Allowing a networked XP Machine to Print Via Airport Extreme

[tool119]

Hi, hoping somebody could help me.

I've got an Airport Extreme base station that is connected to a Dell desktop via ethernet, allowing me to access the internet on the desktop. Additionally, I've got a HP Photosmart printer attached to the base station via USB. My Powerbook can access all airport features, including printing with no problem.

I can't seem to figure out how to access the printer from the Dell (via the ethernet connection to the base station), if that's even possible. I tried selecting the printer for sharing via "Sys Preferences" on the Powerbook, but no luck.

Thanks for any help.

[bobw]

See if this Article helps.

[gsahli]

Another piece of info that'll help. The Extreme/Express print server (in addition to Bonjour) emulates the HP Laserjet protocol. On a PC, this means - add a standard TCP/IP port and be sure to check the radio button "raw port" (or maybe it just says "raw" and the other button choice is LPR).
For those interested, this is equal to "socket" printing (in some manuals) and uses port 9100.

Edit - I meant HP Jetdirect protocol, NOT HP "Laserjet."

[tool119]

Thanks guys - I'll give it a whirl and let you all know.

[tool119]

Downloading Bonjour to my XP machine did the trick. Thanks!