HP 2101nw Wireless G Print Server & Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6)

Hi everyone,
Before I start, I must point out that I have a Win 7 laptop connected to the HP Photosmart C5280 with the HP 2101nw Wireless G Print Server perfectly.
Appears that Snow Leopard is not compatible with ths device. The Hp Connection Manager 'sees' the printer, but I am not able to connect to it.
The drivers on the CD and online mention that it will work woth 10.4 and 10.5, but no mention of 10.6 (I am on 10.6.5). However, installing it from the .dmg file on the drivers page, I get The system extension "/System/Library/Extensions/HPVUSBFamily.kext" was installed improperly and cannot be used. Please try reinstalling it, or contact the product's vendor for an update.
Just wondering if anyone from HP can confirm this is a driver being worked on, or is this device 'obsolete'?
Regards,
Stephen

Same problem here. New imac with Snow Leopard (10.6.6). Previously working with 10.5 on MacBook Pro.
As for 'Shogan' above - The Hp Connection Manager 'sees' the printer, but I am not able to connect to it.
I reinstalled software/drivers from the .dmg file on the HP support page, I get The system extension "/System/Library/Extensions/HPVUSBFamily.kext" was installed improperly and cannot be used.
I can select the printer from the Connection manager list but the printer remains 'offline' and the 'Status: Idle'
Come on customer support.....give these customers some....well, support.

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