Printer doesn`t Connect

I`ve been trying to print out some papers from my laptop (Mac Book 10.5.4). I tried to get connection from plugging the printer`s wire in my laptop, and using Wi-Fi (I have Air Port Extreme). Both won`t work. The printer just says connecting... connecting... Any ideas on how to fix this?
Thanks!
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