Adding network/shared printer that's on a Windows box

Hi all,
I was wondering how I could add a printer that is on a windows box;
to be more specific, I know I can add it...but the problem is that os x will only add it as a generic postscript driver...it won't add it as the printer itself (a Canon iP3000). I've tried choosing the appropriate printer driver but it's not listed..I've installed the package manuallly and still nothing.
any help?

The Canon-supplied driver is for USB only. Get Gutenprint from here:
http://www.linux-foundation.org/en/OpenPrinting/macosx

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