Cannot Print Wirelessly thru Airport Express

I've seen this question before w/o an answer. I installed Airport Express, works beautifully and instantly like all Mac stuff. I can print ok from my iMac wirelessly thru Airport Express to an HP Photosmart 8450 connected to the Airport USB port. Then I try to print with my legacy machines (3 IBM Thinkpads w/ Win XP) wirelessly...it just doesn't work. I followed the instructions in the Express manual, created the port connection, etc., nothing. If I connect the USB cable directly to the Thinkpad it prints ok. I checked in the list and the printer is supported.
I've tried to find an answer for this for days. I know many people go thru the same. Hints? Thanks

Hello Carlos Camilion. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
Have you tried installing Bonjour for Windows?
(ref: http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/1008.html)

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