Printer doesnt show up in chooser

Hi, my boyfriends computer at work is a beige G3 running 9.2. He was able to print up to a month ago, he can't now. I downloaded drivers for HP laserjet 5mp, but it won't show up in the chooser. Been so long since i used this system, i am totally stumped. Someone please help, thanks!

In addition to Limnos comments:
A couple of solutions:
See if rebuilding your desktop helps.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=10182 Rebuilding Desktop File and Icon Recovery.
To avoid the finger gymnastics you can use:
Techtool Lite
or
Trash*Desktop
Check w/your printers (manufacturer) website to see if you need to update the drivers to be compatible w/your current OS system.
See KB article http://docs.info.apple.com/article2.html?artnum=24306 Desktop Printing Troubleshooting.
See (FAQ) Don Archibald: Printer Selected in Chooser OK, Can't Print
If you are using Suitcase in addition to ATM, there is a conflict between the two. This conflict usually results in an inability to use a selected printer - with a message to select a printer when trying to print. The fix for that is to rename the file Suitcase MenuFonts by placing a space between the "~" (tilde) and the "S" in front of its name. Then restart.

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