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

Summary

Note: Before you begin, please download and install Bonjour for Windows to simplify the configuration of printing via an AirPort Extreme / Express Base Station or Time Capsule.

Also before you begin, please install the latest printer drivers from the appropriate printer manufacturer web site.

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. Just follow these steps:

Products Affected

AirMac Express with 802.11n-JP, AirPort Base Station (Dual Ethernet), AirPort Express 802.11n (1st 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)

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

    3.  

  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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