Connecting Macbook to networked LaserJet 4 Plus

I have a Laserjet 4 Plus that is connected to the network via a Jetdirect card using IP. I am trying to get my Macbook to print to it and get a W2 Invalid Personality error.
I assume that the Mac is trying to talk via Postscript. I don't want to get the Postscript SIMM and memory for the one Mac that we have currently.
How should I configure the printer in OS/X forthis printer?

Try the included driver HP Laserjet 4 series Gimp-Print.

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After step six? Seven?
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!http://blog.brothersoft.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/howto_copy_files_to_or_from_your_iphone02.jpg!

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Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011) (Verified)
MacBook Air - model: MacBookAir4,2
1 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM Not upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB
Color LCD 1440 x 900
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OS X 10.10.1 (14B25) - Uptime: 0:31:38
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         1 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
         4 GB RAM Not upgradeable
                   BANK 0/DIMM0
                            2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
                   BANK 1/DIMM0
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         Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
         Wireless: en0: 802.11 a/b/g/n
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                   Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
                   Macintosh HD (disk1) / : 120.10 GB (59.56 GB free)
                            Core Storage: disk0s2 120.47 GB Online
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         Apple Inc. FaceTime Camera (Built-in)
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         Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
                   Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
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Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
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sudo ipconfig set en1 BOOTP;sudo ipconfig set en1 DHCP
sudo ifconfig en1 down;sudo ifconfig en1 up
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I am having trouble connecting to wifi network via airport express on my windows xp pc, but I know it is working because I can connect on my macbook, does anyone know what the problem is?

I am having trouble connecting to wifi network via airport express on my windows xp pc, but I know it is working because I can connect on my macbook, does anyone know what the problem is?

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Hi everyone!
I am baffled with an issue connecting my MacBook Pro to the internet. My wifi worked okay until about two or three months ago, when it stopped being able to automatically connect to networks. I simply used my phone to pick up the IP/DNS information, and then entered it manually into network settings. Then, last month, that solution stopped working, and I am unable to connect to any network via wifi or Ethernet, even when manually entering IP information.
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I am running OS X 10.8.
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If you're still on 10.8, then you need to update to 10.8.5 (which, itself, has some bugs) in order to rule out the bugs found in 10.8 through 10.8.4. Use the Combo updater -> http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1676.
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The article below may be able to help you with this.
Click on the link to see more details and screenshots.
Wi-Fi: How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4628
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The System Preference, Network, is where you change these things. However, it will only ask for a password when you try to connect, and it needs one. If it didn't ask, the network doesn't have a password. If you tried to enter one before, you can try deleting the Keychain that holds the wireless password. Open Keychain Access from the Utilities folder. Look for your network name in the list of items and delete the one with that name. If you have more than one, that may be the issue. Just delete them and start over trying to connect. Otherwise...
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