Connecting two printers to an Express?

1. Can you plug a USB hub into an Airport Express N so you can connect more than 1 printer?
2. Can you have a printer connected to the usb port and another printer connected via the ethernet port?
Thanks.

1. Can you plug a USB hub into an Airport Express N so you can connect more than 1 printer?
Yes, but be sure to use a powered USB hub.
2. Can you have a printer connected to the usb port and another printer connected via the ethernet port?
Yes

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