Why won't my HP printer work on my MacBook Pro? Help!

I have been trying to get my scanner to work on my HP Photosmart 4385 All-in-one printer but it hasn't worked for a while. I googled some possible answers and found that apple has updated software (HP installer) with the drivers for my version of I OS x 10.6+ operating system. I downloaded the software, installed in - following the directions provided. When I try to print from word, it says in can't find my printer. I have a wireless connection, and I also have a cable. I went into Preferences, clicked on printer/fax, and I can see my printer there. I clicked on it and asked it to open my scanner software, but it says it cannot locate my printer - but I see it listed. Can anyone help or give advice?
Thanks!

After you installed the drivers did you repair permissions and restarted your computer?
Contacted HP Support?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3669 Printer and scanner software available for download
A scanner driver you may wish to consider: VueScan Scanner Software
What to do when you can't print
Sometimes, installing the GIMP drivers help with printing issues: http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/MacOSX.php

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