Wireless connection iMac to Photosmart C8180

i presently have an HP Photosmart C8180 currently connected via USB to a Dell XPS 400. I keep this computer only because it has needed templets and history. It is not connected to internet. I now have an Apple iMac with OSX version 10.9.5 that I would like to connect wirelessly to my C8180 with out losing my current capability on the Dell XPS 400.Is this possible?Can you help?

I would recommend that you download the driver through Apple Software Update.
Before we do that, we want to uninstall any incompatible software you may have installed on your computer by running the HP Uninstaller located under Applications > HP or the Hewlett-Packard folder.
After you do that, we will want to download the drivers. The drivers for your product are available through Apple Software Update.
Before you do anything, temporarily unplug the printer's USB cord from either the printer or the computer. Next, check for any available HP Update's by clicking the Apple icon and then Software Update.
If no updates could be retrieved, download the full HP Printer Drivers v.2.14 from Apple:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/DL907/en_US/HPPrinterDrivers2.14.dmg
Once you have completed the installation you will want to plug your printer back in. After the printer is plugged back in, go into your print settings under System Preferences > Print & Scan. To add the printer, click the plus sign. You should see your printer listed here. Select it. If underneath the printer you see "Use:”. Make sure that says the name of your printer and not AirPrint. Click Add down in the bottom right hand corner.
Best of luck,
Kyle
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