Conecting HP deskjet 2540 to macbook air

Please help
I've followed all the instructions on wireless conection and this printer refuses to connect- I've had it since Christmas and am still unable to use it.
I have no disc drive or ethernet lead nor do I have access to them so I need to do this wirelessly ( hence why I bought this !) I ran the configuration pages and everything seems ok - on the HP utility software it wont let me manually add the device either - I'd really appreciate a step by step guide because clearly something I'm doing is wrong but I have no idea how
Many thanks
an extremely frustrated person who wants to print coursework

Hello crrc,
Welcome to the HP Forums.
I see that you are having some issues when attempting to connect the printer to your Mac on a wireless connection.
I suggest we start from square one.
First off, please make sure that you have the printer power cable connected directly to a wall outlet and not a power bar/strip. Here is a document that uses a LaserJet printer as an example but it is meant for HP products in general. Please click on the following link that explains the Issues when Connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply/Power Strip/Surge Protector.
I am going to give you detailed documents on How to reset the printing system and how to Repair disk permissions. Once you have completed the steps in these first two document, we are then going to download and install the HP Deskjet 2540 All-in-One Printer series Full Feature Software and Drivers.
You will be given connection options when doing the installation.
Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Cheers,
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