Problems with PhotoSmart C3180 Mavericks 10.9.4

I am (train) print using my Photosmart c3180 on my iMac. I use Mavericks 10.9.4. Whenever I try to print something, it prints about half the page then loses communication (or there is an error of communication). My Apple System Profiler lists the printer using the driver 4.0.4.  It's very frustrating and useless! Any suggestions?

Thank you!

Hi @tmac727

I'd be happy to help you.

We will reset the printing system, repair disk permissions, add the printer using the driver and try to start a new search.

Reset the printing system

  1. Click on the Apple icon ( ), then click on System Preferences.

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