HP Deskjet 880c print error on Intel iMac

Using OS 10.4.8 built-in HP inkjet 3.3 universal binary driver, DeskJet 880c via USB printing fails on two Intel iMac's. Same printer works okay on 10.3 PowerPC G4 eMac with pre-Intel 2.7 driver. HP Support offered driver refresh procedures which do not resolve problem. Printing is fine with some network laser printers, but not with this supposedly 10.4-approved direct USB inkjet printer. Any successes with the new HP 3.3 inkjet driver?
Intel iMac   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

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Dennis
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