Do I need a new printer to work on express base station. My printer at present works on wireless system.

I have epson printer, will this workwith the airport express base station. At present it works on a wireless set up from my windows pc.
Regards Graham

I maybe worded my question wrongly so I'll try again. I have an Epson Stylus SX525WD printer which at present works wireless through my router and windows pc. I also have an ipad which I cannot print with through present wireless set up.
If I was too purchase a apple airport express base station would I be able to print from ipad and pc on a wireless set up. Hope thats a bit clearer
     Regards Graham

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