Can't connect to HP Laserjet 4mp

I'm in desperate need of some help and hadn't found any reference to this question in the forums.
I have a Macbook Pro running 10.6.4 connected to a D-link DI 604 router which is connected to an HP Laserjet 4MP printer. Ever since I upgraded to Snow Leopard I haven't been able to print. I keep getting a "Can't connect to printer message".
I've tried deleting the printer and reinstalling it, but to no avail.
I do have an older Imac on the network running 10.3.9 which has no problem printing.
Anyone have any idea what the problem might be ?

My guess is your 4mp is connected to the older computer using Appletalk. Appletalk was removed from the MacOS as of Snow Leopard.
Two things I can think of to try.
1) Share the printer via bonjour using the 10.3.9 machine as a print server.
2) If you have an HP jetdirect or similar interface on the printer, use IP printing. You may need to set an ip address for the printer to do so.
3) assign an IP address and use IP printing using your router; I'm not familiar with the D-Link so I'm not sure if this is an option or not

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