What print server with mac mini

Hi, currently running Mini with Samsung printer on USB, Mini on network via Netgearand airport. I want to network printer so i can print from laptop over wireless network.
Question: What print server is recommended.

Speedbird1-
Can you do it <a
href=http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/
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Luck-
-DaddyPaycheck
DaddyPaycheck you are indeed a star. My whole network is now up and printing.
Thank you.

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