HP Wireless Print Server 2101nw

I recently upgraded to Snow Leopard and the wireless print server, HP 2101nw, no longer functions. I attempted without success to download and install and updated driver. I primarily use HP P1006 and on occasion HP PSC 1400.
The wireless print server detects the printer, however, it will not connect and a red "X" appears net to the icon. I did note a message indicating an error with HPVUSBFamily.kext during the last install of the printer server software.
Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks,

What does HP say? Apparently, you need to resolve the server software installation issue.

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