HP USB-connected printer not showing up, no way to add it???

I upgraded to Leopard and lost the ability to scan from my HP PSC 2210. I know this is because HP haven't got around to writing new software for Leopard yet, so I'm waiting for them to release this. I was just happy that I could still print via the 2210 by just using the Leopard supplied print driver (may have been a generic one).
I've had trouble printing recently and deleted the printer from my list of printers. When I try to add it back via print and fax manager, it doesn't show up in the default list (even though it's connected via USB). If I select More Printers, all I get is "HP IP Printing" as an option - according to apple's support page, I should have a list of printers here (and I'm sure I used to). I don't even have a generic printer option.
What can I do to install the printer now? The driver on HPs website is only for OSX 10.3, it says use the apple ones for tiger and leopard.
I've tried unplugging, replugging, rebooting etc...

Hi! It may have been just that plugging in the usb cable when it wanted you to caused it to recognize it. The computer senses when something is plugged in and the installer may have needed to be at that point and have the cable plugged in at that precise time in order to complete the install. Heck if I knew the answer to that sorta question I could be an expert. (An expert you know is anyone that's 50 miles from home!). Anyway, always glad to help. Tom

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