Aperture 2 and Printing Issue (HP B9180)

I have upgraded to Aperture 2. The print settings dialoge box for the printer will not allow me to change the PaperType/quality or adjust any settings. All of the configuration settings are empty. I have the current printer driver; it prints fine from Photoshop CS3.

I found out that there is an firmware update for the printer dated 1/15/08. The firmware update is for printers whose firmware ends in 21A, 24A, 25A or 26B. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=oj-57843-1 &lc=en&cc=us&os=219&product=1142684&dlc=en
The firmware is updated to a version ending in 27A. (Oddly, the update can only be installed using a USB connection between the printer and computer).
When this didn't bring back access to Paper Type/Quality etc., I phoned HP. Here is the fix:
Trash CUPS folder in Hard Disk>Library>Printers>HP
Empty trash
Reinstall Driver: HPB9180_Installer10.3-10.4-10.5.dmg
Then reinstall Patch: HP v. 9.7 inkjet OSX 10.5 Update
Add B9180 in System Preferences>Print and Fax

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