Unable to connect to printer wirelessly

I have an Hp Officejet 7612
My computer is running Windows 7 64-bit with Service Pack 1
I am not able to connect to my printer wirelessly.
When trying to add printer, after selecting "Add network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer", my computer is not able to see printer while serching. I try to add printer manually by typing in IP address or hostname (either one), an error message occurs.
Printer wifi is on and connected to the same network as the computer.
I have restored network settings to default in order to try and fix issue.
I've tried this on a number of other computers, some running Windows 8.
I have disabled computer firewalls and computers still can't find printer.
It is as if the printer is...invisible!

Hey @chriswalkenspal ,
Thank you for taking the time to post on the HP Forums today! Hope you enjoy the experience.
I understand you have your printer and computer connected to the same network and you are unable to connect your computer to your printer.
You say you are trying to add a printer, but have you installed the printer using the device driver CD or online driver  download tool ? If you haven't you need to do so and you won't have to add a printer because that is all done in the installation.
If you need the instructions on how to do so, let me know and I'll be more than happy to show you how to do download it.
Have a great day and let me know what else I can do for you.
I worked for HP.

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