C6380 lost wireless connection; now MacBook can't find it

I have a C6380 that keeps losing wireless connection.  I have to delete and re-install this printer about quarterly.  Connecting through a router via aircard internet.
Q:  Can I buy wires to hardwire this wireless printer to my laptop?  If so, what do I need?
Q: Sometimes printer sees network, other times it doesn't, is there a way to make this more consistent?
Q: Obviously when printer drops, Mac can't find it; I've uninstalled, reinstalled so many times and at this point am tired of trying to get printer to see the network and Mac to see the printer.  Is there something on my Mac end that could lock this down for future? [sorry, I know you all are HP but had to ask]

Here is how to set a static IP address for the printer:
- Print a Network Config Page from the front of the printer. Note the printer's IP address.
- Type that IP address into a browser to reveal the printer's internal settings.
- Choose the Networking tab, then Wireless along the left side, then the IPv4 tab.
- Click the Manual IP button and enter:
192.168.0.200 for the IP address
255.255.255.0 for the subnet
Leave the gateway and DNS blank
- Click 'Apply'
Now, shut down the router and printer, start the router, wait, then start the printer.
After this you may need to redo 'Add a Printer' using the new IP address.
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