These are instructions on how to share your USB printer wirelessly via your Apple AirPort Express.
Step One
Configure your AirPort Express to create a new network via the tutorial here or to extend an existing network via the tutorial here.
Step Two
Connect your printer to the AirPort Express via USB cable.
![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4657/4657.png)
Step Three
Launch AirPort Utility from your Applications:Utilities folder.
![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4658/4658.png)
Step Four
Select your AirPort Express from the list on the left and confirm that it has detected your USB Printer.
![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4659/4659.png)
Step Five
Select Preferences from the Apple Menu at the top left of your screen.
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Step Six
Select Print & Fax from the Preferences window
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Step Seven
Check the bottom of the Print & Fax window to see if your settings have been locked. If the settings are locked click the lock.
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![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4662/4662.png)
You will be asked to enter an administrator username and password. Do so and click the OK button.
![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4664/4664.png)
Step Eight
Click the + button on the left side of the window to add a new printer.
![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4665/4665.png)
Step Nine
Your printer will appear under the Default tab. Select it then click the Add button.
![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4666/4666.png)
Step Ten
Your printer will now appear in the Print & Fax window and is ready for use!
![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4667/4667.png)
Step One
Configure your AirPort Express to create a new network via the tutorial here or to extend an existing network via the tutorial here.
Step Two
Connect your printer to the AirPort Express via USB cable.
![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4657/4657.png)
Step Three
Launch AirPort Utility from your Applications:Utilities folder.
![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4658/4658.png)
Step Four
Select your AirPort Express from the list on the left and confirm that it has detected your USB Printer.
![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4659/4659.png)
Step Five
Select Preferences from the Apple Menu at the top left of your screen.
![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4660/4660.png)
Step Six
Select Print & Fax from the Preferences window
![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4661/4661.png)
Step Seven
Check the bottom of the Print & Fax window to see if your settings have been locked. If the settings are locked click the lock.
![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4663/4663.png)
![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4662/4662.png)
You will be asked to enter an administrator username and password. Do so and click the OK button.
![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4664/4664.png)
Step Eight
Click the + button on the left side of the window to add a new printer.
![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4665/4665.png)
Step Nine
Your printer will appear under the Default tab. Select it then click the Add button.
![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4666/4666.png)
Step Ten
Your printer will now appear in the Print & Fax window and is ready for use!
![How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express How to Share a Printer Wirelessly Using Your AirPort Express](/images/tutorials/964/4667/4667.png)