Can't set up wireless printing to J6480 from MacBook Air

Jeez, I'm getting frustrated. Usually I'm pretty good at this stuff but I just can't figure this simple thing out.
I want to print to my J6480 from my MacBook Air running OS10.8.2.
Am I missing something very simple? The HP article on setting up wireless printing just says, basically, open the HP Device Manager and follow the instructions. I think I downloaded the drivers just fine, but I got no "Hewlett Packard" folder in my Applications folder, I have no Device Manager app, and I can't figure out where to download it.
Thank you in advance for any help or guidance.
Streptile

Hi,
after many frustrating attempts I've found the solution was incredibly simple - try to check it yourself:
Open the main Network (System preferences) tab. On the left side you'll see the list of all network devices. Move the Wi-Fi field to the top (first) position in the list (you can do it via the pop-up menu next to the + and - buttons).
It was all I needed. Immediately after this I've got the access to wireless printing and scanning. No problem since then.
My configuration is Photosmart 5010 and MacOS 10.8.3, but the action is not printer specific, so it should work for all with the same problem.
Good luck.

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