Add a new printer to my MAC

Hello Macs,
I need to add a new printer so that I can use it on my MB. It is an HP 5250 all in one. It is hooked up to a PC running Windows XP. The printer is on my home network, and is setup to be shared.
However, my MB does not "see" it in the printer preference plane. I'm thinking maybe I don't have the driver installed on my MB. The printer is at my Parents house, so I'd like to print stuff at their place. But we don't have any of the discs for setup.
I have an HP 930 setup just fine at my house. I have no problems with it, and it too, is ran through a PC running Win XP.
So why can't I use the printer at Mom's house????
How do I add their HP 5250 to my printer list????
Thanks everyone in advance, for your help, CHRIS

Hello Barete,
It sounds like you would like to add a Wi-Fi printer to your MacBook. I recommend following the steps in the article below:
OS X: Connecting a Wi-Fi printer to your Wi-Fi network
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3500
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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