Cannot print from mac OSX 10.5.8 to my HP B210 - I already reset the printer - HP utility won't open

When I try to open the HP Utility - it just sits there and does nothing - I have to force quit.
And my printer is not printing from my mac. My wife can print from her PC laptop. We use Netgear.

Let's reset the printing system:
- Sys Prefs, Print & Fax
- Right (control) click in the rectangle listing your printers and select Reset Printing System.
WARNING - this will delete ALL of your printers!
- Select the plus sign to re-add it. Look for the printer, select it and wait until the "Add" button becomes available. Click it.
If that does not work, get the latest software for your printer from the "Support & Drivers" link at the top of this page and re-install.
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