Installing HP Printer software on MBP linked to a Time Capsule

Hi. I have installed the latest mac compatible HP software onto our MacBook Pro ("MBP") but could not complete the installation sequence as the software could not find the device (the printer). The MBP has two available wireless networks - the router ('Livebox' - we are in France) and our local network (the MBP, our old iMac and the Time Capsule with the HP2610 printer attached). We have read that the Time Capsule can act as the printer server and have been using it to print successfully. However the scanner and other features have not been working, hence the attempt at the re-install. The IP address for the Time Capsule / Airport is not accepted by the HP software. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

Resolved. We had connected the printer via a USB not an ethernet cable. Beginner's mistake. HP helpdesk again v good. Mac is 802.11g compatible which is what HP run. Au revoir ....

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