My iPad 2 cannot find my printer!

I have a wireless HP printer that is set up on 4 other devices with wireless capabilities. Unfortunately, I keep getting the message that there is no AirPlay. Basically, the iPad won't recognize my printer so I can't print.

You say that you have 4 other devices that can see the printer but you don't specify that the 4 devices are iOS devices.
If you do not have an HP printer on the list on this site ... Then you will need a third party app to print.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4356
Apps like Print 'n Share, Print Central, Print Magic (?) and others are available in the app store.
If they are iOS devices and the printer works with those, try restarting the printer and see if the iPad can find it then. Maybe the printer needs a firmware update as well. You can also try restarting the iPad.
Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.

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