Any application quits when I try to print from it

It doesnt matter which application I am in, Text Edit, Safari, or Word, they all quit when I try to access the print menu. I am using a HP 648C ink jet printer on a powermac G4. When I hook up the printer to my ibook, it works flawlessly. I've updated the drivers on the powermac but still doesn't work. I think it has something to do with the OS itself. On both machines im running OS X.4. Any ideas?

Hi, there all.
I have similar problem, occured after installing latest updates for Tiger.
Any application will crash without error messages (nor log) when i select print.
The print dialog does not show up! immidiate crash.
So far done the following without solution.
Repaired permissions.
Resetted the Print center, removed all printers.
Rebooted.
Tried to add LPR printer again, not possible, i can type in the IP address and then im unable to select printer model (the sun is rolling on the left side seeking something? ).
I can add Appletalk printer ok, it will show on the printers.
Still cant print even with appletalk, selecting print on any application will crash the app i tried print from.
FYI: all printers are network printers Appletalk & IP(lpr).
Any help? please, urgent!

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