New Leopard Printer Driver update ( running Leopard OSX 10.5.8 )

Yesterday I downloaded several updates online , one of which was a Print Driver update suggested by Apple . Today every time I try to print on my HP 310 , I get an error message ( bouncing HP Icon ) indicating that the printer is Offline . However when I activate the HP Print Quality Diagnostic Report from the computer , it prints fine via my Airport Network . Going to the printer's screen and running the Wireless Network Test Report , the printer reports excellent signal strength and no issues .
Is this new updated Printer Driver buggy ?
BTW , I also have Snow Leopard on an external drive . If I start up my iMac from that drive , the printer works fine printing the same file from my desktop .

The first step in Upgrading... is to Snow Leopard = OS X 10.6.x
It is Not available as a download... It is a Paid Upgrade.
Do this first...
Check that your Mac meets the System Requirements for Snow Leopard...
Snow Leopard Tech Specs
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
If so... Purchase a Snow Leopard Install Disc...
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Other countries...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
After the Successful Install, run Software Update to get the latest updates for Snow Leopard.
Be sure to make a Backup of your Current System Before Upgrading...
Next...
Upgrade to Mountain Lion
With Regard to ML... Check here for compatibility of 3rd party Software you may be using... Also note that Rosetta is no longer supported in Lion and Mountain Lion...
http://roaringapps.com/apps:table
You should also consider more RAM... Get the Maximum you can for your Mac...
It is important to get the Correct and Matching RAM
See Here > OWC RAM > http://www.macsales.com
The above site also has videos on how to Install RAM should you need it...

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Hi pmaragoni,
I understand that you are looking for an updated driver for your HP Photosmart printer. Here is a link to the updated drivers from Apple for HP printers.
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Advance 23
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