Why is my printer not recognized by my computer?

I recently replaced my apple airport extreme 3rd generation with an optimum smart router. My network is now up and running. When I plugged in my HP Photosmart C4400 series printer into the usb port for my normal wireless printing, the usb light turned on, telling me the router recognized the printer. However, when I went to my computer to add the printer, nothing showed up in the add menu. I have checked the forums, and tried changing my router's channel, which one guy said worked, but I've had no luck. Also, I considered contacting HP support, but you have to pay for service, which I am not willing to do. If anybody has ideas, please list below.

It may be that the third-party router doesn't pass the necessary traffic for the printer to be found automatically. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to give it a static address on the network. Then add it as an IP printer using that address.

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