USB Printer connected to EA3500 in Bridge Mode

Hi;
I just put an EA3500 in bridge mode to extend my Verrizon Fios network.  In this mode the smart wi-fi interface does not work and you access the unit directly by IP address.
Does anyone know if you can attach a Printer directly to the USB port on the EA3500 when it is in Bridge Mode?  I read that this will work when the unit is in infrastructure mode.
Thanks for any thougts.

Hi;
Thank you for you help!  I did test this config and I attached a printer to the EA3550 USB port.  The interface to the EA3500 via IP address does not show what is connected.  My main Verizon router does however.  I have 3 connections that could be the printer, however I an not sure if any are the USB attached printer.
Here are the variations I tried:
1) Connect printer to EA3500, power on printer
2) Unpug EA3500, connect printer, power EA3500, power printer
I cannot reach the printer using USB.  I presume this feature does not work in Bridge Mode.
Given the price of a new print servers, plus the upcoming Drum replacement, I have deciced to order a new multi function BW laser with built in WIFI and Apple Airprint.  I work from home so I need a printer in my office.  I have a brother 8710 Multi Function that is great for the family for wireless printing & Scanning, so I ordered another for my office.
I have had Brother products for years and find them to be high quality, reliable and easier to use that HP or other brands.

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