My photo book won't print. Arrrrrgh!

I'm using 8.1.2 424 version of iPhoto. I've created a photo album I want to order, but it keeps telling me I need an Apple Account with 1-click ordering enabled. I've done this, but now it tells me my apple id can't be used for 1-click ordering.
It's driving me mad!
Can someone tell me from start to finish what I need to do to get this **** thing printed!
I'm in the Uk and I'm using OSX 10.9.3

First go into iPhoto's Advanced preference pane and confirm that the Print Product Store for the UK.
If that doesn't clear up the problem click on the Store button at the top and then on the Accounts link in the next window at the far right:
Click on View Account. Remove and reenter all of the information regarding your credit card, billing address, etc. and confirm that 1-click purchasing is enabled. Then try again.
Note: before ordering create a PDF preview of the book via this Apple document: iPhoto, Aperture: Previewing an order in iPhoto or Aperture. Check it for errors and when satisfied the book is ready to order keep a copy of the PDF file to compare to the printed copy when it arrives.
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