C7280 (vista). Cannot print 4x6 always prints on 8x11 regardless of settings.

I have deinstalled/reinstalled the printer/drivers/software. At the end of this I was able to do a 4x6 print from a HP install screen (but the test print only had a 4X6 option). When I triy to print from from windows it defaults to 8x11 even though I select 4X6. If I remove the 8X11 paper with only 4X6 paper in the printer it says I'm out of paper. I'm also unable to scan to the computer. All communication/print tests pass OK. Prior to this the HP Solutions Center could not see the printer but after a complete driver/software install it now can but when I do a test print it goes to 8X11 regardless of my settings. I also print a blank page between every printed page when printing merssages. I've had this rpinter for 3 years. Up until 3 months ago all was fine. I have not changed or installed anything different except for normal Windows Vista/HP software updates.

Hi there,
Since we have selected the right paper size and type with no results lets try downloading and running the print and scan doctor located here:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03275041&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en
It can fix a lot on its own and if not give a better idea of what is going on.
Best of Luck!
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