Setting up my printer with my Mac?

I have a Mac, and I'm trying to hook up my printer to it. I have the USB cord, and connected it, but when I install the HP Photosmart CD that came with the printer, the setup assistant asks me to select a printer, yet there is none there to select. I'm at a loss for what I need to do, so suggestions are VERY helpful.
Answer:

Check the HP site to see if they have any updates. Have you tried plugging in the printer and then going to the system prefs/printer & fax, and proceed to add a printer, if you are lucky the printer may already be visible in the USB port. IF you still have problems then you can contact HP via email and describe the problem, they usually come back with good suggestions. OK, see your latest comment. Others may know what these error messages mean, but I do not. It really looks like you should contact HP. Make a note of exactly what you do when trying to install and also a note of any error messages. Contact via www.hp.com look for your country and then go to the support centre. Best of luck.

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Actually, your Mac SHOULD already be able to work with your printer... Hook it up, (make sure it's plugged in BTW- that would help), go under Apple > System Preferences > Printer & Fax and add a new one. If it can't communicate with it, it should download and install the appropriate drivers for it.

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