Printing to a printer connected to a Windows XP computer

Hello
I have a MacBook, a Powerbook, and a Windows XP computer.
I currently have the printer connected to the XP computer using USB.
I am thinking of buying an Airport Express, but I don't want to connect the printer to the Airport Express as it also functions as a scanner, and I do not want to lose this function.
I understand that I can 'share' my printer, so that my Macs can 'see' it and print to it. I also understand that in order for this to work, the XP computer must be switched on and logged in.
My question is: is it an easy process to allow my printer to be shared by the MacBook and Powerbook? (for instance, will I need to install the printer driver's for Mac on each of these machines)
The printer is an HP all-in-one 2110
Thank you in advance

I am thinking of buying an Airport Express, but I
don't want to connect the printer to the Airport
Express as it also functions as a scanner, and I do
not want to lose this function.
Have a look at the Keyspan USB Server this may allow you to share the full functionality of your multi-function device.
Personally if I was going to spend money I would purchase an AIO printer with an integrated print server.
I understand that I can 'share' my printer, so that
my Macs can 'see' it and print to it.
But they won't be able to scan.
I also
understand that in order for this to work, the XP
computer must be switched on and logged in.
Yes.
My question is: is it an easy process to allow my
printer to be shared by the MacBook and Powerbook?
(for instance, will I need to install the printer
driver's for Mac on each of these machines)
The printer is an HP all-in-one 2110
You may need to use a third-party driver such as the HPIJS drivers or the Gimp-Print drivers, but this is not the case with all printers.
iFelix

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