AirPort Extreme Base Station: Some USB Printer Status Messages Not Available

When a printer is connected to the USB port on the AirPort Extreme Base Station, some types of printer status messages are not available.
Symptom

When your printer is directly connected to a computer, it may offer status messages such as:

Status messages such as these may not appear when the printer is connected via USB to the AirPort Extreme Base Station.


Solution

Check for indicator lights on the printer itself that may convey the same meaning as the alert messages. If necessary for troubleshooting, temporarily connect the printer directly to your computer.
Published Date: Oct 7, 2016