Mac OS 10.7 to HP M1536dnf MFP won't scan or AirPrint. SOLUTION

I'm not an IT type, but am posting this in case it helps someone else. Three hours of head-banging to solve this one.
Maybe simple for the IT fluent, but it appears many struggle with this issue.
Just purchased HP LaserJet M1536dnf Multi Funtion Printer (Print/Copy/Scan/Fax). This model does not have WiFi.
Directions say USB or network cable. I had MacBook Pro running OS10.7 via wireless to AirPort Extreme connected to HP LaserJet M1536dnf MFP via USB printer cable. Firmware and Drivers updated. Apple software updated. Regular printer function worked fine. However, MFP not seen by Preview, Print & Scan or AirPrint. Added Ethernet cable, everything works fine.
TO ENABLE SCANNING AND AIRPRINT:
1) UPDATE FIRMWARE (HP WEBSITE). You need the latest (Aug 2013) for AirPrint.
2) UPDATE DRIVER (HP WEBSITE). The disc in the box is only good thru 10.6.
3) UPDATE APPLE SOFTWARE (APPLE SOFTWARE UPDATE). Always a good idea.
3) CONNECT PRINTER TO ROUTER WITH ETHERNET (LAN/CAT5e) CABLE. Scanning and AirPrint require it.
4) USB PRINTER CABLE STILL REQUIRED FOR LAPTOP PRINTING. Maybe not depending on your configuration.
It appears that the USB printer cable is a one-way pipe. Network cable is required for scanning or AirPrint.
As usual, HP instructions and support lacking for Mac applications.
This may help on other HP models that are supposedly Mac friendly and AirPrint capable.
Always looking to learn something new. Input welcome.

Dear cblins,
Here you have the full software to install your multifunction:
http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software12/COL52008/mp-125743-5/HP-Deskjet-2540-series_v12.34.0.dmg
And here you have a document where tells you how to install it by wireless:
http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Deskjet-2540-All-in-One-Printer-series/5295960/model/5295961/...
I hope you find it helpful.
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