Can't access Print Set Utility

I was attempting to print a rather large (83mg) PDF file with Adobe Acrobat Professional, using my HP 6100 Photosmart All-In-One Printer, on my Mac PowerBook 1.5 PC, G4 and it simply set and spun for 30 minutes. The printer finally gave me an error that there was a problem communicating with the printer, turn power off and back on. I did this, opened the document and selected print and it just spins, won't open the printer. I tried selecting the Printer Set Up Utility and it refuses to open, computer locks up.
Any ideas where to start?

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