Communication Error Printing to Epson over AE(N)

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Communication Error Printing to Epson over AE(N)

I'm getting a "communication error" when I attempt to print to an Epson R200 connected to the USB port on my new Airport Extreme (N). The printer functions normally when connected directly to the MacBook Pro. I've gone thru the hoops suggested (unplugging printer from usb, power down printer and AExtr, turn on printer, plug into usb then power up AE). I downloaded the most recent driver and did it all again... to no avail. Suggestions are welcome.
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Pete

MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Posted on Mar 27, 2007 6:24 PM

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Tesserax

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Mar 27, 2007 9:55 PM in response to MuchoCerveza

Unfortunately, not all USB printers are compatible with AirPort base stations. A quick look at the iFelix Unofficial AirPort Printer Compatibility List shows this particular model as having problems. This doesn't necessarily mean it won't work, but simply that it has not been verified. iFelix also provides the following workaround for printers not on the list that would certainly be worth a try.

Also, you may find the following Apple article helpful.

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