HP Laserjet 1020 monochrome printer

Hi Folks, can you help:
My 1020 printer has  just stopped printing -windows interactive service says there is a paper jam -Ive looked and there isnt. When I try to print, nothing happens, but the green light goes off & the orange light comes on- the printer doesnt make any noise. The printer diologue box initially shows the print job, then within seconds it changes to "deleting", then print job disappears.
Re troubleshooting, Ive tried  : Checked for a paperjam- there isnt one/Ive removed & reinserted the print cartridge/Ive reloaded the paper/Ive reloaded the software/I tried changing the USB cable/I tried to use it on another PC
Nothing has worked and Ive run out of ideas -any help would be greatly apreciated.
Ken

Hi Gaurav,
The printer is not compatible with Mac as you may see below:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01973413&tmp_track_link=ot_faqs/top_issues/en_u...
You may try the following workaround and check if tha may work:
Download and install the following package:
http://support.apple.com/kb/dl907
Ensure the printer is powered on and connected to your Mac.
Go to System Preferences > Printers & Scanners.
Click the plus sign and select the printer.
Click the Use menu and then click on Select Software.
Select the HP Laserjet 1022 from the list and click on Add.
Now try printing using the added Print Queue.
Shlomi
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