Apple MD031LL/A If Your Printer Isn’t Responding, On a Mac using Mac OS X v10.5 or later

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If Your Printer Isn’t Responding

If you connected a printer to the USB port on your AirPort Extreme and the computers on the AirPort network can’t print, try doing the following:

1Make sure the printer is plugged in and turned on.

2Make sure the cables are securely connected to the printer and to the AirPort Extreme USB port.

3Make sure the printer is selected in the Printer List window on client computers.

On a Mac using Mac OS X v10.5 or later:

ÂÂ Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax. ÂÂ Click Add (+) and select your printer in the list.

ÂÂ Click the Add button.

On a Mac using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later:

ÂÂ Open Printer Setup Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder. ÂÂ If the printer is not in the list, click Add.

ÂÂ Choose Bonjour from the pop-up menu. ÂÂ Select the printer and click Add.

On a computer using Windows:

ÂÂ Open “Printers and Faxes” from the Start menu.

ÂÂ Select the printer. If the printer is not in the list, click Add Printer and then follow the onscreen instructions.

ÂÂ If Bonjour for Windows is installed, click the Bonjour Printer, click the Bonjour Printer Wizard on the desktop, and follow the onscreen instructions for setting up a printer.

4Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on.

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Contents Setup Guide Page Contents Regulatory Compliance Information Getting Started Getting Started About the AirPort Extreme AirPort Extreme has six ports, located on the backAbout the AirPort Software AirPort UtilityWhat You Need to Get Started Plugging In AirPort Extreme AirPort Extreme Status Light Light Status/descriptionWhat’s Next AirPort Extreme Networks Using the AirPort Extreme with a Broadband Internet Service To set it up Using the AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer To print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.5 or later To print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or laterTo print from a computer using Windows Using the AirPort Extreme to Share USB Hard Disks To set it up Setting Up the Airport Extreme Using AirPort Utility On a Mac computer using Mac OS X v10.5.7 or laterCreating a New Wireless Network Configuring and Sharing Internet AccessSetting Up the Airport Extreme Setting Advanced Options To set advanced optionsAllowing Wireless Clients Access to Your Network To allow client access to your networkTo reset the base station password Tips and TroubleshootingIf You Forgot Your Network or Base Station Password If You Can’t Connect to the InternetTips and Troubleshooting To return your AirPort Extreme to the factory settings If Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t RespondingIf Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber On a computer using Windows On a Mac using Mac OS X v10.5 or laterOn a Mac using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later If Your Printer Isn’t RespondingAirPort Extreme Placement Considerations Updating AirPort SoftwareItems That Can Cause Interference with AirPort Learning More, Service, and Support Online Resources Onscreen HelpObtaining Warranty Service AirPort Extreme Specifications and Safety Guidelines AppendixUsing your AirPort Extreme Safely About Operating and Storage Temperatures Regulatory Compliance Information Canadian Compliance Statement Singapore Wireless Certification Taiwan Class B Statement China Battery Statement Taiwan Battery Statement Page Printed