AEBS Airport Extreme USB Printer Problem

AEBS recognizes my Canon MX700 on the Printer page, but it shows two lines, one labeled "Canon MX700 series", and the other "Canon MX700 series FAX". The name field for the first label is blank and can't be updated (any entry made here is gone after updating AEBS). The name field for the for the FAX label can be changed and gets updated. From the Print & Fax System Preference panel of my computer, the FAX name entry appears and can be "added," but printing to it does not work (error 311). My MX700 firmware and driver (new CUPS) are up to date, as are specs on my AEBS. Does anyone know what I should do? Thanks!

Hmm... helpful answer, maybe, Duane. I wonder about the two labels though. If it doesn't support the FAX side, then why is it showing a 2nd label for it? Just curious...

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