Print Driver Not Present on Print & Fax

We have a networked printer (HP Photosmart 8400) that I'm trying to use via Time Machine. I have added the print driver itself (wasn't present earlier) but when I try to change printer type to the 8400, it doesn't show up as a choice. I suspect this is why it won't print. Any ideas?

dmayco1 wrote:
We have a networked printer (HP Photosmart 8400) that I'm trying to use via Time Machine. I have added the print driver itself (wasn't present earlier) but when I try to change printer type to the 8400, it doesn't show up as a choice. I suspect this is why it won't print.
Time Machine is backup software. I suspect you mean "Time Capsule", a hardware device.
Have you used the "Printers" view of AirPort Utility to configure the printer?

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