Preview does not print PDFs to HP Laserjet 200

I am unable to print PDF's from Preview to my LaserJet 200 via either wierd or wireless. Adobe Reader printed fine as does Adobe Acrobat pro.
Word also prints fine.
Everything is updated to latest releases.
When I press Print on Preview, the print queue in OS X is activated, the panel on the printer states Printing Document but nothing happens and I have to power off and on the printer. I have also reset the printer to factory defaults but nothing seems to make this work.
This has only happened since the last updates to OS X on 11 Feb 15. I wish Apple would properly test these things before releasing as it just wastes my time trying to get it working...
Any ideas anyone?

Send Apple feedback. They won't answer, but at least will know there is a problem. If enough people send feedback, it may get the problem solved sooner.
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Or you can use your Apple ID to register with this site and go the Apple BugReporter. Supposedly you will get an answer if you submit feedback.
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