Cannot print with time capsule?

We just bought the Time Capsule and the wireless printer works from the MacAirBook but not from the IPAD2 and also not from our new IMAC....

Sandra2012-
I have had no problem printing through my Time Capsule.  I have also tried several other model Apple AirPorts with success.
Note that your MacBook Air and iMac do not use AirPrint.  They use the printer's native printing language.  For printing to work on the iPad, your printer must be compatible with AirPrint.  See <http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4356> for a list of compatible printers.
If your printer is not on that list, your best option may be to share your computer's printer as AirPrint over WiFi.  Programs such as Printopia and FingerPrint can do that, and are reported to work well.
As far as your iMac is concerned, try deleting and re-adding the printer.
Fred

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    LbiMike-
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