Can't see printer connected to Airport

I and an Airport Express (AE) unit as my main router and set up a second AE with the intention of being able to send documents to my printer wirelessly. The Airport Utility says the connection is good, and the printer is connected by USB cable to the second AE, but Word cannot see the printer.
Any suggestions appreciated.

Never mind my post. I found one from Pahu stating that the Canon MF4350d printer that I have is not compatible with Airport Express. He says that the MF4350dn (a different model) will work if connected to Airport express with an internet cable. Other people apparently have experienced this problem also, so I guess it's back to the wires.

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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1341

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