Can't Print or Print Preview in Appleworks

I'm having a problem printing anything in Appleworks 6.2.9. It won't even allow the print preview or to output the file as an Acrobat file. All other applications print fine.
I have been able to print simple drawing and spreadsheet files in Appleworks, but not databases and word processing files.
When I got to print, the app acts like it is spooling the file, but when I check the print utility, there is no file going to the printer. I have even clicked preview. The files acts like it is spooling but then goes back to the file as if I never clicked on "print."
The same thing happens if I try to save it as an Acrobat file. It goes back to the file and never saves it as a pdf. This makes me believe the problem is not specific to the printer or its software.
I've trashed the Appleworks preferences several times without success. I have even trashed the printing preferences. No luck.
A few months ago, I could print in Appleworks 6.2.9. I don't know if a system update caused the problem or some other weirdness.
I have Appleworks 5 on the Mac. I couldn't get it to print on this Mac either.
I have another Mac with OS 10.3.9. It will print in Appleworks with no problem so it can't be a corrupt Appleworks database or word processing file.
Any thoughts?
IMac G5   Mac OS X (10.4.4)   HP Officejet 5510

When you trashed the AppleWorks 6 preferences, which one(s) did you trash? It's not unusual for a user to delete only the .plist or only the AppleWorks preferences folder. As I say in my user tip, AppleWorks has stopped working correctly, you need to delete the .plist and three files in the AppleWorks preferences folder all at the same time.
Another thought, more of a guess - you haven't said what printer you are using. Is it an HP? HPs are notorious for not "playing nice" with AppleWorks (Pages, too). No matter what make or model of printer, check the manufacturer's web site for a new driver.
Peggy

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