My Mac's operating system no longer compatible with my Deskjet 3050A

Hi,
I haven't used my printer in a while because it hasn't been working. But I'm tired of running to my neighborhood FedEx Office so am tackling this issue today.
I went to install the HP software on my MacBook Air and was told "installer not compatible with the version of the operating system on your computer. It is compatible only with 10.6 and below."
My Mac is running OSX, version 10.9.5. Is there anyway to make the printer compatible?
Thanks for your help!

Hi @kbaostrem
A full feature driver for Mavericks is not available for your printer, either from the CD that shipped with your printer or from the HP website. This document applies to HP printers supported in Mac OS X versions 10.6 (Snow Leopard), 10.7 (Lion), 10.8 (Mountain Lion), 10.9 (Mavericks), and 10.10 (Yosemite) that only have drivers available through Apple Software Update.
If you would like, I can help you put the printer on your wireless network without software. I use this method for iPads, iPhones and other devices that do not have software.
Restore the network defaults on the printer by pushing the wireless button, going to settings, and then restore defaults. The wireless button should then start flashing, this means it is now in autowireless mode.
Connect to the network that the printer is broadcasting. It is usually HP-setup-3050a and then part of the MAC address. The wireless light will still be flashing on the printer at this point, this is normal since this is not an actual adhoc connection.
Load up the Embedded Web Server (EWS) in the browser on your mobile device. The default IP for autowireless is 192.168.223.1.
Go to the network tab along the top of the EWS.
Click on Wireless Setup Wizard along the lefthand side to begin configuring the printer.
You have now completed the Wireless configuration, follow the next 3 steps to start printing.
The blue wireless light will go solid, put the Mac back on your own network.
Add the printer to the System Preferences.
Print
Please let me know if this resolves the issue. I look forward to hear from you.
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