PDF Printing drops text or creates blank pages

I have the same problem as "alacker2" who noted this problem 2 days ago. The original prints fine from the source document and when printed from another computer. This problem exists for both of my printers (HP). I also experience blank pages when trying to print a PDF from another site. This problem is not consistent because I can print a similar page of the same document elements (tables, text and graphic (PDF))

I am printing from both a browser (safari) and from Acrobat Pro XI. The browser version was also saved to my computer and when I attempted to print, the results were blank pages. MAC OS 10.9.3. The printers are HP officeJet Pro 8600 and HP LaserJet P1102W

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A few suggestions for you:
Try:
uninstall all HP utilities or other HP apps on your Mac
see if there is updated software on the HP website
go to System Preferences > Printers & Scanners > Print
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Do a factory reset on your printer
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Hi @cam21 ,
I understand that you are having issues printing, after some documents you are getting blank pages. I would be happy to help you.
I would do a hard reset to see if that will resolve the issue.
Leave the printer on and unplug the power cable from the printer and wall outlet for 60 seconds.
Then reconnect the power cable to the printer and wall outlet rather than a surge protector.
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Hi Mac Attack,
My computer will not disconnect from the internet. It seems to find a clone router and continues even when I shut down and unplug my my own home iy
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http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14141
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