do realize that the start ink cartridges no longer contain full load(they used to like back when the intarweb was in beta).
nowadays the cartridge you get when u buy you shining new jet printer u only get about 25- 50% of a normal fill.
i have a cheapo hplaserjet 1000, for it for 300$ canadian(about 20bucks american) a few years ago and ive only had to buy a new toner/drum cartridge once. it was also cheaper the the cheapest black ink cartridge they had instore too