Why can't I print all of a sudden? - Can you suggest?

I have networked a printer through my new airport extreme.
Everything "had" worked fine. I was able to print wirelessly with my Macbook and a hardwired PC. It has been several weeks since I've tried printing.....and it won't work? I have no idea what happened!
The PC just stops and says printing error. The Macbook gets to 29% in print status and just sits there...?????
Can anyone please give me some suggestions on what to check? I would think it's not a computer problem since two computers are having trouble. Is there some type reset function to try?
Thank you!

I got it working, but I don't believe I can explain how! Unplugged things a few times. Was able to print a simple word doc, but it took about 3 minutes!! Even though I had a full signal and a green light, I wasn't able to get on the internet either.
All of a sudden the internet worked and I was able to print a page much faster>>???
Don't understand what was going on, but it works now.
Thank you!

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