HP printer not added

[Maureen L Thomas <silverorb@verizon.net>]

I upgraded Wheezy to the latest version 7.8.0.  Actually I had to 
reinstall it since the keyboard and mouse quite working and I was unable 
to log in even in recovery.  Anyway, I got it back up and running and I 
tried to use my printer.  I have a cheapy HP 1000 and it worked fine before.

When I try to add it the software comes up with the right model and then 
when I try to add it it gives the message that it cannot add it.  I have 
tried it several times and checked that the software for HP is installed 
and it is there.  Is there a problem with cups?  or is it me.

Thanks
Maureen