Printer suddenly "not connected" according to computer, but configuration report says "connected"

Our computer has always worked fine on our wireless network. Suddenly, though, we are unable to print. The status of the computer shows as Idle, with a green light, in System Preferences (Mac OSX). However, when I try to print something, I get the status "The Printer is Not Connected". We printed a HP Network Configuration Page from the printer; it states that it is connected to our Wi-fi network. We have tried unplugging it and then plugging it back in and restarting.
Any other ideas?

Hi @W1984,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
 For further assistance, I will need to know some further information:
The Product/Model Number of your printer. Follow instructions in this link. Finding Your HP Product Model Number.
The version of Mac OS X you are using. To find the exact version, visit this link. Whatsmyos.
If the power cable is plugged into a surge protector, or directly to the wall outlet. Issues when Connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply/Power Strip/Surge Protector. This applies to Inkjet printers as well.
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