Problems printing from firefox over AirPort Extreme

Hi - Just got my shiny new MacBook Pro (OS X 10.5.1) and AirPort Extreme (7.2.1). I'm a switcher from a PC, and still intend to keep my desktop PC, with my printer (HP PSC 1510) connected to both over the AirPort's USB port.
I'm having trouble printing from Firefox 2.0.0.11 from the PC only, but all my other applications on the PC and the MacBook Pro print just fine. Firefox on the MacBook Pro prints ok. I'm guessing it's an AirPort problem, but not sure...
Any ideas?

Hello Todd_1. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
I'm having trouble printing from Firefox 2.0.0.11 from the PC only, but all my other applications on the PC and the MacBook Pro print just fine. Firefox on the MacBook Pro prints ok. I'm guessing it's an AirPort problem, but not sure...
Based on your description of the problem, it sounds more like the issue is the printer settings in Firefox, rather than the AirPort base station. Since most Windows applications rely on the printer settings within Windows, you may want to first double-check those to verify that they are correct. However, your current settings appear to be working if you're able to print from other Windows applications other than Firefox. You may also want to double-check your printer settings within Firefox as well.

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