Starter cartridge can be smaller in volume than the standalone ones you buy though. Unless you are certain they are identical, you can't compare price if a new

Starter cartridge can be smaller in volume than the standalone ones you buy though. Unless you are certain they are identical, you can't compare price if a new printer to new cartridge. Sometimes what you said is true though, because they want to sell you a product that keep you buying their cartridge so selling the printer "at a loss" can be profitable.