Can't print or create PDF's after resetting MacBook Pro

Hey there,
Some weeks ago I had a critical HD error and was forced to reset my complete system. I swiped the disk, reinstalled the OS and copied all documents and important settings (library files) back to the newly installed disk. All worked fine, apart from one single but quite important option: printing.
I for example could not export to PDF out of iwork applications (printing error), or use the save PDF-function, nor could I add printers (such as the network printer, HP Color LaserJet 2600n, +conflicting attributes+ whereas others just didn't appear in the +add printer+ list).
I tried resolving the matter and therefore repaired all permissions, installed new drivers, deleted the printing preferences etc etc,... but still didn't resolve this critical problem. I thought about performing a +restore install+ or +archive and install+ but wanted to check for other options first.
Anybody any solutions?
Or help, guidelines for minimising the re-setup?
Thanks in Advance,

You are a gem now I can read my PDF's would have never picked that one :o)
Sandra Dann

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