Lexmark printer issues

Hi all,
Just got an AEBS yesterday and have be trying to set this thing up. I've heard how easy it is but let me tell ya, i must be brain dead or something. I've connected the printer via USB to the AEBS. The airpot utility even shows the printer under printers here. I downloaded the new firmware also.
When I go to print from my mac i get this error.......
"there is a problem communicating with the printer. Make sure the printer is powered on and connected to the computer. Delete or stop jobs and try again.
If i connect the printer direct usb to the mac, no problem.
I've downloaded new drivers for the printer and have looked at the lexmark site for compatible printers. This one the x5470 is not shown on the compatible list. Could this really be the issue here? if so i'd hate to say it but I'll have to take the AEBS back. I really need to be able to print from my mac without having to switch cables from one computer to the other.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,

Try to delete the Lexmark print queue under Print and Fax and add a new one manually. Click on the link for the steps: http://bit.ly/Ojbyti
If it doesn't work, uninstall the Lexmark driver and download an updated driver online at www.lexmark.com.

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