Can i connect to a HDD/printer on my Windows through my AirPort Extreme?

I have a Windows XP running machine, and i was wondering if i could set my external hard disk/printer to my AirPort Extreme and then use it for storage/printing. Not only with files from my Mac, but also with files from my Windows.
*My Windows is not a laptop, and is connected to the web through a kabel.*
Is it possible, and how ?

If the HDD is formatted HFS+ or FAT/FAT32, then yes. If the printer is one of those supported, then yes. You need to set up both devices via AirPort Utility. Check the setup guide to the Extreme.
http://www.apple.com/support/airport

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