MacBook 10.6.8 print wirelessly

I have 70 MacBooks, mid 2008 and 09 with 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and 2 GB Memory. I have upgraded the OS to 10.6.8. Since I've changed my network to a Wi-Fi network, I haven't been able to print using my old printers. Can I print wirelessly with these MacBooks using new wireless printers?

Download and install this: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL907
Restart your Mac.
After resetting the printing system again, make sure to NOT choose AirPrint:
- Go to System Preferences > Print & Scan
- Right (or control) click in the rectangle listing your printers and select Reset Printing System.
WARNING - this will delete ALL of your printers!
- Select the plus sign to re-add a printer. Select the Defualt tab on the top of the window. Look for the printer, select it and then next to the "Print Using" pulldown, select the printer model (not AirPrint). Wait until the "Add" button becomes available. Click it.
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