Macbook pro trying to connect to wrong mac address?

Hey everyone,
I'm running on a 2010 Macbook Pro OS X 10.7.2.
Basically, my 309g-m stopped working the other day. I've tried reinstalling the drivers and software, but it still refuses to print (I get stuck at "looking for printer"). I have, however, noticed that when I'm adding a printer in system preferences, the printer is listed as "Photosmart Premium C309g-m [F1EDA7]." However, after connecting my printer to my network (via the printer), the page printed listed that my Hardware Address (MAC) is "78:e7:d1:f1:ed:a8" - So I think my Macbook is trying to connect to the wrong mac address.
Any ideas?
P.S. I've tried to connect via IP and my computer cannot find the printer.

No, that all looks good. Your printer's unique "name" is HP plus the last 6 digits of your printer's MAC address.
On the front of the printer: Setup > Network > WIreless Network Test. What does it say about the printer's wireless radio?
Say thanks by clicking "Kudos" "thumbs up" in the post that helped you.
I am employed by HP

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