Wireless printer help please

I just had my OS reinstalled and now my mac can't find my wireless printer. The only things that seem to be listed under Apps are my printer related manuals, etc.

First you should look at the printer manufacturer website and see if the printer is supported for Mavericks.
If it is, try this, it will probably work:
key step: uninstall all printer manufacturer apps and "utilities"
go to System Preferences > Printers & Scanners > Print
control-click on your printer in the column on the left
select "Reset Printing System..." and "reset" in the dialog that follows
do a factory reset on your printer. You'll have to consult the printer manual for how.
power down everything: modem, router, computer, and printer
power up each item in turn in the same order: modem, router, computer, and printer. Let each power up completely before moving on to the next
enter your wifi password in your printer so it can connect to the network
go back to printers & scanners and it should see your printer and download a driver for it from Apple
resist the temptation to install any printer manufacturer apps in the future.

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