Airport Express as a USB bridge

I have two minimacs in a small office. I have no need of any network such as an Airport Extreme, etc. Can I use just an airport express connected via USB to the printer and print via the Airport installed on the minimac to the printer?

One other thing that could seem to cause/corralate/contribute to the drop out is when I rip DVD:s with HandBrake.
It SEEMS that the drop out always occurs when I'm ripping a DVD from one of my Macs to my USB-connected AirDisc. Of course, the log only shows the "Connecting to fe88:1818...#bridge..." etc as the only evidence of a cause to the drop out. But maybe the datatransfer to the AriDisc plays a part in this?
I've read some threads that suggests datatransfers can cause an AE-freeze...
Any ideas?

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