Cannot Add Printer Attached to Time Capsule

I upgraded to Lion on my MacBook and have since not been able to print over the network using Time Capsule. I have a Canon MP520 attached to a 500GB dual band time capsule. I have cleared all the printers from system preferences to start fresh. Under Print and Scan in System Preferences, I click the '+' button to add a printer. Like you would expect, the Canon MP520 appears under nearby devices. When I select this option, a pop up explains that software for the printer is available from Apple. Each time I click 'download and install', I get a progress bar that searches for the software and an error that the software is unavailable and to check with the manufacturer. Cool.
I have downloaded and installed several versions of Canon Printer Utility and the firmware. Everything I can find. When I click '+' to add the printer, it does the same thing and I cannot figure out how to add my own firmware. Finally, I try to quickly set it up through Pages. I get to an "add printer" page that has default fax ip and windows options at the top. It displays my printer as a Bounjour device. It gives me the option to select which printer software to use. When I click on "select printer software..." it gives me a pop up window and no software is found.
This is really frustrating and like I said I have had no problems up until now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hello Stuart and welcome to the discussions.
Let's assume that the HP5550 is compatible with Time Capsule (TC). I'm not familiar with that particular model, but bear in mind that TC will not support scanning and other advanced features if you have an all in one type of model.
Work your way through the troubleshooting guide from Apple.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1253
Post back on your progress.

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Yes, I did gather this from your comments, but I have seen situations where certain printer functionality with the AirPort's USB port as non-consistent between models.
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