Can't Print "Error while printing."

Suddenly I can't print.
When I try, I get the warning: "Error while printing."
I also get this same warning if I try to create a PDF, or Preview.
The printer (HP 6890xi) has been working fine in all applications and is able to print a test page from the HP printer utility.
Drivers are fine (I think), but I replaced them anyway.
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
John

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Now what?

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