HP LaserJet P1102w Not Working with Mac when connected via USB

I'm using an old HP LaserJet P1102w - I installed the drivers and the software, and when I connect to my computer, nothing happens. It recognizes the printer, and it says that it's using "Generic PCL Printer" as the driver. The Print Queue has a good time pretending it printed things, and nothing comes out.
Someone tell me how to fix this POS before I throw it out a window.

Hi oprachck,
I see by your post you are having some issues printing from the Mac. I can help you, but I will need some more information.
The driver "Generic PCL Printer", wouldn't be the correct driver using the Laserjet P1102w.
If you are using 10.8 or 10.9, the drivers are installed by the Apple Updates.
OS X v10.9 Mavericks: Installing and Using the Printer on a Mac.
If you are using 10.7 or lower the drivers can be downloaded from this link.
HP LaserJet Pro P1102w Printer Drivers.
Check the driver name that is installed for the printer. Make sure it shows just the printer's name.
Click the Apple menu and then click System Preferences. Click Printers & Scanners, highlight the printer name on the left side and on the right side of the screen should show the name.
If the full printer name isn't listed correctly, delete it and add the printer name back in from the list. Click the - sign to delete the driver and then click the + sign to add the driver, might have to click the drop down to select the printer's name to add it in.
What operating system are you using? Mac OS X: How Do I Find Which Mac OS X Version Is on My Computer?
How is the printer connected? (USB/Wireless)
Please provide in detail the results if you are still having issues.
Have a nice day!
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