HP Printer Driver not currently available from Software Update server

I have an iMac (early 2009) and an HP OfficeJet 6100 Series printer.  I just upgraded my Apple Extreme Base Station and when I try to add the printer again thru the new Base Station the iMac says the software is available from the Apple Server but after searching it returns the following message: "Can't install the software for the Hewlett-Packard OfficeJet 6100 Series because it is not currently available from the Software Update server."  This has been going on for days.  I have the driver installed already from having the printer connected via USB and via my old Base Station but cannot "see" the printer on my new Base Station without adding it again.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Drew

Hi Drew, see if this helps...
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c03404580 &lang=en&cc=us&taskId=120&contentType=SupportFAQ&prodSeriesId=79476&prodTypeId=1 8972
Wired (Ethernet) or wireless network connection 
Click the Apple menu ( ), and then click Software Update . Software Update checks for available updates and updates the database that your computer uses to determine available printer software.
Click Show Details , select any available software updates, and then click Install .
NOTE:
Install all available software updates for best printer performance and functionality.
Turn on the printer, and then make sure that it has paper in the tray and that it is in a ready state.
Make sure that the printer is connected to the wired or wireless network, or is connected to the USB port of a Time Capsule or AirPort Base Station.
Click the Apple menu, and then click System Preferences .
Click Print & Scan , and then click the plus sign ( ) in the lower left corner of the window.
Under Nearby Printers , click the name of your printer. 
NOTE:
If your printer is not listed, click Add Printer or Scannerfor a full list of printers.
Under Name , click the name of your printer. 
NOTE:
Make sure that the printer kind is Bonjour or Bonjour Multifunction .
Click the Use box, and then select the name of your printer in the pop-up menu.
Click Add to add the printer to the queue.
If you are prompted to install any additional software for your printer, click Install , and then follow the instructions to complete the installation. 
NOTE:
Quit and restart any applications that were open before adding the printer to use the updated HP software features.

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