Lost long time connection to HP photosmart 2600

Question

I have been using an HP Photosmart 2600 all in one with my airport for 3 years with out a problem. Since the last security update and update of my airport software I have not been able to reestablish a connection between printer and airport. I have the latest software. Have tried every trick and tip on this site. HP wanted 65 dollars to chat with me and suggested I buy a new HP printer. The thing is, this set up has worked fine for years. Any ideas. My printer in not listed as one on the HP printer options but it used to be there under other. I cannot figure how to get it back. Printing via usb is fine and airport is fine. I have been patient and worked on this for 2 weeks before posting. Any thoughts?

Answer 1

I could not add my hp laserjet 2600dtn because the default automatic set up could not find the configuration. It would just spin trying to add the printer, but not ever actually do anything. I hit on the manual set up and then selected any additional features for my printer. Then hit the add printer. Other suggestions, since I do not know what you have already tried are; 1. select a generic IP configuration? 2. go to cups.org find the driver for your printer and add it to your list of printer drivers. Then repeat the system preference printer set up. I was able to add an old scanner using this method. Hope this helps, as it is frustrating to have a perfectly good printer not work with your set up. I have found over the years that HP does not always play nice whether it is Microsoft or Apple. My next printer will most likely be another brand.