Connecting MacBook with a printer

Hi, just got a new MacBook pro and tried to connect it to my HP Laserjet Printer 1320. The printer isn't recognized by my MacBook. What can I do?

How is the printer connected to the Mac? USB or is it networked.
Download the proper drivers for it. Usually from Apple.

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Hello Rebecca Nordeman,
Thanks for the question. I understand that you are experiencing issues with a printer connected to your MacBook Air. The following resource may provide a solution:
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http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203343
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I have recently moved my BT home Hub (wireless modem) from my study where it sat beside my printer, into the living room downstairs. So that it’s A, nearest to the BT access point (less loss) and B, it can connect directly to my TV, Blu-ray & BT Vision box. I have used a pair of Powerline adaptors to connect the home hub back to my HP PC and it’s all working very well with a faster broadband speed reaching my PC.
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The printer is now right on the edge of the wireless range and really struggles to make a connection, sometimes failing altogether. The printer takes a long while to start up and sometimes fails to collect all of the data.
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PC
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No problem. Here's the link for the download for your operating system. Click Here When I sent my first post, I wasn't sure which operating system you were using.
Here's something you might try first before you do the download. You can leave the current drivers installed ( might come in handy if you decide to reconnect to the network ). Click on your Start button, and then select All Programs. Scroll down to the HP folder and open it. Then open the folder for the Photosmart 6510. Select Printer Setup and Software. You can go through the installation process as you did before, but this time you will choose usb connection.
Let me know what happens.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/DL999
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I'm using a MacBook Snow Leapord and I'm trying to connect it with my Canon MP560 printer/scanner.
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Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
Take a look at the article linked below, it provides troubleshooting tips that can help you solve the issue printing from your MacBook Pro.
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So long,
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