Airport Express won't print to Canon i850 Printer

Airport Express recognizes Canon i850 but just spits out blank pages. Have tried Apple support but couldn't fix problem even after downloading latest drivers from Canon website. Phone canon who said i850 wouldn't work with Air Express, sounds like a copout to me. Anyone have a fix.
I am able to get my Canon Pixma MP150 to work OK on the 3 laptops we have but would prefer the i850.

If Canon tech support told you it wouldn't work, then you probably are wasting your time grasping for a solution.
Unfortunately, there are many USB printers that are not compatible with the AirPort Express print sharing function.

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