IMac + Canon pixma mp 500

Hi, I cannot get my IMac to connect to my Canon Pixma MP500. I went to the canon site and it says:
There is no driver for the OS Version you selected. The driver may be included in your OS or you may not need a driver.
And the options my Mac provides does not include the one I need. Does this mean I need to get a new printer?!!!
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/printers_multifunction/pixma_mp_s eries/pixma_mp500#DriversAndSoftware
Has anyone had luck using other driver to get your canon to print???

Hi PAHU!
Thank you so much for your recommendation. I was able to get my printer to print. Finally! Unfortunately, the scanning options are not responding.
If you know how I could also get it to scan, please let me know. For now, I'm just greatful to be printing.
Take are,
Sarita

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