How do I connect an ethernet network printer?

I'm trying to connect to an ethernet printer (Xerox WorkCentre 7428) on my LAN using a new Airport Extreme. I've tried connecting the ethernet cable via a switch, and also connecting directly into the ethernet ports on the Airport with no success.

From Xerox's manual for that printer:
To see the IP address of the printer, press the Machine Status button on the printer control panel. The IP address is displayed on the left of the touch screen.
More from Xerox's support site:
Solution : Configure the Printer to Automatically Obtain an IP Address (From a DHCP Server) From the Control Panel
Login as the System Administrator or Key Operator. See the Related Items below for additional information.
Press the [Machine Status) button on the control panel.  The Machine Status tab will be displayed on the Touch Screen.
Select the [Tools] tab.
Select the [System Settings] button.
Select the [Connectivity and Network Settings] option from the Group section.
Select the [Protocol Settings] option from the Features section.
Select [IPv4- IP address Resolution], and then select the [Change Settings] button.
Select [DHCP], and then select the [Save] button.
Select the [Close] button.
Press the [Log In / Out] button on the Control Panel. A "Do you want to reboot the machine now for settings to take effect?" message will be displayed.
Select the [Reboot Now] button on the Touch Screen.
Assigning the printer a static IP address (that is, one not assigned using DCHP) consistent with your AirPort Extreme's addressing scheme is preferable for printers. Instructions describing that very fundamental task are annoyingly absent from its manual though. At Step 8 in the above, see if there is an option for a static IP address. Specify one as I described earlier.

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