HT204135 How do I connect my printer via the wifi? Kodak 3.2 ESP

My mac will not continually keep my printer's info for wifi printing and I have to meander through everything to try to get it back in communication with the printer.  My other computer does not have a problem with this.  Only this mac (Lion 10.7.5).
My printer is connected to the wifi properly.
I have sharing on in preferences.
If I hit the + button to add a printer nothing shows up.
I can connect a USB cable but that isn't the point. 
Printer is up to date and both applicance's software is up to date.
I am starting to loathe this mac.
Jason

Oh and if you send me links to other apple help stuff don't bother. I have looked and nothing shows me the proper technique nor answer to my troubles.
Jason

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