Mac Air won't print from Photosmart Plus B209a

I can't print documents on the B209a from my MacBook Air, either wirelessly or connecting with the USB. When I send something to print, it goes to the queue but disappears quickly. The printer never prints the document I am able to print wirelessly from my Windows computer (Lenovo) without a problem. I am also able to print a test page from the MacBook Air. I can also print from my iPad using the HP ePrint app on the printer.
I have reinstalled the drivers on the MacBook Air several times. I have reset all the printers and reinstalled them. I have also reinstalled the HP software that came with the printer. I have shut down the Mac after each time.
Please help.

Welcome to the forums @Youlong
I understand you're having some issues with printing from your Mac, running Yosemite however, you are able to print successfully from your Windows PC and iPad. This seems to sound like a software issue somewhere on the Mac, and I have a few steps in mind for you to try.
In order, try:
Reset the printing system
Repair disk permissions
Restart the Mac
Follow this guide: Installing a Mac Printer Driver Using Apple Software Update
In addition, download this Apple driver: HP Printer Drivers v3.0 for OS X
Try printing again afterwards!
Good luck
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