Trying to wirelessly connect Macbook pro to Canon MX340 printer

I am really not computer-minded at all, which is why I love my Mac.  It just does it for me.  Back in November, somehow I wirelessly connected my Macbook pro to our Canon MX 340 printer.  We have moved and now I can't get it to work.  When I go into printer settings on my macbook pro, it lists the printer, but says it is "offline."  The printer is currently hardwired to my husband's HP desktop.  The only troubleshooting skill I have is to turn off the printer and turn it back on, and hope somehow that makes it work.  I have no idea what to do.  Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!

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