

Once the cartridges are “empty,” there are approximately 200 pages of usage in the sub-tank. As long as the machine remains connected to a power source, it is able to regulate the humidity and keep the ink fresh and ready to use. Because the system is completely closed, there are no concerns about the ink drying up. There is no remaining ink needed in the cartridges to protect the print head. There is no ink waste – the cartridges are completely drained into the sub-tank. All the mechanisms for removal of air bubbles and feeding to the printhead are located inside the printer’s sub-tank assembly. The same is true with the new INKvestment TANK cartridges – they are a reservoir for ink. Think of the new cartridges like a water cooler bottle – there are no mechanisms on the bottle – all the working parts are in the body of the cooler. According to Brother, “INKvestment TANK cartridges still plug into the machine like a normal cartridge. No messy bottles to worry about.

How does it work? During setup and after the four provided starter ink cartridges are installed, this printer primes and fills sealed internal tanks from the ink in the cartridges. What is Brother INKvestment? This is the company’s hybrid ink cartridge with internal ink tanks system. Starter INKvestment cartridges in Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow.Brother MFC-J4535DW COLOR inkjet printer.As an Amazon Associate, I may receive a small commission from qualifying purchases when you click an Amazon link in a article.I find them to be excellent printers as well as long lasting and more economical to operate than competitive brands. I’ve used and recommended Brother printers, both monochrome (black & white) laser and inkjet, for nearly 20 years. With up to one year of ink in the box, based on up to 150 pages per month, and in typical Brother fashion, this new model offers more for less than ever before. Brother MFC-J4535DW INKvestment Tank Color Inkjet Printer, brand new and just $200, offers easy set up and robust performance for homes and small businesses.
