Lexmark x4850 Wireless Printing isn't working...

Hello,
I have a client with a new Macbook pro and a Lexmark x4850 wireless printer. I found this thread:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=8299637
I tried the things people had suggested and can't seem to get anything working. They are using WEP lowest encryption because someone had mentioned that had worked for them. USB works fine but they want to print wirelessly. Lexmark support doesn't mention anything on this issue. I discovered that the "driver" for the Mac also includes the utilities to setup certain things including wireless printing. I tried the software and still, no good.
If anyone can help I would appreciate it.
Thanks,
Dru

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