Printing to an AirPort Extreme / Express Base Station or Time Capsule from Windows XP

Summary

Learn about printing to an AirPort Extreme / Express Base Station or Time Capsule from Microsoft Windows XP.

Products Affected

AirMac Express with 802.11n-JP, AirPort Base Station (Dual Ethernet), AirPort Express 802.11n (1st Generation), AirPort Express 802.11n (2nd Generation), AirPort Express Base Station, AirPort Extreme 802.11n (1st Generation), AirPort Extreme Base Station, AirPort Extreme Base Station POE/UL2043, Other Printers, Time Capsule 802.11n (1st Generation)

Before you begin

  • Download and install Bonjour for Windows.
  • You should also install the latest printer drivers from your printer manufacturer's website.


Printing to an AirPort Extreme, AirPort Express Base Station, or Time Capsule

If you use Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later, you can print to a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme / Express Base Station or Time Capsule. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the Bonjour Printer Wizard by choosing Start > All Programs > Bonjour > Bonjour Printer Wizard from the Start Menu.
  2. Click on Next to proceed:

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  3. Select your printer:

  4. Select your printer driver:

  5. Click on Finish to complete the process:

Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple’s recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.
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