Updating printer driver

I need to update my brother printer driver so it works with airport. The drivers are bundled with Leopard.I have copied them from my startup disc but they do not show up when I select add printer in the printer/fax system preferences. I choose more printers and I have a list including canon and hp, but not brother.Do I need to delete the older driver first or am I missing something obvious.

Try Reset Printing System, then try adding again.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1341

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What I suggest is to reset the print system, click the link below to proceed:
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Snow Leopard Tech Specs
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
If so... Purchase a Snow Leopard Install Disc...
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Other countries...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
After the Successful Install, run Software Update to get the latest updates for Snow Leopard.
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Upgrade to Mountain Lion
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