Airport Extreme Compatible Printers?

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Airport Extreme Compatible Printers?

How do I find out if a particular printer is compatible with the latest Airport extreme Base Station? Is there a list on the Apple Web site or is it merely a matter of finding a model with Snow leopard-compatible drivers?

Posted on Nov 26, 2010 3:33 PM

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CMCSK

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Nov 26, 2010 3:49 PM in response to MisterMojo

Is there a list on the Apple Web site

Why not check that out for yourself? Everything you want to know about Aiport Extreme is listed right on Apple's Online store website.

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MisterMojo Author

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Nov 26, 2010 4:21 PM in response to CMCSK

If I had been able to locate the list I would not have asked the question... Fortunately, after posting this question I continued searching and finally found the list of included printer drivers via a link supplied in another forum thread.

If you don't want to be of assistance why take the time to post a snarky response?

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CMCSK

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Nov 26, 2010 4:21 PM in response to MisterMojo

Wasn't snarky. You did not state in your post that you could not locate any printer list on Apple's website.

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greg sahli

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Nov 27, 2010 5:16 AM in response to MisterMojo

Here's a list:
http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/1013.html

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MisterMojo Author

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Nov 27, 2010 8:49 PM in response to greg sahli

Thanks Greg- That is just what I was looking for!

How ironic: there are no Apple printers on the list. Until I upgraded to Snow Leopard I had my 15 year old LaserWriter 360 connected to my older model Airport Extreme Base Station and it worked like a charm. Unfortunately, the parallel-to-USB cable only works connected directly to my iMac.

Now I just need to find a reliable monochrome laser printer that can handle the needs of a small medical practice. They don't seem to make printers like they did in the old days...

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Nov 27, 2010 8:53 PM in response to MisterMojo

I suggest that you look for a printer with an ethernet or Wifi interface, rather than rely on an Airport Extreme as a USB print server.

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