will be using the printer, you may want to consider a more solidly built unit. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone looking for a reasonably priced multifunction inkjet printer, with the caveat that setup may be a bit frustrating for the non-tech-savvy user. I have found that Brother printers are very reliable (my laser printer is a Brother as well), so I would expect the same with this one.