A:AnswerYes, it has starter ink in the box. I ordered extra ink also just in case I ran out and needed more so that I wouldn't have to go get more in the middle of a project.
A:AnswerHere's the recommended paper weight for the MFC-J497DW.
https://help.brother-usa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/149554/session/L3RpbWUvMTU5MDA2ODMxNS9zaWQvZEhPbjVySm8=?R3ModelID=MFCJ497DW
A:AnswerHere's the link for the compatible operating system for the MFC-J497DW.
https://support.brother.com/g/b/oslist.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=mfcj497dw_us_eu
A:AnswerNo you can definitely go wireless. I did that. This is an incredible printer. I have been purchasing HP printers for years and I can say without hesitation that I have purchased my last printer made by ANYONE other than Brother. Go ahead and do it. You'll be glad you did