u/Vegetable-Hunter10

HP has been an absolute nightmare with subscriptions, ink scams, and constant failures, so I'm done with them. I'm set on getting a Brother printer instead.

My needs:

• Must do color printing (photos/documents)
• Around 200-300 pages per month (mix of black and color)
• No subscriptions or forced ink plans
• Low running costs (hate ripoff cartridges)
• Privacy-focused (prefer local/USB setup, minimal cloud)
• All-in-one (print/scan/copy, ideally with duplex and ADF)

I'm looking at these models:

• MFC-J1360DW (~$110)
• MFC-J1205W (~$150)
• MFC-J4335DW (~$152) — INKvestment Tank
• MFC-J4535DW (~$224+)
• MFC-J1170DW (~$136)

Which one would you recommend and why? Has anyone used the INKvestment Tank models long-term? Are they actually cheaper to run than standard cartridges for moderate color use?

Any other Brother models I should consider? Thanks!