Can't Print to HP LaserJet 2430dtn printer

Please help!
Hi all,
I have Max OS X 10.4.11 machine which is on a network. I am trying to print to a printer which is on a network (hosted by Windows 2003 server). I can find the printer and add onto the Mac machine but I can't print on it.
Everything I try to print nothing would happen.
Please can someone help as it has been going on for a long time!
Many thanks

Hi TTA013, and a warm welcome to the forums!
One way to overcome stubborn printing to a Windows® printer from a Mac...
http://iharder.sourceforge.net/current/macosx/winmacprinter/
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301397

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