HP LaserJet 6L installation on new iMac

I just bought a new iMac. I am trying to install my existing HP LaserJet 6L which is connected to a Netgear mini print server (i.e. printer connected directly to network hub and not any PC). While the iMac sees the printer queue on the network it doesn't see the pinter selection itself like my other Win desktop and notebooks do. I was told I should add the printer using its fixed IP address and when I do that and select HP LasertJet 6L/Gutenprint (installed driver) I get garbage printed on papers. I am suspecting I need a new driver for my printer to work on the new iMac. I wanted to check if someone else ran into this before I reserach the driver and/or may have a different solution.

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