Setting up a printer for wireless

Hi guys, I'm a newbie to the Mac system and just about to take ownership of my very first one. I'm pretty good when it comes to the Windows aspect of computing so not a novice by any means but would really appreciate some info regarding using my HP 5280 printer but converting it to wireless. It just boils down to the best way, if possible to accomplish this and what I might need. ANY help you can give would put me on the right road to what I hope is a fruitful Mac relationship.

The C5280 does not have wi-fi built in, only a USB connection. You could connect it to an Airport Extreme's USB connection and that would make it a wireless printer HOWEVER if you want wireless scanning and/or copying you are out of luck. That is the bad news.
The good news is you could replace it with a true wireless HP Printer for as little as $129 USD which has wi-fi built in (as well as a USB connection) meaning you could connect with any wireless router and have a wireless printer, scanner and copier. If you already have a wireless router this would be less expensive than getting an AE and also provide a more elegant solution.

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