"Can't install the software for the HP Officejet 6300 series because it is not currently available from the Software Update server" when I try to install a HP 6300 printer.

Hi there
I am trying to install a HP 6300 printer. I can see it when I look to install initially. Then click on installa nd the process starts and I get a message saying it is searching for the software. However after 20 seconds or so I get the message: Can't install the software for the HP Officejet 6300 series because it is not currently available from the Software Update server. This has happned over and over. I have updated the OSx and am 10.8.5. It works on my Mac Book Pro and did once work on the Mac Book Air but stopped so I unistalled and tried to reintsall but no joy. How can i gte the right drivers onto the laptop so that the seach finds them and connects the printer that it already sees?
Many thanks
Rob

Hello there. I understand you are experiencing issues installing your printer on Mac 10.8.5. This document will provide multiple methods on performing this task: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c03378792
Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.
I work on behalf of HP

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