Why is my HP LaserJet 1300n printer automatically set to "Paused"?

A couple of days ago I updated my Macbook from 10.6.6 to 10.6.8 OS.
I don't know if this caused the problem, but I just can't print anything, with no application at all.
The printer gets set to "Paused" and I just cannot change its status unless I delete the printing job, but as soon as I send any other document to the printer (via Airport Extreme) it sets again to "Paused" and nothing seems to help. 
I've tried deleting the printer configuration, reinstalled driver, even tried setting the printer's IP manually but nothing seems to work.
—Andy.

Hey iteachosk!
On a different discussion someone suggested connecting thru USB directly. It worked!
I had to restart the printer identification, throwing away previous driver once both the printer and Macbook were connected via USB wire, thus the new driver was not the wireless kind.
This is not as comfortable as having a wireless connection, but it's ok while we find another solution.

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