Connecting backup HD and printer to Airport Extreme?

Can I connect both a printer and an external harddrive to the USB port on the back of Airport Extreme? I would like to use the Airport Extreme both as a bridge to a network backup and so that I can network a printer. Can I use the one USB drive? Is there another simple solution? Thanks.

Can I connect both a printer and an external harddrive to the USB port on the back of Airport Extreme?
Yes. Use an USB hub which has its own power supply.
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