Printing problems with Safari 5.0.3

Question

I just bought a new HP LaserJet Pro M1536dnf Multifunction Printer to allow me to use AirPrint on my iPad and iPhone. But now I have a problem with printing Web pages from the Safari 5.0.3 browser on my Windows Vista PC to the printer over my network. The printer does not print any type or graphics on the page although it does output several nearly blank pages each time I try to print. The only mark on the pages is a faint thin gray line at the bottom of each page.
Safari is the only program where this problem occurs. The printer works correctly with Internet Explorer, Outlook, and Word. I did not have this problem with my previous HP printer.
The M1536dnf also prints correctly from the Safari browser on my iPad through AirPrint.
I also tried printing in Safari on a Windows 7 laptop on the network and had the same problem.
Any suggestions?

Answer 1

I reloaded the HP drivers. But that didn't fix the problem. Because the problem is only with Safari in Windows and not Internet Explorer (nor any other Windows applications), it seems to me to be a Safari problem rather than a problem with the printer. On the other hand, Safari for Windows printed correctly on my previous HP LaserJet 1022nw and its driver. I've contacted HP and they want to lay the blame on Apple. I have reported the problem to Apple as well and have heard nothing. Once again, after paying hundreds of dollars on new equipment to be able to print from my iPad and iPhone, the user is left to fend for himself. Others seem to be having this problem. Perhaps, Apple and HP might consider working together to the benefit of the customer.
(One bright spot: the 1536 does print from the Safari browsers on the iPad and the iPhone.)