Multiple Printers off USB Hub

I run a complete variety of macs as a home network and am thinking of buying a new Airport principally so that I can use it as a server hub with the external drives I have (holding backups, photos, music etc).
I'm quite happy setting up the network (mixed wire and wireless) but am wondering if I can run multiple USB drives and multiple printers (colour and cheap laser).
If I place these in one location running a powered usb hub, will all the drive show up ? and If they are switched on, will all the printers show up as available ?
Any helpful hints, I'm looking to hide backup drives and printers leaving a minimal desktop and laptop footprint.
(PS buying new macbook soon to get the speed benefit from AE, but the network disk/printer is what interests me most)
Lloyd

I'm quite happy setting up the network (mixed wire
and wireless) but am wondering if I can run multiple
USB drives and multiple printers (colour and cheap
laser).
Yes you can
If I place these in one location running a powered
usb hub, will all the drive show up ?
Yes, if the drives are externally powered you may not need a powered hub.
and If they
are switched on, will all the printers show up as
available ?
Yes
iFelix

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