8500A Plus Won't print after idle 20 mins

Windows 7, 64 bit, no service pack yet. Tried updating firmware, but by computer grays out the printer option.  This is my THIRD printer from HP (exact same model) that has had the exact same issue.  Must be a software issue, but can't find it.  Printer won't print after idle for 20 mins.  Goes into printer que, but doesn't complete.  Issue started Jan 2, no big changes to computer at time.  Has anyone had this issue that can help?  I'm about ready to go buy a Brother.  Thanks

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