8500 909a is on my network for days then it disappears and reinstall is the only way back

I am hoping someone can help me.  I am a computer reseller as well as the tech support provider to my customers.  I have tried everything that my 20 years experience has taught me and I cannot figure this out. 
OS - Windows 7 Professional - with Administrative rights both locally and network wide.
4GB Ram and ample hard drive space.
Latest 8500 drivers from the web (Full package) downloaded and installed.
Networked using Netgear VPN Prosafe with a Server (2008 Std Edition) and 3 workstations as well as the HP 8500 (909a).  I AIO wired to my router, and I have a static IP assigned in the printer.  I have also reserved the static IP in my DHCP server so that the number isn't accidently handed out.   The printer will stay on the network for days sometimes weeks.  For no apparent reason, it just disappears.  The scanning doesn't find my computer and my computer doesn't see a printer any longer.  It sees the other HP Laser I have on the network (never losing that one - ever). 
I am very tired of uninstalling and reinstalling to get this printer back. 
Hoping someone has an answer for me.

I assume this is WIn7 64-bit?  If so, there are Firmware and Updates here that you should try.
Say thanks by clicking "Kudos" "thumbs up" in the post that helped you.
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