Internet Printing with Airport Express?

I am windows XP user with an Airport Express being used for its wireless printing/music capabilities. It is the wireless N model. Is there a way to print when outside my wireless network or does my computer have to be on that network? I am somewhat familiar with wireless networking/routers if this is the only method.

Welcome to the discussions!
From the information in your post, it sounds like you have configured the AirPort Express to "join" your wireless network.
If that's the case, your computer will need to be on the same wireless network in order to issue print commands or stream iTunes to the AirPort Express.
Or, did I misunderstand your question?

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Though you don't need an internet connection (which technically you have with your broadband card), I have read of an issue with connecting to more than one network (i.e. AirPort Express and your wireless broadband). If there is an issue, then it is possible you will have to switch to the Express for printing and back to your wireless broadband when your are not.

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I'm not sure I understand your question, or at least I don't know how to tell connection speed with the utility. The express is set up as an extension to my current wireless network, although I'm only using it for printing.
I had a similar experience with a hard drive wirelessly connected to the Extreme - data transfer was ridiculously slow. Is this something to be expected with wireless connectivity?

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I've just buyed a new printer (HP Laserjet Pro 300 Color m351a) and installed new HP drivers in my Macbook Pro (with OSX 10.9 Mavericks) and when I connect the USB cable to the Airport Express (first model) to use it wireless I'm not able to see her in printer menu.
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Unfortunately, not all USB printers are compatible with AirPort base stations. In addition, the AirPort's USB port does not support the "advanced" printer functions, like scanning, copying or faxing, of multi-function printers.
To see if your printer is compatible, take a look at this iFelix Unofficial AirPort Printer Compatibility link. If your printer isn't listed, it doesn't necessarily mean it won't work, but simply that it has not been verified. iFelix also provides the following workaround for printers not on the list that would certainly be worth a try.
Also you can try this Apple Tech Support article to see if it will help: Printer troubleshooting for AirPort Base Stations and Time Capsule
Finally, check out this IBM support article to see if your printer is listed as having a Postscript or PCL3 interface. If it does, then it will most likely work with the AirPort's USB port. Printers that use the "HP LIDIL" interface must be connected to a computer directly and will not work.

Lexmark does not support USB printing with Airport express

See email from Lexmark:
Hi Herman,
Welcome to Lexmark e-mail support. I appreciate your query into Lexmark.
Lexmark Inkjet printers are host based & work only USB attached. Currently Lexmark International does not support Airport Express on these printers.
If you have any more questions or concerns, please contact me at your convenience and I will be happy to assist you. (If I am not available, another representative will reply to you as soon as possible.) To respond, please select "Reply" in your e-mail software, and be sure that the past e-mail is included in this reply.
Regards,
Arshad
Lexmark Technical Support
***Original Message***
On Sun Jun 18th 03:20:53 PM EST 2006, hernan.
Dear Mamta,
Thank you very much for your support. I already tried what you
mention, but still without success. I downloaded again the x1100 all
in one driver but still I can't print.
Any suggestions?
Thank you,
Hernan
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To: hernan
Subject: Re:Lexmark Technical Support (Req# 942782055)
Dear Hernan,
Thank you for contacting us regarding this matter. I appreciate the
opportunity to assist you, and I hope my suggestions will provide a
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Please follow the steps given below:
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***Original Message***
On Sat Jun 17th 06:20:55 AM EST 2006,
hernan.>
I purchased the Apple airport express that connects
multiple
wireless-networked PCs to a usb printer.
is there a driver that can make this work?. I configured
the printer
according to the manual, received a test page and so on, but now it
takes ages to start printing and printing never gets to 100%
completion but to 99%. I am not able to cancel printing jobs and this
is a whole mess.
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Hernan
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I have an HP Deskjet 5740 connected over my Airport Express.
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I am having the exact same problem with Airport Extreme.
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