Lollimotion 1 Posted July 7, 2014 Hi, New to the Forum, but impressed by your helpful posts. Issue: Two inkjet printers print fine from the Airport Express USB print server port, but can't link the Graphtec EC5000 plotter via Cutting Master 3 from Illustrator. Otherwise, the plotter cuts excellent when plugged directly in the laptop's USB port. Anyone successfully use Airport Express as a print server for the CE5000? Anyone? Thanks, chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jarrotto 78 Posted July 16, 2014 I have read it can't be done. Someone had said the airport lacks the 2 way communication needed. Some people have used USB to Ethernet to USB extenders with mixed success (different forums). Best bet is to buy a 16 ft USB cable and use that. I bought this one - works great http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001MSZBNA?pc_redir=1405404050&robot_redir=1 . I wish that the lower end Graphtecs had Ethernet ports like the higher end models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lollimotion 1 Posted July 17, 2014 Thanks for responding Jarrotto. I was afraid all I was hearing was crickets on this one. I also read the Airport Express is one-way, but it's definitely two-way when dealing with networking and the inkjet printers. The Graphtec software can see the laptop and vice versa. Maybe something's short some software. Anyway, I'll keep looking for a wireless solution, but in the meantime it's going to be USB cables. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jarrotto 78 Posted July 17, 2014 No prob, I had tried the same thing before with my ce6000 and a airport express. Just couldn't get it to work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted July 17, 2014 Several years ago I read on here about somebody doing what you are attempting but it might take a lot of research to find the topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites