"printer not connected" error over a wifi network

I have a HP CP2025N laser printer that has been happily working on my Apple network. Now all of a sudden I keep getting a "printer not connected" error.
I reset the network to no avail.
I am running Lion, the printer is connected via an ethernet cable on a Apple Express routter that extends an apple extreme. Again this configuration has been running for two years now.
Any help would be appreciated.

If the printer works with AirPrint, you don't need the EPSON software and you should remove it. Then see below:
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