I can print wirelessly but not scan wirelessly?

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I just bought a Macbook Pro. I have a Canon MP 240 and the Airport Express. I plugged the USB for the printer into the Airport and was able to print wirelessly, no problem, but I can't scan wirelessly.

I have to plug the printer USB into my Mac in order to scan. Then, when I'm done scanning, if I want to go back and print again wirelessly, I have to go into system preferences and delete the extra printer that has magically appeared there or I won't be able to print wirelessly any more.

Any suggestions?
 
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Dear Zeech
1) Airport has never claimed to work for the scanning side of all-in-ones.
2) The next time you set up your printer, make sure you call it a distinct name from its other ID, for example, if you're setting it up for wireless call it wireless or some such (you can edit the name in the setup box) and the other one USB.
3) You can choose the wireless printer as the default printer.
4) You are given a choice when you want to print something — pick the wireless option.
Paul
 

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