Network printing from Macbook Pro?

Here is my setup: Printer->USB to->iMac->ethernet to->Airport Extreme 802.11n->ethernet to->Linksys Switch in another room->ethernet to->Macbook Pro.
I also can connect wirelessly.
My question: Can I somehow send things to be printed through my network from my Macbook Pro? The printserver included in my airport extreme isn't compatible with my printer so I don't use it, so I just have it connected directly to my iMac in the other room. Thanks.
-hope i didnt make it too confusing-

On the iMac, open System Preferences->Sharing and enable Printer Sharing.
That should do it.

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