Issue connecting HP Laserjet.

I have an iMac with OS X 10.7.5 and am trying to reinstall an HP printer driver I have been using for years. I am at a complete loss, as the computer does not seem to be able to recognize the printer. I am connected wirelessly. Please help!!

Wait a sec... parallel cable?? Are you talking about the actual 25/36-pin parallel cable? And if so, are you using a Parallel-to-USB adapter?
What's the process that you're using to try and install it? Are you clicking on the "+" button on the Print & Scan section of System Preferences and waiting for it to show up on the "Default" tab? Or are you going through the "IP" tab?
Assuming your printer is connected to the network, you can try going to the "IP" tab and typing in the IP address of the printer. Drivers should be built-in, no need to download anything from HP.
If the printer is not connected to the network... then I'm not quite sure how you were using it before, since this printer does not seem to have USB ports (according to HP's specs page).

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Most older HP LaserJets must be assigned a new static IP address any time the router changed. Based on the excellent information in this thread and others, I compiled a complete protocol for doing this and in particular when using a newer (2013) Airport Extreme. My printer is an HP LaserJet 4050N.
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Press ‘SELECT’
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dj_hazit wrote:
For the past year I have had no issues USB connecting my Z10 to my BMW car (to listen to music) via the USB port. Ever since 2 weeks ago my Z10 has had issues connecting.
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