Can't add printer: "request-value-too-long"

When I try to add a printer that appears in Print Browser (HP Laserjet 6MP) to the Printer List, I get the error message shown in subject line.
I've installed the most recent HP driver (before realizing it may not have been necessary since the driver's included in the Mac OS). Note: this printer DID work prior to a system reinstall, using earlier HP utility that worked in the Classic environment.
I deleted the earlier HP ppd's and driver, tho not the most current HP driver and ppds.
I repaired permissions.
I also "Reset Printing System" in the Printer Setup Utility, to no avail. Still get error message.
Printer works (test page). Computer DOES communicate with printer when I try to add it (Apple Talk; LED's light up briefly). But then the infernal message appears.
I have spent hours trying to scope this out. Any ideas?
Thanks.
G4 Mac OS X (10.4.8)
G4   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

HI Bruce,
The Mac connects to the printer via the Ethernet bridge (Asante Talk). Weird thing is that is worked fine prior to updating the driver. I would like to restore this, but other comments are suggesting that it's going to remain problematic.
So another respondent has suggested going with the HP JetDirect, a print server. The virtue there (assuming I get it to work) is that I can get my PC laptop to feed the same printer, connected to the network via a wireless router.
This is new to me so I expect it may be tricky to make it all work.
Thanks for you help. Any ideas or suggestions are welcome. Happy New Year.
Nick

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