Brother DCP-J125 Ink Cartridges

Brother DCP-J125 Printer Review

The Brother DCP-J125 and DCP-J125C are models in a series of entry-level inkjet printers that offer a basic range of features ideal for supporting home offices. The base model boasts relatively quick maximum speeds of up to 33 pages per minute for monochrome projects and 27 pages per minute for color, but tests reveal slower average rates overall compared to similar devices. However, the DCP-J125 is available for an inexpensive price tag, offering buyers a low-cost home printing solution with multifunction capabilities.

The machine has a compact design for desktop use that includes a simple 1.9-inch LCD and control panel on the front for efficient control of each function. The panel offers elements like buttons for selecting the number of copies, choosing black-and-white or color output, menu access, and an option for quick scanning. Below the front panel the device has a slot for flash memory support and direct photo printing that is compatible with SDHC Memory card, Memory Stick, SD Memory card and Memory Stick Pro formats.

Media handling is somewhat limited, as expected for a home device, with a single 100-sheet tray for input that can support a minimum paper size of 3.9x5.8 inches and a maximum of 8.5x11.7 inches. Users can print a range of projects from professional to personal on accepted media like envelopes, transparencies, photo paper and cards. The device has a satisfactory output quality, printing sharp text and colorful photos with a resolution of 6000x1200 dpi using both black and color Brother DCP-J125 printer ink. Reviewers note that photos can tend to be a bit dark, however, which is common with many low-cost models in its class.

The printer uses 4 individual black, cyan, magenta and yellow Brother DCP-J125 printer ink cartridges that can be replaced with affordable compatible versions. The black supply can yield as many as 450 pages, while each color Brother DCP-J125 ink cartridge has a maximum capacity of 325 pages.

While the device suffers from inconsistent speeds and mixed output quality, it can be a useful addition to homes that want a device that can print personal photos or important documents, as well as scan and copy projects. Best of all, this multifunction inkjet printer is inexpensive to purchase and has low running costs.