10.5.3 major printing problems

Ok. i have checked a majority of the threads , went to the local apple store and nobody knows how to fix this.
I have an iMac g5 and a HP PSC 1510v printer. After upgrading to 10.5.3 i can no longer print via airport without the program I am using freezing up and crashing. I was just able to find one exception and that is if i use word and click the print button it bypasses the print setup and sends it straight to the printer and will print.
I have also tried connecting the printer via usb, and the computer could not find it. HP has nothing on their website to assist this problem and the guys at the apple store have never heard of this either. someone please help!
thanks!!!

Have you tried resetting the printing system? This has helped me get all my printers working again. Be aware that it will clear out your printer list and you will have to add them again.
To reset the printing system:
-Choose Apple menu > System Preferences and click Print & Fax.
-Hold down the Control key as you click in the Printer list, and choose “Reset printing system” from the pop-up menu that appears.
Add the printers you use.

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Canon 860 Series Drivers & Software for OSX 10.8 Mountain Lion:
The base software and drivers needed for using Canon 860 Series on Mac OS X 10.8 (USB) are
1 Printer Driver
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2 Scanner Driver
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3 Network Tool
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Canon Software for using advanced printing and scanning functions (while connected to network)
4 Solution Menu
(Canon Solution Menu Ver. 1.4.1 (27-Jul-2012 ))
5 MP Navigator EX
(Canon MP Nav EX Ver. 2.1.3 (02-Auf-2012))
6 Easy-PhotoPrint EX
(Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX Ver. 4.1.6 (21-Jan-2013 ))
Canon Support (HK) – check your local site
http://www.canon.com.hk/en/download/main/index.do
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1. Choose a product category
Multifunctional Printers
2. Choose a product series
Pixma
3. Choose a product model
Pixma MX868
4. Choose type of document
Downloads or FAQ
If you have problems installing the software under 10.8, see the FAQ on Canon site. You will need to allow software installs from “unidentified developers by using “Control” Key or by changing your system preferences)
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This ensures the printer is receiving full power and may help this situation.
Try and print a hardware self test on the printer to find out if it is a hardware or software issue.
Open and close the lid 5 times quickly. It should print out a page with lines on it.
Did it print the self test?
If the self test page printed, clear the Spool folder and restart the Print Spooler and try printing again.
How to Clear Current Print Queue In Windows Vista & Windows 7.
Download and run the Print and Scan Doctor. It will diagnose the issue and might automatically resolve it. Find and fix common printer problems using HP diagnostic tools for Windows?
What operating system are you using? How to Find the Windows Edition and Version on Your Computer.
Are you using Genuine HP Toner?
What were the results when you ran the Print and Scan Doctor? (did it print or scan, any error messages)
Please provide in detail the results if you are still having issues.
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