MBP connection to HP Printers

I have HP Office Jet G85 multi function plugged into a Linksys 10/100 wireless print server that used to talk to a PC that was talking to a Linksys Wireless B Broadband 2.4GHz router that is connected to the Linksys 10/100 via ethernet cable. How can I work with this set up to get my new MBP to communicate with the Office Jet G85. I am connected to the Linksys B via ethernet cable for my internet connection.
Also I have another HP Laser Jet 6/6mp printer that I want to use but am not aware how to hook up or if the MBP will plug and play via USB or need drivers from HP site. And I have Airport Express Base Station I have not yet put to use in this whole mix.
Any recommendations how to make all this work ?
Thanks,
This is a terrific site for MBP newbie's like me

There are HP drivers in the OS X package. I do not know all the ones covered but it may be worth a try. My printer is an all in one wireless so I needed additional software to get it to work. You might hook up your printer and see if your MacBook can see it. If it is hooked to another computer set the print sharing on that computer and look at your printer preference window. See if you can find and add the printer there. Worth a try.
Mort

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