Are you thinking of a specific model? What model? All models I personally experienced came with ink cartridges containing less ink than replacement cartridges

Are you thinking of a specific model? What model? All models I personally experienced came with ink cartridges containing less ink than replacement cartridges. I participated in a ton of ink cartridge refilling during 1998-2007. For most consumers back then, I could easily imagine that it was still more cost effective to buy new printers (with partial cartridges) than it was to buy replacements.