MAC MINI + HP LASERJET = printing problem

Why does my HP 2100M LASERJET only print the first job? It'll print the document in seconds.
But when I try to print a 2nd job a few minutes later, it will not print. The PRINT MONITOR will STOP the job after a few minutes so I will have to click START and then it will allow the page to print.
This is quite a hassle each and every time I want to print a simple document.

Yeah, that's kinda what I thought would happen.
Do you have a wired or wireless router? It will not have to be connected to the Internet to work. It will issue the printer an IP address and your Mac will be happy.
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