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Peter Durso
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Q: Compatible printers?

I keep seeing references to compatible printers for the Airport express. Where is the list of printers?

Pete D.

dp 500 G4, Mac OS X (10.3.x), multiple internal / external HDD, 2 DVD burners, 2GB RAM

Posted on Feb 22, 2010 3:35 PM

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  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Feb 22, 2010 4:31 PM in response to Peter Durso
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    Feb 22, 2010 4:31 PM in response to Peter Durso
    Unfortunately, Apple does not provide a list of compatible printers. The iFelix site has a list of printers that are compatible (and not compatible), but this information is limited to printers that have been tested.

    Even if your all-in-one is compatible for printing purposes, the other functions...scan, fax, copy, maintenance, etc are not supported when the device is connected to the USB port on the AirPort. So, you are still faced with having to plug the device directly into your computer when you need these functions.

    You can avoid the compatibility issue altogether by getting a network device with an ethernet connection. Then all the functions will work correctly.

    Bottom line...if you want a device to work on the network, get a network device, not a USB device.