Can't add my HP PSC 1210 Printer

Hi,
When I try to add my printer it says "Can't install the software for the Hewlett-Packard psc 1200 series because it is not currently available from the Software Update server."  But both Apple and HP say that the HP PSC 1210 are supported.  I've tried intalling some HP driver package for Mountain Lion but it still gives the same problem.  I need my printer connected soon.  Cheers.

I haven't even added it yet, so I can't delete it.  It won't let me add it.  When I try to add it, it says it has to find and install the software, so I click ok, and it comes up with a thing saying that it's "finding the software" but then it pops up with the above error message.  I tried installing the HP driver package that was recommended in another discussion, but it still won't add it.
To be honest, I think I'd rather go and get the drivers myself because then I'd be able to get the printer drivers.  Letting apple control the whole process hasn't been particularily helpful to me in the past.  I've had several printers that it "couldn't find the driver" for, but were listed as supported.  Most frustrating.

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