WinXp(home), Office 2k. all updates
(Moved this from public.office.misc)

Replaced a HP-722 with a USB HP-5440 and the problem started.
When I open an Excel sheet, copy one cell and then try and open
Word/Outlook, Excel crashes and closes. Get the msg "MS Excel has
encountered a problem and has to close. We're sorry----." Then gives option
to send report or not.

I've narrowed it down to the printer by changing default printer away from
the 5440 and problem goes away. Reset default printer and problem comes
back.
I've Googled the heck out of this and found other with same problem but not
a fix.
I have all updates for both HP and Office.

Does anyone know of a fix?