Printer Head Failure - HP B8550 Ink Jet Printer

If I do not change the ink cartridge as soon as I get a low ink indicator, I get a printhead failure message, and I have to go thru hell & back to get the printer to operate again. This has happened 2 times and I don't remember how I got it to work again. Seriously, what is up with this?

Hi there,
This can usually be resolved by cleaning the printhead thuroughly. Check this article out which may help.
Best of Luck!
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